JP6117764B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine provided with a rendering means capable of performing a rendering.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine in which a lottery means performs lottery when a game ball enters a starting port, determines an effect on a lottery result by the lottery means, and executes the determined effect by the effect means. In such a gaming machine, when a game ball enters the starting port during the execution of an effect, the lottery result lottered in accordance with 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 displaying the lottery result that is changing, the symbols “1” to “9” are changed and displayed. Further, when suggesting the lottery result of the hold information in addition to the lottery result, the symbol “W” is variably displayed in addition to the symbols “1” to “9”. When the “W” symbol is reached (the two symbols in the three-variable symbols that are variably displayed are in the same symbol), the lottery result is a big hit, and the hold information also contains a big hit , Three "W" symbols are available. It is informed that a big hit is put on hold by this set of three “W” symbols (specifications paragraphs 0079 to 0083, FIG. 17).

  In recent years, gaming machines having a plurality of jackpots with different numbers of rounds of jackpot games have become common. For example, in a gaming machine having a 4-round jackpot and a 16-round jackpot, there is a large difference in the number of game balls to be acquired even with the same jackpot. Therefore, the player plays a game aiming to win 16 rounds of big hit.

JP 2014-171383 A

  However, although the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is informed that a big hit is made within the hold, the content of the hold big hit, that is, the number of rounds is not notified. That is, the number of rounds was not known until the variable display by the jackpot holding information was completed. For this reason, after the player was glad to be notified of the big hit in the hold, he knew that it was a big round of four rounds, and the joy of the big hit might be halved, and the interest of the game was low.

  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.

A bullet ball game machine according to the present invention includes a start information acquisition unit that acquires start information when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a hold storage unit that stores the start information up to a predetermined number when the predetermined condition is satisfied And a go / no-go determination means for making a go / no-go determination based on the start information, and a special game execution capable of executing one of a plurality of special games having different degrees of advantage when the hit / no-go determination means determines a win and means, during the execution of the special game, when said specific start information to hold storage means is stored, the specific effect of notifying that the special game next is executed regarding the starting information of the specific and a notification unit that can execute, the notification means, wherein when performing certain effect, the special suggestion effect suggesting whether the special game of the next time is any one of the plurality of types of special game Amusement And executable in a row, the special game includes a first special game, and a the advantageous degree is higher than the first special game second special game, the notification means, wherein the next special game first It is possible to suggest that the first special game is earlier than the second special game .

  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). 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. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a special electric accessory operation start process in FIG. 10. FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing processing during operation of the special electric accessory in FIG. 10. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating special electric accessory operation continuation determination processing in FIG. 10. FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit end process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the lottery result confirmation process of holding information. The figure which shows the alerting | reporting image which alert | reports that a big hit is put on hold The figure which shows the alerting | reporting image which alert | reports the number of rounds when the big hit in a holding | maintenance is a 16 round probability variation design big hit. The figure which shows the alerting | reporting image which alert | reports the number of rounds when the big hit in a holding | maintenance is a 4-round probability variation big hit. The timing chart which shows a hold jackpot alert | report and a round number alert | report. 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. The flowchart which shows the lottery result confirmation process of the hold information of 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the alerting | reporting image which alert | reports the number of rounds when the jackpot in the hold of 3rd Embodiment is a 16 round probability variation symbol jackpot.

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

  The ball and ball game machine according to the present embodiment is capable of executing a variability display according to the determination result of the determination unit by the determination unit by the determination unit of a plurality of hit types of different types when the predetermined condition is satisfied. And when the predetermined condition is newly established during execution of the variable display, a predetermined number is set as an upper limit, and the determination result by the success / failure determination means triggered by the establishment of the predetermined condition is stored as hold information A storage means, special game execution means capable of executing one of a plurality of types of special games having different degrees of advantage in accordance with the hit type when the winning / failing determination means is determined, and the holding information And a notification means capable of executing a notification per hold that suggests the occurrence of a hit before the display of the variation corresponding to the determination result is started. In ball game machine When the notification means executes the per-hold notification, the notification type suggesting which one of the plurality of types of special games is further displayed in accordance with the corresponding hold information. It is feasible until it is done.

  According to the present embodiment, when the notification means executes the hold-periphery notification that suggests the occurrence of the hit in the hold, the degree of advantage is different until the variable display according to the hit determination result is started. A hit type notification indicating which of a plurality of special games is to be executed is also executed. This prevents the player from deteriorating the joy of winning even when the holding hit is a hit with a small advantage compared to knowing the type of hit when the variable display by holding information is ended. Can enhance the fun of the game.

  In the present embodiment, it is preferable that when the notification unit executes the per-hold notification, the notification unit also executes the hit type notification.

  Since the notification means also performs a hit type notification subsequent to the per-hold notification, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  In this embodiment, it is preferable that the notification means performs the hit type notification at a timing according to a hit type included in the determination result of the hold information.

  Since the notification means performs the hit type notification at a timing according to the hold type, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, each of the plurality of types of special games is composed of a plurality of rounds, and the plurality of rounds is composed of a normal round and a short round having a shorter time than the normal round. There is a special game and a second special game in which the plurality of rounds are all made up of the normal rounds, and the notification means notifies the number of the normal rounds when the hit type notification is executed. Is preferred.

  Since the notification means notifies the number of normal rounds, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the joy of winning as compared to the notification of the number of rounds including short rounds, and to further enhance the interest of the game. Can do.

  In the present embodiment, it is preferable that the notifying means determines by lottery whether or not to execute the hold per notification when the determination result of the hold information includes a win.

  Since the notification means determines by lottery whether to perform notification per hold, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

[First Embodiment]
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.

  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. On the side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is an inter-bed sand into which a prepaid card storing game balls is inserted. The surface portion of the upper storage tray 11 is provided with a ball lending button 15a for paying out the game balls stored in the prepaid card and a return button 15b for paying the prepaid card and returning it from the inter-bed sand. ing. By operating the ball lending button 15a, a predetermined number, for example, 125 game balls are paid out to the upper storage tray 11. The game balls that can no longer be stored in the upper storage tray 11 are sent to the lower storage tray 12.

  Below the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ball counting device (not shown) for counting the game balls and storing them in a prepaid card is arranged. The lower storage tray 12 has an opening, and an open / close plate that opens and closes the opening is provided so as to be operable (none of which is shown). When the opening / closing plate is operated to open the opening, the game balls stored in the lower storage tray 12 are sent to the ball counter through the opening and counted. The game balls counted by this ball counting device are stored in a prepaid card.

  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. The liquid crystal display device 36 corresponds to “notification means” of the present invention.

  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.

  A movable accessory 37 is disposed above the liquid crystal display device 36. 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 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 two 7-segment LEDs (left and middle), and changes the special symbol triggered by winning the special symbol start ports 38a and 38b, and displays a lottery result (judgment 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 special symbol display device 43a corresponds to the “display means” of the present invention.

  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. Note that the main control board side CPU 241 corresponds to the “appropriateness determination unit” and the “special game execution unit” 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.

  A ball lending button 15a and a return button 15b are connected to the main control board 24. When the ball lending button 15a is operated, a ball lending signal is input to the main control board CPU 241. The main control board CPU 241 receives the ball lending signal and sends a payout signal to the game ball payout device 19 via the payout control board 29. The game ball payout device 19 receives a payout signal and pays out a game ball. Further, the main control board side CPU 241 sends a ball lending signal to the inter-bed sand to reduce the amount of game balls that have been paid out from the game balls stored in the prepaid card.

  When the return button 15b is operated, a return signal is input to the main control board CPU 241. The main control board CPU 241 sends a return signal to the inter-bed sand and returns the prepaid card inserted in the inter-sand.

  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.

  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.

  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 gaming machine 1, for example, among the symbols “1” to “9”, a 4-round probability variable symbol which is a special game of four rounds according to the first probability variable symbol (for example, symbols “3” and “5”). A 16-round probability variation jackpot and a non-probability variation symbol (for example, “3”, “5”, “7”, etc.), which is a special game of 16 rounds based on the jackpot and the second probability variation symbol (for example, “7” symbol) There are three types of non-probable variation jackpots. Hereinafter, the 4-round probability variation jackpot and the 16-round probability variation jackpot are collectively referred to as the probability variation symbol jackpot.

  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.

  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. In the present embodiment, as a breakdown of the jackpot, 50% is a 4-round probability variation symbol jackpot, 20% is a 16-round probability variation symbol jackpot, and 30% is a non-probability variation symbol jackpot. This ratio can be changed as appropriate. 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 2nd and 3rd rounds with 4 round probability variation jackpots and the 2nd to 15th rounds with 16 round probability variation jackpots are the same as the 1st round except that the round display progresses as the round progresses. .

  The 4th round with 4 round probability variation jackpot and the 16th round with 16 round probability variation jackpot are the final rounds, and the end interval (ending) of 10000ms (ending) which means the end of the special game after closing the door ) 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 4 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 opening and closing time of the first to fourth rounds 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 of any one of the 4-round probability variation symbol jackpot, 16-round probability variation symbol jackpot, and 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 4-round probability variation symbol jackpot and a 16-round probability variation symbol jackpot, “5AH” is set in the special figure probability variation 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 figure probability variation transition state flag regardless of the 4-round probability variation symbol jackpot, the 16 round probability variation symbol jackpot, and the non-probability variation symbol jackpot.

  In the case of 4 round probability variation big hit and 16 round probability variation big hit, “50” is set in the special figure short-time counter and special figure probability variation counter. Is set to “30”, and “0” is set to 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 4 round probability variation jackpots and 16 round probability variation symbol jackpots, if “100” is set in the special figure short-time counter and special figure probability variation counter, it will shift to 100 probability variation mode after the end of the special game. To do.

  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 means performs timer management processing (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 means manages a 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 means 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 42a in the general winning opening 42 detects a game ball and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means.

  When receiving the above signal, the main control means 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 means 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 in 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 means.

  When the main control means receives the signal, it obtains a random value of the 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.

  Further, the main control means 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 S40, the main control means 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 is stopped in the hit state, the main control means transmits a control signal to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory, and the second special symbol start port for a predetermined time. The opening / closing member 38b is opened.

  The main control means is for closing the opening / closing member when the predetermined time has elapsed or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls have been won in the second special symbol starting port 38b before the predetermined time has elapsed. A control signal is transmitted to the solenoid for ordinary electric accessories. 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 means does not perform the normal electric accessory game process. finish.

  In step S50, the main control means 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 unit, and the main control unit receives the ball detection signal. Thus, for example, one random number value is acquired from 1000 random number values (special symbol lottery), and the effect time and effect mode for the acquired random number value are determined.

  The main control means 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 means 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 means determines a special symbol operation status (waiting for change, changing) described later, and manages each process.

  First, the main control means performs a 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 1000 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 (not shown). This effect information table has an effect time and an effect aspect associated with each of 1000 random numbers. 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. 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 sends an effect command including a random number value, an effect time and an effect mode to the reserved storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 243. To remember. 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 means performs a 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 means determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on (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 means 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 S72, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been awarded to 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.

  If the determination in step S72 is “NO”, the main control means 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 means transmits a customer waiting demo command. The “customer waiting demonstration command” is transmitted from the main control means 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 means sets 00H to the special figure operation status. With this set, the special symbol variation start process is terminated, but thereafter, in the special symbol variation start process, the process of “YES” is repeated in the determination of step S73 as long as no holding information or a start opening prize is generated.

  If the determination in step S71 is “NO”, the main control means 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 means transmits a hold subtraction command toward 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 means 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 step S80, the main control means 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 means sets the special figure changing flag 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, and sends the effect command including the random value, the effect time and the effect mode to the special symbol display device 43a. Send, effect command or effect execution command is sent to 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 means 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, the special symbol changing process (step S56) performed in the special symbol management process will be briefly described. The main control means performs this process 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 means determines whether or not a special symbol accessory operation timer that is a timer relating 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. 9A and FIG. 9B, the special symbol confirmation time processing (FIG. 7: step S57) performed in the special symbol management processing will be described.

  First, in FIG. 9A, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S121). 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 S122. 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. 9B).

  If the determination in step S121 is “YES”, the main control means sets the special figure operation status to “01H” (step S122). 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 S123.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the big hit flag is 5AH (step S123). 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 S124. On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not on, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S125.

  When the determination in step S123 is “YES”, the main control means performs various settings when the big hit symbol is stopped (step S124). 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 S123 is “NO”, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure short-time counter is 0 (step S125). 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 time counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S129 (see FIG. 9B). On the other hand, if the special figure time counter is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S126.

  When the determination in step S125 is “NO”, the main control means subtracts 1 from the special figure short-time counter (step S126). Steps S126 to S128 are processing related to subtraction of the number of time reductions.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure time reduction counter is 0 (step S127). If the special figure time counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S128. On the other hand, if the special figure time counter is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S129 (see FIG. 9B).

  When the determination in step S127 is “YES”, the main control means performs various settings at the time-short end (step S128). 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 S129 (refer FIG. 9B).

  Next, in FIG. 9B, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure probability variation counter is 0 (step S129). 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 S130.

  If the determination in step S129 is “NO”, the main control means decrements the special figure probability variation counter by 1 (step S130). Steps S130 to S132 are processes related to subtraction of the probability variation number.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure probability variation counter is 0 (step S131). If the special figure probability variation counter is 0, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S132. 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 S131 is “YES”, the main control means performs various settings at the end of probability change (step S132). 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. After the completion of the special symbol confirmation time process, the process proceeds to step S58 in FIG.

  Finally, the main control means 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. 10, 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 means performs a special electric accessory operation status (a jackpot start process, a special electric accessory activation start process, a special electric accessory active process, Electric power article operation continuation determination process, jackpot end process) are determined, and each process is managed.

  First, the main control means 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 means performs a 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. Moreover, after these processes are completed, the main control means ends the special electric accessory management process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the jackpot start process (FIG. 10: step S63) performed in the special electric utility management process will be described.

  First, the main control means performs various settings at the start of the big hit (step S141). Specifically, the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is turned ON, and “01H” is set to 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. 14), and “01H” means the first round.

  Also, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “01H” (during special electric operation start), the special electric accessory operation start process (FIG. 10) is performed in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 10: step S62). 10: Proceed to step S64). After various settings at the start of the big hit are completed, the process proceeds to step S142.

  In step S142, the main control means 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. 12). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S143.

  Finally, the main control means transmits a jackpot start interval command (step S143). Specifically, the main control means 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. 12, the special electric accessory operation start process (FIG. 10: step S64) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S151). 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 S152. 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.

  If the determination in step S151 is “YES”, the main control means transmits a special winning opening release command (step S152). Specifically, the main control means transmits a “big prize opening release command” to the effect control board 25. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S153.

  In step S153, the main control means 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 winning a probable symbol jackpot, the special electric accessory operating time for each round of 4 or 16 is set in the special symbol accessory operating timer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S154.

  In step S154, the main control means performs various settings at the start of 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. 10: step S62), the special electric accessory operation processing (FIG. 10) is performed. : Go to step S65). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S155.

  Finally, the main control means performs a special winning opening / closing operation setting process (step S155). In this special winning opening / closing operation setting process, the main control means 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. 13, the special electric accessory operating process (FIG. 10: step S65) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not there has been a winning at the big winning opening (step S161). A winning is detected by the big winning opening sensor 39a 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 S162. On the other hand, if there is no winning, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S165.

  When the determination in step S161 is “YES”, the main control means adds 1 to the number of winnings (step S162). 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 S163.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the maximum number of winnings has been reached (step S163). If the maximum number of winnings has been reached, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S164. On the other hand, if the maximum number of winnings has not been reached, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S165. Note that the maximum number of winnings may vary depending on the type of jackpot.

  When the determination in step S163 is “YES”, the main control means clears the special symbol accessory operation timer (step S164). By clearing the special symbol accessory operation timer, the process proceeds when one round game is completed (step S166 / YES). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S165.

  In step S165, the main control means performs a special winning opening / closing operation setting process. Details of the big prize opening / closing operation setting process have been described in step S155 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S166.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S166). 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 S167. 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.

  If the determination in step S166 is “YES”, the main control means transmits an inter-round interval command (step S167). Specifically, the main control means 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 S168.

  In step S168, the main control means 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. 10: step S62), the process proceeds to the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (FIG. 10: step S66). The main control means performs various settings 2 at the end of the opening operation (step S169). 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. 14, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (FIG. 10: step S66) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

  First, the main control means performs a special winning opening prize number check process (step S171). The details of the big prize winning number check process are the same as the processes described in steps S161 to S164 in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S172.

  In step S172, the main control means performs a special winning opening / closing operation setting process. Details of the big prize opening / closing operation setting process are as described in step S155 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S173.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S173). 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 flow proceeds to step S174. 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 S173 is “YES”, the main control means determines whether or not the maximum number of rounds has been reached (step S174). In this embodiment, when the maximum 16th round (16-round probability variation symbol jackpot) or 4th round (4 rounds probability variation symbol jackpot, non-probability variation symbol jackpot) is reached, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S178. On the other hand, until the 15th round (16-round probability variation symbol jackpot) or the third round (4-round probability variation symbol jackpot, non-probability variation symbol jackpot), the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S175.

  When the determination in step S174 is “NO”, the main control means adds 1 to the continuous number counter (step S175). In other words, the number of special game rounds is counted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S176.

  In step S176, the main control means 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. 12). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S177.

  In step S177, the main control means performs various settings for 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”.

  Also, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “01H” (during special electric operation start), the special electric accessory operation start process (FIG. 10) is performed in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 10: step S62). 10: Proceed to step S64). Thereafter, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated.

  Next, when the determination in step S174 is “YES”, the main control means performs various settings at the end (step S178). 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 the completion of the big hit), the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 10: step S62) proceeds to the big hit end processing (FIG. 10: step S67). become. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S179.

  In step S179, the main control means 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. 15). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S180.

  Finally, the main control means transmits a jackpot end interval command (step S180). Specifically, the main control means 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. 15, the jackpot end process (FIG. 10: step S67) performed in the special electric utility management process will be described.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S181). 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 process proceeds to step S182. 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 S181 is “YES”, the main control means performs various settings 1 at the end of the big hit (step S182). 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 S183.

  In step S183, the main control means 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 S184.

  In step S184, the main control means 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. 10: step S62), the big hit start processing (FIG. 10: step S63) is performed. Come on. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S185.

  Finally, the main control means updates the gaming state notification information (step S185). 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 unit has been described above.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the hold information confirmation process performed during the special game will be described.

  The main control means confirms the lottery result of the hold information during the special game, for example, the first round (step S191), and the lottery result of the probable symbol jackpot (4 rounds probable symbol jackpot or 16 rounds probable symbol jackpot) in the hold information. Is included (step S192). When it is determined in this holding lottery result determination that the lottery result for the probability variation symbol jackpot is included (the determination in step S192 is “YES”), as shown in FIG. "!" Is displayed to notify that the probability variation symbol jackpot is on-hold (holding jackpot notification) (step S193). In addition, the character of a holding | maintenance jackpot notification can be changed suitably.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the probability variation symbol jackpot included in the hold information is a 16-round probability variation symbol jackpot (step S194). In this determination, if it is determined that the 16-round probability variation symbol jackpot is determined (the determination in step S194 is “YES”), following the pending jackpot notification, as shown in FIG. 18, “16R! ”Is displayed, it is informed (the number of rounds is notified) that the big hit on hold is a 16-round probability variable symbol big hit (step S195). Note that the hold jackpot notification corresponds to the “hold notification per hold” of the present invention, and the round number notification corresponds to the “hit type notification” of the present invention.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation symbol jackpot included in the hold information is not the 16-round probability variation symbol jackpot (the determination in step S194 is “NO”), the probability variation symbol jackpot included in the suspension information is four rounds probability variation. As shown in FIG. 19, following the notification jackpot notification, the message “4R !!” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, thereby informing that the holding jackpot is a four-round probable symbol jackpot. (Number of rounds is notified) (step S196).

  In addition, after step S195 and step S196, or when it is determined that the lottery result for the probability variation symbol jackpot is not included in the hold lottery result determination (determination in step S192 is “NO”), the hold information confirmation processing is ended. To do.

  FIG. 20 shows a timing chart of special figure fluctuation display by special figure fluctuation display, jackpot fanfare, special game, hold information confirmation, hold jackpot notice, round number notice, and hold information. Here, there are four pieces of holding information (holding information 1 to holding information 4), and the lottery result of the holding information is confirmed during the first round in the special game. For example, holding information 3 (third holding information) A case where the lottery result is a probable symbol jackpot will be described.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), during the special game, the round number notification is executed following the pending jackpot notification. On the other hand, in the conventional example shown in FIG. 20B, the hold jackpot notification is executed during the special game, but the round number notification is executed when the change of the hold information 3 is completed. Thus, in this embodiment, compared with a prior art example, the time between pending jackpot notification and round number notification is shortened.

  Below, with reference to FIG. 21, the main process performed by the sub-control side is demonstrated. This main process includes an initialization process that is performed when the sub-control means (the effect control board 25) is activated.

  First, the sub control means performs an initialization process (step S201). This mainly performs various initial settings of the sub-control means, and is performed only once at the time of activation. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S202.

  Next, the sub-control unit determines whether or not the main loop update period has been reached (step S202). The main loop is processing from steps S204 to S209 described later, and its update cycle is 16 ms.

  If the update period of 16 ms elapses when the process proceeds to step S202, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S204. 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 S203.

  If the determination in step S202 is “NO”, the sub-control means performs various soft random number update processing (step S203). Thereafter, the processes in steps S202 and S203 are repeated until the update cycle is reached. During this loop period, a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 22) with a period of 1 ms is executed. The sub-control means counts the number of interrupt processes and determines whether the above 16 ms has elapsed. To do.

  If the determination in step S202 is “YES”, the sub-control means performs LED data update processing (step S204). As described above, steps S204 to S209 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 S205.

  In step S205, the sub control means 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. 11) is received, the sub-control means sets the pre-start interval. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, the sub control means performs a main scenario update process. Specifically, the effect is updated according to the received control command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S207, the sub control means performs a sound output process. Specifically, sound is output from the speaker 7 according to the scenario. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S208.

  In step S208, the sub control means performs solenoid update processing. Specifically, detailed operation of the solenoid used for the movable accessory is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S209.

  Finally, the sub control means performs a noise countermeasure process (step S209). Specifically, it is checked whether the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process ends, the process returns to step S202, and the subsequent processes are continued.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, 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. 21).

  First, the sub control means initializes the CPU register (step S211). Specifically, the port refresh initial value is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S212.

  In step S212, the sub control means performs output processing. Specifically, output processing of a solenoid or a motor used for the movable accessory is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S213.

  In step S213, the sub-control means performs an effect button input state update process. The sub-control means updates the input state when the production buttons 13 and 14 are operated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S214.

  In step S214, the sub control means 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 S215.

  In step S215, the sub-control means performs a liquid crystal control command transmission process. For example, the sub-control means transmits an effect command (liquid crystal control command) selected by the effect counter to the liquid crystal control board 26. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S216.

  In step S216, the sub-control unit performs a motor update process. Specifically, detailed operation setting of the motor used for the movable accessory 37 is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S217.

  In step S217, the sub-control means 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 S218.

  Finally, the sub-control means increments the main loop update cycle work by 1 (step S218). 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. 21: steps S204 to S209). 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 the present embodiment, when the holding jackpot notification is executed, the round number notification is also executed, so that the round number is compared with the one that knows the number of rounds when the variable display by the holding information ends. Even when the number of jackpots is small, it is possible to prevent the joy of jackpots from being lowered and to enhance the fun of the game.

[Second Embodiment]
In 2nd Embodiment shown in FIG. 23, the timing which performs alert | reporting of a round number is changed according to the classification of probability variation symbol jackpot included in pending | holding information.

  The main control means confirms the lottery result of the hold information in the first round in the special game (step S301), and the hold information includes the lottery result of the probability variation symbol big win (4 round probability variation symbol big hit or 16 round probability variation symbol big hit). It is determined whether or not (step S302). If it is determined in this holding lottery result determination that the lottery result for the probability variation symbol jackpot is included (the determination in step S302 is “YES”), the probability variation symbol jackpot is within the suspension in the first round, the second round at the latest. (Step S303).

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the probability variation symbol jackpot included in the hold information is a 16-round probability variation symbol jackpot (step S304). In this determination, if it is determined that the 16-round probability variable symbol jackpot (“YES” in step S304), it is determined whether or not the special game being played is a special game with a 16-round probability variable symbol jackpot. (Step S305).

  When it is determined that the game is a special game with 16 rounds probabilistic symbol jackpot (the determination in step S305 is “YES”), it is notified in the 10th round that the pending jackpot is a 16 round probability variable symbol jackpot (step S306). ). If it is determined that the game is not a special game with 16-round probability variation symbol jackpot (the determination in step S305 is “NO”), the special game being played is a special game with 4-round probability variation symbol jackpot. In this case, the number of rounds is notified in the third round (step S307).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation symbol jackpot included in the hold information is not a 16-round probability variation symbol jackpot (the determination in step S304 is “NO”), the probability variation symbol jackpot included in the suspension information is a four-round probability variation. It is a symbol jackpot. In this case, regardless of the type of special game being played (special game with 4-round probability variation symbol jackpot, special game with 16-round probability variation symbol jackpot), the second round will be held on hold following the pending jackpot notification. It is notified that the jackpot is a four-round probability variation symbol jackpot (step S308).

  After step S306 to step S308, or when it is determined in the holding lottery result determination that the lottery result for the probable variation symbol jackpot is not included (the determination in step S302 is “NO”), the holding information confirmation process is terminated.

  According to the second embodiment, the timing for executing the round number notification is changed according to the type of probability variation symbol jackpot included in the hold information, so that the interest of the game is further enhanced.

[Third Embodiment]
In the third embodiment shown in FIG. 24, when the probability change symbol jackpot is included in the hold information, the hold jackpot notification and the number of rounds notification are executed during the fluctuation display of the special figure.

  The main control means confirms the lottery result of the hold information while displaying the fluctuation of the special figure, and whether or not the hold information includes the lottery result of the probability variation symbol jackpot (4 round probability variation symbol jackpot or 16 round probability variation symbol jackpot). Determine. If it is determined in the hold lottery result determination that the lottery result for the probability variation symbol jackpot is included, the white circle for the probability variation symbol jackpot in the pending white circle displayed at the lower left of the liquid crystal display device 36 is, for example, rainbow It changes to the blinking display at, and notifies that it is a probable big hit with this hold.

  Further, the main control means displays “4” on the four-round probability variation symbol jackpot and “16” on the 16-round probability variation symbol jackpot on the holding sphere blinking in rainbow colors. Thus, the round number notification is executed. The display of “4” and “16” is shifted in accordance with the shift of the holding ball. Further, the lottery result determination of the holding information may be performed when the lottery result during the variable display is a probable variation symbol jackpot.

  According to the third embodiment, the pending jackpot notification is executed even during the fluctuation display of the special figure, and subsequently the round number notification is also executed, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  The above embodiment is an example of the present invention, and various modifications other than this can be considered. In the present embodiment, during the special game or during the special figure change, the jackpot round number notification in the hold is executed, but the timing for executing the round number notification is the notification of the hold jackpot notification in the jackpot hold information Any period can be used as long as it is a period until such variable display is started.

  In addition, the number of rounds for the holding jackpot is displayed by displaying numbers such as 4R and 16R, but it is possible to grasp whether the holding jackpot is a 4-round probability variable symbol jackpot or a 16-round probability variable symbol jackpot. For example, “Small Bonus” or “Small Happy” is displayed when the reserved jackpot is a 4-round probable symbol jackpot, and “Big Bonus” or “Big Happy” is displayed for a 16-round probable symbol jackpot. You may make it display.

  In the above embodiment, the hold jackpot notification and the round number notification are executed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device. These notifications are executed by sound from a speaker, driving of a movable accessory, or the like. May be. When the notification is executed by the movable combination, for example, a movable combination depicted as a reserved jackpot or a movable combination depicted with the number of rounds is provided, and these are driven according to the situation.

  In addition, for the 16 round probability variation big hit, the operation time of the opening / closing door of the big winning device 39 is, for example, 29000 ms (29.0 seconds), and the opening time of the opening / closing door of the big winning device 39 is, for example, 200 ms (0.2 second). ), A small jackpot (first special game) in which six of the 16 rounds are regular rounds and 10 rounds are short rounds (first special game), and a big jackpot (second special round) in which all 16 rounds are regular rounds (Game) may be provided. In this case, when the round number notification is executed, the number of rounds of the normal round is notified.

  Further, when the lottery result of the hold information includes the lottery result for the probability variation symbol jackpot, it may be determined by lottery whether or not the hold jackpot notification is executed.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board side CPU 241 performs a lottery (win / no-go decision) when a game ball is won in the first and second special symbol start ports 38a and 38b, and the lottery result is stored as holding information. However, in a ball game machine having a V zone, which is called a feather machine and is a big hit when winning a prize, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the V zone as a determination of success or failure, and the determination result is stored as hold information. Also good. In addition, in the case of a blender of type 1 and type 2 (feather aircraft), which is called a digital pachi and performs a digital lottery with a winning at the start port, the result of the digital pachislot is stored as hold information To do.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine has been described as the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to the sparrow ball type gaming machine, the arrangement ball machine, the enclosed type gaming machine, the pachinko machine called a feather machine, and the like. Applicable.

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 15a Ball rental button 15b Return button 16 Back mechanism board 17 Game ball storage tank 18 Tank rail 19 game ball dispensing device 20 door opening sensor 21 external terminal board 22 terminal board case 23 back cover 24 main control board 24a main control board case 25 effect control board 25a effect 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 (notification means)
37 Movable accessory 38 Start 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 prize opening 42c General prize opening sensor 43a Special symbol display device (display means)
43b Normal symbol display device 44 Guide rail 44a Outer guide rail 44b Inner guide rail 45 Firing passage 46 Return ball prevention piece 47 Out ball collection port 48 Ball gathering part 53 Ball guiding part 241 Main control board side CPU (Attack judgment means, special game Execution means)
261 LCD control CPU
263 Liquid crystal control RAM (storage means)

Claims (1)

Start information acquisition means for acquiring start information upon establishment of a predetermined condition;
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, a holding storage unit that stores the starting information with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Correct / incorrect determination means for determining correct / incorrect based on the starting information;
Special game execution means capable of executing one of a plurality of special games having different degrees of advantage when it is determined to be a hit by the success / failure determination means;
During execution of the special game, when said specific start information to hold storage means is stored, can execute a specific effect for notifying that the special game next is executed regarding the starting information of the specific Notification means,
With
The notification unit, when executing the specific effect, and can execute the suggested effect suggests which one of the following times of the bonus game is the plurality of types of special game during execution of the special game,
The special game includes a first special game and a second special game having a higher degree of advantage than the first special game,
2. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification means can suggest that the next special game is the first special game rather than the second special game .