JP6047532B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine equipped with effect display means capable of displaying an effect.

  Conventionally, a game machine in which a lottery means draws a lottery when a game ball enters the start port, determines an effect time for the lottery result in the lottery means, and an effect display means performs the effect of the determined effect time There is. In such a gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start port during the execution of the effect on the effect display means, the effect time determined according to this ball is stored as hold information. In recent years, there is a gaming machine called a pre-reading effect, which performs an effect that suggests a big hit according to the lottery result of the hold information.

  For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when hold information is stored, it is displayed on hold display means as a hold display, and the hold display pattern is changed according to the lottery result. For example, when the lottery result of the hold information is “losing”, the hold is displayed in white, and when the lottery result of the hold information is “surprise big hit”, the hold is displayed in blue, When the lottery result is “ordinary big hit”, the hold is displayed in red.

  Moreover, in patent document 1, in the state where the number of holding information is 3, a game ball enters the start port, the number of holding information becomes 4, and the lottery result of the fourth holding information is a big hit. In some cases, a specific effect for a sudden big hit is performed over the effects of four pieces of hold information (Patent Document 1, paragraphs 0344 to 0349, FIGS. 76 and 77).

JP 2009-056146 A

  However, although the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 performs a specific effect for a sudden big hit over a production with a plurality of pieces of hold information, it is executed when the hold information in which the big hit is drawn is stored. The production inside is performed without change. For this reason, the player cannot see the specific effect until the effect being executed ends, and the interest of the game is lowered. In particular, when the effect being executed is an effect that requires a long time, the specific effect cannot be seen for a while, so the interest of the game is lowered.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a situation, and it aims at providing the bullet ball game machine which can raise the interest of a game.

The ball game machine of the present invention includes a lottery means for performing lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an effect display means capable of displaying an effect for a predetermined time in relation to a lottery result of the lottery means, and the lottery Effect time determining means for determining the effect time at the effect display means for the lottery result at the means, and when the predetermined condition is newly established during execution of the effect, the predetermined condition is established with a predetermined number as an upper limit. And a storage means for storing the effect time determined by the effect time determination means as hold information each time when the predetermined condition is newly satisfied during the execution of the effect. The remaining effect time grasping means capable of grasping the remaining effect time until the effect being executed is finished, the remaining effect time grasped by the remaining effect time grasping means, and all the hold information stored in the storage means Production A total time calculating means capable of calculating a total time between the time, a time determination means capable of determining that the total time calculated by the total time calculation means is within a predetermined time range, and the time determination means When it is determined that the time is within a predetermined time range, there is provided an effect execution means for executing the effect in the effect mode according to the total time, and the effect execution means are times when the total times are different from each other. In the case where there is a first summing time and a second summing time, when the first summing time and the second summing time are within the predetermined time range, in any case Ri executable der the same effect even, the time determination means has a plurality of determinable time range, if the time sum that is determined is within the first time range can execute the first effect And the determined total time is the second Characterized in that if a time range and can execute the second effect.

  According to the present invention, the interest of games can be enhanced.

The perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment. The perspective view of the back side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine of FIG. The front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of FIG. The block diagram which shows the structure of the control apparatus of the pachinko game machine of FIG. The figure explaining the various flags set at the time of completion | finish of a special game. The flowchart which shows the game management process performed by the main control side. The flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special symbol change start process in FIG. 7 (the first half). Flowchart showing the special symbol variation start process in FIG. 7 (second half). Explanatory drawing which shows an effect information table. The flowchart which shows the process which changes an effect aspect. Explanatory drawing which shows a specific production information table. The flowchart which shows the process during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. The flowchart (second half) which shows the process during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a special electric accessory management process in FIG. 6. The flowchart which shows the big hit start process in FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a special electric accessory operation start process in FIG. 13. 14 is a flowchart showing processing during operation of the special electric accessory in FIG. 13. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating special electric accessory operation continuation determination processing in FIG. 13. FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit end process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the main process performed by the sub-control side. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by the sub-control side.

  First, an outline of the ball game machine of the present embodiment will be described.

  The bullet ball game machine of the present embodiment includes a lottery means for performing lottery in response to establishment of a predetermined condition, an effect display means capable of displaying an effect for a predetermined time in relation to a lottery result in the lottery means, An effect time determining means for determining an effect time at the effect display means with respect to a lottery result at the lottery means, and when the predetermined condition is newly established during the execution of the effect, the predetermined condition is set to an upper limit. And a storage unit that stores the production time determined by the production time determination unit as hold information every time it is established, when the predetermined condition is newly established during the execution of the production, Remaining effect time grasping means capable of grasping the remaining effect time until the currently executed effect ends, the remaining effect time grasped by the remaining effect time grasping means, and all the hold information stored in the storage means of Total time calculating means capable of calculating the total time with the departure time, and time determining means capable of determining whether the total time calculated by the total time calculating means is within a predetermined time or a predetermined time range And when the time determination means determines that the time is within the predetermined time or a predetermined time range, the effect execution means for executing the effect in the effect mode according to the total time in the total time. .

  According to the present embodiment, the effect execution means, when the total time of the remaining effect time and the effect time of all the hold information stored in the storage means is within a predetermined time or a predetermined time range, An effect in an effect mode corresponding to the total time is executed in the total time. Thereby, compared with what does not change in the production performed in remaining production time, the expectation with respect to a player's hit can be raised, and the interest of a game can be raised.

  The bullet ball game machine of the present embodiment includes a lottery means for performing lottery in response to establishment of a predetermined condition, an effect display means capable of displaying an effect for a predetermined time in relation to a lottery result in the lottery means, An effect time determining means for determining an effect time at the effect display means with respect to a lottery result at the lottery means, and when the predetermined condition is newly established during the execution of the effect, the predetermined condition is set to an upper limit. And a storage unit that stores the production time determined by the production time determination unit as hold information every time it is established, when the predetermined condition is newly established during the execution of the production, Remaining effect time grasping means capable of grasping the remaining effect time until the currently executed effect ends, the remaining effect time grasped by the remaining effect time grasping means, and all the hold information stored in the storage means of Total time calculation means capable of calculating the total time with the departure time, and time determination means capable of determining whether the total time calculated by the total time calculation means is within a predetermined time and a predetermined time range And when the time determination means determines that the time is within the predetermined time and the predetermined time range, the effect execution means for executing the effect in the effect mode according to the total time in the total time. .

  According to the present embodiment, the production execution unit is configured such that the total time of the remaining production time and the production time of all the hold information stored in the storage unit is within a predetermined time and a predetermined time range. An effect in an effect mode corresponding to the total time is executed in the total time. Thereby, compared with what does not change in the production performed in remaining production time, the expectation with respect to a player's hit can be raised, and the interest of a game can be raised.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery result determination means that can determine whether or not the lottery result of the hold information in the lottery means is a predetermined lottery result, the effect executing means is the lottery result determination means When it is determined that the result is a predetermined lottery result, it is preferable that an effect of an effect mode corresponding to the total time is executed.

  The effect execution means, when the lottery result determination means determines that the result is a predetermined lottery result, causes the effect of the effect mode according to the total time to be executed, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, there is provided an effect mode determining means for determining an effect mode according to the effect time determined by the effect time determining means, which is an effect mode of the effect display means for the lottery result of the lottery means. The effect execution means preferably changes the effect mode determined by the effect mode determination means to the effect mode corresponding to the total time and executes the effect.

  Since the effect execution means changes the effect mode determined by the effect mode determination means to the effect mode corresponding to the total time and executes the effect, the effect execution control becomes easy.

  In the present embodiment, it is preferable that the effect executing means execute an effect of an effect mode that is a continuous effect.

  Since the effect execution means executes the effect of the effect mode that is a continuous effect, the entertainment of the game can be further enhanced compared to the effect mode of the effect that is not continuous.

  In the present embodiment, it is preferable that an effect information table having a plurality of different effect times and effect modes is provided, and the effect executing means selects and executes one effect mode from the effect information table.

  The effect execution means executes the effect using the effect information table having a plurality of different effect times and effect modes, so that the effect execution control becomes easy.

  In this embodiment, when the hold display means for displaying the hold information and the effect execution means execute the effect in the effect mode according to the total time, the display pattern of the hold information on the hold display means It is preferable to include a hold display changing means for changing

  Since the hold display changing means changes the display pattern of the hold information on the hold display means when the effect of the effect mode according to the total time is executed, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, and a front frame 3 and a front door 5 pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 3 has a frame shape, and a game board 4 (see FIG. 3) can be attached to the opening. Further, a glass plate 6 is fitted in the central portion of the front door 5 so that the game board 4 can be visually recognized from the outside.

  Speakers 7 are provided on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front door 5. The speaker 7 is a sound output unit that outputs the effect sound effect accompanying the game to the outside. Further, frame decoration LEDs 8 are provided on the left and right sides and the upper part of the front door 5. The frame decoration LED 8 is a decoration part in which the LED emits light and blinks in conjunction with the effect of the game.

  A front plate 9 is provided on the lower side of the front door 5, and a left end portion thereof is pivotally attached to the front frame 3 so as to be openable. The front plate 9 is provided with a launch handle 10 for operating the launch mechanism, an upper storage tray 11 for storing game balls, a lower storage tray 12 and the like.

  Further, a left effect button 13 and a center effect button 14 that can be operated when the built-in lamp is lit are provided on the surface portion of the upper storage dish 11. The production buttons 13 and 14 can change the production when the player presses the button when the operation becomes valid.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a frame-like back mechanism board 16 that holds down the game board 4 from the back side is attached to the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball supply device (not shown) of the pachinko hall side island facility is provided on the upper side of the back mechanism board 16.

  A game ball payout device 19 for paying out game balls is provided at the inclined lower end of the tank rail 18 for drawing out the balls from the game ball storage tank 17. Furthermore, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 4) that manages all gaming machines in the pachinko hall is provided at a corner portion of the back mechanism board 16. Is housed and provided.

  In addition, a transparent back cover 23 mounted on the back side of the game board 4 is provided substantially at the center of the back mechanism board 16, and transparent effect control in which the effect control board 25 is accommodated in the back cover 23. A substrate case 25a and a transparent liquid crystal control substrate case 26a that houses the liquid crystal control substrate 26 are provided.

  A volume switch 31 is provided at an intermediate portion between the effect control board 25 and the liquid crystal control board 26. The volume can be set in 10 steps by rotating the knob.

  A transparent main control board case 24a that houses the main control board 24 is provided below the liquid crystal control board case 26a. The main control board 24 controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. Since the main control board 24 is connected to various switches and sensors, it receives these detection signals and performs various processes.

  The main control board 24 is provided with a RAM clear switch 27. By turning on the power while pressing down the RAM clear switch 27, the stored contents of the RAM area are erased, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial state.

  The effect control board 25 receives various control commands transmitted from the main control board 24, and controls the effects by the panel decoration LED 35 or the liquid crystal display device 36, for example, based on the control commands.

  Below the main control board case 24a, a transparent power supply board case 28a containing a power supply board 28 and a transparent payout control board case 29a containing a payout control board 29 are disposed.

  Further, at a position corresponding to the launch handle 10, a launch control board 30 is provided on the rear side of a game ball launcher (not shown) provided with a strike rod for hitting the game ball and a launch motor for driving the hit ball. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the game board 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 4 is formed of a substantially square panel, and the game area 4a on the board surface has a center ornament body 34a fixed to the front surface of the decorative board 4b with screws or the like, a left corner ornament. It is partitioned by members such as the body 34b and the right corner ornament 34c. The decorative bodies 34a to 34c are each formed by integral molding by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

  A plurality of panel decoration LEDs 35 are arranged on the center decoration body 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a decoration unit that enhances the effect by changing the light emission color and the light emission mode in accordance with the symbol change display and the notice display in each game.

  An opening is formed in the center of the game board 4, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is disposed in the opening. The liquid crystal display device 36 is a display that displays various effects such as a pattern on which various numbers, characters, and the like are drawn, a background image, reach, and the like according to the game.

  A normal symbol start gate 40a is disposed on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 36. The normal symbol start gate 40a is a winning device that triggers the start of a normal symbol. A lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 40a, and the normal symbol changes in the normal symbol display device 43b described later.

  On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 36, a movable accessory 37 having the shape of a dragon head is disposed. The movable accessory 37 operates according to the effects in the game and the expectation degree of jackpot. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of movable accessories in addition to the movable accessory 37, but is omitted in the drawing.

  A stage member 33 is disposed below the center decorative body 34a. The game ball guided here falls after swinging the central part of the stage, but the game ball that has passed through the groove in the center has a structure that makes it easy to win a first special symbol starting port 38a described later. .

  Below the stage member 33, a start winning device 38 including a first special symbol start port 38a and a second special symbol start port 38b is arranged. A lottery is performed when the game ball flowing down the game area 4a wins the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b, and the special symbol display device 43a described later displays the variation of the special symbol. Is called. Further, the liquid crystal display device 36 also displays an effect including a variation display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol. The liquid crystal display device 36 corresponds to “effect display means” and “hold display means” of the present invention.

  The second special symbol start port 38b is provided with an opening / closing member, and when the opening / closing member is opened, the game ball is easily won. The above open / close member is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when a normal symbol lottery is won. Hereinafter, a device that combines the second special symbol start opening 38b and the opening / closing member may be referred to as an ordinary electric accessory (electric tulip or abbreviated “electric chew”).

  Below the start winning device 38, a large winning device 39 is arranged. The big winning device 39 has an opening / closing door into which a game ball can enter when it falls to the front side.

  As will be described in detail later, the big prize device 39 is a special prize device that is opened for a predetermined time in a special game that occurs when a special symbol lottery is won, that is, a big win. A lot of prize balls can be obtained by winning a game ball in a big prize opening (not shown) inside the big prize device 39.

  A special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are arranged on the upper right side of the game area 4a. The special symbol display device 43a is composed of a 7-segment LED, and changes the special symbol in response to a winning at the special symbol start ports 38a and 38b, and displays a lottery result. In addition, the remaining one (right) displays the number of reserved balls of special symbols and normal symbols and the short-time state.

  The normal symbol display device 43b is a display composed of a plurality of LEDs. The normal symbol is started by the winning of the normal symbol start gate 40a, and the lottery result is displayed by turning on the LED.

  On the left side of the game area 4a, a windmill 41 that changes the flow direction of the game ball and a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. In addition, a plurality of general winning ports 42 are arranged below the game area 4a. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 42, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  On the leftmost side of the game area 4a, a guide rail 44 extending in a substantially vertical direction is arranged to guide the game ball launched by the launch mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 is composed of two metal strip-shaped outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b.

  A space extending in the vertical direction between the two outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b forms a launch passage 45 through which a game ball launched from the launch mechanism passes. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, a return ball prevention piece 46 that allows the shot ball to pass in the launch direction (the game area 4a side) and prevents the return ball (the launch path 45 side) from passing is provided. ing. Further, at the lowermost part of the inner guide rail 44 b, an out ball collection port 47 and a ball approaching portion 48 for introducing the out ball into the out ball collection port 47 are formed.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In FIG. 4, the configuration of a relay board for relaying signals and some members not related to the present invention are omitted.

  This control device is mainly configured of a main control board 24 that comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an effect control board 25 that receives commands from the main control board 24 and controls the effects. The power supply board 28 is connected to each board including the main control board 24, receives an AC voltage 24V from an external power supply, converts it to a DC voltage, and supplies it to each board.

  The main control board 24 includes a main control board CPU 241, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243 therein. The main control board side CPU 241 is a so-called processor unit, and performs a lottery process for determining whether or not to generate a big hit, creates a control command from information on the determined variation pattern and stop symbol, and transmits it to the effect control board 25. Process. The main control board side CPU 241 corresponds to “lottery means”, “effect time determining means”, and “effect mode determining means” of the present invention.

  The ROM 242 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of gaming machine control procedures, control data, and the like. The RAM 243 is a storage unit having a work area for temporarily storing data set by the processing of the main control board side CPU 241.

  Connected to the main control board 24 are a first start winning port sensor 38c, a second start winning port sensor 38d, a large winning port sensor 39a, a start gate passage sensor 40b, and a general winning port sensor 42a. Reception is possible.

  In addition, a special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are connected to the main control board 24, and random number information acquired by the main control board side CPU 241 through a lottery process is transmitted to the symbol display devices 43a and 43b. The

  Further, the main control board 24 is connected to an external terminal board 21 having terminals for connecting to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Various information such as a big hit in a game, the number of winnings, and the number of games is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the hall computer via the external terminal board 21.

  Further, a payout control board 29 is connected to the main control board 24. Since the lower storage tray full sensor 12c and the front door opening sensor 20 are connected to the payout control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, a detection signal is transmitted from the payout control board 29 to the main control board 24. The Note that the game ball payout device 19 and the launch control board 30 (further connected to the launch device 10a) are connected to the payout control board 29.

  The effect control board 25 includes an effect control board side CPU 251, a ROM 252, and a RAM 253 inside. The effect control board side CPU 251 is a so-called processor unit, receives a control command transmitted from the main control board 24, and performs processing for controlling various effects based on the control command.

  The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of effect control procedures, effect data, and the like. Moreover, RAM253 is a memory | storage part provided with the work area which memorize | stores temporarily the data set by the process of the production control board side CPU251.

  A speaker 7, a frame decoration LED 8, a panel decoration LED 35, a volume switch 31, a left effect button 13, and a center effect button 14 are connected to the effect control board 25. Thereby, the production control board 25 controls the sound effect of the speaker 7, operation | movement of each LED, etc., and is raising the production effect, for example.

  As for the effect buttons 13 and 14, when the player pushes them down during the effective period, the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25, and the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 changes.

  A liquid crystal control board 26 is connected to the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control board 26 receives a command from the effect control board 25 and performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 36.

  The liquid crystal control board 26 includes therein a liquid crystal control CPU 261, a liquid crystal control ROM 262, a liquid crystal control RAM 263, a video display processor VDP 264, an image data ROM 265, and a VRAM 266. An effect timer 267 is connected to the liquid crystal control board 26.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 261 is a so-called processor unit, and generates liquid crystal control data necessary for performing display control based on the effect command received from the effect control board 25. The data is output to the video display processor VDP 264.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 262 is a storage unit that stores a program that describes the operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU 261, and the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is a storage unit that functions as a work area or a buffer memory.

  The video display processor VDP 264 is a processor that performs image processing of image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The image data ROM 265 is a storage unit that stores image data necessary for the video display processor VDP 264 to perform image processing. The VRAM 266 is a storage unit that temporarily stores image data processed by the video display processor VDP 264. is there. The effect timer 267 sets the effect time of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and is subtracted as the effect starts.

  With the above configuration, the liquid crystal control board 26 performs image processing based on the effect command transmitted from the effect control board 25 and displays effect images and moving images on the liquid crystal display device 36.

  Next, the jackpot type of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the contents of the special game will be described.

  In the pachinko machine 1, for example, among the symbols “1” to “9”, jackpots with probability variation symbols (for example, symbols “3” and “7”) and non-probability variation symbols (for example, “3”, “ There are two types of jackpots with symbols other than “7”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played in the normal mode, the time reduction mode, and the probability variation mode. The normal mode is a lottery with a low probability (for example, 1/100 is “big hit”). The short-time mode is a gaming state that has the same lottery probability as the normal mode, but shortens the display time of the symbols, and the opening / closing member of the ordinary electric accessory is opened more frequently than the normal mode (with electric chew support) , Game balls are easy to start winning. The probability variation mode is a lottery with a higher probability (for example, 1/10, “big hit”) than the normal mode and the short-time mode, and is in a state with electric chew support.

  A special game with a probabilistic symbol jackpot is composed of, for example, 10 rounds, and a special game with a non-probable symbolic jackpot is composed of, for example, 5 rounds. After the probability variation symbol jackpot ends, the gaming state becomes the probability variation mode. The probability variation mode ends when 50 games are played. The probability variation mode may be a mode that continues until the next big hit.

  When a probable symbol jackpot occurs, a jackpot display of 6000 ms (6.0 seconds) is first performed as a pre-start interval.

  Thereafter, the first round starts. In the first round, the operation time of the open / close door of the special prize winning device 39 is 29000 ms (29.0 seconds). At this time, “Round 01” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 as a round display.

  When the opening / closing door operation time (opening time) ends, the remaining ball discharge time of 1980 ms is reached. This is a time for confirming the discharge of the game ball won in the big winning device 39, and the number of winnings and the number of discharging until the elapse of this time is regarded as valid. Since the big prize device 39 has only the big prize port sensor 39a, the number of prizes and the number of discharges always match.

  Then, after the interval of the first round of 20 ms, the process proceeds to the second round. The second to the tenth rounds are the same as the first rounds except that the round display advances according to the progress of the rounds.

  The tenth round is the final round, and after the opening / closing door is closed, an end interval (ending) of 10000 ms (10 seconds), which means the end of the special game, is performed. The grand prize winning device 39 is also closed, but the liquid crystal display device 36 performs an ending display and an ending video.

  The ending display is a character display such as “Fin” or “probability change mode entry” indicating that the special game has ended. In addition, the ending video is made up of alerts for the capture method, company logo display, and the like. At the end of the end interval, a series of special games with probability variation symbol jackpots ends, and then a game in probability variation mode starts.

  Next, the non-probability variation jackpot will be described focusing on the differences from the probability variation symbol jackpot. A special game with a non-probable symbol jackpot consists of 5 rounds. In addition, after the end, the gaming state becomes the time reduction mode. The time-saving mode of the present embodiment ends when a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 times) are played.

  In the case of a special game with a non-probable variation jackpot, the operation time of the first to fifth round doors is the same as in the case of a probabilistic symbol jackpot, and after the remaining ball discharge time of the fifth round which is the final round, Move to end interval (ending). In the ending display, for example, “30 times of time reduction mode entry” is displayed.

  Next, various flags set at the end of the special game will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, various flags that are set after the end of the special game for either the probability variation symbol jackpot or the non-probability variation symbol jackpot will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, “5AH” is set in the normal power open extension state flag, the normal time short transition state flag, the general probability change transition state flag, and the special figure short time transition state flag. “5AH” means that the flag is on.

  In the case of a probable symbol big hit, “5AH” is set in the special figure probability fluctuation transition state flag. On the other hand, in the case of a non-probable variable symbol jackpot, since the transition to the probability variation mode is not performed after the special game is ended, “00H” is set in the special diagram probability variation transition state flag. “00H” means that the flag is off.

  Even in the case of a non-probable variation big hit, the open / close member of the ordinary electric accessory frequently opens (with electric chew support). Therefore, “5AH” is set in the above-described common-probability fluctuation transition state flag regardless of the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol.

  Also, in the case of a probabilistic symbol big hit, “50” is set in the special figure short-time counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter, and in the case of a non-probable big symbol, “30” is set in the special symbol short-time counter. “0” is set in the special figure probability variation counter. Here, “50” and “30” mean 50 times and 30 times of games, and “0” means that a game with special figure probability variation is not performed.

  The values of the special figure short time counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter can be changed. For example, in the case of a probable symbol jackpot, if “50” is set in the special figure short time counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter, the mode shifts to the 50 probability fluctuation mode after the special game ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the game management process performed on the main control side will be described. The game management process described below is a timer interrupt process that is executed for the main loop on the main control side when the power-on process ends normally.

  First, the main control board 24 performs a timer management process (step S10). The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of timers such as a special symbol accessory operation timer, each of which measures a time related to the game.

  The main control board 24 manages a large number of timers by updating various timers (subtracting the timers) according to the processing state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, the main control board 24 performs prize ball management processing. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first and second special symbol start ports 38a and 38b and the general winning port 42. For example, the general winning opening sensor 42 a inside the general winning opening 42 detects a game ball and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24.

  When receiving the above signal, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout control board 29 (further, the game ball payout device 19). After receiving the control signal, the game ball payout device 19 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the upper storage tray 11 (or the lower storage tray 12 when the upper storage tray 11 is full). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S30.

  In step S30, the main control board 24 performs normal symbol management processing. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 passes through the normal symbol start gate 40a. Specifically, the start gate passage sensor 40b inside the normal symbol start gate 40a detects a game ball that has passed through the gate, and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24.

  When receiving the above signal, the main control board 24 acquires a random value of a normal symbol. Up to four random numbers can be stored in the lottery, and whether or not the random numbers are determined in the order in which they are stored.

  The main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the normal symbol display device 43b. In the normal symbol display device 43b, the normal symbol is changed by the blinking of the LED, and the normal symbol is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed and stopped according to the lottery result. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S <b> 40, the main control board 24 performs a normal electric accessory management process. This is a process for controlling the operation of the ordinary electric accessory according to the lottery result of the ordinary symbol. In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol stops in a hit state, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory and starts the second special symbol for a predetermined time. The opening / closing member of the opening 38b is opened.

  The main control board 24 closes the opening / closing member when the predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls are won in the second special symbol start opening 38b before the predetermined time elapses. The control signal is sent to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory. Thereby, the opening / closing member is closed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol is stopped in a disengaged manner, the opening / closing member is not opened, and the main control board 24 does not do anything and does the normal electric accessory game process. Exit.

  In step S50, the main control board 24 performs a special symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b.

  As will be described in detail later, when the start winning port sensors 38c and 38d detect a game ball, the start winning port sensors 38c and 38d transmit a ball detection signal to the main control board 24, and the main control board 24 receives the ball detection signal. In response, for example, one random number value is acquired from 200 random number values (special symbol lottery), and the effect time and effect mode for the acquired random number value are determined.

  The main control board 24 transmits an effect command to the special symbol display device 43a. In the special symbol display device 43a, the special symbol is changed by the 7-segment LED, and the special symbol is stopped in a manner of winning or losing according to the lottery result after a predetermined time elapses. Further, the variation of the special symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 with a decorative symbol that can be surely recognized by the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60.

  Finally, in step S60, the main control board 24 performs a special electric accessory management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the special prize winning device 39 (hereinafter also referred to as a special electric accessory) according to the special symbol lottery result.

  Although details will be described later, when a special symbol stops in a winning manner, it becomes a so-called big hit, and a special game of a predetermined number of rounds is given to the player. In the special symbol management process (step S50), when the special symbol is stopped in a detaching manner, the special electric accessory management process is immediately terminated. When the special electric accessory management process ends, the game management process also ends.

  Next, the special symbol management process performed in the game management process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol management process (FIG. 6: step S50), the main control board 24 determines a special symbol operation status (waiting for change, changing) which will be described later, and manages each process.

  First, the main control board 24 performs the start port check process 1 (step S51). This determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the first special symbol start port 38a. When a game ball wins the first special symbol start port 38a, the main control board side CPU 241 selects from among 200 random numbers based on the ball detection signal sent from the start winning port sensor 38c. Get one random value.

  The ROM 242 stores an effect information table 246 (see FIG. 9). The effect information table 246 has first to 200th effect times and effect modes associated with each of the 200 random values. The main control board side CPU 241 reads the effect time and effect mode corresponding to the acquired random number value from the effect information table 246. The main control board CPU 241 also acquires a big hit determination flag based on the random number value and stores it in the work area.

  When the game ball wins the first special symbol start port 38a during the special symbol variation display, the main control board side CPU 241 holds an effect command including a random value (lottery result), effect time and effect mode in the RAM 243. Store in the storage area. The main control board CPU 241 sends an effect command to the liquid crystal control CPU 261 of the liquid crystal control board 26 via the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control CPU 261 stores this effect command in the liquid crystal control RAM 263 as hold information. Further, the liquid crystal control CPU 261 displays the hold information on, for example, the lower part of the liquid crystal display device 36. The display of the hold information is performed by displaying a small white circle, for example. For example, the maximum number of hold information stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is four, and a maximum of four white circles for hold display are displayed. The liquid crystal control RAM 263 corresponds to the “storage unit” of the present invention.

  In step S52, the main control board 24 performs the start port check process 2. It is determined whether or not a game ball is won in the second special symbol start opening 38b, and the same process as the start opening check process 1 is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S53.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is 5AH (step S53). The condition device is a device that operates when a condition for continuing the big hit when the big hit occurs, and determines whether or not the conditional device operation flag is turned on. If the condition device operation flag is on, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S58.

  On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not on, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S54. That is, steps S54 to S57 are processing in the normal game mode in which no big hit has occurred.

  When the determination in step S53 is “NO”, the main control board 24 performs a special symbol operation status determination (step S54). If the special symbol operation status (hereinafter also referred to as a special symbol operation status) is set to “00H” or “01H”, the special symbol is “waiting for variation”, and the process proceeds to step S55.

  If the special figure operation status is set to “02H”, the special symbol is “changing”, and the process proceeds to step S56. Furthermore, when the special figure operation status is set to “03H”, since the special symbol is “during confirmation time”, the process proceeds to step S57. Hereinafter, processing in each special figure operation status will be described.

  First, with reference to FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, the special symbol change start process (step S55) performed in the special symbol management process will be described.

  First, in FIG. 8A, the main control board side CPU 241 determines whether or not the number of special figure reservation balls is 0 (step S71). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S72. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls in the special figure is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S76 (see FIG. 8B).

  In step 72, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b. If the determination in step S72 is “YES”, a random value is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S79.

  When the determination in step S72 is “NO”, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure operation status is 00H (step S73). As will be described later, “01H” is set as the special figure operation status immediately after the special symbol confirmation time processing (FIG. 7: step S57) is executed.

  If the special figure operation status is “00H”, the determination is “YES”, and the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special figure operation status is not “00H” (when it is “01H”), the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S74.

  In step S74, the main control board 24 transmits a customer waiting demo command. The “customer waiting demonstration command” is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the effect control board 25 when the number of reserved balls in the special figure is 0 and the special figure operation status is “01H”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S75, the main control board 24 sets 00H as the special figure operation status. With this set, the special symbol variation start process ends, but thereafter, in the special symbol variation start process, the process of “YES” in the determination of step 73 is repeated unless holding information or a start opening prize is generated.

  When the determination in step S71 is “NO”, the main control board 24 subtracts 1 from the number of reserved balls in the special figure (FIG. 8B: step S76). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S77, the main control board 24 transmits a hold subtraction command to the effect control board 25. Thereby, the hold display of the special symbol display device 43a (the right 7-segment LED) and the hold display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 are decremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S78.

  In step S78, the main control board 24 shifts the reserved storage area. The reserved storage areas 1 to 4 having the same number as the maximum number of reserves are shifted by 1 as the number of reserved balls is subtracted. At this time, 0 is set for the holding storage area 4 in which the latest holding information is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S79.

  In step S79, the main control board side CPU 241 performs a special electric accessory activation determination random number determination process. This is a special figure hit determination process based on the acquired random number value. Also, a process for storing the big hit determination flag in the work area is performed.

  In the present embodiment, since the big hit probability is different between the normal mode, the time reduction mode, and the probability variation mode, the random number value that is “big hit” is different. In the normal mode and the short time mode, the random number value 199 and the random number value 200 among the 200 random number values are “big hits”, the random value 199 is a non-probable pattern big hit, and the random value 200 is a probable change. It becomes a big hit in the design. In the probability variation mode, the random values 181 to 200 are random numbers that are “big hits”, the random values 181 to 190 are non-probable variable big hits, and the random values 191 to 200 are probable big hits. Further, in the normal mode and the time reduction mode, the random values 191 to 200 are random values that are “reach”. It should be noted that the number of random numbers, random numbers that become “big hit”, “reach”, and the like can be changed as appropriate.

  In step S80, the main control board 24 performs a game state transition preparation process. Here, when the big hit determination flag is ON, the game state transition table corresponding to the big hit type is selected, and values are stored in various buffers with reference to this table. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S81.

  In step S81, the main control board 24 sets the changing flag of the special figure to 5AH. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the main control board side CPU 241 reads the effect time and the effect mode corresponding to the acquired random number value from the effect information table 246, and receives the effect command including the random value, the effect time and the effect mode as the special symbol display device 43a. The effect command or the effect execution command is sent to the effect control board 25. The main control board side CPU 241 sends an effect command to the effect control board 25 when the hold information is not stored and an effect execution command when the hold information is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S83.

  Finally, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the start of fluctuation (step S83). Specifically, “00H” (erase) is set in the random number storage area 0. In addition, since the special symbol operation status is set to “02H” (being changed), in the next special symbol management process, in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 7: step S54), a special symbol changing process (described later) ( FIG. 7: Branches to step S56). Thereafter, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. Returning to FIG. 7, the process proceeds to step S <b> 58 described later.

  Next, the special symbol variation display process and the effect image display process will be described. The special symbol display device 43a performs variable symbol display based on the effect time of the effect command sent from the main control board side CPU 241. The special symbol variation display is performed at the same time as the effect on the liquid crystal display device 36 described later, the variation pattern is always the same, and the last stop symbol is different depending on the random number value. The effect image also includes decorative symbols that are displayed in a variable manner.

  When the hold information is not stored, the effect control board side CPU 251 controls the sound effect of the speaker 7 and the operation of each LED based on the effect command sent from the main control board side CPU 241 to perform the effect. When the hold information is stored and the production execution command is received, the production is performed based on the hold information (production command) stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263. The effect control board CPU 251 sends an effect command to the liquid crystal control board 26 when no hold information is stored, and sends an effect execution command to the liquid crystal control board 26 when hold information is stored. send.

  When receiving an effect command, the video display processor VDP 264 of the liquid crystal control board 26 stores the hold stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263 when receiving the effect execution command based on the effect time and effect mode of the received effect command. Based on the presentation time and the presentation mode of the information, the image processing of the presentation image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 is performed. The liquid crystal control CPU 261 displays the image data subjected to the image processing on the liquid crystal display device 36, thereby performing the effect in the effect time and effect mode determined by the main control board side CPU 241. The liquid crystal control CPU 261 erases the hold information as the presentation by the hold information is started.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, an effect mode changing process for changing the effect mode on the liquid crystal display device 36 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the normal mode, the liquid crystal control CPU 261 sets a count value corresponding to the effect time in the effect command in the effect timer 267 before starting the effect (step S91). Then, the liquid crystal control CPU 261 starts counting (subtracting) the effect timer 267 in accordance with the start of the effect time and effect effect in the effect command on the liquid crystal display device 36 (step S92). The effect timer 267 is set in units of 1 ms. For example, when the effect time is 40000 ms (40 seconds), the effect timer 267 is set to 40000.

  When the game ball wins the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b during execution of the effect on the liquid crystal display device 36 (the determination in step S93 is “YES”), the main control board side CPU 241 Then, it is determined whether or not the hold information is 3 or less (including 0) (step S94). When the determination in step S94 is “YES”, the main control board side CPU 241 performs a winning lottery (step S95). Next, the production time and the production mode are determined based on the random value acquired by the winning lottery (step S96), and the hold information is stored (step S97). The main control board side CPU 241 sends an effect command including a random number value, an effect time and an effect mode to the effect control board 25, and the effect control board side CPU 251 sends the received effect command to the liquid crystal control board 26. If there is a maximum of four pieces of hold information (determination in step S94 is “NO”), winning lottery, storage of hold information, and transmission of an effect command are not performed.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 261 stores the effect command sent from the effect control board 25 as the hold information in the liquid crystal control RAM 263, and displays the hold information on the lower part of the liquid crystal display device 36. Further, the liquid crystal control CPU 261 determines whether or not the random value in the stored production command is, for example, a random value 199, 200 (predetermined lottery result) that is “big hit” (step S98). When the determination in step S98 is “YES” (when the random value is random number 199, 200), the liquid crystal control CPU 261 detects the remaining effect time RT based on the value of the effect timer 267 (step S99). .

  In step S100, the liquid crystal control CPU 261 calculates the total hold effect time AT that is the sum of the effect times of all the hold information stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263 (step S100). Next, the liquid crystal control CPU 261 calculates a total time TT obtained by adding the effect time RT and the hold effect time AT (step S101). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S102. The liquid crystal control CPU 261 is the “remaining effect time grasping means”, “summing time calculating means”, “time determining means”, “lottery result determining means”, “effect executing means”, “hold display changing means” of the present invention. It corresponds to.

  In step S102, the liquid crystal control CPU 261 searches for a specific effect mode. The liquid crystal control ROM 262 stores a specific effect information table 268 (see FIG. 11). The specific effect information table 268 includes, for example, 16 specific effect modes A1 to A16 and effect times corresponding to the specific effect modes A1 to A16. The specific effect modes A1 to A16 are effect modes different from the first to 200th effect modes. For example, the decorative symbols are reduced and displayed in the corners of the liquid crystal display device 36, and are displayed in the central portion of the liquid crystal display device 36. Displays an effect in which the main character confronts the enemy character, and displays “Big hit if the enemy is defeated!” On the upper side.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 261 searches the specific effect information table 268 for the specific effect mode of the effect time within the range (hereinafter referred to as a predetermined time range) that is equal to or shorter than the total time TT and equal to or greater than (the total time TT−5000 ms) ( Step S102).

  When the determination in step S102 is “YES” (there is a specific effect mode within a predetermined time range), the liquid crystal control CPU 261 changes the effect mode at the total time TT to the searched specific effect mode ( Step S103). Thereafter, the effect is performed in the specific effect mode. When the lottery result is “big hit” and the effect is being executed, the search process and the change process are not performed. Further, the predetermined time range and the number of specific effect modes can be changed as appropriate.

  For example, when there is three hold information and the fourth hold information is added, and the lottery result of the fourth hold information is a big hit, the liquid crystal control CPU 261 detects the remaining effect time RT, The total hold effect time AT and the total time TT are calculated by adding the effect times of the fourth hold information. For example, when the remaining effect time RT is 33000 ms (33 seconds) and the effect times of the first to fourth hold information are 40000 ms, 40000 ms, 40000 ms, and 120,000 ms, respectively, the total hold effect time AT is 240000 ms. The total time TT is 273000 ms. In this case, the predetermined time range is 273,000 to 268000 ms. In this case, a specific effect mode A16 (effect time: 270000 ms) in the range of 273,000 to 268000 ms is searched from the specific effect information table 268. In addition, the production time of each hold information includes the time (for example, 200 ms) from the end of the last production to the start of production using the hold information.

  The remaining production time RT is produced in the production mode from the beginning of the searched specific production mode A16 to 33000 ms, and the first hold information is produced in the subsequent production mode for 40000 ms. Similarly, the second to fourth hold information is also rendered in the specific rendering mode A16. That is, the effect in the remaining effect time RT and the effect in the first to fourth hold information are the effects of the specific effect mode A16 that is a continuous effect.

  The total time TT is 273,000 ms, the production time of the specific production mode A16 is 270000 ms, and even if the production in the specific production mode A16 is performed, the remaining time is 3000 ms, but this surplus time fluctuates the decorative pattern stopped at the end of the production. Produce. Since the time for swinging the decorative design is 5000 ms at the maximum, the interest of the game is not lowered.

  When the game ball does not win the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b (the determination in step S93 is “NO”), or the lottery result is not “big hit” (the determination in step S98) Is “NO”), or when there is no specific effect mode having an effect time within a predetermined time range (the determination in step S102 is “NO”), and when the effect on the liquid crystal display device 36 is ended (step S104). If the determination is “YES”), the effect is not changed and the process ends. If the determination in step S104 is “NO”, the process returns to step S93.

  In addition, when the effect mode is changed, the liquid crystal control CPU 261 changes the display pattern on the liquid crystal display device 36 of the hold information whose random value is the random value 199, 200 (big hit). For example, when the fourth hold is a big hit and the effect mode is changed, the fourth hold information is displayed in red. The fourth hold information is displayed in blue, the effect at the remaining effect time RT is finished, the effect with the first hold information is started, and the jackpot hold information is the third hold information. When the display position is shifted, the color of the hold information is changed to yellow. Similarly, when the display position of the jackpot hold information is shifted, the color of the hold information is changed to green and red. Also good.

  In the time reduction mode, the production mode is not changed. In the probability variation mode, an effect is performed using a probability change effect information table (not shown), and the effect mode is not changed.

  Next, the special symbol changing process (step S56) performed in the special symbol management process will be briefly described. The main control board 24 performs this processing when it is determined that the special symbol operation status is “02H” (being changed) in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 7: step S54).

  The main control board 24 determines whether or not a special symbol accessory operation timer that is a timer related to the fluctuation time of the special figure is 0, and transmits a “variation stop command” when the timer becomes 0. . In addition, various settings at the time of fluctuation stop are performed, but since the special symbol operation status is set to “03H” (during the confirmation time), in the next special symbol management process, special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 7: step S54) The process branches to a special symbol confirmation time process (FIG. 7: step S57) to be described later. Thereafter, the special symbol changing process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B, the special symbol confirmation time process (step S57) performed in the special symbol management process will be described.

  First, in FIG. 12A, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S111). Here, it is determined whether or not the time for the special figure confirmation display has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the determination is “NO”, and the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is ended (see FIG. 12B).

  When the determination in step S111 is “YES”, the main control board 24 sets the special figure operation status to “01H” (step S112). Since the special symbol operation status is set to “01H” (waiting for variation), in the next special symbol management processing, the special symbol variation start processing (FIG. 7: step S55) is branched in the special symbol operation status determination. become. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the big hit flag is 5AH (step S113). This is a determination as to whether or not the big hit flag is on. If the big hit flag is on, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S114. On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not on, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S115.

  When the determination in step S113 is “YES”, the main control board 24 performs various settings when the big hit symbol is stopped (step S114). For example, the big hit determination flag is returned to “00H”, and the condition device operation flag is set to “5AH”. Thereafter, the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is terminated.

  When the determination in step S113 is “NO”, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure time-count counter is 0 (step S115). The special figure short time counter is a counter that counts the number of times of the short time mode. For example, 0 is set in the normal mode.

  If the special figure short-time counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S119 (see FIG. 12B). On the other hand, if the special time counter is not 0, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S116.

  When the determination in step S115 is “NO”, the main control board 24 subtracts 1 from the special figure short-time counter (step S116). The following steps S116 to S118 are processing relating to subtraction of the number of time reductions.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure time reduction counter is 0 (step S117). If the special figure time counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S118. On the other hand, if the special figure time counter is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S119 (see FIG. 12B).

  When the determination in step S117 is “YES”, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the time reduction end (step S118). For example, the normal state short state flag and the special figure short state flag are set to “00H”, respectively. Then, it progresses to step S119 (refer FIG. 12B).

  Next, in FIG. 12B, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure probability variation counter is 0 (step S119). The probability variation mode of this embodiment is limited in number of times, and the remaining number of times in the probability variation mode is counted by the special figure probability variation number counter.

  If the special figure probability variation counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the special symbol confirmation time process is terminated. On the other hand, if the special figure probability variation counter is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S120.

  When the determination in step S119 is “NO”, the main control board 24 subtracts 1 from the special figure probability variation counter (step S120). The following steps S120 to S122 are processes related to the subtraction of the probability variation number.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure probability variation counter is 0 (step S121). If the special figure probability variation counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S122. On the other hand, if the special symbol probability variation counter is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special symbol confirmation time process is terminated.

  When the determination in step S121 is “YES”, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the end of the probability change (step S122). For example, the normal figure probability changing state flag and the special figure probability changing state flag are set to “00H”, respectively, and the special symbol confirmation time processing is ended. Thereafter, the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is terminated. After the completion of the special symbol confirmation time process, the process proceeds to step S58 in FIG.

  Finally, the main control board 24 updates the special symbol display data (step S58). Specifically, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 43a is updated. Thereafter, the special symbol management process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the special electric accessory management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special electric accessory management process (FIG. 6: step S60), the main control board 24 performs a special electric accessory operation status (a big hit start process, a special electric accessory activation start process, a special electric accessory active process, Special electric accessory operation continuation determination process, jackpot end process) are determined, and each process is managed.

  First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is 5AH (ON) (step S61). If the condition device operation flag is on, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S62. On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not on, the determination is “NO”, and this process is terminated. That is, the processing after step S62 is processing when a big hit occurs.

  When the determination in step S61 is “YES”, the main control board 24 performs the special electric accessory operation status determination (step S62). If the special electric accessory operation status (hereinafter also referred to as special electric operation status) is set to “00H”, it means “big hit start”, and thus the process proceeds to step S63.

  If the special power operation status is set to “01H”, it is “being started special power operation”, and the process proceeds to step S64. Similarly, when the special electric operation status is set to “02H”, the special electric operation is in progress, and the process proceeds to step S65.

  Further, when the special electric operation status is set to “03H”, it is “special electric operation continuation determination in progress”, so the process proceeds to step S66, and when the special electric operation status is set to “04H”, the “big hit” Since it is “ending”, the process proceeds to step S67.

  Details of the processing in steps S63 to S67 will be described below. Further, after these processes are completed, the main control board 24 ends the special electric accessory management process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the jackpot start process (step S63) performed in the special electric utility management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the time of starting the big hit (step S131). Specifically, the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is turned on, and “01H” is set in the continuous number counter. The continuous number counter is used to count the number of rounds in the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process described later (see FIG. 17), and “01H” means the first round.

  In addition, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “01H” (special electric operation is starting), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 13: step S62), the special electric accessory operation start processing (FIG. 13: Proceed to step S64). After various settings at the start of the big hit are completed, the process proceeds to step S132.

  In step S132, the main control board 24 sets various data according to the jackpot type. Specifically, the maximum number of rounds, round display LED number, and jackpot start interval time are stored in the RAM 243. The jackpot start interval time is used in a special electric accessory operation start process described later (see FIG. 15). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S133.

  Finally, the main control board 24 transmits a jackpot start interval command (step S133). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a “big hit start interval (fanfare) command” to the effect control board 25. Thereafter, the big hit starting process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the special electric accessory operation start process (step S <b> 64) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S141). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot start interval time has elapsed, or whether or not the interval time between rounds described later has elapsed.

  If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S142. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric accessory operation start process is terminated.

  When the determination in step S141 is “YES”, the main control board 24 transmits a special winning opening release command (step S142). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a “big prize opening opening command” to the effect control board 25. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S143.

  In step S143, the main control board 24 stores the special electric accessory operating time corresponding to the jackpot type and the number of rounds in the special symbol accessory operating timer. For example, this time, when the probable symbol jackpot is won, the special electric accessory operating time for each round of 10 is set in the special symbol accessory operating timer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S144.

  In step S144, the main control board 24 performs various settings when starting the opening operation. Specifically, the special winning opening winning number counter is set to “00H”. “00H” means that the number of winnings is “0”.

  In addition, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “02H” (during special electric operation), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 13: step S62), the special electric accessory operating process (FIG. 13) is performed. : Go to step S65). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S145.

  Finally, the main control board 24 performs a special winning opening / closing operation setting process (step S145). In this special winning opening / closing operation setting process, the main control board 24 sets the solenoid ON / OFF based on the big hit type, the number of rounds, the special symbol accessory operation timer, and the solenoid operation pattern. The solenoid here is a solenoid that drives the door of the attacker. Thereafter, the special prize opening / closing operation setting process is terminated. Thus, the special electric accessory operation start process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the special electric accessory operating process (step S65) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not there has been a winning at the big winning opening (step S151). A winning is detected by the big winning opening sensor of the big winning opening. If there is a winning at the big winning opening, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S152. On the other hand, if there is no winning, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S155.

  When the determination in step S151 is “YES”, the main control board 24 adds 1 to the number of winnings (step S152). In other words, this is a process of counting the prescribed number of winnings that the winning prize sensor wins in the winning prize opening. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S153.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the maximum number of winnings has been reached (step S153). If the maximum number of winnings has been reached, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S154. On the other hand, if the maximum number of winnings has not been reached, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S155. Note that the maximum number of winnings may vary depending on the type of jackpot.

  When the determination in step S153 is “YES”, the main control board 24 clears the special symbol accessory operation timer (step S154). By clearing the special symbol accessory operation timer, the process proceeds when one round game is finished (step S156 / YES). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S155.

  In step S155, the main control board 24 performs a special prize opening / closing operation setting process. The details of the big prize opening / closing operation setting process have been described in step S145 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S156.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S156). Here, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory operating time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S157. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric accessory operating process is terminated.

  When the determination in step S156 is “YES”, the main control board 24 transmits an inter-round interval command (step S157). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits an “inter-round interval command” to the effect control board 25. The “inter-round interval command” is, for example, a command that informs the transition to the interval between the first round and the second round. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S158.

  In step S158, the main control board 24 performs various settings 1 at the end of the opening operation. Specifically, the special electric accessory operation status is set to “03H” (during special electric operation continuation determination). Thus, in the next special electric accessory operation status determination process (FIG. 13: step S62), the process proceeds to the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (FIG. 13: step S66). The main control board 24 performs various settings 2 at the end of the opening operation (step S159). Here, the special symbol accessory operation timer is set to 1980 ms. This corresponds to a normal round remaining ball discharge time. Then, the process during operation of the special electric accessory is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (step S66) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 performs a special winning opening winning number check process (step S161). The details of the big prize winning number check process are the same as the processes described in steps S151 to S154 in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S162.

  In step S162, the main control board 24 performs a special prize opening / closing operation setting process. Details of the big prize opening / closing operation setting process are as described in step S145 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S163.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S163). Here, it is determined whether or not the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S164. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process ends.

  When the determination in step S163 is “YES”, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the maximum number of rounds has been reached (step S164). In this embodiment, when the maximum 10th round (probability variation symbol jackpot) or 5th round (non-probability variation symbol jackpot) is reached, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S168. On the other hand, until the ninth round (probability variation symbol jackpot) or the fourth round (non-probability variation symbol jackpot), the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S165.

  When the determination in step S164 is “NO”, the main control board 24 adds 1 to the continuous number counter (step S165). In other words, the number of special game rounds is counted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S166.

  In step S166, the main control board 24 stores the interval time between rounds in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The interval time between rounds is used in the process when returning to the special electric accessory operation start process (see FIG. 15). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S167.

  In step S167, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the time of continuation. Specifically, the special electric accessory operation flag is set to “00H”. The special electric accessory operation flag is set to “00H” in any of “start”, “between rounds”, and “end” of the big hit round, but here “between rounds”.

  In addition, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “01H” (special electric operation is starting), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 13: step S62), the special electric accessory operation start processing (FIG. 13: Proceed to step S64). Thereafter, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated.

  Next, when the determination in step S164 is “YES”, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the end (step S168). Specifically, the special electric accessory operation flag is set to “00H”. The reason for setting the special electric accessory operation flag to “00H” is that the big hit round is “finished”.

  In addition, since the special electric operation status is set to “04H” (during jackpot end), the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 13: step S62) proceeds to the big hit end processing (FIG. 13: step S67). become. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S169.

  In step S169, the main control board 24 stores the end interval time in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The end interval time is used in a jackpot end process described later (see FIG. 18). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S170.

  Finally, the main control board 24 transmits a jackpot end interval command (step S170). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a “big hit end interval (fanfare) command” to the effect control board 25. Thereafter, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the jackpot end process (step S <b> 67) performed in the special electric utility management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S171). Here, it is determined whether or not the end interval time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the flow proceeds to step S172. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO” and the jackpot end processing is terminated.

  When the determination in step S171 is “YES”, the main control board 24 performs various settings 1 at the end of the big hit (step S172). Specifically, the condition device operation flag, the continuous number counter, the maximum continuous number buffer, etc. used in each step during the special electric accessory management process are all cleared. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S173.

  In step S173, the main control board 24 performs various settings 2 at the end of the big hit. Details of the setting are as described in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S174.

  In step S174, the main control board 24 performs various settings 3 at the end of the big hit. Specifically, since the special electric operation status is set to “00H” (big hit start), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 13: step S62), the big hit start processing (FIG. 13: step S63) is performed. Come on. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S175.

  Finally, the main control board 24 updates the gaming state notification information (step S175). For example, when shifting to the short-time gaming state after this, the short-and-short-time notification lamp is turned on. Thereafter, the big hit ending process is ended. The processing performed by the main control board 24 has been described above.

  Below, with reference to FIG. 19, the main process performed by the sub-control side is demonstrated. This main process includes an initialization process that is performed when the effect control board 25 is activated.

  First, the effect control board 25 performs an initialization process (step S181). This mainly performs various initial settings of the effect control board 25, and is performed only once at the time of activation. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S182.

  Next, the effect control board 25 determines whether or not the main loop update period has come (step S182). The main loop is a process from steps S184 to S189 described later, and its update cycle is 16 ms.

  If the update period of 16 ms elapses when the process proceeds to step S182, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S184. On the other hand, in the state before 16 ms elapses, the update cycle is not reached, and therefore the determination is “NO”. In this case, the process proceeds to step S183.

  When the determination in step S182 is “NO”, the effect control board 25 performs various soft random number update processing (step S183). Thereafter, the processes in steps S182 and S183 are repeated until the update cycle is reached. During the period of this loop, a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 20) with a period of 1 ms is executed. The effect control board 25 counts the number of interrupt processes and determines whether the above 16 ms has elapsed. judge.

  When the determination in step S182 is “YES”, the effect control board 25 performs an LED data update process (step S184). As described above, steps S184 to S189 are processing of the main loop. Here, the data of the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 is updated to change the light emission mode of the decoration LED. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S185.

  In step S185, the effect control board 25 performs a received command analysis process. In this method, the type of the received control command is analyzed, and various settings are made accordingly. For example, when the “big hit start interval command” transmitted in the big hit start process (see FIG. 14) is received, the effect control board 25 sets the pre-start interval. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S186.

  In step S186, the effect control board 25 performs a main scenario update process. Specifically, the effect is updated according to the received control command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S187.

  In step S187, the effect control board 25 performs a sound output process. Specifically, sound is output from the speaker 7 according to the scenario. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S188.

  In step S188, the effect control board 25 performs solenoid update processing. Specifically, detailed operation of the solenoid used for the movable accessory is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S189.

  Finally, the effect control board 25 performs a noise countermeasure process (step S189). Specifically, it is checked whether the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process ends, the process returns to step S182, and the subsequent processes are continued.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the timer interrupt process on the sub-control side will be described. This is an interrupt process executed at a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the above-described sub-control-side main process (see FIG. 19).

  First, the effect control board 25 performs initial setting of the CPU register (step S191). Specifically, the port refresh initial value is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S192.

  In step S192, the effect control board 25 performs an output process. Specifically, output processing of a solenoid or a motor used for the movable accessory is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S193.

  In step S193, the effect control board 25 performs an effect button input state update process. The production control board 25 updates the input state when the production buttons 13 and 14 are operated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S194.

  In step S194, the effect control board 25 performs a switch input state update process. Specifically, input information such as the volume switch 31 is confirmed, and processing corresponding to the information is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S195.

  In step S195, the effect control board 25 performs an effect command transmission process. For example, the effect control board 25 transmits an effect command selected by the effect counter to the liquid crystal control board 26. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S196.

  In step S196, the effect control board 25 performs a motor update process. Specifically, the detailed operation setting of the motor used for the movable accessory is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S197.

  In step S197, the effect control board 25 performs LED data output processing. Specifically, LED data output for turning on and blinking the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 at a necessary timing is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S198.

  Finally, the effect control board 25 increments the main loop update cycle work by 1 (step S198). This is a process of incrementing the main loop update cycle work by 1 in order to count 16 ms, which is the update cycle of the main loop processing (FIG. 19: steps S184 to S189). Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is terminated. The series of operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has been described above.

  As described above, in this embodiment, if the lottery result of newly added hold information is a big hit, the remaining effect time until the effect ends and all the hold effect times of all the hold information are added up. When the total time is within a predetermined time range, the effect mode at the total time is changed to the specific effect mode. Thereby, compared with what does not change the production performed in remaining production time, the expectation with respect to a player's hit can be raised, and the interest of a game can be raised.

  The above embodiment is an example of the present invention, and various modifications other than this can be considered. In this embodiment, when the total time TT is within a predetermined time range (a range that is equal to or less than the total time TT and is equal to or greater than (the total time TT−5000 ms)), the specific effect mode is changed. When TT is a predetermined time, the production mode may be changed. Furthermore, when the total time TT is within a predetermined time and a predetermined time range, the effect mode may be changed.

  In the above embodiment, when the random value of the hold information is a random value that is a big hit and the total time TT is within a predetermined time range, the effect mode is changed. The random number value of the hold information is not limited to the jackpot random value and can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, regardless of the lottery result of the hold information, when the hold information is newly added, the total time TT may be calculated.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board side CPU determines the production mode, and the hold information includes the random value, the production time, and the production mode, but it is sufficient that at least the random value and the production time are included, In this case, the effect mode is determined later based on the random value in the hold information. The timing for determining the effect mode can be appropriately changed from when the hold information is stored until the start of the effect based on the hold information, and is performed by the liquid crystal control CPU. Also in this control mode, the liquid crystal control CPU performs an effect in a specific effect mode when the random number value of the hold information is a random value that is a big hit and the total time TT is within a predetermined time range.

  In the above embodiment, when the game ball wins the first special symbol start opening or the second special symbol start opening and becomes the holding information, the special symbols are displayed in a change order in the order of winning. The winning hold information for the symbol start opening may be preferentially displayed in a variable manner. In this embodiment, when the second special symbol start opening is won in the state of performing the specific effect mode, the effect of the winning hold information is also the same effect as the specific effect mode, for example, immediately before Repeat the production.

  In the above embodiment, the effect mode is changed in the normal mode, but the effect mode may be changed also in the time reduction mode or the probability variation mode.

  In the above embodiment, when the production mode is changed, the display pattern of the hold information is also changed, but the display pattern of the hold information may not be changed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect in the remaining effect time RT and the effect in the hold information are changed to the effect modes of continuous effects, but may be independent effect modes.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine has been described as the present embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a sparrow ball type gaming machine, an arrangement ball machine, an enclosed type gaming machine, and the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Outer frame 3 Front frame 4 Game board 4a Game area 4b Decoration board 5 Front door 6 Glass board 7 Speaker 8 Frame decoration LED
9 Front plate 10 Launch handle 10a Launcher 11 Upper storage tray 12 Lower storage tray 12a Lower storage tray full sensor 13 Left production button 14 Center production button 16 Back mechanism panel 17 Game ball storage tank 18 Tank rail 19 Game ball delivery device 20 Door Open sensor 21 External terminal board 22 Terminal board case 23 Back cover 24 Main control board 24a Main control board case 25 Production control board 25a Production control board case 26 Liquid crystal control board 26a Liquid crystal control board case 27 RAM clear switch 28 Power supply board 28a Power supply board Case 29 Discharge control board 29a Discharge control board case 30 Launch control board 31 Volume switch 32 Abnormality notification LED
33 Stage member 34a Center decorative body 34b Left corner decorative body 34c Right corner decorative body 35 Panel decoration LED
36 Liquid crystal display device (effect display means, hold display means)
37 Movable accessory 38 Starting winning device 38a First special symbol starting port 38b Second special symbol starting port 38c First starting winning port sensor 38d Second starting winning port sensor 39 Large winning device 39a Large winning port sensor 40a Normal symbol starting Gate 40b Start gate passage sensor 41 Windmill 42 General winning port 42c General winning port sensor 43a Special symbol display device 43b Normal symbol display device 44 Guide rail 44a Outer guide rail 44b Inner guide rail 45 Launch passage 46 Return ball prevention piece 47 Out ball collection Mouth 48 Ball gathering part 53 Ball guiding part 241 Main control board side CPU (lottery means, effect time determining means, effect mode determining means)
261 Liquid crystal control CPU (Remaining effect time grasping means, total time calculating means, time determining means, effect executing means, lottery result determining means, hold display changing means)
263 Liquid crystal control RAM (storage means)
267 Production Timer 268 Specific Production Information Table

Claims (1)

Lottery means for performing lottery in response to establishment of a predetermined condition;
In relation to the lottery result in the lottery means, an effect display means capable of displaying an effect for a predetermined time;
Effect time determining means for determining the effect time in the effect display means for the lottery result in the lottery means;
Storage means for storing, as hold information, the production time determined by the production time determination means each time the predetermined condition is established, with the predetermined number as an upper limit when the predetermined condition is newly established during execution of the production; In a ball game machine equipped with
When the predetermined condition is newly established during the performance, the remaining performance time grasping means capable of grasping the remaining performance time until the currently performed performance is ended;
A total time calculating means capable of calculating a total time of the remaining effect times grasped by the remaining effect time grasping means and the effect times of all the hold information stored in the storage means;
Time determination means capable of determining that the total time calculated by the total time calculation means is within a predetermined time range;
When the time determination means determines that the time is within the predetermined time range, the effect execution means for executing the effect of the effect mode according to the total time;
With
The production execution means
When there is a first summing time and a second summing time in which the summing times are different from each other, and the first summing time and the second summing time are within the predetermined time range is combined time even in the case of any Ri executable der the same director,
The time determination means includes
It has multiple time ranges that can be determined,
If the determined total time is within the first time range, the first effect can be executed,
A ball game machine characterized in that the second effect can be executed when the determined total time is within the second time range .