JP6258780B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a special effect according to the remaining effect time of the game effect.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, a lottery of whether or not to win is performed, and a result derivation effect for deriving the lottery result is performed (for example, see Patent Document 1). The result derivation effect is, for example, to derive a symbol combination associated with whether or not it is hit by changing a plurality of columns of symbols, and various effects are added in the symbol derivation process.

JP 2009-11683 A

  By the way, in the result derivation effect, the content of the effect is determined based on the lottery result indicating whether or not the result derivation effect is executed, and is executed according to the content of the effect. For this reason, the result derivation effect is merely displaying the effect on an effect device such as a display device according to the effect content determined in advance, and what effect appears at what timing Patterned at points.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve interest by causing a change in the appearance of production. There is.

Game machine for solving the above problems includes a game effects executing means for executing the game effects, by a predetermined contract machine arrives, special effect executed for executing the special effect when the conditions for executing the special effect has been established And the predetermined opportunity comes when the total number of game media paid out from the gaming machine reaches a predetermined number, and the game effect is executed by winning a predetermined lottery. The game effect execution means can end the game effect as time elapses, and the remaining effect of the game effect being executed when the total number of the game media reaches a predetermined number. The appearance ratio of the special effect is changed by changing the ratio at which the execution condition of the special effect is satisfied according to time.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a game effect executing means for executing a game effect, and a special effect executing means for executing the special effect when an execution condition for the special effect is satisfied when a predetermined trigger arrives. And the predetermined trigger comes when the number of out balls discharged out of the plane reaches a predetermined number, and the game effect execution means terminates the game effect over time. The special performance execution condition is varied depending on the remaining performance time of the game performance being executed when the number of the out balls reaches a predetermined number. Change the appearance rate of the production.

In the above gaming machine, when the remaining effect time of the game effect is less than a predetermined time, the ratio at which the execution condition of the special effect is satisfied may be zero.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest by causing a change in appearance.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the display content in a decoration symbol variation game, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows a mode that a special effect is performed during a decoration symbol variation game. The schematic diagram which illustrated the timing when the judgment opportunity of a special effect arrives. The schematic diagram which shows the determination conditions whether a special effect is performed in a decoration design variation game. Explanatory drawing explaining the determination probability of whether to perform special production. Explanatory drawing explaining the determination probability of whether to perform special production. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the display content in a round production, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows a mode that a special production is performed during a round production. The schematic diagram which illustrated the timing when the judgment opportunity of special production | presentation arrives during a hit game. The schematic diagram which shows the determination conditions of whether a special effect is performed in a round effect. (A), (b) is the schematic diagram which illustrated the timing when the judgment opportunity of special production | presentation arrives. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the aspect which performs a special effect in an interlocking effect.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. On the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a launch handle HD that is operated by the player when launching a game ball onto the game board YB is disposed. In the center of the game board YB, an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH is disposed. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit.

  In the game board YB, a special symbol display device 12 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a change game is performed by changing the special symbol. In the following description, a variation game using a special symbol is referred to as a “special symbol variation game”. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (winning lottery to be described later) for determining whether or not to win.

  The special symbol display device 12 displays the special symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the special symbol display device 12, the special symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game, and the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. The “variable display” is a state in which the type of the displayed symbol is changed in the display area defined in the display device that displays the symbol. The “deterministic stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area, and is a state in which the symbols are finalized and stopped at the symbol (final symbol) displayed at the end of the variable game. In the special symbol variation game of the present embodiment, a special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols is displayed as a fixed stop display as a display result corresponding to the winning lottery result. The special symbol is classified into a winning symbol that can recognize a hit and a miss symbol that can recognize a loss.

  On the other hand, in the effect display device 11, a display effect is performed. Specifically, in the effect display device 11, as one of the display effects, a pattern that displays (derived) a symbol combination by changing a plurality of types of decorative symbols in a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in this embodiment). A variation game is performed as a variation effect. In the following description, a variation game using a decorative symbol is referred to as a “decorative symbol variable game”. The decorative design is a design for production (production design) used for diversifying display production.

  In the effect display device 11, the decorative symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game. In the effect display device 11, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped before the end of the special symbol variation game, and the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped at the same time or almost simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. “Temporary stop display” is a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol may be variably displayed again in the display area, such as a fluctuation state.

  On the effect display device 11, a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game is displayed. More specifically, when the winning symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game, the winning symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the winning symbol by the decorative symbol is a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 are the same. In the special symbol variation game, when the shift symbol is confirmed and stopped, the loss symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbols due to the ornament symbols are symbol combinations in which the ornament symbols in all the rows that are confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 are not the same.

  In the decorative symbol variation game of this embodiment, the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the order of left symbol sequence (left symbol) → right symbol sequence (right symbol) → middle symbol sequence (middle symbol) as seen from the player side in the effect display device 11. Stopped display. Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach can be recognized from the symbol combination (such as “1 ↓ 1”, “↓” indicates that the symbol is changing). The reach state is that the decorative symbols of the specific columns (the left symbol column and the right symbol column in the present embodiment) are the same among all the symbol columns, and are temporarily stopped, and the columns other than the specific columns (this embodiment) In the middle row, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In this embodiment, the symbol combination that can recognize the reach is the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  Further, in the effect display device 11 of the present embodiment, reach is one of the display effects after the reach symbol combination is formed in the decorative symbol variation game until the symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed. Production can be performed.

  On the game board YB, below the effect display device 11, a start port 13 having a entrance into which a game ball can enter is disposed. A start sensor SE (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided in the back of the start port 13. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the start condition of the special symbol variation game can be given when the game ball that has entered the start port 13 is detected by the start sensor SE.

  The start port 13 has an opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 14 that opens and closes by an operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 2). The opening / closing blade 14 is operable in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and in a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter. The opening / closing blade 14 is always controlled to be in a closed state, and when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the opening / closing blade 14 is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times.

  In the game board YB, below the start opening 13, a large winning opening 16 having a large winning opening door 15 that is opened and closed by an operation of a large winning solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 2) is disposed. A count sensor CS (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is provided in the back of the big winning opening 16. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 16 is detected by the count sensor CS, a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls can be given. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the winning lottery is won, and the winning symbol is awarded after the winning symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol changing game. In the winning game, the big prize opening door 15 is opened, and the game ball is allowed to enter the big prize opening 16. For this reason, during the winning game, the player can obtain a chance to obtain a large number of prize balls by causing the game balls to enter the big prize opening 16.

  On the game board YB, a hold display device 17 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 11. The hold display device 17 displays the number of held special symbol variation games that have been given start conditions but have not yet been executed. In the following description, the number of special symbol variation games on hold is indicated as “special symbol hold number”.

  In the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 18 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 11. In the normal symbol display device 18, a normal symbol change game is executed by changing the normal symbol. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. The normal symbol display device 18 displays a normal symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the normal symbol display device 18, the normal symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the normal symbol variation game, and the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the normal symbol variation game. In the normal symbol variation game of the present embodiment, the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed as a display result corresponding to the result of the normal lottery. The normal symbol is classified into a normal hit symbol that can recognize a normal hit and an ordinary off-beat symbol that can usually recognize a deviation.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the normal winning lottery is won, and the normal winning symbol is awarded after the normal winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the normal symbol changing game. In the normal hit game, the opening / closing blade 14 is in an open state, and it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the start port 13. For this reason, during a normal hit game, the player can obtain a chance to easily acquire the starting condition of the special symbol variation game.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11 in the game board YB. The operation gate 19 is provided with a gate sensor GS (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game can be given when the game ball that has entered the operation gate 19 is detected by the gate sensor GS. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to hold the execution of the normal symbol variation game.

  Below the game area of the game board YB, an out port 20 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered the winning ports including the start port 13. The game balls that have passed through the out port 20 are discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 10 through a discharge basket located on the back side of the game board YB. The game area of the game board YB is an area where game balls can flow down.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a main control board 30 as main control means. The main control board 30 executes processing related to games in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processing. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a sub control board 31 as sub control means. The sub control board 31 executes processing related to execution of game effects and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. That is, the sub-control board 31 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, and characters) of the effect display device 11, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La, and the sound output mode of the speaker Sp. The decoration lamp La is provided, for example, on the front frame or the game board YB located in front of the game board YB, and the speaker Sp is provided, for example, on the front frame.

  The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and a random number generation circuit 30d. A main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and a random number generation circuit 30d are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, various sensors SE, CS, GS, special symbol display device 12, hold display device 17, and normal symbol display device 18 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various actuators (such as an electric accessory solenoid SOL1, a big prize solenoid SOL2).

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a to execute processing related to the game. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern indicates a pattern that is a base of the game effect from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The variation pattern can specify the variation time (effect time) from when the variation of the special symbol is started until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. Further, the variation pattern can specify the variation content (effect content) of the game effect from when the variation of the special symbol is started until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  The variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for hitting effects and variation patterns for outlier effects. The winning effect is an effect performed when the winning lottery is won, and in the special symbol changing game, the winning symbol is finally derived. The loss effect is an effect that is performed when the winning lottery is not won, and in the special symbol variation game, the loss symbol is finally derived. It should be noted that in the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern of the offending effect, there are a case where the reach effect is performed and a case where the reach effect is not achieved, and a case where the reach effect is not performed and the case where the reach effect is not achieved.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The determination value includes a winning determination value used for the winning lottery, a normal winning determination value used for the normal winning lottery, a reach determining value used for the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The main control CPU 30a executes random number update processing (software random number generation processing) in which various software random number values are updated every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle) and stored in the main control RAM 30c. The software random number includes a reach random number used for reach lottery, a per symbol random number used when determining a per symbol design, a variation pattern distribution random number used when distributing a variation pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating one value for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random number is a per-random number used for the winning lottery or a normal per-random number used for the normal winning lottery.

  On the other hand, the sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. A sub-control ROM 31b and a sub-control RAM 31c are connected to the sub-control CPU 31a. In addition, the effect display device 11, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp are connected to the sub control CPU 31a.

  The sub-control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for the sub-control CPU 31a to execute processing related to execution of game effects and the like. In the sub control ROM 31b, display pattern information (various image data such as symbols, background images, characters, and characters) is displayed as control information for display effects, and voice pattern information (music and sound effects) is used as control information for sound effects. Etc.), and light emission pattern information (light emission data such as lighting patterns) is stored as control information for light emission effects. The sub-control RAM 31c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be rewritten as appropriate during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The sub-control board 31 is provided with a real time clock (RTC) 31d as a time measuring means. The real time clock 31d keeps time. The sub-control board 31 is equipped with a backup power source that can supply power after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off. The backup power source is, for example, a capacitor or a secondary battery. Thereby, the real-time clock 31d operates by receiving power supply from the pachinko gaming machine 10 when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10, and measures the time. On the other hand, the real-time clock 31d operates by receiving power supply from the backup power supply after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off. The real time clock 31d can also measure the current date (year, month, day, and day of the week).

Next, the contents of control executed by the main control board 30 will be described.
The main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process based on the main control program. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30 a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start port 13. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the start sensor SE detects a game ball is input. The main control CPU 30a terminates the special symbol input process when no game ball has entered the start port 13.

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters the start port 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit of four. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process when the number of special symbol holds is not less than the upper limit of 4, that is, when it reaches the upper limit of 4. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservations is less than the upper limit number of 4, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the special symbol reservation number and rewrites the special symbol reservation number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the hold display device 17 so as to display the special symbol hold count after 1 addition. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control CPU 31a a hold number command that can specify the special symbol hold number after adding 1.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values, and stores random number information capable of specifying the acquired various random number values in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be constituted by a random number value, or may be constituted by information obtained by converting the random number value into other information that can identify the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a stores the order of entering the game balls (information storage order) that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number, and the order of entering the game balls that have entered previously. The information is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that (information storage order) can be specified. In this process, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the hit random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and also obtains the value of the hit symbol random number, the value of the reach lottery random number, and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number. Get from. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special symbol variation game is not being executed and is not in the winning game, while the special symbol variation game is being executed or in the winning game. If it is, it is determined that the start condition is not satisfied. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when the start condition is not satisfied.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a reads the special symbol holding number from the main control RAM 30c when the special symbol variation game start condition is satisfied, and whether the read special symbol holding number is larger than 0 (zero). Judge whether or not. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing a demonstration effect when the number of special symbol reservations is not greater than 0, that is, 0. The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state by using a device such as the effect display device 11 and obtaining a guest-coming effect. In this process, the main control CPU 30a outputs a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect to the sub control board 31.

  On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservations is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of special symbol reservations and rewrites the number of special symbol reservations. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the hold display device 17 so as to display the special symbol hold count after 1 subtraction. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control CPU 31a a hold number command that can specify the special symbol hold number after one subtraction.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a, among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c, the first stored random number information (per-random numbers, per-symbol random numbers, reach lottery random numbers, and fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers). Random number information). The main control CPU 30a compares the winning random number specified from the acquired random number information with the winning determination value, and performs a winning lottery. In the winning lottery, winning is won when the value of the winning random number matches the winning determination value. The main control CPU 30a that performs the winning lottery functions as a winning lottery means.

  When the winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a winning process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the winning symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined winning symbol is a confirmed stop symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for winning effect based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information.

  On the other hand, when the winning lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss process. In the detachment process, the main control CPU 30a compares the reach random number value specified from the acquired random number information with the reach determination value, and performs reach lottery. In the reach lottery, the reach is won when the reach random number value matches the reach determination value.

  In the detachment process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol detachment symbol. The decided off symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol to be fixed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. When the reach control lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs the reach effect from the change patterns for the offending effect based on the value of the change pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. To decide. On the other hand, if the reach control lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a does not perform the reach effect from the change pattern for the off-direction effect, based on the value of the change pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. Determine the pattern.

  The main control CPU 30a that has performed the hit process or the deviation process as described above executes various processes related to the variable game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing. First, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the decorative symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating a special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Note that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined fixed stop symbol as a fixed stop display when the variation time set in the specified variation pattern has elapsed. The display content of the display device 12 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop changing the decorative symbols when the variation time set in the designated variation pattern has elapsed, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

Next, the winning game process will be described.
In the winning game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command instructing execution of the opening effect. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of the round game every time the round game is started after the opening time has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the big prize solenoid SOL2 to open the big prize opening door 15 with the start of the round game to open the big prize opening 16 and to determine a predetermined round end condition. In response to the establishment of, the grand prize opening door 15 is closed and the special prize opening 16 is closed. The round end condition includes that a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 8 balls) have entered during one round game and that a predetermined round game time has passed, and that either condition has been satisfied. As a result, the round game ends. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect. The main control CPU 30a ends the winning game by ending the ending effect when the ending time has elapsed.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When the control command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control command.

First, the decorative symbol variation process will be described.
In the decorative symbol variation process, when the special control designating command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination based on the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11, based on the final symbol designated by the special symbol designating command. . When the final symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a winning symbol, the sub control CPU 31a determines a winning symbol combination. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the designated final symbol is an outlier symbol, displays a symbol combination based on a decorative symbol that is to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. decide. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of symbols for the detachment reach when the designated final symbol is a detachment symbol and the variation pattern for the detachment effect for performing the reach effect is specified. To do. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of out-of-designs when the designated final design is a non-designated design and a variation pattern for non-designated production without a reach design is designated.

  In addition, when the change pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the change display of the decoration symbols of all the symbol sequences, and controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to start the decoration symbol change game. The sub-control CPU 31a selects an effect pattern that can specify the specific effect contents of the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the input variation pattern designation command, and identifies the selected effect pattern. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the decorative symbol variation game is displayed with the effect content. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to display the determined decorative symbols in a fixed stop manner with the input of all symbol stop commands. In this way, the sub control CPU 31a functions as a game control means for controlling the effect display device 11 based on the variation pattern selected by the main control CPU 30a and displaying the decorative symbol variation game.

The sub control CPU 31a performs processing in response to the input of the control command output from the main control CPU 30a in addition to the decorative symbol variation processing described above.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a hold number command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to perform a number of hold displays corresponding to the special symbol hold number specified from the hold number command. Further, when the demonstration control command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the demonstration effect. The demonstration production is performed once until a predetermined production time ends. When the end time is not satisfied during the demonstration production and the production time is over, the demonstration production is repeatedly executed. The condition for ending the demonstration effect is to enter the starting port 13 and start the variable game. Further, when the opening command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect. In addition, when the round command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the round effect. In addition, when the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the ending effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment configured as described above can execute a game effect by the control of the sub control CPU 31a that receives an instruction from the main control CPU 30a. For example, as one of the game effects, the effect display device 11 displays an image of the decorative symbol variation game on the image display unit GH. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs control based on the main control program and the sub control CPU 31a that performs control based on the effect control program function as game effect execution means for executing a game effect. In this embodiment, in the control of the game effect, the main control CPU 30a can select and instruct the change pattern as information necessary for specifying the effect contents of the decorative symbol change game, and can specify the lottery result of the winning lottery. Select and designate special symbols as information. On the other hand, in this embodiment, in the control of the game effect, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the effect contents of the decorative symbol variation game and specifies the derivation result as to whether or not it is a win, and the effect display device 11 is based on the specified result. A game effect is executed by such effect execution means.

  FIGS. 3A and 3B show an example of display contents of the image display unit GH when a decorative symbol variation game, which is one of the game effects, is being executed. During the decorative symbol variation game, three symbol columns ZL, ZC, ZR are displayed in the image display area GH, and a background image G1 is displayed on the back of each symbol column ZL, ZC, ZR. Has been. The background image G1 can be switched to various images in accordance with the progress of the decorative symbol variation game, such as when the reach effect is not performed or when the reach effect is performed. In addition, in the area of the image display unit GH in the decorative symbol variation game, a reserved image 40 is displayed as a notification effect for notifying the number of special symbol reservations. The reserved image 40 is switched according to the increase / decrease of the number of special symbol reservations.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment is configured such that the special performance can be executed by the above-described performance execution means when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The special effect is an effect that appears only when a condition to be described later is satisfied, and is an effect that is distinguished from an effect that a player usually sees when the condition is not satisfied. FIG. 3B shows the display content of the image display unit GH when the special effect is executed. In this embodiment, the special effect executed by the image display unit GH is represented by an image through which the meteor shower 41 passes so as to cross the display area. In synchronism with the passage of the meteor shower 41, the decorative lamp La emits light with a light pattern for special effects, and a sound effect is output from the speaker Sp with a sound pattern for special effects.

Hereinafter, the control content for performing a special effect is demonstrated.
In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as special effect determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special effect when a predetermined determination trigger arrives, and when the determination result is affirmative, the special effect is determined. It functions as a special effect execution means for executing. In this embodiment, the determination trigger is established with the passage of time. More specifically, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the special effect when a predetermined specific time arrives. The specific time is determined in advance, for example, at 10:00, 12:00, and 18:00. In this embodiment, a plurality of specific times are determined.

  The specific time can be measured by a real time clock 31d mounted on the sub control board 31. The sub-control CPU 31a acquires time information measured by the real-time clock 31d every predetermined period, and determines whether or not a specific time has arrived based on the acquired time. The period for acquiring the time information may be, for example, every control period of the sub control CPU 31a or every predetermined time. When acquiring every predetermined time, the sub-control CPU 31a measures the time in software by using the timer function. For example, the sub control CPU 31a updates the count value of the timer every time the control cycle arrives, and acquires time information when the count value reaches a value corresponding to a predetermined time.

FIG. 4 illustrates the time point Sn at which the specific time comes.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a variable game is started based on the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the start and end of the variable game are controlled by the variable time specified from the variable pattern. Usually, the variation time of a variation game is not set to the same time in a plurality of types of variation patterns, and there are many variation times. For this reason, the variation game is terminated with the passage of time. For example, even if the variation game is started from the same time, the termination time may be different depending on the variation time specified from the variation pattern. Further, in the winning game, the round game time is the same for the longest time, but may be different because it is ended when the round end condition is satisfied. Along with this, the round production time during the round game will also be different. Then, the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect that are performed during the winning game are all ended with the passage of time. In this way, all the effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 are ended with the passage of time, but the timing to end is not uniquely determined.

  For this reason, it is not possible to specify what game effect is being executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 when the specific time has arrived. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 4, even if it is the same specific time, among the variable games which attached | subjected (1)-(6) in the figure, the specific time may arrive in the variable game of (1). If so, the specific time may arrive in the variable game of (4). Therefore, randomness is given to the combination of the arrival of the specific time and the game effect executed at the time of arrival. For example, when “10 o'clock” is set as the specific time, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 at the time varies, such as during a variable game, during a winning game, or waiting for a customer.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the special effect when the specific time arrives. In this determination, the sub-control CPU 31a of this embodiment calculates the remaining effect time until the running decorative symbol variation game is ended when the decorative symbol variation game is executed when the specific time arrives. Since the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on the variation pattern variation time (for example, “T” in FIG. 5) as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the ornament symbol variation game and ends it. The time to do can be specified. As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a can calculate the remaining effect time based on the measurement result by measuring the elapsed time of the decorative symbol variation game using the timer function. For example, the remaining performance time can be calculated by subtracting the time after the addition from the fluctuation time when the time measurement reference is set to “0 (zero)” and the time for the control period is added after the start of the decorative symbol fluctuation game. . On the other hand, the remaining effect time can be calculated as the remaining effect time when the time for the control period is subtracted after the start of the decorative symbol variation game and the time measurement reference is “variation time determined in the variation pattern”. Since the special symbol variation game and the decorative symbol variation game are started at the same time or almost simultaneously, the above-described measurement of time can be said to measure the elapsed time of the special symbol variation game. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has calculated the remaining effect time determines whether or not to execute the special effect with different probabilities according to the remaining effect time when the specific time arrives.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the sub-control CPU 31a of this embodiment has a time point when the specific time arrives at a time point equal to or longer than the remaining effect time Tx as a predetermined time, or less than the remaining effect time Tx. The probability of making an affirmative determination as to whether or not to execute the special effect is extracted depending on whether or not In this embodiment, the remaining performance time Tx is a reference that varies the probability of affirming whether or not to execute the special effect, and is based on the time that the special effect can be completed before the decorative symbol variation game ends. It is stipulated in. In other words, when the remaining effect time Tx or longer, the special effect can be completed by the end of the decorative symbol variation game, while when the remaining effect time Tx is less than the special effect variable by the end of the decorative symbol variation game. May not be completed and may end in the middle.

  In the example of FIG. 5, when the specific time arrives at the time point S1, the sub control CPU 31a sets the probability D1 as shown in FIG. 6 if the remaining effect time Tn1 at the time point S1 is equal to or longer than the remaining effect time Tx. Extract. On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 5, when the specific time arrives at the time point S2, the sub control CPU 31a extracts the probability D2 as shown in FIG. 6 if the remaining effect time Tn2 at the time point S2 is less than the remaining effect time Tx. To do. In this embodiment, the probability that the probability D1 is positively determined whether or not to execute the special effect is set higher than the probability D2, and the probability D2 is “0 (zero)”. For this reason, when the remaining effect time is less than Tx, the special effect is not executed. The determination of whether or not to execute the special effect is performed by random number lottery. For this reason, the probability (appearance) of affirmatively determining the determination can be defined by the number of random number values to be won in the lottery, and the appearance rate can be changed. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the special effect according to the probability D1 when the remaining effect time Tx or longer. That is, in this embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a does not determine whether or not to execute the special effect when the remaining effect time is less than Tx.

  If the sub-control CPU 31a makes an affirmative decision as to whether or not to execute the special effect, the effect display device 11, which is a special effect execution means, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp are controlled based on the pattern information for the special effect. To do. As a result, the special effect executing means operates according to the pattern information, and as a result, the special effect is executed. For example, in the effect display device 11, as shown in FIG. 3A, an image through which the meteor shower 41 passes is displayed on the image display unit GH. The special effect is executed simultaneously with the execution of the decorative symbol variation game. In other words, the progress of the decorative symbol variation game being executed does not stagnate or delay with the execution of the special effect, and it can be visually recognized as if the ornament symbol variation game was interrupted. On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 31a makes a negative determination as to whether or not to execute the special effect, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the special effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a continuously executes only the decorative symbol variation game being executed without executing the special effect.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When the trigger for determining whether or not to execute the special effect has arrived, and the remaining effect time Tnx of the game effect (in the embodiment, the decorative symbol variation game) when the trigger has arrived, This is a factor that causes a change in the appearance rate. For this reason, it is possible to cause an accidental element strongly in the appearance of the special effect and the appearance timing. Therefore, the appearance of the production changes, and as a result, the interest can be improved.

  (2) By adding the remaining effect time Tnx of the game effect (decorative symbol variation game in the embodiment), it is possible to reliably complete the special effect until the game effect ends. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the special effect ends in the middle.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a second embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. In the embodiment described below, the same description and the same control content as those of the embodiment already described are omitted or simplified.

  This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the determination trigger for determining whether or not to execute the special effect. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the variation game being executed when the specific time has arrived, the winning lottery is won, or the decorative symbol variation game based on the specific variation pattern P is executed. If it is, it is determined whether or not to execute the special effect. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a receives information that can specify the variation pattern and information (special symbol) that can specify the lottery result of the winning lottery from the main control CPU 30a when controlling the production. Thus, it is possible to specify whether or not a condition for performing the above determination is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the probability of making an affirmative determination as to whether or not to execute the special effect according to the remaining effect time of the decorative symbol variation game is varied. ing. In the illustration of FIG. 7, the sub control CPU 31 a extracts the probability D <b> 1 if the remaining presentation time Tnx is equal to or longer than the remaining presentation time Tx when the specific time arrives and the hit or specific variation pattern P is reached. On the other hand, in the illustration of FIG. 7, the sub control CPU 31 a extracts the probability D <b> 2 if the remaining presentation time Tnx is less than the remaining presentation time Tx when the specific time arrives and the hit or specific variation pattern P is reached. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the special effect if the remaining effect time Tx is equal to or longer than the first embodiment.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) and (2) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(3) By reflecting the result of the winning lottery or the type of the variation pattern in the condition for determining whether or not to execute the special effect, it is possible to increase the rarity with respect to the appearance of the special effect. For this reason, the player who appeared in the special effect can obtain a sense of superiority and can enhance the interest.

(Third embodiment)
Hereinafter, a third embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  This embodiment is different from the first embodiment and the second embodiment in the determination trigger for determining whether or not to execute the special effect. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not a special effect is to be executed when the total number of prize balls acquired during a hit game has reached a predetermined standard number of prize balls. In other words, the determination trigger of this embodiment comes when the game ball entry state (award ball total number) can take a predetermined entry state (reference award ball total number).

  FIGS. 8A and 8B show an example of display contents of the image display unit GH when a round effect that is one of the game effects is being executed. During the round presentation, for example, the current round number image 42 and the introduction image 43 of the character appearing in the presentation design variation game presentation are displayed as images. Although not shown, in the opening effect and the ending effect during the hit game, the effect image is displayed in the same manner as the round effect.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8B, when it is determined positively whether or not the special effect is to be executed, the special effect is executed. In this embodiment, the special effect executed in the image display unit GH is expressed by an image through which the meteor shower 41 passes so as to cross the image display unit GH. In synchronism with the passage of the meteor shower 41, the decorative lamp La emits light with a light pattern for special effects, and a sound effect is output from the speaker Sp with a sound pattern for special effects.

Hereinafter, the control content for performing a special effect is demonstrated.
When the detection signal from the count sensor CS is input, the main control CPU 30a operates a prize ball payout device (not shown) included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 to pay out a game ball as a prize ball, and each time a detection signal is input. In addition, a ball entry command which is information that can specify that a game ball has entered the big winning opening 16 is output to the sub-control CPU 31a. When the input command is input, the sub control CPU 31a adds the number of prize balls to be paid out for one entry to the total number of prize balls. The total number of prize balls is stored in the sub control RAM 31c.

  Each time the sub-control CPU 31a adds the total number of winning balls by inputting a pitching command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the total number of winning balls has reached the reference total number of winning balls. Then, when the total number of prize balls reaches the reference prize ball total number, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the special effect.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the winning game is completed after the opening effect OP (time T0), a plurality of round games (time T1 to T10), and finally the ending effect ED (time TE). . One round game is ended when the round end condition is satisfied as described above. The round end condition includes that a predetermined number of game balls have entered during one round game and that a predetermined round game time has elapsed. For this reason, in a plurality of round games constituting a winning game, the number of game balls entering during each round game may or may not match. Specifically, during one round game, when a predetermined number of game balls that satisfy the round end condition enter, when a smaller number of game balls enter, or a predetermined number A larger number of game balls may enter. Thereby, even if the number of winning balls for entering one ball is the same, the total number of winning balls paid out at the same time or in the same round game may be different.

  FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 illustrate a case where the total number of prize balls reaches the reference total number of prize balls in the ninth round game (indicated as “9R” in the figure). In other words, FIG. 9 illustrates the ninth round game, but the round game reaching the reference total number of winning balls may be the eighth round game or the tenth round game. . In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, even when the same round game is used, the time Sn (n: 1, 2,...) When the total number of winning balls reaches the reference winning ball total may be different.

  Then, when the total number of prize balls reaches the reference prize ball total number, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the special effect upon arrival of the determination trigger. At the time of this determination, the sub control CPU 31a of this embodiment calculates the remaining effect time until the round game (round effect) being executed ends at the time Sn when the total number of winning balls reaches the reference winning ball total number. As described above, in the round game, the longest time is controlled by the round end condition, so that the sub control CPU 31a can specify the longest time from the start of the round effect to the end. As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a can calculate the remaining effect time based on the measurement result by measuring the elapsed time of the round effect using the timer function. For example, the remaining effect time can be calculated by subtracting the time after the addition from the longest time when the time measurement reference is set to “0 (zero)” and the time corresponding to the control period is added after the start of the round effect. On the other hand, the remaining effect time can be calculated as the remaining effect time when the time for the control period is subtracted after the start of the round effect and the time measurement standard is “the longest time of the round effect”. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has calculated the remaining effect time determines whether or not to execute the special effect with different probabilities according to the remaining effect time. The method for extracting this probability is the same as in the first embodiment.

  That is, in the example of FIG. 10, when the determination trigger arrives at time S1, the sub control CPU 31a extracts the probability D1 as shown in FIG. 6 if the remaining effect time Tn1 at that time is equal to or longer than the remaining effect time Tx. To do. On the other hand, in the illustration of FIG. 10, when the determination trigger arrives at the time point S2, the sub control CPU 31a extracts the probability D2 as shown in FIG. 6 if the remaining effect time Tn2 at that time is less than the remaining effect time Tx. . Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the special effect if the remaining effect time Tx is equal to or longer than the first embodiment.

  If the sub-control CPU 31a makes an affirmative decision as to whether or not to execute the special effect, the effect display device 11, which is a special effect execution means, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp are controlled based on the pattern information for the special effect. To do. As a result, the special effect executing means operates according to the pattern information, and as a result, the special effect is executed. For example, in the effect display device 11, as shown in FIG. 8B, an image through which the meteor shower 41 passes is displayed on the image display unit GH. The special effect is executed simultaneously with the winning game. That is, the progress of the round effect being executed does not stagnate or delay with the execution of the special effect, and it can be visually recognized as if the round effect was interrupted. On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 31a makes a negative determination as to whether or not to execute the special effect, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the special effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a continuously executes only the currently executed round effect without executing the special effect.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) and (2) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(4) It is configured so that a determination trigger comes depending on the game ball entering state. The game balls do not flow down in the same manner on the game board YB. In other words, the time for the game ball to reach the winning entrance where the game ball can enter, such as a flow direction changing means (for example, a game nail or a windmill) that changes the flow direction of the game ball disposed on the game board YB. Changes under the influence. As a result, the state of the game ball entering the special winning opening 16 also changes. Therefore, when the determination trigger comes when the game ball has entered a predetermined ball game state, randomness can be given to the appearance timing of the special effect.

(Fourth embodiment)
Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.

  This embodiment is different from the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment in the determination trigger for determining whether or not to execute the special effect. In this embodiment, when a variable game that is executed when a specific time N arrives wins a winning lottery and a certain variation state is given after the winning game is over, a predetermined time Ts1 has elapsed from the specific time N. It is determined whether or not the special effect is executed in response to this. That is, the determination trigger comes after the elapse of the predetermined time Ts1 from the specific time N as the specific condition. The probability variation state is a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery varies from a normal probability to a high probability. The probable change state is given after winning a game when the winning type is determined when the winning lottery is won and the winning type is given the probability variation state. The provision of the certain change state is controlled by the main control CPU 30a. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next winning is won.

  FIG. 11A shows a specific example in the case where the specific time N has arrived during the execution of the variable game of (2) in the figure, and the player is elected to give a certain probability change state. In the case of this specific example, the sub control CPU 31a starts measuring the predetermined time Ts1 when the specific time N arrives. When the predetermined time Ts1 is measured, the timer function of the sub control CPU 31a is used as described above. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a, when measuring the predetermined time Ts1, determines whether or not to execute the special effect.

  In this determination, the sub-control CPU 31a calculates the remaining effect time of the decorative symbol variation game when the determination trigger is established as in the first embodiment, and determines whether or not to execute the special effect according to the remaining effect time. The probability of affirmative determination is varied. In this embodiment, the predetermined time Ts1 is set to a time enough for a predetermined number of fluctuating games to be consumed after the winning game ends. For this reason, the special effect of this embodiment is executed at the time when several fluctuation games are digested through the winning game after the arrival of the specific time.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) and (2) of the first embodiment and the effect (3) of the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(5) The probability change state is a state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery is high, and the player greatly expects to win the winning. For this reason, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for winning by determining the above-described determination opportunity and executing a special effect. Therefore, the interest during the probabilistic state can be improved.

In addition, you may change each said embodiment as follows.
As shown in FIG. 11B, the predetermined time Ts1 in FIG. 11A may be changed to the predetermined time Ts2. The pachinko gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. 11 (b) has a specification that is given until a predetermined number of symbol-changing games are finished after the game is finished after hitting the probability variation state. For this reason, in this other example, the predetermined time Ts2 is set to a time enough to end the predetermined number of symbol variation games. As a result, the determination trigger arrives at a time point Sn after the elapse of the predetermined time Ts2 from the specific time N. According to this configuration, the special effect may be executed after the probability change state ends, and the player's mood after the probability change state ends can be enhanced by the appearance of the special effect. In this alternative example, it is preferable to determine whether or not to execute the special effect when the certain variation state has ended at the time when the predetermined time Ts2 has elapsed. That is, when the certain variation state continues at the time when the predetermined time Ts2 has elapsed, the determination as to whether or not to execute the special effect may be canceled. Further, in this alternative example, the measurement reference for the predetermined time Ts2 may be set from the end point of the variation game at which the probability change state has ended.

  -As shown to Fig.12 (a)-(c), you may materialize to the interlocking production which made object the several pachinko game machine 10 installed in the game island (island equipment) of a game hall. In the case of realizing the interlocking effect, each of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 10 includes the real time clock 31d on the sub-control board 31 and causes the interlocking effect to be executed according to a specific time. In the specific example of FIG. 12, three pachinko gaming machines 10 (unit numbers: 1 to 3) are the execution targets of the interlocking effects, and these pachinko gaming machines 10 configure the interlocking effects in order by the arrival of a specific time. A specific performance is executed. In the specific effect in this another example, an image 45 imitating a chicken crosses the image display unit GH, and light emission and sound output are performed in accordance with the operation of the image 45. In this another example of linked production, the image 45 is first displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 10 with the machine number 1 when the specific time arrives, and continues at the timing of crossing the image display portion GH of the pachinko gaming machine 10 with the machine number 1. Then, the image 45 is displayed on the image display unit GH of the pachinko gaming machine 10 having the machine number: 2. Then, an image 45 is displayed on the image display unit GH of the pachinko gaming machine 10 with the table number: 3 at a timing crossing the image display unit GH of the pachinko gaming machine 10 with the table number: 2. That is, in this interlocking effect, since the images 45 appear in order as the specific effects, the time for the specific effects to appear in each pachinko gaming machine 10 is different from that of the other pachinko gaming machines 10. In order to make the images 45 appear in order, each pachinko gaming machine 10 measures the elapsed time since the specific time has arrived, and causes the specific effect to be executed by the passage of the elapsed time determined for each pachinko gaming machine 10. Such interlocking effects can give the pachinko gaming machine 10 installed on the game island a sense of unity. In this alternative example, the sub-control CPU 31a of each pachinko gaming machine 10 uses the timing at which the specific effect appears as a determination opportunity, and the remaining game effects (for example, a decorative symbol variation game) that are executed when the specific effect appears. It is determined whether or not to execute the special effect according to the effect time. As described in the first embodiment, this determination is performed by changing the ratio at which the determination result of the special effect is positive according to the remaining effect time. Specific contents of the special effects can be set arbitrarily. For example, the meteor shower group 41 may be displayed as an image as in the first embodiment. The sub-control CPU 31a that causes the specific effect to appear in the interlocking effect functions as a time lapse effect executing means.

  In addition, in the above-described example of FIG. 12, when a variation game is executed when the specific effect (image 45) appears, if the variation game wins the winning lottery, the appearance ratio is based on the remaining effect time. A special effect may be executed to suggest a hit or to notify the hit definitely. In FIG. 12, as a special effect, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 with the machine number: 3, an image 46 in which a chicken constituting the image 45 lays a golden egg is displayed, and the image 46 corresponds to the special effect. In the case of this other example, the special effect is not executed unless the variable game executed at the time of appearance of the specific effect wins the winning lottery. Alternatively, as another example, when a specific effect is executed in a variable game that has not been won in the winning lottery, an image that lays eggs of a color other than gold (a determined color per hit) at an appearance ratio based on the remaining effect time May be displayed to suggest winning. In this way, by associating the linked effect with the special effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the special effect is executed in response to the appearance of the linked effect. In addition, the linked effect is performed in parallel with the normal game effect regardless of the progress of the game effect normally performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the execution condition (arrival of a specific time). For this reason, in addition to the hit notice in the normal game effect, the effect that suggests a win is executed in association with the linked effect, so that the range of the effect can be expanded.

  -In the above-described linked effects, the trigger for causing the specific effects to appear may be the arrival of the specific time. For example, a specific effect may appear depending on the elapsed time, such as 1 hour and 4 hours after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on.

  -Moreover, the aspect which the pachinko gaming machine 10 made into an execution object performs a specific effect all at once may be sufficient as an above-described interlocking effect. In this case, it may be determined whether or not to execute the special effect. In this case, in the pachinko gaming machines 10 that are executed all at once, when all the pachinko gaming machines 10 perform special effects, some of the pachinko gaming machines 10 perform special effects, or all the pachinko gaming machines 10 When a special effect is not performed, a pachinko gaming machine 10 installed on an amusement island can have a sense of unity.

  The determination opportunity may be the appearance of a specific effect, and it may be determined whether or not the special effect is executed when the specific effect appears. The specific effects include a reach effect, a notice effect, a task assignment effect (a so-called mission effect), a pseudo-continuous effect (a so-called pseudo-ream), a look-ahead effect (a so-called continuous effect), and the like. The assignment assignment effect is an effect in which, for example, the appearance of the type of the symbol that forms the reach, the type of the reach effect, or the like is given to the player as an issue, and the symbol is derived upon the achievement of the issue. The quasi-continuous effect is an effect that accompanies a plurality of variations in a single decorative symbol variation game, and the hit expectation increases as the number of variations increases. The pre-reading effect is determined before the winning lottery in the special symbol variation start process, the value of the winning random number acquired when the game ball enters the starting opening, and is set as the determination target based on the determination result This is an effect of starting a notice before the start of the game based on the start suspension. The pre-reading effect is executed across a plurality of games. In addition, when a movable device (movable body) that performs an effect by mechanical operation is provided, the effect by the movable device may be a specific effect. The movable device is not limited to the one installed on the game board YB, and includes, for example, a vibrating operation button and a vibrating launching handle HD. In this alternative example, the game effect for calculating the remaining effect time is a game effect that is executed when a specific effect appears, and is, for example, a variable game.

  The determination trigger may be a mode transition, and a determination may be made as to whether or not to execute a special effect upon the mode transition. The modes include, for example, a mode in which the appearance rate of the specific effect is improved, a mode in which the hit can be definitely recognized by the appearance of the specific effect, a latent probability changing mode in the pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with the probability variation function, There are modes that change the decorative pattern.

  Whether or not to make a special effect when the decision is made to win an arbitrary lottery by the sub-control CPU 31a or to win an arbitrary lottery by the main control CPU 30a This determination may be made. In these lotteries, the execution timing may be programmed in the control program. For example, the lottery may be performed by operating an effect button that can be operated by the player. In addition, regardless of the lottery, it may be determined whether or not the special effect is executed when the operation button is operated. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, the operation buttons are installed on the upper surface of a ball tray that stores game balls.

  ・ As a determination opportunity, it is assumed that the number of game balls (out balls) that have entered the out mouth 20 has reached a predetermined number, and it is determined whether or not a special effect is to be executed when the predetermined number is reached. You can go. The detection of the out ball is performed by a sensor arranged in the middle of the discharge path through which the game ball that has passed through the out port 20 is discharged outside the machine. The sensor for detecting the out ball is connected to either the main control board 30 or the sub control board 31. When the sensor is connected to the main control board 30, the main control CPU 30a outputs an out ball command, which is information for identifying the occurrence of the out ball, to the sub control CPU 31a every time an out ball is detected. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a counts the number of out balls. When the sensor is connected to the sub control board 31, the sub control CPU 31a counts the number of out balls each time a detection signal from the sensor is input. The counted number is stored in the sub control RAM 31c. In this other example, the number of game balls that have entered the out port 20 corresponds to the state of entry of the game balls, and reaching the predetermined number corresponds to having acquired the predetermined entry state. In this example, the game effect for calculating the remaining effect time is a game effect that is executed when the number of out balls reaches a predetermined number. For example, a floating game, a hit game effect, a demonstration effect, etc. Applicable.

  ・ Decision trigger is that the number of game balls entered during one round game has reached a predetermined number, and it is determined whether or not the special performance is executed when the predetermined number is reached. May be. The number of game balls entered during one round game may be the number of balls entered into the grand prize opening 16, or in addition to the big prize opening 16, for example, other prize openings such as the start opening 13 or the like. It is good also as the total number of the number of balls entered into the prize opening. Each time the main control CPU 30a detects a ball entry, the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening is output to the sub control CPU 31a as a ball entry command, which is information that can identify that a ball has been entered. The CPU 31a counts the number of balls that can be the trigger for the determination. The counted number is stored in the sub control RAM 31c. In this alternative example, the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening corresponds to the state of entry of the game balls, and reaching the predetermined number corresponds to obtaining the predetermined entry state. In this example, the game effect for calculating the remaining effect time is a round effect that is executed when the number of balls entered reaches a predetermined number.

  Whether the number of game balls that have entered the entrance slot provided on the game board YB has reached a predetermined number, and whether or not the special effect is executed when the predetermined number is reached You may determine whether or not. In this alternative example, the entrance for counting a predetermined number can be arbitrarily changed. The entrance includes a start entrance 13, a grand entrance 16, an operating gate 19, and a normal entrance that gives a payout condition for the award by entering the entrance, and any one of these entrances is targeted. It is also possible to target a plurality of entrances by arbitrarily combining a plurality of entrances. The count of the number of game balls that are entered is performed by the sub-control CPU 31a in response to the input of the enter command output by the main control CPU 30a, as in the embodiment and the other example. In this other example, the number of game balls that have entered the entrance corresponds to the state of entry of the game balls, and reaching the predetermined number corresponds to obtaining the predetermined entrance state. In this example, the game effect for calculating the remaining effect time is a game effect that is executed when the number of balls entered reaches a predetermined number. For example, a floating game, a winning game effect, a demonstration effect, etc. Applicable. This another example may be combined with another example of the above-described out port 20.

  ・ Replace the matters described in the other examples of the above determination triggers with specific conditions as in the fourth embodiment, and execute special effects with the determination triggering that a predetermined time has passed since the specific conditions were satisfied It may be determined whether or not to make it.

  -You may change the specific time used as the determination opportunity and the specific time used as the specific condition to the specific time. The specific time may be, for example, an elapsed time after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on. The elapsed time can be measured in software by using the timer function of the sub control CPU 31a. For example, the sub control CPU 31a updates the count value of the timer every time the control cycle arrives. The count value is stored in the sub control RAM 31c. In the case of controlling with the elapsed time, for example, a determination trigger or a specific condition can be established with the arrival of a preset elapsed time as 1 hour or 4 hours after the measurement reference time.

  The specific time in the embodiment and the specific time in the above-described example may be arbitrarily changed instead of the fixed time or time. Specifically, a setting function for setting a specific time or a specific time may be installed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 so that it can be arbitrarily set using the setting function. The setting function may be configured to be set using, for example, a mechanical switch (such as a dip switch). Or you may comprise so that it may set using an operation button from the menu for administrators programmed in the pachinko game machine 10. The setting function described above is a function realized by the processing of the sub control CPU 31a, and information related to the specific time and specific time set by the above means is stored in the sub control RAM 31c. In the case of a setting function using a mechanical switch, the setting of the switch may be read by the sub-control CPU 31a each time the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on and stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. A backup function may be mounted on the substrate 31, and the above information may be stored and retained in the sub control RAM 31c even after the power is turned off. On the other hand, in the case of a setting function using an administrator menu, it is preferable to mount a backup function on the sub-control board 31 and store the information in the sub-control RAM 31c even after the power is turned off. By using the setting function, it is possible to change the timing at which the production is banned and the timing at which the production is prohibited, thereby widening the range of the production. In addition, the player can be made aware of the above timing, and the interest can be improved.

  -The setting of the specific matter and specific time in the embodiment may be singular or plural. In this case, a single specific time or specific time may be programmed in the effect control program and stored in the sub-control ROM 31b. Or you may enable it to set a single specific time and specific time using the setting function of another example mentioned above. This case also has the same effect as the other example described above. Note that the specific time and specific time may be set plurally or may be set singularly on the assumption that a plurality of specific times and specific times can be set using the setting function as in the above-described another example. .

  -The specific content of the special performance may be changed. The special effect may be performed by any one of the effect by display, the effect by light emission, and the effect by sound, or may be performed by combining these effects. In the case where a movable device is provided, an effect by the movable device may be used, or the above effect and an effect by the movable device may be combined.

  In determining whether or not to execute the special effect, the probability D2 in the case of less than the remaining effect time Tx may be a value that is greater than “0 (zero)” and smaller than the probability D1. Note that the probability D2 can be set to be a value close to 0, thereby creating a state in which the probability D2 is hardly executed.

  In addition, when the probability D2 is set to a value larger than “0” in the above example, the special effect may be ended together with the end of the game effect being executed, or the special effect is generated by the end of the effect time set for the special effect. May be terminated. For example, when a special effect is executed during a decorative symbol variation game, the special effect may be executed across the next decorative symbol variation game performed after the game ends.

  When the remaining effect time is less than Tx and the probability D2 is set to “0 (zero)”, it may be determined whether or not to execute the special effect and a negative determination may be made. That is, in this case, whether or not the special effect is to be executed is determined even when the remaining effect time Tx is equal to or longer than the remaining effect time Tx.

  -You may enable it to change a judgment opportunity arbitrarily. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be equipped with a setting function for setting a determination trigger, and may be arbitrarily set using the setting function. The setting function may be configured to be set using, for example, a mechanical switch (such as a dip switch). Or you may comprise so that it may set using an operation button from the menu for administrators programmed in the pachinko game machine 10. The above setting function is a function realized by the processing of the sub control CPU 31a, and information related to the determination trigger set by the above means is stored in the sub control RAM 31c. In the case of a setting function using a mechanical switch, the setting of the switch may be read by the sub-control CPU 31a each time the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on and stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. A backup function may be mounted on the substrate 31, and the above information may be stored and retained in the sub control RAM 31c even after the power is turned off. On the other hand, in the case of a setting function using an administrator menu, it is preferable to mount a backup function on the sub-control board 31 and store the information in the sub-control RAM 31c even after the power is turned off. By using the setting function, the determination trigger can be changed, and the range of effects can be expanded.

  ・ Sub control board 31 is a sub-control board, and separately from sub control board 31, display control board that specially controls effect display device 11, audio control board that specially controls speaker Sp, and decorative lamp La A lamp control board to be controlled may be provided.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko machine that uses only special symbols. In this case, the special symbol variation game may be displayed on the effect display device 11.
-You may materialize in the pachinko machine using a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol.

-You may materialize to the game machine (what is called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) which gives a game in response to a game ball passing a specific area.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko machine equipped with a probability variation function. The probability variation function is a function that gives a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery after the winning game is changed with a high probability with the winning of the winning lottery as a trigger. For pachinko machines that have a probability variation function, a specification that assigns a probability variation state until winning the next time, a specification that assigns a probability variation state until winning the falling lottery, or a predetermined number of symbol variations There is a specification that gives a probability variation state until the game is over.

  -It may be embodied in a pachinko machine equipped with a function for reducing the fluctuation time. The fluctuation time shortening function increases the probability that the opening / closing blade 14 is opened, and gives the entrance rate improvement state that improves the entrance rate per unit time to the start port 13.

  A real-time clock may be mounted on the main control board 30 and information based on the time measurement result of the real-time clock may be output to the sub-control board 31. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs only time information to the sub control CPU 31a every predetermined cycle, determines whether the sub control CPU 31a has reached a specific time based on the time information, and performs the special effect. You may perform the process regarding. Alternatively, the main control CPU 30a may determine whether a specific time has arrived, output the determination result to the sub control CPU 31a, and the sub control CPU 31a that has input the determination result may perform processing related to the special effect.

  -1st-4th embodiment and each above-mentioned another example can be combined arbitrarily. For example, it is conceivable to combine the first embodiment and the third embodiment, or to combine the second embodiment and the third embodiment.

In the second embodiment, the information that can specify whether or not the game is successful may be information that indicates whether or not the game is directly successful, instead of the command related to the special symbol.
In the third embodiment, information that can specify the number of game balls paid out as prize balls from the main control board 30 may be output to the sub-control board 31. This information may be, for example, information that can specify the number paid out for one incoming ball, or information that can specify the total number of winning balls.

  -It may be embodied as a revolving type gaming machine as a gaming machine. The spinning-type game machine includes a slot machine (pachislot) that uses medals as game media and a slot machine that uses game balls as game media. Even in a gaming machine that is different from a pachinko gaming machine in this way, when a determination trigger arrives, it is determined whether or not to execute a special effect, and if the determination result is affirmative, the special effect may be executed. good. A determination trigger in the case of realizing a spinning-type gaming machine can be set as a specific time or a specific time has arrived or a winning combination lottery has been won. Further, as in the above-described another example, a linked effect may be performed for a plurality of spinning-reel gaming machines, and it may be determined whether or not a special effect is to be executed when the linked effect is executed.

In the following, technical ideas that can be grasped from each embodiment and another example will be added.
(A) It is further provided with a time passage effect execution means for causing a specific effect to appear with the passage of a specific time, the determination trigger comes upon the appearance of the specific effect, and the special effect determination means is a game that is executed when the specific effect appears. A determination is made according to the remaining performance time of the performance. According to this configuration, the determination effect is not related to the progress of the game effect or the special effect, but the special effect appears when the specific effect appears. The player can have a sense of expectation.

  (B) The specific effect is different in time of appearance from other gaming machines capable of executing the same specific effect. According to this configuration, since the possibility (timing) that the special effect is executed is different for each gaming machine, it is possible to emphasize the contingency factor to the appearance of the special effect.

  (C) The game effect is an effect linked with other game machines.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 31 ... Sub control board, 31a ... Sub control CPU, Tn1, Tn2, Tnx ... Remaining production time.

Claims (3)

Game effect execution means for executing a game effect;
By predetermined contract machine arrives, and a special effect execution means for executing said special effect when the conditions for executing the special effect has been established,
The predetermined opportunity comes when the total number of game media paid out from the gaming machine reaches a predetermined number,
The game effect is an effect during a special game executed by winning a predetermined lottery,
The game effect execution means can end the game effect over time,
The appearance rate of the special effect is changed by changing the ratio at which the execution condition of the special effect is satisfied according to the remaining effect time of the game effect being executed when the total number of the game media reaches a predetermined number. A gaming machine that has changed.   Game effect execution means for executing a game effect;
  Special execution executing means for executing the special effect when the execution condition of the special effect is satisfied when a predetermined opportunity arrives,
  The predetermined opportunity comes when the number of out balls discharged outside the apparatus reaches a predetermined number,
  The game effect execution means can end the game effect over time,
  Appearance of the special effect by changing the ratio at which the execution condition of the special effect is satisfied according to the remaining effect time of the game effect being executed when the number of out balls reaches a predetermined number A gaming machine with a variable rate.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the remaining effect time of the game effect is less than a predetermined time, the ratio at which the execution condition for the special effect is satisfied is zero.