JP6425694B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine such as a ball game machine or a drum-type game machine provided with display means for variably displaying various symbols.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, pachinko machines are known which warn a player a plurality of times to prevent a player from forgetting to take out a prepaid card for borrowing a game ball when finishing a game.

  For example, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, when the touch sensor detects that the player's hand has left the launch handle, it determines that the game is "stopped" and a warning message for forgetting to take the prepaid card. 1. Display liquid crystal on the symbol display device.

  Further, when the human detection sensor detects the player's absence (absence), the lamp blinks violently and the speaker issues a warning message 2 by voice (Patent Document 1, paragraphs 0026, 0027, FIG. 5).

JP 2009-34457 A

  However, the method of Patent Document 1 has hardly been adopted due to the price of the human detection sensor itself, the trouble of attaching it to a pachinko machine, control and the like. The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides a gaming machine capable of preventing a player from forgetting a prepaid card by giving a warning at an appropriate timing during a game. With the goal.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine provided with an operation means for operating when taking out a storage medium storing predetermined information, the display means for variably displaying various symbols in response to a start winning, and the symbol combination And lottery means for judging whether or not to make a hit mode, and after the end of the game played when the game is judged to be a hit, the first hit to be made the game state of the normal hit probability or the normal A second hit can be generated to make the special game state more advantageous than the game state of the hit probability, and when the second hit occurs, the specific game from the end of the hit game to be performed when it is determined to be a hit During the interval period until the variable display of the symbol can be started in the game of state, an alert display regarding forgetting to remove the storage medium is performed, and the alert display and transition after the end of the hit game The operation instruction display for instructing the game operation in trick state, it can be displayed at a position that does not overlap the one display means, second per second or subsequent time of the second per occur consecutively occurs In the case where the first hit occurs, the alert display is not performed, and the interval duration is the case where the alert display is performed and the alert display is not performed. Are the same .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily and surely call attention and to prevent the player from forgetting the storage medium.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment. The perspective view on the back side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine of FIG. The front view of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. The block diagram which shows the structure of the control apparatus of the pachinko game machine of FIG. The figure explaining a jackpot type and a game state (Example 1). Timing chart (1) of the display of the big hit end interval period. The timing chart (2) of the display of the big hit end interval period. Example of corporate logo display and alert display. Display example of the big hit end interval period. The flowchart which shows the game management processing performed by the main control side. FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing a special motorized prize management process in FIG. 8; FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit start processing in FIG. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a special electric combination product operation start process in FIG. 9; FIG. The flowchart which shows the process in process of the special motorized symbol in FIG. 9 in operation. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing for determining whether the special electric powered product is continued in FIG. 9; The flowchart which shows the big hit end processing in FIG. The flowchart which shows the main processing performed by the sub control side. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing received command analysis processing in FIG. 15; The flowchart which shows the big hit start time setting processing in FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit end time setting processing in FIG. 16 (Example 1). The flowchart which shows the timer interruption processing performed by the sub control side. The figure explaining a jackpot type and a game state (example 2). The flowchart which shows the big hit end time setting processing in Figure 16 (example 2). Diagram for explaining the jackpot type of the game state and the game (Example 3). The timing chart (1) of the display of the big hit end interval period of Example 3. FIG. The timing chart (2) of the display of the big hit end interval period of Example 3. FIG.

  First, an overview of the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.

The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine provided with an operation means for operating when taking out a storage medium storing predetermined information, the display means for variably displaying various symbols in response to the start winning, and the above-mentioned symbols The lottery means for judging whether or not the combination is the hit mode or not, and the first hit or the game state of the normal hit probability after the end of the hit game performed when it is determined to be hit The second hit can be generated to make the special game state more advantageous than the game state of the normal hit probability, and when the second hit occurs, the specific from the end of the game played when it is determined to be a hit During the interval period until the variable display of the symbol can be started in the game in the gaming state, the alert display regarding forgetting to remove the storage medium is performed, and the alert display and transition after the end of the hit game That the operation instruction display for instructing the game operation in the gaming state is capable of displaying, when said second per occur consecutively, the alert display is performed in the second per second or subsequent Absent.

  The “storage medium” in the present embodiment is, for example, a prepaid card or a membership card, and stores predetermined information such as the amount of money and the balls. A player can play a game by, for example, borrowing a game ball or a medal (game medium) from the storage medium, but can take out the storage medium by a predetermined operation.

  In the present embodiment, a hit game is played when it is determined that the hit is made. And, by the fact that the hit game is done, game media increase to some extent, it is not necessary to use the storage medium for a while. Therefore, in the interval period from the end of the hit game to the time when the variation display of the symbol can be started, a warning display regarding forgetting to remove the storage medium is performed by the display device or the like. This makes it possible to simply and surely call attention and prevent the player from forgetting the storage medium.

In addition, when the alert display is being performed, a game operation in the gaming state to shift after the end of the hit game is instructed. For example, when shifting to the probability change gaming state after the end of the hit game, the gaming machine of the embodiment requires a "right-hand" operation to launch the gaming ball in the right area of the gaming board. Therefore, an operation instruction display is performed to display the character "right-handed" and the right arrow. The alert display and the operation instruction display are simultaneously displayed on one display means (for example, the screen of the liquid crystal display device ) . As a result, the player will not receive a disadvantage by mistake in the game operation.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 and a front door 5 pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable.

  The front frame 3 has a frame shape, and the game board 4 (see FIG. 3) can be attached to the opening. Further, a glass plate 6 is fitted in the central portion of the front door 5 so that the game board 4 can be visually recognized from the outside.

  Speakers 7 are provided on upper left and right sides of the front door 5. The speaker 7 is a sound output unit that outputs the rendering effect sound accompanying the game to the outside. Moreover, frame decoration LED8 is provided in the right-and-left both sides of the front door 5, and upper part. The frame decoration LED 8 is a decorative portion in which the LED emits light and blinks in conjunction with the game effect.

  Below the front door 5 is a front plate 9 whose left end is pivotally connected to the front frame 3 in an openable manner. The front plate 9 is provided with a firing handle 10 for operating the firing mechanism, an upper storage tray 11 for storing gaming balls, a lower storage tray 12 and the like.

  Further, on the surface portion of the upper storage tray 11, a left effect button 13 and a central effect button 14 are provided, which can be operated when the built-in lamp is turned on. The effect buttons 13 and 14 can change the effect by the player pressing the button when the operation becomes effective.

  Further, on the right side of the surface portion of the upper storage tray 11, a ball lending button 15a and a return button 15b are provided. When borrowing a game ball, the player usually inserts a prepaid card into a ball rental machine (not shown) installed on the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and presses the ball rental button 15a. As a result, a predetermined number of gaming balls are discharged to the upper storage tray 11, and a game can be played.

  Further, when the game is finished, the prepaid card is returned by pressing the return button 15b. The return button 15b corresponds to the "operation means" of the present invention.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a frame-like back mechanism board 16 for holding the game board 4 from the back side is attached.

  Above the back mechanism board 16, a game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball replenishment device (not shown) of the pachinko hall island facility is provided.

  In addition, a game ball payout device 19 for paying out the game balls is provided at the lower end of the inclined bottom of the tank rail 18 which draws the balls from the game ball storage tank 17. Furthermore, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 4) that centrally manages all the game machines in the pachinko hall is provided at a corner of the back mechanism board 16 and a terminal board case 22. Housed and provided.

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

  A volume switch 31 is provided at an intermediate portion between the effect control board 25 and the liquid crystal control board 26. By rotating the knob portion, it is possible to set 10 levels of volume.

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

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

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

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

  Furthermore, at a position corresponding to the launch handle 10, a launch control board 30 is provided on the rear side of a game ball launch device (not shown) provided with a striking rod that strikes a game ball and a launch motor that drives it. .

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

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

  A plurality of panel decoration LEDs 35 are arranged on the center decoration 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a decorative portion that changes the light emission color and the light emission mode in accordance with the variable display and the advance notice display of the symbols in each game, and boosts the effect.

  An opening is formed in the central portion of the game board 4, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is disposed in the opening. The liquid crystal display device 36 is a display for displaying various effects such as a pattern on which various numbers, characters and the like are drawn, a background image, and a reach according to the game. The liquid crystal display device 36 corresponds to the "display means" in the present invention.

  A movable character 37a in the shape of a doll's arm is disposed on the right side of the center decoration 34a. Further, a movable part 37b in the shape of a clogs is disposed below the front surface of the liquid crystal display device 36. The movable roles 37a and 37b both operate in accordance with the effect and the big hit expectation in the game.

  Below the liquid crystal display device 36, a start winning device 38 including a first special symbol start port 38a and a second special symbol start port 38b is disposed. A lottery is carried out by the game ball flowing down the game area 4a winning in the first special symbol start opening 38a or the second special symbol start opening 38b, and the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 43a described later. Ru. Further, also in the liquid crystal display device 36, variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is performed.

  The second special symbol start port 38b is provided with an opening and closing member, and when the opening and closing member is opened, the gaming ball is in a state of being easily winning. The above-mentioned opening and closing member opens for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, when it has won a lottery of a normal symbol to be described later. Below, the apparatus which united the 2nd special symbol starting opening 38b and the opening-and-closing member may be called a common motorized part.

  Below the start winning device 38, a first big winning device 39a is disposed. Further, on the right side of the start winning device 38, a second big winning device 39b is disposed. The big winning devices 39a and 39b are winning devices that are opened for a predetermined time when they win the special symbol lottery, that is, when they win a big hit. It becomes possible to obtain many winning balls by winning the game balls in the big winning opening (not shown) inside the big winning devices 39a, 39b.

  A special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are disposed on the lower right side of the game area 4a. The special symbol display device 43a is composed of two 7-segment LEDs (left and middle), and the special symbol is changed in response to the winning of the special symbol starting openings 38a and 38b, and the lottery result is displayed. In addition, the remaining one (right) indicates that the number of holding balls for special symbols and normal symbols and that it is a time saving game state.

  The normal symbol display device 43b is a display composed of a plurality of LEDs, starts a normal symbol triggered by winning on the normal symbol starting gate 40a, and displays the lottery result by lighting of the LED.

  On the left side of the game area 4a, a normal symbol start gate 40a, a windmill 41 for changing the flow direction of the game balls, and a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. The normal symbol starting gate 40a is a winning device serving as a normal symbol start trigger. A lottery is performed by the game ball passing through the normal symbol starting gate 40a, and the normal symbol changes in the normal symbol display device 43b.

  Further, above the second big winning device 39b, a right normal symbol start gate 40b is disposed. This is a starting gate for the normal symbol in the game state where the player strikes a right, and also has a role of detecting whether the player is making a strike on the right.

  Below the left side of the game area 4a, a plurality of general winning openings 42 are arranged. When the gaming ball wins the general winning opening 42, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.

  At the leftmost side of the game area 4a, a guide rail 44 extending substantially in the vertical direction is arranged to guide the game ball fired by the launch mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 is comprised of a metal belt-like outer two guide rails 44a and 44b.

  A space extending in the vertical direction between the two outer guide rails 44a and 44b forms a launch path 45 through which the game balls launched from the launch mechanism pass. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, a return ball block 46 is disposed which permits passage of the launch ball in the firing direction (the game area 4a side) and blocks passage in the return direction (the launch path 45 side). ing. Further, at the lowermost portion of the inner guide rail 44b, an out-ball collection port 47 and a ball alignment portion 48 for introducing the out-ball into the out-ball collection port 47 are formed.

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

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

  The main control board 24 internally includes a main control board CPU 241, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243. The main control board side CPU 241 is a so-called processor part, and performs lottery processing whether or not to generate a big hit, creates a control command from the information of the determined fluctuation pattern and stop symbol, and transmits it to the effect control board 25 Do the processing. The CPU 241 corresponds to the "lottery means" of the present invention.

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

  Connected to the main control board 24 are the RAM clear switch 27, the start winning opening sensor 38c, the big winning opening sensor 39c, the start gate passing sensor 40c, the general winning opening sensor 42c, the magnetic sensor 50, the radio wave sensor 51, and the vibration sensor 52. , Detection signals of each sensor can be received.

  The magnetic sensor 50 is a sensor that detects magnetism when a magnet or the like is brought close to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The radio wave sensor 51 is a sensor for detecting a strong radio wave emitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the vibration sensor 52 is a sensor for detecting a strong vibration applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In addition, a special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are connected to the main control substrate 24, and random number information acquired by the main control substrate CPU 241 by lottery processing is transmitted to the respective symbol display devices 43a and 43b. .

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

  Further, a payout control board 29 is connected to the main control board 24. Since the lower storage dish full sensor 12c and the door open sensor 32 are connected to the payout control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, a detection signal is transmitted from the payout control board 29 to the main control board 24. . In addition, the game ball payout device 19 and the launch control substrate 30 (further connected to the launch device 10a) are connected to the payout control substrate 29.

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

  The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program that describes a series of effect control procedures, effect data, and the like. In addition, the RAM 253 is a storage unit provided with a work area for temporarily storing data set by the processing of the effect control board side CPU 251.

  Connected to the effect control board 25 are a speaker 7, a frame decoration LED 8, a panel decoration LED 35, a volume switch 31, a left effect button 13, and a central effect button 14. Thereby, the effect control board 25 controls the operation of the sound effects of the speakers 7 and the respective LEDs, for example, to enhance the effect.

  When the player presses the effect buttons 13 and 14 during the effective period, the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25 and the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 changes.

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

  The liquid crystal control board 26 internally includes a liquid crystal control CPU 261, a liquid crystal control ROM 262, a liquid crystal control RAM 263, an image display processor VDP 264, an image data ROM 265, and a VRAM 266.

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

  The liquid crystal control ROM 262 is a storage unit storing a program in which the operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU 261 is described, and the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is a storage unit functioning as a work area or a buffer memory.

  The video display processor VDP 264 is a processor that performs image processing of image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The image data ROM 265 is a storage unit storing image data necessary for the image display processor VDP 264 to perform image processing, and the VRAM 266 is a storage unit for temporarily storing image data processed by the image display processor VDP 264. is there.

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

Example 1
Hereinafter, Example 1 of the present invention will be described.

  First, with reference to FIG. 5, the jackpot type and the gaming state will be described. There are four types of jackpots 1 to 4 in the jackpot of the first embodiment, and the number of rounds to be awarded and the gaming state after the end of the game are different. In addition, the display mode of the time of the big hit end interval (big hit end interval period) and the effect to be performed at that time is different. The details of the display mode will be described later.

  First, "big hit 1" will be described. This is a jackpot with 15 rounds of probability fluctuation (hereinafter, also referred to as positive fluctuation). After the end of the hit game, the gaming state shifts to the probability variation gaming state where the jackpot probability is higher than the normal gaming state (see FIG. 5A). In addition, since the opening extension of the ordinary electric character is performed (refer to FIG. 5B), the game ball easily wins the second special symbol start opening 38b. The jackpot 1 is the most profitable jackpot out of the four types of jackpots because there are many jackpots that can be acquired.

  The big hit end interval refers to a section from the end of the big hit (the closing of the door of the big winning device 39 in the final round) to the start of the game in the changed gaming state (the start of variation of the symbol). In the jackpot 1, the time is set to 24.5 seconds, and the liquid crystal display device 36 executes display mode 1 or display mode 2 described later (see FIGS. 6A and 6B). The control command is a command transmitted from the main control board 24 and is determined by the time of the big hit end interval. The control command in this case is "F 401 h".

  Next, "big hit 2" will be described. This is a big hit with five rounds. Although there are few balls out as compared with the jackpot 1, it shifts to the probability change gaming state after the end of the hit game, and the opening extension of the ordinary electric role is also performed. The time of the big hit end interval and the control command are the same as in the big hit 1 case, except that display mode 2 is executed.

  Next, "big hit 3" will be described. This is a 15 round regular big hit (non-probable big hit). Since the number of rounds of the big hit is 15 rounds, the player can obtain the equivalent of 1 big hit. Also, after the end of the hit game, it shifts to the time saving game state, and the opening extension of the ordinary electric character is also performed.

  The time saving game is a game in which the fluctuation time of the symbol is shortened. In addition, the jackpot probability in this state is a low probability, that is, the same probability as the normal gaming state (see FIG. 5B). The time of the big hit end interval and the control command are the same as in the big hit 1 case, except that display mode 3 is executed.

  Finally, "big hit 4" will be described. This is a two-round latent odds hit big hit. Latency certainty is what apparently disappears that it is a probability change gaming state. In the big hit 4 win game, the door opening time of the big winning device 39 is as short as less than one second, and it is almost impossible to get a ball out. Also, the opening extension of the ordinary motorized part is not performed (see FIG. 5 (b)). The time of the big hit end interval is 10 seconds, the control command is "F 402h", and display mode 4 is executed.

  After the end of the big hit 1, 2 or 4 hit game, it becomes a probability change gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state in terms of the big hit probability. A warning display may be made after the end of the jackpots 2 and 4. However, in the first embodiment, in addition to the fact that many balls can be won, the gaming state is shifted to the advantageous gaming state, and the alert display is displayed after the jackpot 1 ends when the player does not have to borrow the game ball for a while. It will be.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B, the timing chart of the display (patterns 1 and 2) of the big hit end interval period will be described. It is characterized in that display modes such as effects selected differ depending on whether the jackpot type or the first hit.

  First, display of pattern 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 6A. The “display mode 1” is a display mode to be executed in the end interval period of the jackpot 1 (first time only). Specifically, from the end of the hit game, a display of "XX mode entry" is displayed as the end interval effect 1, and this continues for 13 seconds.

  Here, the end of the hit game refers to the timing of closing the door of the big winning device 39 in the final round, but may be the timing of the end of presentation for the final round. In addition, "OO mode" is a name of the probability variation gaming state which varies depending on the model.

  After that, company logo display and alert display are performed. The corporate logo display is a moving image in which the corporate logo gradually appears in the center of the screen (see FIG. 7A (a)). The company logo is displayed for 5 seconds. On the other hand, the alert display is a moving image showing how the prepaid card inserted in the ball lending machine is discharged (see FIG. 7A (b)). Along with the picture of the prepaid card, display the text information "Please note that you forgot to take the prepaid card!". The alert display is also performed for 5 seconds.

  Since the player sometimes forgets to take out the prepaid card inserted in the ball lending machine when finishing the game, the above-mentioned alert display is performed during the game to prevent this. As described above, in the first embodiment, the alert display is performed only after the end of the big hit 1 game.

  The alert display may be an image or a moving image prompting the user to operate the return button 15b (see FIG. 1), and a warning sound may be output from the speaker 7 together with the image or the moving image. Further, the alert display is performed without confirming whether the prepaid card is inserted in the ball lending machine.

  When the display period of the alerting display ends, the game shifts to a game of “○ mode” which is a probability variation gaming state. For the first 1.5 seconds, the decorative symbol is displayed in a stopped state, but then the symbol variation starts. The period from the end of the hit game to the start of fluctuation of the symbol is the big hit end interval period, and in the case of display mode 1, the total time is 24.5 seconds.

  Next, “display mode 2” will be described. This is a display mode that is executed during the jackpot 1 or jackpot 2 end interval period. From the end of the hit game, a display of "XX mode entry" is displayed as the end interval effect 2, and this continues for 23 seconds. When the jackpot 1 or the jackpot 2 occurs as the second or subsequent jackpot, it is displayed that "the ○ mode continues".

  Thereafter, the company logo display and the alert display are not performed, and the game is shifted to the game of “○ mode” which is the probability change gaming state. The subsequent display of the decorative symbols is the same as in the case of display mode 1. Also, the big hit end interval period is 24.5 seconds. Here, since the company logo display and the alert display are not performed, the duration of the effect display is set to be long.

  Next, “display mode 3” will be described. This is a display mode that is executed during the big hit 3 end interval period. From the end of the hit game, a display of "△ mode entry" is displayed as the end interval effect 3, and this continues for 23 seconds. In addition, "△ mode" is a name of the time saving game state which varies depending on the model.

  Thereafter, the company logo display and the alert display are not performed, and the game is shifted to the “ΔΔ mode” game, which is a time saving game state. The subsequent display of the decorative symbols is the same as in the display modes 1 and 2. Here too, the big hit end interval period is 24.5 seconds, and the time for effect display is set long.

  Finally, "Display Mode 4" will be described. This is a display mode that is executed during the big hit 4 end interval period. From the end of the hit game, a display of "XX mode entry" is performed as the end interval effect 4, and this continues for 8 seconds. "XX mode" is a name of a probability change gaming state which shifts from a two-round latency probability change with a big hit (big hit 4) which can hardly be obtained.

  Thereafter, the company logo display and the alert display are not performed, and the game is shifted to the game of “XX mode” which is the probability change gaming state. For the first two seconds, the decorative symbol is displayed in a stopped state, and then the symbol variation starts. The big hit end interval period in this case is 10 seconds. Thus, depending on the jackpot type, different displays are executed in the jackpot end interval period.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6B, Pattern 2 of the display of the big hit end interval period will be described focusing on “Display Mode 1” different from Pattern 1.

  "Display mode 1" is a display mode to be executed in the end interval period of the jackpot 1 (only for the first time), and from the end of the hit game, a display of "○ ○ mode entry" is displayed as the end interval effect 1, Continue for 18 seconds.

  Also, when 12 seconds have elapsed since the start of the end interval effect 1, a reminder display appears on the screen (see FIG. 7B (b)). The alert display is displayed for 6 seconds at a position that does not overlap with the main part of the image or the character “○○ mode entry”. By displaying the warning display in this manner, it is possible to prevent the player from forgetting to take out the prepaid card inserted in the ball lending machine.

  Thereafter, the company logo is displayed. This company logo display is the same display as pattern 1 and is performed for 5 seconds. When the display period of the company logo display ends, the game shifts to the game of “○○ mode” which is the probability variation gaming state. For the first 1.5 seconds, the decorative symbol is displayed in a stopped state, but then the symbol variation starts. The big hit end interval period of display mode 1 is 24.5 seconds.

  Since the display modes 2 to 4 are the same as the pattern 1, the description will be omitted. Also in the case of pattern 2, the alerting display is performed only after the end of the big hit 1 game. That is, even if it is a big hit that shifts to a time-saving gaming state or a latent certainty state, even if it is a big hit with a certain degree of popping, the alert display is not performed in the second or subsequent big hit. Further, the warning display is not performed even in the case of a big hit such as a sudden odd variation where the opening and closing door repeats the opening and closing operation for a very short time, such as a sudden odd hit.

  As the alert display, a plurality of versions may be prepared in advance, such as the size of the display, the length of time, and the presence or absence of the sound effect. For example, if the alert display is performed in a flashy manner after the end of the first hit game, and if the alert display in an inconspicuous mode is performed after the second or later hit game, all hits will be made. A reminder can be displayed after the game is over.

  Similarly, after the end of the hit game with the probability change jackpot, the alert display in a prominent manner can be performed, and after the end of the normal jackpot game, the alert display can be performed in an inconspicuous manner.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7A and 7B, the example of a display of a company logo display, a warning display, and a big hit end interval period is demonstrated.

  The company logo display shown in FIG. 7A (a) is performed in the “display mode 1” of the patterns 1 and 2, and is displayed for 5 seconds. As mentioned above, the corporate logo is a moving image that gradually appears in the center of the screen. Also, sound effects are output along with the moving image.

  The alert display shown in FIG. 7A (b) is a display performed in the “display mode 1” of pattern 1 and is also displayed for 5 seconds. As mentioned above, it is a movie that shows how the prepaid card inserted in the ball lending machine is ejected, and the character "Please note that you have forgotten to take the prepaid card!" Is displayed and blinks at the end of the movie .

  If it performs through the various displays of the big hit end interval period of pattern 1 (display mode 1), it will become like FIG. 7 B (a). The left of FIG. 7B (a) is an example of the end interval effect 1, in which a character unique to the model and a character of "XX mode entry" are displayed. After that, after being displayed in the order of the company logo display (center) and the alert display (right), the game of the “○○ mode” is started (image omitted).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the “right-handed specification” in which the player needs to launch the game ball on the right side of the game board 4 in the “○ mode” is set. Therefore, a right-handed mark (arrow) is displayed in the big hit end interval period (corresponding to “operation instruction display” of the present invention). The word "right strike" may be displayed near the arrow. As a result, the player can not receive any disadvantage by mistake in the operation in the "OO mode". The right-handed mark may be displayed from the end interval effect 1.

  Moreover, if it performs through the various displays of the big hit end interval period of pattern 2 (display mode 1), it will become like FIG. 7 B (b). The end interval effect 1 starts (left in FIG. 7B (b)), and a warning display is added at the top of the screen (center) when 12 seconds have elapsed. The alert display may be displayed anywhere as long as it does not overlap with the character or the main part of the image of the character “○○ mode entry”.

  Then, after the company logo display (right) is displayed, the game of the “○○ mode” is started (image omitted). Also in this case, a right-handed mark (arrow) is displayed in the big hit end interval period.

  As mentioned above, although the display example of the big hit end interval period of the display mode 1 was explained, the right-handed mark (arrow) is displayed in the "end interval effect 2" of the display mode 2 and the "end interval effect 3" of the display mode 3. You may This is because there are many models in which "right-handed" is required not only in the probability variation gaming state but also in the time saving gaming state.

  Below, with reference to FIG. 8, the game management processing performed on the main control side will be described. The game management process described below is a timer interrupt process that is executed on the main loop on the main control side when the power on process ends normally.

  First, the main control means (main control board 24) performs timer management processing (step S10). The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a large number of timers such as a general drawing and a special figure special feature operation timer, in addition to a special symbol special purpose product operation timer to be described later, and each counts time concerning a game.

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

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

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

  In step S30, the main control means performs normal symbol management processing. This is a process performed when the game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 passes the normal symbol start gate 40a or the right normal symbol start gate 40b. Specifically, the starting gate passage sensor 40c in the inside of the starting gates 40a and 40b detects a game ball having passed the gate, and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means.

  When the main control means receives the above signal, the main control means acquires a lottery random number of a normal symbol. A maximum of four lottery random numbers can be stored, and the lottery random numbers are lottery in the order of storing.

  Further, the main control means normally transmits a control signal to the symbol display device 43b. In the normal symbol display device 43b, the variation of the normal symbol is performed by the blinking of the LED, and the normal symbol stops and displays the mode of hit or drop according to the lottery result after a predetermined time has elapsed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S40, the main control means performs an ordinary electric role management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the ordinary electric role according to the lottery result of the ordinary symbol. In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol is hit and stopped in the aspect, the main control means transmits a control signal to the solenoid for the ordinary electric part and for a predetermined time, the second special symbol starting opening Open the opening and closing member 38b.

  The main control means is for closing the opening / closing member when the predetermined time has elapsed or when a predetermined upper limit number of gaming balls wins in the second special symbol start opening 38b before the predetermined time has elapsed. The control signal is sent to the solenoid for the ordinary motor vehicle. Thereby, the opening and closing member is closed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol comes off and stops in an aspect, the opening and closing member is not opened, and the main control means does not do anything and performs the ordinary electric character game processing finish.

  In step S50, the main control means performs special symbol management processing. This is a process performed when the game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b. When the start winning hole sensor 38c detects a game ball, the start winning hole sensor 38c transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means, and the main control means performs a lottery of a special symbol.

  The main control means transmits a control signal to the special symbol display device 43a. In the special symbol display device 43a, the variation of the special symbol by the 7-segment LED is performed, and the special symbol stops in the form of hitting or falling according to the lottery result after a predetermined time has elapsed. In addition, the variation of the special symbol is also displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 with a decorative symbol which can be surely recognized by the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60.

  Finally, in step S60, the main control means performs a special motorized prize management process. This is processing for controlling the operation of the special electric winning combination (big winning devices 39a, 39b) based on the lottery result of the special symbol.

  Although the details will be described later, when the special symbol is stopped in a hitting manner, it becomes a so-called big hit, and a big hit game of a predetermined number of rounds is given to the player. As will be described later, when the special symbol is removed and stopped in the special symbol management process (step S50), the special motorized role management process is immediately ended. When the special electric role management process ends, the game management process also ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the special electrically operated role thing management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special electric role management process (FIG. 8: step S60), the main control means determines the special electric role operation status (big hit start process, special electric role start operation process, special electric role operation in progress process, special electric commercial item operation process described later) The motor-operated combination product operation continuation determination processing, the big hit end processing) is determined, and each processing is managed.

  First, the main control means determines whether the small hit flag is ON (step S601). If a small hit occurs and the small hit flag is ON, it is determined as "YES", and the process proceeds to step S602. On the other hand, if the small hit flag is not ON, it becomes "NO" and the process proceeds to step S603.

  If the determination in step S601 is "YES", the main control means performs a small hit process (step S602). Specifically, while counting the number of winnings, the special electric combination product operation start process described later and the special electric combination product operation in progress process are performed to control the operation of the open / close door of the big winning device 39 up to the upper limit round.

  The big hit 2 (five round probability variation big hit) and the big hit 4 (two round latent probability variation big hit) of this embodiment are not classified as small hits. When the small hit process is finished, the special electric role management process is also finished.

  If the determination in step S601 is "NO", the main control means determines whether the condition device operation flag is ON (step S603). If the condition device operation flag is on, it is determined as "YES", and the process proceeds to step S604. On the other hand, when the condition device operation flag is not ON, it becomes "NO", and this process is ended. That is, step S604 and subsequent steps are processing when a big hit occurs.

  If the determination in step S603 is "YES", the main control means performs a special electric combination product operation status determination (step S604). If the special electric combination product operation status (hereinafter also referred to as a special power operation status) is set to 00H, this means that it is "big hit start", so the process proceeds to step S605.

  If the special power operation status is set to 01H, this means that the special power operation is underway, so the process proceeds to step S606. Similarly, when the special power operation status is set to 02H, this means that the special power operation is in progress, so the process proceeds to step S607.

  Furthermore, when the special power operation status is set to 03H, it means that "the special power operation continuation determination is being made", so the process proceeds to step S608, and when the special power operation status is set to 04H, "big hit" Since this means "during the end", the process proceeds to step S609.

  Details of the processing of steps S605 to S609 will be described below. In addition, after these processes are completed, the main control means ends the special motorized role management process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the jackpot start process performed in the special electric role management process will be described.

  First, the main control means performs various settings at the start of the big hit (step S101). Specifically, the item continuous actuation device operation flag is set to ON, and the continuous number counter is set to 01H. The consecutive number counter is used to count the number of rounds in the special electric symbol combination operation continuation determination process described later, and 01H means "first round".

  In addition, since the special motor combination product operation status is set to 01H (during special power operation start), the special motor combination product operation start process (FIG. 9: FIG. 9: The process then proceeds to step S606). After the various settings at the time of the big hit start are finished, it advances to step S102.

  In step S102, the main control means stores each data in the RAM according to the value of the special symbol determination data. Specifically, the maximum number of rounds (2R, 5R, 15R), the round display LED number, the big hit start interval time, and the command data are stored in the RAM 243. The jackpot start interval time is used in the special motorized product operation start process described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103.

  Finally, the main control means transmits a big hit start interval command (step S103). Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits a "big hit start interval (fanfare) command" toward the sub control means (effect control board 25). As described later, when the effect control board 25 receives this command, it performs the "big hit start setting process" (see FIG. 16). Thereafter, the big hit start process is ended.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the special motor-operated accessory operation start process carried out in the special-powered operator property management process will be described.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol combination product operation timer is 0 (step S111). Specifically, it is determined whether the big hit start interval time has elapsed, or whether the inter-round interval time described later has elapsed.

  If the special symbol combination product operation timer becomes 0, it is determined as "YES", and the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, when the special symbol combination product operation timer has not yet become 0, it becomes a judgment of "NO", and ends the special electric combination product operation start processing.

  If the determination in step S111 is "YES", the main control means transmits a special winning opening open command (step S112). Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits a "big winning opening open command" to the sub control means (effect control board 25). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, the main control means stores the special electric combination product operation time according to the jackpot type and the number of rounds in the special symbol combination product operation timer. For example, when the hit winning this time is "15 rounds (with a definite change) big hit", the special electric symbol operating time of each round of 15 is set to the special symbol symbol operating timer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S114, the main control means performs various settings at the start of the opening operation. Specifically, the special winning opening winning number counter is set to 00H. “00H” means that the winning number is “0”.

  In addition, since the special electric combination product operation status is set to 02H (during special power operation), in the next special electric combination product operation status determination (FIG. 9: step S604), processing during special electric combination product operation (FIG. 9: step The process proceeds to step S607). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S115.

  Finally, the main control means sets the special winning opening / closing operation (step S115). Specifically, the special winning opening / closing operation setting table according to the jackpot type and the number of rounds, and the value of the special electric combination tool operation timer are acquired, and the operation of the opening / closing door of the special winning device 39 is set. Thereafter, the special motorized product operation start process is ended.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the processing during the special motorized prize operation in the special motorized prize management process will be described.

  First, the main control means performs a special winning opening maximum number of winnings check (step S121). Specifically, the special winning combination counter is added when there is a winning on the special winning opening of the special winning device 39, and the special symbol combination product operation timer described above is cleared to zero when the maximum winning number is reached. It becomes. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S122, the main control means sets the special winning opening / closing operation setting. Since the process is the same as step S115 of FIG. 11 described above, the details will be omitted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S123.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol combination product operation timer is 0 (step S123). Here, it is determined whether or not the special electric combination product operation time has elapsed. If the special symbol combination product operation timer has become 0, it becomes a determination of "YES", and the process proceeds to step S124. On the other hand, if the special symbol combination product operation timer has not yet become 0, it is judged as "NO", and the special electric combination product operation processing is ended.

  If the determination in step S123 is "YES", the main control means transmits an inter-round interval command (step S124). Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits an "inter-round interval command" to the sub control means (effect control board 25). The “inter-round interval command” is, for example, a command notifying that the interval between the first round and the second round is to be transitioned. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S125.

  Finally, the main control means performs various settings at the end of the opening / closing operation (step S125). Specifically, the special symbol character product operation timer is set to 1980 ms. This corresponds to the discharge time of the remaining balls. In addition, since the special electric combination product operation status is set to 03H (during special power operation continuation determination), in the next special electric combination product operation status determination process (FIG. 9: step S604), the special electric combination product operation continuation determination process (( FIG. 9: It proceeds to step S608). Thereafter, the processing during the operation of the special electric symbol is completed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the special electric motor-operated product operation continuation determination process performed in the special electric motor-operated product management process will be described.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol combination product operation timer is 0 (step S131). Here, it is determined whether the discharge time of the remaining balls has elapsed. If the special symbol combination product operation timer becomes 0, it becomes a determination of "YES", and the process proceeds to step S132. On the other hand, when the special symbol combination product operation timer has not yet become 0, it becomes a determination of "NO", and ends the special electric combination product operation continuation determination processing.

  If the determination in step S131 is "YES", the main control means determines whether the number of rounds is the maximum (step S132). For example, in the case of the 15th round big hit, when it becomes the largest 15th round, it becomes a judgment of "YES", and proceeds to step S136. On the other hand, the determination is "NO" until the 14th round, and the process goes to step S133.

  If the determination in step S132 is "NO", the main control means increments the consecutive number counter by 1 (step S133). The main control means counts the number of rounds of big hit by this step. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S134.

  In step S134, the main control means stores an inter-round interval time according to the jackpot type in the special symbol combination product operation timer. The inter-round interval time is used in this process when returning to the special motorized product start process (see FIG. 11). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S135.

  In step S135, the main control means performs various settings at the time of continuation. Specifically, both the special motorized product 1 operation flag and the special motorized product 2 operation flag are set to 00H. The special motorized product activation flag is set to 00H in the case of "start", "between rounds" or "end" of the big hit round, but here it is "between rounds".

  In addition, since the special motor combination product operation status is set to 01H (during special power operation start), the special motor combination product operation start process (FIG. 9: FIG. 9: The process then proceeds to step S606). Thereafter, the special electric combination product operation continuation determination process is ended.

  Next, when the determination in step S132 is "YES", the main control means performs various settings at the time of termination (step S136). Specifically, both the special motorized product 1 operation flag and the special motorized product 2 operation flag are set to 00H. The special motorized product operation flag is set to 00H because the big hit round is "end".

  Also, since the special power operation status is set to 04H (during the big hit end), in the next special electric combination product operation status determination (FIG. 9: step S604), the big hit end processing (FIG. 9: step S609) will be performed . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S137.

  In step S137, the main control means stores an end interval time corresponding to the jackpot type in the special symbol combination product operation timer. The end interval time is used in the jackpot end process described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S138.

  Finally, the main control means transmits a big hit end interval command (step S138). Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits a "big hit end interval (fanfare) command" toward the sub control means (effect control board 25). As described later, when the effect control board 25 receives this command, it performs the "big hit end setting process" (see FIG. 16). Thereafter, the special electric combination product operation continuation determination process is ended.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the jackpot end process performed in the special electric role management process will be described.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol combination product operation timer is 0 (step S141). Here, it is determined whether the end interval time has elapsed. If the special symbol combination product operation timer has become 0, it becomes a determination of "YES", and the process proceeds to step S142. On the other hand, when the special symbol role thing operation timer has not yet become 0, it becomes a judgment of "NO", and the big hit end processing is ended.

  If the determination in step S141 is "YES", the main control means stores the value of each transition state buffer in each state flag (step S142). Specifically, information such as a probability variation gaming state which is shifted after the end of the big hit is stored in the information flag. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S143.

  In step S143, the main control means performs various settings at the end of the big hit. Specifically, the condition device operation flag, the continuous number counter, the maximum continuous number buffer, and the like used in each step during the special electric role management process are all cleared to zero. In addition, the special motorized work product operating status is set to 00H (big hit start). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S144.

  Finally, the main control means updates the game state notification information (step S144). For example, when shifting to the time saving game state after this, the notification lamp is turned on during the time saving. After that, the big hit end processing ends. The process performed by the main control means has been described above.

  In the following, main processing performed on the sub control side will be described with reference to FIG. The main process includes an initialization process performed when the sub control means (effect control board 25) is activated.

  First, the secondary control means performs an initialization process (step S151). This is mainly to perform various initial settings of the sub control means, and is performed only once at the time of activation. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S152.

  Next, the sub-control means determines whether or not the main loop update period has come (step S152). The main loop is processing from steps S154 to S159 described later, and the update cycle is 16 ms.

  When the process proceeds to step S152, when 16 ms of the update cycle has elapsed, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S154. On the other hand, in the state before 16 ms elapses, the update period is not set, so the determination is "NO". In this case, the process proceeds to step S153.

  If the determination in step S152 is "NO", the secondary control means performs an update process of various soft random numbers (step S153). Thereafter, the process of steps S152 and S153 is repeated until the determination of step S152 is "YES". During this loop, timer interrupt processing of 1 ms cycle (see FIG. 19) is executed, but the secondary control means counts the number of times of this interrupt processing to determine whether or not 16 ms has elapsed.

  If the determination in step S152 is "YES", the secondary control means performs an LED data update process (step S154). As described above, steps S154 to S159 are processing of the main loop, but here, the light emission aspect of the decoration LED is changed by updating the data of the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S155.

  In step S155, the secondary control means performs a received command analysis process. Although the details will be described later, this analyzes the type of the received control command, and performs various settings according to it. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S156.

  In step S156, the secondary control means performs a main scenario update process. Specifically, various settings of the rendering according to the control command are performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S157.

  In step S157, the sub control unit performs a sound output process. Specifically, sound is output from the speaker 7 according to the scenario. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S158.

  In step S158, the secondary control means performs a solenoid update process. Specifically, the detailed operation of the solenoid used for the big winning device 39 and the like is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S159.

  Finally, the secondary control means performs a noise countermeasure process (step S159). Specifically, it is checked whether the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process ends, the process returns to step S152, and the subsequent processes are continuously executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the received command analysis process performed in the sub control side main process will be described.

  First, the secondary control means determines whether the received command is normal (step S161). If the received command is normal, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S162. On the other hand, if the received command is not normal, the determination is "NO", and the received command analysis process is ended.

  If the determination in step S161 is "YES", the secondary control means determines whether the received command is a big hit start interval command (step S162). The “big hit start interval command” is a control command transmitted from the main control board 24 toward the effect control board 25 in the big hit start process (see FIG. 10).

  If the received command is the "big hit start interval command", it is determined as "YES", and the process proceeds to step S163. On the other hand, if it is not the "big hit start interval command", it is judged as "NO" and it proceeds to step S164.

  If the determination in step S162 is "YES", the secondary control means performs a jackpot start time setting process (step S163). Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 17, the big hit start setting process performed in the received command analysis process will be described.

  First, the secondary control means stores the gaming state before the big hit start (step S171). The gaming state includes a normal gaming state, a probability variation gaming state (including a latent probability variation), and a time saving gaming state, but before the start of the big hit game, which gaming state is stored in the storage area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S172.

  In step S172, the sub control unit stores the jackpot type. There are jackpots 1 to 4 in the jackpot type, but the jackpot type won by lottery is stored in the storage area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S173.

  Finally, the secondary control means performs various settings at the start of the big hit (step S173). Specifically, the fanfare and the opening effect at the start of the big hit are set. Thereafter, the jackpot start setting process is ended. Thus, the received command analysis process also ends.

  Referring back to FIG. 16, when the determination in step S162 is "NO", the sub-control means determines whether the received command is a big hit end interval command (step S164). The “big hit end interval command” is a control command transmitted from the main control board 24 toward the effect control board 25 in the special electric powered product operation continuation determination process (see FIG. 13).

  If the received command is the "big hit end interval command", the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S165. On the other hand, if it is not the "big hit end interval command", it is judged as "NO", and the process goes to step S166.

  If the determination in step S164 is "YES", the secondary control means performs a big hit end setting process (step S165). Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 18, the big hit end time setting process performed in the received command analysis process will be described.

  First, the sub-control means determines whether or not the big hit type is big hit 1 (step S181). If the jackpot type is the jackpot 1, it is determined as "YES", and the process proceeds to step S182. On the other hand, when it is not the jackpot 1 (in the case of the jackpot 2 to 4), the determination is "NO", and the process proceeds to step S186.

  If the determination in step S181 is "YES", the sub-control means determines whether or not the displayed flag is ON (step S182). Details of the displayed flag will be described later. At present, when the displayed flag is ON, the present big hit is a big hit of one big hit, and the alert display has already been performed. In this case, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S185. On the other hand, if the displayed flag is not ON, it means that the player has won the jackpot 1 for the first time this time. In this case, the determination is "NO", and the process proceeds to step S183.

  The case where the determination in step S182 is "NO" will be described. In this case, the sub control unit sets an end display (step S183). Specifically, display mode 1 is set as the end display. For example, in the case of winning the big hit 1 after winning the big hit 4, although it has already shifted to the probability variation gaming state, since it is the first win of the big hit 1 display mode 1 including a reminder display is selected . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S184.

  In step S184, the sub-control means turns on the display completion flag of the company logo display and the alert display. The display completion flag is a flag that means that the company logo display and the alert display have already been displayed. Although not shown, the displayed flag is turned off when the time saving game state is ended and the normal gaming state is returned. After that, the big hit end setting processing ends.

  Next, the case where the determination in step S182 is "YES" will be described. In this case, the secondary control means sets an end display (step S185). Since this is a case where the alerting display has already been performed, the display mode 2 is selected as the end display. After that, the big hit end setting processing ends.

  Finally, the case where the determination in step S181 is "NO" will be described. In this case, the sub-control means sets an end display according to the big hit type (step S186). Specifically, when the jackpot type is the jackpot 2, display mode 2 is selected as the end display. Further, when the big hit type is big hit 3, display mode 3 is selected as the end display, and when the big hit type is big hit 4, display mode 4 is selected. After that, the big hit end setting processing ends. Thus, the received command analysis process also ends.

  Referring back to FIG. 16, if the determination in step S164 is "NO", the secondary control means sets a process according to the received command (step S166). For example, when the received command is the "big winning opening open command", the effect display or the like performed in each round is set. Thereafter, the reception command analysis process is ended.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the timer interrupt process on the secondary control side will be described. This timer interrupt process is a process that is executed in a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the above-mentioned secondary control side main process (see FIG. 15).

  First, the secondary control means initializes the CPU register (step S191). Specifically, the port refresh initial value is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S192.

  In step S192, the sub control unit performs output processing. Specifically, output processing of a solenoid or a motor used for the movable part 37 is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S193.

  In step S193, the sub control unit performs effect button input state update processing. The sub control means updates the input state when the effect buttons 13 and 14 are operated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S194.

  In step S194, the secondary control means performs switch input state update processing. Specifically, the input information of the volume switch 31 or the like is confirmed, and a process according to the information is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S195.

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

  In step S196, the sub control unit performs motor update processing. Specifically, the detailed operation setting of the motor used for the movable part 37 or the like is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S197.

  In step S197, the secondary control means performs LED data output processing. Specifically, LED data output is performed to light and blink the frame decoration LED 8 and the board decoration LED 35 at necessary timing. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S198.

  Finally, the secondary control means increments the work for the main loop update cycle by 1 (step S198). This is processing for incrementing the work for the main loop update cycle by one in order to count 16 ms which is the update cycle of the main loop process (FIG. 15: steps S154 to S159). Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is ended. The series of operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment have been described above.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment has a lot of balls, and when the hit (big hit 1) to shift to the probability change gaming state after the end of the hit game occurs, the state of the indication flag of the alerting display to decide. When the warning display has not been performed yet, the warning display is performed in the interval period after the big hit. This makes it possible to prevent the player from forgetting to take the prepaid card.

Example 2
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, it is determined whether or not the alert display is to be performed from a viewpoint different from the first embodiment. In the following, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  First, with reference to FIG. 20, the jackpot type and the game state of the second embodiment will be described. The jackpots 1 to 4 of the second embodiment are the same as the first embodiment, but the display mode of the jackpot end interval period is partially different.

  First, "big hit 1" will be described. This is a big hit with 15 rounds. After the end of the hit game, the game state shifts to the probability change game state, and the open extension of the ordinary electric role is also performed.

  In the jackpot 1, the time of the jackpot end interval is set to 24.5 seconds, and the display mode 1 or the display mode 2 is executed on the liquid crystal display device 36 (see FIG. 20A). The control command transmitted from the main control board 24 is “F 401 h”.

  Next, "big hit 2" will be described. This is a big hit with five rounds. Although there are few balls out as compared with the jackpot 1, it shifts to the probability change gaming state after the end of the hit game, and the opening extension of the ordinary electric role is also performed. Here, unlike the first embodiment, the display mode 1 or the display mode 2 is executed in the big hit end interval period.

  Next, "big hit 3" will be described. This is a regular big hit of 15 rounds. Since the number of rounds of the big hit is 15 rounds, the player can obtain the equivalent of 1 big hit. Also, after the end of the hit game, it shifts to the time saving game state, and the opening extension of the ordinary electric character is also performed. The time of the big hit end interval, the control command, and the point that the display mode 3 is executed are the same as the first embodiment.

  Finally, "big hit 4" will be described. This is a two-round latent odds hit big hit. In the latent probability change, the normal extension of the motorized part is not performed (see FIG. 20 (b)). The time of the big hit end interval is 10 seconds, the control command is "F 402h", and display mode 4 is executed.

  After the end of the big hit 1, 2 or 4 hit game, it becomes a probability change gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state in terms of the big hit probability. Here, the warning display may be performed after the end of the big hit 4. However, in the second embodiment, after a certain amount of balls are kept at hand, the game is shifted to the advantageous gaming state, and the alert display is displayed after the big hit 1, 2 where the player does not borrow the game ball for a while. To be done.

  First, it can be determined whether or not to display a warning display simply by the jackpot type. For example, after the end of the hit game, the alert display is performed in the big hit end interval period of the big hit 1, 2 which shifts to a certain variation gaming state of opening extension (display mode 1). However, when the big hit 1, 2 is the second or later hit, the alert display may not be performed (display mode 2).

  Here too, the right-handed mark (the “operation instruction display” of the present invention) can be displayed at an appropriate timing of the big hit end interval period. As a result, in the probability fluctuation state ("XX mode"), the player does not erroneously receive an operation and receive a disadvantage.

  In addition, in the big hit end interval period of big hit 3 which shifts to the short time game state after the end of the hit game, and big hit 4 which shifts to the probability change gaming state without opening extension after the end of the hit game, alert display is not performed (Display modes 3 and 4 respectively).

  In particular, the hit game of the big hit 2 is not that there are not so many balls out, but since the ordinary electric role is opened and extended after the end of the hit game, the pace of consuming the game balls is delayed. Therefore, since the player will not borrow the game ball for a while, it is necessary to display a warning display. This makes it possible to prevent the player from forgetting the storage medium. In addition, the display of a big hit end interval period is the same as Example 1 (refer FIG. 6A, 6B).

  In addition to the big hit type, it is also possible to decide whether or not to display the alert display in consideration of the gaming state at the time of the big hit occurrence. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 21, the jackpot end setting process performed in the received command analysis process in this case will be described.

  First, the sub-control means determines whether or not the big hit type is big hit 1 or big hit 2 (step S201). If the jackpot type is the jackpot 1 or the jackpot 2, it is determined as “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S 202. On the other hand, if it is neither (in the case of the big hit 3, 4), it becomes "NO", and the process proceeds to step S206.

  If the determination in step S201 is "YES", the sub-control means determines whether or not the open extension was in progress when a big hit occurred (step S202). The open extension of the ordinary motorized part is performed in the case of the probability change gaming state except for the latent probability change and the time saving gaming state.

  If the jackpot was under extension at the time of jackpot occurrence, it means that a jackpot 1 or a jackpot 2 has occurred as a second or subsequent hit this time. In this case, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, if it is not in the open extension period, it will win the jackpot 1 or the jackpot 2 for the first time this time. In this case, the determination is "NO", and the process proceeds to step S203.

  If the determination in step S202 is "YES", the secondary control means determines whether or not the previous big hit type is big hit 3 (step S204). When the previous big hit is big hit 3, the alert display is not yet performed. In this case, the determination is "YES", and the process proceeds to step S203.

  On the other hand, when the previous big hit is not the big hit 3, for example, when the big hit 1 has been won consecutively, the alert display is already performed. In this case, the determination is "NO", and the process proceeds to step S205.

  Next, if the determination in step S204 is "YES", or if the determination in step S202 is "NO", the sub control unit sets an end display (step S203). Specifically, display mode 1 is selected as the end display. That is, since it is a case where the alerting display has not been performed yet, the display mode 1 including the alerting display is selected. After that, the big hit end setting processing ends.

  If the determination in step S204 is "NO", the sub control unit sets an end display (step S205). Since this is a case where the alerting display has already been performed, the display mode 2 is selected as the end display. After that, the big hit end setting processing ends.

  Finally, the case where the determination in step S201 is "NO" will be described. In this case, the secondary control means sets an end display according to the big hit type (step S206). Specifically, when the big hit type is big hit 3, display mode 3 is selected as the end display. Further, when the big hit type is big hit 4, display mode 4 is selected as the end display. After that, the big hit end setting processing ends.

  In the first embodiment, the jackpot type and the presence or absence of the display flag are the conditions for performing the alert display, but in the second embodiment, the jackpot type or the jackpot type and the gaming state at the time of the big hit occurrence Conditions).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, it is possible to generate a big hit (big hit 1, 2) to shift to the probability change gaming state after the end of the hit game and a big hit (big hit 4) to shift to the latent probability change gaming state. is there. When the big hit 1 or 2 occurs, a warning display regarding forgetting to remove the storage medium is performed in the interval period after the end of the hit game, so that it is possible to prevent the player from forgetting to take the prepaid card. . Further, when the big hit 4 occurs, since the alert display is not performed, there is no bother in which the alert display is performed in all the hits.

[Example 3]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, from the viewpoint different from the first and second embodiments, it is determined whether or not the warning display is to be performed according to the big hit type. In the following, differences from the first and second embodiments will be mainly described.

  First, with reference to FIG. 22, the jackpot type and the game state of the third embodiment will be described. The jackpots 1 to 4 of the third embodiment are the same as the first and second embodiments, but the display mode of the jackpot end interval period is partially different.

  First, "big hit 1" will be described. This is a big hit with 15 rounds. After the end of the hit game, the game state shifts to the probability change game state, and the open extension of the ordinary electric role is also performed.

  In the jackpot 1, the time of the jackpot end interval is set to 24.5 seconds, and the display mode 1 or the display mode 2 is executed in the liquid crystal display device 36 (see FIG. 22A). The control command transmitted from the main control board 24 is “F 401 h”.

  Next, "big hit 2" will be described. This is a big hit with five rounds. Although there are few balls out as compared with the jackpot 1, it shifts to the probability change gaming state after the end of the hit game, and the opening extension of the ordinary electric role is also performed. The point that the time of the big hit end interval, the control command, the display mode 1 or the display mode 2 is executed is the same as the second embodiment.

  Next, "big hit 3" will be described. This is a regular big hit of 15 rounds. Since the number of rounds of the big hit is 15 rounds, the player can obtain the equivalent of 1 big hit. Also, after the end of the hit game, it shifts to the time saving game state, and the opening extension of the ordinary electric character is also performed. The time of the big hit end interval and the control command are the same as in the first and second embodiments, except that the display mode 3 or the display mode 3 'is executed.

  Finally, "big hit 4" will be described. This is a two-round latent odds hit big hit. In the latent probability change, the normal extension of the motorized part is not performed (see FIG. 22 (b)). The time of the big hit end interval is 10 seconds, the control command is "F 402h", and display mode 4 is executed.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 23A and 23B, a timing chart of display (pattern 1, 2) of the big hit end interval period will be described.

  First, display of pattern 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 23A. The “display mode 1”, the “display mode 2”, and the “display mode 4” are the same as in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted, and the “display mode 3” and the “display mode 3 ′” will be described.

  First, “display mode 3 ′” in the middle of the figure is a display mode executed during the end interval period of the jackpot 3 (only for the first time). Specifically, a display of “ΔΔ mode entry” is displayed as end interval effect 3 (short 1) from the end of the hit game, which continues for 13 seconds. The end interval effect 3 (short 1) is obtained by deleting a part of the image from the end interval effect 3 of the first embodiment (see FIGS. 6A and 6B) to shorten the time.

  After that, company logo display and alert display are performed. The contents of the company logo display and the alert display are the same as in Example 1 (see FIG. 7A). Moreover, since each display is performed for 5 seconds, the total time of the big hit end interval is 24.5 seconds. When the display period of the alerting display ends, the game shifts to the "ΔΔ mode" game, which is a time saving game state.

  Next, the “display mode 3” is a display mode to be executed in the end interval period of the jackpot 3 (second time or later). Although the end interval effect 3 is the same as that of the first embodiment, since it is the case of the second and subsequent hits, it is displayed that “ΔΔ mode continued”. The end interval effect 3 continues for 23 seconds from the end of the hit game. Thereafter, the company logo display and the alert display are not performed, and the game is shifted to the “ΔΔ mode” game, which is a time saving game state.

  In the "big hit 3" hit game, a large number of balls can be obtained, and after the end of the hit game, the ordinary electric role is opened and extended. That is, since the pace of consuming the gaming balls is slowed and the player does not borrow the gaming balls for a while, it is necessary to perform a warning display. This makes it possible to prevent the player from forgetting the storage medium.

  Also here, the right-handed mark (the “operation instruction display” of the present invention) can be displayed at an appropriate timing of the big hit end interval period. As a result, the player will not receive any disadvantage by erroneous operation in the short-term fluctuation state ("ΔΔ mode").

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23B, pattern 2 of display of the big hit end interval period, in particular, “display mode 3 ′” different from pattern 1 will be described.

  The “display mode 3 ′” is a display mode to be executed in the end interval period of the jackpot 3 (first time only). From the end of the hit game to the end interval effect 3 (short 2) is displayed as "「 mode entry ", which continues for 18 seconds. The end interval effect 3 (short 2) is the same effect as the end interval effect 3 (short 1), and the time is slightly longer.

  Also, when 12 seconds have elapsed since the start of the end interval effect 3 (short 2), a reminder display appears on the screen. The alert display is displayed for 6 seconds at a position that does not overlap with the main part of the image or the characters “△ mode entry”. By displaying the warning display in this manner, it is possible to prevent the player from forgetting to take out the prepaid card inserted in the ball lending machine.

  Thereafter, the company logo is displayed. Corporate logo display is the same display as pattern 1 and is performed for 5 seconds. When the display period of the company logo display ends, the game shifts to the "ΔΔ mode" game, which is a time saving game state. Also here, the period from the end of the hit game to the start of the fluctuation of the symbol is the big hit end interval period, and the total time is 24.5 seconds.

  In this manner, after the end of the hit game, the alert display is performed in the big hit end interval period of the big hit 1 to 3 (display mode 1 or 3 '), which shifts to the gaming state with open extension. However, when the big hit 1 to 3 is the second or later hit, the warning display may not be performed (display mode 2 or 3).

  Further, after the end of the hit game, the warning display is not performed in the big hit end interval period of the big hit 4 which shifts to the gaming state without opening extension (display mode 4).

  In the second embodiment, the jackpot type, or the jackpot type and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot occurrence are the conditions for performing alerting display, but in the third embodiment, the jackpot type It was a condition.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment, after the end of the hit, the big hit (1 to 3) to shift to the gaming state with open extension and the big hit to shift to the gaming state without open extension Can occur. When a big hit 1 to 3 occurs, a warning display regarding forgetting to remove the storage medium is performed in the interval period after the end of the hit game, so that it is possible to prevent the player from forgetting to take the prepaid card. . Further, when the big hit 4 occurs, since the alert display is not performed, there is no bother in which the alert display is performed in all the hits.

  The above embodiment is an example of the present invention, and various modifications can be considered other than this.

  Although the alert display in the embodiment is displayed on the liquid crystal display device and is composed of character information and graphic information, it is not limited to this. A warning sound may be output by a speaker at the timing of display. In addition, the display mode may be an instruction to operate the card return button or an instruction to indicate the direction in which the prepaid card is inserted.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine may be provided with a secondary display device for performing alerting display. As a result, the presentation time of the big hit end interval period is not reduced.

  In the first embodiment, the alert display is performed after a big hit with a pop that shifts to a probability change gaming state after the end of the hit game, but the alert display is performed regardless of the amount of the pop. May be In addition, in the probability variation gaming state, there is also a probability variation limited in number, in addition to the probability variation continuing until the next hit.

  The big hit end interval period can be any time as long as it contains a warning display of at least 2 seconds or more. The company logo display does not have to be displayed for the same time as the alert display, and other presentation display may be performed instead of the company logo. Further, the alert display and the company logo display may be made substantially the same time, and either the alert display or the company logo display may be displayed according to the big hit type.

  In addition, the alert display can be performed during a hit game start interval period (before the door of the big winning device is opened) or during a hit game period. For example, in the case of 15 rounds of big hit, the alert display may be performed for a short time in the end interval period of the fifth round and the end interval period of the tenth round.

  In the so-called non-notification type pachinko gaming machines that do not notify whether or not to shift to the probability change gaming state after the end of the hit game, when the probability change gaming state is internally reached after the end of the hit game, the alert display You may not do this.

  In the case where the start memory held at the end of the hit game includes a hit, it may be provided with a pre-read notification means for giving a notification during the big hit end interval period. The prefetch notification means does not notify that the hit is included in the period during which the alert display is performed. This prevents the player from paying attention to the notification effect and overlooking the warning display.

  As described above, a pachinko gaming machine has been described as the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a ball game machine, an arrange ball machine, an enclosed game machine, a drum game and a game ball are game media and the like The present invention is also applicable to a drum-type gaming machine (so-called parrot machine) or the like.

  For example, in the case of the roll-to-roll type gaming machine, there is a model to which RT (Replay Time) gaming or ART (Assist Replay Time) gaming is given after the bonus game. May be

Reference Signs List 1 pachinko gaming machine 2 outer frame 3 front frame 4 game board 4a game area 4 b decorative board 5 front door 6 glass board 7 speaker 8 frame decorative LED
9 front plate 10 launch handle 10a launcher 11 upper storage tray 12 lower storage tray 12a lower storage tray full sensor 13 left effect button 14 central effect button 15a ball lending button 15b return button (operation means)
16 back mechanism board 17 game ball storage tank 18 tank rail 19 game ball withdrawal device 21 external terminal board 22 terminal board case 23 back cover 24 main control board (lottery means)
24a Main control board case 25 Effect control board 25a Effect control board case 26 Liquid crystal control board 26a Liquid crystal control board case 27 RAM clear switch 28 Power board 28a Power board case 29 Payout control board 29a Payout control board case 30 Launch control board 31 Volume switch 32 door opening sensor 34a center decoration 34b left corner decoration 34c right corner decoration 35 board decoration LED
36 Liquid Crystal Display (Display Means)
37a, 37b movable combination 38 start winning combination device 38a first special symbol starting opening 38b second special symbol starting opening 38c starting winning combination opening sensor 39 large winning combination device 39a first large winning combination device 39b second large winning combination device 39c large winning combination opening sensor 40a Start gate for normal symbol 40b Start gate for right normal symbol 40c Start gate passing sensor 41 Wind turbine
42 General winning opening 42a General winning opening sensor 43a Special symbol display device 43b Normal symbol display device 44 Guide rail 44a Outer guide rail 44b Inner guide rail 45 Launch passage 46 Return ball prevention piece 47 Out ball collection port 48 Ball alignment unit 50 Magnetic sensor 51 radio wave sensor 52 vibration sensor

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine provided with operation means for operating when taking out a storage medium storing predetermined information,
Display means for fluctuating display of various symbols triggered by start winning,
And lottery means for judging whether or not to make the symbol combination a hit mode,
After the end of the game played when it is determined to be a hit, the first hit to be a normal hit probability game state, or a second hit to be a specific game state more advantageous than the normal hit probability game state can be generated Yes,
When the second hit occurs, the memory is stored in an interval period from the end of the hit game performed when it is determined to be hit to the time when the variable display of the symbol can be started in the game of the specific gaming state An alert is displayed to remind you that you have left the media,
The alert display and an operation instruction display for instructing a game operation in the gaming state to shift after the end of the hit game can be displayed at a position where one display means does not overlap ,
If the second and subsequent second hits occur when the second hits occur consecutively, and if the first hits occur, the alert display is not performed .
A gaming machine characterized in that the interval period has the same length in the case where the alert display is performed and in the case where the alert display is not performed .