JP5856238B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that performs a lottery on condition that a game ball has won a predetermined winning opening.

  Conventionally, lottery is performed according to the winning of a game ball to a predetermined winning opening, and when the lottery result is a win, the variable winning opening is opened and closed over a plurality of rounds. There are pachinko machines where the production is performed. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in the case of a big hit of 15 rounds, production 1 is performed for 40 seconds in the first to third rounds, and production is performed in the fourth to sixth rounds. Production 2 is performed for 40 seconds. As described above, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, an effect is performed in accordance with the progress of the big hit round.

JP 2010-75274 A

  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has the following problems. That is, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the effect time of the effect executed in one or a plurality of rounds is fixed, and the time required for the progress of the actual round may not match the effect time. . Specifically, until the predetermined number of game balls are won in the grand prize opening (or until 30 seconds have elapsed from the opening of the big prize opening), the state where the grand prize opening is maintained is maintained. The time of each round depends on the game nail around the big prize opening. For this reason, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the actual round time is longer than the production time and the production ends too early, or the actual round time is shorter than the production time and the production is cut off halfway. As a result, the player may feel uncomfortable.

  Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing an appropriate round performance.

  One aspect of the present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. Note that reference numerals in parentheses, supplementary explanations, and the like in this column indicate correspondence with embodiments described later in order to help understanding of one aspect of the present invention. It is not limited.

  The gaming machine (1) according to one aspect of the present invention performs a lottery in accordance with the winning of a game ball to a predetermined winning opening (25a, 25b, etc.), and the variable winning opening (28 Etc.), a variable prize opening control means (S16) for repeatedly executing the variable prize opening opening / closing process for a plurality of rounds, and an effect storage means for storing a plurality of effects with different effect times. (502), measuring means (S405) for measuring the time of at least one of the plurality of rounds, and one effect among the effects based on the time measured by the measuring means Selecting means (S420) for selecting and an effect executing means (S) for executing the effect selected by the selecting means when the variable prize opening opening / closing process is performed by the variable prize opening control means. 14) and a.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the measuring means receives an open command indicating opening of the variable prize opening and a close command indicating closing of the variable prize opening, and receives the open command and then closes the command. You may measure the time until it receives.

  Moreover, in one aspect of the present invention, the measuring means may receive an open command indicating opening of the variable prize opening and measure the time between the open commands.

  Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the measuring unit measures the time of each round from the start of opening / closing process of the variable winning opening by the variable winning opening control unit to the predetermined round, and the selecting unit includes: An effect of the next round of the predetermined round may be selected based on the time measured by the measuring means.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the selection unit calculates an average time of one or more rounds based on the time measured by the measurement unit, and in one or more rounds based on the calculated average time. An effect to be executed may be selected.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately execute a round effect.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A flowchart showing an example of main operations performed by the main control unit 100 A flowchart showing a special prize opening process performed by the main control unit 100 The figure which shows an example of the effect performed during the jackpot of the gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment. The figure which shows the time passage of each round in the jackpot of the gaming machine 1 in 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the change of the production time of the 6th round The figure which shows the flow of processing of each control part during jackpot game The flowchart which shows an example of the round production time calculation process performed in the production control part 400 The flowchart which shows an example of the presentation execution process performed in the presentation control part 400 The flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in the image sound control part 500 The figure which shows the change of the production time in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the flow of the production execution process in 2nd Embodiment. The figure shown about the change of the production time in other embodiment. The figure which shows an example of distribution of time of each round in a plurality of jackpot games

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. In the following description, in order to clarify the technical significance of the present invention, the basic configuration and basic processing of the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention are described, and then the specific implementation of the present invention is described. The form is illustrated.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
In FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball launched by an instruction operation by a player wins a prize, for example. 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 main part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 around a hinge provided on the shaft support side, and the game board 2 is detachably attached to the frame member 5. Yes. And the lock part 43 is provided in the predetermined position (for example, edge part on the opposite side to a shaft support side) which becomes the front side of the frame member 5, and the frame member 5 is unlocked by unlocking the lock part 43. Can be opened.

  A game area 20 for playing a game with a game ball is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. In the gaming area 20, a rail member (from which a game ball launched from below (the launching device 211; see FIG. 4) rises along the main surface of the game board 2 and forms a path toward the upper position of the gaming area 20 ( (Not shown).

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an image display 21 that displays images for various effects at positions that are easily visible to the player. The image display 21 notifies the player of the symbol lottery result (symbol variation result) by displaying, for example, a decorative symbol according to the progress of the game by the player, or the advance notice of the appearance of characters or items. Display the production. The image display 21 is described as a liquid crystal display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) dot display device, and a 7-segment display (hereinafter referred to as a 7-segment display device). However, any other display device may be used.

  Further, a movable accessory 22 and a board lamp 23 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The movable accessory 22 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and performs various effects by moving it with a predetermined operation in accordance with the progress of the game by the player. The board lamp 23 emits light according to the progress of the game by the player, thereby performing various effects by light.

  The game area 20 is provided with a game nail and a windmill (both not shown) that change the direction in which the game ball falls downward. Further, in the game area 20, various bonuses related to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1, as an example of various prizes related to winning and lottery, a first starting port 25a, a second starting port 25b, a gate 27, a big winning port 28, and a normal winning port 29 are arranged on the game board 2. It is installed. Further, the game area 20 is provided with a discharge port 24 for discharging out of the game area 20 a game ball that has not been won in the winning area among the game balls launched into the game area 20.

  When a game ball enters the first start opening 25a, the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) starts. The first start opening 25a is provided with a predetermined “special electric accessory” (large winning opening opening / closing unit 115) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (for example, a first special symbol display 31a described later). It is a winning opening related to winning a game ball to be activated. When a game ball enters the second start opening 25b, a prize is awarded and the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) is started. The second start opening 25b operates a predetermined special electric accessory (large winning opening opening / closing part 115) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (for example, a second special symbol display 31b described later). This is a winning opening related to winning a game ball. When the game ball passes through the gate 27, a normal symbol lottery (open / close lottery) is started.

  The second starting port 25b includes an electric tulip 26 in the vicinity of the entrance of the game ball as an example of “ordinary electric accessory”. The electric tulip 26 has a pair of wings imitating tulip flowers, and the pair of wings opens and closes left and right by driving an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 (for example, an electric solenoid), which will be described later. Lights up or blinks together. When the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 26 is closed, the entrance of the second start port 25b is almost closed, so that the game ball hardly enters the second start port 25b. On the other hand, when the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 26 are opened to the left and right, the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 25b is expanded, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 25b. When the electric tulip 26 wins the normal symbol lottery started when the game ball passes through the gate 27, the pair of blade portions open for a specified time while lighting or blinking, and opens and closes a specified number of times.

  The “Large Winner” is one that makes it easier to win a prize when an accessory is activated. The big winning opening 28 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is located below the second start opening 25b. The special winning opening 28 is normally in a closed state so that a game ball cannot enter, but is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery, the second special symbol lottery). . The special symbol lottery results include big hits, small wins, and loses. There are two types of jackpots: long hits and short hits. The special winning opening 28 is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern according to the result of the special symbol lottery.

  An electric accessory for opening / closing or enlarging / reducing the “big prize opening” is a “special electric accessory” (for example, the big prize opening / closing unit 115). Although the detailed structure and drive mechanism of the special prize opening / closing part 115 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are omitted, the operation of the special electric combination according to the result of the special symbol lottery (for example, the structure of the special electric combination) Part of the game board 2 protrudes and inclines from the main surface of the game board 2), so that the big winning opening 28 is in an open state, and a game ball can easily enter. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is accompanied by a mechanism (so-called “actual accessory continuous actuating device”) that allows the special electric accessory to be operated continuously, and the special electric accessory follows a predetermined operation pattern. Driven.

  For example, the special electric accessory at the special winning opening 28 is in a round in which it is in an open state until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 29.5 seconds have elapsed or 10 game balls have been won or the accumulated accumulated time is within 1.8 seconds). Is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times or once) (so-called “big hit game” is executed). Note that the big winning lottery 29 does not start even if the game ball wins.

  Specifically, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a long win, the round winning opening 28 is maintained until a predetermined condition (for example, 30 seconds elapses or 10 game balls are won) is satisfied. Is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When the result of the special symbol lottery is short hit, the special winning opening 28 keeps the round in which the open state is maintained until a predetermined condition (for example, 0.1 second elapses) is satisfied by a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). repeat. In addition, in the small hit, an operation in which the winning opening 28 is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) such that the accumulated opening time becomes a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) is determined a predetermined number of times (for example, Once). Thus, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 at the time of a small hit is the same as the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 at the time of a short hit.

  In addition, a display 3 is provided at a predetermined position (for example, lower right) of the game board 2 to display the result of the above-described special symbol lottery or normal symbol lottery and the number of holds. Details of the display 3 will be described later.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 has two start ports (a first start port 25a and a second start port 25b) arranged in the game area 20, but when a game ball enters, it wins a prize. There may be only one or three or more start openings for starting the special symbol lottery. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, one big prize opening 28 is provided in the game area 20, but a plurality of big prize openings having the same function as the big prize opening 28 may be provided.

  In addition, as will be apparent from the description below, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may vary in jackpot probability that a jackpot will be drawn in a special symbol lottery under predetermined conditions.

For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a state in which the jackpot probability is relatively low (low probability gaming state; for example, jackpot probability is 1/300) to a state in which the jackpot probability is relatively high (high probability gaming state; for example, jackpot Probability may vary to 1/30). In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can reduce the special symbol variation time during the special symbol lottery under a predetermined condition, increase the probability of winning during the normal symbol lottery, or the normal symbol variation time during the normal symbol lottery. In some cases, the opening time of the blade portion of the electric tulip 26 may be shortened, or the number of times the blade portion of the electric tulip 26 may be opened and closed (electrical chew support; see “electric tulip processing” described later).

  Here, the payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball enters the first start port 25a, the second start port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29 (winning), a predetermined number per game ball is determined according to the place where the game ball has won. Prize balls are paid out. For example, when a game ball wins the first start port 25a or the second start port 25b, four prize balls are awarded, and when a game ball wins the big prize port 28, thirteen prize balls are awarded. Then, 10 prize balls are each paid out. Even if it is detected that a game ball has passed through the gate 27, no prize ball is paid out in conjunction with it.

(Configuration of frame members of pachinko machines)
On the front side of the frame member 5, a handle 51, a lever 52, a stop button 53, an eject button 54, a speaker 55, a frame lamp 56, an effect button 57, an effect key 58, a dish 59, a lock part 43, and the like are provided. Yes.

  When the player touches the handle 51 and performs an operation to rotate the lever 52 in the clockwise direction, the launching device 211 (at 100 hits per minute) with a hitting force corresponding to the operation angle (for example, 100 per minute). 4) electrically fires the game ball. The dish 59 is provided so as to protrude forward of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and temporarily stores game balls to be supplied to the launching device 211. In addition, the above-described prize ball is paid out to the plate 59. Then, the game balls stored in the tray 59 are supplied to the launching device 211 one by one by a supply device (not shown) at a timing linked with the operation by the player's lever 52. In addition, the plate 59 may be configured by integrating the upper and lower plates, or may be configured by separating the upper plate and the lower plate. The handle 51 may emit light under predetermined conditions.

  The stop button 53 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 51, and even when the player touches the handle 51 and rotates the lever 52 in the clockwise direction, the game ball is released by being pressed by the player. Is temporarily stopped. The take-out button 54 is provided on the front surface in the vicinity of the position where the tray 59 is provided. When the player presses the game ball, the game ball stored on the tray 59 is dropped into a box (not shown).

  The speaker 55 and the frame lamp 56 each notify the gaming state and situation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and perform various effects. The speaker 55 performs various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. Further, the frame lamp 56 performs various effects by light depending on a pattern by lighting / flashing, a difference in emission color, or the like. Note that the frame lamp 56 may change the light irradiation direction and produce an effect by changing the irradiation direction.

(display)
Next, the display 3 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, the display 3 includes a first special symbol display 31a, a second special symbol display 31b, a first special symbol hold indicator 32a, a second special symbol hold indicator 32b, a normal symbol indicator 33, and a normal symbol indicator 33. A symbol hold display 34 and a game status display 35 are provided.

  In the first special symbol display 31a, the display symbol is changed and displayed in response to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 25a. For example, the first special symbol display 31a is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins at the first starting port 25a, the special symbol (first special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner and the lottery result is displayed. To do.

  The second special symbol display 31b is displayed with the display symbol varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 25b. For example, the second special symbol display 31b is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins in the second start opening 25b, the special symbol (second special symbol) is variably displayed and the lottery result is displayed. To do.

  In the normal symbol display 33, the display symbol is changed and displayed in response to the game ball passing through the gate 27. For example, the normal symbol display 33 is constituted by an LED display device, and when a game ball passes through the gate 27, the normal symbol is variably displayed and the lottery result is displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 32a displays the number of times the first special symbol lottery is held. The second special symbol hold indicator 32b displays the number of times the second special symbol lottery is held. The normal symbol hold display 34 displays the number of times the normal symbol lottery is held.

  For example, during a period in which the display symbols are variably displayed by the first special symbol display 31a, the second special symbol display 31b or the normal symbol display 33 (while the variation display for one winning is being performed), When another game ball wins, the change display of the display pattern for the winning game ball is held for a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times) until the change display for the previously won game ball ends. .

  The fact that such a hold is made and the number of the hold (number of undrawn times) are displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 32a, the second special symbol hold indicator 32b, and the normal symbol hold indicator 34. For example, the first special symbol hold indicator 32a, the second special symbol hold indicator 32b, and the normal symbol hold indicator 34 are each constituted by LED display devices arranged in a row, and the number of times of hold is displayed according to the lighting mode. .

  The game state display 35 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. As will be apparent from the description below, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set with a plurality of gaming states (for example, a normal gaming state, a probable variation gaming state, a short-time gaming state, and a latent certain gaming state). When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the gaming state indicator 35 notifies the gaming state. For example, the gaming status indicator 35 is composed of a plurality of LED display devices, and the gaming status is displayed according to the lighting mode.

(Input device)
Next, an input device provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an effect button 57 and an effect key 58 as an example of an input device.

  The effect button 57 and the effect key 58 are provided for the player to input the effect. The effect button 57 is provided on the side of the upper surface of the dish 59 protruding forward of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The production key 58 has a center key and a plurality of keys arranged in a substantially cross shape, and is provided on the upper side of the plate 59 adjacent to the production button 57. For example, the production key 58 is configured such that one central key is arranged at the center and four peripheral keys having substantially the same shape are arranged around the central key.

  The effect button 57 and the effect key 58 are each pressed by the player to perform a predetermined effect. For example, the player operates the four surrounding keys of the effect key 58 to move the cursor from a plurality of selection items displayed on the image display 21 to a desired selection item. By operating the key, it is possible to confirm the selection of the selection item indicated by the cursor.

(Configuration on the back side of the frame member)
Further, on the back side of the frame member 5, a ball tank for storing game balls for payout and a payout device (including a payout driving unit 311) for paying out game balls to the tray 59 are provided. Is attached. For example, a main board, a sub board, and the like are disposed on the rear surface of the game board 2.

(Outline of main board)
Specifically, a main control board on which a main control unit 100 that performs internal lottery, determination of winning, and the like is configured is disposed on the main board. The main board is sealed by a main board case made of a transparent member so that a trace remains when opened.

(Outline of sub-board)
In addition, the sub-board includes a launch control board configured with a launch control unit 200 that controls a launch device 211 that launches a game ball to the upper part of the game area 20, and a payout control unit 300 that controls payout of a prize ball. A payout control board, an effect control board configured with an effect control unit 400 for overall control of effects, an image control board configured with an image sound control unit 500 for controlling effects with images and sounds, and various lamps ( A lamp control board and the like on which a lamp control unit 600 for controlling effects by the frame lamp 56, the panel lamp 23) and the movable accessory 22 is arranged. In addition, on the rear surface of the game board 2, 24V (volt) AC power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is converted into DC power of various voltages, and the DC power of each voltage is applied to the above-described various boards and the like. A switching power supply for outputting is provided.

(Control device)
(Outline of control device)
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a control device that performs operation control and signal processing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In FIG. 4, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 100, a launch control unit 200, a payout control unit 300, an effect control unit 400, an image sound control unit 500, and a lamp control unit 600.

(Main control unit in the control device)
The main control unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103. The CPU 101 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the number of payout prize balls, such as internal lottery and winning determination. The ROM 102 stores programs executed by the CPU 101, various data, and the like, and the RAM 103 is used as a work memory for the CPU 101. Hereinafter, main functions of the main control unit 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 100 performs a special symbol lottery (a first special symbol lottery or a second special symbol lottery) when a game ball wins a prize at the first starting port 25a or the second starting port 25b, and whether or not it is won in the special symbol lottery. Determination result data indicating such is sent to the effect control unit 400. In addition, the main control unit 100 includes data indicating a variation setting of the winning probability determined according to the special symbol lottery (for example, a variation setting from 1/300 to 1/30) and a special symbol variation time reduction setting, Data indicating the setting for shortening the normal symbol variation time determined according to the normal symbol lottery is sent to the effect control unit 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade portion of the electric tulip 26 is open, the number of times the blade portion is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval at which the blade portion opens and closes. In addition, the main control unit 100 determines the number of times when the game ball has won the first start port 25a, the number of times when the game ball has won the second start port 25b, and the game ball has passed through the gate 27. Manage the number of hold times.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 28 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main control unit 100 opens the special winning opening 28 so as to project and incline until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 29.5 seconds have elapsed or 10 game balls have been won or the accumulated cumulative release time is within 1.8 seconds). Control is performed so that the round to be in a state is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times or once). In addition, the main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing time interval at which the special winning opening 28 opens and closes.

  When a game ball wins in the first start port 25a, the second start port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29, the main control unit 100 determines a predetermined amount per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 300 is instructed to pay out the number of prize balls. For example, the main control unit 100 may have four prize balls when a game ball wins the first start opening 25a or the second start opening 25b, and 13 prize balls when a game ball wins the big prize opening 28, a normal prize opening. When a game ball wins in 29, an instruction command (command) is sent to the payout control unit 300 so as to pay out 10 prize balls.

  Even if the main control unit 100 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 27, the main control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 300 to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 300 pays out a prize ball in accordance with an instruction from the main control unit 100, information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 300 is sent to the main control unit 100. Then, the main control unit 100 manages the number of prize balls paid out based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 300.

  The main control unit 100 controls the launching device 211 that launches the game ball via the launch control unit 200. For example, the main control unit 100 transmits a signal permitting the operation of the launching device 211 to launch a game ball to the launch control unit 200 via the payout control unit 300 based on a predetermined condition.

(Switches related to the main control unit in the control device)
In order to realize the above-described functions, the main control unit 100 includes a first start port switch 111a, a second start port switch 111b, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112, a gate switch 113, a big prize opening switch 114, a big prize opening opening / closing. 115, normal winning opening switch 116, first special symbol indicator 31a, second special symbol indicator 31b, first special symbol hold indicator 32a, second special symbol hold indicator 32b, normal symbol indicator 33, normal A symbol hold display 34 and a game status display 35 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 a detects that a game ball has won the first start port 25 a and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The second start port switch 111b detects that a game ball has won the second start port 25b and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  The electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 opens and closes the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 26 in response to a control signal sent from the main control unit 100.

  The gate switch 113 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 27 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  The big prize opening switch 114 detects that a game ball has won the big prize opening 28 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  The special prize opening / closing unit 115 opens and closes the special prize opening 28 in response to a control signal sent from the main control unit 100.

  The normal winning port switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the normal winning port 29 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

(On-hold indicator of the main control unit in the control device)
In addition, the main control unit 100 displays the result of the first special symbol lottery started by winning the game ball to the first starting port 25a on the first special symbol display 31a.

  The main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings in which the lottery is put on hold in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 25a on the first special symbol holding display 32a. The main control unit 100 displays the result of the second special symbol lottery started by winning the game ball in the second starting port 25b on the second special symbol display 31b. The main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings in which the lottery is put on hold according to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 25b on the second special symbol holding display 32b.

  The main control unit 100 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery started by passing the game ball to the gate 27 on the normal symbol display 33. Then, the main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings on which the lottery is put on hold according to the passing of the game ball to the gate 27 on the normal symbol holding display 34.

  Further, the main control unit 100 transmits various types of information to a host computer provided in a store (hall) where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Then, the main control unit 100 transmits information regarding the number of paid-out prize balls acquired from the payout control unit 300, information indicating the state of the main control unit 100, and the like to the host computer.

(Launch control unit in the control device)
The launch control unit 200 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, and a RAM 203. The CPU 201 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the launching device 211. The ROM 202 stores programs executed by the CPU 201 and various data, and the RAM 203 is used as a work memory for the CPU 201.

  When the position of the lever 52 is in the neutral position, the lever 52 is in a firing stop state without outputting a signal. When the lever 52 is rotated in the clockwise direction, the lever 52 outputs a signal corresponding to the rotation angle to the launch control unit 200 as a hitting ball firing command signal.

  The launch control unit 200 controls the launch operation of the launch device 211 based on the hit ball launch command signal. For example, the launch control unit 200 controls the operation of the launch device 211 such that the speed at which the game ball is launched increases as the rotation angle of the lever 52 increases. Further, the launch control unit 200 can perform the launch operation of the launch device 211 by receiving a signal permitting launch from the main control unit 100. On the other hand, when the signal indicating that the stop button 53 is pressed is output or the control signal for stopping the emission is output from the main control unit 100, the launch control unit 200 performs the operation of launching the game ball by the launch device 211. Stop.

(Discharge control unit in the control device)
The payout control unit 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, and a RAM 303. The CPU 301 performs a calculation process when controlling the payout of the payout ball. The ROM 302 stores programs executed by the CPU 301, various data, and the like, and the RAM 303 is used as a working memory for the CPU 301 and the like. Then, the payout control unit 300 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the main control unit 100.

  Specifically, the payout control unit 300 acquires from the main control unit 100 a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won. Then, the payout driving unit 311 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 311 is configured by a drive unit including a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the game ball storage unit.

  In addition, the payout control unit 300 ensures that a predetermined amount of game balls are stored in a predetermined place, and various switches for detecting that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out (the payout ball detection switch 312, Input signals from the fraud detection switch 313, the ball presence detection switch 314, and the full tank detection switch 315) are received.

  Also, the payout control unit 300 transmits various information to the host computer. For example, the payout control unit 300 transmits information on the number of prize balls instructed to be paid out to the payout driving unit 311, information on the number of prize balls actually paid out, and the like to the host computer. Also, the payout control unit 300 transmits similar information to the main control unit 100.

(Production control unit in the control device)
The effect control unit 400 includes a CPU (effect control CPU) 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, and an RTC (real time clock) 404. In addition, an effect button 57 and an effect key 58 are connected to the effect control unit 400. The CPU 401 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The ROM 402 stores programs executed by the CPU 401, various data, and the like, and the RAM 403 is used as a working memory for the CPU 401. The RTC 404 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 400 sets production contents based on data indicating the special symbol lottery result and the like sent from the main control unit 100. At that time, when the player presses the effect button 57 or the effect key 58, the effect control unit 400 may set the effect content according to the operation input. In addition, when the game for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is interrupted for a predetermined period or longer, the effect control unit 400 sets an effect for waiting for a customer as one of the effects.

  Furthermore, when the main control unit 100 outputs data indicating that the winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery is changed, or when outputting data indicating that the special symbol change time at the time of the special symbol lottery is shortened, When the data indicating that the normal symbol variation time at the time of the normal symbol lottery is shortened is output, the effect control unit 400 sets the effect contents corresponding to the contents indicated by the output data. Then, the effect control unit 400 sends commands for instructing execution of the set effect contents to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600, respectively.

  In addition, the production control unit 400 measures the time of each round that is a big hit, and changes the production time of the production executed in each round of the big hit based on the measured time. Details of the change in the production time by the production control unit 400 will be described later.

(Image sound control unit in the control device)
The image sound control unit 500 includes a CPU (image sound control CPU) 501, a ROM 502, and a RAM 503. The CPU 501 performs a calculation process when controlling an image expressing the content of the effect. The ROM 502 stores programs executed by the CPU 501 and various data, and the RAM 503 is used as a working memory for the CPU 501.

  The image sound control unit 500 controls the image displayed on the image display 21 and the sound output from the speaker 55 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Specifically, in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, a symbol image or background image displayed during the game on the image display 21, a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result, and a notice effect for the player. Image data such as characters and items to be displayed is stored.

  Further, the ROM 502 of the image sound controller 500 synchronizes with the image displayed on the image display 21 or independently of the displayed image, such as music and sound output from the speaker 55, and effects such as jingle. Various acoustic data such as sound are stored. The CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 from the image data and sound data stored in the ROM 502. The CPU 501 performs image processing for background image display, symbol image display, symbol image variation, character / item display, and the like using the read image data. Further, the CPU 501 performs voice processing using the read acoustic data. Then, the CPU 501 displays the image indicated by the image processed image data on the image display 21. Further, the CPU 501 outputs the sound indicated by the sound data subjected to the sound processing from the speaker 55.

(Lamp control unit in the control device)
The lamp control unit 600 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, and a RAM 603. The CPU 601 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 and the operation of the movable accessory 22. The ROM 602 stores programs executed by the CPU 601 and various data, and the RAM 603 is used as a working memory for the CPU 601.

  The lamp control unit 600 controls the lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56, the emission color, and the like based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. In addition, the lamp control unit 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 22 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400.

  Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (light emission pattern data) for the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. Data) is stored. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 based on the read light emission pattern data. In addition, the ROM 602 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 22 corresponding to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the operation of the movable accessory 22 based on the read operation pattern data.

[Main operations of main control unit 100]
Next, main operations performed in the main control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main operations performed by the main control unit 100. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 5 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. . Note that the main process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5 is performed by the CPU 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 102.

  In the random number update process (step S11), the main control unit 100 updates various random numbers of the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal design random number stored in the RAM 103. Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining the result of the special symbol lottery (the jackpot, the jackpot or the loss). The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (per probability variation length, per probability variation short, latent big hit, per normal length, per normal short, etc.) when the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when the result of the special symbol lottery is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether the normal symbol lottery is won or lost. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal design random number are incremented by “1” every time the process of step S11 is performed. Then, the value at the time when each lottery (the winning of the game ball to the first and second start ports and the passing of the game ball to the gate 27) is performed is the start port switch (SW) process in step S12 and the step S13. It is acquired by the gate switch (SW) process and used in the special symbol process in step S14 and the normal symbol process in step S15. Each random number returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value set for each random number, and is incremented by one again.

  In the start port switch (SW) process (step S12), the main control unit 100 monitors the states of the first start port switch 111a and the second start port switch 111b, and a detection signal is output from either switch. In addition, a process related to the hold number U1 for the first special symbol lottery and the hold number U2 for the second special symbol lottery, a process for obtaining random numbers (a jackpot random number, a symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number) are executed. Specifically, when the first start port switch 111a or the second start port switch 111b detects winning of a game ball, the main control unit 100 sets the hold number U1 or the hold number U2 to a predetermined number (for example, 4). Increase by 1 to the upper limit. Further, the main control unit 100 acquires the random number and stores it in the RAM 103 as a random number corresponding to the holding ball whose holding number U1 or U2 is increased. Further, the main control unit 100 performs a preliminary determination process based on the acquired random number. In the pre-judgment process, based on the acquired random numbers, the result of special symbol lottery is that the type of jackpot if it was a big win (long win, short win, transition to gaming state, etc.), presence / absence of reach, fluctuation pattern, etc. It is determined and stored as prior determination information.

  In the gate switch (SW) process (step S13), the main control unit 100 monitors the state of the gate switch 113. When the game ball passes through the gate 27 and a detection signal is output from the gate switch 113, it is normal. It is determined whether or not the number of symbols in the lottery is less than the upper limit. If it is determined that the reserved number is less than the upper limit value, the normal symbol random number used in the normal symbol processing in step S15 is acquired and stored in the RAM 103, and the normal symbol lottery reserved number is increased by one. .

  In the special symbol process (step S14), the main control unit 100 executes the special symbol lottery, displays the special symbol on the image display 21 in a variable manner, and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol lottery. Execute the process. Specifically, when the main control unit 100 is not in a big hit and the change of the special symbol has not started, the main control unit 100 reduces the reservation number U1 or U2 by 1 and digests the retained ball. More specifically, the main control unit 100 acquires a jackpot random number stored in the start port SW process related to the digested holding ball and performs a jackpot determination. In the jackpot determination, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot by determining whether or not the acquired jackpot random number is equal to a value indicating a predetermined jackpot. In the jackpot determination, the main control unit 100 determines the jackpot type (per probability variation length, per probability variation shortage, latent big hit, normal length per unit, normal short per unit etc.) based on the acquired symbol random number. Further, the main control unit 100 determines a variation pattern for varying the special symbol according to the result of the jackpot determination, sets a variation start command indicating the variation pattern, and starts variation of the special symbol. Further, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variation when the variation of the special symbol is started, and stops the special symbol when the predetermined time has elapsed. At the same time, a change stop command indicating change stop is set.

  In the normal symbol process (step S15), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the normal symbol random number acquired in the gate switch process in step S13 matches the winning value. Then, after the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display 33 (see FIG. 3) of the display 3, the normal symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed.

  In the big prize opening process (step S16), the main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing of the big prize opening 28 via the big prize opening opening / closing part 115 when the special symbol lottery is won (big hit or small win). To do. For example, in the case of a big hit game, the main control unit 100 repeats a predetermined number of rounds in which the open state of the big prize opening 28 is maintained until a predetermined condition (for example, 30 seconds elapse or 10 game balls are won) is satisfied. Repeat (for example, 15 times). Details of the special winning opening process in step S16 will be described later.

In the electric tulip process (step S17), the main control unit 100 performs step S1.
When it is determined in the normal symbol processing of 5 that the normal symbol random number matches the winning value, the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 26 are operated via the electric tulip opening / closing unit 112. When the electric tulip 26 is operated, a game ball can be won in the second start port 25b, and when the game ball wins in the second start port 25b, the second special symbol lottery is started.

  In the winning ball process (step S18), as described above, the main control unit 100 controls the number of winning game balls and controls the payout of the winning ball according to the winning.

  In the output process (step S19), the main control unit 100 is necessary for various commands and effects set in the RAM 103 in the start port SW process in step S12, the special symbol process in step S14, the special winning prize process in step S16, and the like. Information is sent to the production control unit 400. For example, when an open command (described later) is set in the big prize opening process, the main control unit 100 transmits the open command to the effect control unit 400 in the output process. In addition, a command for instructing the payout of the winning ball set in the RAM 103 in the winning ball processing in step S18 is sent to the payout control unit 300.

(Large winnings processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the contents of the special winning opening process performed in step 16 of the main process will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the special prize opening process performed by the main control unit 100.

  First, in step 111, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the “winning game flag” is on. The “winning game flag” is a generic name of flags set when the result of the special symbol lottery is long hit, short hit, and small win. For example, when the result of the special symbol lottery is per length, the per-length game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set on until the game per length ends.

  When the winning game flag is OFF (NO in step 111), the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart. On the other hand, when the winning game flag is ON (YES in step 111), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a preset opening is being performed (step 112). Here, “opening” refers to a predetermined operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the special winning opening 28 is opened. Further, the time for which a preset opening should be performed is an “opening time”.

  If it is during opening (YES in step 112), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a predetermined opening time (a so-called “opening time”) has elapsed (step 113). On the other hand, when the opening is not in progress (NO in step 112), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the ending is in progress (step 130). Step 130 and the subsequent steps will be described later.

  If the opening time has not elapsed (NO in step 113), the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart. On the other hand, when the opening time has elapsed (YES in step 113), the main control unit 100 executes “round number (R) / operation pattern setting process” (step 114).

  Here, in the “round number / operation pattern setting process”, the number of rounds according to the winning game flag and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 28 are set. The operation pattern of the special winning opening 28 is defined by a unit action defined by “opening time” and “opening count” of the special winning opening 28 and “round number” which is the number of repetitions of the unit action. For example, in the case of a big hit, the number of rounds is set to 15 rounds. For example, it is defined as shown in the following table.

(An example in the operation pattern setting of the big prize opening 28)
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(Unit operation during one round) (Number of rounds)
"Long per hit" 29.5 second opening of the grand prize opening × 1 time 15 times “Short hit” 0.1 second opening of the big winning opening × 1 time 15 times “Small hit” 0.1 second opening of the big winning entrance × 15 times 1 time ――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――

  After the round number / actuation pattern setting process (step 114), in step 115, the main control unit 100 sets the winning number C to the big winning opening 28 in each round to “0”. Next, the main control unit 100 updates the value obtained by adding 1 to the round number R as a new round number R (step 116). Here, a round start command indicating that a round is to be started is set. Further, the main control unit 100 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to start the opening operation (or opening / closing operation) of the special winning opening 28 (step 117).

  Next, in step 118, the main control unit 100 sets an open command notifying that the special winning opening 28 has been opened (or that the opening / closing operation has been started). In step 119, the main control unit 100 determines whether the operation time has elapsed. The passage of the operation time means that a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 seconds) has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 28 was started. In the case of a small hit, a time corresponding to 0.1 seconds of opening × 15 times is processed as an operation time.

  Here, when the operating time has not elapsed (NO in step 119), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the winning number maximum value Cmax (for example, Cmax = 9) of the game balls to the big winning opening 28 is not less than. Determination is made (step 120). Here, when the winning number C is equal to or greater than Cmax (YES in step 120), the main control unit 100 ends the operation of the big winning opening 28 (step 121). On the other hand, when the winning number C is less than Cmax (NO in step 120), the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart.

  On the other hand, when the operation time has elapsed (YES in step 119), the process proceeds to step 121, and the main control unit 100 ends the operation of the special winning opening 28. In other words, in the case of a big win, the big winning opening 28 ends the opening operation (or opening / closing operation) when either one of the elapsed operating time or the predetermined number of winning is satisfied (= closed).

  In addition, since the opening time is set to 0.1 seconds for the small win or short win, it is difficult to win the game ball in the big winning opening 28 during this time. In other words, the small hits and short hits are hits where the number of prize balls obtained is extremely small compared to the long hits.

  Next, in step 121, the main control unit 100 ends the operation of the special prize opening / closing part 115 related to the opening of the special prize opening 28, and then closes the special prize opening 28 (or the opening / closing operation is completed). A close command for notifying the user (step 122). Then, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the final round Rmax has been reached (step 123). For example, if the round number R set in the round number setting process in step 114 is 15 rounds, the final round Rmax is 15. Further, if the round number R set in the round number setting process is 1 round as in the small hitting time, the final round Rmax is 1.

  In step 123, when the current round number R is not the final round Rmax (NO in step 123), the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart. On the other hand, when the round number R is the final round Rmax (YES in step 123), the main control unit 100 starts ending (step 124). Here, “ending” refers to a predetermined operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the special winning opening 28 is opened. In addition, the time at which a preset ending should be performed is an “ending time”.

  After starting the ending in step 124, the main control unit 100 sets an ending command (step 125). Then, the main control unit 100 sets the round number R to “0” (step 126), and determines whether the ending time has elapsed (step 127). If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in step 127), the process of the detailed flowchart ends. When the ending time has elapsed (YES in step 127), the main control unit 100 executes a gaming state setting process (step 128).

  In the gaming state setting process, the main control unit 100 sets the gaming state to the normal gaming state (low probability state, the winning probability is 1/300, for example) or the probability variation gaming state (high probability state) according to the type of jackpot. Therefore, the winning probability is set to 1/30, for example. Further, the main control unit 100 turns on the auxiliary game flag according to the type of jackpot. Here, when the auxiliary game flag is ON, the special symbol variation time is shortened (time reduction), the opening time of the blade portion of the electric tulip 26 is extended, and the number of times of opening and closing the blade portion of the electric tulip 26 is increased (electric Sapo). Note that the auxiliary game flag is used when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the special symbol process in step S14 of the main process (for example, a special symbol lottery is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100) after the auxiliary game flag is turned ON). Is turned off). In addition, the types of jackpots include, for example, per jackpot that shifts to a probable gaming state after jackpot game (per probable variable length), per jackpot that transitions to a normal gaming state after jackpot game (per normal length), and probable gaming state after jackpot game There are short wins (probability short wins) to shift to, short hits (usually short wins) to shift to the normal gaming state after the big hit game.

  After step 128, the main control unit 100 turns off the winning game flag (step 129) and ends the process of the detailed flowchart.

  On the other hand, if the opening is not in progress in step 112 (NO in step 112), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the ending is in progress (step 130). If it is ending (YES in step 130), the process proceeds to step 127, and the processes after step 127 are executed. When the ending is not being performed (step 130: NO), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the special winning opening 28 is operating (opening) (step 131). When the special winning opening 28 is not in operation (NO in step 131), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the interval period has elapsed (step 132). On the other hand, when the special winning opening 28 is in operation (YES in step 131), the process proceeds to step 119, and the processes after step 119 are executed. In Step 132, when the main control unit 100 determines that the interval period has elapsed (YES in Step 132), the main control unit 100 proceeds to Step 115 and executes the processes after Step 115. Here, the interval period is a period from when the special winning opening 28 is closed to when it is opened, and is a predetermined period. On the other hand, if the main control unit 100 determines in step 132 that the interval period has not elapsed (NO in step 132), the process of the flowchart ends.

(Outline of changing the production time in the first embodiment)
Next, the change of the effect time performed in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect executed during the jackpot of the gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment. During the big hit game (during long hit game; special game), the opening / closing process of the big prize opening 28 (variable prize opening) is repeated a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds), and a predetermined effect is performed in each round. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, in each round during the jackpot game, a moving image effect in which a predetermined image is displayed on the image display 21 is performed.

  Specifically, when the effect control unit 400 receives from the main control unit 100 an open command indicating that the special winning opening 28 has been opened, the effect control unit 400 executes the effect of the round. For example, the effect control unit 400 transmits to the image sound control unit 500 a command for causing the image display 21 to display a moving image effect corresponding to the round. The image sound control unit 500 selects a predetermined moving image effect from the ROM 502 that stores a plurality of moving image effects, and displays the selected moving image effect on the image display 21. In the first embodiment, a moving image effect is performed by a series of moving image effects having a story characteristic as the round progresses.

  For example, in the first round, the first character object 511 is displayed on the image display 21 and the first character object 511 performs a predetermined action until the third round is completed (FIG. 7A). Next, a second character object 512 different from the first character object 511 is displayed on the image display 21 in response to the start of the fourth round. In the fourth to sixth rounds, a scene where the first character object 511 and the second character object 512 are fighting is displayed on the image display 21 (FIG. 7B). For example, in the fourth to sixth rounds, the image display 21 displays a state in which the first character object 511 and the second character object 512 repeatedly attack and defend until the sixth round ends. The Immediately before the end of the sixth round, a scene in which the first character object 511 and the second character object 512 simultaneously attack is displayed. Then, in response to the start of the seventh round (in response to receiving the seventh round open command), the effect control unit 400 executes the effect of the seventh round. In the effect of the seventh round, the result of the fight between the first character object 511 and the second character object 512 is displayed. For example, depending on the type of jackpot (for example, per probability variation length or normal length), in the seventh round, a state in which the first character object wins is displayed on the image display 21 (FIG. 7C). For example, when the type of jackpot is per odd-change length that shifts to a probable game state after the jackpot game, a state in which the first character object wins is displayed on the image display 21 so that the player can play after the jackpot game. It can be recognized that the probable gaming state is reached (after the 15th round is finished). On the contrary, when the first character object is defeated, the player recognizes that the normal gaming state is set after the jackpot game.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the time from the start to the end of each round is measured in the first to fifth rounds. Then, based on the times measured in the first to fifth rounds, the time of effects executed in each round after the sixth round is determined.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the time lapse of each round during the jackpot of the gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment. Each round that is a big hit continues until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening 28 in the round (or until 30 seconds have passed). For example, 100 game balls are fired by the launching device 211 in one minute and ejected to the game area 20, but each of the fired game balls follows various paths by the game nail and reaches the big prize opening 28. To do. For this reason, the time from the launching to reaching the big winning opening 28 differs depending on each game ball. Therefore, the time required for a predetermined number (10) of game balls to win the big winning opening 28 may vary depending on each round.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the first round to the fifth round, the time from the reception of the open command of each round to the reception of the close command is measured. Then, when the fifth round is completed, the average time per round from the first round to the fifth round is calculated. The effect time (herein referred to as round effect time) executed in the sixth and subsequent rounds is set to the calculated average time. For example, when the measurement times of the first round to the fifth round are 15 seconds, 14 seconds, 16 seconds, 15 seconds, and 15 seconds in order, the average time per round from the first round to the fifth round is Calculated as 15 seconds. Then, after the sixth round, the production time is set (changed) to 15 seconds. For example, when the standard production time is 13 seconds, which is a standard time when the production time is not set, in the sixth round and thereafter, the round production time is changed to 15 seconds (that is, extended by 2 seconds), Production is performed.

  In addition, from the first round to the fifth round, the rendering is executed with a standard rendering time (for example, 13 seconds). In the example shown in FIG. 7, in the first round, a state in which the first character object 511 appears and performs a predetermined action is displayed on the image display 21 for 13 seconds. In this case, when the time required from the start of the first round to the end of the first round is 15 seconds, the effect time is insufficient for the movie production of 13 seconds. In this case, until the end of the round after 13 seconds, the last several frames of the moving image effect are repeatedly displayed on the image display 21 or only the last frame is displayed on the image display 21. (In other words, a still image is displayed on the image display 21). For this reason, the production of the round seems to have stopped, and the production may be uncomfortable.

  On the other hand, after the sixth round, the round performance time is changed from the standard performance time (13 seconds) to the calculated average time (15 seconds). For this reason, for example, when the actual time of the sixth round coincides with the average time, the time when the sixth round ends and the time when the effect of the sixth round ends coincide. Therefore, the effects continuously progress with the progress of the round, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the change in the effect time of the sixth round. In the sixth round, when the effect control unit 400 receives the open command of the sixth round, the effect of the sixth round is started. For example, as described above, in the sixth round, a scene in which the first character object 511 and the second character object 512 repeat attack and defense is displayed. Then, immediately before the end of the sixth round, a scene in which the first character object 511 and the second character object 512 simultaneously attack is displayed. Here, in the sixth round, the round performance time is changed from the standard performance time (13 seconds) to the average time (15 seconds) of the first to fifth rounds. Specifically, in the sixth round, the round performance time is changed by setting the number of times that the first character object 511 and the second character object 512 repeat the attack and defense. For example, in the sixth round, when the round performance time is the standard performance time, the number of repetitions of attack and defense is preset to 3 times. For example, when the production time of the sixth round is set to 15 seconds, the number of repetitions of attack and defense is set to 5 times, for example. In this way, the production time of the sixth round can be extended beyond the standard production time. Thereby, the difference between the time when the sixth round ends and the time when the effect of the sixth round ends can be shortened.

  As described above, for example, by setting the average time of each round in the first round to the fifth round as the production time after the sixth round, the time between each round in the sixth round and after and the production time of each round The difference can be shortened. This is for the following reason.

  That is, a game ball that has been launched by the launching device 211 and has reached the vicinity of the grand prize winning opening 28 may or may not win the grand prize winning opening 28 by a game nail disposed around the big winning prize opening 28. To do. Depending on the setting of game nails arranged around the big prize opening 28, most of the game balls that have reached the vicinity of the big prize opening 28 have won the big prize opening 28 or have reached the vicinity of the big prize opening 28. Only half of the game balls will win the big prize opening 28. That is, the proportion of game balls that win the big prize opening 28 changes depending on the setting of the game nail. For this reason, the time required for a predetermined number (10) of game balls to win the big winning opening 28 depends on the setting of the game nail. That is, the time between receiving the open command for each round and receiving the close command for that round varies depending on the game nail setting. The setting of the game nail may be changed after the store is closed or before the store is opened by the store where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, but is maintained while the store is in operation. When the game nail setting is constant, the proportion of game balls to win the big prize opening 28 is also constant, and the time required for a predetermined number of game balls to win the big prize opening 28 varies, The time falls within a certain range around the average time. Therefore, by measuring the time of a predetermined round after the jackpot game is started, calculating the average time per round, and setting the calculated average time as the effect time in the subsequent rounds, the effect of each subsequent round The difference between the time and the time from the start to the end of each round can be kept within a certain range. Note that the time (interval period) from the reception of the close command to the reception of the open command of the next round in a certain round is set to a constant value.

  Next, the flow of changing the production time will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flow of processing of each control unit during the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 10, when starting the jackpot game, the main control unit 100 transmits (1) the first round open command to the effect control unit 400. When receiving the first round open command, the production control unit 400 (2) starts measuring time, and (3) transmits a command for executing the first round production to the image sound control unit 500. . In response to this command, the image sound control unit 500 starts execution of an image effect corresponding to the first round. Next, the main control unit 100 detects that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have won a prize winning opening 28 (or that a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the transmission of the open command). Then, (4) the first round close command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400. When receiving the close command, the effect control unit 400 obtains (5) the time from when the first round open command is received until the first round close command is received.

Next, the production control unit 400 performs the above (1) to (5) from the first round to the fifth round.
(6) Round effect time is calculated at the timing when the fifth round is completed. In the first embodiment, the round performance time is the average time of the first to fifth round times obtained in (5). Then, with the start of the sixth round, (7) the main control unit 100 transmits the sixth round open command to the effect control unit 400. Next, (8) when receiving the sixth round open command, the effect control unit 400 transmits a command for starting execution of the sixth round effect to the image sound control unit 500. The command (production start command) for starting the production of the sixth round includes the round production time calculated in (6).

  When receiving the sixth round effect execution command including the round effect time, the image sound control unit 500 starts executing the sixth round effect. The image sound control unit 500 changes the effect time of the sixth round so that the round effect time included in the command is reached. Here, during the jackpot game, a moving image effect in which an image is displayed on the image display 21 is performed, and when an effect by the movable accessory 22 is performed in synchronization with the moving image effect, the moving image effect and the movable accessory are performed. The effect is synchronized by 22 etc. Specifically, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the sixth round of the video effect, (9) the image sound control unit 500 transmits an accessory synchronization command to the effect control unit 400. (10) The accessory synchronization command is transmitted to the lamp control unit 600 via the effect control unit 400. Then, (11) the lamp control unit 600 that has received the accessory synchronization command controls the movable accessory 22 in accordance with the command. For example, the lamp control unit 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 22 so as to start a predetermined operation when the command is received, thereby moving the moving image effect performed by the image sound control unit 500 and the movable accessory. The effect by 22 is synchronized. In the seventh and subsequent rounds, effects are executed as in the sixth round.

  In this way, the production time after the sixth round is changed. Further, in the sixth round and thereafter, the operation effect by the image sound control unit 500 and the effect by the movable accessory 22 and the like are synchronized.

  Next, the detail of the process regarding the effect performed in each control part is demonstrated. First, with reference to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the process performed in the production | presentation control part 400 is demonstrated. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a round effect time calculation process performed by the effect control unit 400. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect execution process performed by the effect control unit 400. The process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is performed by reading a program stored in the ROM 402 of the effect control unit 400 into the RAM 403 and executing the program by the CPU 401. The processing shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is executed only when the jackpot type is long hit, and is not executed when the jackpot is short. 11 and 12 show only processes related to the process of the first embodiment, and description and description of other processes are omitted. Further, the processes shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 are repeatedly performed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 4 msec).

(Round production time calculation processing by the production control unit 400)
The process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11 is a process of calculating the round effect time described above (the process of (6) above), and is executed until the predetermined round (for example, the fifth round) ends after the jackpot game is started. Is done. First, in step S401, the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not an open command from the main control unit 100 has been received. If the determination result is affirmative (YES in S401), the effect control unit 400 next executes a process of step S407. On the other hand, when the determination result is negative (NO in S401), the effect control unit 400 next executes the process of step S402.

  In step S402, the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not the current round is starting. Here, the start of the round is a period from when the n-th (n is 1 to 5) round open command is received until the n-th round close command is received. Specifically, the RAM 403 stores data indicating the current number of rounds and their progress (whether or not they are starting), and the effect control unit 400 refers to the RAM 403 and is currently starting a round. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative, the effect control unit 400 next executes the process of step S403. On the other hand, when the determination result is negative, the effect control unit 400 ends the process of the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step S <b> 403, the effect control unit 400 adds 1 to the variable Count and stores it in the RAM 403. Here, the variable Count is a counter indicating an elapsed time since the reception of the n-th round open command. As described above, since the process of the flowchart shown in FIG. 11 is repeatedly performed at the predetermined time interval (for example, 4 msec), the process of step S403 is performed after the open command of the n-th round is received. It is repeatedly executed until the close command is received. The effect control unit 400 then executes the process of step S404.

  In step S404, the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not the close command from the main control unit 100 has been received. If the determination result is affirmative, the effect control unit 400 next executes the process of step S405. On the other hand, when the determination result is negative, the effect control unit 400 ends the process of the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step S405, the effect control unit 400 calculates the current round time. Specifically, the production control unit 400 multiplies the variable Count stored in the RAM 403 by the predetermined time interval (for example, 4 msec), thereby receiving the n-th round open command and then the n-th round. Find the time until the close command is received. The round time may be measured based on the time counted by the RTC 404. The effect control unit 400 then executes the process of step S406.

  In step S406, the effect control unit 400 calculates an average time per round up to the n-th round. Specifically, the effect control unit 400 per round until the n-th round based on the first to (n-1) -th times stored in the RAM 403 and the n-th round time calculated in step S405. The average time is calculated. For example, when the time of the fourth round is calculated in step S405, the effect control unit 400 calculates each time from the first to third rounds stored in the RAM 403 and the fourth round calculated in the immediately preceding step S405. Based on the time, an average time per round from the first round to the fourth round is calculated. The effect control unit 400 stores the calculated average time in the RAM 403 and ends the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S401 is affirmative, that is, when the open command is received from the main control unit 100, the effect control unit 400 executes the process of step S407. In step S407, the effect control unit 400 sets 0 to the variable Count and stores it in the RAM 403. Next, the effect control unit 400 ends the process of the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As described above, the average time per round of the first to nth rounds is calculated. Next, with reference to FIG. 12, execution of effects in each round will be described.

(Production execution processing by the production control unit 400)
In step S411, the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not an open command from the main control unit 100 has been received. If the determination result is affirmative (YES in S411), the effect control unit 400 next executes the process of step S412. On the other hand, when the determination result is negative (NO in S411), the effect control unit 400 ends the process shown in FIG.

  In step S412, the effect control unit 400 determines whether to change the effect time of the round. Here, effect control unit 400 changes the effect time of the effect of the round to be executed in response to reception of the open command to the average time calculated in the process of the flowchart of FIG. 11 (average time calculated in S406). Determine whether or not. Specifically, the effect control unit 400 refers to the RAM 403 and determines whether or not the current round is equal to or greater than a predetermined round (for example, the sixth round). If the determination result is affirmative, the effect control unit 400 next executes a process of step S413. On the other hand, when the determination result is negative, the effect control unit 400 next executes a process of step S414.

  In step S413, the effect control unit 400 changes the round effect time. The production time of the production executed in response to the reception of the open command (the production started in the process of step S414 described later) is changed to the above average time. Next, the effect control unit 400 executes the process of step S414.

  In step S414, the effect control unit 400 transmits an effect start command corresponding to the m-th (m is a positive integer, for example, 1 to 15) round open command received in step S411 to the image sound control unit 500. To do. In response to the effect start command, the image sound control unit 500 starts the m-th round image effect. When the effect control unit 400 is currently executing the effect (that is, when the effect of the m-1st round is being executed), the effect control unit 400 includes the effect end command indicating the end of the effect being executed, An effect start command indicating the start is transmitted to the image sound control unit 500. Specifically, when the round performance time is changed in step S413 described above, that is, when the current round is equal to or greater than a predetermined round (sixth round), the performance control unit 400 includes information indicating the round performance time. The production start command for the current round production is set as the production start command. On the other hand, when the round effect time is not changed in step S413, the effect control unit 400 sets only the start instruction for the current round effect as the effect start command. Then, the effect control unit 400 transmits an effect start command to the image sound control unit 500. Next, the effect control unit 400 ends the process shown in FIG.

(Image acoustic control processing)
Next, an example of processing executed in the image sound control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. Based on the command from the effect control unit 400, the image sound control unit 500 controls the effect by image and the effect by sound. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in the image sound control unit 500. The processing shown in FIG. 13 is performed when a program stored in the ROM 502 is read into the RAM 503 and the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 executes the program. In FIG. 13, only processes directly related to the first embodiment are described, and descriptions of other processes are omitted. Further, the process shown in FIG. 13 is repeatedly performed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 4 msec).

  In step S501, the image sound control unit 500 determines whether a round effect is being executed. Specifically, the image sound control unit 500 determines whether or not an effect corresponding to each round is being executed based on a command (effect start command) from the effect control unit 400. If the determination result is affirmative, the image sound control unit 500 next executes a process of step S506. On the other hand, if the determination result is negative, the image sound control unit 500 next executes the process of step S502.

  In step S502, the image sound control unit 500 determines whether or not the m-th round effect start command (the command transmitted in S414 in FIG. 12) has been received from the effect control unit 400. If the determination result is affirmative, the image sound control unit 500 next executes a process of step S503. On the other hand, if the determination result is negative, the image sound control unit 500 ends the process of FIG.

  In step S503, the image sound control unit 500 determines whether to change the effect time. Specifically, the image sound control unit 500 determines whether or not the round effect time is set based on the effect start command from the effect control unit 400. When the round effect time is set (YES in S503), the image sound control unit 500 next executes the process of step S504. If the round effect time is not set (NO in S503), the image sound control unit 500 next executes the process of step S505.

  In step S504, the image sound control unit 500 changes the effect time. Specifically, the image sound control unit 500 obtains the round effect time included in the effect start command from the effect control unit 400 and produces the effect to be performed in the m-th round (the effect started in the next step S505). Change the time. For example, the image sound control unit 500 performs a repetitive operation (attack and defense repetitive operation in FIG. 9) performed for changing the time among the effects performed in the m-th round based on the round effect time included in the effect start command. The production time is changed by determining the number of times. Thereby, the production time of the production of the round is changed from the standard production time to the round production time included in the production start command. Next, the image sound control unit 500 executes the process of step S505.

  In step S505, the image sound control unit 500 starts the m-th round effect. That is, the image sound control unit 500 produces an effect corresponding to the m-th round start command (corresponding to the m-th round) among a plurality of effects stored in the ROM 502 or storage means for storing the contents of the effect (not shown). The effect is selected and execution of the effect is started. When the effect end command indicating the end of the effect of the m-1st round is received together with the effect start command, the image sound control unit 500 ends the effect of the m-1st round and the effect of the mth round. To start. Specifically, the image sound control unit 500 includes a VDP, and starts an image generation process based on data indicating an effect in which the VDP is selected. Although not shown in FIG. 13, the VDP executes image generation processing every predetermined frame time (for example, 1/60 seconds) and outputs the generated image to the image display 21. As a result, a video effect corresponding to this round is displayed on the image display 21. After the process of step S505, the image sound control unit 500 ends the process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S501 is affirmative, the image sound control unit 500 executes the process of step S506. In step S506, the image sound control unit 500 determines whether it is a synchronization timing. If the determination result is affirmative, the image sound control unit 500 next executes a process of step S507. On the other hand, if the determination result is negative, the image sound control unit 500 ends the process of FIG.

  In step S <b> 507, the image sound control unit 500 performs a synchronization command for synchronizing the image effect and other effects (the effect by the movable accessory 22 and the effect by the panel lamp 23 controlled by the lamp control unit 600). It transmits to the production control unit 400. The synchronization command is transmitted to the lamp control unit 600 via the effect control unit 400. In response to receiving the synchronization command, the lamp control unit 600 synchronizes the operation of the movable accessory 22 and the like with the moving image effect by the image sound control unit 500. Specifically, when the effect time is changed in step S504 for the currently executed round effect, the image sound control unit 500 sets the synchronization timing according to the change in the effect time. For example, the image sound control unit 500 performs the attack and defense when the animation effect and the movable accessory 22 are linked during the period in which the repeated action of the attack and the defense is performed (period of time adjustment shown in FIG. 9). The synchronization command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 at the timing when the repetitive operation is performed. After the process of step S507, the image sound control unit 500 ends the process of FIG.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the time of each round from the first round to a predetermined round (for example, the fifth round) is measured, and based on the time of each round, the first round to the predetermined round The average time is calculated. And the production time of the production performed in subsequent rounds is set to the average time. Thereby, the production time of each round at the time of big hit can be changed according to the setting of the game nail, and a series of productions performed with the progress of the round can be performed continuously.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the change of the production time of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, similar to the first embodiment, the average time of each round from the first round at the time of big hit to a predetermined round (for example, the fifth round) is calculated. In the second embodiment, the effects of the subsequent rounds (from the sixth round) are selected and executed based on the average time.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a change in effect time in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14 (a), when the average time from the first round to the fifth round is relatively long, the effect 1 having a relatively long effect time is selected and executed in the effects after the sixth round. The On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the average time is relatively short, the effect 2 having a relatively short effect time is selected and executed as the effect after the sixth round. Specifically, the ROM 502 (or storage means not shown) of the image sound control unit 500 stores in advance a plurality of effects (effects 1 to 3 etc.) having different effect times as effects for the sixth round, for example. ing. For example, when executing the effect of the sixth round, the image sound control unit 500 selects and executes the effect closest to the calculated average time among these effects. The same applies to the subsequent rounds.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect execution process in the second embodiment. Hereinafter, the execution process of the effect of each round in 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated. In FIG. 15, the same processes as those in FIG. Also in the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the round effect time calculation process shown in FIG. 11 is performed, and the average time from the first round to a predetermined round (for example, the fifth round) is calculated. Is done.

  Specifically, after step S411, the process of step S420 is executed. In step S420, the effect control unit 400 selects an effect to be executed. Specifically, the effect control unit 400 selects a round effect corresponding to the open command based on the open command received in step S411. For example, when the current round is the sixth round or later, the effect control unit 400 selects an effect closest to the average time calculated in the round effect time calculation process from among a plurality of effects corresponding to the current round. Further, for example, when the current round is the first to fifth rounds, the effect control unit 400 selects an effect corresponding to the current round. Then, the effect control unit 400 executes step S414, and transmits an effect start command for starting execution of the selected effect to the image sound control unit 500.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, a plurality of effects having different effect times are prepared in advance, and an effect is selected according to the time of each round.

(Other embodiments)
In the first embodiment, the production time is changed by specifying the number of times and repeating the operation. In the second embodiment, a plurality of effects having different effect times are prepared in advance. In another embodiment, the production time may be changed by reproducing a part of the production to be executed by slow motion or by fast-forwarding. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a change in effect time in another embodiment. As shown in FIG. 16A, for example, when extending the effect time of the sixth round from the standard effect time, the effect time is extended by playing a part of the effect of the round in slow motion. be able to. For example, when the characters attack each other in the production of the round, the attack scene is reproduced in slow motion. Further, for example, when the effect time of the sixth round is shortened from the standard effect time, the effect time can be shortened by reproducing a part of the effect of the round by fast-forwarding. For example, when the character moves in the effect of the round, the moving scene is reproduced with fast-forwarding. In this way, by changing the playback speed (frame rate) of the video effect according to the scene, the effect time can be changed and an effect without a sense of incongruity can be displayed.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the average time per round from the first round to the predetermined round was calculated in one big hit. In another embodiment, the time of each round in a plurality of jackpots may be measured, and the presentation time of each round at the next jackpot may be changed based on the measured time. For example, if a jackpot game has been played 3 times in the past and a jackpot game has been played, if a fourth jackpot occurs, one round based on the time of each round in the first to third jackpot The average time per hit may be calculated. And the presentation time after the 1st round of the fourth jackpot may be changed to the average time calculated. For example, the time of each round in the jackpot game of the day may be accumulated to calculate the average time of each round.

  In another embodiment, the production time may be set based on the minimum time or the maximum time of the measured times of each round instead of the average time. In addition, for example, when the time of each round in the jackpot game of the day is accumulated and stored, a distribution (probability distribution) regarding the time of the round of jackpot can be obtained based on the stored data. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a time distribution of each round during a plurality of jackpot games. In FIG. 17, the horizontal axis indicates the time of each round, and the vertical axis indicates the ratio. A graph as shown in FIG. 17 can be obtained by measuring the time of each round in a plurality of jackpot games. The production time may be set based on the graph thus obtained. For example, the standard deviation may be calculated from the obtained probability distribution, and the production time may be set based on the standard deviation. Further, based on the obtained graph, when the ratio of the time t1 or more is, for example, 90% (that is, the value obtained by integrating the graph shown in FIG. 17 from time t1 to 30 seconds is 0.9), the time t1 May be set as the production time. For example, when the value obtained by integrating the graph shown in FIG. 17 from 0 to time t2 is 0.9, the value of the time t2 may be set as the effect time. Further, for example, the production time may be set using a probability distribution using only the remaining data by excluding data of time t3 or more. In addition, an upper limit is provided for the effect time, and when the calculated effect time is equal to or greater than the upper limit value, the upper limit value may be set as the effect time.

  Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the time from when each round open command is received to when the round close command is received is measured. In another embodiment, the time between receiving an open command and receiving the next round of open commands may be measured. That is, the time from the first round open command to the second round open command may be measured as the first round time. In another embodiment, the time between close commands may be measured.

  In another embodiment, the end of the effect executed in the round may be adjusted in response to receiving the close command. For example, when the first effect is performed according to the open command of the first round and the second effect is performed according to the open command of the second round, the end of the first effect and the start of the second effect are continuous. The end timing of the first effect may be adjusted so as to obtain a series of effects. That is, with the reception of the first round close command, the first effect is completed after a predetermined time has elapsed (after the interval period has elapsed) after the first effect has been performed. The second effect may be started in response to receiving the second round open command. In this way, by receiving the close command, it is possible to perform an end process (preparation for ending) of the effect being executed in the round.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the time of each round is measured, but in other embodiments, the times of a plurality of rounds may be measured together. For example, the time from the first round to the fifth round may be measured, and the time of one round from the first round to the fifth round may be calculated by dividing the measured time by 5.

  Moreover, in 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, the production time of the production performed in each round was changed. In another embodiment, the time of one presentation performed during the jackpot may be changed. In other words, as described above, the time of each round of jackpot depends on the setting of the game nail and the like. Therefore, for example, when the jackpot game is played from the first round to the fifteenth round, the time of the jackpot game depends on the setting of the game nail or the like. Depending on the setting of the game nail, the jackpot game time may be, for example, an average of 4 minutes or an average of 7 minutes. For example, in the case where the effect executed during the jackpot game is set to 5 minutes in advance, if the time of the jackpot game is 4 minutes on average due to the setting of the game nail, the effect executed during the jackpot game is By the time it ends, the jackpot game may end. In order to avoid such a situation, an effect of time according to the setting of the game nail may be executed during the jackpot. In other words, based on the time of each round of jackpots measured in the past or the total time of jackpots measured in the past, the production time of one effect performed during the jackpot may be changed (during the jackpot One effect to be performed may be selected).

  Moreover, in other embodiment, the production time of the production performed over a plurality of rounds may be changed. For example, the production time of one effect executed from the fifth round to the eighth round may be changed.

  Moreover, in 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, production time was changed about the production | presentation by image production. In other embodiments, the production time of the production by the accessory (movable accessory 22) or the like may be changed.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the production time of the effect at the time of jackpot when the result of the special symbol lottery was a big win has been changed, but in other embodiments, when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win The production time of the production to be executed may be changed. That is, a normal symbol lottery is performed in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the gate 27, and when the result of the lottery is a win, the electric tulip 26 is opened and closed, and the opening and closing process is performed. The production time of the production to be executed may be changed.

(effect)
The gaming machine (1) according to the first configuration of the present invention performs a lottery according to the winning of a game ball to a predetermined winning opening (25a, 25b, etc.), and a variable winning opening when the lottery result is a win. (28 etc.) a game machine that performs opening / closing processing of variable winning opening control means (S16) that repeatedly executes the opening / closing processing of the variable winning opening multiple rounds, and an effect that stores a plurality of effects with different effect times Based on the storage means (502), the measuring means (S405) for measuring the time of at least one of the plurality of rounds, and the time measured by the measuring means, one of the plurality of effects is selected. Selecting means (S420) for selecting an effect of the present, and an effect executing means for executing the effect selected by the selecting means when the variable prize opening opening / closing process is performed by the variable prize opening control means S414) and a.

  According to this configuration, for example, it is possible to measure the time of each round during a jackpot game (during special game), and to select one effect from a plurality of effects having different effect times based on the measured time. it can. Thereby, for example, the difference between the time of each round during the jackpot game and the effect time of the effect executed in each round can be reduced, and the effect is cut off halfway or the effect ends too early. This can be prevented.

  In the second configuration, the measuring unit receives an open command indicating opening of the variable winning opening and a close command indicating closing of the variable winning opening, and receives the close command after receiving the open command. You may measure the time between.

  According to this configuration, the time of each round during the jackpot game can be measured based on the period from the open command to the close command. In addition, predetermined processing can be executed in response to reception of the close command, and finer presentation control can be performed. For example, the presentation of the current round is ended in response to reception of the close command, or during the interval period (the period from the close command to the open command of the next round), the end process of the presentation (preparation for the end) Can go.

  In the third configuration, the measuring means may receive an open command indicating opening of the variable prize opening and measure a time between the open commands.

  According to this configuration, the time of each round during the jackpot game can be measured based on the time between open commands.

  In a fourth configuration, the measuring means measures the time of each round from the start of the variable winning opening opening / closing process by the variable winning opening control means to a predetermined round, and the selecting means includes the measuring means The production of the next round of the predetermined round may be selected based on the time measured by.

  According to this configuration, for example, it is possible to change the effect time of the effect executed in each round during a single jackpot.

  In the fifth configuration, the selection unit calculates an average time of one or more rounds based on the time measured by the measurement unit, and is executed in one or more rounds based on the calculated average time. An effect may be selected.

According to this configuration, the average time of the round can be set as the effect time, and the actual time of the round and the effect time of the effect executed in the round can be matched on average.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 20 ... Game area 21 ... Image display 22 ... Movable accessory 23 ... Board lamp 24 ... Discharge port 25a ... 1st start port 25b ... 2nd start port 26 ... Electric tulip 27 ... Gate 28 ... Grand prize opening 29 ... Normal prize opening 3 ... Display 31a ... First special symbol display 31b ... Second special symbol display 32a ... First special symbol hold indicator 32b ... Second special symbol hold indicator 33 ... Normal symbol display 34 ... Normal symbol hold indicator 35 ... Game status indicator 43 ... Lock part 5 ... Frame member 51 ... Handle 52 ... Lever 53 ... Stop button 54 ... Eject button 55 ... Speaker 56 ... Frame lamp 57 ... Effect button 58 ... Production key 59 ... Dish 100 ... Main controller 101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601 ... CPU
102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602 ... ROM
103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603 ... RAM
111a ... 1st start port switch 111b ... 2nd start port switch 112 ... Electric tulip opening / closing part 113 ... Gate switch 114 ... Grand prize opening switch 115 ... Grand prize opening / closing part 116 ... Normal prize opening switch 200 ... Launch control part 211 ... Launching device 300 ... payout control unit 311 ... payout drive unit 312 ... payout ball detection switch 313 ... fraud detection switch 314 ... ball detection switch 315 ... full detection switch 400 ... effect control unit 404 ... RTC
500 ... Image sound control unit 600 ... Lamp control unit

Claims (1)

Game control means for controlling the game,
Production control means for performing production-related control,
The game control means includes
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the game information acquired by establishing the start condition;
When it is determined that the special game is determined to be performed by the special game determination means, a special game execution means for performing the special game by executing a round game for controlling the opening / closing of the variable prize opening a plurality of times;
Command transmission means for transmitting a start command to notify the start of the round game to the effect control means;
The production control means includes
Command receiving means for receiving the start command;
Round effect control means for executing and controlling a round effect including an image effect that is a central effect for displaying an image on the image display means and a lamp effect that is an additional effect for causing the lamp to emit light during execution of the round game. Have
The round effect control means includes:
An image effect control device for executing and controlling the image effect;
A lamp effect control device for executing and controlling the lamp effect,
In response to the start command being received by the command receiving means, a specific round effect is executed in a predetermined round game executed by the special game executing means,
The image effect control device is a gaming machine that transmits a synchronization command for synchronizing the progress timing of the image effect and the progress timing of the lamp effect to the lamp effect control device .

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