JP6495213B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In game machines that are commonly used, called pachinko machines, the special symbol starts to fluctuate with the start condition that a game ball enters the start port, and the special symbol stops at a specific symbol Therefore, it is configured to shift to a big hit game which is a special game.
In the jackpot game, an opening operation in which the big winning opening is in an open state for a certain period or until a specified number of game balls are won (this one opening operation is called one round) is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds.
In addition to the jackpot game as described above, the jackpot game has a jackpot called a short hit which repeats a predetermined round of an opening operation in which the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely short compared to the jackpot game described above.
As a prior art document of the gaming machine as described above, there is Patent Document 1 and the like.

JP 2007-89991 A

By the way, in the gaming machines as described above, various game effects are performed at various timings in order to enhance the interest. However, as players become accustomed to the game effects, the interest in the effects decreases, so a new game effect is produced. Was always sought.
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described points, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming effect.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can be realized by the following modes.
The gaming machine according to the first aspect has a determination means for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to a player has been won by establishment of a start condition, and when it is determined that the special game has been won, Special game execution means for executing the special game including an open game in which a state in which a game ball can easily enter the special prize opening can be continued until a specified number of game balls enter the special prize opening provided, and Effect control means capable of causing the effect means including the first effect means and the second effect means to perform a special game effect corresponding to the special game when the special game is being executed; And the effect control means , when a predetermined number of game balls have entered the special prize opening when the predetermined effect is not performed as the special game effect, Producing the first producing means and the second producing It was performed on the stage, wherein if the game balls beyond the specified number has been entered the special when made to perform a predetermined effect, directing the ball entrance effect corresponding to the ball entrance the first as a special game effects And controlling the entrance effect of the second effect means , and when the predetermined error notification effect is being performed while the special game effect is being executed, the game ball enters when the specified number is exceeded. If you, characterized by regulating the input spheres effects by the first effect means and said second directing means.

  According to the present invention, a new game effect can be realized.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the game control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is the figure which showed an example of the various determination table used in order to perform various determination in the game control board of the gaming machine concerning this embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the timer interruption process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the command reception process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the effect selection process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the process during production execution which CPU of a production control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the special game effect selection process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the ending effect selection process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the round game start process which CPU of an effect control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the image display process which CPU of an image control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the audio | voice output process which CPU of an image control board performs. It is the figure which showed an example of the game production at the time of the jackpot winning in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. It is the figure which showed an example of the game effect at the time of the jackpot game in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, it is the figure which showed the 1st Example of the entrance effect which can be performed. In 1st Example, it is the figure which showed an example of the entrance alerting | reporting effect when one or more game balls enter exceeding a prescribed number. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the entrance effect selection process which CPU of an effect control board performs in order to implement | achieve the entrance effect of 1st Example. In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, it is the figure which showed the 2nd Example of the entering effect which can be performed. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the entrance effect selection process which CPU of an effect control board performs in order to implement | achieve the entrance effect of 2nd Example. It is the figure which showed an example of the game effect at the time of the jackpot game in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, it is the figure which showed the 3rd Example of the pitch effect which can be performed. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the entrance effect selection process which CPU of an effect control board performs in order to implement | achieve the entrance effect of 3rd Example. In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, it is the figure which showed the 4th Example of the entering effect which can be performed. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the entrance effect selection process which CPU of an effect control board performs in order to implement | achieve the entrance effect of 4th Example.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration example of a pachinko machine that is an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view of a gaming board of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 300 that is attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 310 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 300. The outer frame 300 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 3 in which game balls flow down is formed.
The glass frame 310 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 3 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (on the player side).
In addition, the glass frame 310 has an operation handle 311 for launching a game ball toward the game area 3 by being rotated, an audio output device (speaker) 8, and upper and lower effect lights having a plurality of lamps. Devices 313a and 313b, an effect button 314 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation, and left and right effect movable illumination devices 320L and 320R are provided.
The effect movable illumination devices 320L and 320R are provided in the upper left corner and the upper right corner of the glass frame 310.
The stage movable illumination devices 320L and 320R include a movable illumination unit (not shown), and can automatically change from a state in which the movable illumination unit is housed (closed) to a state in which the movable illumination unit is opened (projected). It is configured as follows.

  The audio output device 8 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc., and produces effects by sound. The lighting devices for production 313a and 313b change the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp. Thus, the lighting is performed.

Further, a tray unit 315 is provided below the glass frame 310. The tray unit 315 is provided with a ball tray portion that stores a plurality of game balls. The ball tray portion has a downward inclination so that the game balls flow down toward the operation handle 311. . Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 311, the game ball is launched into the game area 3.
When the game ball launched as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, it reaches the game area 3 and then falls in the game area 3. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 3.

Next, the configuration of the game area 3 of the game board 2 will be described.
1 and 2, an opening 3A is formed at the center of the game area 3, and a decorative member 6 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided along the periphery of the opening 3A. An image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device or the like is provided on a substantially central portion (open portion) of the decorative member 6 and on the back side of the game board 2.

In addition, a first start port 13 and a second start port 14 that form a start region into which a game ball can enter are provided in a region below the center of the game region 3.
The second start port 14 has a second start port opening / closing door 14b, the first mode in which the second start port opening / closing door 14b is maintained in a closed state, and the second start port opening / closing door 14b in an open state. The second aspect is controlled to be movable. Therefore, when the second start port 14 is in the first mode, there is no opportunity for winning a game ball, and when it is in the second mode, the chance for winning a game ball is increased.

The first start port 13 is provided with a first start port switch (SW) 13a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 14 is a second for detecting the entrance of a game ball. A start port switch (SW) 14a (see FIG. 3) is provided.
And when the entrance of a game ball is detected in the first start port SW13a or the second start port SW14a, various random values such as a jackpot determination random number value to be described later are acquired, and a jackpot game, a small hit game, etc. And the like (hereinafter referred to as “special game determination”) or the like is determined.

In addition, when the entry of a game ball is detected at the first start port SW13a or the second start port SW14a, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, for example, about three payouts are performed. Alternatively, it is not always necessary to perform a prize ball accompanying a game ball entering the second start port 14.

  Gates 15 are provided in the game areas 3 on the left and right sides of the decorative member 6, respectively. The gate 15 is provided with a gate switch (SW) 15a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the passage of the game ball is detected at the gate SW 15a, a random number for determining a normal symbol, which will be described later. Is acquired, and a lottery for a normal symbol is performed.

  Further, the game area 3 on the right side of the decorative member 6 is provided with a first big prize opening 16 and a second big prize opening 17 which are big prize areas. For this reason, the first grand prize winning port 16 and the second grand prize winning port 17 are configured so that the game ball does not win unless the operation handle 311 is rotated and the game ball is launched with a strong force. .

The first grand prize winning opening 16 is composed of an opening formed in the game board 2. A first big prize opening / closing door 16b that can project from the game board surface side to the glass plate side (front side) is provided at the lower part of the first big prize opening 16, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b is provided. It is movably controlled between an open state protruding to the game board surface side and a closed state buried in the game board surface. When the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b protrudes from the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the first big prize opening 16, and the game ball can enter the first big prize opening 16 It becomes.
The first big prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening switch (SW) 16a for counting the number of game balls entering the first big prize opening 16, and the first big prize opening SW16a. When an incoming game ball is detected at, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

The second grand prize opening 17 is normally maintained in a closed state by a second big prize opening opening / closing door (movable piece) 17b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a predetermined special game is started, the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is opened and the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b guides the game ball into the second big winning opening 17. It functions as a taxiway, and a game ball can enter the second big prize opening 17.
The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening switch (SW) 17a (see FIG. 3), which is set in advance when a game ball is detected at the second big prize opening SW17a. Award balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

Further, the lowermost area of the game area 3 does not enter any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 13, the second starting opening 14, the first major winning opening 16, and the second large winning opening 17. An out port 19 is provided for discharging the game balls.
When a game ball wins the general winning opening 18, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.

On the lower left side of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal A display area 9 including a symbol hold indicator 25 and the like is provided.
The said 1st special symbol display apparatus 20 alert | reports the determination result of the special game determination performed with the game ball having entered into the 1st starting port 13 as an opportunity.
The second special symbol display device 21 notifies the determination result of the special game determination performed when the game ball enters the second start port 14.

  Here, “special game determination” means that when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, a jackpot determination random value is acquired, and the acquired jackpot determination random value is “ This is processing for determining whether the value is a random value corresponding to “big hit” or a random value corresponding to “small hit”. The result of the special game determination is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 performs a variable display such as blinking of a plurality of special symbol LEDs, When a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the LED is stopped and displayed in a combination corresponding to the result of the special game determination, and the determination result is notified to the player. The jackpot determination random number will be described later.

In the present embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big hit game is acquired in a special game determination performed when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14. Say what you did.
In the jackpot game, the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 performs a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times), for example, for a predetermined period or until a predetermined number of game balls are won. .
The maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game is determined in advance, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) is provided in the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 during this time. ) Game balls enter, one round game ends. In other words, the jackpot game is a game in which the player can acquire a prize ball according to the number of game balls entered in the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17. In the jackpot game, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided.

The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the result of the normal symbol determination performed when the game ball passes through the gate 15.
When winning is determined by the determination of the normal symbol, the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 14 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. That is, the second start port 14 is controlled from a closed state where it is difficult to win a game ball to an open state where a game ball is easy to win.
Here, the normal symbol determination is that when the game ball passes through the gate 15, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and whether the acquired normal symbol determination random value is a random value corresponding to “win” This is a process for determining whether or not.
As for the result of the normal symbol determination, the lottery result is not notified immediately after the game ball passes through the gate 15, and the normal symbol display device 22 performs a fluctuation display such as blinking of the normal symbol LED, When a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol corresponding to the determination result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the determination result is notified to the player.

Furthermore, when a special ball is inserted into the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14 and a notification effect cannot be immediately produced as a result of the special game determination, such as during a special symbol variation display or during a special game, the constant is maintained. Under the conditions, the determination result of the special game determination is put on hold. More specifically, the random number for jackpot determination acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 13 is stored as the first hold, and acquired when the game ball enters the second start port 14. The received jackpot determination random number value is stored as the second hold.
For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold numbers are the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 in the display area 9 as the first hold display means. Is displayed.

  In addition, the upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to 4, for example, and the reserved number is displayed in the normal symbol hold display in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Displayed on the instrument 25.

On the upper surface of the tray unit 315, an effect button 314 generally called a chance button is arranged. The effect button 314 can be operated by the player.
An effect button switch (SW) 314a (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the effect button 314. For example, an effect image that prompts the player to operate the effect button 314 when executing a specific effect during a game. Is displayed on the image display device 7 and an operation detection signal is output when the effect button 314 is operated. This operation detection signal is regarded as an operation detection signal that is effective on an effect control board 221 to be described later if the effect button SW 314a is in an effective period.

The image display device 7 includes, for example, a first display area 7a in which main image display is performed and a second display area 7b in which auxiliary image display is performed.
In the present embodiment, the second display area 7b is provided below the display screen of the image display device 7, but this is merely an example, and the second display area 7b is located at other positions such as the side of the display screen. You may make it provide in.
In the first display area 7 a of the image display device 7, a first special symbol that is subjected to variable display in the first special symbol display device 20 or a second special symbol that is subjected to variable display in the second special symbol display device 21. A corresponding effect symbol 31 is displayed.
The effect symbol 31 is stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, 777), thereby notifying the player of a jackpot that is a special game.

On the other hand, in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7, for example, the icon 40 corresponding to the first special symbol on which the variable display is performed in the first special symbol display device 20, and the first special symbol hold indicator 23 are displayed. The hold icons 41a to 41d corresponding to the number of holds (maximum of 4) of the first special symbols displayed in FIG.
The icon 40 is an image for informing the player that one special symbol has been reserved at the start of the variation of the special symbol. For example, when the right to variably display the first special symbol is stored, The first hold icon 41a is moved to the display position of the icon 40 at the start of the change of one special symbol.
Although not shown, the second display area 7b also includes a second reserved ball image corresponding to the number of reserved second symbols (maximum of four) displayed on the second special symbol hold indicator 24. It can be displayed.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game control device that performs game control of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.
In the game control device shown in FIG. 3, a game control board 211 is provided as a main control board for controlling the progress of the game.
Further, an effect control board 221, an image control board 231, a lamp control board 241, a payout control board 251 and the like are provided as sub control boards.
The game control board 211 includes a CPU 212, a ROM 213, a RAM 214, and the like, and performs main control of the game machine.
The game control board 211 has a first start port SW13a provided in the first start port 13, a second start port SW14a provided in the second start port 14, and a second start port opening / closing of the second start port 14. A second start opening solenoid (SOL) 14c for opening and closing the door 14b, a gate SW 15a provided in the gate 15, a first big winning opening SW 16a for detecting a game ball won in the first big winning opening 16, A first grand prize opening solenoid (SOL) 16c for opening and closing the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b, a second big prize opening SW17a for detecting a game ball won in the second big prize opening 17, and a second grand prize opening A second large prize opening solenoid (SOL) 17c for opening / closing the opening / closing door 17b, a general winning opening SW18a provided in the general winning opening 18 and the like are connected.

Also, on the game control board 211, a first special symbol display device 20 that performs variation and display of a first special symbol, a second special symbol display device 21 that performs variation and display of a second special symbol, and a variation and display of a normal symbol. A normal symbol display device 22 is connected.
The first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 variably display the special symbol, and stop whether the variably display after a predetermined time has passed, thereby determining whether or not the special symbol is won in the big or small win. indicate.
In addition, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner when the game ball passes through the gate SW 15a in the gate 15, and stops the fluctuation display after a predetermined time has passed, so that the normal symbol is won. Display whether or not.

  Furthermore, the game control board 211 has a first special symbol hold indicator 23 for displaying the number of reserved rights (holding balls) for starting the variable display of the first special symbol, and a right for starting the variable display of the second special symbol. Second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved, the number of reserved right to start the variable symbol display of the normal symbol obtained by passing when the game ball passes through the gate SW15a in the gate 15 while the normal symbol is changing Is connected to a normal symbol hold indicator 25 or the like.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when both the reserved ball of the first special symbol and the reserved ball of the second special symbol are held, the CPU 212 of the game control board 211 holds the reserved ball of the second special symbol. The treatment is performed so that it is digested preferentially. Of course, processing may be performed so that the reserved balls of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are digested in the order of winning.

Furthermore, the game control board 211 is connected to an effect control board 221, a payout control board 251, a board external information terminal board 260, and the like.
The effect control board 221 includes a CPU 222, a ROM 223, a RAM 224, an RTC (real time clock) 225, and the like, and controls the entire game effect.
Connected to the effect control board 221 are an image control board 231 for controlling images and sounds, a lamp control board 241 for controlling various lamps and effects, and an effect button SW 314a.
The image control board 231 includes a CPU 232, a ROM 233, a RAM 234, and the like, and performs image and sound control based on an instruction from the effect control board 221. Therefore, an image display device 7 and an audio output device (speaker) 8 are connected to the image control board 231.
The ROM 233 includes a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory), and stores image data such as effect design images and various effect images to be displayed on the image display device 7.

The lamp control board 241 includes a CPU 242, a ROM 243, a RAM 244, and the like, and controls the lighting device and the like based on an instruction from the effect control board 221. For this reason, the lamp control board 241 has an effect lighting device 313 (313a, 313b), various effect game lamps 316 provided in the game board 2 (not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2), and effect effects. A movable illumination device 320 (320L, 320R) or the like is connected.
The lamp control board 241 also controls the movable accessory device and the like based on instructions from the effect control board 221. Therefore, the lamp control board 241 is also connected to the effect movable accessory device 331 not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

The payout control board 251 includes a CPU 252, a ROM 253, a RAM 254, and the like, and controls a payout motor 255, a payout ball detection SW256, a ball presence detection SW257, a full tank detection SW258, and the like of the game ball payout device.
Further, a frame external information terminal board 270 is connected to the payout control board 251.
The board external information terminal board 260 is a terminal board for outputting various information of the game board to the outside. The frame external information terminal board 270 is a terminal board for outputting various information of the frame to the outside.

<Main control board>
Next, an operation performed by the game control board 211 that is the main control unit of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of various determination tables used for performing various determinations on the game control board 211 of the gaming machine 1, where (a) is a jackpot determination table and (b) is a jackpot symbol determination. (C) is a table for reach determination, and (d) is a diagram showing an example of a normal symbol determination table.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a special symbol stop symbol is determined by the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 4A and the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 4B. Further, the stop symbol of the normal symbol is determined by the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG.

In the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 4A, when a game ball wins a start opening, one random value is acquired from, for example, 300 random numbers from “0” to “299”.
In the low-probability gaming state (normal gaming state), the jackpot ratio is set to 1/300, and the jackpot is determined when the acquired random number value is “3”.
On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot ratio is set to 10/300, which is 10 times that of the low probability gaming state, and the obtained random number values are “3”, “7”, “37”, “67”, “ It is determined that the jackpot is at "97", "127", "157", "187", "217", "247".
Further, in the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 4A, a lottery lottery that is a type of lose is also performed. Here, the small hit ratio is set to 3/300, and it is determined that the small hit is obtained when the acquired random number values are “150”, “200”, and “250”.

Next, in the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 4B, one random number value is acquired from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. Then, based on the acquired random number value, one of the big jackpots is determined.
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are five types of jackpots: per length with a normal time, short per time with a normal time, per long with a high probability time, short per length with a high probability time, and short per time with a high probability time. The jackpot is prepared.

In the case of a normal winning with a short time, for example, the first big winning opening 16 is opened during a big hit game. And the opening time of the first big winning opening 16 at the time of the jackpot game is long, so that it is possible to expect a large amount of payout of the ball, and the period until the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the jackpot game ends It is a jackpot that grants short-time games.
In the short win with the normal time, for example, the second big winning opening 17 is opened at the time of a big hit game. Although the opening time of the second big winning opening 17 at the time of the jackpot game is short and the payout of the ball can not be expected, after the jackpot game is over, the special symbol is changed for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). It is a jackpot to grant.

In the case of long win with high probability, for example, the first big winning opening 16 is opened at the time of jackpot game. In addition, the opening time of the first big winning opening 16 at the time of the jackpot game is long and it can be expected to pay out a large number of balls, and it is a jackpot that gives both a high-probability game and a short-time game after the jackpot game ends.
In the short win with the high probability time, for example, the second big prize opening 17 is opened at the time of a big hit game. And, although the opening time of the second big winning opening 17 at the time of the jackpot game is short and the payout of the ball cannot be expected, it is a jackpot that gives both the high-probability game and the short-time game after the jackpot game ends.
In the case of high probability short / short short win, for example, the second big prize opening 17 is opened during a big hit game. In addition, although the opening time of the second big winning opening 17 at the time of the jackpot game is short and the payout of the ball can not be expected, it is a jackpot that gives a high probability game after the jackpot game ends.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, some types of jackpots are selected when the game ball enters the first start port 13 and when the game ball enters the second start port 14. It is comprised so that the ratio to be performed may differ.
For example, the ratio at which the length with normal time is selected is the same 35/250 when the game ball enters the first start port 13 and when the game ball enters the second start port 14. It is said.
Similarly, the ratio at which the short hit with the normal time is selected is the same at 15/250 when the game ball enters the first start port 13 and when the game ball enters the second start port 14. It is said.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), when the game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14, the random number value for jackpot symbol determination acquired when the game ball is “0” to If it is “34”, the per unit with the normal time is selected, and if it is “35” to “49”, the normal unit with the short time is selected.

On the other hand, the ratio at which the high probability short time per short hit and the high probability short time per short are selected when the game ball enters the first start port 13 and when the game ball enters the second start port 14. For example, the ratio at which the high probability time-shortened length is selected is 25/250 when a game ball enters the first start port 13 and 175 when a game ball enters the second start port 14. / 250.
Further, the ratio of selecting the short win with high probability time is 75/250 when the game ball enters the first start port 13 and 25/250 when the game ball enters the second start port 14. It is said.
Further, the rate at which the high probability short / short short hit is selected is 100/250 only when a game ball enters the first start port 13.

Specifically, if the random number value for jackpot symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 13 is “50” to “74”, the long probability with a short time with high probability is selected. , “75” to “149” selects a short hit with a high probability, and “150” to “249” selects a short hit without a high probability.
On the other hand, if the random number value for jackpot symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the second starting port 14 is “50” to “224”, the long probability with a short time with high probability is selected. , “225” to “249”, the short win with the high probability time is selected.

  Here, when the type of jackpot selected when the game ball enters the first start port 13 and when the game ball enters the second start port 14 is compared, the game ball is the first start port 13. When entering a ball, the rate per length with high probability is 25/250, whereas when a game ball enters the second starting port 14, the rate per length with high probability is It is 175/250, and when the game ball enters the second start port 14, the rate at which the per-length with high probability is selected is higher. With this configuration, when the game ball shifts to a gaming state in which the entrance rate of the game ball to the second starting port 14 is high, there is a high probability of winning continuously per length with a high probability of shortening the time. Since it can be expected to acquire a ball, it is possible to realize a game with a sharp appearance.

Also, when a game ball enters the first start port 13, the ratio per short time short without high probability is 100/250, whereas when a game ball enters the second start port 14, The high probability time short / short short hit is not selected. This is because the gaming ball enters the second starting port 14 in a gaming state that is advantageous for the player. If a high probability short / short short win is selected in this gaming state, the short / short game is ended, and the gaming state is shifted to a disadvantageous state for the player. In other words, even though the jackpot is won, the game state is shifted to a disadvantageous state for the player.
For this reason, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the second start port 14, it is configured not to select a high probability time short / short short hit, which is a disadvantageous game state for the player. To prevent the transition to.

  In the reach determination table shown in FIG. 4C, 250 random numbers from “0” to “249” when the game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 are displayed. One random number value is acquired, and reach is determined when the acquired random number value is “0” to “21”, and “no reach” is determined when the acquired random number value is “22” to “249”. .

Also, in the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 4D, when the game ball passes through the gate 15, one random number value is acquired from the ten random number values “0” to “9”. .
In the low-probability non-short-time gaming state or the high-probability non-time-short gaming state, it is determined that the winning is made only when the acquired random number for normal symbol determination is “7”.
On the other hand, in the low probability short game state or the high probability short game state, it is determined that the acquired random number for normal symbol determination is “0” to “9”.

In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment configured as described above, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 13 and passes through the first start port SW 13a, a special symbol start condition is established. When the special symbol start condition is satisfied, the CPU 212 of the game control board 211 acquires various random numbers for games, for example, random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for jackpot symbol determination, random numbers for reach determination, etc. Execute the process.
The same applies to the case where the starting condition that the game ball enters the second starting port 14 and passes through the second starting port SW14a is satisfied.

  Further, the CPU 212 of the game control board 211 determines that when the game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 and the holding number of the first special symbol or the second special symbol increases, For 221, a process of transmitting a hold number increase command indicating that the hold number of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has increased is executed.

In addition, the CPU 212 of the game control board 211 executes special game determination processing for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player.
Specifically, using the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 4A, it is determined whether or not the acquired random number for determining the jackpot is winning a jackpot, and the jackpot is winning. Is determined using the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 4B based on the acquired random number value for jackpot symbol determination.
On the other hand, in the special game determination process, when it is determined that the jackpot is not won, it is determined as a lost symbol.
Thereafter, the CPU 212 of the game control board 211 executes a process for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21.

In addition, when the CPU 212 of the game control board 211 executes a process for starting the change of the special symbol, the CPU 212 of the game control board 211 transmits a change start command indicating that the change of the special symbol is started to the effect control board 221. Execute.
The change start command transmitted from the game control board 211 to the effect control board 221 includes a change pattern designation command indicating a change time of a special symbol, a jackpot command indicating a determination result of jackpot (including a jackpot), and a jackpot. A jackpot symbol command indicating a symbol determination result, a reach determination command indicating a reach determination determination, a gaming state command indicating a current gaming state, and the like are included.

In addition, the CPU 212 of the game control board 211 stopped the fluctuation of the special symbol after a predetermined time from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol and stopped the fluctuation of the special symbol with respect to the effect control board 221. A process for transmitting a fluctuation stop command indicating the above is executed.
Since the effect control board 221 can recognize the timing at which the change of the special symbol stops from the change pattern designation command included in the change start command, the CPU 212 of the game control board 211 does not necessarily change with respect to the effect control board 221. There is no need to execute a process of sending a stop command.

  Further, the CPU 212 of the game control board 211 executes a process of transmitting an opening command for telling the opening of the big hit or the small hit to the effect control board 221 when the special symbol is stopped. A game (long win game or short win game) or small hit game is executed.

During a long winning game, a predetermined number of round games are executed to control the first grand prize winning opening / closing door 16b of the first grand prize winning opening 16b to be in an open state until a predetermined period elapses or a predetermined number of game balls are won. To do.
Therefore, during the long hit game, the player can obtain the outgoing ball by firing the game ball aiming at the first big winning opening 16 in the open state.

  Further, during the long hit game, the CPU 212 of the game control board 211 executes a process of transmitting a round game start command for informing the start of the round game to the effect control board 221 at the start of the round game of each round. In addition, a process of transmitting a round game end command to the effect control board 221 is executed at the end of the round game of each round.

On the other hand, during the short win game or the small hit game, the second big prize opening / closing door 17b of the second big prize opening 17 is controlled to be open until a predetermined period elapses or until a specified number of game balls are won. The round game to be executed is executed for a predetermined round, but since the opening time of the second big prize opening 17 during the short win game or the small hit game is extremely short, the second big prize opening 17 in which the player is in the open state is opened. Even if you aim to fire a game ball, you can hardly get a ball.
It should be noted that during the short hit or small hit game, the round game is extremely short, and therefore the process of transmitting the round game start command and the round game end command is not executed.

In addition, the CPU 212 of the game control board 211 detects that the game ball has entered at the first grand prize opening SW16a or the second big prize opening SW17a, A process of transmitting a pitch command indicating that a game ball has been detected at the second big prize opening 17 is executed.
Note that a game ball entering the first grand prize opening 16 is detected at the first big prize opening SW 16 a in the first big prize opening 16. In addition, a game ball entering the second big prize opening 17 is detected at the second big prize opening SW 17 a in the second big prize opening 17.

  Further, the CPU 212 of the game control board 211 executes a process of transmitting an ending command for telling the big hit or the small hit ending to the effect control board 221 at the end of the big hit game or the small hit game.

After the jackpot game is over, based on the jackpot symbol determination table and the jackpot symbol random number value, the low probability short game state, the high probability short game state (probability variation game state), or the high probability non-short time game state (latent probability game state) ) To any of the gaming states.
When transitioning to the short-time game state (low probability short-game state or high-probability short-game state), the CPU 212 of the game control board 211 has a winning probability of a normal symbol performed when a game ball passes through the gate 15, The probability is higher than in the non-time-saving gaming state, and the opening time of the second starting port opening / closing door 14b of the second starting port 14 is set longer than that in the normal game.

With this configuration, the rate of game balls entering the second start port 14 during the short-time game is higher than in the non-time-short game state, so that the player can aim for the second start port 14 and play a game. The game efficiency can be greatly increased compared to the non-time-saving game state.
In such a short-time game, as described above, the number of changes of the special symbol reaches a preset number of times (for example, 100 times for the low-probability short game state, 10,000 times for the high-probability short-game state), Or it will continue until you win the jackpot again.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second start port 14, the winning percentage that is advantageous to the player is greater than when the game ball enters the first start port 13. Is high. Therefore, the player's degree of expectation for jackpot can be increased during the time-saving game than during the non-time-saving game.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, for example, about three payouts (prize balls) are usually performed. However, this is only an example, and the number of payouts associated with the game balls entering the start port may be one or zero.

<Sub control board>
Next, various processes executed by the sub control board in order to realize a game effect in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
Note that the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 5 can be realized by the CPU 222 of the effect control board 221 executing a program stored in the ROM 223. The timer interrupt process is executed every predetermined period (4 ms).

  In this case, the CPU 222 of the effect control board 221 includes a command reception process (S610) for receiving various commands transmitted from the game control board 211 and an effect button process for detecting the operation of the effect button 314 (timer interrupt process). In step S620, command transmission processing (S630) for transmitting various commands to the image control board 231 and the lamp control board 241 is executed. Details of the command reception process will be described later.

  Next, an example of main processing executed by the CPU 222 of the effect control board 221 as timer interrupt processing will be described. Note that the processing described below can also be realized when the CPU 222 of the effect control board 221 executes a program stored in the ROM 223.

[Command reception processing]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command reception processing executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, in step S701, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the hold number increase command transmitted from the game control board 211 is received. If it is determined that the hold number increase command is received, the CPU 222 determines in step S702. Then, the hold number increase command setting process for setting the hold number increase command is executed.

  In the hold number increase command setting process, a hold flag indicating the hold number is stored in the RAM 224 of the effect control board 221 based on the received hold number increase command, and the hold icon 41 is displayed in the second display area 7b of the image display device 7. Execute the process to display.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S701 that the pending number increase command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S703 without executing the pending number increase command setting process in step S702.

Next, in step S703, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the variation start command transmitted from the game control board 211 has been received. If it is determined that the variation start command has been received, the CPU 222 produces an effect in step S704. An effect symbol selection process is executed in which an effect symbol display command corresponding to the selected effect symbol is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 224.
In the effect symbol selection process, the effect symbol display command set in a predetermined area of the RAM 224 is transmitted to the image control board 231 in the command transmission process shown in FIG.

Next, in step S705, an effect selection process for selecting a game effect is executed. Details of the effect selection process will be described later.
If it is determined in step S703 that the change start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S706 without executing the effect symbol selection process in step S704 and the effect selection process in step S705.

Next, in step S706, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the variable stop command transmitted from the game control board 211 has been received. If it is determined that the variable stop command has been received, in step S707, the CPU 222 continues. The process during the end of the variation effect is executed.
Examples of the process during the end of the change effect include a process of changing the mode flag based on the analysis result of the change stop command.
If it is determined in step S706 that the change stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S708 without executing the changing effect end process.

Next, in step S708, the CPU 222 determines whether or not an opening command transmitted from the game control board 211 has been received. If it is determined that the opening command has been received, in the subsequent step S709, the special game The effect selection process is executed. The special game effect selection process will be described later.
If it is determined in step S708 that the opening command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S710 without executing the special game effect selection process.

  Next, in step S710, the CPU 222 determines whether or not an ending command transmitted from the game control board 211 has been received. If the CPU 222 determines that an ending command has been received, the ending effect is determined in the subsequent step S711. Perform the selection process. The ending effect selection process will be described later.

  Next, in step S712, the CPU 222 determines whether or not a round game start command transmitted from the game control board 211 has been received. If it is determined that a round game start command has been received, the CPU 222 continues to step S713. Then, a round game start process is executed. Details of the round game start process will be described later.

Next, in step S714, the CPU 222 determines whether or not a round game end command transmitted from the game control board 211 has been received. If it is determined that a round game end command has been received, the CPU 222 continues to step S715. In, a round game end process is executed.
In the round game end process, a process for transmitting a round game end display command to the image control board 231 based on the round game end command transmitted from the game control board 211 is performed.

Next, in step S716, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the incoming command transmitted from the game control board 211 has been received. If it is determined that the incoming command has been received, in the subsequent step S717, Entry effect selection processing is executed.
In the entry effect selection process, an entry command transmitted from the game control board 211 is analyzed, and a process for sending an entry effect display command to the image control board 231 is performed based on the analysis result. The details of the entry effect selection process will be described later.

In step S718, a customer waiting command reception process is executed, and the command reception process is terminated.
In the customer waiting command reception process, it is determined whether or not a customer waiting command transmitted from the game control board 211 has been received when the change of the special symbol is stopped. The customer waiting effect process is executed.
In the customer waiting effect process, a process for transmitting a customer waiting effect start command for displaying a customer waiting screen on the image display device 7 to the image control board 231 is performed.

[Direction selection process]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect selection process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 analyzes the change start command transmitted from the game control board 211 in step S721, and executes a hold number subtraction process for subtracting the hold number stored in the RAM 224 in the subsequent step S722. .
Next, in step S723, the CPU 222, based on the analysis result of the change start command, the effect random number for selecting and determining the change effect pattern, the change effect pattern determination table for determining the change effect pattern (not shown), and the like. In order to transmit a variation effect start command corresponding to the selected variation effect pattern to the image control board 231 and the lamp control board 241 in the subsequent step S724, a RAM 224 is performed. The predetermined area is set to finish the effect selection process.

[Processing during variation production]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process during the end of the changing effect executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 analyzes the change stop command transmitted from the game control board 211 in step S741, and ends the change effect in the next step S742 when the change effect is ended based on the analysis result. In order to transmit the change effect end command for the image control board 231 and the lamp control board 241, the change effect end process is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 224 and the end of the change effect end process.

[Special game effect selection process]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of special game effect selection processing executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 analyzes the opening command transmitted from the game control board 211 in step S751, and in the subsequent step S752, the special game is based on the type of special game (long win, short win, small win). Special game effect pattern selection processing for selecting the effect pattern is performed. Thereafter, in step S753, in order to transmit an opening effect start command to the image control board 231 and the lamp control board 241, it is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 224, and the hit effect selection process is ended.

[Ending effect selection processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of an ending effect selection process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, the CPU 222 analyzes the ending command transmitted from the game control board 211 in step S761, and performs an ending effect pattern selection in the subsequent step S762. Thereafter, in step S763, in order to transmit an ending effect start command to the image control board 231 and the lamp control board 241, it is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 224, and the ending effect selection process is ended.

[Round game start processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a round game start process executed by the CPU of the effect control board.
In this case, in step S771, the CPU 222 analyzes the round game start command transmitted from the game control board 211, and in the subsequent step S772, the round start display command is displayed based on the analysis result of the round game start command. In order to transmit to the control board 231, it is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 224.
Next, in step S773, for example, the CPU 221 returns the value of the number counter C indicating the number of game balls that have entered the first big winning opening 16 to “0”. Then, in the subsequent step S774, the specific flag that is turned on when there are more balls than the prescribed number in the first big winning opening 16 is turned off, and the round game start process is ended.

[Image display processing]
Next, processing executed by the image control board 231 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of image display processing executed by the CPU of the image control board.
In this case, the CPU 232 of the image control board 231 determines whether or not an effect symbol display command is received from the effect control board 221 in step S811. If it is determined in step S811 that the effect symbol display command has been received, display control for displaying the effect symbol on the image display device 7 is executed based on the received effect symbol display command in step S812.
If it is determined in step S811 that an effect symbol display command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S813 without performing the process of step S812.

Next, in step S813, the CPU 232 determines whether or not a variable effect start command is received from the effect control board 221. If it is determined in step S813 that a variation effect start command has been received, display control for displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 7 is executed based on the received variation effect start command in step S814. Thereby, control which displays an effect image on image display device 7 is performed.
If it is determined in step S813 that the variable effect start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S815 without performing the process in step S814.

Next, in step S815, the CPU 232 determines whether or not a ball effect display command to be described later is received from the effect control board 221. When it is determined in step S815 that a ball effect display command has been received, in step S816, for example, a ball effect image displayed on the image display device 7 is displayed based on the received ball effect display command. Control is executed and the image display process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S815 that the incoming ball effect display command has not been received, the image display process is terminated without performing the process of step S816.

[Audio output processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a sound output process executed by the CPU of the image control board.
In this case, the CPU 232 determines whether or not a change effect start command is received from the effect control board 221 in step S821. When it is determined in step S821 that the variation effect start command has been received, output control of the sound output from the audio output device 8 is executed based on the received variation effect start command in step S822. Thereby, the various sound effects at the time of production can be output from the audio output device 8.
If it is determined in step S821 that the variation effect start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S823 without performing the process in step S822.

Next, in step S823, the CPU 232 determines whether or not an incoming sound output command to be described later has been received from the effect control board 221. If it is determined in step S823 that the incoming sound output command has been received, in step S824, the incoming sound output from the audio output device 8 is controlled based on the received incoming sound output command. Thereafter, the audio output process is terminated.
As a result, it is possible to output various incoming sounds when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16 from the audio output device 8.
If it is determined in step S823 that the incoming sound output command has not been received, the audio output process is terminated without performing the process of step S824.

Here, game effects executed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game effect at the time of a big win in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment.
On the display screen of the image display device 7 shown in FIG. 14A, three effect symbols 31 are stopped and displayed in a line-up (“246”).
Here, when the start condition that the game ball enters the first start port 13 is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 14B, the three effect symbols 31 are in a variable display state.
And when the change is a big hit, for example, after a predetermined time has passed since the three effect symbols 31 started changing, among the three effect symbols 31 as shown in FIG. A transition is made to a so-called reach state (for example, “7 ↓ 7”) in which the two effect symbols 31 are stopped at the same symbol alignment. Next, as shown in FIG. 14 (d), after the reach effect image 51 is displayed on the image display device 7 for a predetermined period, the three effect symbols 31 are arranged in a jackpot as shown in FIG. 14 (e) (for example, “777”) The display is stopped.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a game effect at the time of the big hit game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 15 (a), when the three effect symbols 31 are stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol set (for example, “777”), as the opening effect, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the jackpot An opening effect image 61 indicating that the player has been won is displayed. Thereafter, for example, if the game is a long game of 16 rounds, at the start of the first round game, a round notification effect for notifying the player that the round game is the first round game is executed.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15C, in order to notify the player that the round game is the first round game, for example, a round notification image 62 such as “start of the first round” is displayed. While being displayed on the display device 7, the round notification sound 63 is output from the sound output device 8.

Similarly, at the start of the second round game, as shown in FIG. 15D, a round notification effect for notifying the player that the round game is the second round game is executed.
In such a round notification effect, as shown in FIG. 15E, the round game is performed up to 16 rounds (final round).

By the way, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a so-called over-winning may occur in which more than a specified number of game balls win in a big winning opening during a round game.
Such over winnings are pleasing to the player because the player can increase the number of balls that can be won during the jackpot.
However, with conventional gaming machines, it has been difficult for the player to recognize the over winning.
Therefore, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is characterized in that a new game effect is provided that allows the player to recognize the occurrence of an over-winning when an over-winning occurs during a jackpot round game.

[First embodiment]
First, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a first example of a pitching effect that is executed when a game ball enters a big winning opening during a big hit round game will be described.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a first example of a pitch effect that can be executed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, a 16-round jackpot round game will be described as an example.
In addition, the round game effect of each round demonstrated below is performed after the round alert | report effect which announces the start of the round game of each round shown in FIG.
During the jackpot round game of the 1st to 16th rounds, as shown in FIG. 16A, the round effect image 64 of each round is displayed on the image display device 7, and the round effect image 64 is displayed from the audio output device 8. The corresponding production sound 65 is output.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when, for example, a game ball enters the first big winning opening 16 during the first to 16th round jackpot round games, the number of the balls entered in the round game is the specified number. In the case of an in-game entry, a normal entry sound (for example, “beep”) 66 is output from the audio output device 8 as shown in FIG. 16A in accordance with the entry detection of the first grand prize opening SW16a. Is output.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, for example, a game ball enters the first big winning opening 16 during the jackpot round game from the first to the fifteenth round, and the number of the balls entered in the round game is the specified number. In the case where the number of balls has exceeded the maximum number of balls, the specific ball image 71 is displayed on the image display device 7 as shown in FIG. 72 is output.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, a game ball enters the first big winning opening 16 during the 16th round jackpot round game, and the entered ball exceeds the specified number in the round game. In the case of a ball, as shown in FIG. 16C, for example, an ending effect image 67 that announces the ending of the big hit round game is displayed without displaying the specific incoming ball image 71 on the image display device 7. Then, the specific output sound 72 for notifying that there are more than the specified number of balls is output from the voice output device 8.

As described above, in the first embodiment, during the jackpot round game of the first to fifteenth rounds, when the over-winning exceeding the specified number occurs, the specific display image 71 is displayed on the image display device 7 and the sound is played. Since the specific entry sound 72 is output from the output device 8, it is possible to reliably notify the player that an over winning has occurred.
Further, in the first embodiment, during the jackpot round game, the specific entrance image 71 is displayed and the specific entrance sound 72 is output, so that during the jackpot round game that tends to be relatively monotonous. There is also an advantage that interest can be enhanced.
Furthermore, in the first embodiment, when an over-winning that exceeds the specified number occurs during the jackpot round game of the final round, the specific output sound 72 is received from the audio output device 8 while the ending effect image 67 is displayed. Since the output is made, it is possible to notify the player that the over winning has occurred without disturbing the ending effect that informs the end of the jackpot round game.

Further, in the first embodiment, during the jackpot round game, two game balls entered the first grand prize opening 16 were the first ball exceeding the prescribed number in the round game. A common entrance effect is performed when a plurality of entrances are made.
For example, during the jackpot round game from the first to the fifteenth round, the number of game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 16 exceeds the specified number (for example, 10) in the round game. In the case of the entrance of the eye, a common entrance effect is performed when the first game ball enters and when the second or more game balls enter. That is, as a common entrance effect, the display of the specific entrance image 71 shown in FIG. 17 and the output of the specific entrance sound 72 are performed only once.

  In addition, if the game ball that entered the first grand prize opening 16 during the final round game is the first or a plurality of balls exceeding the prescribed number in the round game, the first ball Although not shown in the figure, the output of the specific incoming sound 72 is output once from the audio output device 8 as a common entrance effect to be performed when the game ball enters and when the second or more game balls enter. Just do it.

Even in such a configuration, it is possible to reliably notify the player that an overwin has occurred.
In addition, even when a plurality of game balls enter the jackpot round game exceeding the specified number, it is only necessary to perform the ball entering effect once, so that the ball entering effect process can be reduced. .

  In the first embodiment, during the jackpot round game of the final round, if there are more than the specified number of balls in the first grand prize opening 16, the jackpot rounds from the first round to the fifteenth round other than the final round Although the game is different from the game during the game, this is only an example. Like the jackpot round game from the first to the 15th round, the display of the specific game image 71 and the specific game sound 72 Both of these outputs may be performed.

[Entry effect selection processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the entry effect selection process executed by the CPU of the effect control board in order to realize the entry effect of the first embodiment.
In this case, in step S901, the CPU 222 adds “1” to the value of the number-of-balls counter C indicating the number of balls that have entered the first big winning opening 16.
Next, in step S902, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the incoming ball number counter C is equal to or less than the specified number C1. When it is determined that the number is equal to or less than the prescribed number C1, a normal incoming sound output command for outputting a normal incoming sound indicating that the incoming sound is within the prescribed number C1 is output from the audio output device 8 to the image control board. In order to transmit to 231, processing for setting in a predetermined area of the RAM 224 is performed. Thereafter, the entry effect selection process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S902 that the number-of-entry counter C is not equal to or less than the prescribed number C1, that is, if it is determined that the number of entries exceeds the prescribed number C1 of the first big winning opening 16, the process proceeds to step S904. Transition.
In step S904, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the specific flag indicating that the number of game balls entering the first grand prize opening 16 is a ball exceeding the specified number C1 is ON. If it is determined that is not ON, that is, if it is determined that the game ball entering the first grand prize opening 16 is the first ball exceeding the prescribed number C1, the process proceeds to step S905.

  In step S905, the CPU 222 turns on the specific flag, and in the subsequent step S906, a specific incoming sound output for outputting a specific incoming sound indicating that the input exceeds the prescribed number C1 from the audio output device 8. In order to transmit a command to the image control board 231, processing for setting in a predetermined area of the RAM 224 is performed.

Next, in step S907, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the current jackpot round game is the final round. If it is determined that the current round is not the final round, in step S908, the CPU 222 sets the specified number C1 to the image display device 7. In order to transmit to the image control board 231 a specific entry effect display command for displaying a specific entry effect image indicating that the number of balls has exceeded, a process of setting a predetermined area in the RAM 224 is performed. Thereafter, the entry effect selection process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S907 that the current big hit round is the final round, the processing for setting the specific entry effect display command for displaying the specific entry effect image on the image display device 7 is not performed. Then, the entrance effect selection process is terminated.

  Further, in step S904, when the CPU 222 determines that the specific flag is ON, that is, when the game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 16 is the second or more balls that have exceeded the prescribed number C1. If there is, the entrance effect selection process is terminated without performing the entrance effect.

  With this configuration, the common winning effect 1 is used when one game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16 exceeding the specified number and when a plurality of game balls enter. It is possible to perform a number of times of entering the ball.

  In the present embodiment, the first grand prize opening 16 is described as an example of the special prize opening, but it is needless to say that the second big prize opening 17 may be used.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a second example of a pitch effect that is executed when a game ball enters a big winning opening during a big hit round game will be described.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a second example of the entry effect that can be executed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. In addition, since the ball entry effect when a predetermined number of game balls enter the first grand prize opening 16 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description is omitted here, and the game balls exceed the specified number. Only the entrance effect when the player enters the ball will be described.

  In the second embodiment, during the jackpot round game from the first to the fifteenth round, when the entry of one game ball exceeding the specified number is detected, as shown in FIG. As the first entrance effect, the first specific entrance image 71 is displayed on the image display device 7 and the first specific entrance sound 72 is output from the audio output device 8.

  Also in the second embodiment, when the number of game balls that have entered exceeds the specified number during the round game of the final round, as shown in FIG. 16C, the image display device 7, only the first specific entrance sound 72 is output as the first entrance effect from the audio output device 8 while the ending effect image 67 is displayed.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, when the above-described first entry effect is being performed, if a new number of game balls are detected in the first grand prize opening 16 exceeding the specified number, After the end of the first entrance effect, as the second entrance effect, the first specific entrance image 71 and the first specific entrance sound 72 that are the same as the first entrance effect as shown in FIG. Is output.
Further, in the second embodiment, when the above-described first entry effect is being performed, if a new number of game balls are detected in the first grand prize opening 16 exceeding the specified number, After the completion of the first entrance effect, the second specific entrance image 73 and the second specific entrance sound different from the first entrance effect as shown in FIG. (For example, “Sugai”) 74 is output.

In such a configuration, when a plurality of over winnings are generated, it is possible to notify the player that a plurality of over winnings have occurred.
In particular, when a first ball entry effect shown in FIG. 19A is being performed and a new number of game balls are detected in the first grand prize opening 16 exceeding the specified number, FIG. As shown in (c), when the second pitching effect is different from the first pitching effect, it is possible to reliably notify that a plurality of over winnings have occurred.

  In addition, after the first entrance effect in the second embodiment is completed, even after the first entrance effect is completed as specified, the first entrance effect is compulsory before the completion. It may be after it has been terminated automatically.

[Entry effect selection processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the entry effect selection process executed by the CPU of the effect control board in order to realize the entry effect of the second embodiment. The same processes as those in FIG. 18 are denoted by the same step numbers, and detailed description thereof is omitted.
In this case, in step S906, the CPU 222 outputs the first specific incoming sound 72 (FIG. 19B) indicating that the input exceeds the specified number C1 from the audio output device 8 for the first specific input sound 72. In order to transmit the incoming sound output command to the image control board 231, it is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 224.

  Next, in step S907, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the current jackpot round is the final round. If it is determined that the current round is not the final round, in step S908, the CPU 222 causes the image display device 7 to exceed the specified number C1. In order to transmit the first specific entry effect display command for displaying the first specific entry effect image 71 (FIG. 19B) indicating that the entry is to the image control board 231, the RAM 224. After performing the process of setting the predetermined area, the ballistic effect selection process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the CPU 222 determines in step S904 that the specific flag indicating that the number of game balls entering the first grand prize opening 16 exceeds the specified number C1, that is, When the ball effect is being performed and the game ball is newly detected exceeding the specified number C1, the process proceeds to step S911.
In step S911, the CPU 222 outputs a second specific incoming sound 74 (FIG. 19 (c)) indicating that it is an incoming game ball exceeding the specified number C1 from the audio output device 8. 2 In order to transmit the specific incoming sound output command to the image control board 231, it is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 224.

  Next, in step S912, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the current jackpot round is the final round. If it is determined that the current round is not the final round, the CPU 222 sets the specified number C1 to the image display device 7 in step S913. A second specific entry effect display command for displaying a second specific entry effect image 73 (FIG. 19 (c)) indicating that the game ball has entered is exceeded in a predetermined area of the RAM 224. After performing the processing, the entrance effect selection processing is terminated.

  According to this configuration, when a second entry exceeding the prescribed number is detected in the first grand prize winning opening 16 when the first entry effect is performed, the first entry is performed. After the end of the ball effect, it is possible to perform a second ball effect that is the same as or different from the first ball effect.

[Third embodiment]
Next, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a third example of a pitch effect that is executed when a game ball enters a big winning opening during a big hit round game will be described.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a game effect at the time of jackpot game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 21 (a), when the three effect symbols 31 are stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol set (for example, “444”), as the opening effect, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), the jackpot An opening effect image 61 indicating that the player has been won is displayed. Thereafter, for example, if the game is a long game of 16 rounds, the game shifts to the first round game. During the first round game, a first round effect image 64 as shown in FIG. 21C is displayed. After the end of the first round game, the game proceeds to the second round game. During the second round game, a second round effect image 64 as shown in FIG. 21D is displayed.

Thereafter, round games are performed in the order of 3 rounds, 4 rounds, 5 rounds, and 6 rounds, and the game moves to the round game of the 7th round.
During the seventh round game, for example, a promotion effect image 81 as shown in FIG. 21E is displayed as a specific effect.
The promotion effect image 81 suggests the possibility that the jackpot is not a jackpot with a short-time game (low-probability short game) but a jackpot with a probability-changing game (high-probability short-time game) advantageous to the player over the short-time game. It is an image.

Then, when the jackpot is a jackpot with a probability change game, a probability change confirmation image 82 as shown in FIG. 21F, for example, is displayed as a specific effect during the eighth round game.
The probability change confirmed image 82 is an effect image for notifying that the jackpot is a jackpot with a probability change game (high probability short-time game).

  During the round game from the 9th round to the 16th round, the ninth round effect image 64 shown in FIG. 21G to the 16th round effect image 64 shown in FIG. 21H are displayed.

By the way, in the game effect at the time of the jackpot game shown in FIG. 21, the effect of the specific effect shown in FIGS. 21 (e) and (f) has a great influence on the subsequent games. It is regarded as one of the high game effects.
Therefore, in the third embodiment, when a special effect different from a normal round game effect is being performed as a jackpot game effect, when more than a specified number of game balls have entered the first grand prize opening 16 The feature is that the execution of the entry effect is restricted.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a third example of the entry effect that can be executed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. In addition, since the ball entry effect when a predetermined number of game balls enter the first grand prize opening 16 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description is omitted here, and the game balls exceed the specified number. Only the entrance effect when the player enters the ball will be described.

  In the third embodiment, in the case of a jackpot round game in which a specific effect is not performed among the jackpot round games from the 1st to the 16th rounds, when a game ball enters more than the prescribed number, FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, as a pitch effect, a specific pitch image 71 is displayed on the image display device 7 and a specific pitch sound 72 is output from the audio output device 8.

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters more than the specified number during the round game of the seventh round and the eighth round in which the specific performance is performed, as shown in FIG. Without displaying the specific entry image 71, the specific output image 80 such as the promotion effect image 81 and the probability variation confirmed image 82 is displayed and only the specific entry sound 72 is output from the audio output device 8. As shown in FIG. 22 (c), no entry effect is performed.

  Also in the third embodiment, if there are more than a specified number of game balls in the final round game, as shown in FIG. Without displaying the image 71, the specific ending sound 72 may be output from the audio output device 8 as the entry effect while the ending effect image 67 is displayed.

  In this way, in the third embodiment, when an overwinning occurs when a specific effect with a high interest of the player is performed, as shown in FIG. Since only the ball sound 72 is output or the over-winning effect is not performed as shown in FIG. 22 (c), the entering effect for informing the over-winning is an obstacle to the specific effect. Can be prevented.

[Entry effect selection processing]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of a pitch effect selection process executed by the CPU of the effect control board in order to realize the pitch effect of the third embodiment. The same processes as those in FIG. 18 are denoted by the same step numbers, and detailed description thereof is omitted.
In this case, the CPU 222 determines whether or not the specific effect is being executed in step S921. If it is determined that the specific effect is not being executed, the CPU 222 sets the specified number C1 to the image display device 7 in step S922. After performing the process of setting a specific entry effect display command for displaying the specific entry image 71 (FIG. 22A) indicating that the number of entries exceeds the predetermined value in the RAM 224, the entry effect selection is performed. The process ends.
If it is determined in step S921 that the specific effect is being executed, the entrance effect selection process is terminated without executing the process of step S922 described above.

According to this configuration, when an over winning is generated while the specific effect is being performed, the specific display is performed on the image display device 7 as shown in FIG. It is possible to output only the specific incoming sound 72 from the audio output device 8 while displaying the specific effect image 80 without displaying the image 71.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 22C, when it is configured not to perform the over-winning pitch effect at all, the process of step S906 may be performed at the same timing as the process of step S922.

In the third example, the case where the specific effect is performed as a round game effect of a part of the jackpot round game has been described as an example, but this is only an example, for example, the gaming machine of the present embodiment If 1 has multiple types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds of the jackpot round game, specify the jackpot performance to be performed in the entire jackpot round game for a specific jackpot (for example, no jackpot or some jackpot with jackpot) It is good as a production. In that case, in a specific jackpot jackpot round game, it is also possible to regulate the winning effect of over winning in all rounds.
In addition, when an error notification effect for notifying that a game ball cannot be paid out during a jackpot round game is performed, this error notification effect may be used as a specific effect to restrict the over-winning pitch effect.

[Fourth embodiment]
Next, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a fourth example of a pitch effect that is executed when a game ball enters a big winning opening during a big hit round game will be described.
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a fourth example of the entry effect that can be executed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. In addition, since the ball entry effect when a predetermined number of game balls enter the first grand prize opening 16 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description is omitted here, and the game balls exceed the specified number. Only the entrance effect when the player enters the ball will be described.

  In the fourth embodiment, when a predetermined number of game balls have been detected before the predetermined time has elapsed since the entry of a specified number of game balls has been detected, As shown to a), while displaying the specific entrance image 71 on the image display apparatus 7, the specific entrance sound 72 is output from the audio | voice output apparatus 8. FIG.

  In this case as well, when the number of game balls that have exceeded the specified number is detected during the round game of the final round, the specific ball image 71 is displayed on the image display device 7 shown in FIG. Instead, the specific output sound 72 may be output from the audio output device 8 while the ending effect image 67 is being displayed.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined number of game balls have been entered and a predetermined number of game balls have been detected, the game display device detects that the number of game balls that have been entered exceeds the specified number, as shown in FIG. 7, without displaying the specific entry image 71 on the screen 7, only the specific entry sound 72 is output from the audio output device 8 while the interval image 90 is displayed, or as shown in FIG. The ball production is not performed at all.

In such a configuration, when a predetermined number of game balls have been detected after a predetermined time has elapsed since the entry of a specified number of game balls has been detected, FIG. As shown in FIG. 24C, only the specific winning sound 72 is output or the over-winning winning effect is not performed as shown in FIG. 24C. Even when the entry detection is delayed due to some reason such as a game ball being caught in the open / close door of the grand prize winning opening 16, it is possible to produce an entry with no sense of incongruity.
In addition, if a predetermined number of game balls are detected and a predetermined time has elapsed and no over-winning effect is performed, the next round in which the over-winning effect is performed, for example, after a predetermined time has elapsed. It is possible to prevent obstruction of the round production.

[Entry effect selection processing]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of a pitch effect selection process executed by the CPU of the effect control board in order to realize the pitch effect of the fourth embodiment. The same processes as those in FIG. 18 are denoted by the same step numbers, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

In this case, in step S931, the CPU 222 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the entry of the specified number of game balls has been detected. If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the CPU 222 determines in step S932. Processing for setting a specific entrance effect display command for displaying a specific entrance image 71 (FIG. 24A) indicating that the number of entrances exceeds a specified number on the image display device 7 in a predetermined area of the RAM 224. After completing, the entrance effect selection process is terminated.
If it is determined in step S931 that the predetermined time has elapsed, the entrance effect selection process is terminated without executing the process in step S931.

If configured in this way, when an over-winning occurs after a predetermined time has elapsed since the entry of a specified number of game balls has been detected, as shown in FIG. Without displaying the specific entrance image 71 on the image display device 7, it is possible to output only the specific entrance sound 72 from the audio output device 8 while displaying the interval image 90.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 24C, when it is configured not to perform the over-winning pitch effect at all, the process of step S906 may be performed at the same timing as the process of step S932.

In addition, as an image display device used in the gaming machine of the present invention, a liquid crystal display device, a rear projector, and other arbitrary display devices can be employed.
The display mode of the image display device of the present invention can be applied not only to pachinko machines, but also to slot machines, other gaming machines having display devices, and game machines in general.

<Configuration and effect of the present invention>
The gaming machine 1 according to the present invention has a determination means (211) for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to the player has been won by the establishment of the start condition, and when it is determined that the special game has been won, Special game execution means for executing a special game including an open game in which a state where it is easy for a game ball to enter the special prize opening can be continued until a specified number of game balls enter the special prize opening (16) provided in the game (211), and an effect control means (221) for causing the effect means to perform a predetermined effect when the special game is being executed, and the effect control means has a game exceeding the specified number in the special winning opening. When a ball enters the ball, it is possible to perform a pitching effect according to the ball, and when one game ball enters and more than one game ball enters. And so that you can make a common pitching production, It is possible to realize a technique production.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 of the present invention has a judging means (211) for judging whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is won by the establishment of the start condition, and when it is judged that the special game is won, The game ball enters the special prize opening until the detection means (16b) detecting that the game ball has entered the special prize opening (16) provided in the area until the entry of the specified number of game balls is detected. Special game execution means (211) for executing a special game including an open game that can be continued easily, and an effect control means (221) for causing the effect means to perform a predetermined effect when the special game is being executed. When the number of game balls that exceed the specified number is detected in the special prize opening, the effect control means can perform a first ball effect according to the detection, Newly specified items when performing the first pitching effect When a game ball entry is detected exceeding the first entry effect, the second entry effect is the same as or different from the first entry effect, after the first entry effect is completed. New game effects can be realized.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 of the present invention has a judging means (211) for judging whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is won by the establishment of the start condition, and when it is judged that the special game is won, Special game execution for executing special games including an open game in which a state in which a game ball can easily enter the special prize opening can be continued until a specified number of game balls enter the special prize opening (16) provided in the area. Means (211) and an effect control means (221) for causing the effect means to perform a special game effect corresponding to the special game when the special game is being executed. When the number of game balls entered exceeds the specified number, it is possible to perform a ballistic effect according to the ball, and when the special game effect is performed as a special game effect, the specified number If a game ball enters beyond Since so as to regulate the output, it is possible to realize a new game effects.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 of the present invention has a judging means (211) for judging whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is won by the establishment of the start condition, and when it is judged that the special game is won, The game ball enters the special prize opening until the detection means (16b) detecting that the game ball has entered the special prize opening (16) provided in the area until the entry of the specified number of game balls is detected. Special game execution means (211) for executing a special game including an open game that can be continued easily, and an effect control means (221) for causing the effect means to perform a predetermined effect when the special game is being executed. When the number of game balls that have exceeded the specified number is detected in the special prize opening, the effect control means can cause a ball effect according to the detection, and the specified number Elapses after a game ball is detected , If the input spheres game balls above the specified number is detected, since so as to regulate the ball entrance effect, it is possible to realize a new game effects.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Game board, 7 ... Image display apparatus, 8 ... Audio | voice output device, 13 ... 1st start opening, 14 ... 2nd start opening, 16 ... 1st grand prize opening, 16a ... 1st grand prize Mouth SW, 17 ... Second Grand Prize Port, 17a ... Second Grand Prize Port SW, 211 ... Game Control Board, 212, 222, 232, 242 ... CPU, 213, 223, 233, 243 ... ROM, 214, 224, 234, 244 ... RAM, 221 ... Production control board, 231 ... Image control board, 241 ... Lamp control board

Claims (1)

A determination means for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is won by the establishment of the start condition;
If it is determined that the special game has been won, an open state in which it is easy for a game ball to enter the special prize opening until a specified number of game balls enter the special prize opening provided in the game area. Special game execution means for executing the special game including a game;
Effect control means capable of causing the effect means including the first effect means and the second effect means to perform a special game effect corresponding to the special game when the special game is being executed; With
The production control means includes
When a predetermined number of game balls have entered the special prize opening when the predetermined number of game balls has not been performed as the special game effect, the first effect means provides a ball effect according to the pitch. Let the second rendering means perform,
When the predetermined number of game balls are entered as the special game effect when the number of game balls has entered the game, the first effect means performs the ball effect according to the entry , Regulating the ballistic production of the second production means,
Ball entrance by the case where game balls exceeds the specified number has ball entrance, the first effect means and said second directing means when the predetermined error notification effect during the special game effects have been made A gaming machine characterized by restricting production.

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