JP6031162B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine played by a player.

  Game machines such as pachinko machines are required not only to enjoy game media (game balls and the like) but also to enjoy by producing in the process of acquiring game media. Therefore, there are gaming machines that perform various effects (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

"Pachinko winning guide", Hakuyo Shobo Co., Ltd., issued on March 21, 2013, March 21, 2013, page 10, pachinko CR Hokuto's 5th champion, story-based reach, etc.

  Presently, the performance performed by the gaming machine is the largest factor that determines the value of the gaming machine. For this reason, there is always a demand for a more innovative and more attractive effect for the player.

  Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that attracts a player and performs a more innovative production.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention employs the following configuration. In addition, reference numerals in parentheses, explanatory texts, step numbers, and the like indicate correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and limit the scope of the present invention in any way. is not.

A gaming machine (1),
A time measuring means (404) for measuring the passage of time;
Sound production control means (400, 500, S120, S122) for causing the sound production means (35) to execute a predetermined sound production at a predetermined timing based on the measurement result by the time measuring means;
Image effect storage means (502, 503) for storing a plurality of image effects related to the predetermined sound effect executed by the sound effect control means;
Selection means (400, S121) for selecting at least one image effect from a plurality of effect images stored in the effect storage means;
The image effect control means (400, 500, S120, S122) that causes the image effect means (6) to execute the image effect selected by the selection means in synchronization with the predetermined sound effect executed by the sound effect control means. (See FIGS. 11 to 13).

  Further, the selection means may select at least one image effect from the plurality of effect images stored in the effect storage means by lottery or by an operation to the operation reception means by the player. .

  The selection means performs the selection by the operation when the player operates the operation reception means within a predetermined period, and selects the selection by lottery when the operation is not within the predetermined period. You may go.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that attracts a player and performs a more novel effect.

Schematic front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention The enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator 4 provided in the pachinko machine 1 of FIG. Partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 An example of a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100 An example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a flowchart showing effect control processing performed by the effect control unit 400 An example of a detailed flowchart showing the RTC performance process of step S111 of the effect control process of FIG. The figure which shows an example of a mode that the some game machine 1 is arrange | positioned and arranged in the pachinko parlor. The figure which shows an example of a mode that the performance production | presentation is performed by the some game machine 1 arrange | positioned in alignment as shown in FIG. The figure which shows the modification of this embodiment The figure which shows the modification of this embodiment The figure which shows the modification of this embodiment

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

[Schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing an example of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing an example of the display 4 provided in the gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a partial plan view of the gaming machine 1.

  In FIG. 1, a gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine configured to pay out a winning ball when a gaming ball launched by a player's operation wins a prize, for example. This 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 gaming machine 1 around a hinge provided on the shaft support side. 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) and a guide member (not shown) for guiding the raised game ball to the right side of the game area 20.

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an image display unit 6 that displays images for various effects at positions that are easily visible to the player. The image display unit 6 notifies the player of the result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery), for example, by displaying a decorative symbol according to the progress of the game by the player, the appearance of a character, the appearance of an item, etc. Or a reserved image showing the number of times the special symbol lottery is held. The image display unit 6 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, or the like, but any other display device may be used. Furthermore, a movable accessory 7 and a board lamp 8 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2, and produces an effect by performing a predetermined operation in accordance with the progress of the game or in accordance with the player's operation. The board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game, thereby performing various effects by light.

  In the game area 20, a game nail and a windmill (both not shown) that change the falling direction of the game ball are arranged. Further, in the game area 20, various bonuses related to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1, the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the gate 25, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24 are arranged on the game board 2 as an example of various prizes related to winning and lottery. It is installed. In addition, the game area 20 is provided with a discharge port 26 through which game balls that have not been won in any of the game areas of the game balls launched into the game area 20 are discharged out of the game area 20. .

  The first start port 21 and the second start port 22 are awarded when a game ball enters, respectively, and a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) is started. The first start port 21 operates a predetermined special electric accessory (large winning port 23) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (first special symbol display 4a described later). It is a winning opening related to winning a game ball. Further, the second start opening 22 operates the special electric accessory and / or a predetermined special symbol display device (second special symbol display device 4b described later), and wins related to winning a game ball. The mouth. When the game ball passes through the gate 25, the normal symbol lottery (the open / close lottery of the electric tulip 27 described below) starts. The lottery is not started even if a game ball wins the normal winning opening 24.

  The 2nd starting port 22 is provided in the lower part of the 1st starting port 21, and is equipped with the electric tulip 27 in the vicinity of the entrance of a game ball as an example of a normal electric accessory. The electric tulip 27 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) described later. When the pair of blade portions are closed, the electric tulip 27 is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second start port 22 because the opening width guided to the entrance of the second start port 22 is extremely narrow. On the other hand, the electric tulip 27 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 22 because the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 22 increases when the pair of wings open to the left and right. . When the electric tulip 27 passes through the gate 25 and the normal symbol lottery is won, the pair of blades opens for a specified time (for example, 0.10 seconds) and opens and closes for a specified number of times (for example, once). To do.

  The big winning opening 23 is located at the lower center of the second starting opening 22 and is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery. The big prize opening 23 is normally in a closed state so that no game balls can enter, but depending on the result of the special symbol lottery, it protrudes from the main surface of the game board 2 and is in an open state. The game ball is easy to enter. For example, the special winning opening 23 repeats a round that is in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or a winning of 10 game balls) is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times).

  Further, on the lower right side of the game board 2, a display 4 for displaying the results of the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery described above and the number of reserved items is arranged. Details of the display 4 will be described later.

  Here, the payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball enters (wins) the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24, a predetermined number per game ball is determined according to the place where the game ball has won. The prize ball is paid out. For example, when one game ball is won at the first start port 21 and the second start port 22, three prize balls are awarded, and when one game ball is won at the big prize port 23, thirteen prize balls are given to the normal prize slot 24. When one game ball is won, ten prize balls are paid out. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, there is no payout of the prize ball in conjunction with it.

  The frame member 5 on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 is provided with a handle 31, a lever 32, a stop button 33, a take-out button 34, a speaker 35, a frame lamp 36, an effect button 37, an effect key 38, a dish 39, and the like. Yes.

  When the player touches the handle 31 and performs an operation to rotate the lever 32 clockwise, the launching device 211 (100 per minute) with a hitting force according to the operation angle (for example, 100 per minute). 4) electrically fires the game ball. The tray 39 (see FIG. 3) is provided so as to protrude in front of the gaming machine 1 and temporarily stores game balls supplied to the launching device 211. In addition, the above-described prize balls are paid out to the plate 39. The game balls stored in the tray 39 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 32.

  The stop button 33 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 31, and even when the player touches the handle 31 and rotates the lever 32 in the clockwise direction, the game ball is released by being pressed by the player. Is temporarily stopped. The take-out button 34 is provided on the front surface in the vicinity of the position where the tray 39 is provided, and when the player presses it, the game balls accumulated in the tray 39 are dropped into a box (not shown).

  The speaker 35 and the frame lamp 36 respectively notify the gaming state and situation of the gaming machine 1 and perform various effects. The speaker 35 performs various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. In addition, the frame lamp 36 performs various effects by light depending on a pattern by lighting / flashing or a difference in emission color.

  Next, the display 4 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, the display 4 includes a first special symbol display 4a, a second special symbol display 4b, a first special symbol hold indicator 4c, a second special symbol hold indicator 4d, a normal symbol indicator 4e, and a normal symbol indicator 4e. A symbol hold display 4f and a game status display 4g are provided.

  The first special symbol display 4a is displayed with the display symbol varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 21. For example, the first special symbol display 4a is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball is won at the first starting port 21, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and then the lottery result is displayed. Further, the second special symbol display 4b is displayed with the display symbols varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 22. For example, the second special symbol display 4b is similarly composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins at the second starting port 22, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the lottery result is displayed. To do. In the normal symbol display 4e, the display symbol is changed and displayed in response to the game ball passing through the gate 25. For example, the normal symbol display 4e is constituted by an LED display device, and when a game ball passes through the gate 25, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 4c displays the number of times that the special symbol lottery is held when a game ball wins at the first start port 21. The second special symbol hold indicator 4d displays the number of times that the special symbol lottery is held when the game ball wins at the second start port 22. The normal symbol hold display 4f displays the number of times the normal symbol lottery is held. For example, the first special symbol hold indicator 4c, the second special symbol hold indicator 4d, and the normal symbol hold indicator 4f are each composed of LED display devices arranged in a row, and the number of times of hold is displayed according to the lighting mode. The

  The game state display 4g displays the game state (normal state, short time state, etc.) when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  Next, an input device provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an effect button 37 and an effect key 38 as an example of an input device.

  The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are provided for the player to input the effect. The effect button 37 is provided on the side of the upper surface of the tray 39 protruding forward of the gaming machine 1. The production key 38 has a center key and four direction keys arranged in a substantially cross shape, and is provided on the upper side of the plate 39 adjacent to the production button 37. The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are each pressed by the player to perform a predetermined effect. For example, the player can enjoy a predetermined effect by pressing the effect button 37 at a predetermined timing. Further, the player can select one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 6 by operating the four direction keys of the effect key 38. Further, the player can input the selected image as information by operating the center key of the effect key 38.

  In addition, on the back side of the gaming machine 1, a ball tank for storing game balls for payout and a payout device (payout drive unit 311) for paying out the game balls to the tray 39 are provided, and various substrates are attached. ing. For example, a main board, a sub board, and the like are disposed on the rear surface of the game board 2. Specifically, a main control board on which a main control unit 100 (see FIG. 4) that performs internal lottery and determination of winning is configured is disposed on the main board. The sub-board includes a firing control board 200 (see FIG. 4) configured to control a launching device 211 that launches a game ball to the upper part of the game area 20, and a payout control unit 300 that controls the payout of a prize ball. A payout control board configured with an effect control board configured with an effect control section 400 for overall control of effects, an image control board configured with an image acoustic control section 500 for controlling effects with images and sounds, and various types The lamp control board etc. in which the lamp control part 600 which controls the effect by the lamp (frame lamp 36, panel lamp 8) and the movable accessory 7 are arranged. In addition, on the rear surface of the gaming board 2, the power source of the gaming machine 1 is switched on / off, and 24V (volt) AC power supplied to the gaming machine 1 is converted into DC power of various voltages. A switching power supply is provided for outputting the direct current power to the various substrates described above.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a control device that performs operation control and signal processing in the 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 gaming machine 1.

  4, the control device of the 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, a lamp control unit 600, and the like.

  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 determination of winning. The ROM 102 stores programs executed by the CPU 101 and various data. The RAM 103 is used as a working 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 (big hit lottery) when a game ball wins at the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22, and effects control is performed on determination result data indicating whether or not the special symbol lottery is won. Send to part 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade portion of the electric tulip 27 is opened, the number of times the blade portion is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval at which the blade portion is opened and closed. Further, the main control unit 100 executes the special symbol lottery execution suspension number when the game ball wins the first start port 21, the special symbol lottery execution suspension number when the game ball wins the second start port 22, In addition, the number of execution suspensions of the normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 25 is managed, and data related to the number of suspensions is sent to the effect control unit 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 23 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main controller 100 repeats a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) in which the big winning opening 23 projects and inclines and opens. Control to repeat only 15 times). Further, the main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing time interval at which the special winning opening 23 opens and closes.

  The main control unit 100 changes the game state in accordance with the progress of the game, and according to the progress of the game, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery, the execution interval of the special symbol lottery (the special symbol is variably displayed on the display 4) In other words, it may be said that it is a time to stop display), and the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 27 is changed.

  When a game ball wins the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24, 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 a number of prize balls. Even if the main control unit 100 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, 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 according to 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 paid-out prize balls based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 300.

  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, display 4 (first special symbol display 4a, second special symbol display 4b, first special symbol hold indicator 4c, second special symbol hold indicator 4d, normal symbol display 4e, a normal symbol hold display 4f, and a game status display 4g) are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 a detects that a game ball has won the first start port 21 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The second start port switch 111 b detects that a game ball has won the second start port 22 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 27 in accordance with a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The gate switch 113 detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 25 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 114 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 23 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 23 in accordance with 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 24 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  In addition, the main control unit 100 displays the result of a special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball at the first starting port 21 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a first special symbol lottery) on the first special symbol display 4a. indicate. The main control unit 100 displays on the second special symbol display 4b the result of the special symbol lottery started by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the second special symbol lottery). . The main control unit 100 displays the number of times the first special symbol lottery is on hold on the first special symbol hold display 4c. The main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings for which the second special symbol lottery is held on the second special symbol holding display 4d. The main control unit 100 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery started by passing the game ball to the gate 25 on the normal symbol display 4e. The main control unit 100 displays the number of times of holding the normal symbol lottery on the normal symbol hold display 4f. Further, the main control unit 100 displays the gaming state at that time on the gaming state display 4g when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  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. The RAM 203 is used as a working memory for the CPU 201.

  When the lever 32 is in the neutral position, the lever 32 is in a firing stop state without outputting a signal. When the player is rotated clockwise by the player, the lever 32 outputs a signal corresponding to the rotation angle to the firing 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 so that the speed at which the game ball is launched increases as the rotation angle of the lever 32 increases. When the signal indicating that the stop button 33 is pressed is output, the launch control unit 200 stops the operation of the launch device 211 firing the game ball.

  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 and various data. A RAM 303 is used as a working memory for the CPU 301.

  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 motor or the like that sends out a game ball from a game ball storage unit (ball tank).

  The effect control unit 400 includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, and an RTC (real time clock) 404. The RTC 404 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 404 operates with this power when power is supplied from the power supply device to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and when power is not supplied from this power supply device, the RTC 404 is connected to another power source (button battery or backup power source built in the RTC 404). Etc.). For this reason, the RTC 404 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not turned on.

  The effect control unit 400 is connected to the effect button 37 and the effect key 38, and acquires operation data output from the effect button 37 and the effect key 38 in response to an operation pressed by the player. The CPU 401 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The ROM 402 stores programs executed by the CPU 401 and various data. The RAM 403 is used as a working memory for the CPU 401.

  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. In addition, when the effect button 37 or the effect key 38 is pressed by the player, the effect control unit 400 may set the effect content according to the operation input or the detection result.

  The image sound control unit 500 includes a CPU 501, a ROM 502, and a RAM 503. The CPU 501 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the image and sound expressing the content of the effect. The ROM 502 stores programs executed by the CPU 501 and various data. 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 unit 6 and the sound output from the speaker 35 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Specifically, in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, a decorative symbol image for notifying a player of a special symbol lottery result, an image of a character or item for displaying a notice effect or the like to the player, Image data for displaying a reserved image indicating that the special symbol lottery is reserved for the player, various background images, and the like on the image display unit 6 is stored. The ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500 stores various types of sound data such as music and sound output from the speaker 35 in synchronization with the image displayed on the image display unit 6 or independently of the displayed image. It is remembered. 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, decorative symbol image display, character / item display, and the like using the read image data, and performs various processes corresponding to commands sent from the effect control unit 400. Perform production display. Then, the CPU 501 displays the image indicated by the image processed image data on the image display unit 6. In addition, the CPU 501 performs sound processing using the read sound data, and outputs the sound indicated by the sound processing sound data from the speaker 35.

  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 8 and the frame lamp 36 and the operation of the movable accessory 7. The ROM 602 stores programs executed by the CPU 601 and various data. 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 8 and the frame lamp 36 and the emission color based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. The lamp controller 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the command sent from the effect controller 400. Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (emission pattern data) for the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. ) 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 8 and the frame lamp 36 based on the read light emission pattern data. In addition, the ROM 602 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 7 corresponding to the effect contents set by the effect 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 7 based on the read operation pattern data.

  Below, the processing flow which the pachinko game machine 1 performs is demonstrated.

[Main operation of main control unit]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100. The timer interrupt process performed in the main control unit 100 will be described below with reference to FIG. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 5 at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that processing performed by the main control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 5 and the subsequent steps is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, in step S1, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number. Here, the big hit random number is a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol lottery is won or lost (that is, performing a special symbol lottery). The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (for example, probability variation jackpot or jackpot with electric support) when a special symbol lottery is won. The jackpot random number and the design random number are used in the process of step S57 in FIG. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation time of the special symbol. Here, the variation time of the special symbol is equal to the execution time of the notification effect performed during the variation of the special symbol. The reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number are used in the process of step S58 of FIG. 7 described later. In the random number update process of step S1, the big hit random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, etc. are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Each random number is acquired in the start port switch process in step S2 and the gate switch process in step S3, and is used in the special symbol process in step S4 and the normal symbol process in step S5 described later. Note that the counter that performs the processing of step S1 is typically a loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the big hit random number).

  Next, in step S2, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the first start port switch 111a and the second start port switch 111b, and when one of the switches is turned on (the first start port switch 111a or the second start port switch 111b). When a game ball detection signal is output from the mouth switch 111b), a start opening switch that performs processing related to the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol lottery, the number of holdings U2 of the second special symbol lottery, and processing for obtaining various random numbers. Execute the process. Details of the start port switch process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S3, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the gate switch 113, and when the gate switch 113 is turned on (when a game ball detection signal is output from the gate switch 113), the normal symbol lottery is suspended. If it is determined whether the number is less than the upper limit (for example, 4) and it is determined that the number of holds is less than the upper limit, a gate switch process is performed to obtain a random number used in the normal symbol process in step S5 described later. To do.

  Next, in step S4, the CPU 101 executes the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, and after the special symbols are variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b, these are displayed. A special symbol process for displaying a stop symbol indicating the lottery result or transmitting various commands to the effect control unit 400 is executed. This special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S5, the CPU 101 executes a normal symbol process for determining whether or not the random number acquired in the gate switch process in step S3 matches a predetermined hit random number. Then, the CPU 101 stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result after the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display 4e. Further, the CPU 101 sets the normal symbol change time for stopping the normal symbol after the normal symbol is variably displayed to 10 seconds in the normal state and to 0.5 seconds in the electric support state. In addition, the CPU 101 sets the probability that the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e becomes a predetermined winning symbol (that is, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery) to a low probability (1/10) in the normal state, In the electric support state, it is raised with a high probability (10/10).

  Next, in step S6, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery is won in the special symbol processing in step S4 (when the big win is made), the CPU 101 controls the big prize opening / closing unit 115 to control the big prize opening 23. To perform a predetermined opening / closing operation or to execute a special winning opening process for transmitting various commands related to a so-called big hit game effect or the like to the effect control unit 400. By this process, the big hit game (special game) is progressed, and the player can acquire a prize ball. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits a command indicating the set gaming state to the effect control unit 400. Thereby, the production control unit 400 can recognize the gaming state being set. This special winning opening process will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S7, the CPU 101 performs electric driving when the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e by the normal symbol processing in step S5 is a predetermined winning symbol (that is, when the normal symbol lottery is won). An electric tulip process for operating the tulip 27 is executed. At that time, the CPU 101 controls the opening of the electric tulip 27 for a very short period (once for 0.10 seconds) in the normal state, and controls the opening of the electric tulip 27 for a long period (three times for 2.00 seconds) in the electric support state. To do. In addition, when the electric tulip 27 is controlled to be in the open state, a game ball can be won at the second start port 22, and when the game ball wins at the second start port 22, a second special symbol lottery is performed. Will be.

  Here, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. As an example of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, there are at least a normal state, a probability change state, an electric support state, and a big hit gaming state. The normal state is a basic normal game state, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a normal low probability (1/300: high probability is 1/30), and the electric tulip 27 is in an open state. It is a gaming state set to be difficult to become. The probability variation state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a high probability (1/30). In the electric support state, the execution time of the normal symbol lottery (the open lottery of the electric tulip 27) is typically shortened compared to the normal state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery increases, and the normal symbol lottery is won. In this case, the electric tulip 27 is controlled to be opened for a long time, so that the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long time and the game ball is frequently won at the second starting port 22. That is, the electric support state is a gaming state that is set such that the electric tulip 27 is more likely to be in the open state than in the normal state. Note that the probability change state and the power support state may be simultaneously executed and controlled, and the gaming state is referred to as a probability change power support state, for example. The big hit game state is a game state when a big hit game (special game) in which a special symbol lottery is won (hit a big win) and the big prize opening 23 is opened is being executed.

  Next, in step S <b> 8, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling the payout of prize balls according to the prize.

  Next, in step S9, the CPU 101 executes various commands and effects set in the RAM 103 by the start opening switch process in step S2, the special symbol process in step S4, the big winning opening process in step S6, the prize ball process in step S8, and the like. Output processing for outputting information necessary for the production control unit 400 or the payout control unit 300 is executed.

[Start-up switch processing]
FIG. 6 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Hereinafter, the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S21, the CPU 101 of the main controller 100 receives a game ball in the first start port 21 based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from the first start port switch 111a, and the first start port switch 111a is turned on. It is determined whether or not. If the determination in step S21 is YES, the process proceeds to step S22, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S <b> 22, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax <b> 1 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol lottery hold number from the ROM 102, and the first special symbol lottery hold number U <b> 1 stored in the RAM 103 is the upper limit. It is determined whether or not the value is less than Umax1. If the determination in step S22 is YES, the process proceeds to step S23, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S <b> 23, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U <b> 1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S24, the CPU 101 acquires a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the first special symbol lottery, etc. They are stored in the RAM 103 in order. It should be noted that each time the value of the first special symbol lottery holding number U1 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S56 of FIG. Deleted one by one. From this, for example, when the value of the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the process of the last three steps S24 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S25, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 22 and the second start port switch 111b is turned on based on the presence / absence of the detection signal from the second start port switch 111b. To do. If the determination in step S25 is YES, the process proceeds to step S26, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 26, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax <b> 2 of the second special symbol lottery holding number (“4” in the present embodiment) from the ROM 102, and the second special symbol lottery holding number U <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103 is the upper limit. It is determined whether or not the value is less than Umax2. If the determination in step S26 is YES, the process proceeds to step S27, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 27, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S28.

  In step S28, the CPU 101 acquires a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the second special symbol lottery and the like, and sets each acquired random number as a time series. They are stored in the RAM 103 in order. The random number set stored in the RAM 103 is one set in order from the earliest stored time each time the value of the second special symbol lottery holding number U2 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S54 in FIG. Deleted one by one. For this reason, for example, when the value of the holding number U2 of the second special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the processing of the last three steps S30 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 7 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. Below, the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 5 is demonstrated using FIG.

  First, in step S51, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines that the current state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit game (a big hit game state) based on information stored in the RAM 103 (typically information by a flag). It is determined whether or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit game (special game) that is executed when the special symbol lottery is won. If the determination in step S51 is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG. 5, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S52.

  In step S <b> 52, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol change display is being performed by the first special symbol display 4 a or the second special symbol display 4 b. If the determination in step S52 is YES, the process proceeds to step S61. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S53.

  In step S53, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (that is, whether or not the second special symbol lottery is held). If the determination in step S53 is YES, the process proceeds to step S54. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S55.

  In step S54, the CPU 101 updates the hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At that time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored in the RAM 103 in step S28 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S57.

  On the other hand, in step S55, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (that is, whether or not the first special symbol lottery is held). If the determination in step S55 is YES, the process proceeds to step S56. If this determination is NO, there is no special symbol lottery to be executed, so the process is step S5 in FIG. 5 (normal symbol processing). Move on.

  In step S56, the CPU 101 updates the hold count U1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At that time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored in the RAM 103 in step S24 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S57.

  The second special symbol lottery is executed in preference to the first special symbol lottery by the processes of steps S53 to S56 described above.

  In step S57, the CPU 101 executes a big hit determination process for determining whether the special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss. Specifically, when the process of step S57 is executed subsequent to the process of step S54, the CPU 101 determines that the big hit random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S54 matches the big win winning value stored in the ROM 102. Whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss is determined based on whether or not to do so. On the other hand, when the process of step S57 is executed following the process of step S56, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 by the process of step S56 matches the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Based on this, it is determined whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss. When the result of the special symbol lottery is determined to be lost, the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the special symbol lottery has been lost in the RAM 103 as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, which of the predetermined values stored in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used for this determination? Based on the above, the type of the big hit this time (for example, the probable big hit or the big hit with electric support) is determined. Then, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, information on the jackpot symbol representing the jackpot and the type of jackpot as information on the stop symbol of the special symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S58.

  In step S58, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern selection process. Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines that the big hit is determined in the big hit determination process in step S57, the fluctuation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination process is a predetermined value (stored in the ROM 102). A variation pattern (a variation time of a special symbol: the execution time of a notification effect) is determined based on which one of the predetermined values for determining a variation pattern when a big hit occurs). In this embodiment, as an example, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, a reach effect is always performed.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that a loss has occurred in the jackpot determination process in step S57, the reach random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process is a predetermined value stored in the ROM 102 (the reach at the time of a loss). It is determined whether or not the reach effect is to be executed based on which one of the predetermined values for execution determination matches. If the CPU 101 determines to execute the reach effect, the fluctuation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the current jackpot determination process is stored in the ROM 102 (the reach effect is executed when lost). The variation pattern (variation time) is determined based on which one of the predetermined values for determining the variation pattern in the case of matching. On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines not to execute the reach effect, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern (variation time) based on the holding numbers U1 and U2 stored in the RAM 103.

  Information on the variation pattern determined as described above and information indicating whether or not to execute reach production are set in the RAM 103 as setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S59.

  In step S <b> 59, the CPU 101 generates a notification effect start command including the setting information set by the jackpot determination process of step S <b> 57 and the setting information set by the variation pattern selection process of step S <b> 58 and sets it in the RAM 103. Here, the notification effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to start the notification effect by the image display unit 6, the speaker 35, and the like. The setting information included in the notification effect start command includes information indicating which of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery has been executed. This notification effect start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S60, the CPU 101 changes the special symbol by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b based on the setting information included in the notification effect start command set in the process of step S59. Start displaying. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S61.

  In step S61, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time indicated by the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process in step S58 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in step S60. If the determination in step S61 is YES, the process proceeds to step S62. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 62, the CPU 101 sets a notification effect stop command for instructing the end of the notification effect by the image display unit 6 or the like in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S63. The notification effect stop command set in step S62 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  In step S63, the CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b started in the process of step S60 and displays the stop symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S64.

  In step S64, the CPU 101 executes a stop process. Specifically, if the CPU 101 determines that the big hit is determined in step S57, the information stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information based on a flag) is in a big hit game (a big hit gaming state). And an opening command for instructing the start of the big hit game effect is set in the RAM 103. This opening command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the big hit game effect is started. Further, the CPU 101 switches the gaming state according to the number of times that the special symbol fluctuates and is stopped and displayed by the processing of steps S60 and S63 (that is, the number of rotations) (that is, the winning probability setting of the special symbol lottery and the electric tulip). 27 release settings are switched). Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Large winning prize processing]
8 and 9 are examples of detailed flowcharts of the special winning a prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, in step S601, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit game based on information stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information based on a flag). judge. If the determination in step S601 is YES, the process proceeds to step S602. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 602, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is a jackpot game opening effect. If the determination in step S602 is YES, the process proceeds to step S603, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S608.

  In step S <b> 603, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a set opening time that defines the execution time of the opening effect has elapsed. If the determination in step S603 is YES, the process proceeds to step S604. If the determination is NO, the opening effect has not ended, and the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 604, the CPU 101 sets the total number of rounds Rmax for the jackpot game and the operation pattern of the jackpot 23 for the jackpot game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the number of rounds included in the jackpot game (Rmax: “15” in this embodiment) and the operation pattern of the jackpot 23 during the jackpot game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. To do. By the process of step S604, the total number of rounds Rmax of the jackpot game, the interval time between rounds in the jackpot game, the set ending time that is the time for performing the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game, and the like are set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S605.

  In step S <b> 605, the CPU 101 resets the winning number C of game balls to the big winning opening 23 stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S606, the CPU 101 rewrites the round number R of the big hit game stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S <b> 607, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to start the opening control of the special winning opening 23. By this process, the round of the big hit game is started and the opening operation (one opening operation) of the big winning opening 23 is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S613.

  In step S <b> 608, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the big hit game interval. If the determination in step S608 is YES, the process moves to step S609. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S610.

  In step S609, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the interval time during the jackpot game set in the process of step S604 has elapsed since the end of the previous winning round 23 at the end of the previous round during the jackpot game. . If the determination in step S609 is YES, it is time to start the next round in the jackpot game, so the process moves to step S605. If this determination is NO, the next round in the jackpot game is started. Since the timing is not reached, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S610, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is executing a jackpot game ending effect. If the determination in step S610 is YES, the process proceeds to step S619 in FIG. 9, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S611.

  In step S611, the CPU 101 determines that the state of the gaming machine 1 is in the big hit game round, and based on the presence / absence of the detection signal from the big prize opening switch 114, whether the big prize opening switch 114 is turned on. Determine whether or not. If the determination in step S611 is YES, the process moves to step S612. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S613.

  In step S612, the CPU 101 determines that the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 23 has been detected, and rewrites the winning number C of the game ball stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. By executing the process of step S612 every time the big prize opening switch 114 is turned ON, the total number of game balls (winning number C) won in the big prize opening 23 during one round is accumulated and stored in the RAM 103. Go. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S613.

  In step S613, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a predetermined opening control time has elapsed since the opening control of the special winning opening 23 was started in the process of step S607. If the determination in step S613 is YES, the process moves to step S615. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S614.

  In step S614, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number C of winning game balls in the current round has reached the upper limit number of gaming balls Cmax (“10” in the present embodiment) that defines the timing at which the big winning opening 23 is closed. Determine. If the determination in step S614 is YES, the process proceeds to step S615. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S615, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to end the opening control of the special winning opening 23 started in step S607. In this way, the CPU 101 counts the total number of game balls (winning number C) detected by the big prize opening switch 114 until 29.5 seconds elapse after the big prize opening 23 is opened in each round during the big hit game. ) Has reached 10 (Cmax), or 29.5 seconds have passed without winning 10 game balls since opening the grand prize opening 23, and the big prize opening 23 is closed. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S616.

  In step S616, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R stored in the RAM 103 has reached the maximum round number Rmax of the big hit game set in the process of step S604. If the determination in step S616 is YES, the process in FIG. 9 proceeds to step S617, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S617 in FIG. 9, the CPU 101 resets the round number R stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S618.

  In step S618, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, an ending command that instructs the effect control unit 400 to execute the ending effect of the big hit game. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in step S9 (output process) in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S619.

  In step S619, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set ending time set in the process of step S604 in FIG. 8 has elapsed since the ending command was set in the RAM 103 in step S618. If the determination in step S619 is YES, the process proceeds to step S620. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S620, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot game being executed. Specifically, the CPU 101 cancels information (typically, information based on a flag) indicating that a big hit game is stored in the RAM 103, and ends the big hit game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S621.

  In step S621, the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process. Specifically, when the jackpot game is ended in step S620, the CPU 101 switches the gaming state according to the type of the jackpot of this time (that is, switches the winning probability setting of the special symbol lottery and the opening setting of the electric tulip 27). ). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

[Production control processing by production control unit]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, with reference to FIG. 10, the effect control process performed by the effect control part 400 is demonstrated. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 10 at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. In addition, the process performed in the production | presentation control part 400 demonstrated based on the flowchart of FIG. 10 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in ROM402.

  First, in step S101, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect start command set in step S59 of FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S101 is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S102, the CPU 401 analyzes the notification effect start command received in step S101. That is, the setting information included in the notification effect start command is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, the CPU 401 satisfies a large number of notification effects that satisfy the conditions of the setting information acquired in step S102 (such as whether or not a big hit, conditions for the notification effect execution time, and conditions for whether or not to execute reach effects). An effect pattern to be executed is determined by lottery or the like from the effect pattern. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to start the notification effect of the effect pattern determined in step S103. As a result, display of the notification effect by the image display unit 6 is started, and sound output and light emission of the notification effect by the speaker 35, the panel lamp 8 and the like are started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S107.

  On the other hand, in step S105, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect stop command set in the process of step S62 in FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S105 is YES, the process proceeds to step S106, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S106, the CPU 401 terminates the notification effect started in the process of step S104, stops all the decorative symbols (typically numerical symbols) that have been variably displayed, and stops (fixes and stops) the special symbols. The result of the lottery is reported in a production manner. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S107, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the opening command set in the process of step S64 in FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S107 is YES, the process proceeds to step S108, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S108, the CPU 401 determines, based on the information included in the opening command (or the setting information acquired in step S102), the type of jackpot game effect (for example, jackpot game effect with probability variation jackpot or jackpot with jackpot with electric support) (Game effect) is determined, and the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 are instructed to start the determined jackpot game effect. Accordingly, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is started by the image display unit 6, the speaker 35, the panel lamp 8, the movable accessory 7, etc. (that is, the big hit game effect is started). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the ending command set in the process of step S618 in FIG. 9 has been received. If the determination in step S109 is YES, the process proceeds to step S110. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S111.

  In step S110, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to execute the ending effect of the big hit game. As a result, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is executed, and the jackpot game effect ends. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S111.

  In step S111, the CPU 401 executes an RTC effect process. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a detailed flowchart of the RTC effect process in step S111 of FIG. Below, with reference to FIG. 11, the RTC effect process of step S111 of FIG. 10 is demonstrated concretely.

  First, in step S120, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the time measured by the RTC 404 has reached a predetermined time (18:00 in the present embodiment). If the determination in step S120 is yes, the process proceeds to step S121. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S123.

  In step S121, the CPU 401 selects a performance performance image to be executed from a plurality of images by an operation or lottery by a player. Specifically, the CPU 401 displays a selection image for selecting an image effect on the screen of the image display unit 6, and causes the player to operate the effect button 37 (or the effect key 38) in accordance with the selected image. Is arbitrarily selected. Then, an operation effective period in which the player can select an image effect by operating the effect button 37 or the like is set in advance. An effect is selected, and if there is no operation with the effect button 37 or the like within this operation valid period, an image effect is selected by lottery. Although specifically described later with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, the images selected in the process of step S <b> 121 are all images having relevance to the sound effect executed in the process of step S <b> 122 described later. is there. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S122.

  Here, the above performance performance will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a state in which a plurality of gaming machines 1 are arranged and arranged in a pachinko parlor. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a performance effect being performed by a plurality of gaming machines 1 arranged in alignment as shown in FIG. In FIG. 13, only two gaming machines 1 (first gaming machine and second gaming machine) are shown for convenience of explanation. As shown in FIG. 13, a performance effect is an effect that can be executed simultaneously by a plurality of gaming machines 1, while the same sound effect is executed at the same time in a plurality of gaming machines 1, while a plurality of gaming machines 1 It is the effect which performs the image effect (image effect relevant to a sound effect) selected in each of these. In the present embodiment, as an example, a performance effect in which idol group A sings song A is shown. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the sound production of the song A sung by the idol group A is simultaneously executed by a plurality of gaming machines 1 (first gaming machine and second gaming machine). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13, in the first gaming machine, a live performance video (moving image) in which the idol group A sings the song A is selected and displayed on the image display unit 6. In the second gaming machine, the video (moving image) of the music video in which the idol group A sings the song A is selected and displayed on the image display unit 6. As described above, the performance effect is an effect in which an image effect is selected and executed for each gaming machine 1 while the same sound effect is executed by a plurality of gaming machines 1 at the same time.

  In step S122, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to perform predetermined sound (sound of the song A sung by the idol group A) and the image selected in step S121 (video of the live performance described above). ) To start the performance performance. That is, the CPU 401 performs the performance effect by displaying the selected image in synchronization with a predetermined sound. Here, by performing the same control in the other gaming machines 1, as a result, a plurality of gaming machines 1 can start production with a predetermined sound (same sound) at the same time and are selected. Each of the effects by the image can be started. As shown in FIG. 13, when the performance effect image is displayed on the entire screen (or most part of the screen) of the image display unit 6, for example, when the game state is in the normal state, the special symbol lottery result is notified in an effect manner. For example, when the game state is a big hit game state, the number of winning prize balls in the big hit game may be displayed small in the corner of the screen. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S123.

  In step S123, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the performance production end timing started in step S122 has come. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the performance effect in step S122 is the end time (for example, 2 minutes) of the performance effect. If the determination in step S123 is YES, the process proceeds to step S124. If this determination is NO, the RTC effect process ends and the process returns to step S101 in FIG.

  In step S124, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to end the performance effect started in step S122. Thereafter, the processing returns to step S101 in FIG.

[Summary of characteristic operations according to this embodiment]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, in a plurality of gaming machines 1, the game progress in each gaming machine 1 (game ball winning, special symbol lottery and result notification, jackpot game, gaming state, etc.) Regardless, at the predetermined time, the same sound effect is executed at the same time. As a result, in a pachinko shop where each gaming machine usually produces stuttering sounds and is chaotic, a plurality of gaming machines 1 of this embodiment perform the same sound production at the same time, and it is as if in a pachinko shop It is in a state that is being performed, and can demonstrate an overwhelming presence. In addition to this, according to the present embodiment, since the image effect of the performance effect is selected for each gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player can add this overwhelming acoustic effect as described above. Various image effects related to the sound effects can be appreciated.

[Modification]
In the above-described embodiment, a configuration example in which an image effect in a performance effect is selected by an operation by a player or a lottery is given (see the description of S121 in FIG. 11). However, the image effect in the performance effect may be selected only by an operation on the effect button 37 by the player, or may be selected only by lottery. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which a player can switch the image effect by operating the effect button 37 grade | etc., During execution of a performance effect. For example, after the performance effect is started using the image effect selected in the process of step S121 of FIG. 11, the player operates the effect button 37 and other image effects during the performance effect. It is good also as a structure which can select and can switch to this other image production. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which can switch an image effect any number of times during execution of a performance effect, and it is good also as a structure which can switch an image effect to predetermined times (for example, 2 times) during execution of a performance effect. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the selection method of the image effect executed in the performance effect may be switched according to the gaming state. For example, when a performance effect is executed in the jackpot game state, the player selects an image effect to be executed by operating the effect button 37 or the like, while performing in a game state other than the jackpot game state. When the effect is executed, the image effect to be executed may be selected by lottery.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a predetermined character (or a person or the like) that performs various effects with effects related to the progress of the game (notification effects, etc.) when the player operates the effect buttons 37 or the like before the game starts. It is good also as a structure which can select (determine) the effect image of this predetermined character (or person) set as an effect image performed in a performance effect. For example, a case is considered in which a person T who is a member of the idol group A is preset as a predetermined person who performs various effects related to the progress of the game by operating the effect buttons 37 and the like by the player. In this case, in the performance effect in which the idol group A described with reference to FIG. 13 sings the song A, an effect image in which the preset person T mainly sings the song A is selected (determined) as the effect image to be executed. It becomes possible.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a configuration example in which only one image effect in the performance effect is selected and displayed (see FIG. 13) is given. However, a plurality of image effects in the performance effect may be selected and displayed simultaneously. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a specific example in the case of such a configuration, and is a diagram illustrating the first gaming machine 1 to the third gaming machine 1 arranged side by side in the pachinko parlor. In FIG. 14, only the screen of the image display unit 6 is illustrated. As shown in FIG. 14, in the performance performance that is performed all at once, video A (image production A) and video D (image production D) are selected and simultaneously displayed on the screen in the first gaming machine, In the second gaming machine, video B (image effect B) and video A (image effect A) are selected and displayed on the screen at the same time, and in the third game machine, only video C (image effect C) is selected. Being displayed on the screen. Furthermore, a plurality of image effects in the performance effect may be selected and displayed in order. Specifically, when the image effect A and the image effect B are selected, for example, the image effect A may be displayed in the first half of the performance effect, and the image effect B may be displayed in the second half of the performance effect.

  Moreover, in this embodiment mentioned above, the example of a structure which displays the image effect of a performance effect on the whole screen of the image display part 6 was given during execution of a performance effect (refer FIG. 13). However, while the performance effect is being executed, the performance effect image effect may be displayed in a predetermined area of the screen of the image display unit 6 and the effect image relating to the game progress may be displayed in the remaining area of the screen. For example, while performing a performance effect, an image effect of the performance effect is displayed in the upper half area of the screen of the image display unit 6, and an effect image (for example, a notification effect of the notification effect) is displayed in the lower half area of the screen. It is good also as a structure (structure which carries out a division | segmentation display) which displays an image and the image of a jackpot game effect). Furthermore, when the player operates the effect button 37 and the like, the ratio (division display ratio) of the area in which the image effect of the performance effect is displayed on the screen of the image display unit 6 and the effect image related to the game progress is displayed. It is good also as a structure which can be set arbitrarily. In addition, for example, during the performance performance, as a general rule, the overall image display of the performance performance image is displayed on the entire screen of the image display unit 6. For example, it is good also as a structure which is displayed on the area | region of the lower half of a screen about the reach | attainment effect image and the big hit alert | report effect image of a player's high interest. Furthermore, in the configuration in which the entire display and the divided display are switched as described above, the divided display ratio when the divided display is performed may be arbitrarily set by the player operating the effect button 37 or the like.

  Further, as described above, in the configuration in which the performance effect image effect is displayed in a predetermined area of the screen of the image display unit 6 and the effect image related to the game progress is displayed in the remaining area of the screen while the performance effect is being executed. The player may operate the effect button 37 and the like to arbitrarily move the display position of the effect image related to the game progress and arbitrarily increase / decrease the display size. For example, as shown in FIGS. 15 (1) and 15 (2), a configuration in which an image effect of a performance effect is displayed on the entire screen of the image display unit 6 and an effect image related to game progress is displayed in a partial area of the screen. Think. In this configuration, as shown in FIG. 15 (1), the player may operate the effect key 38 to move the effect image related to the game progress in any direction. More specifically, when the player operates the left / right direction key of the effect key 38, the effect image related to the game progress moves in the left / right direction, and when the player operates the up / down direction key of the effect key 38, the effect image related to the game progress changes. It is good also as a structure which moves to an up-down direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (2), the effect image relating to the progress of the game may be arbitrarily enlarged (or reduced) by the player operating the effect key 38 or the like. More specifically, when the player presses the right direction key of the effect key 38 while pressing the effect button 37, the effect image relating to the game progress is enlarged (see FIG. 15 (2)), and the player presses the effect button 37. When the left direction key of the effect key 38 is pressed while pressing, an effect image related to the game progress may be reduced and displayed (not shown). By configuring as described above, the player can customize the display balance of the performance effect image and the effect image related to the game progress according to his / her preference and enjoy both effects. Further, it is possible to adjust so that an area that the player wants to see in the performance effect image (for example, an area where a person who likes the player is displayed) is not hidden by the effect image related to the game progress. In the example of FIG. 15, an effect image related to game progress may be displayed on the entire screen of the image display unit 6, and a performance effect image may be displayed in a partial region of this screen. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which can replace arbitrarily the display area of the effect image regarding a game progress, and the display area of the image of a performance effect by the player operating the effect button 37 grade | etc.,. In addition, in the example of FIG. 15, the notification effect image is displayed as an example of the effect image related to the game progress.

  Moreover, in this embodiment mentioned above, the example of a structure which a performance effect was performed simultaneously by the some game machine 1 at the same time was given (refer S120 of FIG. 11). However, for example, when a plurality of gaming machines 1 are turned on all at once and a predetermined time (for example, 3 hours) has passed since the turning on, performance performances are simultaneously executed by the plurality of gaming machines 1. It is good. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, power supply to a plurality of gaming machines 1 is started simultaneously by a power supply device (typically an island power supply device) 700 that supplies power to the plurality of gaming machines 1. In the gaming machine 1, a performance effect may be executed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of power supply.

  Moreover, in this embodiment mentioned above, the example of a structure which selects the image effect to perform was shown from all the predetermined multiple quantity image effects from the beginning in a performance effect (refer S121 of FIG. 11). However, for example, every time a predetermined period elapses, an image effect that can be selected and executed in the performance effect may be added. Specifically, in each gaming machine 1, a large number (for example, 20 types) of image effects are stored in advance in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, and one image effect that can be selected every week. It is good also as a structure which adds one by one. With such a configuration, the selection range of the image effect is expanded every time the predetermined period elapses, so that a novel surprise can be given to the player.

  In the above-described embodiment, a configuration example in which one kind of performance effect is executed (more precisely, one sound effect and an image effect selected from a plurality of image effects related to the sound effect). An example of a configuration in which a performance performance by is performed. However, for example, a plurality of types of performance effects may be stored in advance, and these performance effects may be simultaneously executed in order. For example, in a plurality of gaming machines 1, in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, the performance effect data X, the sound effect data Y1 including the sound effect data X1 and the image effect data X2 and X3 related to the X1, the sound effect data Y1, and the Y1 Performance performance data Y composed of related image performance data Y2 and Y3, and performance performance data Z composed of sound performance data Z1 and image performance data Z2 and Z3 related to Z1 are stored in advance. At 1 time (for example, 1:00 pm), performance effects using the performance effect data X are executed all at once, and at the second time (for example, 3 pm), performance effects using the performance effect data Y are simultaneously performed. It is good also as a structure by which the performance production | presentation using the performance production data Z is performed all at once, when it becomes 3rd time (for example, 6:00 pm). In the case of such a configuration, similarly to the above-described embodiment, in each gaming machine 1, in the performance effect using the performance effect data X, one of the image effect data X2 and X3 is selected and used. In the performance production using the performance production data Y, one of the image production data Y2 and Y3 is selected and used, and in the performance production using the performance production data Z, one of the image production data Z2 and Z3 is selected. used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, while the performance performance is being executed, the volume of the other performance (such as the sound production by the game progress: the sound production of the notification production or the sound production of the jackpot game production) is controlled to “0”. Alternatively, control for reducing the volume may be performed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment mentioned above, the some game machine 1 should just have the structure which can perform the characteristic operation | movement of this embodiment, and another structure may mutually differ.

  Moreover, it cannot be overemphasized that you may comprise combining the content of this embodiment mentioned above and the some modification demonstrated above.

  Further, the shape, number, installation position, and the like of each component provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above are merely examples, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to other shapes, numbers, and installation positions. It goes without saying that the present invention can be realized without departing from the above. Further, it goes without saying that the numerical values and the like used in the above-described processing are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized even with other numerical values.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2 ... Game board 4 ... Display 5 ... Frame member 6 ... Image display part 7 ... Movable accessory 8 ... Board lamp 20 ... Game area 21 ... 1st start opening 22 ... 2nd start opening 23 ... Grand prize Mouth 24 ... Normal winning port 25 ... Gate 26 ... Discharge port 27 ... Electric tulip 31 ... Handle 32 ... Lever 33 ... Stop button 34 ... Eject button 35 ... Speaker 36 ... Frame lamp 37 ... Production button 38 ... Production key 39 ... Dish 43 ... Lock part 100 ... Main control part 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 400 ... production control unit 404 ... RTC
500 ... Image sound control unit 600 ... Lamp control unit 700 ... Power supply device

Claims (1)

Effect control means for causing the image display means and the sound output means to execute a predetermined game effect relating to the game progress;
A time measuring means for measuring the passage of time,
The production control means includes
Execution control of a predetermined time trigger effect different from the predetermined game effect at a predetermined timing based on the measurement result by the time measuring means ,
At the start of the time trigger effect, perform a selection effect to select the time trigger effect to be executed, execute the time trigger effect selected in the selection effect,
A predetermined sound effect related to the time trigger effect selected by the selection effect is output from the sound output means, and a predetermined display effect related to the time trigger effect selected by the selection effect is output from the image display means. Output
When outputting controlling the predetermined acoustic effect and before Symbol predetermined display effect, as well as to end the display effect which constitutes the said predetermined game effects, and ends the sound effect constituting the predetermined game presentation, a game Machine.

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