JP5441128B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a so-called bullet ball game machine in which a game is played using a game ball.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine has been provided with a movable accessory that opens and closes in order to guide the game ball to the entrance for paying out the game ball. Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that notifies the player that the movable accessory will start the opening / closing operation before the movable accessory opens / closes to attract the player's interest. (For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-245433 A

However, in a conventional gaming machine, for example, a notification is given a predetermined time before a movable accessory or the like performs an opening / closing operation. Therefore, when the player receives the notification during the game, the player stops the hitting of the game ball for a certain period of time.
An object of this invention is to maintain the notification of the opening / closing operation | movement of a movable accessory, and to prevent impairing a preference. In addition, an object is to prevent a stoppage from being reported for a predetermined time before the movable accessory performs an opening / closing operation.

  Therefore, in order to solve the above problem, the gaming machine of the present invention has a lottery means for performing a lottery based on a game ball entering the first entrance, and whether or not the lottery in the lottery means has been won. A determination means for determining, a movable accessory that opens and closes according to a result of the determination in the determination means, and an image display means for displaying an image, in order to guide the game ball to the second entrance Image display control means for controlling image display in the image display means, notification image data storage means for storing data relating to a notification image for notifying that the movable accessory starts an opening / closing operation, and the notification image as the notification image Time information storage means for storing a plurality of different time information related to the timing to be displayed on the image display means, and when the image display control means determines that the lottery has been won by the determination means, ball One time information is selected from a plurality of time information stored in the time information storage means in accordance with the variable display time of the symbol that is variably displayed based on the entrance to the first entrance. The notification image is displayed on the image display unit in accordance with the selected time information.

  By adopting such a configuration, for example, the player does not know how many seconds after the notification image is displayed on the image display means, and thus the notification of the opening / closing operation of the movable accessory is maintained. In the range that does not impair the preference, it is possible to prevent the stoppage related to the notification and prevent the profit on the installation side of the gaming machine from being unduly impaired.

  The first entrance corresponds to, for example, a normal symbol operation gate 103 described later. Further, the second entrance hole corresponds to, for example, a start winning opening 112 described later. The symbol variation display time corresponds to, for example, a normal symbol variation display time described later.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the time information stored in the time information storage means is information indicating a time from the display of the notification image to the start of the opening / closing operation of the movable accessory. And

  By adopting such a configuration, the gaming machine selects one time information from a plurality of time information that is information indicating the time from the display of the notification image to the start of the opening / closing operation of the movable accessory, Since the notification image is displayed on the image display unit in accordance with the selected time information, the player does not know how many seconds after the notification image is displayed on the image display unit, the movable accessory opens and closes. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the notification of the opening / closing operation of the movable accessory and prevent the stoppage related to the notification within a range that does not impair the preference, thereby preventing the profit on the installation side of the gaming machine from being unjustly impaired. it can.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, at least two or more opening / closing operations according to the opening mode are defined as the opening / closing operation of the movable accessory, and the image display control means is selected by the determination means for the lottery. When it is determined that the movable accessory performs an opening / closing operation according to a predetermined opening mode among the plurality of opening modes, the notification image is determined according to the selected time information. Is displayed on the image display means.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine can display a notification image when the movable accessory performs an opening / closing operation according to a predetermined opening mode.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the release mode is an opening time of the movable accessory.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine can display a notification image when the movable accessory performs an opening / closing operation related to a predetermined opening time.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is characterized in that the release mode is the number of times the movable accessory is released.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine can display a notification image when the movable accessory performs an opening / closing operation related to a predetermined number of times of opening.

  In addition, another exemplary gaming machine of the present invention determines whether or not a lottery means for performing lottery based on the entrance of a game ball into the first entrance, whether the lottery in the lottery means has been won. A main control board having determination means and command generation means (for example, production command generation means) for generating a command (for example, production command) based on the determination result by the determination means, and a game to the second entrance In order to guide a sphere, according to the result of determination by the determination means, a movable accessory that opens and closes, an image display means for displaying an image, an image display control means for controlling image display in the image display means, A notification image data storage means for storing data relating to a notification image for notifying that the movable accessory starts an opening / closing operation, and a command from the main control board is received and the determination result is analyzed In a gaming machine having a command control means (for example, a production command analysis means), an opening operation with a small number of times of opening and an opening with a high number of times of opening as the opening and closing operations of the movable accessory. When the analyzed determination result is winning and the opening operation of the movable accessory is an opening operation with a large number of opening times, the image display control means Is displayed on the image display means.

According to the present invention, it is possible to maintain the notification of the opening / closing operation of the movable accessory and to prevent the preference from being impaired. Further, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external configuration of a pachinko machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the pachinko machine. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the main control board. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the sub-control board. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the relationship between time information and the opening / closing operation start of the ordinary electric accessory. FIG. 6 is a main flowchart showing an example of processing operation in the main control board. FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the details of the general winning process. FIG. 8A is a flowchart for explaining the details of the normal symbol operation gate passing process. FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. FIG. 9A is a flowchart for explaining the details of the start winning process. FIG. 9B is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the details of the special game execution process. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect command reception process related to the notification on the sub control board. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the notification image display process in the sub-control board.

Form to carry out

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Hereinafter, as an example of the gaming machine, a so-called first-class pachinko machine (hereinafter referred to as a pachinko machine in the present embodiment) will be described as an example.

(Pachinko machine 100)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of an external configuration of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 1, a pachinko machine (game machine) 100 includes a game board (gauge board) that constitutes a game board surface and a game machine frame that supports and fixes the game board.

  The game board includes a plurality of nails 101, windmills 102a and 102b, a normal symbol operating gate 103, a normal electric accessory 104, a center decorative part 105, a special symbol display device 106, a decorative symbol display device 107, a normal symbol display device 108, The notification image display device 400, the outer rail 110, the inner rail 109, and the like are provided as game parts. Further, the game board is provided with a general winning port 111, a starting winning port 112, a big winning port 113, and an out port 114.

  The inner rail 109 and the outer rail 110 are for guiding the launched game balls to the game area 115.

  The nail 101 and the windmills 102a and 102b are provided at predetermined positions in the game area 115. For example, the movement of the game ball that enters the game area 115 and moves from top to bottom in FIG. Or the winning of the game ball to the general winning port 111, the start winning port 112, and the big winning port 113 and the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103 are adjusted.

  The special symbol display device 106 is provided on the side of the inner rail 109, and includes, for example, a 7-segment LED 116 that displays the special symbol and four LEDs 117 that display the number of winnings to the starting winning port 112 of the game ball. It is prepared for. Here, the special symbol is a symbol for indicating whether or not to generate a “hit” in accordance with the result of a lottery performed with the winning of the game ball at the start winning port 112 as a trigger. Hereinafter, a game that is started when a game ball is won at the start winning opening 112 is referred to as a special symbol game. The special symbol game is composed of a normal game and a special game after the “big hit” is generated.

  In this embodiment, the 7-segment LED 116 is caused to emit light based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112, and “3” and “7”, which are special symbols corresponding to “big hit”, and “losing”. After the corresponding special symbol “-” is displayed in a variable manner, one of these three types of special symbols is stopped and displayed.

  The four LEDs 117 for displaying the number of lottery results held based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112 sequentially emit light each time the game ball wins the start winning opening 112, and also display a special symbol change display. Turns off sequentially when starting. In other words, the number of light emission of the four LEDs 117 corresponding to the upper limit value of the number of holdings is notified to the player of the current number of holdings of the lottery result based on winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112. As described above, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of holds of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 112 is set to four. Then, when the number of reserves is four and a game ball is won at the start winning opening 112, the number corresponding to winning at the start winning opening 112 without performing a lottery based on the winning of the game ball. Only to play the prize ball.

  The decorative symbol display device 107 is provided at a substantially central position of the game area 115 so that the player can easily recognize the decorative symbol display device 107. For example, the decorative symbol display device 107 includes a liquid crystal display device that displays a decorative symbol or the like. The decorative symbol display device 107 displays three decorative symbols displayed in a horizontal row in decorative symbol display areas 118 a to 118 c in the display screen 118 of the decorative symbol display device 107. Here, the decorative symbol is a symbol for visually producing the result of the lottery.

  In the present embodiment, for example, “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118 a to 118 c as “0”, “1”, “2”, “ 3 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 8 ”,“ 9 ”,“ A ”,“ B ”,“ C ”,“ D ”,“ E ”,“ F ” In this order, after variably displaying from the top to the bottom of FIG. 1, any one of “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” is stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c. It is made to display. Then, when a combination of specific decorative symbols is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c, the jackpot is set. On the other hand, when the combination of the decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c does not correspond to any of the specific decorative symbol combinations, it is “lost”.

  In the present embodiment, the meanings of the special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 are made to coincide with each other. For example, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 indicates “big jackpot”, the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 also indicates “big jackpot”. (That is, the combination of the specific decorative design is made).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are displayed in conjunction with each other so that no contradiction occurs when the game result is displayed.

  Further, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays not only the decorative symbol but also a background image as a background of the decorative symbol, a character image for giving the player a sense of expectation of jackpot. For example, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c in a variable manner, and displays a background image, a character image (in some cases), and the like. The decorative symbol display device 107 then stops displaying the same decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 118a and 118c, forms a so-called reach state, displays a character image prepared for the reach state, After giving the player a sense of expectation of “big hit”, the remaining decorative symbols that are changing are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 118b. As described above, the decorative symbol display device 107 performs various displays (effects) so that the player can have a sense of expectation for “big hit”. The decorative symbol display device 107 may display the number of winnings of the game ball at the starting winning opening 112 and notify the player of the current winning number at the starting winning opening 112.

  In the present embodiment, a selection switch 132 that is a means used by the player to select an image or the like displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 is provided, for example, below the ball tray 128a.

The selection switch 132 has, for example, a cursor moving function for moving a selection index (cursor) displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 and a confirmation function for confirming a selected image or the like. .

  Here, a configuration is adopted in which the cursor movement function and the confirmation function are executed on the screen of the decorative symbol display device 107 by operating the selection switch 132. For example, the selection switch 132 is moved to a cross-shaped cursor movement button and a confirmation button. You may make it comprise from.

  Below the decorative symbol display device 107, an ordinary electric accessory 104 is provided. The ordinary electric accessory 104 opens and closes to guide the game ball to the start winning opening 112.

  A big prize opening 113 is formed below the ordinary electric accessory 104. The big prize opening 113 becomes a “hit” and when the game shifts to a special game, the big prize opening door 120 falls and opens. In the present embodiment, a maximum of 15 unit games are executed in a special game. More specifically, when a game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) 121 formed in the special winning opening 113 during a unit game, the game proceeds to the next unit game. The unit game is executed a maximum of 15 times. In the present embodiment, the specific area 121 is formed in the special winning opening 113, but the specific area 121 is not necessarily formed. In this case, when shifting to the special game, it is guaranteed that 15 unit games will be executed.

  The center decorative part 105 is a molded product including a translucent part, and is provided around the decorative design display device 107. The center decoration part 105 plays a role of protecting the decorative symbol display device 107, decorating the pachinko machine 100, and the like. Further, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the game ball that has entered the through portion 105 a formed at the upper part of the center decorative part 105 passes through the center decorative part 105 and is placed below the center decorative part 105. A flow path is formed so as to move to the formed stage 105b.

  The normal symbol operation gate 103 is provided between the normal electric accessory 104 and the inner rail 109. For example, a game ball can pass through the normal symbol operation gate 103 from top to bottom. It is configured.

  The normal symbol display device 108 is provided, for example, at a position facing the normal symbol operation gate 103 via the normal electric accessory 104. The normal symbol display device 108 includes, for example, a 7-segment LED 122 that displays a normal symbol and four LEDs 123 that display the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 103. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol for indicating whether or not the normal electric accessory 104 is to be released according to the result of a lottery performed with the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103 as a trigger.

  The normal symbol display device 108 causes the 7-segment LED 122 to emit light based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 103 and, for example, “7” and “−” as the normal symbols are alternately displayed in a variable manner. Either “7” or “−” is stopped and displayed. Then, when “7” is stopped and displayed, it is determined as “winning”, for example, for 4 seconds or 1 second or less (however, for the sake of simplification of description below, 1 second is used). 104 is opened. On the other hand, when “−” is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”, and the ordinary electric accessory 104 is not opened.

  The four LEDs 123 that display the number of passes of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 103 sequentially emit light each time the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 103, and when the normal symbol variation display is started. Turns off sequentially. That is, the number of passages of the normal symbol operation gate 103 is notified to the player by the number of light emission of the four LEDs 123.

  The notification image display device 400 displays a notification image for notifying that the ordinary electric accessory 104 starts an opening / closing operation when the ordinary electric accessory 104 is opened for 4 seconds, for example.

  The general winning opening 111 is provided between the normal symbol operating gate 103 and the inner rail 109. When a gaming ball wins the general winning opening 111, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out.

  The out port 114 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 115 and collects game balls that have not won any of the start winning port 112, the general winning port 111, and the big winning port 113. The collected game balls are released to the outside of the pachinko machine 100.

  The gaming machine frame includes an outer frame 124, a front frame 125, a transparent plate 126, a door 127, and a ball tray unit 128.

  The outer frame 124 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko machine 100 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 125 is a frame body that matches the opening of the outer frame 124, and is attached to the outer frame 124 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The front frame 125 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. Furthermore, electrical decoration parts 130a to 130d such as game effect lamps that are turned on according to the state of the game are provided on the peripheral edge of the front frame 125.

  The transparent plate 126 is for protecting the game board, and is, for example, a transparent glass plate. A player plays a game through the transparent plate 126 while seeing through the game area 115 of the game board.

  The door 127 is for supporting the transparent plate 126, and is attached to the front frame 125 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The ball tray unit 128 is provided below the front frame 125. The ball tray 128a stores a certain amount of game balls (rental balls and prize balls), a mechanism for storing game balls, and fires the game balls. A mechanism for sending out the game ball to the mechanism for the above, a ball removal mechanism for extracting the stored game ball into a ball exit storage box (so-called dollar box), a firing handle 131, a selection switch 132, and the like.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, a push button type is adopted as the ball removing mechanism. More specifically, when the player presses the bullet release button 128b, a part of the bottom surface of the ball tray 128a is opened so that the game ball stored in the ball tray 128a is released to the outside. .

  The launch handle 131 is operated by the player when launching the game ball toward the game area 115. When the player rotates the launch handle 131, the game ball is guided toward the game area 115 by being guided by the inner rail 109 and the outer rail 110 at a speed corresponding to the rotation angle.

  In addition, speakers 133 for reproducing and outputting sound effects are provided on both sides of the ball removal mechanism 128b.

(Outline of the game)
Here, an outline of the game in the pachinko machine 100 will be described. First, in the state where the rented game balls (rental balls) are placed on the ball tray 128a, when the player turns the launch handle 131 in the clockwise direction toward FIG. 1, the game balls are moved to the game area. Fired at 115. The game ball that has entered the game area 115 collides with the nail 101, the windmill 102, or the like formed in the game area 115, and moves in the game area 115 from top to bottom while moving irregularly. .

  When the game ball wins the start winning opening 112, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in the present embodiment) are paid out to the ball tray 128a, and the special symbol display device 106 and the decorative symbol display device. 107 starts the variable display of decorative symbols. After that, when a special symbol display is stopped on the special symbol display device 106 and a predetermined combination of decorative symbols (for example, the same decorative symbol) is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107, a “big hit” is obtained. A game shifts to a game.

  In the special game, the big prize opening door 120 falls down and the big prize opening 113 is opened. Each time a game ball wins the open big winning opening 113, a predetermined number of prize balls (15 prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out. In this embodiment, when the grand prize opening 113 is opened for a predetermined time (about 30 seconds) or when a specific number of game balls are won in the grand prize opening 113, the big prize opening door is opened. 120 stands and the special winning opening 113 closes.

  When the game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) formed in the big prize opening 113 while the big prize opening 113 is open as described above, the big prize opening 113 is obtained. Will open again. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the grand prize winning opening 113 is performed up to 15 times. In other words, as described above, in the special game, the unit game is played a maximum of 15 times. In this way, when a special game is executed, a large amount of prize balls are paid out in a short period of time, and a great merit can be given to the player.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the normal symbol display device 108 (7-segment LED 122) starts to display the normal symbol in a variable manner. After that, when a predetermined normal symbol (“7” in the present embodiment) is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108 (7-segment LED 122), the normal electric accessory 104 opens and closes for 4 seconds or 1 second, for example. Perform the action. When the ordinary electric combination 104 is opened, it is possible for the game ball to win the start winning opening 112 without passing between nails (so-called life nails) above the start winning opening. Note that the notification image is displayed on the notification image display device 400, for example, when the normal symbol display device 108 is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 108 before the normal electric accessory 104 is opened for 4 seconds.

  Further, after the special game is executed, the mode is shifted to either the “probability variation mode” or the “short time mode” in accordance with the special symbol displayed in a stopped state. In addition, a combination of decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed corresponding to the special symbols that are stopped and displayed is used to notify the player of which mode to shift to “probability variation mode” or “short-time mode”. .

  To explain using a more specific example, in this embodiment, when “1, 3, 5, 7” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 as the special symbol, the “probability variation mode” Migrate to Further, “111”, “333”, “555”, “777”, “999”, “AAA”, “CCC”, or “EEE” are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 as combinations of decorative symbols. Thus, the player is notified of the transition to the “probability variation mode”.

  On the other hand, when “0, 2, 4, 6” as the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106, the mode shifts to the “time reduction mode”. Further, “000”, “222”, “444”, “666”, “888”, “BBB”, “DDD”, or “FFF” are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 as combinations of decorative symbols. Thus, the player is notified of the transition to the “short time mode”.

  Here, the “probability variation mode” is a mode in which a “big hit” is made, and after a special game is executed, a state in which the probability of becoming a “big hit” is higher than in a normal game is formed. Further, in this “probability variation mode”, after the execution of a special game, until the next special game starts, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is made different from that in the normal game, and the game at the start winning opening 112 is made. The ball is also in a state where it is easy to win.

  On the other hand, the “short-time mode” means that “the jackpot” means that after the special game is executed, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is different from that of the normal game until, for example, a game about 100 special symbol changes is executed. In this mode, the game ball is in a state where it is easy to win the start winning opening 112, and when the predetermined number of games are executed, the game returns to the normal game.

  As described above, when the transition to the “probability variation mode” is performed after the execution of the special game, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible until the next special game is started. Further, even when the mode is shifted to the “short time mode”, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible for a while after the execution of the special game.

  When a game ball wins the general winning opening 111, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out to the ball tray 128a. If the game ball has not won any winning opening, the game ball flows into the out opening 114.

(System configuration)
Next, a system configuration such as an internal configuration of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the pachinko machine 100. As shown in FIG.

  Inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100, there are a main control board 201, a sub control board 202 connected to the main control board 201, a winning hole board 203, an LED drive board 204, a launch control board 205, a payout control board 206, A power receiving board 207, an electric decoration board 208, and the like are provided.

(Main control board 201)
The main control board 201 is provided with a main CPU 201a, ROM 201b, RAM 201c, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 201d, which are connected to each other via a bus 201e.

  The main CPU 201a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. And main CPU201a reads the program, data, etc. which are memorize | stored in ROM201b, and controls the whole pachinko machine 100 based on these.

  The ROM 201b stores programs, data, and the like necessary for the main CPU 201a to perform processing shown in FIGS. 6 to 10 to be described later and control of other games. The RAM 201c is used as a work area when the main CPU 201a performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The I / F circuit 201d transmits and receives signals performed between the main control board 201, the sub control board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206. Control the timing. However, between the main control board 201 and the sub control board 202, transmission of signals from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202 is performed, but transmission of signals from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201 is not performed. Not done. That is, only one-way transmission is possible.

  In addition, the I / F circuit 201 d is supplied with predetermined power from the power supply device 209 disposed inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100 via the power receiving board 207. With this power, the main control board 201 can perform various processes described later.

(Sub control board 202)
The sub control board 202 is provided with a sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, image data ROM 202e, video RAM 202f, tone generator circuit 202g, amplifier 202h, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 202i. The sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, tone generator circuit 202g, and I / F circuit 202i are connected to each other via a bus 202j. The image data ROM 202e and the video RAM 202f are connected to the image control processor 202d, and the amplifier 202h is connected to the sound source circuit 202g. Furthermore, an electrical decoration board 208 is connected to the I / F circuit 202i.

  The sub CPU 202a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. Then, the sub CPU 202a reads a program, data, and the like stored in the ROM 202b, and controls the entire sub control board 202, in particular, controls the effects for the player.

  The ROM 202b stores programs, data, and the like necessary for the sub CPU 202a to execute processing shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 described later, and other effects during the game. The RAM 202c is used as a work area when the sub CPU 202a performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The ROM 202b and the RAM 202c may be the same as the ROM 201b and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201, respectively, but it is preferable to use one having a larger capacity than these.

  The decorative symbol display device 107 and the notification image display device 400 include a liquid crystal display device, and are connected to the image control processor 202d. The image data ROM 202e stores image data such as characters, characters, backgrounds displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107, and notification images displayed on the notification image display device 400.

  The video RAM 202f is a memory used when the image control processor 202d creates an image to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 and / or the notification image display device 400. The image data read from the image data ROM 202e is expanded in the video RAM 202f, and an image based on the expanded image data is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 and / or the notification image display device 400. Needless to say, the decorative symbol display device 107 and the notification image display device 400 may be configured using a plasma display or the like instead of the liquid crystal display device 118, for example.

  The sound source circuit 202g is for generating an audio signal corresponding to the game effect, and is connected to the amplifier 202h. The sound based on the sound signal generated by the sound source circuit 202g is amplified by the amplifier 202h and output from the speaker 133.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, as a peripheral device for performance, in addition to the decorative symbol display device 107, the notification image display device 400, and the speaker 133, an electrical decoration component 130 that is turned on or off according to the state of the game is provided. . For example, as the illumination component 130, an illumination component (LED) that is lit when a reach state is formed, an illumination component (LED) that is lit during execution of a special game, and an illumination component that is lit during a prize ball ( LED) and the like.

  These effect peripheral devices are peripheral devices that are not directly related to the game, and output the effects during the game, and are controlled only by the sub-control board 202 and not by the main control board 201. .

  The I / F circuit 202 i performs timing control and the like when receiving a signal from the main control board 201. Further, the I / F circuit 202i detects the operation of the selection switch 132 and transmits the detection signal to the sub CPU 202a. Thereby, the sub CPU 202a recognizes the operation content of the selection switch 132.

  As described above, signals are transmitted from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202, but signals are not transmitted from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201. Further, the I / F circuit 202 i is supplied with predetermined power from the power supply device 209 disposed inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100 via the power receiving board 207. With this electric power, the sub-control board 202 can perform various processes described later.

(Electric board 208)
The above-mentioned electrical decoration part 130 is connected to the electrical decoration board 208, and the electric power supplied from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100 is output to the electrical decoration part. Thereby, the electrical decoration component 130 performs lighting or light extinction.

(Prize opening board 203)
On the winning opening board 203, a start winning opening switch 210 for detecting the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 112, a normal symbol operating gate switch 211 for detecting the passing of the gaming ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103, A general winning opening switch 212 that detects a winning of a game ball to the winning opening 111, a large winning opening switch 213 that detects a winning of a gaming ball to the big winning opening 113, and a specification formed in the large winning opening 113 A specific area detection switch 214 that detects passage of a game ball to the area 121 is connected.

  Based on the signals transmitted from the start winning port switch 210, the normal symbol operating gate switch 211, the general winning port switch 212, the large winning port switch 213, and the specific area detecting switch 214, the winning port board 203 It identifies which region has passed and transmits a game ball passing signal indicating the identified result to the main control board 201.

  Further, the winning hole board 203 has an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 215 for opening the ordinary electric accessory 104, a large winning opening solenoid 216 for opening the large winning opening 113, and the large winning opening 113. A specific area solenoid 217 for controlling the movement of the game ball is connected. More specifically, the specific area solenoid 217 makes the passage of the game ball to the specific area easy until the specific area detection switch 214 detects the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121. When the passage of the game ball to is detected, the state in which the game ball easily passes to the specific area 121 is released.

  The prize opening board 203 outputs a current for driving the ordinary electric combination 104 to the ordinary electric combination solenoid 215 when an ordinary electric combination release instruction signal is input from the main control board 201 as will be described later. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 104 performs an opening / closing operation.

  In addition, when the prize winning hole opening instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the prize winning hole board 203 outputs a current for driving the big prize winning hole door 120 to the big prize winning hole solenoid 216. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened. On the other hand, when a special winning opening closing instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the output of the current for driving the special winning opening door 120 is stopped. Thereby, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  Furthermore, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it is determined that the special game will be transferred to the next unit game, and when the specific area control instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the winning opening board 203 is A current for releasing the state where the passing of the game ball to 121 is facilitated is output to the specific area solenoid 217. As described above, in this embodiment, a maximum of 15 unit games are continued in one special game.

(LED drive board 204)
A special symbol display device 106 and a normal symbol display device 108 are connected to the LED drive board 204. When a special symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201 as described later, the LED drive board 204 receives the 7-segment LED 116 disposed in the special symbol display device 106 based on the special symbol display instruction signal, The four LEDs 117 that display the number of winnings are made to emit light. In addition, when the normal symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the LED drive board 204, based on the normal symbol display instruction signal, the 7-segment LED 122 disposed in the normal symbol display device 108, and the gate passage The four LEDs 123 for displaying the numbers are caused to emit light.

(Launch control board 205)
The launch control board 205 is connected to a launch handle 131 for launching a game ball into the game area 115. The launch control board 205 detects that the launch handle 131 has been operated by the player, and transmits a launch operation detection signal indicating the detected result to the main control board 201. As a result, the main control board 201 recognizes that the firing handle 131 has been operated.

  The main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 when the game balls are not stored in the ball tray 128a in a certain amount or more. Then, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is launched toward the game area 115.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205. Thereby, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is not launched toward the game area 115.

(Discharge control board 206)
When the payout control board 206 receives a prize ball number signal transmitted from the main control board 201 as will be described later, the number of prize balls (game balls) corresponding to the prize ball number signal is paid out to the ball tray 128a. Thus, the dispensing device 218 disposed inside the pachinko machine 100 is controlled. Thereby, the payout device 218 pays out a winning ball (game ball) corresponding to the winning.

  The winning a prize board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206 operate based on the power supplied from the power supply device 209 via the power receiving board 207.

(Power receiving board 207)
When the power switch 219 disposed inside the pachinko machine 100 is turned on, the power receiving board 207 is supplied with power from the power supply device 209, and the power is supplied to the main control board 201 and the sub-control as described above. This is distributed to the board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED driving board 204, the launch control board 205, the payout control board 206, and the decoration board 208.

  Next, a functional configuration of the main control board 201 will be described. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 301)
The winning determination unit 301 determines which region the game ball has passed based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning hole board 203. More specifically, the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball is based on the game ball passing signal, the starting winning port 112, the normal symbol operating gate 103, the general winning port 111, the big winning port 113, and the specific area. It is determined which of 121 has passed.

  The winning determination unit 301 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Payout instruction unit 303)
The payout instructing unit 303 transmits the award ball number signal indicating the number of winning balls to the payout control board 206 based on the result determined by the winning determination unit 301. More specifically, in this embodiment, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the start winning port 112 (that the game ball has won the start winning port 112), the payout instructing unit 303 The prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “4” is transmitted to the payout control board 206.

  When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the general winning opening 111, the payout instructing unit 303 sends the winning ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4” to the payout control board 206. Send. Further, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113, the payout instructing unit 303 sends the award ball number signal indicating that the award ball number is “15” to the payout control board 206. Send. Thereby, the payout control board 206 controls the payout device 218 so that payout according to the number of prize balls indicated in the prize ball number signal is made.

  The payout instruction unit 303 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Special symbol lottery section 304)
The special symbol lottery unit 304, for example, determines a random number in the range from “0” to “65535”, that is, a random number related to the success or failure of the special symbol when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has won the start winning opening 112. Occur and get. Further, the special symbol lottery unit 304 obtains a random number related to whether or not the special symbol is valid, and simultaneously determines two types of random numbers ranging from “0” to “255”, that is, a random number for determining a special symbol and a special symbol variation pattern determination. Generate and obtain a random number for. Hereinafter, three random numbers including a random number for determining whether a special symbol is appropriate, a random number for determining a special symbol, and a random number for determining a special symbol variation pattern are referred to as a “one set of random numbers”. For example, when no set of random numbers is stored in the special symbol random number storage area in the RAM 202c, the special symbol lottery unit 304 sends the acquired set of random numbers to the winning determination unit 305. Output.

  On the other hand, when a set of random numbers is stored in the special symbol random number storage area, the special symbol lottery unit 304 stores the acquired set of random numbers in the special symbol random number storage area.

In the present embodiment, a set of random numbers acquired by the special symbol lottery unit 304 can be stored in the special symbol random number storage area up to four, and the storage order of the set of random numbers can be identified. ing. The special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the set of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area earliest to the winning determination unit 305, and outputs the set of random numbers to the special symbol random number storage. Remove from area.

  The special symbol lottery unit 304 is realized by using a main CPU 201a, a ROM 201b, and a RAM 202c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 305)
The winning determination unit 305 first determines that the result of the lottery by the special symbol lottery unit 304 is “big hit” based on the random number value related to whether or not the special symbol is out of the set of random numbers output by the special symbol lottery unit 304. It is determined which of “Lose” is applicable. Subsequently, when the winning determination unit 305 corresponds to “big hit”, the lottery result by the special symbol lottery unit 304 is “0” based on the random number value for determining the special symbol among a set of random numbers. ”To“ 7 ”is determined. Any one of “1, 3, 5, and 7” is “probability variation mode”, and any one of “0, 2, 4, and 6” is “time reduction mode”. Then, if it corresponds to “big hit”, the bonus flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. When the “probability variation mode” is applicable, the probability variation flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. On the other hand, in the case of “time reduction mode”, the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on.

  Further, the winning determination unit 305 determines which of the set of random numbers corresponds to the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the value of the random number for determining the special symbol variation pattern. As the special symbol variation display time of the special symbol variation pattern, for example, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, and 29 seconds are defined. In each variation pattern, “−” corresponding to “losing” or “0” to “7” corresponding to “winning” is defined with a predetermined probability.

  Further, in the present embodiment, different lottery tables are used in the case of shifting to “probability change mode” and in other cases (in the case of shifting to “short-time mode” and in the case of playing a normal game). Thus, it is determined whether the above-mentioned “big hit” or “lost” is true.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability variation lottery table used when shifting to the “probability change mode”, the case of shifting to the “time reduction mode”, and the case of performing a normal game There are two lottery tables, which are the normal lottery table used.

  And, in the case of shifting to the “probability mode”, the probability of being a “big hit” is higher than the case of shifting to the “short-time mode” and the case of performing a normal game. The contents of the two lottery tables are set.

  The winning determination unit 305 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Special symbol display instruction unit 306)
The special symbol display instructing unit 306 determines the special symbol variation display time in the special symbol display device 106 based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and determines the result determined by the winning determination unit 305. Based on this, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on (in the case of shifting to the “probability variation mode” or the “time reduction mode”) is more than that in the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on (the above “ The special symbol variation display time is made much shorter than when playing “normal game”.

  Here, as described above, when it corresponds to “big hit” and shifts to “probability variation mode”, any one of “1, 3, 5, 7” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106. It is determined as a special symbol to be made. On the other hand, when it corresponds to “big hit” and shifts to “time reduction mode”, any one of “0, 2, 4, 6” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106. Further, in the case of “losing”, “−” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106.

  Then, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 forms a display pattern based on the stop symbol determined in this way, the special symbol variation display time, and the like, and sends the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the display pattern to the LED drive board 204. Send to. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  The special symbol display instruction unit 306 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Big prize opening opening instruction unit 307)
When the winning determination unit 305 determines that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery unit 304 corresponds to “big hit” by the winning determination unit 307 and the bonus flag in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on, The special winning opening release instruction signal is transmitted to the substrate 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened. After that, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the specific area 121 formed in the big prize opening 113 based on the result of the determination in the winning determination section 301, the special prize opening release instruction section 307 performs the specific area control. An instruction signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the state in which the game ball can easily pass to the specific area 121 is released.

  Thereafter, for example, when it is determined that ten game balls have passed through the grand prize opening 113, or when it is determined that a predetermined time (about 30 seconds) has elapsed since the grand prize opening 113 was opened, the big prize opening opening instruction The unit 307 transmits a large winning opening closing signal to the winning opening board 203. Thereby, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  When the big prize opening 113 is closed as described above, the big prize opening opening instructing unit 307 facilitates the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 while the big prize opening 113 is being opened. It is determined whether or not the state has been released. As a result of this determination, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is released, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the special winning opening 113 is opened 15 times. . That is, it is determined whether or not 15 unit games have been consumed.

  As a result of these determinations, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is facilitated and all the unit games in the special game have not been digested, the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 The prize winning opening instruction signal is transmitted to the prize winning board 203 to shift to the next unit game, and the operation for opening and closing the prize winning opening 113 as described above is repeated until all the unit games are consumed. Do.

  On the other hand, when all the rounds of the special game have been completed, the special game has ended, and the special winning opening 113 is not opened. Further, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 121 while the special winning opening 113 is opened, it is a so-called “punk” state, and whether or not all unit games in the special game have been consumed. Regardless, the special game is forcibly terminated. Accordingly, in this case as well, the special winning opening 113 is not opened.

  The special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol lottery section 309)
When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 103, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates and acquires a predetermined range of random numbers, that is, a random number related to whether or not the normal symbol is correct. Further, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates and acquires a random number in a predetermined range, that is, a random number related to the opening state of the normal symbol electric accessory 104 at the same time as the acquisition of the random number related to the normal symbol. Hereinafter, two random numbers including a random number relating to whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate and a random number relating to the opening state of the ordinary symbol electric combination 104 are referred to as a “random number set”. When the normal symbol is not variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 108 (that is, when it is not necessary to hold the lottery result of the normal symbol), the normal symbol lottery unit 309 displays the obtained “random number”. The “group” is output to the winning determination unit 310.

  On the other hand, for example, when the number of “random number pairs” stored in the random number storage area for normal symbols in the RAM 202c is three or less, and the normal symbols are variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 108 The normal symbol lottery unit 309 stores the acquired “random number set” in the normal symbol random number storage area. As described above, in this embodiment, up to four “random number sets” acquired by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 can be stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and this “random number set” is stored. The order can be identified. Then, the normal symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the “random number set” stored in the normal symbol random number storage area earliest to the winning determination unit 310 and the output “random number set” for the normal symbol use Delete from random number storage area.

  The normal symbol lottery unit 309 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 310)
The winning determination unit 310 determines that the result of the lottery by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 is “win” based on the random number value related to whether or not the normal symbol is out of the “random number set” output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309. It is determined which of “Lose” is applicable. In addition, when the winning determination unit 310 determines that the result of the lottery by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 corresponds to “winning”, the random number relating to the release mode of the normal symbol electric accessory 104 out of the “random number set” is displayed. Based on the value, it is determined whether the “winning” is the “hit” for opening the ordinary electric accessory 104 for 4 seconds, for example, or the “hit” for opening the ordinary electric accessory 104 for 1 second, for example. These determinations are made using, for example, a lottery table.

  In the following description, for simplification of description, “winning” in which the ordinary electric accessory 104 is opened for 4 seconds, for example, “hit” for “second time”, and “hit” in which the ordinary electric actor 104 is opened for, for example, 1 second. , "Short hits".

  In the present embodiment, the winning determination is made so that the probability of being “winning” is significantly higher in the case of transitioning to “probability mode” or “short-time mode” than in the case of playing a normal game. The contents of each lottery table used in the section 310 are set. As a result, the probability of winning a normal symbol when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode” is increased. Therefore, when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode”, the normal electric accessory 104 is released more frequently than when the normal game is played, and the ball is held as much as possible. The game can be progressed without being reduced.

  The winning determination unit 310 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol display instruction unit 311)
The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 determines the normal symbol variation display time based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and based on the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310, the normal symbol A normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 108 is determined. Then, a display pattern based on the determined stop symbol and the normal symbol variation display time is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204.

  In the present embodiment, when the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (in the case of shifting to the “accuracy variation mode” or “time reduction mode”), The normal symbol variation display time is remarkably shortened compared to the case where is not turned on (than the case where the normal game is played).

  If the result of the determination by the winning determination unit 310 is “winning”, for example, “7” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108. On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, for example, “−” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108.

  Then, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 forms a display pattern based on the stop symbol determined in this way, the normal symbol variation display time, and the like, and sends the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern to the LED drive board. 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312)
The ordinary electric accessory drive instructing unit 312 is in the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, even if the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310 ("winning", "losing", or "winning"). , The operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is determined on the basis of information such as “hit for a long time” or “hit for a short time”, and the like, and a normal electric accessory release instruction signal indicating the determined operation mode Send.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 varies the operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 according to the state of the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302. I am doing so.

  Further, when the probability change flag or the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (the case where the flag is changed to the “probability change mode” or “time reduction mode”), they are turned on. The operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is determined so as to make it easier for the game ball to win the start winning opening 112 than when the normal winning game is not performed (when compared with the normal game).

  Then, the ordinary electric accessory drive instructing unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the determined operation mode to the winning prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal.

  Note that the normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 is realized by using the main CPU 201 a and the ROM 201 b provided on the main control board 201.

(Direction command generator 313)
The effect command generation unit 313 uses the result determined by the winning determination unit 301, the result determined by the winning determination unit 305, the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306. Based on the determined special symbol variation display time, an effect command corresponding to the current game state, that is, an effect command related to the effect in the decorative symbol display device 107 or the like, is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202.

  In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 determines whether the result determined by the winning determination unit 301 and the result determined by the winning determination unit 310 (“win”, “lost”, “win” or “long time”). Information on whether it is "winning" or "winning for a short time") and the normal symbol change display time determined by the normal symbol display instructing unit 311. An effect command related to (notification) is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202.

  The production command generation unit 313 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

  Next, a functional configuration of the sub control board 202 will be described. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the sub control board 202.

(Direction command analysis unit 401)
The effect command analyzing unit 401 analyzes the effect command transmitted from the main control board 201 (effect command generating unit 313) and outputs the analysis result. For example, when an effect command indicating the lottery result of the special symbol and the variation pattern of the lottered special symbol is input from the main control board 201, the effect command analysis unit 401 selects the lottery result of the special symbol and the variation pattern. Are output to the decorative symbol determination unit 402, the image generation unit 411, and the sound generation unit 412.

  Further, when an effect command related to an effect (notification) in the notification image display device 400 or the like is input from the main control board 201, the effect command analysis unit 401 is determined by the normal symbol variation display time and winning determination unit 310. The result is output to the time information selection unit 407 and the sound generation unit 412.

  In addition, the process which the production | presentation command analysis part 401 performs is not limited to these, The process according to the content of the production | presentation command is performed suitably.

  The effect command analysis unit 401 is realized by using a sub CPU 202a, a ROM 202b, and a RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Decoration design determination unit 402)
The decorative symbol determination unit 402 determines a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 based on the lottery result of the special symbol output from the effect command analysis unit 401. In the present embodiment, when the lottery result of the special symbol output from the effect command analysis unit 401 indicates “big win” and shifts to the “probability change mode”, the decorative symbol determination unit 402 Is, for example, any one combination of “111”, “333”, “555”, “777”, “999”, “AAA”, “CCC”, “EEE” to the decorative symbol display device 107. It is determined as a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed.

  Further, when the lottery result of the special symbol output from the effect command analysis unit 401 indicates “big hit” and shifts to the “short time mode”, the decorative symbol determination unit 402, for example, Any combination of “000”, “222”, “444”, “666”, “888”, “BBB”, “DDD”, “FFF” is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. Determined as a combination of decorative symbols.

  Furthermore, when the lottery result of the special symbol output from the effect command analysis unit 401 indicates “losing”, the decorative symbol determination unit 402 displays a combination in which the three decorative symbols are not the same as the decorative symbol It is determined as a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the device 107.

  Note that the decoration symbol determination unit 402 may determine the combination of decoration symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decoration symbol display device 107 by, for example, lottery. The decorative symbol determination unit 402 outputs the result of the determined combination of decorative symbols to the decorative symbol pattern determination unit 403 and the image generation unit 411.

  The decorative symbol determination unit 402 is realized by using a sub CPU 202a and a RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Decorated pattern determination unit 403)
When the combination of decorative symbols to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 is determined by the decorative symbol determining unit 402, the decorative symbol pattern determining unit 403 only has the same time as the special symbol variation display time included in the effect command. The variation pattern of the decorative symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is selected from a plurality of preset decorative symbol variation patterns 404. In these decorative symbol variation patterns 404, a time during which a decorative symbol is variably displayed (decorative symbol variation display time), or two of the same decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and then the remaining one is stopped and displayed ( For example, a so-called reach state is formed, or after a unique effect display is performed, a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (so-called development-type effect is formed).

  The decorative symbol pattern determination unit 403 outputs a selection result selected from the plurality of decorative symbol variation patterns 404 to the image generation unit 411 and the sound generation unit 412.

  Needless to say, the contents set in the plurality of decorative symbol variation patterns 404 are not limited to these.

  The decorative symbol pattern determination unit 403 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202, and the decorative symbol variation pattern 404 is realized by using the ROM 202b provided on the sub control board 202. Is done.

(Image generation unit 411)
The image generating unit 411 is based on the combination of the decorative symbols determined by the decorative symbol determining unit 402, the decorative symbol variation pattern 404 determined by the decorative symbol pattern determining unit 403, the information output from the effect command analyzing unit 401, and the like. Then, image data to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 is generated.

  For example, when a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 is determined by the decorative symbol determining unit 402 and the decorative symbol variation pattern 404 is determined by the decorative symbol pattern determining unit 403, the image generating unit 411 Forms image data that displays decorative symbols according to these determined contents.

  In addition, when information indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 121 formed in the special winning opening 113 is output from the effect command analysis unit 401, to inform the player of this fact. Form image data.

  Needless to say, the image data generated by the image generation unit 411 is not limited to these.

  The image generation unit 411 is realized by using an image control processor 202d, an image data ROM 202e, and a video RAM 202f provided on the sub control board 202.

(Time information selection unit 407)
Upon receiving the normal symbol variation display time and the result determined by the winning determination unit 310 from the effect command analyzing unit 401, the time information selecting unit 407 receives the “long time” based on the result determined by the winning determining unit 310. It is determined whether or not “winning” is won.

  When the time information selection unit 407 determines that “winning for a long time” has been won, the time information selection unit 407 indicates the time from the display of the notification image to the start of the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 according to the normal symbol variation display time. One time information 408 is selected from the plurality of time information 408. More specifically, the plurality of pieces of time information 408 are, for example, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, and 10 seconds, and the time information selection unit 407 determines the time information according to the normal symbol variation display time (that is, One time information 408 (for example, 5 seconds) is selected so as not to contradict the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol. It should be noted that the time information selection unit 407 may include a plurality of pieces of time information 408 when there are a plurality of pieces of time information 408 indicating the time so as not to contradict the normal symbol variation display time. One piece of time information 408 is selected randomly (randomly).

  The time information selection unit 407 is realized by using an image control processor 202d, an image data ROM 202e, and a video RAM 202f provided on the sub control board 202.

(Notification image generation unit 409)
The notification image generation unit 409 generates a notification image based on the notification image data 410 and displays the notification image on the notification image display device 400 according to the time information 408 selected by the time information selection unit 407. More specifically, for example, when the time information selection unit 407 has selected 5 seconds of the time information 408 described above, the notification image generation unit 409 displays the notification image as the normal electric accessory 104. The information is displayed on the notification image display device 400 5 seconds before the opening / closing operation is started. A more specific example of the notification image is, for example, an image in which the ordinary electric accessory 104 is open (or performing an opening / closing operation).

  Here, FIG. 5 shows a conceptual diagram of an example of the relationship between the time information 408 (or the display of the notification image according to the time information 408) and the opening / closing operation start of the ordinary electric accessory 104. In FIG. 5, the horizontal axis t represents time, and the notification image generation unit 409 performs notification according to the time information 408 (for example, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds) selected by the time information selection unit 407. The image is displayed on the notification image display device 400. Note that the notification image generation unit 409 may display the notification image on the notification image display device 400 until the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is started, or after displaying the notification image on the notification image display device 400 for a certain period of time. The display may be stopped before the ordinary electric accessory 104 starts the opening / closing operation.

  The notification image generation unit 409 is realized by using an image control processor 202d, an image data ROM 202e, and a video RAM 202f provided on the sub control board 202.

(Voice generation unit 412)
The sound generation unit 412 performs sound data based on the information output from the effect command analysis unit 401 and the information output from the decorative symbol pattern determination unit 403 or the time information 408 selected by the time information selection unit 407, respectively. Is output to the speaker 133. For example, when a lottery result of a special symbol is output from the effect command analysis unit 401, a sound corresponding to the lottery result is released in accordance with the decorative symbol variation pattern 404 determined by the decorative symbol pattern determination unit 403. Sound data that can be heard is generated and output to the speaker 133. Further, when the normal symbol variation display time is output from the effect command analysis unit 401, the sound generation unit 412 notifies the sound corresponding to the effect (notification) in the notification image display device 400 or the like as the notification image. Audio data that is emitted in accordance with the timing displayed on the image display device 400 is generated and output to the speaker 133.

  Needless to say, the audio data generated by the audio generation unit 412 is not limited to these.

  The sound generation unit 412 is realized by using a sub CPU 202a, a ROM 202b, a RAM 202c, and a sound source circuit 202g provided on the sub control board 202.

  The main control board 201 and the sub control board 202 may be provided with functions other than those described above.

  Next, an example of the processing operation in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Processing of main control board 201)
FIG. 6 is a main flowchart showing an example of processing operations in the main control board 201.

  In step S1 of FIG. 6, when the power switch 219 is turned on, the main control board 201 performs a game ball launch process. The description will be made with reference to a more specific example of the game ball firing process. First, the main control board 201 indicates that the launch operation detection signal indicating that the launch handle 131 has been operated by the player is the launch control board. After being transmitted from 205, it is determined whether or not a certain amount of game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a.

  As a result of this determination, when the game balls are not stored in the ball tray 128a in a certain amount or more, the main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205, and the game balls are directed to the game area 115. An effect command indicating that the command has been fired is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, a game ball is launched into the game area 115 and an effect during the game is started.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205 and the game balls cannot be launched into the game area 115. An effect command indicating this is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. In this case, even if the player operates the launch handle 131, the game ball is not fired toward the game area 115. In addition, the player is notified by turning on the illumination part 130 that a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a.

  Next, in step S2, the main control board 201 performs a general winning process. This general winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 wins the general winning opening 111. Details of the general winning process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S3, the main control board 201 performs normal symbol operation gate passage processing. This normal symbol operation gate passing process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 passes through the normal symbol operation gate. The normal symbol operation gate passing process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S4, the main control board 201 performs a start winning process. This start winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 wins the start winning port 112. Details of the start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2.

  Next, in step S5, the main control board 201 performs a special game execution process. This special game execution process is a process that is performed when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and the decorative symbol display device 107 to become a “hit” and the game shifts to a special game. Details of the special game execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the main control board 201 repeatedly performs the game ball firing process, the general winning process, the normal symbol operation gate passing process, the starting winning process, and the special game executing process, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 10 below. Thus, in the present embodiment, each process is repeatedly executed while omitting unnecessary processes according to the state of the game.

(General winning process)
Next, the details of the general winning process in step S2 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S <b> 11 of FIG. 7, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has won the general winning opening 111 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has won the general winning opening 111, the process proceeds to step S12, where the payout instruction unit 303 pays out the award ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4”. Transmit to the substrate 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the general winning opening 111 has been won and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 informs the player that the general winning opening 111 has been won, for example, by lighting the electric decoration part 130. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the game ball has not won the general winning opening 111, it is not necessary to perform the process of step S12, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Normal symbol operation gate passing processing)
Next, details of the normal symbol operation gate passing process in step S3 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S <b> 21 of FIG. 8A, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 103 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 103, the routine proceeds to step S22, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates a random number and performs lottery (that is, obtains a random number). Here, as described above, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates and acquires a random number related to whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate and a random number related to the open state of the normal symbol electric accessory 104. Here, two random numbers composed of a random number relating to whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate and a random number relating to the opening state of the ordinary symbol electric accessory 104 are referred to as a “random number set”.

  Next, in step S23, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not the normal symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the normal symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S24, where the normal symbol lottery section 309 stores the “random number random number” stored in the normal symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether the number of “groups” is three or less. As a result of the determination, if the number of “random number pairs” stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S25, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 selects the normal symbol lottery. The result ("random number set" acquired in step S22) is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  In step S24, if it is determined that the number of “random number sets” stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the “random number set” acquired in step S22 is used. Since it is not possible to hold or display a normal symbol based on the “random number set”, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S23 that the normal symbol is not variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S26, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 stores the “random number set” in the normal symbol random number storage area. It is determined whether or not. If the result of this determination is that “random number pairs” are stored, the process proceeds to step S27, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the number of “random number pairs” stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. It is determined whether or not there are three or less.

  As a result of the determination, if the number of “random number pairs” stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S28, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 selects the normal symbol lottery. The result ("random number set" acquired in step S22) is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area.

  Next, in step S29, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 reads the “random number set” stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S30.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that the “random number set” is not stored, steps S27 to S29 are omitted and the process proceeds to step S30.

  If it is determined in step S27 that the number of “random number sets” stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the “random number set” acquired in step S22 is determined. Since it is not possible to hold or display a normal symbol based on the “random number set”, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  When the normal symbol lottery result (“random number set”) is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S30, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 outputs the obtained “random number set” to the winning determination unit 310. To do.

  Next, in step S31, the winning determination unit 310 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on, it is determined that the mode is shifting to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, and the process proceeds to step S32, where the winning determination unit 310 The default lottery table used in the case of the “short time mode” or “probability change mode” is read.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the time-saving flag nor the probability variation flag is turned on, it is determined that the game is in the normal game, and the process proceeds to step S33. The winning determination unit 310 is used when the game is in the normal game. To extract the default lottery table.

  As described above, when the lottery table is selected in step S33, the process proceeds to step S34 in FIG. 8-2, and the winning determination unit 310 outputs the lottery result (“random number set” output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 in step S30. It is determined whether or not “random numbers relating to whether or not a normal symbol is a“ win ”” in the selected lottery table. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of the determination, if the normal symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S35, and the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 and the ordinary electric accessory drive instructing unit 312 refer to the flag storage unit 302 to refer to the time reduction flag. It is determined whether or not is turned on. Furthermore, the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 and the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 refer to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not a transition is made to either the “time reduction mode” or the “probability change mode”. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on and the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S36. In step S 36, when the transition to the “short time mode” is in progress, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the normal symbols in a variable manner during the default normal symbol fluctuation display time in the “short time mode”. A display pattern for stopping and displaying “7” indicating “win” is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  On the other hand, when transitioning to the “probability change mode”, the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 displays the normal symbols in a variable manner during the default normal symbol change display time in the “probability change mode”, and then “wins”. A display pattern for stopping and displaying “7” indicating that the normal symbol is displayed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  Next, in step S37, when the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode”, the effect command generation unit 313 includes the default normal symbol variation display time in the “time reduction mode” in the notification image display device 400 or the like. An effect command related to the effect (notification) is generated and transmitted to the sub control board 202. On the other hand, in the case of shifting to the “probability change mode”, the effect command generation unit 313 performs an effect (notification) in the notification image display device 400 or the like including the default normal symbol variation display time in the “probability change mode”. Such a production command is generated and transmitted to the sub control board 202.

  Next, in step S <b> 38, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode in the “time reduction mode” or the “probability change mode” to the prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108.

  Further, if it is determined in step S35 that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is on, the normal game is in progress, so the process proceeds to step S39, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the default during normal game. After the normal symbol is variably displayed during the normal symbol variation display time, a display pattern is formed so that “7” indicating “winning” is stopped and displayed, and the normal symbol display showing the formed display pattern An instruction signal is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  Next, in step S40, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command related to the effect (notification) in the notification image display device 400 or the like including the default normal symbol variation display time during the normal game, and the sub-control board. 202.

  Next, in step S <b> 41, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode during the normal game to the prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108.

  If it is determined in step S34 that the normal symbol lottery has not been won, the process proceeds to step S42, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether the hourly flag is turned on. Determine whether or not. Further, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of these determinations, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on and the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S43, where the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 During the default normal symbol fluctuation display time in “mode” or “probability change mode”, after the normal symbol is variably displayed, a display pattern is formed so that “−” indicating “losing” is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S42 that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is ON, the normal game is in progress, and the process proceeds to step S44, where the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the default normal symbol in the normal game. After the normal symbol is variably displayed during the variable display time, a display pattern is formed so as to stop display “-” indicating “lost”, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern Is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S21 of FIG. 8-1 that the game ball has not passed the normal symbol operation gate 103, the process proceeds to step S43, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 is provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not “random number set” is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. If the result of this determination is that “random number set” is stored, the process proceeds to step S29 described above. On the other hand, when the “random number set” is not stored, it is not necessary to perform the processing after step S22, and the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

(Start-up winning process)
Next, details of the start winning process in step S4 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S <b> 61 of FIG. 9A, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the start winning port 112 based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning port substrate 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed the start winning opening 112, the process proceeds to step S62, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 generates a random number and performs the lottery (that is, acquisition of a random number related to whether the special symbol is successful). I do.). At the same time, the special symbol lottery unit 304 acquires a random number for determining a special symbol and a random number for determining a special symbol variation pattern. Hereinafter, three random numbers including a random number for determining whether a special symbol is appropriate, a random number for determining a special symbol, and a random number for determining a special symbol variation pattern are referred to as a “one set of random numbers”.

  Next, in step S63, the special symbol lottery unit 304 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag has been turned off, the process proceeds to step S64, and the special symbol lottery section 304 determines whether or not the special symbol is in a variable display. If the result of this determination is that the special symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S65, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 sets a set of special symbols stored in the random number storage area in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether the number of random numbers is 3 or less.

  As a result of the determination, if the number of the set of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S66, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines the special symbol lottery result. (The random number acquired in step S62) is stored in the special symbol random number storage area.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S63 that the bonus flag is not turned off (turned on), the special game is being executed, and the process proceeds to step S65.

  If it is determined in step S65 that the number of random numbers in the set stored in the special symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S62 may be suspended. Since the special symbol based on the random number cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S64 that the special symbol is not variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S67, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 stores a set of random numbers in the special symbol random number storage area. Determine whether or not. As a result of the determination, if a set of random numbers is stored, the process proceeds to step S68, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines that the number of the set of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three. It is determined whether or not the number is one or less.

  If it is determined that the number of random numbers in the set stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S69, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines the special symbol lottery result. (A set of random numbers acquired in step S62) is stored in the special symbol random number storage area.

  Next, in step S70, the special symbol lottery unit 304 reads a set of random numbers stored earliest in the special symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S71.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S67 that a set of random numbers is not stored, steps S68 to S70 are omitted and the process proceeds to step S71.

  If it is determined in step S68 that the number of random numbers in the set stored in the special symbol random number storage area exceeds 3, the set of random numbers acquired in step S62 is suspended. In addition, since the special symbol based on the set of random numbers cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  When the lottery result (random number) of the special symbol is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S71, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the obtained set of random numbers to the winning determination unit 305.

  Next, in step S72, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the probability variation flag is on, it is determined that the mode has been shifted to the “probability variation mode”, and the process proceeds to step S73. The winning determination unit 305 is used when the probability variation mode is in effect. The default lottery table for probability variation is extracted.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S74, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag is turned on, it is determined that the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode”, the process proceeds to step S75, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302. Add 1 to the number of time reductions. That is, the game number in the “short time mode” is counted for the current game.

  Next, in step S76, the winning determination unit 310 extracts the default normal lottery table to be used in the “time reduction mode”.

  Next, in step S77, the winning determination unit 305 determines whether or not the “time saving mode” has ended by digesting the prescribed number of games. If the result of this determination is that the prescribed number of games has been exhausted and the “time reduction mode” has ended, the process proceeds to step S78, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the time reduction flag.

  If it is determined in step S77 that the prescribed number of games has not been consumed, the “time reduction mode” is ongoing, and the process in step S78 is omitted.

  If it is determined in step S74 that the time reduction flag is not turned on, the game is in a normal game, so the process proceeds to step S79, where the winning determination unit 305 uses the default normal lottery used during the normal game. Extract the table.

  As described above, when the lottery table is extracted in steps S73, S76, and S79, the process proceeds to step S80 in FIG. 9-2, and the winning determination unit 305 outputs the lottery result output from the special symbol lottery unit 304 in step S71 ( It is determined whether or not the random number relating to whether or not the special symbol is true corresponds to “big hit” in the extracted lottery table. That is, it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of this determination, if the special symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S81, and the winning determination unit 305 further determines whether to shift to the “probability variation mode” or the “short time mode” after the special game. At the same time, referring to the flag storage unit 302, the bonus flag is turned on and the process proceeds to step S82. On the other hand, if the special symbol lottery is not won, the process of step S81 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, when the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on, since any one of the “time reduction mode” or the “probability variation mode” is being executed, the process proceeds to step S83. Then, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 forms a display pattern for the time reduction / probability change mode based on the determination result in steps S80 and S82, and transmits the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern to the LED drive board 204. Send to. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  On the other hand, if the hourly flag or the probability variation flag is not turned on, it means that the game is in the normal game, so that the process proceeds to step S84, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306 is used for the normal game based on the determination result in steps S80 and S82. And the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  In step S85, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command corresponding to the current game state based on the determination results in steps S80 and S82, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202.

  Next, in step S86, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 after variably displaying the decorative symbol. Also, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits the prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “4” to the payout control board 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a.

  Next, in step S87, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S88, where the winning determination unit 305 displays a special symbol indicating that a transition to “probability variation mode” (so-called probability variation symbol) is a special symbol display device. It is determined whether or not a stop display is made at 106.

  As a result of the determination, if the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106, the process proceeds to step S89, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the probability variation flag. In addition, after executing the special game, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating transition to the probability variation mode, and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. Thus, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays on the decorative symbol display device 107 that the transition to the probability variation mode is performed after executing the special game. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation symbol is not stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to the “time reduction mode”, and thus the process proceeds to step S90, where the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the time reduction flag. In addition, after executing the special game, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the mode is shifted to the time reduction mode, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. As a result, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays on the decorative symbol display device 107 that the mode is shifted to the time-saving mode after executing the special game. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S61 in FIG. 9-1 that the game ball has not passed through the start winning opening 112, the process proceeds to step S91, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 is provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the special symbol random number storage area. If a random number is stored as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S70 described above. On the other hand, when the random number is not stored, it is not necessary to perform the processing after step S62, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Special game execution process)
Next, the details of the special game execution process in step S4 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S101 of FIG. 10, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag is not turned on, there is no need to perform the processing after step S102 (since it does not shift to a special game), the process proceeds to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if the bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S102. In step S <b> 102, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits the special winning opening opening instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened, and one round of the 16-round specific game starts.

  Next, in step S <b> 103, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113 based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203.

  If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113, the process proceeds to step S104, where the winning determination section 301 determines that the game ball is based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. It is determined whether or not the specific area 121 has been passed. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the specific area 121, the process proceeds to step S105, where the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203 and proceeds to step S106. move on.

As a result, the state in which the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121 is released. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the specific area 121, the process skips step S105 and proceeds to step S106.

  Next, in step S <b> 106, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the game ball has passed through the big prize opening 113 or the specific area 121, and transmits it to the sub control board 202. As a result, an image indicating that the game ball has passed the special winning opening 113 or the specific area 121 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. Also, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits the prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “15” to the payout control board 206. Thereby, 15 prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a.

  If it is determined in step S103 that the game ball has not won the big prize opening 113, the process of steps S104 to S106 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S107.

  Next, in step S107, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 determines whether or not a predetermined time (about 30 seconds) has elapsed since the special winning opening 113 is opened. As a result of the determination, if the predetermined time has elapsed, it is the end of the unit game, so the process proceeds to step S108, and the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits a special winning opening closing signal to the winning opening board 203. To do. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  Next, in step S <b> 109, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the state where it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 121 is released. As a result of the determination, when the state where the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is released is released, the process proceeds to step S110, where the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 displays all unit games in the special game (that is, It is determined whether or not (special game) has ended. If the result of this determination is that the special game has ended, the process proceeds to step S111, where the effect command generating unit 313 generates an effect command indicating the end of the special game and transmits it to the sub control board 202. As a result, an image indicating the end of the special game is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. Further, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121.

  In step S112, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302, turns off the bonus flag, and returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  In step S107, when it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the big winning opening 113 is opened, the process proceeds to step S113, and the big winning opening releasing instruction unit 307 transmits the above-mentioned winning determination unit 301. Based on the game ball passing signal, it is determined whether or not 10 or more game balls have passed through the big prize opening 113. If the result of this determination is that there are 10 or more game balls that have passed through the special winning opening 113, it means that the unit game is over, so that the process proceeds to step S108, and the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  On the other hand, when the number of game balls that have passed through the big winning opening 113 is not ten or more, the unit game is continuing, and the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S110 that all unit games in the special game have not ended, the process proceeds to the next unit game. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S114, and the effect command generation unit 313 performs the next unit game. An effect command indicating that the process proceeds to is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. As a result, an image indicating that the game has progressed to the next unit game is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. In addition, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203 and returns to the main flowchart of FIG. As a result, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121.

(Production command reception process related to notification in sub-control board 202)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect command reception process related to the notification in the sub control board 202.

  In step S120 of FIG. 11, the effect command analysis unit 401 in the sub control board 202 receives an effect command related to the effect (notification) in the notification image display device 400 or the like from the main control board 201 (effect command generation unit 313). In other words, it is determined whether or not an effect command related to notification has been received from the main control board 201.

  If it determines with the production | presentation command analysis part 401 having received the production | presentation command which concerns on notification from the main control board 201, it will progress to step S121, and if it determines with having not received the production | presentation command concerning notification, it will return. Here, returning, for example, returns to the process of step S120 again, and performs a reception waiting process of an effect command related to notification.

  In step S121, the effect command analysis unit 401 analyzes the effect command related to the notification, and displays the normal symbol variation display time included in the notification command related to the notification and the result determined by the winning determination unit 310 as the time information selection unit 407. Send to etc.

(Notification image display processing in sub-control board 202)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the notification image display process in the sub control board 202. In step S <b> 130 of FIG. 12, the time information selection unit 407 in the sub control board 202 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display time is received from the effect command analysis unit 401.

  When the time information selection unit 407 determines from the effect command analysis unit 401 that the normal symbol variation display time and the result determined by the winning determination unit 310 have been received, the process proceeds to step S131. Return. Here, returning, for example, returns to the process of step S130 again, and performs a reception waiting process of the result determined by the normal symbol variation display time and winning determination unit 310 in the previous period.

  In step S131, the time information selection unit 407 determines whether or not “winning for a long time” has been won based on the result determined by the winning determination unit 310. When the time information selection unit 407 determines that “winning for a long time” has been won, the process proceeds to step S132, and when it is determined that “winning for a long time” has not been won, the process returns.

  In step S132, the time information selection unit 407 selects one time information 408 from the plurality of time information 408 according to the normal symbol variation display time. Subsequently, in step S <b> 133, the notification image generation unit 409 generates a notification image based on the notification image data 410.

  Subsequently, in step S134, the notification image generation unit 409 displays the notification image generated in step S133 on the notification image display device 400 according to the time information 408 selected by the time information selection unit 407 in step S132.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the pachinko machine 100 displays the notification image for notifying that the ordinary electric accessory 104 starts the opening / closing operation when the “long hit” is won. Instead of displaying the information 104 a certain time before the opening / closing operation starts, one time information 408 is selected from the plurality of time information 408 and displayed according to the selected time information 408.

Therefore, since the player does not know how many seconds after the notification image is displayed, for example, the ordinary electric accessory 104 starts the opening / closing operation, the player cannot stop. In other words, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the notification of the opening / closing operation of the movable accessory is maintained, and the stoppage related to the notification is prevented within a range that does not impair the preference, and the profit on the installation side of the gaming machine is inappropriate. It can be prevented from being damaged.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 100 has been described to display the notification image on the notification image display device 400. However, the notification image may be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107, for example. Further, even when the notification image is displayed on the notification image display device 400, the notification image display device 400 does not have to be at the position shown in FIG. Anywhere.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 100 has been described to display the notification image on the notification image display device 400 when the normal electric accessory 104 always starts the opening / closing operation. Even when the opening / closing operation is not started, the notification image (dummy notification image) may be displayed on the notification image display device 400. With such a configuration, a notification image (dummy notification image) is displayed on the notification image display device 400 even when the ordinary electric accessory 104 does not start the opening / closing operation. Therefore, the player does not know whether the notification image displayed on the notification image display device 400 is a real notification image for notifying that the ordinary electric accessory 104 starts the opening / closing operation or a dummy notification image. , It is not possible to stop the notification.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 100 has been described to display the notification image on the notification image display device 400 when “winning for a long time” is won. Even in this case, for example, a lottery may be performed, and a notification image may be displayed on the notification image display device 400 according to the lottery result. With such a configuration, a notification image is displayed on the notification image display device 400 evenly in the case of “short hits”. Therefore, the player does not know whether the notification image displayed on the notification image display device 400 is a notification image related to “long hit” or a notification image related to “short hit”, for example, The preference can be improved.

  In this embodiment, for the sake of simplification of explanation, the mode (pattern) of the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 104 has been described using two types of 4 seconds and 1 second. The implementation of the present invention is not limited, and there may be two or more types, for example, 4 seconds, 2 seconds, and 1 second.

  In the present embodiment, for example, the winning determination unit 310 opens the ordinary electric combination 104 for 4 seconds, for example, based on the value of the random number related to the release mode of the ordinary symbol electric combination 104. It was determined whether it was “winning” or “winning” in which the ordinary electric accessory 104 was opened for 1 second, for example.

  However, the winning determination unit 310 determines that the “winning” based on the random number value related to the opening mode of the normal symbol electric combination 104 is “winning” (opening the normal electric combination 104 four times for one second, for example) ( For example, it may be determined whether the normal electric accessory 104 is opened once for one second, for example, “win” (“small hit”). When the winning determination unit 310 makes such a determination, the normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 can determine whether the normal electric accessory 104 is based on whether it is “large number of hits”, “small number of hits”, or the like. The normal electric accessory release instruction signal indicating the determined operation mode is transmitted.

  In addition, the production command generation unit 313 includes the result of the winning determination unit 310 in the production command and transmits the production command to the sub control board 202. Therefore, the sub-control board 202 generates a notification image based on information such as “number of hits” or “small number of hits”, for example, in the case of “number of hits”, and the notification image It is displayed on the display device 400. Note that the sub control board 202 may generate a dummy notification image and display it on the notification image display device 400 even in the case of “small hits”.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, but the present invention is not limited to such specific embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the gist of the present invention described in the claims.・ Change is possible.

100 Pachinko machine 400 Notification image display device 407 Time information selection unit 408 Time information 409 Notification image generation unit 410 Notification image data

Claims (1)

Lottery means for performing lottery based on the entrance of the game ball into the first entrance ,
Determining means for determining whether or not the lottery in the lottery means has been won ;
In order to guide the game ball to the second entrance, according to the determination result in the determination means, a movable accessory that opens and closes,
A special symbol lottery section for performing a lottery based on a game ball entering the second entrance,
A special symbol display device that variably displays a special symbol indicating whether or not the lottery in the special symbol lottery unit has been won,
A special winning opening that is opened based on the lottery in the special symbol lottery section,
Image display means for displaying an image;
Image display control means for controlling image display in the image display means ;
The gaming machine and a notification image data storage means for storing data relating to the notification image for notifying the movable won game is you open operation,
As the opening / closing operation of the movable accessory, a plurality of opening / closing operations related to the opening time are defined,
The image display control means displays the notification image at one timing among a plurality of timings before the movable accessory opens and closes in the case of an opening and closing operation related to a predetermined opening time among the plurality of opening and closing operations. A game machine characterized by displaying on the image display means.

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