JP5738537B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that is in a jackpot state in which, when a jackpot lottery is won, a jackpot is opened and a player can obtain a large number of prize balls.

  In a conventional pachinko gaming machine (so-called digipachi), a big win lottery is executed when a game ball enters a predetermined starting prize opening and wins, for example, three rows of symbols arranged in a horizontal direction from top to bottom Fluctuating display is made to flow. And when the preset fluctuation time passes, the three symbols indicating the result of the jackpot lottery are stopped and displayed. At that time, for example, if three related symbols are gathered on a certain line and it is informed that the jackpot lottery has been won, the big winning opening is opened and the player can obtain a lot of prize balls. You can enjoy the possible jackpot games.

  The conventional pachinko gaming machine described in Non-Patent Document 1 fires a game ball in accordance with a player's instruction, and when the game ball enters a winning prize opening provided near the center of the game area, Make a lottery. When the big hit lottery is won, the round that is closed after the big winning opening arranged at the lower center of the game area is opened is repeated 10 times or 16 times. In this round, the special winning opening is closed until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) as an upper limit, and then closed. Then, the player can obtain a large amount of prize balls by winning the game balls at the big prize opening.

  Here, the jackpot in which the above-described round is repeated 10 times has a relatively small number of rounds, and therefore the number of prize balls that the player acquires is smaller than the jackpot in which the above-described round is repeated 16 times. From this, the player expects to win the jackpot where the round is repeated 16 times, not the jackpot where the round is repeated 10 times.

  Using this, in the pachinko gaming machine of the type described above, when a big hit is made, the player does not inform the player which one of the big hits, and the round continues during the big hit game. There is a display which makes a player expect (for example, a display “Round continuation ??”; hereinafter, an R continuation expectation display).

“Pachinko winning guide”, Hakuyo Shobo Co., Ltd., published on February 21, 2010, February 21, 2010, page 4, CR Lupine III

  In the conventional pachinko gaming machine described above, the sub-control unit that performs the rendering control displays the R continuation expectation display in response to the open command that opens the big winning opening that is transmitted from the main control unit that performs the jackpot lottery etc. Had started. For this reason, in the above-described conventional pachinko gaming machine, the R continuation expectation display has been made from the point in time when the big winning opening is started in 10 rounds.

  However, in a conventional pachinko machine, for example, when a series of effect display with a story is performed on the image display unit, etc., because this effect display and the R continuation expectation display are performed at the same time, In some cases, the player cannot concentrate on the effect display, and the expectation of the continuation of the round by the R continuation expectation display may be reduced. That is, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, it cannot be said that the R continuation expectation display is effectively performed in a timely manner.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of effectively performing a display (R continuation expectation display) that makes a player expect a round to continue during a jackpot.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. In addition, the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column show the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention.

  A pachinko gaming machine comprising a main control unit that executes a jackpot lottery and transmits a command related to the lottery result, and a sub-control unit that controls an effect on the player based on the command transmitted from the main control unit ( 1) The main control unit (51) controls the big prize opening / closing means (116) to open the big prize opening (23) at least once when the big hit lottery is won. A prize winning port controlling means (108) for executing a round (see FIG. 5) to be closed, and a command transmitting means for transmitting a close command for notifying the closing at a timing at which the prize winning opening control means is closed. (110) (S620 and S622 in FIG. 11), and the sub-control unit (52) receives command close means (1) 5) and notification means (138) for notifying the player of information (information indicated by the R continuation expectation display) that causes the player to expect the continuation of the round when the close command is received by the command reception means. Provided (S111 and S112 in FIG. 14).

  Further, the main control unit draws at least a first jackpot (15R jackpot in FIG. 5) consisting of a first round number (15 times) and a second round number (less than the first round number). A second jackpot (5R jackpot in FIG. 5) consisting of five times may be executed.

  Further, the main control unit issues a close command for notifying the closing of the big winning opening in a branch round (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the second round number in the first jackpot and the second jackpot. You may transmit (step S621 and S622 of FIG. 11).

  Further, the notification means may notify the player by causing the image display means (6) to display the information that is expected to continue the round.

  Further, the notifying means may notify the player of the information that is expected to continue the round by causing the sound generating means (35) to output a sound.

  Further, the command transmission means transmits an open command for notifying the opening at the timing when the special prize opening control means opens the big prize opening (S609 and S611 in FIG. 11), and the command receiving means When the command is received (S113 in FIG. 15) and the information that is expected to continue the round is being reported to the player (YES in S114 in FIG. 15), the notification means When the open command is received, the notification of the information for expecting the continuation of the round may be terminated (S115 in FIG. 15).

  Further, the command transmission means transmits an ending command for notifying the player of the end of the jackpot (S629 in FIG. 11), and the command receiving means receives the ending command (S116 in FIG. 15). When the information for expecting the continuation of the round is being notified to the player (YES in S118 of FIG. 15), the notifying unit is configured to receive a round when the ending command is received by the command receiving unit. The notification of the information that is expected to be continued may be terminated and the end of the jackpot may be notified to the player (S119 in FIG. 15).

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of effectively performing a display (R continuation expectation display) that makes a player expect a round to continue during a big hit.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus with which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. The flowchart which shows an example of main operation | movement performed by the game control part 100 The figure which illustrates the opening / closing operation | movement of the big winning opening 23 in 5R jackpot and 15R jackpot, and the display timing of R continuation expectation display The figure which shows an example of R continuation expectation display by the image display 6 started at the end of a branch round (5R of FIG. 5) Functional configuration diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in step S4 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S56 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed by the production control part 130 Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 of FIG.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1. Hereinafter, the schematic configuration and operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball launched from a launching device (not shown) wins a prize. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 5 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 5 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the game board 2 via a hinge (not shown), and is configured to be detachable from the game board 2.

  An image display 6 for displaying various effect images is provided at the center of the game board 2. In the present embodiment, the image display 6 is configured by a liquid crystal display (Liquid Crystal Display) as an example, but may be configured by another display such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. . The image display 6 notifies the player of the result of the jackpot lottery by displaying, for example, a decorative design according to the progress of the game by the player, or displays various effect images and information during the jackpot. .

  On the front side of the game board 2, a game area 20 for playing a game with a game ball is provided. When the player grasps the handle 31 and rotates the lever 32 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the tray 39 (see FIG. 2) are supplied to the launching device and launched into the game area 20 at predetermined time intervals. Is done. The game board 2 is provided with a guide member (not shown) for guiding a game ball supplied from the launching device, and the game ball is guided to an upper position of the game area 20 by the guide member. The game ball falls downward along the front surface of the game board 2 while changing its moving direction by contacting a game nail or windmill (not shown) arranged in the game area 20.

  In the game area 20, a first start port 21, a second start port 22, and a normal winning port 24 are arranged.

  The first start port 21 and the second start port 22 are arranged in two upper and lower stages at a predetermined interval with the first start port 21 as the upper side of the second start port 22. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 21 or the second start port 22 and wins, a fixed number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out and a big hit lottery is executed. That is, the first start port 21 and the second start port 22 are start winning ports for executing a big hit lottery. In the following description, the jackpot lottery performed when a game ball is won at the first start port 21 is called a first special symbol lottery, and is performed when a game ball is won at the second start port 22. The jackpot lottery is called the second special symbol lottery, and the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are collectively called the special symbol lottery.

  An electric tulip 27 is disposed between the first start port 21 and the second start port 22. The electric tulip 27 has a pair of blade members simulating tulip flowers, and has a posture in which the pair of blade members are closed (see FIG. 1) and a posture in which the pair of blade members are open (not shown). The posture can be changed between. The pair of blade members change their postures by driving the electric solenoid, and light up or blink as the posture changes. The approach path to the second starting port 22 is closed by the electric tulip 27 and the first starting port 21 in a posture in which the blade member of the electric tulip 27 is closed. And the approach path to the 2nd starting port 22 is opened in the state where the blade member of electric tulip 27 was opened by winning a normal symbol lottery mentioned below.

  The normal winning opening 24 is a winning opening through which a certain number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out by winning of game balls. Unlike the first start port 21 and the second start port 22, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 24, no lottery is performed.

  A gate 25 is disposed above the normal winning opening 24. When the game ball passes through the gate 25, the game ball is not paid out, but a normal symbol lottery (opening / closing lottery of the electric tulip 27) is performed. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the closing operation after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 27 is maintained for a specified time (for example, 6 seconds) is repeated a specified number of times (for example, 3 times). Thus, by winning the normal symbol lottery, the second start opening 22 is temporarily opened, and the game ball can enter the second start opening 22. That is, the second special symbol lottery can be executed.

  A big prize opening 23 is disposed below the second start opening 22. The special winning opening 23 is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery. A plate for opening and closing the big prize opening 23 is provided at the opening of the big prize opening 23. The special winning opening 23 is normally in a state in which no game ball enters because the plate is in a posture that forms the same plane as the game board 2. When the special symbol lottery is won and the big hit state is reached, the upper end side of the plate is tilted (opened) toward the front side of the game board 2 and the game ball can enter the predetermined state (for example, 5 times or 15 times). Become. This open state is maintained until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, until 10 game balls enter for 30 seconds as an upper limit), and then ends when the plate is closed. Note that, for example, 13 prize balls are paid out every time one game ball is awarded to the big prize opening 23. Therefore, the player can aim a large amount of game balls by aiming at the big prize opening 23 during the big hit. You can enjoy a jackpot game where you can get a prize ball.

  A discharge port 26 is provided below the special winning port 23. A game ball that has not entered any of the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, or the normal winning port 24 is discharged out of the game area 20 through the discharge port 26.

  A board lamp 8 and a movable accessory 7 used for various effects are arranged at a position close to the image display 6 on the front surface of the game board 2. The board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game by the player, thereby performing various effects by light. The movable accessory 7 performs various effects, for example, by rotating with respect to the game board 2 while emitting light.

  On the outside of the game area 20 in the game board 2, the display 4 is arranged. The display 4 displays information on the result of the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery described above, and the number of holds of these lotteries. Although not shown, the display 4 is a first special symbol display that displays the result of the first special symbol lottery by displaying the special symbol variably in response to the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 21. The first special symbol hold indicator that displays the number of holds of one special symbol lottery, the special symbol is variably displayed in response to the winning of a game ball to the second start port 22, and the result of the second special symbol lottery is displayed. 2 special symbol display, 2nd special symbol hold indicator that displays the number of second special symbol lottery hold, the normal symbol variably displayed when the game ball has passed the gate 25, the result of the normal symbol lottery Normal symbol display to display, normal symbol hold indicator to display the number of normal symbol lottery hold, and gaming state at the time of power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, normal gaming state, probability variation gaming state, short-time gaming state, latency (Game state) And a technique status indicator.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the frame member 5 includes a stop button 33, an eject button 34, a speaker 35, a frame lamp 36, an effect button 37, an effect key 38, in addition to the handle 31 and the lever 32 described above. And a dish 39 are provided.

  The tray 39 is provided so as to protrude from the frame member 5 to the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and temporarily stores the game balls supplied to the above-described launching device. The game balls (prize balls) paid out as described above are discharged to the tray 39. When the player holds the handle 31 and rotates the lever 32 clockwise, the game balls stored in the tray 39 are supplied to the launching device and launched into the game area 20. The take-out button 34 is provided on the front surface in the vicinity of the position where the dish 39 is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 34, a part of the lower surface of the tray 39 is opened, and the game balls accumulated on the tray 39 can be dropped into a box (not shown) disposed below the tray 39.

  The stop button 33 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 31. When the player presses the stop button 33 while the handle 31 is rotated clockwise, the launch of the game ball is temporarily stopped. The player can make a so-called stop by operating the stop button 33.

  The effect button 37 is provided on the upper surface of the plate 39. The effect key 38 has a center key and a plurality (four in this case) of peripheral keys arranged around the center key, and is provided adjacent to the effect button 37. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the player presses the effect button 37 or the effect key 38, a predetermined effect is performed.

  The speaker 35 and the frame lamp 36 perform various effects for notifying the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. Specifically, the speaker 35 outputs music, voice, sound effects, and the like, and produces a sound effect. The frame lamp 36 changes a lighting or blinking pattern, a light emission color, and a light irradiation direction. And so on.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. On the back side of the game board 2, a control device that controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is arranged in addition to a ball tank that stores game balls to be paid out as prize balls. This control device has a main board constituting the main control unit 51 and a sub board constituting the sub control unit 52. The main board is a game control board that functions as a game control unit 100 for controlling execution of special symbol lottery and processing for transmitting a command based on the lottery result to the sub-control unit 52 side, and payout for controlling the payout of prize balls. A payout control board functioning as the control unit 120. On the other hand, the sub-board is an effect control board that functions as an effect control unit 130 that comprehensively controls the effect based on a command transmitted from the game control unit 100, and an image sound control unit 140 that controls the effect based on images and sounds. And a lamp control board that functions as a lamp control unit 150 that controls the effects of various lamps (frame lamp 36 and panel lamp 8) and movable accessory 7.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit 51 includes a game control unit 100 and a payout control unit 120, and the sub control unit 52 includes an effect control unit 130, an image sound control unit 140, and a lamp control unit 150. .

  The game control unit 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. Based on the program stored in the ROM 102, the CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to the number of payout prize balls such as internal lottery and determination of winning. In addition to the above program, the ROM 102 stores the maximum number of holdings Umax1 for the first special symbol lottery, the maximum number of holdings Umax2 for the second special symbol lottery, a random number (winning value) used for the special symbol lottery, and each round in the jackpot The maximum number of game balls Cmax that defines the timing at which the big winning opening 23 is closed at the maximum, the maximum number of rounds Rmax for each type of jackpot, the set time for various effects, and the like are stored. The RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 101 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing or the like. In the RAM 103, the game state information indicating the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (normal game state, jackpot game state, etc.), the first special symbol lottery holding number U1, the second special symbol lottery holding number U2, and the game ball are stored in the RAM 103. Various random numbers acquired at the timing of winning at the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22, the number C of game balls won at the big winning port 23 during one round, the number R of rounds during the big hit, etc. are temporarily stored. Is done. Hereinafter, main functions of the game control unit 100 will be described.

  The game control unit 100 executes a first special symbol lottery when a game ball wins the first start port 21 and executes a second special symbol lottery when a game ball wins the second start port 22. Then, data indicating these lottery results is transmitted to the effect control unit 130.

  The game control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade member of the electric tulip 27 is in the open state, the number of times the blade member is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval from when the blade member is closed until it is next opened. In addition, the game control unit 100 holds the number U1 of the first special symbol lottery hold due to the game ball winning the first start port 21, and the second special symbol lottery due to the game ball winning the second start port 22. The number of holdings U2, the number of holdings of the normal symbol lottery due to the game ball passing through the gate 25, and the like are managed.

  The game control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 23 according to the result of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery. For example, the plate of the grand prize opening 23 protrudes and tilts until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 30 seconds have passed since the grand prize opening 23 is opened, or 10 game balls are awarded to the big prize opening 23). Control is performed so that the round for maintaining the open state of the special winning opening 23 is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times or 15 times). In addition, the game control unit 100 controls an interval period from when the special winning opening 23 is closed until it is opened in the next round.

  When a game ball is won in the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24, the game control unit 100 is predetermined per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 120 is instructed to pay out game balls so as to pay out a number of prize balls. For example, the game control unit 100 has four prize balls when one game ball is won at the first start port 21 or the second start port 22, and 13 prize balls when one game ball is won at the big prize port 23. Then, when one game ball wins the normal winning opening 24, a command is transmitted to the payout control unit 120 so as to pay out 10 winning balls. Note that even if the game control unit 100 detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 25, the game control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 120 to pay out a prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 120 pays out a prize ball in accordance with an instruction from the game control unit 100, information regarding the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 120 is sent to the game control unit 100. Then, the game control unit 100 manages the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 120.

  In order to realize these functions, the game control unit 100 includes a first start port switch (SW) 111, a second start port switch (SW) 112, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, a gate switch (SW) 114, a large A winning port switch (SW) 115, a large winning port opening / closing part 116, and a normal winning port switch (SW) 117 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 21 and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 22 and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 is made of, for example, an electric solenoid, and opens / closes the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 27 according to the control of the game control unit 100 when the normal symbol lottery is won. The gate switch 114 detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 25 and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 115 detects that a game ball has won the big prize opening 23 and sends the detection signal to the game control unit 100. The special winning opening / closing unit 116 is composed of, for example, an electric solenoid, and repeats a round in which the special winning opening 23 is opened and closed according to the control of the game control unit 100 when a special symbol lottery is won. The normal winning port switch 117 detects that a game ball has won the normal winning port 24 and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  The game controller 100 is connected to the display 4 described above. The game control unit 100 causes the first special symbol display of the display 4 to display the result of the first special symbol lottery started by winning the game ball in the first starting port 21. The game control unit 100 causes the first special symbol hold display of the display 4 to display the number of hold of the first special symbol lottery. The game control unit 100 causes the second special symbol display of the display 4 to display the result of the second special symbol lottery started by winning the game ball in the second starting port 22. The game control unit 100 causes the second special symbol holding display of the display 4 to display the number of holdings of the second special symbol lottery. The game control unit 100 causes the normal symbol display of the display 4 to display the result of the normal symbol lottery started by passing the game ball to the gate 25. The game control unit 100 causes the normal symbol holding display of the display 4 to display the number of holdings of the normal symbol lottery. The game control unit 100 displays the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the gaming state display of the display unit 4.

  The payout control unit 120 includes a CPU 121, a ROM 122, and a RAM 123. Based on the program stored in the ROM 122, the CPU 121 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the payout of prize balls. The RAM 123 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 121 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing.

  The payout control unit 120 receives a command from the game control unit 100 instructing the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won. Then, the payout control unit 120 controls the payout motor 125 so as to pay out the award balls in the number specified by the command. Here, the payout motor 125 is a drive motor that sends the game ball from the ball tank disposed on the back side of the game board 2 to the tray 39.

  In addition to the payout motor 125, a payout detection unit 126, a ball detection unit 127, and a full tank detection unit 128 are connected to the payout control unit 120. The payout detection unit 126 detects the number of prize balls paid out from the ball tank to the tray 39 by the payout motor 125. The presence / absence detection unit 127 detects the presence or absence of a game ball in the ball tank. The full tank detection unit 128 detects that the tray 39 has become full with game balls or prize balls dispensed from the ball tank supplied to the launching device. Then, the payout control unit 120 executes a predetermined process according to the detection results of the payout detection unit 126, the ball presence detection unit 127, and the full tank detection unit 128.

  The effect control unit 130 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. The CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the presentation based on the program and various data stored in the ROM 132. The RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 131 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 is used to measure the current date and time or to measure time (period).

  The production control unit 130 comprehensively controls the production performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on various commands sent from the game control unit 100. Specifically, the production control unit 130 sets the production content based on the command received from the game control unit 100, and sends a command for instructing execution of the production of the set production content to the image sound control unit 140 or the lamp control unit. 150.

  The image sound control unit 140 includes a CPU 141, a ROM 142, and a RAM 143. Based on the program stored in the ROM 142, the CPU 141 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the image and sound representing the content of the effect. In addition to the above programs, the ROM 142 stores image data of various images displayed during the game on the image display 6, music and sound output from the speaker 35, and acoustic data such as sound effects. Yes. The RAM 143 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 141 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The image sound control unit 140 controls the image displayed on the image display 6 and the sound output from the speaker 35 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 130. Specifically, the CPU 141 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 130 from the image data and the sound data stored in the ROM 142. Then, the CPU 141 performs image processing using the read image data, and causes the image display 6 to display an image corresponding to the image data after the image processing. Further, the CPU 141 performs sound processing using the read sound data, and causes the speaker 35 to output sound corresponding to the sound data after the sound processing.

  The lamp control unit 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. The CPU 151 performs calculation processing when controlling the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the movable accessory 7. The ROM 152 stores programs executed by the CPU 151 and various data. The RAM 152 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area for data processing or the like.

  The lamp control unit 150 controls lighting, blinking, emission color, and the like of the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the movable accessory 7 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 130. Specifically, the ROM 152 of the lamp control unit 150 stores lighting (and blinking) pattern data on the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the movable accessory 7 according to the content of the effect set in the effect control unit 130. Light emission color pattern data (light emission pattern data) is stored. The CPU 151 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 152 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 130. Then, the CPU 151 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the movable accessory 7 based on the read light emission pattern data.

  The lamp control unit 150 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 130. Specifically, the ROM 152 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 7 corresponding to the content of the effect set in the effect control unit 130. CPU 151 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in ROM 152 corresponding to the command sent from effect control unit 130. Then, the CPU 151 outputs a pulse signal corresponding to the read operation pattern data to a drive circuit (not shown). As a result, an excitation signal corresponding to the pulse signal is output from the drive circuit to the stepping motor connected to the movable accessory 7 and the movement of the movable accessory 7 is controlled.

[Main operations of each part]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of main operations performed by the game control unit 100. Below, with reference to FIG. 4, the main operation | movement performed in the game control part 100 is demonstrated. The game control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 4 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed in the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 4 and the subsequent steps is executed by the CPU 101 itself or in accordance with instructions issued by the CPU 101 based on a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, in step S1, the game control unit 100 executes random number update processing for updating various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers. Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether the special symbol lottery is won or lost (that is, performing the special symbol lottery). The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (5R jackpot, 15R jackpot described later with reference to FIG. 5) when a special symbol lottery is won. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. In the random number update process of step S1, the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the like are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Then, each lottery is performed in the start port switch (SW) process in step S2 and the gate switch (SW) process in step S3, and each random number is acquired. The special symbol process in step S4 and the normal symbol process in step S5 described later. Used in. Note that a loop counter is typically used as the counter that performs the process of step S1, and returns to 0 again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 399 for the big hit random number).

  Next, in step S2, the game control unit 100 monitors the state of the first start port switch 111 and the second start port switch 112, and when either switch is turned on (the first start port switch 111 or When the detection signal is output from the second start opening switch 112), the start opening switch process for performing processing related to the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol lottery, the number of holdings U2 of the second special symbol lottery, and the process of obtaining a random number Execute. Details of the start port switch process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S3, the game control unit 100 monitors the state of the gate switch 114, and when the gate switch 114 is turned on (when the detection signal is output from the gate switch 114), the normal symbol lottery is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value, and if it is determined that the number of holds is less than the upper limit value, a gate switch process for acquiring a random number used in the normal symbol process in step S5 described later is executed.

  Next, in step S4, the game control unit 100 executes the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, and after the special symbols are variably displayed on the image display 6, the stop symbols indicating the results of these lotteries are displayed. A special symbol process for displaying or the like is executed. This special symbol process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S5, the game control unit 100 executes a normal symbol process for determining whether or not the random number acquired in the gate switch process in step S3 matches a predetermined hit random number. Then, the game control unit 100 displays the normal symbol indicating the result of the determination process after the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the normal symbol display of the display unit 4.

  Next, in step S6, the game control unit 100 controls the big winning opening / closing unit 116 according to each state of the big win when the special symbol lottery is won and the big win is made, and wins a big prize. A special winning opening process is performed in which the opening / closing operation of the mouth 23 is performed or a command is transmitted to the effect control unit 130. This special winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12.

  Next, in step S7, the game control unit 100 performs an electric tulip process for operating the electric tulip 27 when the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display by the normal symbol process in step S5 is a predetermined winning symbol. Run. When the electric tulip 27 is operated, a game ball can be won at the second start port 22, and when the game ball wins at the second start port 22, the second special symbol lottery is performed. .

  Next, in step S8, the game control unit 100 executes a winning ball process for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling the payout of the winning ball according to the winning.

  Next, in step S9, the game control unit 100 has information required for various commands and effects set in the RAM 103 in the start opening switch process in step S2, the special symbol process in step S4, the big prize opening process in step S6, and the like. Is output to the effect control unit 130 or the payout control unit 120.

[Opening and closing operation of the big winning opening 23 during the jackpot and R continuation expectation display]
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 23 during the 5R jackpot and 15R jackpot and the display timing of the R continuation expectation display. Hereinafter, the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 23 during the 5R jackpot and the 15R jackpot and the display timing of the R continuation expectation display will be described with reference to FIG.

  A jackpot includes one or more rounds. In FIG. 5, 5R jackpot including 5 rounds and 15R jackpot including 15 rounds are shown as an example. Here, the round means the opening / closing operation or the operation period of the big prize opening 23 performed at least once in a predetermined time in the big hit. In FIG. 5, the first round is represented as 1R, and similarly, the second to fifteenth rounds are represented as 2R to 15R, respectively. In each round, the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 23 by 30 seconds after the big prize opening 23 is opened by the big prize opening opening / closing part 116 under the control of the game control unit 100. The big winning opening 23 is closed at the timing when C reaches 10 pieces (an example of Cmax), or at the timing when 30 seconds have passed without the ten gaming balls winning after the big winning opening 23 is opened.

  An interval period is provided between the rounds. In the interval period, the special winning opening 23 is in a closed state. In addition, an ending is provided after a predetermined time has elapsed since the last round (5R for 5R jackpot, 15R for 15R jackpot) has ended. For the ending, for example, an ending effect is displayed such that a predetermined ending screen including the name of the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed on the image display 6.

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs an effect that does not dare inform the player whether the 5R jackpot or the 15R jackpot is at least before the ending of the 5R jackpot and before the 6R start of the 15R jackpot. Thus, the player recognizes that the current jackpot was 15R jackpot only after the start of 6R of 15R jackpot shown in FIG. 5, while the player only recognizes that the ending of 5R jackpot shown in FIG. We recognize that this jackpot was a 5R jackpot. As a result, the player can enjoy the thrill. In the following, the round (5R) before the round (6R) in which the player recognizes that the 15R jackpot shown in FIG. 5 in the jackpot effect may be referred to as a branch round.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the case of 5R jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts the R continuation expectation display at the end of the branch round (5R: that is, the final round), and this R continuation expectation display at the start of the ending. Exit. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts the R continuation expectation display at the end of the branch round (5R) and continues the R at the start of the next round (6R) in the case of 15R jackpot. End expectation display. The R continuation expectation display is a display that makes the player expect that the round will continue as described above. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an R continuation expectation display by the image display 6 that is started at the end of the branch round (5R in FIG. 5). In FIG. 6, the illustration of the effect display during the big hit is omitted.

  By starting the R continuation expectation display at the timing described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a relatively short period of time immediately before recognizing whether the player has won 5R jackpot or 15R jackpot. The continuation R expectation display can be performed simply. From this, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment avoids that the player cannot concentrate on the effect display even when, for example, a series of effect display with a story characteristic is performed on the image display unit 6. Moreover, it can be avoided that the player's sense of expectation of the continuation of the round is reduced by the R continuation expectation display.

  Further, by ending the R continuation expectation display at the timing described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment recognizes whether the player has won 5R jackpot or 15R jackpot, The continuation expectation display can be terminated.

  Hereinafter, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 for realizing such control for performing the R continuation expectation display and the processing performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described in detail.

[Functional configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
FIG. 7 is a functional configuration diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Hereinafter, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 functionally includes a winning detection unit 105, a random number acquisition unit 106, a special symbol processing unit 107, a big prize opening control unit 108, and a transmission control unit 109. And a command transmission unit 110. On the other hand, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 functionally includes a command reception unit 135, a display control unit 136, and a notification unit 138.

  The CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 executes a program stored in the ROM 102 to thereby receive a winning detection unit 105, a random number acquisition unit 106, a special symbol processing unit 107, a special winning opening control unit 108, and transmission control. Unit 109 and command transmission unit 110 function. In addition, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 functions as a command receiving unit 135, a display control unit 136, and a notification unit 138 by executing a program stored in the ROM 132.

  The winning detection unit 105 detects the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 21 based on the detection signal output from the first starting port switch 111. Similarly, the winning detection unit 105 detects the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22 based on the detection signal output from the second starting port switch 112.

  The random number acquisition unit 106 performs the random number update process in step S1 (see FIG. 4). Specifically, the random number acquisition unit 106 counts a jackpot random number, a symbol random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and the like used for processing for determining whether or not a special symbol lottery is won. For example, regarding the jackpot random number, when the probability of winning the special symbol lottery is set to 1/300, the random number acquisition unit 106 performs 0 to 299 by the random number update process in step S1 while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. 1 is incremented by one, and after the count value reaches 299, it counts up again from zero. Then, the random number obtaining unit 106 obtains the count value at the time when the winning detection unit 105 detects that the game ball has won the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22 as a big hit random number used for the special symbol lottery. To do. Symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers are obtained in the same manner. The random number acquired by the random number acquisition unit 106 is different depending on the timing at which the game ball wins the first start port 21 or the second start port 22 because the above-described count-up is performed. . The random number acquired by the random number acquisition unit 106 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 103.

  The special symbol processing unit 107 executes a special symbol lottery based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition unit 106. Specifically, the special symbol processing unit 107 reads the jackpot winning value from the table stored in the ROM 102, and determines whether the jackpot random number acquired by the random number acquiring unit 106 matches any winning value. Based on this, it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery has been won. Further, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines the type of jackpot (the 5R jackpot described with reference to FIG. 5, based on the symbol random number acquired together with the jackpot random number, 15R jackpot) is determined. In addition, when the result of the special symbol lottery is lost, the special symbol processing unit 107 performs an effect with reach or an effect without reach based on the reach random number acquired together with the jackpot random number and the symbol random number. A process for determining whether to perform the process is performed. Further, the special symbol processing unit 107 displays the stop symbol, which is the result of the special symbol lottery, on the image display 6 based on the variation pattern random number acquired together with the jackpot random number, the symbol random number, and the reach random number. The variation pattern of the special symbol that is variably displayed and the variation time corresponding to the time that the special symbol is variably displayed are determined.

  When it is determined by the special symbol processing unit 107 that the special symbol lottery has been won, the special winning opening control unit 108 instructs the special winning opening / closing unit 116 to open the special winning opening 23. In response to this, the special prize opening / closing part 116 operates the electric solenoid that operates the plate of the special prize opening 23 to open the special prize opening 23. Thereafter, the special winning opening control unit 108 opens the special winning opening 23, and information indicating the number C of winning game balls detected by the special winning opening switch 115, and the process after the special winning opening 23 is opened. Get time. Then, the special winning opening control unit 108 receives the timing when the winning number C of the game balls that have won the special winning opening 23 reaches 10 or more after 30 seconds elapses after the special winning opening 23 is opened, At the timing when 30 seconds have passed without the number C of winning balls C reaching 10, the closing of the special winning opening 23 is instructed to the special winning opening / closing unit 116. In response to this, the special prize opening / closing part 116 operates the electric solenoid that operates the plate of the special prize opening 23 to close the special prize opening 23. And the above process is repeated 5 times or 15 times according to the type of jackpot, and 5 rounds or 15 rounds will be performed.

  The command transmission unit 110 transmits a variation start command, a variation stop command, an open command, a close command, an ending command, and the like to the command reception unit 135 of the effect control unit 130. Here, the variation start command is a command for instructing the effect control unit 130 to start the variation display of the special symbol by the image display 6. The change stop command is a command for instructing the effect control unit 130 to end the special symbol change display by the image display 6. The open command is a command for notifying the effect control unit 130 that the special prize opening control unit 108 has instructed the special prize opening opening / closing part 116 to start opening the special prize opening 23. The close command indicates to the effect control unit 130 that the special prize opening control unit 108 has instructed the special prize opening opening / closing part 116 to end (close) the special prize opening 23 in the branch round (see FIG. 5). Is a command to be notified. The ending command is a command for instructing the effect control unit 130 to start the ending effect.

  The transmission control unit 109 controls command transmission by the command transmission unit 110. Specifically, the transmission control unit 109 sets a variation start command, a variation stop command, an open command, a close command, or an ending command in the RAM 103 and instructs the command transmission unit 110 to transmit a command. From this, during the jackpot, the command transmission unit 110 transmits an open command to the command reception unit 135 for each round, a close command is transmitted at the end of the branch round, and an ending command is transmitted after the last round is completed. The Rukoto.

  The command receiving unit 135 receives the change start command, change stop command, open command, close command, and ending command transmitted from the command transmission unit 110.

  The notification unit 138 causes the image display 6 to start the R continuation expectation display via the display control unit 136 described later at the timing when the close command is received by the command reception unit 135 (see FIGS. 5 and 6). After that, the notification unit 138 terminates the R continuation expectation display on the image display 6 via the display control unit 136 described later (see FIG. 5) at the timing when the command reception unit 135 receives the open command or the ending command. ).

  The display control unit 136 transmits a predetermined command to the image sound control unit 140 at a timing when the variation start command is received by the command reception unit 135, and starts the variation display of the special symbol by the image display 6. Further, the display control unit 136 transmits a predetermined command to the image sound control unit 140 at a timing when the command receiving unit 135 receives the variation stop command, and ends the variation display of the special symbol by the image display 6. In addition, the display control unit 136 transmits a predetermined command to the image sound control unit 140 at a timing when the ending command is received by the command reception unit 135 at the end of the jackpot, and displays a predetermined ending screen on the image display 6. Start ending production. Further, the display control unit 136 transmits a predetermined command to the image sound control unit 140 in accordance with an instruction from the notification unit 138, and starts or ends the R continuation expected display by the image display 6.

[Start-up switch processing]
FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Hereinafter, the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S21, the winning detection unit 105 wins a game ball in the first starting port 21 based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from the first starting port switch 111, and the first starting port switch 111 is turned on. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that first start port switch 111 is turned on (YES in step S21), the process proceeds to step S22. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is not ON (NO in step S21), the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S <b> 22, the random number acquisition unit 106 reads the upper limit value Umax <b> 1 (the number “4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol lottery from the ROM 102 and stores the number of first special symbol lottery held in the RAM 103. It is determined whether U1 is less than the upper limit value Umax1. If it is determined that the number of holds U1 is less than the upper limit value Umax1 (YES in step S22), the process proceeds to step S23. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holds U1 is not less than the upper limit value Umax1 (NO in step S22), the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S23, the random number acquisition unit 106 rewrites the value of the hold number U1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding 1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S 24, the random number acquisition unit 106 acquires random numbers (big hit random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers) used for the first special symbol lottery suspended by the processing in step S 23, Store in a predetermined area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S25, the winning detection unit 105 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 22 and the second start port switch 112 is turned on based on the presence or absence of the detection signal from the second start port switch 112. Determine whether. If it is determined that second start port switch 112 is turned on (YES in step S25), the process proceeds to step S26. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is not ON (NO in step S25), the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 26, the random number acquisition unit 106 reads the upper limit value Umax <b> 2 (second number “4” in the present embodiment) of the second special symbol lottery from the ROM 102, and stores the second special symbol lottery pending number stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether U2 is less than the upper limit value Umax2. If it is determined that the number of holds U2 is less than the upper limit value Umax2 (YES in step S26), the process proceeds to step S27. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holds U2 is not less than the upper limit value Umax2 (NO in step S26), the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S27, the random number acquisition unit 106 rewrites the value of the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding 1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S28.

  In step S28, the random number acquisition unit 106 acquires random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the second special symbol lottery etc. reserved by the processing in step S27, and stores them in the RAM 103. Store in a predetermined area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S <b> 41, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit based on information stored in the RAM 103. If it is determined that the jackpot is being won (YES in step S41), the special symbol process is terminated without starting the special symbol variation display, and the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot is not being hit (NO in step S41), the process proceeds to step S42.

  In step S <b> 42, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether or not the special symbol display on the first special symbol display or the second special symbol display of the display 4 is being displayed. If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is in progress (YES in step S42), the process proceeds to step S52. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in step S42), the process proceeds to step S43.

  In step S43, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether or not the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (whether or not the second special symbol lottery is held). If it is determined that the number of holds U2 is 1 or more (YES in step S43), the process proceeds to step S44. On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold number U2 is not 1 or more (NO in step S43), the process proceeds to step S45.

  In step S44, the special symbol processing unit 107 rewrites the hold count U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S47.

  On the other hand, in step S45, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether or not the holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (whether or not the first special symbol lottery is held). If it is determined that the holding number U1 is 1 or more (YES in step S45), the process proceeds to step S46. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of holdings U1 is not 1 or more (NO in step S45), the special symbol processing is terminated without starting the special symbol variation display, and the processing is step S5 in FIG. 4 (normal symbol processing). )

  In step S <b> 46, the special symbol processing unit 107 rewrites the hold number U <b> 1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S47.

  In step S47, the special symbol processing unit 107 executes a jackpot determination process. Specifically, when executing the process of step S47 following the process of step S44, the special symbol processing unit 107 performs the process of step S28 of FIG. 8 with the winning of a game ball at the second start port 22. The acquired jackpot random number is read from the RAM 103, and whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is a jackpot or a loss based on whether or not the jackpot random number matches the winning value of the jackpot stored in the ROM 102. Determine. On the other hand, when the process of step S47 is executed subsequent to the process of step S46, the special symbol processing unit 107 is acquired in the process of step S24 of FIG. 8 triggered by the winning of a game ball at the first start port 21. The jackpot random number is read from the RAM 103, and based on whether or not the jackpot random number matches the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102, it is determined whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is a jackpot or a loss. .

  After that, in step S47, when the result of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is a big hit, the special symbol processing unit 107 assigns each of the two types of big hits (5R big hit, 15R big hit). A random number is read from the ROM 102. Then, the special symbol processing unit 107 reads the symbol random number acquired together with the jackpot random number used for determining whether or not the winning value matches with the above-described winning value from the RAM 103, and the read symbol random number is the two types of jackpot The type of jackpot is determined according to which of the design random numbers assigned to. When the special symbol processing unit 107 determines that the jackpot is successful, the transmission control unit 109 sets (stores) the symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type in the RAM 103 as setting information. On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot is a loss, a lost symbol representing that the special symbol lottery is lost is set in the RAM 103 as setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S48.

  In step S48, the special symbol processing unit 107 executes a variation pattern selection process. Specifically, when the special symbol processing unit 107 determines that the big hit is determined in the jackpot determination processing in step S47, the special symbol processing unit 107 reads the big hit variation pattern table from the ROM 102 and sets it in the RAM 103. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is lost, the special symbol processing unit 107 reads out the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination processing and the reach random number acquired together with the symbol random number from the RAM 103, and the read reach random number is stored in the ROM 102. Based on whether or not the reach random number matches, it is determined whether or not to perform a reach effect for causing the player to expect a big hit. If the special symbol processing unit 107 determines that the reach effect is to be performed, the variation pattern table for loss with reach is read from the ROM 102 and set in the RAM 103, and if it is determined that the reach effect is not performed, the reach is not performed. A variation pattern table for loss is read from the ROM 102 and set in the RAM 103. Here, the variation pattern table is a table in which a plurality of variation patterns (variation times 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.) prepared in advance are associated with random numbers of variation pattern random numbers.

  Thereafter, in step S48, the special symbol processing unit 107 refers to the set variation pattern table, and the variation corresponding to the variation pattern random number acquired together with the jackpot random number and the symbol random number used in the jackpot determination processing in step S47. The variation pattern and variation time of the special symbol are determined by selecting the pattern. The variation pattern selected in this way is set in the RAM 103 as setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S49.

  In step S49, the transmission control unit 109 generates a variation start command including setting information such as the symbol setting information set by the jackpot determination process in step S47 and the variation pattern set by the variation pattern selection process in step S48. And set in the RAM 103. This variation start command is transmitted to the command receiving unit 135 of the effect control unit 130 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S50, the special symbol processing unit 107, based on the setting information included in the change start command set in the processing of step S49, the first special symbol display or the second special symbol display of the display unit 4. Start displaying special symbols by Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S51. The special symbol variation display in step S50 is performed using the second special symbol display when it is performed after the process of step S44, and the first special symbol is displayed when it is performed after the process of step S46. This is done using a display.

  In step S51, the special symbol processing unit 107 starts measuring the variation time of the variation display of the special symbol started in step S50. Information indicating this variation time is temporarily stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S52.

  In step S52, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process in step S48 has elapsed from the start of the variation time measurement in step S51. If it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (YES in step S52), the process proceeds to step S53. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (NO in step S52), the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 53, the transmission control unit 109 sets a change stop command instructing the end of the special symbol change display by the image display 6 in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S54. The change stop command set in step S53 is transmitted to the command receiving unit 135 of the effect control unit 130 by the output processing in step S9 of FIG.

  In step S54, the special symbol processing unit 107 ends the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display or the second special symbol display started in the process of step S50. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S55.

  In step S55, the special symbol processing unit 107 resets the variation time at which measurement is started in step S51. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S56.

  In step S <b> 56, the special symbol processing unit 107 executes a stop process described later. Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Processing while stopped]
FIG. 10 is a detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S56 of FIG. Hereinafter, the stop process in step S56 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5601, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether or not a big win has been won in this special symbol lottery (step S47 in FIG. 9). If it is determined that a big hit has occurred (YES in step S5601), the process proceeds to step S5602. On the other hand, if it is determined that no big hit is made (NO in step S5601), the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

  In step S5602, the special symbol processing unit 107 starts a jackpot. Specifically, the special symbol processing unit 107 sets the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the jackpot gaming state by turning on a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot is stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5603.

  In step S5603, the transmission control unit 109 sets, in the RAM 103, a jackpot effect start command including information for notifying the effect control unit 130 of the start of the jackpot and information indicating the type of jackpot. Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG. The jackpot effect start command set in step S5603 is transmitted to the command receiving unit 135 of the effect control unit 130 by the output process of step S9 in FIG.

[Large winning prize processing]
FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are detailed flowcharts of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, in step S <b> 601, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big win based on information indicating whether or not the big win is stored in the RAM 103. Determine. If it is determined that a big hit is being made (YES in step S601), the process proceeds to step S602. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot is not being hit (NO in step S601), the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S602, the jackpot control unit 108 determines whether or not the jackpot opening is in progress based on information stored in the RAM 103 indicating which state is the jackpot. If it is determined that opening is in progress (YES in step S602), the process proceeds to step S603. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening is not in progress (NO in step S602), the process proceeds to step S612.

  In step S603, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines whether or not the preset opening time set in advance has elapsed since the command transmission unit 110 transmitted the jackpot presentation start command set in step S5603 in FIG. Determine whether. If it is determined that the set opening time has elapsed (YES in step S603), the process proceeds to step S604. On the other hand, when it is determined that the set opening time has not elapsed (NO in step S603), since the opening has not ended, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S604, the big winning opening control unit 108 refers to the information stored in the RAM 103 to determine whether or not the current big hit is a 15R big hit. If the current jackpot is a 15R jackpot (YES in step S604), the process proceeds to step S605. On the other hand, if the current jackpot is not a 15R jackpot (that is, if it is a 5R jackpot; NO in step S604), the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S <b> 605, the big winning opening control unit 108 sets the round quantity “15” included in the 15R jackpot as the total round number Rmax in the jackpot, and stores the setting information in the RAM 103. In step S <b> 605, the special winning opening control unit 108 sets an operation pattern for 15R jackpot and stores the setting information in the RAM 103. By these processes, the total number of rounds Rmax during the 15R jackpot, the interval period between rounds, the set ending time that is the time for performing the ending effect after the 15R jackpot ends, and the like are determined. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S <b> 606, the big winning opening control unit 108 sets the number of rounds “5” included in the 5R jackpot as the total round number Rmax in the jackpot, and stores the setting information in the RAM 103. In step S <b> 605, the special winning opening control unit 108 sets an operation pattern for 5R jackpot and stores the setting information in the RAM 103. By these processes, the total number of rounds Rmax during the 5R jackpot, the interval period between rounds, the set ending time, which is the time for performing the ending effect after the end of the 5R jackpot, and the like are determined. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S <b> 607, the big prize opening control unit 108 resets the number C of winning game balls to the big prize opening 23 stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S608.

  In step S <b> 608, the special winning opening control unit 108 rewrites the jackpot round number R stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S609.

  In step S609, the special winning opening control unit 108 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 116 to start the opening control of the special winning opening 23. By this process, the round is started and the opening of the special winning opening 23 is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S610.

  In step S610, the special winning opening control unit 108 starts measuring the elapsed time after the special winning opening 23 is opened. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S611.

  In step S <b> 611, the transmission control unit 109 sets an open command in the RAM 103. This open command is transmitted to the command receiving unit 135 of the effect control unit 130 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S618.

  Here, the process for opening the special winning opening 23 in step S609, the process for setting the open command in step S611, and the output process for transmitting the open command in step S9 in FIG. As an operation, it is executed instantaneously continuously. For this reason, the open command is transmitted to the command receiving unit 135 at the timing when the big prize opening 23 is opened under the control of the big prize opening control unit 108.

  In step S612, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines whether or not the current state stored in the RAM 103 is an interval based on the information indicating which state is the big hit. If it is determined that it is during the interval (YES in step S612), the process proceeds to step S613. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval is not in progress (NO in step S612), the process proceeds to step S614.

  In step S613, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines whether or not the set interval period determined in the process of step S605 or step S606 has elapsed since the special winning opening 23 was closed at the end of the previous round. To do. If it is determined that the set interval period has elapsed (YES in step S613), it is time to start the next round, so the process proceeds to step S607 already described. On the other hand, when it is determined that the set interval period has not elapsed (NO in step S613), the timing shifts to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG. 4 because it is not time to start the next round.

  As described above, if it is determined in step S603 that the opening has ended, and if it is time to start the next round after the set interval period has elapsed in step S613, step S610 follows step S607. The process proceeds. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, every time a round is started by the special winning opening control unit 108, an open command for notifying the opening start of the special winning opening 23 is transmitted by the command transmitting unit 110 to the command receiving unit 135. The

  In step S614, the big winning opening control unit 108, based on the information indicating which state the current state stored in the RAM 103 is a big hit, from the time the big winning opening 23 is closed in the final round It is determined whether or not the final round effect that is performed before the ending screen is displayed on the image display 6 is completed. If it is determined that the final round effect is being executed (YES in step S614), the process proceeds to step S627 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the final round effect is not being executed (NO in step S614), the process proceeds to step S615.

  In step S615, the winning prize control unit 108 determines the ending effect that is started after the final round effect is ended based on the information indicating which state the current state stored in the RAM 103 is the big hit. It is determined whether or not it is being executed. If it is determined that the ending effect is being executed (YES in step S615), the process proceeds to step S631 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending effect is not being executed (NO in step S615), the process proceeds to step S616.

  In step S616, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines that the current state is in the round, and based on the presence / absence of the detection signal from the special winning opening switch 115, whether the special winning opening switch 115 has been turned ON. Determine whether or not. If it is determined that the big prize opening switch 115 is turned on (YES in step S616), the process proceeds to step S617. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big prize opening switch 115 is not ON (NO in step S616), the process proceeds to step S618.

  In step S617, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines that it has detected the winning of the game ball in the special winning opening 23, and rewrites the winning number C of the game balls stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. . The big prize opening control unit 108 executes the process of step S617 every time the big prize opening switch 115 is turned ON, so that the total number of game balls won in the big prize opening 23 during one round (the number of winning prizes C ) Is accumulated and stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S618.

  In step S618, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines whether or not a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the special winning opening 23 was opened. Specifically, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 23 whose measurement has been started in the process of step S610 has reached a specified time (30 seconds in the present embodiment). . If it is determined that the specified opening time has elapsed (YES in step S618), the process proceeds to step S620. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specified opening time has not elapsed (NO in step S618), the process proceeds to step S619.

  In step S619, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines that the number C of winning game balls in the current round is the upper limit Cball number Cmax (10 in this embodiment) that defines the timing at which the special winning opening 23 is closed. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the winning number C has reached Cmax (YES in step S619), the process proceeds to step S620. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning number C is not Cmax (NO in step S619), the big winning opening process is ended, and the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S620, the special winning opening control unit 108 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 116 to end the opening control of the special winning opening 23, and notifies the transmission control unit 109 to that effect. As a result, the special winning opening 23 is closed. In this way, in the round, the grand prize opening control unit 108 determines the total number of game balls (winning number C) detected by the big prize opening switch 115 until 30 seconds have passed since the big prize opening 23 was opened. The special winning opening 23 is closed on the condition that 10 (Cmax) has been reached, or 30 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 23 without ten game balls winning. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S621.

  In step S <b> 620, the big winning opening control unit 108 determines whether or not the big hit number R stored in the RAM 103 is five. In other words, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines whether or not the branch round (5R) described with reference to FIG. 5 has ended. If it is determined that the round number R is 5 (YES in step S620), the process proceeds to step S622. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round number R is not 5 (NO in step S620), the process proceeds to step S623.

  In step S622, the transmission control unit 109 sets a close command in the RAM 103 in response to the notification from the special winning opening control unit 108 in step S620. Therefore, the close command is transmitted to the command receiving unit 135 when the branch round (5R) described with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S623.

  Here, the process of closing the branch round (5R) big winning opening 23 in step S620, the process of setting the close command in step S622, and the output process of transmitting this close command to the command receiving unit 135 in step S9 of FIG. Are continuously and instantaneously executed as a series of main operations by the game control unit 100. Therefore, the close command is transmitted to the command receiving unit 135 at the timing when the special winning opening 23 is closed in the branch round (5R). In the present embodiment, the processing from step S620 onward is performed on condition that the opening time of the big winning opening 23 reaches a specified opening time (30 seconds) or the winning number C reaches the upper limit number of game balls Cmax. Executed. Therefore, the timing at which the close command is transmitted to the command receiving unit 135 is that the opening time of the big winning opening 23 reaches the specified opening time or the winning number C is the upper limit number of game balls Cmax in the branch round (5R). It can be said that the timing has been reached.

  In step S623, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines whether or not the current round number R stored in the RAM 103 has reached the maximum number Rmax of big hits set in the process of step S605 or step S606. judge. If it is determined that Rmax has been reached (YES in step S623), the process proceeds to step S627 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that Rmax has not been reached (NO in step S623), the process proceeds to step S624.

  In step S624, the special winning opening control unit 108 starts measuring the interval period in order to control the timing of starting the next round. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S627 of FIG. 12, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines whether or not the final round effect has ended. Specifically, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines whether or not the preset presentation time of the final round has elapsed since the special winning opening 23 was closed in the final round. By this process, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the final round effect and start the ending effect. If it is determined that the final round effect has ended (YES in step S627), the process proceeds to step S628. On the other hand, when it is determined that the final round effect has not ended (NO in step S627), the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 628, the special winning opening control unit 108 resets the round number R stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S629.

  In step S629, the transmission control unit 109 sets an ending command instructing the effect control unit 130 to start the ending effect in the RAM 103. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the command receiver 135 by the output process (step S9 in FIG. 4) by the command transmitter 110. That is, the ending command is transmitted to the command receiving unit 135 at the timing when the final round effect is finished. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S630.

  In step S630, the transmission control unit 109 starts measuring the ending time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S631.

  In step S631, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines whether or not the set ending time set in the process of step S605 or S606 has elapsed since the ending time measurement start time in step S630. If it is determined that the set ending time has elapsed (YES in step S631), the process proceeds to step S632. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set ending time has not elapsed (NO in step S631), the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S632, the special winning opening control unit 108 ends the jackpot. Specifically, the big winning opening control unit 108 sets the flag indicating that the big hit stored in the RAM 103 is OFF to end the big win. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, in each round of 15R jackpot and 5R jackpot, an open command is sent from the command transmission unit 110 of the game control unit 100 at the timing when the big winning opening 23 is opened. Is transmitted to the command receiving unit 135 of the unit 130. Further, in the branch round (5R) of 15R jackpot and 5R jackpot, a close command is transmitted from the command transmission unit 110 of the game control unit 100 to the command reception unit 135 of the effect control unit 130 at the timing when the big winning opening 23 is closed. The When the final round effect ends, an ending command for instructing the start of the ending effect is transmitted from the command transmission unit 110 of the game control unit 100 to the command reception unit 135 of the effect control unit 130.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interruption processing performed by the effect control unit 130. Hereinafter, a process performed by the sub control unit 52 based on a command transmitted from the command transmission unit 110 of the main control unit 51 will be described with reference to FIG. The production control unit 130 of the sub control unit 52 performs a series of processes shown in FIG. 13 for a certain period of time (for example, 4 milliseconds), as in the main operation (see FIG. 4) performed by the game control unit 100 of the main control unit 51. Repeat every time. It should be noted that the processing performed by the effect control unit 130 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 13 and subsequent figures is executed by the CPU 131 itself or in accordance with a command issued by the CPU 131 based on a program stored in the ROM 132.

  First, in step S <b> 10, when the effect control unit 130 receives a command transmitted from the command transmission unit 110, the effect control unit 130 performs command reception processing. Details of this command reception processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S11, the effect control unit 130 performs effect button processing for realizing an effect on the effect based on the operation input of the effect button 37 or the effect key 38 by the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, the effect control unit 130 performs command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the RAM 133 in the command reception processing in step S10 to the image sound control unit 140 or the lamp control unit 150. By performing this command transmission process, the image sound control unit 140 is instructed to display an image on the image display 6 or output sound from the speaker 35, and the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 are turned on. The lamp control unit 150 is instructed to produce the movement of the movable accessory 7.

[Command reception processing]
14 and 15 are detailed flowcharts of the command reception process in step S10 of FIG. The command reception process will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  First, in step S <b> 101, the command receiving unit 135 determines whether or not an effect with a special symbol variation display on the image display 6 is being executed based on the information acquired from the image sound control unit 140. If it is determined that it is being executed (YES in step S101), the process proceeds to step S106. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not being executed (NO in step S101), the process proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, the command receiving unit 135 determines whether or not the variation start command set in step S49 of FIG. 9 has been received. If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S102), the process proceeds to step S103. On the other hand, if it is determined that the message has not been received (NO in step S102), the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S103, the display control unit 136 analyzes the change start command received by the command receiving unit 135 in step S102. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the display control unit 136 determines the effect pattern based on the change pattern setting information (design, change pattern, etc.) included in the change start command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the display control unit 136 displays the special symbol on the image display 6 in a variable manner based on the change pattern setting information, and starts producing the effect pattern determined in step S104. Specifically, the display control unit 136 sets a command instructing execution of the production of the decided production pattern in the RAM 133. This command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 by the command transmission process in step S12 of FIG. As a result, effects such as image display, audio output, and lighting of various lamps are started.

  On the other hand, in step S106, the command receiving unit 135 determines whether or not the fluctuation stop command set in the process of step S53 of FIG. 9 has been received. If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S106), the process proceeds to step S107. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data has not been received (NO in step S106), the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S107, the display control unit 136 terminates the special symbol variation display by the image display 6 and causes the image display 6 to display a stop symbol indicating the result of the special symbol lottery, and starts the processing in step S105. The production ends. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, the command receiving unit 135 determines whether or not the jackpot presentation start command set in the process of step S5603 in FIG. 10 has been received. If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S109), the process proceeds to step S110. On the other hand, if it is determined that the message has not been received (NO in step S109), the process proceeds to step S111.

  In step S110, the display control unit 136 determines the type of jackpot (5R jackpot or 15R jackpot) based on the information included in the jackpot presentation start command, and starts a jackpot presentation corresponding to the jackpot. Thus, the opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot, the effect of displaying the number of rounds and the effect image on the image display 6 during the jackpot, the effect by the speaker 35, the panel lamp 8, the movable accessory 7, etc. are started. As described with reference to FIG. 5, at least the effects before the ending start of 5R jackpot and the effects before 6R start of 15R jackpot are effects that the player cannot recognize whether the player is 5R jackpot or 15R jackpot. is there. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S111.

  In step S111, the command receiving unit 135 determines whether or not the close command set in the process of step S622 in FIG. 11 has been received. If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S111), the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, when it is determined that the data has not been received (NO in step S112), the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG.

  In step S <b> 112, the notification unit 138 instructs the display control unit 136 to start the R continuation expectation display (see FIG. 6) on the image display 6 via the image sound control unit 140. Specifically, in response to an instruction from the notification unit 138, the display control unit 136 sets a command for causing the image display 6 to start the R continuation expected display in the RAM 133. This command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 by the command transmission process in step S12 of FIG. Then, based on the control of the image sound control unit 140 that has received this command, the image display 6 starts the R continuation expectation display. Note that the process of determining whether or not the close command in step S111 has been received and the process of starting the R continuation expectation display in step S112 are executed instantaneously as a series of operations by the effect control unit 130. Here, as already described, the timing at which the special winning opening 23 is closed and the timing at which the close command is transmitted from the command transmission unit 110 can be regarded as simultaneous. The timing at which the close command is transmitted from the command transmission unit 110 and the timing at which the close command is received by the command reception unit 135 and the R continuation expectation display is started in step S112 can be regarded as simultaneous. From this, it can be considered that the timing when the special winning opening 23 is closed and the timing when the R continuation expectation display is started in step S112 are simultaneous. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG.

  By the processing of steps S111 and S112, the R continuation expectation display starts when the big winning opening 23 is closed in the branch round (see FIG. 5) of 5R jackpot and 15R jackpot.

  In step S113, the command receiving unit 135 determines whether or not the open command set in the process of step S611 in FIG. 11 has been received. If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S113), the process proceeds to step S114. On the other hand, when it is determined that the data has not been received (NO in step S113), the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S114, the display control unit 136 determines whether the R continuation expectation display started in the process of step S112 is being executed. If it is determined that the R continuation expectation display is being executed (YES in step S114), the process proceeds to step S115. On the other hand, when it is determined that the R continuation expectation display is not being executed (NO in step S114), the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S115, the notification unit 138 instructs the display control unit 136 to end the R continuation expectation display started in the process of step 112. Specifically, the display control unit 136 sets a command for ending the R continuation expectation display in the RAM 133 in response to an instruction from the notification unit 138. This command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 by the command transmission process in step S12 of FIG. And based on control of the image sound control part 140 which received this command, the R continuation expectation display by the image display 6 is complete | finished. The process for determining whether or not the open command in step S113 is received and the process for ending the R continuation expectation display in step S115 are instantaneously executed as a series of operations by the effect control unit 130. Here, as already described, the timing at which the special winning opening 23 is opened and the timing at which the open command is transmitted from the command transmission unit 110 can be regarded as simultaneous. The timing at which the open command is transmitted from the command transmission unit 110 and the timing at which the open command is received by the command reception unit 135 and the R continuation expectation display is terminated in step S115 can be regarded as simultaneous. From this, it can be considered that the timing when the special winning opening 23 is opened and the timing when the R continuation expectation display is ended in step S115 are simultaneous. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S116.

  With the processing of steps S113 to S115, only in the round (6R) following the 15R jackpot branch round (5R) (see FIG. 5), the R continuation expectation display ends when the big winning opening 23 is opened. Become.

  In step S116, the command receiving unit 135 determines whether or not the ending command set in the process of step S629 in FIG. 12 has been received. If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S116), the process proceeds to step S117. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been received (NO in step S116), the process proceeds to step S11 (effect button process) in FIG.

  In step S117, the display control unit 136 ends the jackpot effect started in step S110 of FIG. 14, and starts displaying the ending screen by the image display 6. Specifically, the display control unit 136 sets a command in the RAM 133 to instruct the image sound control unit 140 to end the jackpot effect and to display the ending screen. This command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 by the command transmission process in step S12 of FIG. And based on control of the image sound control part 140 which received this command, the big hit effect by the image display 6 is complete | finished, and the display of an ending screen is started. In this manner, the display control unit 136 ends the jackpot effect and starts displaying the ending screen at the timing when the ending command is received by the command receiving unit 135. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S118, the display control unit 136 determines whether or not the R continuation expected display started in the process of step S112 in FIG. 14 is being executed. If it is determined that the R continuation expectation display is being executed (YES in step S118), the process proceeds to step S119. On the other hand, if it is determined that the R continuation expectation display is not being executed (NO in step S118), the process proceeds to step S11 (effect button process) in FIG.

  In step S119, the notification unit 138 instructs the display control unit 136 to end the R continuation expectation display started in step 112. Specifically, the display control unit 136 sets a command for ending the R continuation expectation display in the RAM 133 in response to an instruction from the notification unit 138. This command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 by the command transmission process in step S12 of FIG. And based on control of the image sound control part 140 which received this command, the R continuation expectation display by the image display 6 is complete | finished. Note that the process of determining whether or not the ending command in step S116 has been received and the process of ending the R continuation expectation display in step S118 are instantaneously executed as a series of operations by the effect control unit 130. Here, as already described, the timing at which the special winning opening 23 is closed and the timing at which the ending command is transmitted from the command transmission unit 110 can be regarded as simultaneous. The timing at which the ending command is transmitted from the command transmitting unit 110 and the timing at which the ending command is received by the command receiving unit 135 and the R continuation expectation display is terminated in step S119 can be regarded as simultaneous. From this, it can be considered that the timing at which the special winning opening 23 is closed and the timing at which the R continuation expectation display is ended in step S119 are simultaneous. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S11 (effect button process) in FIG.

  By the processing of steps S116 to S119, the R continuation expectation display is ended at the time when the ending effect is started in the final round (5R; branching round) of 5R jackpot (see FIG. 5). Further, the ending effect is started in the final round (15R) of 15R jackpot (see FIG. 5) by the processing of steps S116 to S119.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15, in the case of 5R jackpot, the effect control unit 130 of the sub control unit 52 starts the R continuation expectation display when receiving the close command, and then receives the ending command. R continuation expectation display ends. In the case of 15R jackpot, the effect control unit 130 of the sub control unit 52 starts the R continuation expectation display when receiving the close command, and thereafter ends the R continuation expectation display when receiving the open command.

[Operational effects of this embodiment]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to simply display the R continuation expectation in a relatively short period of time immediately before recognizing whether the player has won 5R jackpot or 15R jackpot. . For this reason, for example, even when a series of effect display with a story characteristic is performed on the image display unit 6, it is avoided that the player cannot concentrate on this effect display, and the player continues with the R continuation expectation display. It is possible to avoid a decrease in the expectation of continuing the round.

[Modification of this embodiment]
In the present embodiment, the case where the R continuation expectation display is performed by the image display 6 has been described (see FIG. 6). However, in the present embodiment, the R continuation expectation display may be notified to the player from the speaker 35 using sound. In this case, the notification by the speaker 35 is started in step S112 in FIG. 14, and the notification by the speaker 35 is ended in step S115 or S119 in FIG. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the R continuation expectation display may be displayed on the image display 6 and may be notified to the player from the speaker 35 using sound.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the types of jackpots have been described with two types of jackpots, 5R jackpot and 15R jackpot as an example. However, in this embodiment, the number of types of jackpots may be three or more.

  In this embodiment, the branch round is set to 5R as an example. However, in this embodiment, the branch round may be another round.

  In the present embodiment, the close command is transmitted when the special winning opening 23 is closed in the branch round (see steps S620 to S622 in FIG. 11). However, in the present embodiment, the close command may be transmitted when the special winning opening 23 is closed in all rounds. In this case, step S621 in FIG. 11 is deleted, and processing for counting up the number of rounds is inserted between step S113 and step S114 in FIG. 14 is inserted between step S111 and step S112 in FIG. 14. If the branch round is in progress, the process proceeds to step S112. If the branch round is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S112. It will move to step S113.

  In addition, the shape, number, and installation position of each component provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized even in other shapes, numbers, and installation positions. Needless to say, you can. Further, it goes without saying that the numerical values and the like used in the above-described processing are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized even with other numerical values.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated in detail using embodiment, the above-mentioned description is only the illustration of this invention in all the points, and does not intend to limit the range. It goes without saying that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, it is to be understood that the terms used in the present specification are used in the meaning normally used in the art unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 4 Display 5 Frame member 6 Image display 7 Movable accessory 8 Board lamp 20 Game area 21 1st starting port 22 2nd starting port 23 Large winning port 24 Normal winning port 25 Gate 26 Outlet 27 Electric Tulip 31 Handle 32 Lever 33 Stop Button 34 Eject Button 35 Speaker 36 Frame Lamp 37 Production Button 38 Production Key 39 Dish 51 Main Control Unit 52 Sub Control Unit 100 Game Control Unit 101, 121, 131, 141, 151 CPU
102, 122, 132, 142, 152 ROM
103, 123, 133, 143, 153 RAM
105 Winning Detection Unit 106 Random Number Acquisition Unit 107 Special Symbol Processing Unit 108 Large Winning Port Control Unit 109 Transmission Control Unit 110 Command Transmission Unit 111 First Start Port Switch (SW)
112 Second start switch (SW)
113 Electric tulip opening / closing part 114 Gate switch (SW)
115 grand prize opening switch (SW)
116 Grand prize opening and closing part 117 Normal prize opening switch (SW)
120 Dispensing Control Unit 125 Dispensing Motor 126 Dispensing Detection Unit 127 Ball Detecting Unit 128 Full Tank Detection Unit 130 Production Control Unit 134 RTC
135 Command Reception Unit 136 Display Control Unit 138 Notification Unit 140 Image Sound Control Unit 150 Lamp Control Unit

Claims (2)

A pachinko gaming machine that includes a main control unit that executes a jackpot lottery and transmits a command related to the lottery result, and a sub-control unit that controls an effect on the player based on the command transmitted from the main control unit. There,
The main control unit
A prize winning opening control means for controlling a prize winning opening and closing means to perform a round of closing after closing the prize winning opening at least once when winning the jackpot lottery;
Command sending means for sending a close command for notifying the closing at the timing of closing the big winning opening by the big winning opening control means,
The sub-control unit
Command receiving means for receiving the close command;
In response to receiving the close command by the command receiving means, a notification means for notifying the player of information that expects the player to continue the round ,
The command transmission means transmits an open command for notifying the opening at a timing when the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening control means,
The command receiving means receives the open command,
When the information that is expected to continue the round is being notified to the player, the notification means notifies the information that the round is expected when the open command is received by the command receiving means. Exit, pachinko machines. The command transmission means transmits an ending command for notifying the player of the end of the jackpot,
The command receiving means receives the ending command,
When the information that is expected to continue the round is being notified to the player, the notification means notifies the information that the round is expected when the ending command is received by the command reception means. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the player is notified of the end of the jackpot and at the same time.

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