JP6499694B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrange ball machine, and a slot machine.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, symbols are displayed in a variable manner when the symbol start condition is established, and a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated when the stop symbol after the change becomes a jackpot mode, for example. . In this type of gaming machine, for example, during symbol variation, the symbol variation effect is executed according to a predetermined variation pattern, and various effects such as a notice effect according to the jackpot reliability are executed to improve the interest. (Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-023556 A

By the way, with recent gaming machines, the production has become more complex and diversified, so it is difficult for players to understand which productions should be noticed and at what timing the productions will appear. It's hard to say that they are doing well.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a noticeable effect is easily understood by a player and the effect of the effect can be sufficiently exhibited.

The present invention includes a display means 60 and an effect control means 138 capable of executing various effects on the display means 60, and the effect control means 138 has a specific effect and a predetermined time before execution of the specific effect. The timing effect that starts the display related to the timing of the time can be executed, and in the specific effect, either the success effect or the failure effect appears following the beat effect, and the beat effect is displayed before the time count ends by the time effect. It is configured to start and execute either the success effect or the failure effect after the time measurement by the time effect is finished, and the specific effect when the time effect is performed does not perform the time effect. There is a higher possibility that the success effect will appear than the specific effect.
Further, the effect control means 138 may be configured to execute the specific effect after the timing effect ends, or to end the timing effect substantially simultaneously with or after the end of the specific effect. You may comprise.
The display unit 60 can display the symbol 80 in a variable manner, and the effect control unit 138 can execute a reach effect when the symbol 80 is in a reach state, and starts executing the reach effect. The execution of the timing effect can be started before, and the specific effect can be executed after the execution of the reach effect is started.
In addition, the display means 60 can display the symbol 80 in a variable manner, and a storage unit 119 that can store information relating to the variable display of the symbol 80 that has not yet been started as the hold information, and a hold display corresponding to the hold information. The display control means 138 can start execution of the timing effect during the first period in which the hold display is executed, and the hold display is not executed. The specific effect may be executable during the second period.

  According to the present invention, it is possible for a player to easily obtain a noticeable effect, and the effect of the effect can be sufficiently exhibited.

1 is an overall front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of the movable body of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the position and origin detection means of the movable body for every game mode of the pachinko machine. It is a rear view of the lower movable production | presentation means of the same pachinko machine. It is a front view of the lower movable production | presentation means of the pachinko machine. It is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the hit probability and fluctuation time of the normal symbol for every gaming state of the pachinko machine, and the opening / closing pattern of the second special symbol starting means. Shows the corresponding relationship between the type of jackpot game corresponding to the first and second special symbols of the pachinko machine, the jackpot opening pattern, the special game state, the formula for calculating the expected number of balls, and the presence or absence of promotion effect of the planned number of balls FIG. It is a figure which shows the acquisition ball number command of the same pachinko machine, its transmission timing, and the process at the time of reception. It is a figure which shows an example of the transmission timing of the jackpot state designation command and jackpot related information designation command of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the jackpot state designation | designated command and jackpot appearance related information designation | designated command of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the calculation formula of the number of expected acquisition balls of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation symbol of the same pachinko machine, a hold display image, and a change pending image. It is a figure which shows an example of the left strike guidance image and the right strike guidance image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the error alerting | reporting image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the volume adjustable notification image and light quantity adjustable notification image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the volume setting image and light quantity setting image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the power saving mode alerting | reporting image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the acquired ball number management process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern selection table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice selection table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer production | presentation selection table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice (specific effect) used as the object of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice (specific effect) used as the object of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the timer image and timer stock number alerting | reporting image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer initial value increase effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the allocation table of the audio | voice channel of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the first half part in an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the second half part in an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display of the liquid crystal display means from the end stage of the jackpot fluctuation of the pachinko machine to the jackpot game. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display of a liquid crystal display means from the time of the jackpot game of the same pachinko machine until the start of the next effect symbol variation. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the customer waiting | waiting effect process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the menu displayable alert image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement pattern of a movable body in the customer waiting state of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the origin return operation | movement of a movable body at the time of the customer waiting state completion | finish of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the movable body return process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the origin return process with respect to the lower movable body of the pachinko machine. The drive step, sensor detection range and push-in operation of the lower movable body of the pachinko machine It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the movable body return process of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the timer image of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer production | presentation selection table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the first half part in an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the second half part in an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the timer image of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice selection table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior notice selection table of the pachinko machine concerning a 5th embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior notice selection table of the pachinko machine concerning the 6th Embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior notice selection table of the pachinko machine concerning the 7th Embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer initial value selection effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the first half part in an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the second half part in an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the timer image during the time measurement interruption in the timer production of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 8th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 10th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer production | presentation selection table of the pachinko machine based on the 11th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the preview selection table of the pachinko machine based on the 12th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 13th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the success or failure effect of the pachinko machine concerning the 14th embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer production | presentation selection table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine which concerns on 15th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine concerning the 16th embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 17th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the change state of the timer image of the pachinko machine concerning the 18th embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the change state of the timer image of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between remaining time and predetermined time.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 40 illustrate a first embodiment in which the present invention is employed in a pachinko machine. 1 and 2, the gaming machine main body 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 disposed on the front side of the outer frame 2. The front frame 3 is pivotably attached to the outer frame 2 via a first hinge 4 that is arranged on one end side in the left-right direction, for example, the left end side. The outer frame 2 can be locked in a closed state by a locking means 5 provided on the opposite side, for example, the right end side.

  The front frame 3 includes a main body frame 6 and a glass door 7 disposed on the front side of the main body frame 6. The glass door 7 is pivotably attached to the main body frame 6 via a second hinge 8 in the vertical direction arranged at one end side in the left-right direction, for example, the left end side. Can be locked in the closed state. In addition, the 1st hinge 4 and the 2nd hinge 8 are arrange | positioned so that it may become the same axial center, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 2 is formed in a rectangular shape by a pair of left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b and a pair of upper and lower horizontal frame members 2c and 2d. A front cover member 9 made of, for example, a synthetic resin is attached to the front lower portion of the outer frame 2 so as to connect the front lower portions of the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b along the front edge of the lower horizontal frame member 2d. Yes. The front cover member 9 protrudes to the front side of the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b, and the closed body frame 6 is positioned on the upper side thereof. In the outer frame 2, an outer frame upper hinge fitting 11 constituting the first hinge 4 is arranged, for example, on the upper left side, and an outer frame lower hinge fitting 12 is arranged on the upper side of the front cover member 9 in the lower left portion.

  The main body frame 6 is made of synthetic resin and has a rectangular frame portion 13 that can substantially contact the front edge side of the outer frame 2 on the upper side of the front cover member 9 and a game board provided on the upper side in the frame portion 13. The mounting part 14 and the lower mounting part 15 provided on the lower side in the frame part 13 are integrally provided, for example. A game board 16 is detachably mounted from the front side, for example, on the game board mounting part 14, and a launching means 17, a lower speaker 18, etc. are disposed on the front side of the lower mounting part 15. Further, the main body frame 6 includes a main body frame upper hinge fitting 19 constituting the first hinge 4 and a main body frame upper hinge fitting 20 constituting the second hinge 8, for example, at the upper left, the first and second hinges 4, 8. The body frame lower hinge metal fittings 21 constituting each of the above are disposed, for example, in the lower left part.

  The glass door 7 includes a resin door base 22 formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the front side of the main body frame 6. The door base 22 is formed with a window hole 24a of the glass window 24 corresponding to the front side of the game area 23 formed in the game board 16, and a plurality of (here, four) windows around the window hole 24a. The upper speaker 25 and the air blowing effect means 26 are arranged, and an upper decorative cover 27 that covers the upper speaker 25 and the like from the front side is mounted.

  In addition, on the lower front side of the door base 22, the upper plate 30 that stores the game balls paid out from the payout means 28 disposed on the rear side of the main body frame 6 and supplies them to the launching means 17, and the upper plate 30 are full. A lower plate 31 for storing surplus balls and the like, a firing handle 32 for operating the firing means 17, and the like, and a lower decorative cover 33 for substantially covering the upper plate 30, the lower plate 31 and the like from the front side. It is installed. The lower decorative cover 33 is formed in, for example, a forwardly bulging shape, and operation means such as an effect button 34 and a cross operation means 35 that can be pressed by the player are provided on the upper side thereof, for example. The cross operation means 35 includes, for example, four operation units including a rear upper key 35a, a front lower key 35b, a left left key 35c, and a right right key 35d.

  A glass unit 36 is detachably mounted on the back side of the door base 22 so as to substantially close the window hole 24a from the rear side, and is disposed along the edge on the first and second hinges 4 and 8 side. The vertical hinge end side reinforcing sheet metal 37, the vertical opening / closing end side reinforcing sheet metal 38 arranged along the edge of the opening / closing end side, and the left / right lower side reinforcement arranged below the window hole 24a. The sheet metal 39 is detachably fixed by screwing or the like. Further, on the door base 22, the glass door upper hinge fitting 40 constituting the second hinge 8 is arranged, for example, at the upper left portion, and the glass door lower hinge fitting 41 is arranged at the lower left portion, for example.

  Further, for example, on the back side of the lower reinforcing sheet metal 39, a ball feeding unit 42, a lower dish guide unit 43, and the like are mounted. The ball feeding unit 42 is for supplying the game balls in the upper plate 30 one by one to the launching means 17 and is arranged corresponding to the front side of the launching means 17. The lower tray guide unit 43 guides the surplus balls when the upper tray 30 is full and the foul balls returned by the launching means 17 without reaching the game area 23 to the lower tray 31. For example, it is arranged adjacent to the ball feeding unit 42 on the first and second hinges 4 and 8 side.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 16 includes a base plate 45 formed of, for example, a plywood board, and a guide rail 46 that guides the game ball fired from the launching means 17 is annularly formed on the front side of the base plate 45. In addition to being mounted, a number of game nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 23 inside the guide rail 46, in addition to unit parts such as the central display frame unit 47, the start winning unit 48, and the normal winning unit 49. ing. The central display frame unit 47 is disposed, for example, on the upper side of the approximate center of the game area 23, the start winning unit 48 is started below the central display frame unit 47, and the normal winning unit 49 is started below the central display frame unit 47. Arranged on the left side of the winning unit 48 along the inside of the guide rail 46, respectively.

  Further, on the plurality of unit parts 47 to 49, in addition to various display means such as normal symbol display means 51, normal reserved number display means 52, first special symbol display means 53, second special symbol display means 54, etc. A symbol starting means 55, a first special symbol starting means 56, a second special symbol starting means 57, a big winning means 58, a plurality of normal winning means 59, and the like are provided. Further, on the rear side of the base plate 45, a liquid crystal display means (image display means, display means) 60 and a plurality of types, for example, four types of movable effect means 61 to 64 are mounted via a back mounting base (not shown). Has been. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display means 60 is arranged in a vertically long shape.

  The central display frame unit 47 constitutes the display frame of the liquid crystal display means 60. A display window 70 corresponding to the liquid crystal display means 60 is formed at the approximate center thereof, and a mounting hole (not shown) formed in the base plate 45. ) Is detachably mounted from the front side. The central display frame unit 47 is disposed on the outer side of the mounting hole along the front surface of the base plate 45, and a front mounting plate 71 through which a game ball can pass through the front side. A decorative frame 72 that is arranged in a substantially gate shape when viewed from the front and projects forward on the inner peripheral side of the front mounting plate 71, and a stage 73 that is arranged between the left and right lower ends of the decorative frame 72. ing. The game balls that have been launched by the launching means 17 and entered the upper side of the game area 23 are distributed to the left and right at the top of the decorative frame 72, and the left-side downflow path 74a on the left side and the right-side downflow path 74b on the right side of the central display frame unit 47. Or any one of them.

  The central display frame unit 47 is provided with a warp inlet 75 through which a game ball can flow into at least one side of the left flow path 74a side and the right flow path 74b side, for example, the left flow path 74a side. The game ball that has flowed into the warp inlet 75 rolls freely in the left-right direction on the stage 73, and then either the central drop part 76 provided corresponding to the center in the left-right direction of the game area 23 or any other part. It falls from the front to the front.

  Further, on the upper side of the stage 73, an entry preventing means 77 is provided for preventing entry of the game ball to the rear side by rebounding or the like. The entry preventing means 77 is provided so as to project forward from the first entry preventing plate 77a standing in parallel with the base plate 45 along the rear side of the stage 73, and from the upper edge of the first entry preventing plate 77a. The second entry preventing plate 77b is integrally provided, for example. For example, the entire entry prevention means 77 is transparent, and the rear side can be visually recognized from the front side via the entry prevention means 77.

  On the rear side of the central display frame unit 47, four types of movable effect means 61 to 64 of left, right, upper and lower are arranged as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 4A, the left movable effect means 61 supports the left movable body 61a and the left movable body 61a on one end side thereof so as to be swingable around, for example, a longitudinal axis, and in the vertical direction. An elevating support 61c movable up and down along the elevating guide 61b, and an oscillating drive for oscillating the left movable body 61a between an upper oscillating position and a lower oscillating position with respect to the elevating support 61c. Means 61d and elevating drive means 61e for elevating and lowering the elevating support 61c between the upper elevating position and the lower elevating position are provided.

  The left movable body 61a is formed in an arbitrary three-dimensional shape (here, the shape of a human hand), and a horizontal position on the left side of the display window 70 by a swing driving means 61d and a lift driving means 61e made of a stepping motor or the like. Similarly, it can move to the upper position on the upper left side and the lower position on the lower left side. In the case of the horizontal position, the lift support 61c is stopped at the up / down position, and the left movable body 61a is stopped at the bottom swinging position with respect to the lift support 61c. When 61c is in the up / down position, the left movable body 61a is stopped at the upper swing position with respect to the up / down support body 61c, and in the lower position, the up / down support body 61c is in the down / up position, and the left movable body 61a is It stops at the upper swing position with respect to the lifting support 61c.

  The left movable effect means 61 includes an up / down position detecting means 81a capable of detecting that the up / down support body 61c is in the up / down position, and a down / up position detection capable of detecting that the up / down support body 61c is in the down / up position. The means 81b, the upper swing position detecting means 81c capable of detecting that the left movable body 61a is in the upper swing position with respect to the lift support 61c, and the left movable body 61a swinging with respect to the lift support 61c. And a lower swinging position detecting means 81d capable of detecting that it is in the moving position.

  Further, the right movable effect means 62 is formed, for example, substantially in the left and right direction with the left movable effect means 61. As shown in FIG. 4A, the right movable body 62a and the right movable body 62a are arranged at one end side thereof. For example, an elevating support 62c that is supported so as to be swingable around a longitudinal axis and that can move up and down along a vertical elevating guide 62b, and a right movable body 62a are swung upward with respect to the elevating support 62c. A swing drive means 62d that swings between the position and the lower swing position, and a lift drive means 62e that drives the lift support 62c between the upper lift position and the lower lift position are provided.

  The right movable body 62a is formed in an arbitrary three-dimensional shape (here, the shape of a human hand), and the lateral position on the right side of the display window 70 by a swing drive means 62d and a lift drive means 62e made of a stepping motor or the like. Similarly, it can move to the upper position on the upper right side and the lower position on the lower right side. In the case of the horizontal position, the lifting support 62c is stopped at the up / down position, and the right movable body 62a is stopped at the downward swinging position with respect to the lifting support 62c. When 62c is in the up / down position, the right movable body 62a is stopped at the upper swing position with respect to the up / down support body 62c, and in the lower position, the up / down support body 62c is in the down / up position, and the right movable body 62a is It stops at the upper swing position with respect to the lifting support 62c.

  The right movable effect means 62 includes an up / down position detecting means 82a capable of detecting that the up / down support body 62c is in the up / down position, and a down / up position detection capable of detecting that the up / down support body 62c is in the down / up position. The means 82b, the upper swing position detecting means 82c capable of detecting that the right movable body 62a is in the upward swing position with respect to the lift support 62c, and the right movable body 62a swinging with respect to the lift support 62c. And a lower swinging position detecting means 82d capable of detecting that it is in the moving position.

  In this embodiment, the game mode can be selected from a plurality of types, for example, three types, and the positions of the left and right movable bodies 61a and 62a are different for each of the three types of game modes. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the positions of the left and right movable bodies 61a and 62a are set to the horizontal position in the first mode, to the lower position in the second mode, and to the upper position in the third mode. As described above, the left and right movable bodies 61a and 62a have different origin positions for each game mode. For example, the horizontal position in the first mode, the lower position in the second mode, and the upper position in the third mode, respectively. This is the origin position. Accordingly, the origin detecting means of the left movable body 61a is the up / down position detecting means 81a and the bottom swing position detecting means 81d in the first mode, and the bottom lift position detecting means 81b and the top swing position detecting means 81c in the second mode, In the third mode, there are an up / down position detecting means 81a and an up / down position detecting means 81c. In the first mode, the origin detecting means of the right movable body 62a is an up / down position detecting means 82a and a down swing position detecting means 82d, In the second mode, the lower lift position detection means 82b and the upper swing position detection means 82c, and in the third mode, the upper lift position detection means 82a and the upper swing position detection means 82c.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the upper movable effect means 63 moves in the vertical direction on the upper movable body 63a and the left and right ends of the upper movable body 63a along the vertical guides 63b and 63b. Elevating supports 63c and 63c that support the elevating support 63c and elevating drive means 63d and 63d that elevate and lower the elevating support 63c between the upper elevating position and the lower elevating position. The upper movable body 63a is disposed in a horizontally long shape on the front side of the liquid crystal display means 60, and has an arbitrary decoration (not shown) on the front side, for example, and left and right lifting drive means 63d and 63d made of a stepping motor or the like. For example, the display window 70 can be moved between the upper position on the upper end side and the lower position on the lower end side while maintaining a substantially horizontal state. The upper movable effect means 63 includes an upper position detecting means 83a that can detect that the upper movable body 63a is in the upper position, and a lower position detecting means 83b that can also detect that the upper movable body 63a is in the lower position. In the present embodiment, the upper position of the upper movable body 63a is the origin position, and the upper position detection means 83a is the origin detection means.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the lower movable effect means 64 includes a lower movable body 64a and a lower drive means 64b such as a stepping motor for driving the lower movable body 64a. The lower movable body 64a is disposed in a horizontally long shape on the front side of the liquid crystal display means 60, and has, for example, an arbitrary decoration (not shown) on the front side. For example, the lower drive means is maintained in a substantially horizontal state. Due to the drive of 64b, the entire position can be moved between a lower position positioned below the display window 70 and an upper position positioned at least partially within the display window 70. The lower movable effect means 64 includes an upper position detecting means 84a that can detect that the lower movable body 64a is in the upper position, and a lower position detecting means 84b that can also detect that the lower movable body 64a is in the lower position. In the present embodiment, the upper position of the lower movable body 64a is the origin position, and the upper position detection means 84a is the origin detection means.

  Hereinafter, the drive mechanism of the lower movable effect means 64 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The drive mechanism of the lower movable effect means 64 is driven by the left base body 85 and the right base body 86, which support the lower movable body 64a so as to be movable up and down, for example, on both left and right ends, the lower drive means 64b, and the lower drive means 64b. Driving force transmitting means 87 for transmitting force to the lower movable body 64a. The driving force transmission means 87 includes a driving arm 88 that swings in conjunction with the up-and-down movement of the lower movable body 64a, and a crank gear 89 that converts the rotational operation of the lower driving means 64b into a swinging operation of the driving arm 88. And.

  The left base body 85 and the right base body 86 are disposed on the rear side of the central display frame unit 47 corresponding to the lower left and right of the display window 70, and are detachably fixed to, for example, the back mounting base. As shown, guide holes 90 and 91 formed in the shape of long holes in the vertical direction are provided. The lower movable body 64a is provided with two slide engaging portions 92a, 92b, 93a, 93b on both right and left ends. The left slide engaging portions 92a, 92b are provided in the guide hole 90 and the right slide engaging portion. When the joint portions 93a and 93b are slidably engaged with the guide holes 91, the lower movable body 64a is slidable in the vertical direction while maintaining a substantially horizontal posture.

  The drive arm 88 is formed, for example, in the shape of an elongated plate, and is disposed on the rear side of the right base body 86. One end side (right end side) of the drive arm 88 is rotatable around the rotation axis 88a in the front-rear direction by the right base body 86. The slide engaging portion 93a of the lower movable body 64a is slidably engaged with a first guide hole 94 in the longitudinal direction that is supported and formed on the other end side (left end side). The rotation shaft 88a is disposed at a height position corresponding to the approximate center of the movable range of the slide engagement portion 93a.

  The crank gear 89 is disposed between the right base body 86 and the rear drive arm 88 corresponding to, for example, substantially the center in the longitudinal direction of the drive arm 88, and is rotated around the rotation shaft 89a in the front-rear direction by the right base body 86. It is supported freely. The rotating shaft 89a is disposed at substantially the same height as the rotating shaft 88a. For example, on the back side of the crank gear 89, one slide engagement portion 95 is provided in the vicinity of the outer peripheral portion, and this slide engagement portion 95 is formed in the longitudinal direction formed near the center portion of the drive arm 88. The second guide hole 96 is slidably engaged.

  Further, on the back side of the right base body 86, a lower drive means 64b, a drive gear 97 fixed to the drive shaft of the lower drive means 64b, and a relay gear 98 for interlocking the drive gear 97 and the crank gear 89 are provided. Is arranged. As a result, when the lower drive means 64b is operated in either the forward or reverse direction, the crank gear 89 rotates, whereby the slide engagement portion 95 rotates while sliding in the second guide hole 96 of the drive arm 88. Since the drive arm 88 swings to move around the shaft 89a, the lower movable body 64a is moved to the upper position (FIGS. 6A and 7A) and the lower position (FIGS. 6B and 7). (B)) and move up and down. When the lower movable body 64a is in the upper position, as shown in FIG. 6A, the direction from the rotation shaft 89a to the slide engagement portion 95 in the crank gear 89 and the second guide hole 96 in the drive arm 88 are set. The directions are substantially perpendicular to each other, and the mechanism is locked. The same applies to the case where the lower movable body 64a is in the lower position (FIG. 6B).

  Further, for example, on the front side of the crank gear 89, a protrusion 99 is provided within a predetermined angle range along the circumferential direction as shown in FIG. The upper position detecting means 84a and the lower position detecting means 84b are constituted by, for example, a transmissive photosensor, and when the lower movable body 64a is in the upper position, the upper position detecting means 84a as shown in FIG. Is turned ON by detecting one end side of the protrusion 99, and when the lower movable body 64a is in the lower position, the lower position detecting means 84b is connected to the other end of the protrusion 99 as shown in FIG. It is arranged to be turned on by detecting the side.

  In the present embodiment, the upper position detecting means 84a is turned on within the range from the upper position (origin position) to the lower position side until the lower movable body 64a moves 12 steps (FIG. 40). reference).

  The normal symbol starting means 55 is for starting the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display means 51, and is constituted by a passage gate or the like through which a game ball can pass, and a passage detection means 55a for detecting the passage of the game ball. It has. As shown in FIG. 3, the normal symbol starting means 55 is provided, for example, on the front side of the front mounting plate 71 on the right side of the central display frame unit 47, and allows a game ball flowing down the right flow path 74b to pass through. ing.

  The normal symbol display means 51 is for variably displaying a normal symbol, and includes a plurality of light emitters (for example, LEDs) corresponding to a plurality of normal symbols (for example, two types of “O” and “X”), For example, it is arranged in the decorative frame 72 of the central display frame unit 47. The normal symbol display means 51 blinks so that a plurality of light emitters emit light in a predetermined order based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol starter 55, and is acquired when the normal symbol starter 55 detects the game ball. When the hit determination random number value included in the normal random number information matches a predetermined hit determination value, for example, the “◯” side light emitter corresponding to the hit mode (predetermined mode) is turned on, and otherwise For example, the “×” side light emitter corresponding to the disengagement mode is turned on and stopped. When the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the normal symbol display means 51 is in a hit state, a normal profit state occurs.

  Further, when the normal symbol starting means 55 detects a game ball during the normal holding period including during the symbol change of the normal symbol display means 51 and during the normal profit state, the normal random number information acquired thereby is determined in advance. The stored upper limit number, for example, 4 is stored as a limit, and each time the normal holding period ends, one is digested to change the normal symbol. The number of stored ordinary random number information (ordinary holding number) is notified to the player by the normal holding number display means 52 and the like. The normal number-of-holds display means 52 is disposed, for example, in the decorative frame 72 of the central display frame unit 47.

  The first special symbol starting means 56 is for starting symbol variation by the first special symbol display means 53, and is constituted by a non-opening / closing type winning means having no opening / closing means, and a game ball for detecting a winning game ball The detection means 56a is provided. The first special symbol starting means 56 is provided, for example, in the start winning unit 48, and is disposed in an upward opening shape corresponding to the central dropping portion 76 of the stage 73, and is a warp on the left flow path 74a side. Due to the presence of a route for winning a prize from the entrance 75 via the stage 73, the game ball flowing down the left flow path 74a can win with a higher probability than the game ball flowing down the right flow path 74b. Yes. When a game ball wins the first special symbol starting means 56, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as a winning ball per winning.

  The second special symbol starting means 57 is for starting the symbol variation by the second special symbol display means 54, and an open state in which the game ball can be won by the operation of the opening / closing part 101 and a prize cannot be won (or from the open state). Is also comprised of open / close-type winning means that can be changed to a closed state that is difficult to win, and is provided with a game ball detecting means 57a that detects a winning game ball, and the normal symbol display means 51 is subjected to a stop symbol after fluctuation. When the normal profit state occurs in the mode (predetermined mode), the opening / closing part 101 is changed from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time.

  The second special symbol starting means 57 is disposed on the front mounting plate 71 in the right part of the central display frame unit 47 and on the downstream side of the normal symbol starting means 55, for example, and has flowed down the left flow path 74a. A game ball that has flowed down the right flow path 74b is more likely to win a prize than a ball. For example, the opening / closing part 101 can swing around a rotation axis in the left-right direction provided on the lower side. In the closed state, the opening / closing part 101 is substantially flush with, for example, the front mounting plate 71 and allows the game ball to pass through the front side. In this case, the game ball is awarded backward in a slanting downward slope on the front side of the front mounting plate 71. When a game ball wins the second special symbol starting means 57, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as a prize ball per winning.

  The first special symbol display means 53 is composed of one or a plurality of display means, for example, a seven-segment type display means capable of variably displaying one first special symbol, and the first special symbol start means 56 is a game. The jackpot determination random number value included in the first special random number information obtained when the first special symbol starting means 56 detects the game ball by displaying the first special symbol fluctuating for a predetermined time on condition that a ball is detected is determined in advance. When it matches with the determined jackpot determination value, it stops in the first jackpot mode, and in other cases it stops in the first off mode. When the stop symbol after the change of the first special symbol display means 53 becomes the first big hit mode, the first special profit state occurs.

  The second special symbol display means 54 is composed of one or a plurality of, for example, one segment special display means capable of variably displaying the second special symbol, and the second special symbol start means 57 is a game. A jackpot determination random number value included in the second special random number information acquired when the second special symbol starting means 57 detects the game ball by displaying the second special symbol fluctuating for a predetermined time on condition that a ball is detected is determined in advance. When it matches with the determined jackpot determination value, it stops in the second jackpot mode, and otherwise it stops in the second miss mode. When the stop symbol after the change of the second special symbol display means 54 becomes the second big hit mode, the second special profit state occurs.

  The first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are disposed, for example, in the decorative frame 72 of the central display frame unit 47. The first and second special symbols are not composed of, for example, numeric symbols, but are composed of a plurality of types of symbols consisting of combinations of lines and points that have no special meaning as such. A plurality are the first and second big hit modes, and the others are the first and second off modes.

  Also, the first and second special symbols are started during the special suspension period including the first special symbol display means 53 during the symbol variation, the second special symbol display means 54 during the symbol variation and the first and second special profit states. When the means 56 and 57 detect a game ball, the first and second special random number information acquired at that time is stored with a predetermined upper limit holding number, for example, four as a limit. Then, when the reserved memory on the second special symbol side is 1 or more at the end of the special reservation period (when the symbol variation start condition for the second special symbol is satisfied), the reserved memory of the second special symbol is digested. To change the second special symbol, and when only the reserved memory on the first special symbol side is 1 or more (when the symbol variation start condition for the first special symbol is satisfied), the first special symbol is reserved. The first special symbol is changed by digesting the memory. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not both fluctuating, and there is a reserved memory on both the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side. Is designed to preferentially change the second special symbol. Note that the number of stored first and second special random number information (first and second special reserved numbers) is notified to the player by the liquid crystal display means 60 and the like.

  The big winning means (special winning means) 58 is an open / close-type winning means having an opening / closing plate 102 that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can be won and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won, and detects a winning game ball. The game ball detecting means 58a is provided, and the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, which are generated when the first and second special symbols of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are stopped in the first and second big hit modes after the fluctuations. During the second special profit state, the opening / closing plate 102 opens to the front side in accordance with a predetermined jackpot opening pattern, and the game ball that has dropped thereon is awarded to the inside. The special winning means 58 is disposed, for example, at the lower right side of the central display frame unit 47 and downstream of the second special symbol starting means 57, and the right winning path 74b is more than the game ball flowing down the left flowing path 74a. The game balls that have flowed down are more likely to win prizes. When a game ball wins the big winning means 58, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as a winning ball per winning. In the present embodiment, the number of winning balls per winning to the big winning means 58 is twelve. In the following description, the first special profit state and the second special profit state are collectively referred to as “jackpot game”.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, there are four types of jackpot games (first special profit state) A1 to A4 that occur when the first special symbol becomes the first jackpot mode, and the second special symbol is first. There are 10 types of jackpot games (second special profit state) that occur in the case of 2 jackpot modes, B1 to B10, and any one of a plurality of types of jackpot release patterns is assigned to each jackpot game. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 10, there are six types of jackpot opening patterns of this embodiment: 15R / 15R, 10R / 15R, 6R / 15R, 4R / 15R, 10R / 10R, 6R / 10R, and jackpot games A1, A2 , B1, B2, B4 to B7 have 15R / 15R opening patterns, jackpot games A3 and B9 have 6R / 15R opening patterns, jackpot games A4 have 6R / 10R opening patterns, jackpot games B3 have 10R / The 10R opening pattern is assigned to the jackpot game B8, and the 10R / 15R opening pattern is assigned to the jackpot game B10.

  Here, the denominator side in “◯ R / □ R” is the total number of rounds, and in the case of 15R and 10R, the jackpot round is performed 15 times and 10 times, respectively. There are two types of jackpot rounds, for example, “with ball” and “without ball”, and the numerator side of “○ R / □ R” indicates the number of rounds with ball in the total number of rounds. Yes.

  In the round with a payout, after the big winning means 58 is released, the big winning means 58 is closed when a predetermined number (maximum count number) is reached or the predetermined number of times has passed. (Predetermined opening operation), the player can easily win the maximum number of game balls if the player normally hits the right winning means 58 on the right flow path 74b side, and a predetermined number of prizes are awarded. A ball can be easily acquired. In this embodiment, the maximum count number is 8.

  On the other hand, in the round without a ball, the big winning means 58 is opened one or more times for a very short time, and it is difficult for the player to win the game ball even if the player hits the right. I cannot expect to win a prize ball. Therefore, for example, when 4R / 15R and 6R / 10R are compared, the total number of rounds is 15R and 10R, but the former is more, but the number of rounds with balls is 4R and 6R, and the latter is more. Is advantageous to the player.

  In addition, a round without a ball is executed after all rounds with a ball are completed, for example. Therefore, for example, in the case of the 6R / 15R opening pattern, the first R to 6R are rounds with a ball and the seventh R to 15R are rounds without a ball.

  The normal winning means 59 is a non-opening / closing type winning means that does not have an opening / closing means, and includes a game ball detecting means 59a for detecting a winning game ball. For example, a plurality of normal winning units 49 on the left flow path 74a side, For example, one piece is also arranged on the side of the right winning means 58 on the right flow down path 74b side. When a game ball wins the normal winning means 59, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as a prize ball per winning.

  In addition, on the liquid crystal display means 60, for example, the effect design 80 is variably displayed in parallel with the variability display of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 53, 54. Various images such as first and second hold display images X1 to X4 and Y1 to Y4 indicating two special hold numbers can be displayed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 15 and the like, the effect design 80 is composed of a combination of a number part 80a composed of numbers such as 1 to 8 and a character or other decoration part 80b attached to the number part, For example, it is possible to vary in a plurality of columns in a predetermined direction (here, three columns in the left-right direction). For example, the variation by vertical scroll or the like starts according to a predetermined variation pattern substantially simultaneously with the start of variation of the first and second special symbols. The first and second special symbols are stopped in a predetermined order such as left, right, and middle so as to be finally stopped substantially simultaneously with the stop of fluctuation. In the production symbol 80, for example, the case where all the symbols are arranged in the same design is a jackpot production mode, the other is a production scheme in which the first and second special symbols are the first and second jackpot modes. The production symbol 80 is a jackpot production mode, and when the first and second special symbols are the first and second off modes, the production symbol 80 is a off mode.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine. In FIG. 8, the main control board (main control means) 103 controls the game control. In addition to the display means such as the normal symbol display means 51, the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, the normal symbol start-up. The passage detecting means 55a provided in the means 55, the game ball detecting means 56a to 59a provided in the winning means 56 to 59, and the like are connected.

  Further, sub-control boards such as an effect control board 104, a liquid crystal control board 105, a payout control board 106, and a launch control board 107 are connected below the main control board 103. The effect control board (sub-control means) 104 performs effect control based on the control command from the main control board 103, and the speakers 18, 25, the illumination means 108, the movable effect means 61 to 64, and the air blowing effect means 26. In addition to various production means such as the above, operation means such as a production button 34 and a cross operation means 35 are connected. In addition, the electrical decoration means 108 is comprised by LED etc. which are arrange | positioned at the various unit components on the game board 16 besides the upper and lower decoration covers 27 and 33. FIG.

  The liquid crystal control board 105 controls the liquid crystal display means 60 based on a control command from the effect control board 104. The payout control board 106 controls the payout means 28 based on a control command from the main control board 103, and a launch control board 107 is connected to the lower part thereof. The launch control board 107 controls the launch means 17 based on a launch control signal from the payout control board 106, an operation signal from the launch handle 32, and the like. The firing control board 107 is disposed on the back side of the launching means 17, for example.

  The main control board 103 includes a normal random number generation processing unit 111 constituted by a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, etc., a normal starting port check processing unit 112, a normal random number storage unit 113, a normal symbol processing unit 114, a normal symbol display control unit 115, Normal profit state generation means 116, special random number generation processing means 117, special start port check processing means 118, special random number storage means 119, special symbol processing means 120, special symbol display control means 121, jackpot game generation means 122, special game state A generating unit 123, a winning processing unit 124, a control command transmitting unit 125, and the like are provided.

  The normal random number generation processing unit 111 is configured to repeatedly generate a hit determination random number or the like used for determining whether or not the changed normal symbol is set as a hit state at predetermined time intervals. The normal start port check processing means 112 performs processing based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol start means 55. Based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol start means 55, the normal random number generation processing means 111 It is configured to obtain the generated ordinary random number information such as a hit determination random number value and store the ordinary random number information in the first-in first-out type ordinary random number storage means 113 with a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, four) as a limit. Has been.

  The normal symbol processing means 114 performs processing related to the normal symbol fluctuation display. The normal symbol display means 51 is in a state capable of variable display, and one or more hit determination random number values are stored in the normal random number storage means 113. On the condition that the number of normal holdings is 1 or more, a hit determination random number value is extracted from the head of the normal random number information queue stored in the normal random number storage means 113, and the hit determination random number value is determined in advance. A hit determination function that makes a hit / miss determination according to whether or not it matches a predetermined hit determination value, and a normal stop that selects the type of stop symbol after fluctuation of the normal symbol based on the hit / miss determination result A symbol selection function, a variation time selection function for selecting a variation time of a normal symbol, and the like are provided.

  The normal symbol display control means 115 controls the display of the normal symbol display means 51 based on the normal symbol processing by the normal symbol processing means 114. The normal symbol display means 51 is in a state in which the normal symbol display means 51 can be variably displayed and the normal random number storage means. The normal symbol display means 51 starts the change of the normal symbol on the condition that one or more pieces of normal random number information is stored in 113 (the number of normal holdings is 1 or more), and is selected by the normal symbol processing means 114 Based on the elapse of the change time, the normal symbol change is stopped at the stop symbol selected by the normal symbol processing means 114.

  The normal profit state generating means 116, when the stop symbol after the change of the normal symbol display means 51 is in a winning mode based on the result of the hit determination by the normal symbol processing means 114 is a win, the second special symbol The starting means 57 generates a normal profit state that changes to an open state according to any of a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns, for example. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, a normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × opened once) and an extended opening / closing pattern (for example, an opening / closing pattern set so that the opening time is longer than the normal opening / closing pattern) 2 types of opening and closing patterns (2 seconds x 3 times open) are set. If the extension is in the open extension state (with open extension), which will be described later, the extended open / close pattern is used. Otherwise (no open extension) A normal open / close pattern is selected.

  The special random number creation processing means 117 is a jackpot determination random number used for determination of jackpot / off, a symbol determination random number used for selection of a stop symbol after variation of a special symbol, a variation pattern random number used for selection of a variation pattern, and other predetermined patterns It is configured to perform special random number generation processing that repeatedly generates random numbers.

  The special start port check processing means 118 performs processing based on winning of game balls to the first and second special symbol start means 56 and 57. The first and second special symbol start means (symbol start means) 56 , 57, the first and second special random number information (the jackpot determination random number value created by the special random number creation processing means 117, the jackpot symbol random number value, etc.) Specific information relating to a variable symbol display) and special random number storage means (random number storage means, reservation storage means) with the first and second special random number information limited to a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, 4) 119) and the first and second hold increase commands for specifying the increased first and second special hold numbers and the like are transmitted to the effect control board 104 via the control command transmission means 125. It is.

  Further, the special start port check processing means 118 includes a prefetch determination means 118a. The prefetch determination means 118a uses the first and second special random number information acquired when the game ball wins the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57, for example, at the time of acquisition. A look-ahead determination is made as to whether or not the jackpot determination random number value included in the special random number information matches the first and second jackpot determination values. This pre-reading determination result is sent to the effect control board 104 or the like by the first and second hold increase commands transmitted based on the winning of the game ball to one of the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57, for example. Communicated.

  The special symbol processing means 120 performs processing related to the variable display of the first and second special symbols. When the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are in a state in which the variable display is possible, the second If the number of special hold is 1 or more, take the first jackpot determination random number value from the queue of the second special random number information, if only the first special hold number is 1 or more, from the queue of the first special random number information, A jackpot determination function for determining whether or not the jackpot determination random number value matches a predetermined jackpot determination value, and depending on the result of the jackpot determination, the first and second special random number information Special stop symbol selection function for selecting a stop symbol after fluctuation of the first and second special symbols based on the included jackpot symbol random number value, etc., and the variation pattern of the first and second special symbols according to the result of jackpot determination Multiple And a change pattern selection function for selecting from among classes.

  The jackpot games A1 to A4 and B1 to B10 (FIG. 10) of the present embodiment correspond to stop symbols when the first and second special symbols become the first and second jackpot modes. As shown in FIG. 10, the jackpot games A1 to A4 and B1 to B10 are associated with either a probability change state or a short time state as a special game state described later.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the variation pattern of the production symbol 80, the variation pattern without reach that does not go through reach, the reach production after executing the reach production A after reaching reach, or the out-of-reach / big hit state that becomes the out-of-game or jackpot mode 5 types of variation patterns, reach B out / big hit variation pattern that becomes reach mode or jackpot after executing reach effect B after reach establishment, reach C big hit variation pattern that executes reach effect C after reach establishment and reach effect Are provided, and each variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 22 in accordance with the jackpot determination result. In the example of FIG. 22, when the jackpot determination result is out of place, three variation patterns of no reach, out of reach A, and out of reach B are selected at a selection ratio of 245: 5: 1, and the jackpot determination result is a big hit ( In the case of non-probable variation, two variation patterns of reach A jackpot and reach B jackpot are selected at a selection rate of 80: 171, and when the jackpot determination result is jackpot (probability variation), reach A jackpot and reach B Three variation patterns of jackpot and reach C jackpot are selected with a selectivity of 71: 170: 10.

  As is clear from FIG. 22, assuming that the jackpot probability is 1/300, the reliability of the jackpot game occurrence (hereinafter referred to as jackpot reliability) is 0% for the reachless variation pattern and 9.2% for the reach A variation pattern. The reach B variation pattern is 53.3%, the reach C variation pattern is 100%, and the reliability of the jackpot game occurrence with the probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation jackpot reliability) is the variation pattern without reach. 0%, reach A fluctuation pattern is 4.3%, reach B fluctuation pattern is 26.6%, and reach C fluctuation pattern is 100%.

  In addition, at the start of the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, the first and second reserved decrease commands for designating the first and second special reserved numbers after the reduction, the variation pattern command for designating the variation pattern of the production symbol 80, A symbol designating command or the like for designating the stop symbols of the first and second special symbols is transmitted to the effect control board 104 via the control command transmitting means 125. On the other hand, if both the first and second special reserve numbers are 0 and the first and second special symbols change, such as when the first and second special symbols change, the customer waits. The demo command is transmitted to the effect control board 104 via the control command transmission unit 125.

  The special symbol display control means 121 performs display control of the first and second special symbol display means (symbol display means) 53 and 54. Based on the special symbol processing by the special symbol processing means 120, the first special symbol display means Based on the fact that the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern has elapsed and the variation of the first and second special symbols by the display means 53 or the second special symbol display means 54 is started, The fluctuation of the first and second special symbols is stopped. At the end of the change of the first and second special symbols, a change stop command for instructing stop of change of the effect symbol 80 is transmitted to the effect control board 104 via the control command transmission means 125.

  The jackpot game generating means (profit state generating means) 122 generates a jackpot game (first and second special profit states) advantageous to the player, and the special symbol processing means 120 determines the jackpot determination result (specific result). Is obtained, and when the stop symbol after the first and second special symbols change becomes the first and second jackpot mode (specific mode), the big winning means 58 is released according to a predetermined release pattern. A jackpot game (special game) is generated.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when the first special symbol becomes the first jackpot mode, any one of the four types of A1 to A4 jackpot games, the second special symbol is the second jackpot mode. When it becomes, one of 10 types of jackpot games B1 to B10 is executed. The jackpot release pattern corresponding to each jackpot game is as shown in FIG. For example, in the jackpot game A1, 15 rounds with a ball are executed, and in the jackpot game B10, four rounds with a ball and 11 rounds without a ball are executed.

  The special game state generating means 123 generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player after the jackpot game is over. The special gaming state is a combination of a high probability state and an open extension state, for example, a “latency probability state” in which a high probability state occurs and no open extension state occurs, and a “probability change” in which both a high probability state and an open extension state occur. There are three possible types: “state” and “short-time state” in which a high probability state does not occur and an open extended state occurs. A state in which neither a high probability state nor an open extended state occurs is a normal gaming state.

  During the high probability state, the probability that the first and second special symbols will be the jackpot mode is set to a high probability by increasing the number of jackpot determination values than in the other low probability states. .

  In the open extended state, the opening / closing pattern of the second special symbol starting means 57 is switched from the normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 time opening) to the extended opening / closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds × 3 times opening) ( 9), in addition, with respect to the first and second special symbols, the variation times of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are respectively switched to the shortened variation time shorter than the normal variation time, so that the normal symbols are displayed. The hit probability is from a normal probability (eg, 1/10) to a high probability (eg, 1 / 1.3), the change time is from a normal change time (eg, 27 seconds) to a shortened change time (eg, 2.7 seconds), Each can be switched (FIG. 9).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, either “probability change state” or “short-time state” is generated for each type of jackpot game, for example, whether the next jackpot game occurs, When the second special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times, the probability variation state or the short time state is terminated.

  The winning processing means 124 performs processing related to paying out a winning ball by winning a game ball to each winning means, that is, the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57, the big winning means 58, and the normal winning means 59. For example, the winning numbers for each of the winning means 56 to 59 are counted based on the detection signals from the game ball detecting means 56a to 59a, and the count value of the winning number for each winning means and the set for each winning means. Based on the number of winning balls, for example, a payout number designation command is transmitted to the payout control board 106 via the control command transmission means 125 for each winning prize.

  The control command transmitting means 125 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to a sub control board such as the effect control board 104 and giving a control command. Control commands transmitted from the main control board 103 to the effect control board 104 include those described above, error commands, error release commands, acquired ball number commands, jackpot state designation commands (special game commands), jackpot appearance related information There are designated commands.

  When an error such as a door opening error, a magnetic detection error, a radio wave detection error, a payout error, a winning switch error, an illegal winning error, or the like occurs, the error command is transmitted according to the type of the error. The error cancel command is transmitted in correspondence with the type of error when the error is cancelled.

  The acquired number-of-balls command (BxxH) relates to the number of winning balls acquired during the jackpot game, and as shown in FIG. 11, three types of first to third acquired number-of-balls commands are provided. The first acquired number-of-balls command (BE01H to BE0FH) is transmitted when winning to the big winning means 58, and “01H” (one winning ball) is assigned to the lower byte corresponding to the number of winning balls of the big winning means 58. ) To “0FH” (15 prize balls) are set. The second acquired number-of-balls command (BE11H to BE1FH) is transmitted at the time of over winning to the big winning means 58, and “11H” (the winning ball 1) is assigned to the lower byte corresponding to the number of winning balls of the big winning means 58. Any one of “pieces” to “1FH” (15 prize balls) is set. Here, the over-winning is a win exceeding the maximum count of one round, that is, if the maximum count is 8, the 9th and subsequent wins are won. In this embodiment, the over-winning is also the over-winning. And

  The third winning ball number command (BE21H to BE2FH) is transmitted at the time of winning a winning means other than the big winning means 58 during the big hit game, and is stored in the lower byte corresponding to the number of winning balls of the winning means. Any one of “21H” (1 prize ball) to “2FH” (15 prize balls) is set. In the present embodiment, the normal winning means 59 is also arranged on the right flow path 74b side same as the big winning means 58. However, if the normal winning means 59 is won during the big hit game, the number of winning balls For example, if the number is 3, “BE23H” is transmitted as the third acquired ball number command.

  The jackpot state designation command (F4xxH) designates “spec information”, “game state before jackpot”, and “jackpot game type” regarding the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. At the start of each round, at the start of each round, at the end of each round (at the start of the interval between rounds), at the end of the jackpot game (at the start of the jackpot end interval), etc. are transmitted at multiple timings during the jackpot game Yes.

  The “spec information” indicates which of a plurality of types of specs of the model, and as shown in FIG. 13A, for example, the first byte in the lower byte of the jackpot state designation command (F4xxH). The second bit is allocated, and for example, “00” is set to the two bits if the L specification is used, and “11” is set if the W specification is used. This pachinko machine is set to L spec, for example, and the jackpot game specification shown in FIG. 10 corresponds to this L spec.

  The “game state before jackpot” indicates which of a plurality of game states before the jackpot game is started. As shown in FIG. 13A, the jackpot state designation command (F4xxH) For example, the third and fourth bits of the lower bytes are allocated, and if the two bits have a low probability and no open extension, “00” is set. If the low probability and the open extension is set, “01” is set. “10” is set when there is a high probability and no extension of extension, and “11” is set when there is a high probability and extension of extension. In this embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, either a probability change state (with high probability / open extension) or a short-time state (low probability / open extension) occurs (FIG. 10), for example, the first and second special If the symbol changes for a predetermined number of times (50 times, 20 times, etc.), the probability variation state and the short-time state end and the normal gaming state (low probability / no open extension) is reached. Open extension, low probability / open extension, low probability / no open extension.

  The “hit game type” indicates which of the jackpot games A1 to A4 and B1 to B10 shown in FIG. 10, and as shown in FIG. 13A, the lower byte of the jackpot state designation command (F4xxH). For example, the fifth to eighth bits are assigned, and any one of “0001” to “1110” is set to the four bits corresponding to the big hit games A1 to A4 and B1 to B10. ing.

  From the above, for example, when the first special symbol becomes a big hit mode and a big hit game A1 occurs in the normal game state without low probability / open extension, the lower byte of the big hit state designation command is “00000001B”, that is, “01H” "

  The jackpot related information designation command designates various information (predetermined information) regarding the number of winning balls expected to be acquired during the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as the expected number of balls to be acquired), as shown in FIG. 13B. Three types of commands are provided: a round number designation command (ADxxH), a maximum count number designation command (AExxH), and a prize winning ball number designation command (AFxxH). Furthermore, the round number designation command (ADxxH) corresponds to, for example, the number of rounds in which there are rounds, the maximum round number designation command (AD01H to AD10H), the middle round number designation command (AD11H to AD20H), the small round number designation command ( AD21H to AD30H) and minimum round number designation commands (AD31H to AD40H) are provided.

  The maximum round number designation command (AD01H to AD10H) designates the maximum number of rounds among a plurality of types of big hit rounds, and "01H" (1R) to "10H" is assigned to the lower byte corresponding to the maximum number of rounds. "(16R)" is set. In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of rounds with a ball is 15R (FIG. 10), the maximum round number designation command is “AD0FH”.

  The medium round number designation command (AD11H to AD20H) for designating the number of medium rounds designates the number of medium rounds among a plurality of types of big hit rounds, and "11H" is set in the lower byte corresponding to the number of medium rounds. Any one of (1R) to “20H” (16R) is set. In the present embodiment, since the number of medium rounds in a round with a ball is 10R (FIG. 10), the medium round number designation command is “AD1AH”.

  The small round number designation command (AD21H to AD30H) designates a small number of rounds among a plurality of types of big hit rounds, and “21H” (1R) to “30H” is assigned to the lower byte corresponding to the small number of rounds. "(16R)" is set. In the present embodiment, since the number of small rounds in a round with a ball is 6R (FIG. 10), the small round number designation command is “AD26H”.

  The minimum round number designation command (AD31H to AD40H) designates the minimum number of rounds among a plurality of types of big hit rounds, and "31H" (1R) to "40H" is assigned to the lower byte corresponding to the minimum number of rounds. "(16R)" is set. In this embodiment, since the minimum number of rounds with a ball is 4R (FIG. 10), the minimum round number designation command is “AD34H”.

  If the number of rounds with a ball is less than four, for example, it is not necessary to transmit all four types of round number designation commands. For example, when there are two types of rounds in a round with a ball, only the maximum round number designation command and the minimum round number designation command may be transmitted.

  The maximum count number designation command (AExxH) designates the maximum count number in one round, and the maximum count number is set in the lower byte. In this embodiment, since the maximum count number is 8, the maximum count number designation command is “AE08H”. The special winning mouth prize ball number designation command (AFxxH) designates the number of prize balls of the special prize winning means 58, and the number of prize balls is set in the lower byte. In this embodiment, the number of winning balls of the big winning means 58 is 12, so that the big winning mouth winning ball designation command is “AF0CH”.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the above-mentioned jackpot related information designation commands are as follows. At the start of the jackpot game (at the start of the jackpot start interval), at the start of each round, at the end of each round (at the start of the interval between rounds), and at the end of the jackpot game It is transmitted at multiple timings in the jackpot game, such as the time (at the start of the jackpot end interval), etc., at the time of power-on, at the time of power failure recovery, at the start of the customer waiting demonstration, at the start of fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, etc. Also sent at timing.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the production control board 104 includes a special reserved number display control unit 131, a firing guidance notification control unit 132, an error notification control unit 133, a volume adjustment unit 134, a light amount, and the like configured by a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. An adjustment unit 135, a power saving mode setting unit 136, an acquired ball number management unit 137, a symbol variation effect control unit 138, a big hit effect control unit 139, a customer waiting control unit 140, a movable body return control unit 141, and the like are provided.

  The special hold number display control means (hold display control means) 131 controls the display of the first and second special hold numbers (hold display) on the liquid crystal display means 60. As shown in FIG. Corresponding to the increase / decrease in the number of the first and second special reserves, the first hold display images X1 to X4 corresponding to the first special reserve number (maximum 4) and the second special reserve number (maximum 4) The two hold display images Y1 to Y4 and the changing hold image Z corresponding to the changing first and second special symbols are displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 via the liquid crystal control board 105.

  In this embodiment, in order to preferentially digest the reserved memory of the second special symbol over the reserved memory of the first special symbol, the second special symbol side is also given priority with respect to the reserved display, for example, the first reserved display images X1 to X1. The second hold display images Y1 to Y4 are partially overlapped and displayed on the front side of X4. When the first and second hold increase commands are received from the main control board 103, the first and second hold display images X1 to Y1 are additionally displayed at the end of the queue. When the first and second hold decrease commands are received from the main control board 103, the first and second hold display images X1 to Y1 are shifted one by one toward the front side of the queue. The pushed first and second hold display images X1 and Y1 are moved to a predetermined position, for example, and changed to a changing hold image Z. In addition, since the fluctuation | variation of a 2nd special symbol has priority over a 1st special symbol, while the 2nd hold display image Y1- is displayed, there is no increase about 1st hold display image X1-. Will not decrease.

  The firing guidance notification control means 132 controls the display of the firing guidance image 151 and other firing guidance notifications indicating that the game area 23 should be fired aiming at one of the left and right sides. In the firing guidance image 151, for example, a left-handed guidance image 151 a (FIG. 16A) such as “← left-handed” indicating that the firing should be aimed at the left-down flow path 74 a side, and a right-flow-down path 74 b side. There is a right-handed guiding image 151b (FIG. 16B) such as “right-handed →” indicating that it should be fired.

  In this embodiment, during the normal gaming state, the probability that the normal symbol display means 51 will be in a hit state is low, and even if the normal profit state occurs due to the hit state, the opening time of the second special symbol starter 57 is slight. (FIG. 9), the possibility of winning the second special symbol starting means 57 is extremely low. Therefore, during the normal gaming state, rather than aiming the right symbol starting means 55 and the second special symbol starting means 57 on the right flow down path 74b side, the left special is applied to the first special flow starting from the left flow path 74a side. It is more advantageous for the player to aim for winning the symbol starting means 56. Accordingly, it is desirable to display the left-handed guidance image 151a at a predetermined timing, for example, at the end of the special gaming state.

  On the other hand, since the big winning means 58 is opened during the big hit game, the player should make a right turn aiming at the big winning means 58 on the right flow down path 74b side. Further, during the open extended state, the probability that the normal symbol display means 51 will be in a hit state becomes high, and the opening time of the second special symbol starter 57 when the normal profit state occurs in the hit state becomes longer. (FIG. 9), it is more advantageous for the player to make a right strike aiming at the normal symbol starting means 55 and the second special symbol starting means 57 on the right flow down path 74b side. Therefore, for example, during the big hit game and in the extended extended state, it is desirable to display the right strike guidance image 151b.

  Note that only one of the left-handed guidance image 151a and the right-handed guidance image 151b, for example, the right-handed guidance image 151b may be displayed.

  The error notification control means 133 controls error notification. For example, the error notification control means 133 notifies the liquid crystal display means 60 via the liquid crystal control board 105 until an error release command is received after receiving an error command from the main control board 103. Error notification such as displaying an image 152 is executed. For example, in the case of a door opening error, an error notification image 152 such as “door open” is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 from the reception of the door opening command from the main control board 103 to the reception of the door opening release command. (FIG. 17).

  The volume adjusting means 134 performs control related to volume setting, and a volume adjustable notification image 153a (indicating that an operation for volume adjustment is possible during a volume adjustable period in which the player can adjust the volume. 18 (a)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 at a predetermined timing, and the volume setting image 153b (FIG. 19) showing the volume setting status when there is a player operation related to volume adjustment during the volume adjustment possible period. (A)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60. In the present embodiment, the left key 35c and the right key 35d of the cross operation means 35 are assigned for volume adjustment operation. If the left key 35c is pressed during the volume adjustment possible period, the volume is lowered and the right key 35d is pressed. The volume will increase. In addition, you may provide the operation means only for volume adjustment operation.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, the volume-adjustable notification image 153a is composed of, for example, an illustration showing the left key 35c and the right key 35d used for volume adjustment, and the characters “Adjust volume”. Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, the volume setting image 153b is composed of a plurality of (five) scale images corresponding to a predetermined level (for example, five levels) of volume and characters of “volume”. The number of scale images corresponding to the volume setting is displayed in a different mode (for example, display color) from the other scale images.

  When the player operates either the left key 35c or the right key 35d during the volume adjustment possible period, for example, when the volume adjustable notification image 153a (FIG. 18A) is displayed, for example, the volume adjustment is performed. The possible notification image 153 a is deleted from the liquid crystal display unit 60. Further, the volume is changed according to the player's operation, and a volume setting image 153b (FIG. 19A) corresponding to the changed volume is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 for a certain period, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the volume adjustment period is set not only in the customer waiting state to be described later but also in other gaming states. However, for example, a predetermined period such as after power-on may be excluded from the volume adjustment period. . Further, the volume adjustable notification image 153a may always be displayed during the volume adjustable period, or the volume adjustable notification image 153a may be displayed only during a specific period such as during a customer waiting state. When either the left key 35c or the right key 35d is operated in a state where the volume setting image 153b is not displayed, the volume setting image 153b is displayed in the first operation but the volume is not changed. The volume may be changed by the second and subsequent operations after the setting image 153b is displayed.

  The light amount adjustment unit 135 performs control related to the light amount adjustment of the electric decoration unit 108, and the light amount adjustment that the operation for the light amount adjustment is possible during the light amount adjustment period in which the light amount adjustment by the player operation is possible. The light quantity setting indicating the light quantity setting status when the possible notification image 154a (FIG. 18B) is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 at a predetermined timing and a player operation related to the light quantity adjustment is performed during the light quantity adjustable period. The image 154b (FIG. 19B) is configured to be displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60. In the present embodiment, the upper key 35a and the lower key 35b of the cross operation means 35 are assigned for the light amount adjustment operation. If the upper key 35a is pressed during the light amount adjustable period, the light amount increases, and the lower key 35b is pressed. The amount of light decreases. In addition, you may provide the operation means only for light quantity adjustment operation.

  As shown in FIG. 18B, the light quantity adjustable notification image 154a includes, for example, an illustration showing an upper key 35a and a lower key 35b used for light quantity adjustment, and a character “adjust light quantity”. Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, the light quantity setting image 154b is composed of a plurality of (five) scale images corresponding to the light quantity at a predetermined stage (for example, five stages) and the characters “light quantity”. The number of scale images corresponding to the light quantity setting is displayed in a different mode (for example, display color) from the other scale images.

  If the player operates either the upper key 35a or the lower key 35b during the light amount adjustment possible period, for example, if the light amount adjustable notification image 154a (FIG. 18B) is displayed, the light amount adjustment is performed, for example. The possible notification image 154a is erased from the liquid crystal display means 60. In addition, the light amount is changed according to the player's operation, and a light amount setting image 154b (FIG. 19B) corresponding to the changed light amount is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 for a certain period, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the light quantity adjustable period and the volume adjustable period are set to the same period, but both periods may be different. Further, the light quantity adjustable notification image 154a may always be displayed during the light amount adjustable period, or the light amount adjustable notification image 154a may be displayed only during a specific period such as during a customer waiting state. If either the upper key 35a or the lower key 35b is operated when the light amount setting image 154b is not displayed, the light amount setting image 154b is displayed in the first operation, but the light amount is not changed. The light amount may be changed by the second and subsequent operations after the setting image 154b is displayed.

  The power saving mode setting unit 136 sets the power saving mode. When the power saving mode that lowers the power consumption than the normal mode is selected, the power saving mode setting unit 136 sets the power saving mode while waiting for the customer and is in the power saving mode. The power-saving mode notification image 155 (FIG. 20) indicating that the above is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60. During the power saving mode, for example, the power supply to the lighting means 108 is stopped. Note that a switching operation means for selecting either the normal mode or the power saving mode may be provided on the back side of the front frame 3, for example, so that a person in charge of the game hall can operate. In addition, for example, when the volume is set within a predetermined range (for example, the first stage among the first to fifth stages), the power saving mode is set. In other cases, the normal mode is set. The normal mode and the power saving mode may be automatically switched according to the setting status of the setting item (for example, volume).

  The number-of-acquisition management means 137 manages each value related to winning a prize ball in the jackpot game, for example, three types of values “scheduled number of acquisitions”, “number of acquisitions” and “total number of acquisitions”. For example, the acquired ball number management process shown in FIG. 21 is executed for each periodic interruption. Here, “scheduled number of balls” is the number of winning balls expected to be acquired during the jackpot game, “number of acquired balls” is the number of winning balls actually won (paid out) during the jackpot game, “Number of acquired balls” is the total number of winning balls in the jackpot game.

  In the acquired number-of-balls management process (FIG. 21), it is first determined whether or not the symbol variation that becomes a big hit mode is started for any of the first and second special symbols (S1, S2). S1 and S2 can be determined based on a variation pattern command, a symbol designation command, etc. transmitted from the main control board 103. And when the symbol fluctuation | variation which becomes a big hit mode is started about either of the 1st, 2nd special symbols (S1: Yes-> S2: Yes), the calculation formula of the number of expected acquisition balls corresponding to a jackpot game type, Based on the number of rounds (any one of maximum, medium, small, and minimum), the maximum count number, and the number of winning prize winning ball numbers, the expected number of balls to be acquired (scheduled profit amount to be acquired) is calculated.

  Here, in the effect control board 104, the correspondence relationship between the jackpot game types A1 to A4 and B1 to B10 and the calculation formulas A to D of the expected number of balls as shown in FIG. Based on information such as the jackpot game type that is stored in advance and obtained from a variation pattern command or the like, it is possible to select a calculation formula to be used for calculating the expected number of balls to be acquired. Note that the calculation formulas A to D for the expected number of balls are defined as shown in FIG. 14, for example.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13B, the maximum, medium, small, and minimum round numbers, the maximum count number, and the big prize winning ball numbers constituting these calculation formulas A to D are as shown in FIG. A plurality of types of jackpot related information designation commands (predetermined information commands) transmitted from the main control board 103 at the start of symbol variation, that is, a maximum round number designation command (round number command), a middle round number designation command (round number command) From the small round number designation command (round number command), the minimum round number designation command (round number command), the maximum count number designation command (maximum count number command), and the prize winning ball number designation command (prize ball number command) It can be acquired.

  For example, if the jackpot game type is A1, A is selected as the formula for calculating the expected number of balls (FIG. 10), and the maximum number of rounds, the maximum number of counts, and the number of winning prizes are 15, 8, and 12, respectively. Therefore, the expected number of balls is 1440 (= 15 × 8 × 12).

  On the other hand, when it is not at the time of starting the change of the first and second special symbols (S1: No), or when it is at the start of change of the first and second special symbols (S2: No), the process of S3. Is not executed. As described above, by sending the jackpot related information designation command to the effect control board 104 at the time of starting the change of the first and second special symbols, when the change of the first and second special symbols starts. Since it is possible to calculate the expected number of balls in the jackpot game after the change, it is possible to perform an effect relating to the number of balls scheduled to be acquired during the change of the first and second special symbols before the start of the jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot state designation command and the jackpot related information designation command are transmitted to the effect control board 104 at a plurality of timings during the jackpot game including when the jackpot game starts (FIG. 12). ), For example, the number of expected acquisition balls may be recalculated by executing the processing of S3 at each timing. Alternatively, it is determined whether the value obtained from the jackpot related information designation command or the like is the same as the value acquired at the previous timing, and if it is not the same, recalculation of the expected number of balls is performed. Good. In this way, by sending the jackpot state designation command and jackpot related information designation command to the effect control board 104 not only at the start of the jackpot game but at many other timings, the correct value due to the influence of noise or the like. Even if it cannot be transmitted, it can be corrected to a correct value at an early stage.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether any of the first to third acquired ball number commands has been received (S4, S6, S8). When the first winning ball number command transmitted at the time of winning the big winning means 58 is received (S4: Yes), the winning ball number (here, 12) obtained from the command is set as the acquired ball number. Each is added to the total number of acquired balls (S5).

  In addition, when the second acquired ball number command transmitted at the time of over winning is received (S6: Yes), the number of winning balls (here, 12) obtained from the command is calculated as the number of acquired balls and the total number of acquired balls. Each is added to the expected number of balls to be acquired (S7). The over winning is the winning in the round exceeding the maximum count of one round, or the winning in the round without paying out, and since the expected number of balls calculated in S3 does not consider the number of winning balls due to the over winning, this over winning It is necessary to add not only the number of winning balls and the total number of acquired balls but also the number of scheduled balls to be acquired.

  Further, when the third winning ball number command transmitted at the time of winning the winning means other than the big winning means 58 is received (S8: Yes), the winning ball number obtained from the command and the total number of winning balls are obtained. Each is added to the number of balls and the number of balls scheduled to be acquired (S9). Since the planned number of winning balls calculated in S3 does not take into account the winning means other than the big winning means 58, the number of winning balls for winning means other than the big winning means 58 is only the number of winning balls. It is necessary to add to the expected number of balls.

  Then, when the jackpot game is over (S10: Yes), the number of acquired balls and the number of scheduled balls to be acquired are cleared (S11), and when the so-called consecutive villa is over (S12: Yes), the total acquisition The number of balls is cleared (S13), and the acquired number-of-balls management process is terminated.

  The symbol change effect control means (effect control means) 138 controls the change display of the effect symbol 80 and the accompanying effect. The effect symbol control means 138a, the notice effect control means 138b, the timer effect control means 138c, the scheduled acquisition ball A number notice effect control means 138d and the like are provided.

  The production symbol control means 138a performs display control of the production symbol 80 and accompanying voice output, illumination light emission, and the like. When a variation pattern command is received from the main control board 103, the variation pattern command is displayed. On the basis of the variation of the production symbol 80 and the accompanying voice output and illumination light emission, and when the variation stop command is received, the production symbol 80 with the stop symbol selected based on the symbol designation command and the variation pattern command is received. Is stopped, and the accompanying voice output and illumination are stopped.

  The notice effect control means 138b determines whether or not the stop symbol after the first and second special symbols are changed becomes the first and second jackpots, and whether or not a big hit game is generated. The notice effect regarding the fluctuation of the pattern 80 is controlled. Examples of the notice effect include “prefetch notice effect” performed based on the prefetch determination result by the prefetch determination unit 118a, “normal notice effect” performed based on the jackpot determination result at the start of symbol variation by the special symbol processing unit 120, and the like. is there.

  In addition, the “prefetching notice effect” includes, for example, “prefetching” in which the same mode effect is executed in a plurality of symbol variations up to the symbol variation corresponding to the special random number information subjected to the prefetch determination based on the prefetch determination result. In addition to “continuous effect”, the first and second hold display images X1 to Y1 and the changing hold image Z are based on the prefetch determination result, and the first and second special symbols are the first and second jackpot modes. There is a “prefetch hold change effect” or the like displayed in a predetermined display mode as shown in FIG. 15 according to the reliability (hereinafter referred to as jackpot reliability) or the like.

  In addition, the “normal notice effect” displays a notice image corresponding to the jackpot reliability or the like at a predetermined timing while the effect symbol 80 is changing. Further, as the normal notice effect, a button notice effect or the like for displaying a notice image when the effect button 34 or the like is operated in a predetermined operation mode during the operation valid period may be provided.

  The notice effect control means 138b performs a lottery to start execution when a predetermined condition is satisfied such as receiving the first and second hold increase commands and not being in the prefetch continuous effect, for example, When at least one of the pre-reading notice effects (pre-reading continuous effect, pre-reading change effect, etc.) is won, execution of the pre-reading notice effect is started. When the change starts, that is, when the first and second hold decrease commands, the change pattern command, and the symbol designation command are received within a certain time, for example, when a lottery is performed and at least one of the multiple types of normal notice effects is won The normal notice effect is executed while the effect symbol 80 changes.

  In the present embodiment, in the case of the reach B fluctuation pattern, as shown in FIG. 23, the notice b and the notice a before the notice b can be executed as the normal notice effect. As shown in FIG. 25, the notice b displays a moving image of a scene where a fortune is drawn. For example, three kinds of notices b1 to b3 are provided depending on the result of the fortune, and the notice b1, “Nakayoshi” is the notice b2, and “Daiyoshi” is the notice b3. Note that the notices b1 to b3 are the targets of timer effects described later. In addition, the notice a executed before the notices b1 to b3 displays, for example, a predetermined character image as shown in FIG. 26, and is also a target of a timer effect described later.

  Note that, during the execution of the notice a and the notice b, an arbitrary effect sound is output, and the notice effect sound is assigned to the audio channels 20 and 21ch as shown in FIG.

  There are six types of combinations of the notices that can be executed in the case of the reach B variation pattern: notices b1 to b3 and notices a + b1 to a + b3 that execute the notice a before the notices b1 to b3, for example, FIG. As shown in the notice selection table, any one of these six kinds of notices and no notice is selected at a predetermined selection rate in each of the case of losing and the case of jackpot.

  In the example of FIG. 23, when there are seven types of notifications without notice, notices b1 to b3, notices a + b1 to a + b3, and reach B deviation variation patterns, the selection rate is 200: 90: 65: 0: 90: 54: 0. In the case of the reach B big hit variation pattern, the selection ratio is 50: 90: 125: 10: 90: 124: 10, respectively. Therefore, in the case of the reach B fluctuation pattern, if either of the notice b3 and the notice a + b3 appears, that is, if a good luck comes out in the fortune, it will be a big hit. Moreover, although the jackpot reliability is 20% without any notice, the jackpot reliability is higher when any notice appears. In the present embodiment, since any of the notices b1 to b3 always appears after the notice a, the notice a can be said to be a notice effect for the appearance of the notices b1 to b3.

  The timer effect control means 138c controls the timer effect that suggests the timing at which the target specific effect occurs. The timer effect (time effect) of the present embodiment is a method for measuring a predetermined time before the execution of the specific effect, that is, from the first time point to the second time point for executing the specific effect until the second time point. The timer image 156 indicating the remaining time until the second time point when the specific effect occurs is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60. In the present embodiment, as described above, the notice a and the notices b1 to b3 are examples of specific effects that are targets of timer effects.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the timer image 156 includes, for example, a numerical value part 157 that digitally displays the remaining time (time keeping information) and a timer display frame 158 that constitutes the base of the numerical value part 157. The numerical value part 157 For example, when the value of time decreases with the passage of time, and this value becomes 0 (for example, “0:00:00” on the display), a target notice (specific effect) is generated. . A plurality of timer images 156 may be displayed at the same time, but in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, the plurality of timer images 156a, 156b,... Are all in the same form, that is, the same shape, the same color, and the same. The timing speed and subtraction timing (timing at which a predetermined unit time (for example, 1 second) elapses) are the same for all the timer images 156a, 156b,.

  It is desirable that the reliability (for example, the jackpot reliability) regarding the appearance of the predetermined event varies depending on the form of the timer image 156, such as the larger the timer image 156 or the darker the color, the higher the jackpot reliability.

  Further, when displaying a plurality of timer images 156a, 156b,... At different times, the number of timer images 156a not yet displayed (the number of timer stocks) is set to, for example, “timer stock: 1” as shown in FIG. The player can be notified by the timer stock number notification image 159 as described above.

  In addition, during the time measurement by the timer image 156, a timer sound such as “beep” is output every predetermined unit time (for example, 1 second). This timer timing sound is assigned to the audio channel 22ch as shown in FIG. 29, and when displaying a plurality of timer images 156a, 156b,..., A common timer timing sound is used for all of them. In this embodiment, since the timing speed and subtraction timing are the same among the plurality of timer images 156a, 156b,..., There is no sense of incongruity even if a common timer timing sound is used, and thereby a limited audio channel is effectively used. Can be used.

  The timer effect control means 138c determines whether or not to execute the timer effect for the notice when the notice (specific effect) that can be the target of the timer effect is selected in the lottery of the notice effect by the notice effect control means 138b. Is selected by lottery, for example. In the present embodiment, when any one of the notices b1 to b3 and the notices a + b1 to a + b3 (FIG. 23) is selected by the notice effect control means 138b, for each notice based on the timer effect selection table shown in FIG. It is configured to select whether or not to execute the timer effect.

  The timer effect selection table shown in FIG. 24 (a) is used when any of the notices b1 to b3 is selected, and the selection ratio of “no / no timer effect” is 80:29 when the notice b1 is set. 50:59 is set for the notice b2, and 0: 109 is set for the notice b3. In this way, in the example of FIG. 24A, the notice b3 (Daiyoshi) appears only when there is a timer effect, and the result with the notice b is better when there is no timer effect. The possibility of obtaining is high.

  The timer effect selection table shown in FIG. 24 (b) is used when any one of the notices a + b1 to a + b3 is selected. For the notices a and b, there is no timer effect / none / none / yes / yes / yes. The selection rate is set to 50:40:19 for the advance notice a + b1, 20:50:39 for the advance notice a + b2, and 0: 9: 100 for the advance notice a + b3. Thus, in the example of FIG. 24B, the notice b3 (Daiyoshi) appears only when the timer effect is executed for the notice b, and the timer effect is given for both the notices a and b. When it appears, there is a high possibility that it will be the notice b3 (Daiyoshi).

  In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, whether one of a plurality of notices is selected according to the jackpot determination result, and a timer effect is performed for that notice (target effect) as shown in FIG. Choose whether or not. Accordingly, the appearance of the notices a, b1 to b3 corresponds to the jackpot reliability, but the appearance of the timer effect targeted for those notices corresponds to the reliability for the appearance of each notice, but the jackpot Reliability is not directly supported, but only indirectly.

  About the timer initial value in the timer effect, it may be determined in advance for each timer effect, or may be selected by lottery from a plurality of candidates, but as the timer initial value is larger, That is, it is desirable that the reliability (for example, jackpot reliability) regarding the appearance of a predetermined event be higher as the time is longer. In the present embodiment, since the time is measured at a constant time measurement speed from the start of time measurement by the timer to the end of time measurement (until the timer value becomes 0), for example, if the timer initial value is 30 seconds, the timer is 30 seconds after the start of time measurement. The value becomes 0, and a target notice (specific effect) is generated.

  Note that the timing may be started substantially simultaneously with the display of the timer image 156, or the timing may be started after a predetermined time has elapsed since the timer image 156 was displayed. For example, from the start of the display of the timer image 156 It is desirable to configure so that the reliability (for example, jackpot reliability) related to the appearance of a predetermined event becomes higher as the time-waiting time until the timing starts is longer.

  In addition, regarding the timer effect, the pre-time effect may be executed before the timer effect is started. In this embodiment, a timer initial value increase effect can be executed as an example of the pre-time effect. As shown in FIG. 28 (a), this timer initial value increase effect first displays a timer image 156 indicating a predetermined value such as 0, and at the same time during a predetermined operation valid period, for example, to the player, An operation guidance image 160 for prompting an operation (for example, continuous hitting operation) is displayed, and the timer value is increased to a predetermined timer initial value in accordance with the continuous hitting operation of the effect button (operation means) 34 by the player (FIG. 28B). )) It is as follows. When the effect button 34 is not operated during the operation valid period, the timer value may be forcibly increased to the timer initial value at a predetermined timing. In the timer initial value increase effect, the timer initial value may be increased to a predetermined timer initial value without requiring the player to operate the effect button 34 or the like.

  The scheduled acquisition ball number notice effect control means 138d controls the scheduled acquisition number notice effect related to the expected number of balls to be acquired in the jackpot game that occurs after the change, and during the jackpot change in which the production symbol 80 becomes the jackpot effect mode. Based on the planned number of acquired balls obtained from the acquired number-of-balls managing means 137, the scheduled number-of-acquired ball notice effect can be executed.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 32 (b) and 32 (c), the player is repeatedly hitting the effect button 34 and the display of the number of expected scheduled balls is counted up based on the continuous hitting operation. Count-up production etc. can be considered.

  The jackpot effect control means 139 controls effects related to the jackpot game, and displays various effect images on the liquid crystal display means 60 during the jackpot start interval, during the jackpot round, during the round interval, and during the jackpot end interval, During a predetermined period during the big hit game, the number of acquired balls, the expected number of acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls obtained from the acquired number-of-balls managing means 137 can be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the correct value obtained from the acquired ball number management means 137 is always displayed for the acquired ball number and the total acquired ball number, but the expected number of acquired balls is smaller than the actual value at the beginning of the jackpot game. A value (referred to as a pre-promotion display value) is displayed, and a promotion effect that increases the expected number of balls to the original value at a predetermined timing during the jackpot game (for example, during the third round) can be executed. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the promotion effect of the expected number of balls is executed in the case of jackpot games A2, B2, B5 to B7. For example, in the case of jackpot game A2, at the beginning of the game, the number of balls scheduled to be acquired is displayed as “576” as the display value before promotion. For example, in the promotion effect executed during the third round, The number is increased to “1440”.

  In the case of performing a promotion effect of the number of expected balls to be acquired during the jackpot game by the jackpot effect control means 139, the expected number of balls to be acquired is not a correct value in the preliminary acquisition number of balls notification effect performed during the previous symbol change. Use the display value before promotion.

  Next, an example of effects produced during the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols and during the jackpot game will be described focusing on the image display on the liquid crystal display means 60.

  30 and 31 show an example of the image display of the liquid crystal display means 60 after reach establishment during the variation display of the effect symbol 80 by the reach B jackpot variation pattern. In this example, the notice a + b3 (see FIG. 23) is selected by the lottery at the start of the change, and the timer effect (see FIG. 24B) is selected for both the notice a and the notice b. The timer initial value of the timer effect for the notice b3 is set to 30 seconds and 40 seconds, respectively. In other words, before the execution of the notice a3 (first specific effect), the first timer effect (first time effect) for measuring 30 seconds (first specific time) and the notice b3 (second specific effect) are executed. A second timer effect (second time effect) for measuring time of 40 seconds (second specific time) is executed. Reach effect B is performed after reach reach by the reach B jackpot variation pattern, and various effect images relating to the reach effect B are displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60. In FIG. The effect image about is omitted.

  For example, after the effect symbol 80 becomes “7 · ↓ · 7” and the reach is established, the first timer effect is started at a predetermined timing (T1 in FIG. 30). That is, the first timer image 156a corresponding to the notice a is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 and the timer initial value increase effect (pre-time effect) is executed. The timer initial value increase effect is obtained by displaying the effect button 34 to the player during a predetermined operation valid period in a state where, for example, “0:00:00” is displayed as the timer value (time information) of the first timer image 156a. An operation guide image 160 that prompts repeated hitting operations is displayed. Then, the timer value is gradually increased in accordance with the continuous operation of the effect button 34 by the player (FIG. 30A), and the timer value is determined in advance as a timer initial value (here, “0:30:30”). At the point of time (T2 in FIG. 30), the operation effective period ends and the timer initial value increase effect ends. As a result, the timer initial value of the first timer image 156a is, for example, “0:30:30”.

  Further, a timer stock number notification image 159 indicating the number of timer images 156 (timer stock number) before display is displayed. For example, since the number of timer stocks is 1 at time T3 in FIG. 30, it is displayed as “number of timer stocks: 1” (FIG. 30B). In the state where the timer stock number notification image 159 is displayed, the player can recognize only the timer stock number, and cannot know the timer initial value of the stocked timer image 156 or the like.

  Thereafter, when the time until the start timing of the notice a (T6 in FIG. 31) coincides with 30 seconds that is the timer initial value of the first timer image 156a (T3 in FIG. 30), the time measurement by the first timer image 156a ( Subtraction process) is started.

  Further, when the time until the start timing of the notice b3 (T8 in FIG. 31) coincides with 40 seconds that is the timer initial value of the second timer image 156b (T5 in FIG. 30), the time measurement by the second timer image 156b ( Subtraction processing) is started (FIG. 30 (d)), for example, a predetermined time before (for example, 5 seconds before) (T4 in FIG. 30), for example, with the timer initial value of 40 seconds being displayed. The display of the second timer image 156b is started (start of the second timer effect) and the timer stock number notification image 159 is deleted (FIG. 30 (c)).

  When the timer value of the first timer image 156a reaches 0 (T6 in FIG. 31), the execution of the notice a for displaying a predetermined character image is started. The first timer image 156a is in a state where the timer value is 0, for example. The display is continued (FIG. 31 (e)), and the display is ended substantially simultaneously with the end of the notice a (T7 in FIG. 31). Thus, the player can easily recognize the correspondence between the first timer image 156a and the notice a.

  The second timer image 156b is measured in parallel during the execution of the notice a, but during the execution period of the notice a (T6 to T7 in FIG. 31), the audio channel 22ch to which the timer timing sound is assigned is recorded. The volume is suppressed, and the notice effect sound of 20, 21ch is given priority. Thereby, there is an advantage that the effect of the notice a is improved without the effect sound of the notice a being obstructed by the timing sound of the second timer image 156b.

  Subsequently, when the timer value of the second timer image 156b reaches 0 (T8 in FIG. 31), the execution of the notice b3 for displaying the fortune-telling movie starts, but the second timer image 156b is in a state where the timer value is 0, for example. The display is continued (FIGS. 31 (f) and 31 (g)), and the display is ended substantially simultaneously with the end of the notice b3 (T9 in FIG. 31). Thereby, the player can easily recognize the correspondence between the second timer image 156b and the notice b3. In FIG. 31, the volume of the audio channel 22ch is also suppressed during the execution of the notice b3 (T8 to T9 in FIG. 31). However, if there is no timer that is timing, the volume of the timer timing sound may not be suppressed. Good.

  Thereafter, the middle symbol is stopped at, for example, “7”, the jackpot effect mode is established (FIG. 31 (h)), and the jackpot game is started.

  It should be noted that the timer initial value, timed waiting time, etc. of the first timer image 156a and the second timer image 156b may be selected from a plurality of types. Further, the end timing of the timer effect may be after the end of the specific effect.

  Next, FIG. 32 and FIG. 33 show the liquid crystal from when the jackpot game A2 (see FIG. 10) is selected until the next stage of the change of the effect design 80 through the jackpot game from the end of the jackpot change of the effect design 80. An example of the image display of the display means 60 is shown. When the three effect symbols 80 are aligned with, for example, “1” and the jackpot effect mode is established (FIG. 32 (a)), a count-up effect, which is an example of the expected number-of-balls notice effect, is started (FIG. 32 (b)). .

  In this count-up effect, for example, an operation guide image 161 for causing the player to perform the continuous operation of the effect button 34 is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60, and “+50” or the like is based on the continuous operation of the effect button 34 by the player. Count-up display is repeatedly performed (FIG. 32 (b)), followed by result display such as “576GET!” (FIG. 32 (c)). In this result display, the value of the expected number of balls acquired by the acquired number-of-balls management means 137 (here, 1440) is displayed. In the case of jackpot game A2, the number of balls scheduled to be acquired is displayed before promotion during the jackpot game. In order to perform the promotion effect of increasing from the value 576 to the original value 1440 (FIG. 10), the display value “576” before the promotion is displayed in the result display of the count-up effect.

  Subsequently, when the jackpot game is started, first, the jackpot start display is performed on the liquid crystal display means 60 during the jackpot start interval, for example, a bonus display 161 is displayed (FIG. 32 (d)). There are two types of bonus displays 161 depending on, for example, the number of rounds with a ball, such as “BONUS” which is the first bonus display 161a and “HYPER BONUS” which is the second bonus display 161b. “HYPER BONUS” is displayed when the promotion effect is not performed when the round with balls is 15 rounds, and “BONUS” is displayed otherwise. Further, during the jackpot start interval, the right-handed guidance image 151b is displayed together with the jackpot start display.

  When the jackpot start interval ends, a predetermined number (15 in this case) of jackpot rounds is repeatedly performed with the interval between rounds interposed. When the first round is started, as shown in FIG. 32 (e), the liquid crystal display means 60 displays a mid-round effect image 162 by a character or the like and a bonus icon 163 corresponding to the jackpot start display. In addition, a total acquired ball number display 164 indicating the total number of acquired balls, an acquired ball number display 165 indicating the acquired number of balls, and a planned acquisition ball number display 166 indicating the number of expected acquisition balls are displayed. The total acquired ball number display 164 is displayed alone, for example, “Total ○○○○”, and the acquired ball number display 165 and the planned acquisition ball number display 166 are, for example, “△△△△ / □□□□”. ”Is displayed in the form of a fraction with the expected number of balls acquired as the denominator and the number of acquired balls as the numerator.

  Note that the planned number of acquired balls in the acquired number of balls displayed 166 is 576 which is the display value before promotion at the beginning of the round. Further, the right-handed guiding image 151b is continuously displayed after the first round.

  The right-hand guiding image 151b, the bonus icon 163, the total acquired number of balls display 164, the acquired number of balls displayed 165, and the planned number of balls displayed 166 are continuously displayed after the interval between rounds and the subsequent second round.

  For example, in the third round, the promotion effect of the number of expected acquisition balls is executed. In this promotion effect, as shown in FIG. 32 (f), “HYPER BONUS”, which is the second bonus display 161 b, is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 corresponding to the correct number of rounds of the jackpot game and the expected number of balls to be acquired. At the same time, the value of the acquisition scheduled ball number display 166 is changed from the display value 576 before promotion to the original value 1440. As a result, it is possible to increase the satisfaction level by giving the player a sense of gaining.

  When all the jackpot rounds are completed, an arbitrary effect is executed during the jackpot end interval. The effect shown in FIG. 33 (g) is a character selection effect for the player to freely select a character that appears in the special game state after the end of the jackpot game. In this character selection effect, a plurality of character images 167a and 167b to be selected and a selection operation notification image 168 for notifying selection operation of the plurality of character images 167a and 167b are displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60. Based on the selection operation, one of the plurality of character images 167a and 167b is highlighted, for example, to be in a selected state, and for example, the character image in the selected state is determined when the jackpot end interval ends. ing.

  When the jackpot end interval ends, the next symbol variation by the effect symbol 80 is started (FIG. 33 (h)).

  The customer waiting control unit 140 receives the customer waiting demo command from the main control board 103 until the first and second special symbol display units 53 and 54 start changing the first and second special symbols. This controls the effects in the waiting state (non-game state in which the symbol variation display is not performed). For example, a customer waiting effect process (FIG. 34) can be executed in a timer interruption. In the present embodiment, for example, when a customer waiting demo command is received from the main control board 103, the customer waiting state is started and the first and second special symbols start to change, or the player touches the launch handle 32. In this case, the customer waiting state is terminated (when the customer waiting state termination condition is satisfied). During the customer waiting state, for example, by displaying a menu screen, various setting changes such as a game mode change and information display can be performed.

  Next, the customer waiting effect process shown in FIG. 34 will be described. In this customer waiting effect process, first a customer waiting state flag is determined (S21). This customer waiting state flag indicates whether or not the customer is waiting. For example, 1 is set when the customer is waiting, and 0 is set when the customer is not waiting. . If the customer waiting state flag is not 1 (S21: No), it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demo command has been received from the main control board 103 (S22), and if a customer waiting demo command has not been received (S22). : No), the customer waiting effect process ends here.

  In addition to the case where the first and second special reserved numbers are both 0 and the first and second special symbols are in the variable standby state, the customer waiting demo command is used, for example, at the time of backup recovery from the customer waiting state, the RAM It is transmitted from the main control board 103 to the effect control board 104 at the time of clearing.

  When a customer waiting demo command is received when not in a customer waiting state (S21: No → S22: Yes), a customer waiting state flag is set to 1 (in a customer waiting state) (S23) and, for example, a liquid crystal Display of the menu displayable notification image 169 on the display means 60 is started (S24). Here, the menu displayable notification image 169 is for notifying that it is possible to shift to the menu screen. For example, as shown in FIG. 35, a state in which an effect button 34 used for menu display is pressed is displayed. It consists of an illustration to show and the text “Menu display”.

  Then, the customer waiting normal effect (second customer waiting effect not including the operation of the movable body) is started (S25), the initial value is set in the demo timer (S26), and the customer waiting effect process is ended. The execution period of this customer-waiting normal effect is an example of a second non-game period in which the operation by the movable body is not performed. In the customer-waiting normal effect, for example, the image of the effect symbol 80 in a state stopped by the previous symbol fluctuation is continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60, and the illumination means 108 emits light in a predetermined light emission pattern, and is emitted from the speakers 18 and 25. Outputs a predetermined BGM. The demo timer is used for measuring the duration of the customer-waiting normal performance, and a value corresponding to, for example, 180 s is set as an initial value.

  The period during which the menu operation is possible starts when the customer waiting demo command is received, and the display of the menu displayable notification image 169 on the liquid crystal display means 60 is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) after receiving the customer waiting command. ) It may be after. In addition to a predetermined time (for example, 30 s) after the start of the customer waiting state, the menu displayable notification image 169 is displayed for a predetermined period during the customer waiting state (for example, during the display of a company logo during a customer waiting demonstration stage described later). You may make it not.

  If the customer waiting state flag is 1 (in customer waiting state) in S21 (S21: Yes), it is determined whether or not the customer waiting state end condition is satisfied (S27). In this embodiment, when the variation start timing of the first and second special symbols arrives (when the first and second variation pattern designation commands are received) and when the player touches the firing handle 32 (launching) If the touch sensor of the handle 32 is turned ON), it is determined that the customer waiting state end condition is satisfied. If the customer waiting state ending condition is not yet satisfied (S27: No), whether or not the customer waiting normal production is being performed, that is, whether the customer waiting normal production or the customer waiting demonstration production described later is being performed. Is determined (S28).

  If it is still in the normal waiting stage for the customer (S28: Yes), for example, on the condition that it is not in the special game state (S28a: No), the demo timer is decremented by 1 (S29), and the demo timer value after the subtraction is On condition that it is 0 (S30: Yes), execution of the customer waiting demonstration effect (first customer waiting effect including the operation of the movable body) is started (S31). On the other hand, when it is in the special game state (S28a: Yes), or when the value of the demo timer after subtraction is not yet 0 (S30: No), the customer waiting normal effect is continued as it is (S30a).

  Thus, on the condition that it is not in the special gaming state, the customer waiting demonstration effect is started when a predetermined time (180 s in this case) has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting state. In the demonstration of waiting for a customer, for example, a model image, a company logo image, a stop image of the production symbol 80, etc. are repeatedly displayed in a predetermined pattern on the liquid crystal display means 60, and the illumination means 108 emits light in a predetermined light emission pattern. A predetermined BGM is output from 18, 25, and at least a part of the movable bodies 61a to 64a is operated in a predetermined pattern, for example. The execution period of this customer waiting demonstration effect is an example of a first non-game period in which an operation by a movable body is performed.

  FIG. 36 shows an operation pattern of each movable body 61a to 64a in the customer waiting demonstration effect. The lower movable body 64a moves from the upper position, which is the origin position, to the lower position at the same time as the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect (for example, 180 seconds after receiving the customer waiting demonstration command), and maintains that position. When the left and right movable bodies 61a and 62a are in the first mode, the left movable body 61a moves from the lateral position, which is the origin position, to the lower position after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect. The position is maintained, and in the second mode, the right movable body 62a is moved from the lower position, which is the origin position, to the horizontal position after a predetermined time (for example, 5 s) has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect. In the third mode, the left movable body 61a is moved from the upper position, which is the origin position to the lower position, and the right movable body 62a is moved to the origin position after a predetermined time (for example, 5 s) has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect. Each position is moved from the upper position, which is the position, to the horizontal position, and the position is maintained. The upper movable body 63a does not operate during the demonstration of waiting for a customer, and waits at the upper position, which is the origin position.

  After the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect (S28: No), until the customer waiting state end condition is satisfied (S27: Yes), that is, the fluctuation start timing of the first and second special symbols arrives or the player launches The customer waiting demonstration effect is continued until the handle 32 is touched (S32).

  Thereafter, when the customer waiting state termination condition is satisfied (S27: Yes), the customer waiting state flag is set to 0 (S33), and the customer waiting normal effect or the customer waiting demonstration effect is ended ( S34), the display of the menu displayable notification image 169 is terminated (S35), and the customer waiting effect process is terminated. If the customer waiting demonstration effect is terminated due to the establishment of the customer waiting state termination condition (S34), the movable bodies 61a to 64a are each returned to the origin position by executing a movable body return process described later (FIG. 37).

  The movable body return control means 141 returns the movable bodies 61a to 64a to their respective origin positions. For example, when the first and second special symbols start to change (an example when the origin return condition is satisfied), The movable body return process shown in FIG. 38 is executed.

  In the movable body return process shown in FIG. 38, first, the origin return process is performed on each of the movable bodies 61a to 64a, for example, in a predetermined order (S41). This origin return process (S41) is a process of moving the movable body to the origin position by driving the drive means to the origin side when the origin detection means corresponding to the target movable body is not ON.

  As an example, the origin return process (FIG. 39) of the lower movable body 64a will be described. First, it is determined whether or not the upper position detection means 84a, which is the origin detection means of the lower movable body 64a, is ON (S51). If there is (S51: Yes), the origin return process is terminated as it is.

  If the upper position detecting means 84a is not ON (S51: No), the lower movable body 64a is driven downward in a direction to move to the upper position that is the origin position until the upper position detecting means 84a is turned ON (S53: Yes). The means 64b is activated (S52). If the upper position detection means 84a is turned on (S53: Yes), the lower drive means 64b is further moved in the same direction by a predetermined step to move the lower movable body 64a to the origin position (S54). End the origin return process. The number of steps in this case is 12 steps in the case of the lower movable body 64a as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the upper position detection means 84a does not turn on after a predetermined time has elapsed after the drive to the home position side (S52) is started (S55: Yes), it is determined as an error (S56), and the upper movable body 63a is forcibly retracted to the forcibly retracted position (S57), and the origin return process is terminated. This forcible retraction position is set to any stop position other than the origin position (for example, the lower position in the case of the lower movable body 64a), but among the images displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60, it is viewed from the player. Therefore, it is desirable to set the position where at least the visibility of the specific image can be ensured, that is, the position that does not cover the front side of the specific image in front view, for example. The specific image in this case is, for example, the numeric part 80a of the effect design 80, the hold display images X1 to Y1, the left-handed guiding image 151a, the right-handed guiding image 151b, the error notification image 152, the volume setting image 153b, and the light amount setting image. 154b or the like can be considered. Note that a stop position that does not stop during a normal performance may be separately provided as a forced retraction position.

  FIG. 37 shows each of the cases where the variation of the first special symbol is started when the game ball wins the first special symbol starting means 56 during the customer waiting demonstration performance (when the customer waiting state end condition is satisfied). An example of the origin return operation of the movable bodies 61a to 64a is shown. In the customer waiting demonstration effect of the present embodiment, the lower movable body 64a, the left movable body 61a, and the right movable body 62a move from the origin position, but in the example of FIG. 37, the lower movable body 64a is first moved from the lower position to the origin. After returning to the upper position, the left movable body 61a is moved from the lower position to the horizontal position in the first mode, and the right movable body 62a is moved from the horizontal position to the lower position in the second mode. In the case of the three mode, the left movable body 61a is moved from the lower position to the upper position, and the right movable body 62a is moved from the lateral position to the upper position. The reason why the return operations of the movable bodies are sequentially performed in this way is to prevent mutual interference. Therefore, for example, when there is no possibility that the lower movable body 64a and the left and right movable bodies 61a and 62a interfere with each other, the origin return operation may be executed in parallel.

  For example, the left movable body 61a includes a swing drive unit 61d and a lift drive unit 61e as drive units, and two position detection units (for example, up and down in the case of the first mode) for each mode as origin detection units. Position detecting means 81a and lower swing position detecting means 81d) exist. Therefore, for example, in the origin return process of the left movable body 61a in the first mode, it is determined whether or not both the upper lift position detection means 81a and the lower swing position detection means 81d are ON in S51 in FIG. If at least one is not ON (S51: No), the driving means corresponding to the position detection means that is not ON in S52 (for example, the up / down drive means 61e, the lower swing position when the up / down position detection means 81a is not ON) When the detecting means 81d is not ON, the swing driving means 61d) is driven to the origin side, and when the position detecting means is ON (S53: Yes), the driving means may be further driven by a predetermined step. (S54). The same applies to the right movable body 62a.

  When the return-to-origin process (S41) is completed for all the movable bodies 61a to 64a, for example, all on the condition that it is at the end of the customer waiting state (S42: Yes) and is not in the special gaming state (S43: No). For the movable bodies 61a to 64a, a push-in operation for driving the movable bodies 61a to 64a to the origin position side is executed (S44). The number of driving steps of the driving means in this push-in operation is equal to or more than the number of steps required for the movable body to reach the origin position after the origin detection means is turned on. In the case of the lower movable body 64a, as shown in FIG. 40, the driving means may be driven to the origin position side for 12 steps or more as a pushing operation. Further, for example, the pushing operation with respect to the left movable body 61a may be executed for both the swing drive means 61d and the lift drive means 61e. The same applies to the right movable body 62a.

  By executing this pushing operation (S44), the origin detection means is ON (that is, it is determined Yes in S51 of FIG. 39), but the movable body slightly deviated from the origin position is brought to the origin position. It can be moved reliably. In this embodiment, such a state (a state in which the origin detection means is ON and the movable body is slightly deviated from the origin position) is immediately after the movable body starts operating during the customer waiting state (180 s in FIG. 36). This may occur when the customer waiting state end condition is satisfied immediately after the elapse of time or immediately after the elapse of 185 seconds. Therefore, in this embodiment, when it is not at the end of the customer waiting state (S42: No), and when it is in the special gaming state where the customer waiting demonstration effect is not executed even at the end of the customer waiting state (S43: Yes). The pushing operation (S44 in FIG. 38) is not executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, since it is possible to execute a specific effect and a timer effect (timekeeping effect) for measuring a predetermined time before the execution of the specific effect, there is a remarkable effect. It is easy for the player to understand and the production effects can be fully demonstrated.

  Further, the timer initial value increasing effect is executed as the pre-time effect before the timer effect is started, and the timer effect is ended almost simultaneously with the end of the specific effect.

  Also, a jackpot state designation command (special game command) corresponding to the type of jackpot game (special game) and a planned acquisition ball from the main control board (main control means) 91 to the effect control board (sub control means) 92 The jackpot related information designation command (predetermined information command) relating to the number (scheduled profit amount), that is, the maximum round number designation command for designating the maximum number of rounds, the medium round number designation command for designating the number of medium rounds, and the number of small rounds A command for specifying the number of small rounds, a command for specifying the minimum number of rounds for specifying the minimum number of rounds, a command for specifying the maximum number of counts for specifying the maximum number of counts, and a command for specifying the number of winning prize units for specifying the number of winning prizes. The effect control board 92 can transmit the jackpot state designation command and the jackpot related information designation command. For example, even if the number of rounds of the big hit game, the maximum count number, the number of winning balls of the big winning means 58, etc. are changed, it is scheduled to be acquired. Regarding the number of balls, it is only necessary to change the jackpot related information designation command transmitted from the main control board 91 side, and there is no need to change any setting on the effect control board 92 side.

  In addition, a big winning means (special winning means) 58 that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can be won and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won is provided, and in the big hit game (special game), the big winning means 58 performs a predetermined opening operation. Is repeated with one or more types of rounds as the upper limit, and the jackpot related information designation command (predetermined information command) is one or more types of rounds corresponding to one or more types of rounds. A number designation command (round number command) is included. The jackpot related information designation command includes a maximum count number designation command (maximum count number command) corresponding to the maximum number of game balls that can be awarded to the big winning means 58 by a predetermined opening operation in one round. The jackpot related information designation command includes a prize winning ball number designation command (prize ball number command) corresponding to the number of prize balls per prize to the big winning means 58.

  Also, the jackpot related information designation command (predetermined information command) is sent from the main control board (main control means) 103 to the effect control board (sub control means) 104 at a plurality of timings during the jackpot game including the start of the jackpot game. It is configured to send. In addition, symbol display means 53 and 54 capable of displaying the symbols in a variable manner based on the lottery result are provided, and the stop symbol mode after the change of the symbol display means 53 and 54 is specified based on the result of the lottery being the specific result. When it becomes a mode, it is configured to execute a jackpot game, and at the start of symbol variation, a jackpot related information designation command (predetermined information command) is sent from the main control board (main control means) 103 to an effect control board (sub Control means) 104.

  Further, when the origin return condition is satisfied, even if the origin detection means 81a to 81c, 82a to 82c, 83a and 84a are in the detection state, the movable bodies 61a to 64a are moved to the original position by the drive means 61b to 64b. Since the driving pushing operation can be executed, the movable body can be reliably held at the origin position.

  Further, when the origin return condition is satisfied, the origin return process for moving the movable bodies 61a to 64a to the origin position is executed on condition that the origin detection means 81a to 81c, 82a to 82c, 83a and 84a are not in the detection state. Later, the push-in operation can be executed.

  In addition, the symbol display means 53 and 54 for displaying the symbols in a variable manner based on the random number value acquired when the symbol starting means 56 and 57 detect the game ball, and the random number value is changed to the symbol variation by the symbol display means 53 and 54. Random number storage means 119 for storing until offered, and jackpot game generating means (profit state generating means) 122 for generating a profit state when the stop symbol after fluctuation by the symbol display means 53, 54 is in a specific mode. In the state where the random number value is not stored, the design starting means 56, 57 are configured to execute the pushing operation when the design variation based on the detection of the game ball starts.

  In addition, during the customer waiting state (non-game state) in which the symbol variation display is not performed, the operations by the movable bodies 61a to 64a can be executed. Moreover, when it becomes a customer waiting state (non-game state) in a special game state advantageous to the player, the operation by the movable bodies 61a to 64a is not executed. Further, the number of steps of the driving means in the pushing operation is set to be equal to or more than the number of steps required until the movable bodies 61a to 64a reach the origin position after the origin detection means 81a to 81c, 82a to 82c, 83a and 84a are in the detection state. Yes.

  FIG. 41 exemplifies the second embodiment of the present invention. The movable body return process (FIG. 38) of the first embodiment is partially changed, and the customer waiting state after 180 s has elapsed from the start of the customer waiting state. An example is shown in which the push-in operation is executed on the condition that it is at the end (S42: Yes). This embodiment is different from the first embodiment only in S42 of the movable body return process. As shown in FIG. 36, in this embodiment, the movable body operates during the customer waiting state only during the customer waiting demonstration effect (first customer waiting effect) after 180 s has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting state. Thus, by configuring the movable body returning process as shown in FIG. 41, it is possible to reduce useless pushing operation as compared with the first embodiment.

  Thus, the customer waiting state (non-game state) includes the first non-game period in which the operation by the movable bodies 61a to 64a is performed and the second non-game period in which the operation by the movable bodies 61a to 64a is not performed. The push-in operation may be executable when the non-gaming state ends during the first non-game period.

  42 to 45 exemplify the third embodiment of the present invention, and an example in which the first embodiment is partially changed so that a plurality of timer images can be displayed in different colors when they are displayed. Is shown.

  In the present embodiment, at least a part of the timer image 156 can be displayed in a plurality of colors, for example, three colors of white, yellow, and red. As shown in FIG. 42, a plurality of (here, two) timers are displayed. When the images 156a and 156b are displayed, they can be displayed in different colors. In the present embodiment, the timer display frame 158 of the timer image 156 is displayed in any of a plurality of colors (white, yellow, red). For example, the numerical value portion 157 has a color common to all timer images (for example, blue). Shall be displayed. For example, the numerical value part 157 of the timer image 156 is displayed in one of a plurality of colors (white, yellow, red), and the timer display frame 158 is displayed in a color (for example, blue) common to all timer images. May be. Further, a plurality of color combinations of a plurality of portions (for example, the numerical value portion 157 and the timer display frame 158) of the timer image 156 may be provided, and the color combinations of the respective portions may be made different in the plurality of timer images 156a, 156b and the like. .

  When the first timer effect (first time effect) and the second timer effect (second time effect) are executed in parallel, that is, when the display periods of the plurality of timer images 156a and 156b overlap, The timer image (first image) 156a displayed on the rear side of the timer image (second image) 156b displayed on the rear side of the timer image 156a is displayed so as to partially overlap the timer image 156a before the timer image 156b. Display is given priority. However, the display content, color, and the like of the timer value (time information) and the like can also be visually recognized for the rear timer image 156b.

  In addition, during the time-waiting period from when the display of the timer image 156 is started until the time is started, the numerical value portion 157 of the timer image 156 is replaced with a “standby” instead of a timer initial value such as “0:04:00”. The timer value concealment image 157a such as “medium” or “in preparation” can be displayed. In this case, the player cannot know the timer initial value until the timing starts.

  Further, in this embodiment, when any one of the notices b1 to b3 and the notices a + b1 to a + b3 (FIG. 23) is selected by the notice effect control means 138b (FIG. 8) similar to the first embodiment, FIG. Based on the timer effect selection table shown, it is determined whether or not to execute the timer effect for each notice, and if so, the display color of the timer image 156 is selected.

  The timer effect selection table shown in FIG. 43 (a) is used when any of the notices b1 to b3 is selected, and the selection ratio of no timer effect / white / yellow / red is 59 when the notice b1. : 40: 10: 0, 20: 30: 59: 0 for the advance notice b2, and 0: 30: 59: 20 for the advance notice b3.

  The timer effect selection table shown in FIG. 43 (b) is used when any of the notices a + b1 to a + b3 is selected. For the notices a and b, there is no timer effect, none / none, white / none, yellow / None / Red / White / Yellow / White / Red / Yellow / Red selection ratio is 30: 20: 19: 15: 10: 9: 6 when notice a + b1, and 0: 6: 9 when notice a + b2 : 10: 25: 29: 30, and in the case of the notice a + b3, 0: 0: 0: 4: 15: 30: 60 is set.

  44 and 45 correspond to FIG. 30 and FIG. 31 in the first embodiment, and the image display of the liquid crystal display means 60 after the reach is established during the variation display of the effect symbol 80 by the reach B jackpot variation pattern. An example is shown. As in the first embodiment, the notice a + b3 (see FIG. 23) is selected by lottery at the start of fluctuation, yellow is selected for the notice a, and red is selected for the notice b3 (FIG. 43 (b)). ) It is assumed that the timer initial value of the timer effect for the notice a and the notice b3 is set to 30 seconds and 40 seconds, respectively.

  44 and 45, the first timer image 156a is displayed in yellow, the second timer image 156b is displayed in red, and both the first timer image 156a and the second timer image 156b are displayed. As for (T4 to T6 in FIG. 44), the first timer image 156a has priority over the subsequent second timer image 156b by partially overlapping the second timer image 156b on the rear side of the first timer image 156a. Display. However, the display content and color of the timer value and the like are also visible for the second timer image 156b on the non-priority side.

  Before the second timer image 156b is displayed, a timer stock number notification image 159 is displayed, for example, “Timer Stock Number: 1” (FIG. 44B). From the image 159, the timer initial value, display color, etc. of the stocked timer image 156b cannot be known.

  Also, during the time-waiting period from the start of display of the second timer image 156b (T4 in FIG. 44) to the start of time measurement (T5 in FIG. 44), the numerical value portion 157 of the second timer image 156b has a timer initial value “ A timer value concealment image 157a such as “waiting” is displayed instead of “0:40:00”, so that the player cannot know the timer initial value until the timing starts.

  Further, the first timer image 156a is deleted when the timer value becomes 0 and the notice a starts (T6 in FIG. 45), and the timer value of the second timer image 156b becomes 0 and the notice b3 is displayed. When starting (T8 in FIG. 45), the data is erased.

  In the present embodiment, two timer images 156 are displayed in parallel, but three or more timer images 156 may be displayed in parallel.

  Further, when displaying a plurality of timer images 156, for example, according to the display order, the timer images 156 displayed after the timer images 156 displayed earlier are darker, for example, in similar colors. May be displayed. It should be noted that the later timer image 156 only needs to have a stronger color than the previous timer image 156, and does not necessarily have to have similar colors. In addition, when displaying a plurality of timer images 156, the reliability regarding the appearance of a predetermined event is better when displaying with different colors as in this embodiment than when displaying with the same color as in the first embodiment. For example, it is desirable to configure so that the jackpot reliability is high.

  46 and 47 exemplify the fourth embodiment of the present invention. When a plurality of timer images 156 are displayed by partially changing the third embodiment, they can be displayed in different sizes. An example is shown. As shown in FIG. 46, in the present embodiment, when a plurality (two in this case) of timer images 156a and 156b are displayed, for example, the timer image 156b after the previous timer image 156a is displayed in the order of display. Is displayed larger.

  FIG. 47 shows a notice selection table corresponding to the reach B fluctuation pattern of this embodiment. When the reach B fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 47), there is no notice, one of the seven kinds of notices b1 to b3, notice a + b1 to a + b3, and if there is a notice, the size of the timer image 156 is selected. In this embodiment, when any of the notices b1 to b3 and the notices a + b1 to a + b3 is selected, the timer effect is always executed, but this notice selection table also determines whether or not to execute the timer effect. It may be selectable based on

  As shown in FIG. 47, the larger the timer image 156 is, the higher the jackpot reliability is, and when the plurality of timer images 156 are displayed, the timer image 156 becomes larger later. .

  As described above, by simultaneously determining the size of the timer image 156 as well as the type of the notice based on the symbol variation result (displacement / big hit), the size of the timer image 156 is directly related to the big hit reliability. It is possible to make it correspond. Similarly, if it is configured to select the presence / absence of the timer effect and the color of the timer image 156 based on the notice selection table, the presence / absence of the timer effect and the color of the timer image 156 can directly correspond to the jackpot reliability. It is.

  48 and 49 exemplify the fifth embodiment of the present invention. When a plurality of timer images 156 are displayed by partially changing the first embodiment, the plurality of timer images 156 have the same timing. An example is shown in which the jackpot reliability is higher when it appears at a different timing than when it appears at a different timing.

  FIG. 48 shows a notice selection table corresponding to the reach B fluctuation pattern of this embodiment. When the reach B fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 48), there is no notice, any one of the four kinds of notices a + b1 to a + b3, and when there is a notice, whether or not the appearance timings of the two timer images are the same is selected. In this embodiment, when any one of the notices a + b1 to a + b3 is selected, the timer effect is always executed for both the notices a and b. Whether or not to execute the effect may be selectable based on this notice selection table.

  In the example of FIG. 48, when any of the notices a + b1 to a + b3 is selected, the jackpot reliability is higher in the same case than in the case where the appearance timings of the two timer images are different.

  FIG. 49 shows an example of the image display of the liquid crystal display means 60 after the reach is established during the variation display of the effect symbol 80 by the reach B jackpot variation pattern, similarly to FIGS. 30 and 31 in the first embodiment. is there. In this example, the notice a + b3 and the timer image simultaneous appearance (see FIG. 48) are selected by lottery at the start of variation, and the timer initial value of the timer effect for the notice a and the notice b3 is set to 30 seconds and 40 seconds, respectively. It shall be.

  In the example of FIG. 49, the first timer image 156a corresponding to the notice a 156a and the notice b3 are displayed at a predetermined timing (T1 in FIG. 49) after the achievement symbol 80 becomes “7 · ↓ · 7” and reach is established. The display of the second timer image 156b corresponding to is started simultaneously with the timer initial values of 30 seconds and 40 seconds, for example (FIG. 49A). Thereafter, for example, when the time until the start timing of the notice a (T4 in FIG. 49) coincides with the timer initial value 30 seconds of the first timer image 156a (T2 in FIG. 49), the time measurement by the first timer image 156a ( The second timer is started when the time until the start timing (T5 in FIG. 49) of the notice b3 coincides with the timer initial value 40 seconds (T3 in FIG. 49) of the second timer image 156b. Time measurement (subtraction processing) using the image 156b is started. When the timer value of the first timer image 156a reaches 0 (T4 in FIG. 49), a notice a for displaying a predetermined character image is executed, and when the timer value of the second timer image 156b reaches 0 ( 49 (T5) in FIG. 49, the notice b3 for displaying the fortune-telling movie is executed.

  For example, FIGS. 30 and 31 in the first embodiment are examples in which the appearance timings of the plurality of timer images 156a and 156b are made different.

  In contrast to the present embodiment, the jackpot reliability may be higher when the plurality of timer images 156 appear at different timings than when they appear at the same timing.

  50 and 51 exemplify the sixth embodiment of the present invention, and when a plurality of timer images 156 are displayed by partially changing the first embodiment, the time measurement of the plurality of timer images 156 is performed. In this example, the jackpot reliability is higher when starting at the same timing than when starting at different timings.

  FIG. 50 shows a notice selection table corresponding to the reach B fluctuation pattern of this embodiment. When the reach B fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 50), there is no notice, any of the four kinds of notices a + b1 to a + b3, and if there is a notice, it is selected whether or not the timing start timings in the two timer images are the same. In this embodiment, when any one of the notices a + b1 to a + b3 is selected, the timer effect is always executed for both the notices a and b. Whether or not to execute the effect may be selectable based on this notice selection table.

  In the example of FIG. 50, when any of the notices a + b1 to a + b3 is selected, the jackpot reliability is higher in the same case than in the case where the timing start timings in the two timer images are different.

  FIG. 51 shows an example of the image display of the liquid crystal display means 60 after the reach is established during the variation display of the effect symbol 80 by the reach B jackpot variation pattern, similarly to FIGS. 30 and 31 in the first embodiment. is there. In this example, it is assumed that the notice a + b3 and the simultaneous start of timer timing (see FIG. 50) are selected by lottery at the start of fluctuation.

  In the example of FIG. 51, after the reach of the effect symbol 80 becomes “7 · ↓ · 7” and the reach is established (T1 in FIG. 51), the first timer image 156a corresponding to the notice a and the notice b3 For example, display of the second timer image 156b corresponding to is started simultaneously with the timer value concealment image 157a such as “waiting” displayed on the numerical value portion 157, for example (FIG. 51A). Then, at a predetermined timing (T2 in FIG. 51), timing (subtraction processing) is started simultaneously for the first timer image 156a and the second timer image 156b. The timer initial value at that time is the first timer image 156a. For the second timer image 156b, the time until the start timing (T4 in FIG. 51) (40 seconds here). It becomes.

  When the timer value of the first timer image 156a reaches 0 (T3 in FIG. 51), a notice a for displaying a predetermined character image is executed, and when the timer value of the second timer image 156b reaches 0 ( 51 (T4) in FIG. 51, the notice b3 for displaying the fortune-telling movie is executed.

  For example, FIGS. 30 and 31 in the first embodiment are examples in which the timing start timings of the plurality of timer images 156a and 156b are different.

  In the example of FIG. 51, not only the timing start timing but also the display start timing of the plurality of timer images 156a and 156b are the same, but the display start timing may be different.

  Contrary to the present embodiment, when the timing of the plurality of timer images 156 is started at different timings, the jackpot reliability may be higher than when the timer images 156 are started at the same timing.

  52 to 55 exemplify the seventh embodiment of the present invention. When a plurality of timer images 156 are displayed by partially changing the first embodiment, the time measurement of the subsequent timer image 156 is performed earlier. An example is shown in which the jackpot reliability is higher when the timer image 156 is started during the time measurement than when the timer image 156 is started after the timer image 156 is timed. Yes.

  FIG. 52 shows a notice selection table corresponding to the reach B fluctuation pattern of this embodiment. When the reach B fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 52) No notice, any of the four kinds of notices a + b1 to a + b3, and if there is a notice, the time measurement of the subsequent timer image 156 starts during the time measurement by the previous timer image 156 or starts after the time measurement ends Choose to do. In this embodiment, when any one of the notices a + b1 to a + b3 is selected, the timer effect is always executed for both the notices a and b. Whether or not to execute the effect may be selectable based on this notice selection table.

  In the example of FIG. 52, regardless of which of the notices a + b1 to a + b3 is selected, it is more likely that the time measurement of the subsequent timer image 156 starts during the time measurement than the time measurement by the previous timer image 156 starts. Is high.

  In the present embodiment, as a timer value of the timer image 156, a time different from the remaining time until the target specific effect is executed can be displayed. That is, by starting time measurement with a timer (eg, 20 seconds) shorter than the time (eg, 30 seconds) from the time measurement start to the time measurement end (production execution) in the timer effect, the time measurement is temporarily suspended. Finally, adjustment is made so that the timer value becomes 0 when the performance is executed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a timer initial value selection effect that selects one of a plurality of types of timer initial values can be executed as an example of the pre-time effect. In this timer initial value selection effect, as shown in FIG. 53, “0:10:00”, “0:20:00”, “0:30:30”, and the like as timer initial value candidates are displayed in the timer image 156. A plurality of values are cyclically switched and displayed, and an operation guide image 170 that prompts the player to operate the effect button 34 is displayed. When the player operates the effect button 34 during a predetermined operation valid period, Regardless of the operation timing or the like, switching is stopped when a predetermined candidate (for example, “0:20:00”) is displayed. Even when the effect button 34 is not operated during the operation valid period, the switching may be stopped when a predetermined candidate (for example, “0:20:00”) is displayed. An effect of automatically selecting one of a plurality of types of timer initial values may be executed without requesting the player to operate the effect button 34 or the like.

  54 and 55 show an example of the image display of the liquid crystal display means 60 after the reach is established during the variation display of the effect symbol 80 by the reach B jackpot variation pattern, similarly to FIGS. 30 and 31 in the first embodiment. It is a thing. In this example, the notice a + b3 is executed, and the time measurement of the second timer image 156b is started after the time measurement by the first timer image 156a is completed (FIG. 52). Assume that the timer initial values are set to 20 seconds and 40 seconds, respectively. In other words, before the execution of the notice a3 (first specific effect), the first timer effect (first time effect) that measures 20 seconds (first specific time) and before the notice b3 (second specific effect) is executed. A second timer effect (second time effect) for measuring time of 40 seconds (second specific time) is executed.

  For example, after the effect symbol 80 becomes “7 · ↓ · 7” and reach is established, the first timer effect is started at a predetermined timing (T1 in FIG. 54). That is, the first timer image 156a corresponding to the notice a is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 and the timer initial value selection effect is executed (FIG. 54 (a)). In the timer initial value selection effect, a plurality of values such as “0:10:00”, “0:20:00”, “0:30:30”, etc. are cyclically displayed on the first timer image 156a as candidates for timer initial values. And an operation guidance image 170 that prompts the player to operate the effect button 34 is displayed (FIG. 53). When the player operates the effect button 34 during a predetermined operation effective period, a predetermined candidate (here, “0:20:00”) is displayed regardless of the operation timing and the like. The switching is stopped at the time (T2 in FIG. 54). Thereby, the timer initial value of the first timer image 156a becomes “0:20:00”.

  Further, the timer stock number notification image 159 displays a value different from the actual timer stock number (here, 1), for example, a small value (here, 0) as “timer stock number: 0” (see FIG. 54 (b)).

  Thereafter, when the time to the start timing of the notice a (T6 in FIG. 55) becomes 30 seconds, for example, which is longer by a predetermined time (10 seconds here) than the timer initial value of the first timer image 156a (in this case, 10 seconds). At T3) in FIG. 54, time measurement (subtraction processing) using the first timer image 156a is started. That is, the timer value (timer initial value) at the start of timing of the first timer image 156a indicates not the remaining time until the target effect is executed, but a time shorter by 10 seconds. Thus, in the present embodiment, at the start of timing of the first timer effect, a specific time (20 seconds here) different from the remaining time (30 seconds here) until the second time point at which the specific effect is executed is used as the timer value. It is supposed to be displayed.

  Thereafter, the time measurement of the first timer image 156a is interrupted, for example, for a fixed time (here, 10 seconds) at a predetermined time (here, the time T4 in FIG. 54 when the timer value is 10 seconds) (time measurement interruption effect). At this time, it is desirable to display a timing stop notification image 171 such as “stopped” indicating that the timing is being interrupted on or near the first timer image 156a. Note that the timer value may be visible while the timer is interrupted, or the timer value may be invisible.

  The timing interruption by the first timer image 156a ends, for example, when the remaining time until the target specific effect is executed matches the timer value (specific time) at that time (T5 in FIG. 54). The timing of the timer image 156a is restarted. As described above, the timing interruption effect is an example of a change effect that changes the time (predetermined time) from the start to the end of timing in the timer effect. Of course, the timing may be interrupted a plurality of times during one timer effect.

  When the timer value of the first timer image 156a reaches 0 (T6 in FIG. 55), the execution of the notice a for displaying a predetermined character image is started. The first timer image 156a is in a state where the timer value is 0, for example. The display is continued (FIG. 55 (e)), and the display is ended simultaneously with the end of the notice a. Thus, the player can easily recognize the correspondence between the first timer image 156a and the notice a.

  As described above, in the first timer presentation of the present embodiment, the difference between the timer value (specific time) and the remaining time is, for example, from the first time period from the start of time measurement (first time point) to the time measurement stop (predetermined time point). Also, the interval between the second timings from the timing interruption (predetermined time point) to the end of timing (second time point) is smaller.

  For example, when the timer value of the first timer image 156a reaches 0, the second timer effect, that is, the display of the second timer image 156b is newly started. At this time, the second timer image 156b is in a state in which the timer initial value of 40 seconds is displayed. As described above, when the timer value of the first timer image 156a becomes 0, the display of the second timer image 156b is newly displayed in a state in which the jackpot reliability is higher than that of the first timer image 156a (here, the timer initial value). May start).

  For the second timer image 156b, for example, timing is started when the notice a ends (T7 in FIG. 55), and when the timer value reaches 0 (T8 in FIG. 55), a notice that displays a fortune movie is displayed. The execution of b3 is started. The second timer image 156b continues to be displayed while the timer value is 0, for example, even during execution of the notice b3 (FIGS. 55 (f) and (g)), and the display is finished simultaneously with the end of the notice b3. Thereafter, the middle symbol is stopped at, for example, “7”, the jackpot effect mode is established (FIG. 55 (h)), and the jackpot game is started.

  As described above, in the example of FIGS. 54 and 55, the first timed effect that measures the first predetermined time before the execution of the first specific effect (notice a) and the second specific effect different from the first specific effect ( Before the notice b3) is executed, the second timing effect for measuring the second predetermined time is executed in a different period.

  In the present embodiment, the display of the second timer image 156b is started when the timer value of the first timer image 156a reaches 0, and the notice a corresponding to the first timer image 156a ends (the first timer image An example is shown in which the time measurement of the second timer image 156b is started after a predetermined time has elapsed since the timer value of 156a becomes 0). For example, the second time when the timer value of the first timer image 156a becomes 0 is shown. Timing of the timer image 156b may be started. In this case, the display of the second timer image 156b and the timing may be started substantially simultaneously, or the display of the second timer image 156b may be started before the start of timing. Further, the timing of the second timer image 156b may be started during the execution of the notice a corresponding to the first timer image 156a, or may be started after the end of the notice a.

  In addition, as in the present embodiment, when the time measurement by the timer image 156 is temporarily interrupted, it is desirable not to stop at a timer value in which a plurality of the same numbers are arranged as shown in FIGS. 56 (a) to 56 (c). This is to prevent the player from mistaking it as a jackpot by looking at this display. For example, in the case of a big hit variation pattern, the timer image 156 may be stopped at a timer value in which a plurality of the same numbers are arranged as shown in FIGS. 56 (a) to 56 (c). In this case, as shown in FIGS. 56 (a) to 56 (c), when the timer image 156 is stopped at a timer value in which a plurality of the same numbers are arranged, the jackpot may be determined.

  Further, it is possible to suppress the decrease rate of the timer value more than usual, instead of interrupting the time measurement. This reduction speed suppression effect is also an example of a change effect that changes the time (predetermined time) from the start to the end of timing in the timer effect.

  FIG. 57 exemplifies the eighth embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which a timer value increase effect for increasing the timer value after the start of time measurement can be executed by partially changing the seventh embodiment. FIG. 57 corresponds to FIG. 54 in the seventh embodiment.

  In the example of FIG. 57, as in the seventh embodiment (FIG. 54), the time measurement by the first timer image 156a is, for example, 10 seconds shorter than the remaining time (here 30 seconds) until the target effect is executed. 20 seconds are started as a timer initial value (T3 in FIG. 57). Thus, in this embodiment, as in the seventh embodiment, at the start of timing of the first timer effect, a specific time (here, different from the remaining time (here 30 seconds) until the second time point when the specific effect is executed) 20 seconds) is displayed as a timer value.

  Thereafter, the timer value increasing effect is started at a predetermined time point (here, the time point T4 in FIG. 57 when the timer value becomes 10 seconds). That is, while the timer value is displayed as “0:10:00”, the timing is temporarily stopped, and the operation guidance image 160 that prompts the player to perform the continuous operation of the effect button 34 is displayed during a predetermined operation effective period. . Then, the timer value is gradually increased in accordance with the continuous operation of the effect button 34 by the player (FIG. 57 (d)), and when the timer value reaches a predetermined value (for example, 15 seconds) (T5 in FIG. 57). The operation valid period ends and the timer value increase effect ends. Thereafter, the time measurement of the first timer image 156a is resumed at the time (T6 in FIG. 57) when the remaining time until the target effect is executed matches the increased timer value (for example, 15 seconds). Thus, the timer value increase effect that increases the timer value after the start of time measurement is an example of a change effect that changes the time (predetermined time) from the start of time measurement to the end of time measurement in the timer effect.

  As described above, in the first timer presentation of the present embodiment, the difference between the timer value (specific time) and the remaining time is, for example, the first from the start of time measurement (first time point) to the start of increase of the timer value (predetermined time point). The interval between the second timings from the start of increase (predetermined time) to the end of timekeeping (second time) is smaller than the time measurement period.

  Of course, a timer value increase effect may be executed a plurality of times during a single timer effect, or a plurality of change effects such as a timing interruption effect, a decrease speed suppression effect, and a timer value increase effect may be executed during a single timer effect. May be. In the timer value increase effect, the timer value may be increased without requiring the player to operate the effect button 34 or the like. Further, the timing may be restarted substantially simultaneously with the end of the increase of the timer value.

  58 and 59 illustrate the ninth embodiment of the present invention. The timer values of the timer image 156 cannot be visually recognized from the front side after the start of time measurement by partially changing the seventh and eighth embodiments. An example is shown in which a change effect such as a timing interruption effect, a timer value increase effect, and the like is executed after setting the state.

  FIG. 58 shows a state in which the first timer image 156a is not visible from the front side by stopping the upper movable body 63a at the lower position during the timing interruption effect as shown in the seventh embodiment. The timing for moving the upper movable body 63a to the lower position (FIG. 58 (b)) is preferably substantially the same as or earlier than the timing stop (T1 in FIG. 58).

  Further, the timing for retracting the upper movable body 63a from the lower position (FIG. 58 (d)) is preferably substantially the same as the timing restart (T2 in FIG. 58), but it may be before or after that. It is desirable that the display of the first timer image 156a is continued while the upper movable body 63a is in the lower position (FIG. 58 (c)). Moreover, the change effect performed in a state in which the timer value is not visible from the front side by the movable body may be the decrease speed suppression effect shown in the seventh embodiment or the timer value increase effect shown in the eighth embodiment.

  For example, when the timer image 156 is displayed on the movable display means such as the sub liquid crystal, the timer image 156 is invisible by operating (moving, rotating, etc.) the movable display means. It is good.

  59 shows a state in which the timer value of the first timer image 156a is hidden by the blindfolded image 172 and cannot be visually recognized during the timer value increasing effect as shown in the eighth embodiment (T1 to T2 in FIG. 59). (FIG. 59 (c)). Note that the timekeeping may be interrupted or the timekeeping speed may be reduced in a state where the timer value cannot be visually recognized by the blindfolded image 172. Of course, in addition to making the timer value invisible by displaying a blindfolded image 172 different from the timer image 156, image processing for the timer image 156, for example, temporarily moving it out of the screen or turning it over The value may not be visible.

  FIG. 60 illustrates the tenth embodiment of the present invention. A part of the first embodiment is modified, and the timer effect is displayed before the effect symbol 80 reaches the reach state (before the execution of the reach effect is started). An example is shown in which the execution is started and the specific effect is executed by ending the timing after reaching the reach state (after the start of the reach effect).

  FIG. 60 shows an example of the image display of the liquid crystal display means 60 during the variation display of the effect symbol 80 by the reach B jackpot variation pattern. Note that the notice b3 (see FIG. 23) is selected by the lottery at the start of the change, and that the timer effect (see FIG. 24 (a)) is selected for the notice b3, and the timer initial value of the timer effect for the notice b3 is selected. Is set to 20 seconds.

  In the example of FIG. 60, the hold display images Y <b> 1 to Z and the changing hold image Z are displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 during the normal change before the reach state is reached after the start of the change of the effect design (symbol) 80. (FIGS. 60A and 60B), during the reach effect after reaching the reach state, the hold display image Y1 and the changing hold image Z are erased from the liquid crystal display means 60 ( 60 (c), (d)).

  Also, the execution of the timer effect is started during normal fluctuation (T1 in FIG. 60) before reaching the reach state. That is, first, the timer image 156 corresponding to the notice b3 is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 and the timer initial value increase effect (FIG. 60A) is executed to set the timer initial value to 20 seconds. When the time until the start timing (T4 in FIG. 60) coincides with the timer initial value of 20 seconds (T2 in FIG. 60), time measurement (subtraction processing) by the timer image 156 is started.

  Then, during the reach effect after the effect symbol 80 becomes “7 · ↓ · 7” (FIG. 60 (c)) and the reach state is established, the timer value of the timer image 156 reaches 0 (T4 in FIG. 60). ), The execution of the notice b3 for displaying the movie of the fortune is started. Note that the display of the timer image 156 may be terminated when the timer value becomes 0, or may be continued while the timer value is 0 until the notice b3 ends.

  Thus, the timer effect is started before the reach of the effect symbol 80 (before the start of the reach effect) and the hold display is executed (the first period), and after the reach effect (the reach effect). The specific effect corresponding to the timer effect may be executed during a period (second period) in which the hold display is not executed. In this embodiment, the timer image display and the timing start are both started before the reach is established. For example, the timer image display is started before the reach is established, and the time measurement is started after the reach is established. Also good. In the present embodiment, the first period during which no hold display is executed is configured not to display not only the hold display image Y1 but also the changing hold image Z. However, the changing hold image Z is not displayed during the first period. May also be displayed.

  For example, as in the example of FIGS. 54 and 55, the first timed effect that measures the first predetermined time before the execution of the first specific effect (notice a) and the second specific effect different from the first specific effect. When the second timing effect that measures the second predetermined time before executing (notice b3) is executed in a different period, the period during which the hold display is executed before the start of the reach effect ( The first timing effect may be executed in the first period) and the second timing effect may be executed in the period (second period) in which the hold display is not executed after the start of the reach effect.

  FIG. 61 exemplifies the eleventh embodiment of the present invention. A part of the first embodiment is modified so that the timer effect for starting time measurement after reaching the reach is made rather than the timer effect for starting time measurement before reaching the reach. This shows an example in which the possibility that an effect with a high jackpot reliability will appear after the timing is high is shown.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the notices b1 to b3 (FIG. 23) is selected by the notice effect control means 138b (FIG. 8) similar to the first embodiment, the timer effect selection table shown in FIG. 61 is displayed. Based on this, it is selected whether or not the timer effect is to be executed for each notice, and if it is to be executed, whether to start timing before the reach is established or to start time after the reach is established. In the timer effect selection table shown in FIG. 61, the selection rate of no timer effect / start before reach / start after reach is 50:40:19 for the notice b1, and 20:50:39 for the notice b2. In the case of the notice b3, 0:30:79 is set.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the notice b3 (see FIG. 23) having the highest jackpot reliability among the notices b1 to b3 is a case where the time measurement is started after the reach is established rather than the time measurement is started before the reach is established. The appearance rate is higher.

  In this embodiment, the timer effect that starts timing after the reach is established is more likely to appear with a higher jackpot reliability than the timer effect that starts timing before the reach is established. Although the example which comprised was shown, the timer effect which starts the display of the timer image 156 after reach establishment is higher than the timer effect which starts the display of the timer image 156 before reach establishment, the effect which has a high hitting reliability after timekeeping You may comprise so that possibility that appears may become high. In this case, after the display of the timer image 156 is started before the reach is established, the timing start may be before the reach is established or after the reach is established.

  FIG. 62 exemplifies the twelfth embodiment of the present invention. A part of the first embodiment is modified so that the timer effect for starting time measurement after reaching reach is more than the timer effect for starting time measurement before reaching reach. In this example, the jackpot reliability is higher.

  FIG. 62 shows a notice selection table corresponding to the reach B fluctuation pattern of this embodiment. When the reach B fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 62) Based on 62), there is no notice, one of the four kinds of notices b1 to b3, and when there is a notice, it is selected whether to start timing before reaching or after reaching reach. Yes. In this embodiment, when any of the notices b1 to b3 is selected, the timer effect is always executed, but whether or not the timer effect is executed can also be selected based on this notice selection table. It is good.

  As shown in FIG. 62, for any of the notices b1 to b3, the jackpot reliability is higher in the timer effect that starts timing after the reach is established than in the timer effect that starts timing before the reach is established.

  In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the jackpot reliability is higher in the timer effect that starts timing after the reach is established than in the timer effect that starts timing before the reach is established. In addition, the timer effect for starting the display of the timer image 156 after the reach is established may be configured to have higher jackpot reliability than the timer effect for starting the display of the timer image 156. In this case, after the display of the timer image 156 is started before the reach is established, the timing start may be before the reach is established or after the reach is established.

  FIG. 63 illustrates the thirteenth embodiment of the present invention. When the specific effect to be executed after the timer effect is timed is an operation effect such as a button notice effect, by partially changing the first embodiment. An example is shown in which the timing is terminated before the operation guidance image for prompting the operation of the operation means is displayed. Here, the operation effect is a display of a preview image or the like when a predetermined operation means (for example, the effect button 34) is operated in a predetermined operation mode (single press, continuous hit, long press, etc.) during the operation effective period. Is what you do.

  In the notices b1 to b3 of the present embodiment, a moving image of a scene in which a fortune is drawn is displayed when the player depresses the effect button (operation means) 34. Further, during the operation effective period in which the pressing operation of the effect button 34 is effective, the operation guide image 173 that prompts the player to operate the effect button 34 is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60.

  In the example of FIG. 63, when the time measurement by the timer image 156 advances and the timer value becomes 0 (T1 in FIG. 63), the fade-in of the operation guide image 173 to the liquid crystal display means 60 is started (FIG. 63 (b)). )), While the operation guide image 173 is being displayed (FIG. 63 (c)), that is, when the player presses down the effect button 34 during the operation valid period (T2 in FIG. 63), the operation guide image 173 is displayed. Is finished, and a moving image (FIG. 63 (d)) of a scene for drawing a fortune is displayed.

  Although it is desirable to start displaying the operation guide image 173 simultaneously with the end of timing by the timer image 156, the display of the operation guide image 173 may be started after the end of timing. Moreover, the display start of the operation guidance image 173 may not be fade-in.

  FIGS. 64 to 67 illustrate the fourteenth embodiment of the present invention. The first embodiment is partially changed, and the success / failure effect that becomes either success / failure after the beat part is specified corresponding to the timer effect. In the case of production, an example is shown in which the success / failure production is always successful.

  The notice c of this embodiment is an example of a success / failure effect. As shown in FIG. 64, after a hitting part (FIG. 64 (a)) that attacks a monster with a cannon, for example, a success pattern ( A notice c1) and a failure pattern (notice c2) are distinguished.

  In the present embodiment, when either of the notices c1 and c2 is selected by the notice effect control means 138b (FIG. 8), the timer effect is executed for each notice based on the timer effect selection table shown in FIG. You can choose whether or not to do so. In the timer effect selection table shown in FIG. 65, the selection rate of no timer effect is set to 29:80 when the notice c1 (success), and 109: 0 when the notice c2 (failure). . That is, when the timer effect is executed for the notice c, the notice c is always the notice c1 which is a success pattern.

  66 and 67 both show an example of the image display of the liquid crystal display means 60 when the notice c1 is executed in response to the timer effect. In FIG. While (c)) is started or at the same time or before (T1 in FIG. 66), the timer value becomes 0 and the time measurement ends, whereas in FIG. 67, the time measurement ends (T1 in FIG. 67). ) Starts the turning portion of the notice c1 (FIG. 67 (b)), and the timer value becomes 0 (T2 in FIG. 67) while the turning portion is being executed (FIG. 67 (c)). It has ended.

  FIG. 68 illustrates a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention, and when the success / failure effect as described above is a specific effect corresponding to the timer effect, the success part of the success / failure effect is started during the time of the timer effect. An example is shown in which a successful presentation is executed substantially simultaneously with the end of the presentation timing.

  The success / failure effect of the present embodiment is a pseudo success / failure effect indicating whether or not a so-called pseudo-ream continues. Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect in which the effect design 80 is varied a plurality of times by the liquid crystal display means 60 while the first and second special symbols are varied once. Is set to be high.

  In the example of FIG. 68, during the time measurement by the timer image 156, a special symbol for pseudo-coupled effect, for example, “pseudo” appears in the state where the effect symbol 80 is “3 · ↓ · 4” (T1 in FIG. 68), It moves slowly toward the center stop position (FIG. 68 (b) → (c)) (turning part). Then, almost simultaneously with the timer value of the timer image 156 becoming 0 (T2 in FIG. 68), the special symbol “pseudo” stops at the central stop position, and a pseudo-continuous effect (successful effect) is executed.

  When starting the success part of the success / failure production before the timing ends, there is a problem that if the timing ends before the success / failure is finalized, the result of the success / failure production will be a success, Such a problem can be solved by executing the success effect almost simultaneously with the end of the timer effect timing as in the present embodiment.

  69 and 70 illustrate the sixteenth embodiment of the present invention, and the first embodiment is modified so that a prefetch timer is used as a prefetch notice effect performed based on the prefetch determination result by the prefetch determination means 118a (FIG. 8). An example in the case of performing an effect is shown.

  In the present embodiment, a lottery of whether or not to perform a prefetch timer effect is performed based on the prefetch determination result by the prefetch determination means 118a (FIG. 8), and when the winning is made in the lottery, the symbol variation related to the prefetch determination (hereinafter referred to as the prefetch determination) The pre-read timer effect is executed in a plurality of symbol variations until the target variation).

  The pre-read timer effect is such that, after winning the pre-read timer effect, the timer effect is started at a predetermined timing, and then the time is stopped during the target change and the effect is executed. In the target variation, the timer starts counting, and until then, the timer image 156 is displayed in a non-timed state.

  In the example of FIG. 69, when the first special symbol starting means 56 detects a game ball and the first special reserved number reaches three (T1 in FIG. 69), the prefetch determination for the third reserved memory Based on the result (here, reach B jackpot), a lottery is performed as to whether or not to perform a pre-read timer effect, and the lottery is won. Then, for example, at the start of the next symbol variation (T2 in FIG. 69), the display of the timer image 156 is started, and in a non-timed state, for example, “waiting” or the like instead of the timer initial value (here, 30 seconds). After maintaining the state in which the timer value concealed image 157a is displayed, for example, timing is started at the start of target variation (T3 in FIG. 69), and then when the timer value becomes 0 and the timing ends (FIG. 69). T4), for example, notice b3 is executed.

  In FIG. 69, the timing start may be after the start of the target variation. Further, the time measurement may be started before the start of the target variation, and the time may be measured by a timer over a plurality of variations. In addition, the start timing of the timer effect is not limited to the time when the next symbol change starts after the prefetch timer effect is won, but may start during the symbol change when the prefetch timer effect is won, or it may start during the next symbol change. May be.

  In the example of FIG. 70, for example, when the second special symbol starting means 57 detects the game ball during the big hit fluctuation and the second special reserved number becomes two (T1 in FIG. 70), the second Based on the pre-reading determination result (here, reach B jackpot) for the reserved storage, a lottery of whether or not to perform the pre-read timer effect is performed, and the lottery is won. Then, for example, during the subsequent jackpot game, the timer image 156 is displayed (T2 in FIG. 70) and timed (T3 in FIG. 70). When the timer value is 0 and the time measurement is finished (T4 in FIG. 70), for example, a notice b3 is executed.

  In FIG. 70, the display of the timer image 156 may be started before the start of the jackpot game, the timing may be started during the jackpot game, or the display of the timer image 156 may be started during the jackpot game and after the jackpot game ends. The timing may be started at a predetermined timing, for example, at the start of target fluctuation.

  FIG. 71 illustrates a seventeenth embodiment of the present invention. The first embodiment is modified so that the timer value in the timer effect is subtracted corresponding to a variable other than time, for example, the number of symbol fluctuations. An example is shown.

  In the present embodiment, during the special gaming state (for example, the short-time state), the timer value of the timer image 156 is decreased each time the remaining number of fluctuations until the end of the special gaming state is reduced, and the remaining number of fluctuations becomes zero. The timer value is configured to be 0 when the special game state ends.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 71, first, when the remaining number of fluctuations until the end of the time reduction state is a predetermined number (here, 5 times), the display of the timer image 156 is started (FIG. 71 (a)). The display mode of the numerical value section 157 at this time corresponds to, for example, time, but for example, a number indicating the remaining number of fluctuations (here, 05) is displayed in a portion indicating “second”, for example, 1/10 second below that The following part always displays a change (for example, 00 to 99 in a cyclic display).

  After that, every time the first and second special symbols change and the remaining number of changes decreases from 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 (T1 to T4 in FIG. 71), the timer value of the timer image 156 also increases. The number of the part indicating “second” decreases, for example, from 04 → 03 → 02 → 01 (FIGS. 71 (b), (c), (d), (e)), and the remaining number of fluctuations becomes 0, resulting in a time-saving state Is completed (T5 in FIG. 71), the timer value of the timer image 156 is, for example, “0:00:00” and the time measurement is terminated (FIG. 71 (f)).

  72 and 73 illustrate an eighteenth embodiment of the present invention, and show an example in which the first embodiment is modified so that the timer value in the timer effect is highlighted, for example, during a predetermined period. ing. The predetermined period is desirably a period before the end of timing (for example, 10 seconds).

  FIG. 72 shows an example in which the timer value is highlighted by displaying at least the numerical value part 157 in the timer image 156 intermittently at a constant time pitch, for example. 72 (a1) to (a5), the timer value is displayed on the numerical value unit 157 every time the display indicating 1/10 second or less becomes “00” (FIGS. 72 (a1), (a3), ( a5)), and the timer value is deleted from the numerical value part 157 during the other period (FIGS. 72 (a2) and (a4)). As a result, the timer value is intermittently displayed (flashing) at a pitch of 1 second, such as “0:07:00” → “0:06:00” → “0:05:00” →. Therefore, it is possible to effectively produce a countdown until the end of timing. In addition, not only the numerical value part 157 but the whole timer image 156 may be displayed intermittently, for example.

  72 (b1) to (b5) are numerical values without displaying the timer display frame 158 or the like when the timer values are intermittently displayed at a constant time pitch as in FIGS. 72 (a1) to (a5). The example which displayed only the part which shows at least one part of the part 157, for example, the second is shown. In this way, it is possible to emphasize the remaining time by displaying only the numerical value portion that changes. In this case, until the predetermined period starts, for example, the numerical value part 157 including the display part other than the second is displayed as “0:20:00”, for example, and the display is switched to only the second when the predetermined period starts. Alternatively, the timer display frame 158 may be displayed until the predetermined period starts.

  FIG. 73 also shows an example in which the timer value is highlighted by changing the display mode of at least a part of the timer value displayed on the numerical value section 157 at a constant time pitch (for example, every second) (enlarged display here). Is shown. In the example of FIG. 73, every time the display indicating 1/10 second or less becomes “00”, for example, numbers such as “07” and “06” indicating the second are enlarged and displayed (FIG. 73 ( c)). As a result, it is possible to effectively produce a countdown until the end of timing. Note that the entire timer value of the numerical value portion 157 may be displayed in an enlarged manner, or not only the numerical value portion 157 but also the entire timer image 156 may be displayed in an enlarged manner, for example. The change in display mode is not limited to a change in size such as enlarged display, but may be a change in color, a change in typeface, an addition of an effect image, or the like.

  As described above, the pachinko machine described in the embodiment of the present invention includes the display means 60 and the effect control means 138 capable of executing various effects on the display means 60, and the effect control means 138 is specified. It is possible to execute an effect, a timed effect that measures a predetermined time before execution of the specific effect, and a pre-timed effect that is performed before the start of the timed effect on the timed effect. Moreover, the display means 60 and the effect control means 138 which can perform various effects on the display means 60 are provided, and the effect control means 138 measures a specific effect and a predetermined time before executing the specific effect. An effect and a change effect that changes the predetermined time during the execution of the timing effect may be executable. Moreover, the operation means 34 which can be operated by the player may be provided, and the effect control means 138 may be able to execute the pre-time effect using the operation means 34. Further, the effect control means 138 may be able to execute a change effect that changes a predetermined time during the execution of the timed effect. Moreover, the operation means 34 which can be operated by the player may be provided, and the effect control means 138 may be able to execute a change effect using the operation means 34.

  Moreover, the display means 60 and the effect control means 138 which can perform various effects on the display means 60 are provided, and the effect control means 138 measures a specific effect and a predetermined time before executing the specific effect. Production is possible. Further, the effect control means 138 may be configured to execute the specific effect after the timing effect ends, or may be configured to end the time effect after the specific effect ends. Further, the display means 60 can variably display the symbol 80, and the effect control means 138 can execute the reach effect when the symbol 80 is in the reach state, and the timing effect before starting the execution of the reach effect. It may be possible to start a specific effect after the start of the reach effect. The display unit 60 can display the symbol 80 in a variable manner, and can execute a hold storage unit 119 capable of storing information relating to the variable display of the symbol 80 that has not yet been started as the hold information, and a hold display corresponding to the hold information. The display control unit 131, and the effect control unit 138 can start the timed effect during the first period in which the hold display is executed, and the specific effect in the second period in which the hold display is not executed. It may be executable.

  The display means 60 and the effect control means 138 capable of executing various effects on the display means 60 are provided, and the effect control means 138 counts the first predetermined time before executing the first specific effect. The 1st time effect and the 2nd time effect that measures the second predetermined time before the execution of the second specific effect different from the first specific effect can be executed in parallel. Further, the effect control means 138 may be able to display at least a part of the first image 156a displayed in the first timed effect and the second image 156b displayed in the second timed effect. In this case, each of the first image 156a and the second image 156b can display timing information, and the timing information can be viewed with at least a part of the first image 156a and the second image 156b being overlapped. Also good. Further, the effect control means 138 may be configured to start counting the second timed effect after the end of the first specific effect.

  The display means 60 and the effect control means 138 capable of executing various effects on the display means 60 are provided, and the effect control means 138 counts the first predetermined time before executing the first specific effect. The first clock effect and the second clock effect that measures the second predetermined time before execution of the second specific effect different from the first specific effect can be executed in different periods. Further, the display means 60 can variably display the symbol 80, and the effect control means 138 can execute the reach effect when the symbol 80 is in the reach state, and the first before the start of the reach effect is started. The timing effect can be executed, and the second timing effect may be executable after the start of the reach effect. The display unit 60 can display the symbol 80 in a variable manner, and can execute a hold storage unit 119 capable of storing information relating to the variable display of the symbol 80 that has not yet been started as the hold information, and a hold display corresponding to the hold information. The display control means 131, and the effect control means 138 makes it possible to execute the first timing effect during the first period in which the hold display is executed, and the second time measurement in the second period in which the hold display is not executed. The production may be executable. Further, the effect control means 138 may be configured to execute the second timed effect after the end of the first specific effect.

  Moreover, the display means 60 and the effect control means 138 which can perform various effects on the display means 60 are provided. During the first time, it is possible to execute a timing effect in which the time is measured while displaying a predetermined time corresponding to the remaining time until the second time point. Further, the predetermined time may be different from the remaining time. In this case, the timing period of the timing effect includes the first timing period and the subsequent second timing period, and the difference between the predetermined time and the remaining time is smaller in the second timing period than in the first timing period. You may comprise. In the example of FIG. 74, for example, when a time of 18 seconds (first time) is measured from the first time point to the second time point by an internally managed timer, the remaining time is 15 seconds (T1) (during the first time measurement period). ), The display of the timer image 156, which is a predetermined time, is 10 seconds (t1), whereas the predetermined time is 3 seconds (t2) when the remaining time is 3.5 seconds (T2) (during the second timing period). The difference between the remaining time and the predetermined time is 5 seconds for the former (during the first timing period) and 0.5 seconds for the latter (during the second timing period), and the latter is smaller. . The difference between the remaining time and the predetermined time is, for example, temporarily stopping the decrease of the predetermined time as in the seventh embodiment or increasing the predetermined time as in the eighth embodiment. It is also possible to change it by making the timing speed (decrease speed) for a predetermined time different.

  Note that, for example, the difference between the remaining time and the predetermined time is set to 5 seconds during the first time period, and 0 seconds during the second time period. The difference between the time and the predetermined time may be 0). Of course, the difference between the remaining time and the predetermined time may be set to 0 over the entire timing period.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, this invention is not limited to these embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, the timer effect is basically a notice for the occurrence of a state that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, during the final stage of the symbol fluctuation, for example, when the remaining fluctuation time is a predetermined time or less, it is a deviation fluctuation. It is desirable to configure so that a timer effect is not generated.

  Further, the symbol variation may end when the timer value in the timer effect is larger than the remaining variation time in the symbol variation, that is, before the timer effect timing ends. Similarly, the timer value in the timer effect may be larger than the symbol variation time. Further, these timer effects may be allowed to appear only in the big hit fluctuation.

  There may be a case where the timing waiting time (time from the display start of the timer image 156 to the timing start) is longer than the timing time in the timer effect. It is desirable that timer effects that have a longer time-waiting time than timer time are more likely to appear in jackpot fluctuations than out-of-clock fluctuations, but such timer effects may only appear in jackpot fluctuations. Good.

  In order to clarify the correspondence between the timer effect and the specific effect after the end of timing, it is desirable not to generate other effects at the timing of generating the specific effect. Alternatively, at the timing of generating the specific effect, an effect having a higher degree of reliability than the specific effect may not be generated among the other effects.

  In addition, the number of effects that can be executed for a specific effect after the end of timing may be less than the number of effects that can be performed when a timer effect occurs (when display of timer image 156 is started or when timing is started). . In addition, the jackpot reliability of the effect that can be executed for the specific effect after the timing is higher than the jackpot reliability of the effect that can be executed when the timer effect occurs (when the display of the timer image 156 starts or when the time measurement starts). May be.

  When executing a common specific effect in a plurality of reach effects with different effect times, when executing a timer effect that targets the common specific effect during those reach effects, it matches the reach time of the reach effect The timer time may be different.

  In the case of executing a timer effect having a specific effect as an effect for determining the color or pattern used for the image on the liquid crystal display means 60, the color or pattern determined by the specific effect is different during the period from the start to the end of the timer effect. It is desirable not to appear in the production.

  For example, the appearance rate of the timer effect may be different depending on the gaming state, such as increasing the appearance rate of the timer effect in the high probability state than in the low probability state.

  You may comprise so that a timer production (time production) and the specific production corresponding to it may be performed by another device. For example, the timer value may be displayed by the liquid crystal display means 60, and the specific effect after the time measurement may be performed by the movable effect means 61 to 64, or the timer value may be displayed by a display means other than the liquid crystal display means 60, for example, the front It may be configured such that it is performed by the display means on the frame 3 side, and the specific effect after the completion of timing is performed by image display on the liquid crystal display means 60 or the like. Also, the timer effect and the specific effect corresponding thereto may be executed as a series of notice effects, or may be executed as different notice effects.

  The time from the time measurement start time (first time point) to the specific effect start time point (second time point) need not be measured by the timer that starts time measurement from the first time point. You may perform by the execution time timer etc. of the production scenario to perform. In this case, if the value of the execution time timer is, for example, 500F at the first time point and 1000F at the second time point, 500F therebetween corresponds to the first time from the first time point to the second time point (FIG. 74). Further, in this case, the time corresponding to 500F is not limited to being displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 as the predetermined time, but is within a range of 500F depending on the time from the first time point to the second time point (500F → 1000F). Therefore, the predetermined time may be displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60. Moreover, it is only necessary to display some predetermined time related to the remaining time until the second time point. In the production control, the difference time from the first time point to the second time point is measured, and the internal management is performed based on the measurement result. The timer information to be displayed is not limited to that displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60.

  In the embodiment, the remaining time is displayed on the timer image 156. However, the display is not limited to displaying the remaining time as it is, but for displaying the remaining time, for example, counting down by 1 every several seconds. If it is. Further, the display relating to the remaining time may be an image such as a level meter instead of a number (digital).

  It is desirable that the display priority of the timer image 156 on the liquid crystal display means 60 be higher than other notice effects.

  In the timer presentation of the embodiment, it is configured to always start timing after the pre-timekeeping presentation (success pattern of the pre-timekeeping presentation), but when the timer presentation ends without starting the timing after the pre-timepiece presentation (timekeeping) There may be a failure pattern of the previous production). For example, as a failure pattern in the timer initial value increase production (FIG. 28, FIG. 30, etc.), there may be a case where the timer initial value does not increase “00:00” or that the timer initial value cannot be recognized. It is done. Further, for example, as a failure pattern in the timer initial value selection effect (FIG. 53, FIG. 54, etc.), a case where an outlier option such as “00:00” or “x” included in the option is selected can be considered.

  In the movable body return process (FIG. 38) of the embodiment, the push-in operation is executed on the condition that the change starts due to the end of the customer waiting state. You may comprise so that pushing operation may be performed on condition.

  In the embodiment, the movable body return process shown in FIG. 28 and FIG. 31 is configured to be executed at the start of the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols. The movable body return process may be executed even when the above is established.

  The pushing operation may be executed after the origin return process of the movable body is executed.

  The movable bodies to be subjected to the push-in operation in the movable body return process may be all movable bodies, or may be only the movable bodies that are operated during the customer waiting state (non-game state).

  The movable body return process is executed when the first and second special symbols start to change, or when the waiting condition end condition is established when the player touches the launch handle 32. The movable body return process may also be executed when the menu is displayed. In this case, the waiting state for the customer does not end, but it is predicted that an operation on the display screen by the player is executed.

  The movable body is operated during the customer waiting state (non-gaming state), but the timing and operation period for starting the operation of the movable body are not particularly limited as long as it is in the customer waiting state (non-gaming state). It can be set. However, if the movement of the movable body is started almost simultaneously with the start of the customer waiting state (non-game state), the movable body operates each time the symbol variation is interrupted, thereby causing the player to slump (the previous symbol). Since it becomes easy to feel the non-fluctuating period from the fluctuation to the next symbol fluctuation), it is desirable to operate the movable body after a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the customer waiting state (non-gaming state).

  Further, when the variable BGM is interrupted / cancelled after a predetermined time from the start of the customer waiting state (non-game state), the movable body is operated at a timing substantially at the same time as or later than the interruption / discontinuation of the BGM. You may make it start. Further, as in the embodiment, the operation of the movable body may be started at the timing when the customer waiting normal effect (screen displaying the stop symbol) ends and the customer waiting demonstration effect (demo movie screen) is started. .

  When displaying spec information, title information, copyright information, game information, etc. as information about gaming machines while waiting for customers (non-gaming state), the period during which the information is displayed It is desirable not to start the operation but to start the operation of the movable body during other periods. In addition, it is desirable not to display the information regarding the gaming machine as described above during the operation of the movable body once started.

  In addition, when the movable body is moved from the origin position to a predetermined position, the area where the movable body and the liquid crystal display overlap (over) changes from the front view of the gaming machine or the player's eyes. For this reason, it is desirable to display information on the gaming machine as described above in a display area that does not overlap (do not cover) the movable body even when the movable body is located at the origin position or the predetermined position.

  In addition, for example, the number part 80a of the effect design 80, the hold display images X1 to Y1, the left-handed guiding image 136a, the right-handed guiding image 136b, the error notification image 137, the volume setting image 138b, and the light amount setting image which are specific images. Also for 139b and the like, it is desirable to display in a display area that does not overlap (do not cover) the movable body when the movable body is located at either the origin position or the predetermined position.

  When the movable body is operated during the customer waiting state (non-game state), an effect by a lamp or sound may be executed in accordance with the operation of the movable body. In addition, during the execution of these lamps and voice effects, if the waiting condition end condition is satisfied when the first and second special symbols start to change or the player touches the launch handle 32, these lamps It is desirable to interrupt the production by voice. In addition, during the operation of the movable body, a lamp or sound effect may be continuously performed, or a lamp or sound effect may be performed only at the start or end of the operation.

  In the embodiment, the movable body to be operated in the customer waiting state (non-game state) is different depending on the mode selected by the player, but the same movable body may be operated regardless of the mode. In that case, the same operation may be performed, or different operations may be performed. In addition, the effects of lamps and voices may be varied according to the operation of the movable body, or the same may be used.

  When the movable body is operated during the customer waiting state (non-gaming state) and the customer waiting state end condition is satisfied due to the start of fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, it is movable at substantially the same timing as the start of the fluctuation. The movable body effect that moves the body may not be executed.

  The operation of the movable body in the customer waiting state (non-game state) is not limited to the operation from the origin position to the predetermined position, but may be an operation of slightly moving the ratchet at the origin position. It may be an operation that repeatedly reciprocates between positions.

  Further, when the movable body is located at a predetermined position at the timing when the customer waiting demonstration effect (demo movie screen) ends, the movable body may be operated from the predetermined position toward the origin position. In other words, the movable body is returned to the original position in preparation for the completion of the customer waiting demonstration effect (demo movie screen) and the execution of the customer waiting ordinary effect (screen displaying the stop symbol) again. Also good.

  When the player is operating the menu screen, the menu screen may be terminated if a non-operation time on the menu screen has elapsed for a predetermined time (eg, 180 seconds). When an operation is performed by the player, the menu screen may not be terminated by clearing a predetermined time (for example, 180 seconds). At this time, a timer for measuring a predetermined time may be provided in the sub-control unit. At this time, the display screen after the end of the menu screen may be a customer waiting normal effect (screen displaying a stop symbol) or a customer waiting demonstration effect (demo movie screen). And when displaying a customer waiting demonstration effect (demo movie screen), you may make it operate a movable body according to this.

  When the movable body is operated during the customer waiting state (non-game state) and the player touches the launch handle 32, an effect linked to the movable body may be executed. For example, the operation of the movable body may be changed at that time, the operation of the movable body may be stopped, or a specific effect using a lamp or sound may be executed. In addition, the effect linked to the movable body is not limited to the synchronized effect mode, and any effect mode may be used as long as the effect is executed only when the player touches the launch handle 32 during the operation of the movable body. There may be. Further, not only during the operation of the movable body, but also when the player touches the launch handle 32 with the movable body moving to a predetermined position, such an effect may be executed.

  For the pushing operation, the number of pushing steps may be different depending on the movable body, or the same number of steps may be used.

  When the movable body is operated during the customer waiting state (non-game state) and the customer waiting state end condition is satisfied by the start of fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, the movable body returning operation (including pushing operation) is It may be performed during the symbol variation, or the symbol variation may be started after the movable body returning operation (including the push-in operation) is completed.

  When the movable body is operated during the customer waiting state (non-game state) and the player touches the launching handle 32, when performing effects related to the handle touch by a lamp, sound, or liquid crystal display, the movable body return operation is performed. (Including the push-in operation) may be performed during the production, or the production may be started after the movable body return operation (including the push-in operation) is completed.

  In the embodiment, three types of information such as spec information, jackpot game state, and jackpot game type are configured to be transmitted with one jackpot state designation command. However, such information is configured to be transmitted with individual commands. May be.

  In the embodiment, whether or not the promotion effect of the expected number of balls to be performed is set for each type of jackpot game, but whether or not to perform the promotion effect may be determined by lottery or the like.

  The values of the total number of acquired balls, the number of acquired balls, and the number of scheduled balls to be acquired may be displayed only for a predetermined period during the big hit game, and may not be displayed otherwise.

  Each time the total number of acquired balls reaches a predetermined value, a notification effect according to that value may be executed. For example, when the total number of balls reached 2500, “I'm still going”, when I reached 5000, “I can go more”, when I reached 7500, “I thought you could do it “When I reach 10,000, you may make a display such as“ I am proud of you ”. Further, the content of the notification effect may be changed according to the selected character or the like. For example, the dialogue when the total number of acquired balls reaches 2500 is “I will go still” when the first character is selected, and “I will go still” when the second character is selected. It is good also as.

  In the embodiment, it is assumed that probability changes (specifications of so-called ST and falling lottery) occur in all jackpots, but the occurrence / non-occurrence of special gaming states and the types of special gaming states may be different depending on the jackpot type.

  The number of acquired balls, the number of planned balls to be acquired, and the total number of acquired balls are displayed during the jackpot, but the total number of acquired balls is also displayed during the jackpot end interval after the jackpot ends and during the probability change state thereafter. You may make it keep. Unlike the big hit, in the probable change state, no winning prize is generated, so the first acquired ball number command or the second acquired ball number command is not transmitted, but the third acquired ball number command There is a possibility of being sent. Therefore, when the third acquired ball number command is received during the probability variation game, the total acquired ball number may be increased or may not be increased. In addition, as described above, the first acquired ball number command and the second acquired ball number command are not transmitted during the probability change state, but when these commands are received for some reason such as noise or goto action. Even so, the display of the total number of acquired balls may not be increased. Further, the error notification may be executed without changing the display of the total number of acquired balls.

  When winning a prize other than the big winning means, over winning, or big winning means during the big hit, we decided to update the display by adding to the number of acquired balls and the expected number of balls. You may make it change the mode at the time of updating a display with an acquired number-of-balls command. Moreover, you may make it change the aspect at the time of updating a display with the number of acquired balls, and the number of planned acquisition balls. For example, when the number of acquired balls is updated, the number may be rolled up at the time of update, and when the planned number of acquired balls is updated, the number is updated without being rolled up. It may be. In addition, if there is a winning in the big winning means, the number of acquired balls is rolled up and updated, and if there is an over winning, the number of acquired balls and the number of scheduled balls to be acquired are either simultaneously or from either If the player rolls up and updates in order, and there is a prize other than the big winning means, the number of acquired balls and the number of scheduled balls to be acquired may be updated at the same time or without any roll up in order. In addition, if there is a winning other than over-winning or big winning means, it is necessary to update the total number of balls acquired. However, when the total number of acquired balls is updated, which is a more beneficial state for the player, it is acquired. It is good also as an aspect of update different from the time of updating the display of only the number of balls.

  When setting spec information of this pachinko machine with spec information, display such as “This machine is light spec” or “This machine is middle spec” on the LCD based on the set information. It may be. Further, it is desirable that these displays are not displayed while the symbols are changing, but are displayed while the symbols are not changing, such as during a customer waiting state. Thereby, it becomes possible for the player to grasp the spec information of the machine before the game.

  When the jackpot ends, the acquired number of balls and the planned number of acquired balls may not be cleared. If there is a big hit fluctuation in the hold within 4 rotations after the big hit, you may be able to express the appearance as if the big hit seemed to be continuous. Instead of clearing the planned number of balls, the next jackpot number to be acquired may be added and displayed. In addition, during the next jackpot, the number of acquired balls may be added and displayed for each winning prize.

  Even when the retreat is finished, the total number of acquired balls may not be cleared. In the embodiment, all jackpots are assumed to be probable odds, but when there is a probable / non-probable jackpot, after winning the non-probable jackpot, for example, a short game of 100 rotations is entered. If the probable big hit is won again during this period, it may be displayed in a form that takes over the previous total number of balls acquired.

  The number of acquired balls, the planned number of acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls may be displayed even during the jackpot round interval. When a game ball is won at a predetermined winning opening during the interval between rounds, an increase in the number of balls may be displayed even during the interval between rounds.

  Further, during the round interval, the number of acquired balls, the planned number of acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls may not be displayed. In this case, when the game balls are won during the round interval, the increase in the number of balls may not be displayed. Then, when the next round game starts, the number of balls may be displayed in a form reflecting the increase result. Further, the display is not performed in all the intervals between rounds, and the display may not be performed only in a specific interval between rounds.

  The number of acquired balls, the planned number of acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls may be displayed during the promotion effect during the big hit. At the time of promotion effect, since the number of planned acquisition balls increases, it is desirable to increase the number of planned acquisition balls displayed. In addition, when the promotion effect is performed during the round game, the winning ball number and the total acquired ball number may be displayed because the game ball is expected to win the big winning means even during the promotion effect. desirable. By configuring in this way, it is possible to appropriately display the increased number of acquired balls and the total number of acquired balls even at the time of winning a game ball to the big winning means during the promotion effect. .

  Further, the number of acquired balls, the planned number of acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls may not be displayed during the promotion effect that is a big hit. At the promotion stage, an advantageous stage for the player that the expected number of balls will increase will be executed. Therefore, in order to concentrate on the content of the stage, the promotion will include the number of acquired balls, the number of scheduled balls to be acquired, and the total number of acquired balls. You may make it stop displaying temporarily about display things other than production. Also, if there is a game ball winning in the big winning means at this time, the number of balls increased when resuming the display of the number of acquired balls, the planned number of acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls after the promotion effect ends A display reflecting the above may be performed. Further, the promotion effect may be executed by using the time of the interval between rounds where the winning of the game ball to the big winning means is not expected.

  The number of acquired balls, the planned number of acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls may be displayed during the pre-hit start interval. Further, the result display of the count-up effect during the symbol variation may be displayed during the pre-hit start interval. Further, a count-up effect may be performed during the big hit start interval, or a promotion effect may be performed.

  When displaying the total number of acquired balls during the probable state, the character selected during the jackpot end interval (the embodiment is a character, but is not limited to this, and the game effect mode in the promiscuous state after the jackpot is selected) The display form of the total number of acquired balls may be varied depending on the type. Further, the total number of acquired balls may be displayed for one character, and the total number of acquired balls may not be displayed for the other character.

  With regard to the display of the total number of winning balls, for players such as “TOTAL OO acquisition”, “Number of winning big hits × 5”, “Winning winning big hit × 2, △△ big hit per × 3” Any display mode may be used as long as the total number of acquired balls is recalled. During a specific jackpot, the acquired number of balls, the planned number of acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls may not be displayed.

  The process of adding to the acquired number of balls is performed when the first acquired number-of-balls command is received when winning the big winning means. However, the timing for performing the addition display is not limited to the time of receiving the command. For example, after a predetermined number of first acquired ball number commands are received, addition display for a predetermined number of times may be executed. In addition, every time the first acquired ball number command is received, a display such as +00 is displayed, and after the first acquired ball number command is received a predetermined number of times, the display of +0.00 is added to the acquired ball number and displayed. You may make it make it. Further, the predetermined number of times when the first acquired number-of-balls command is received a predetermined number of times may be the same as the number of winnings that can be won in one round, and in this case, the predetermined number of first times at the end of one round. The number of acquired balls for the acquired number-of-balls command is added and displayed. Further, the predetermined number of times when the first acquired number-of-balls command is received a predetermined number of times may be the same as the number of winnings that can be won by one big hit. In this case, the number of acquired balls corresponding to a predetermined number of first acquired ball number commands is added and displayed at the end of the big hit round.

  Further, the above-described contents are not limited to the first acquired ball number command, but may be configured similarly when the second acquired ball number command or the third acquired ball number command is received. In addition, with respect to the second acquired ball number command and the third acquired ball number command, processing for adding not only to the acquired number of balls but also to the planned number of acquired balls is performed. A similar configuration may also be used.

  In order to increase the expected number of balls to be acquired, when the second acquired number of balls command is received or when the third acquired number of balls command is received, further promotion effect of the expected number of balls to be performed during a specific jackpot game May be executed, but the addition effect when the second acquired ball number command and the third acquired ball number command are received may be different from the addition effect by the promotion effect, or the same addition effect It is good. Also, since the number of balls added during the promotion effect is larger than the number of balls added when receiving the second acquisition ball number command and the third acquisition ball number command, the direction during the promotion effect is added. The production may be gorgeous and impactful.

  We decided to calculate the expected number of balls based on the round number designation command, the maximum count number designation command, and the grand prize winning ball number designation command. If any one of these commands is missing, it will be earned. The display of the planned number of balls may not be executed. In this case, as the display of the expected number of balls to be acquired, nothing may be displayed, or a display different from the normal time such as “???” may be displayed. In addition, if the round number designation command, maximum count number designation command, and big prize winning ball number designation command can be received without omission at a predetermined timing thereafter, the newly scheduled number of balls to be obtained is displayed. Alternatively, instead of “???” etc., the number of balls scheduled for acquisition may be displayed.

  In addition, when the number of balls scheduled to be acquired cannot be displayed due to the above-described problem, or when “???” is displayed instead of the original display, the second acquired ball number command or the third When the acquired number-of-balls command is received, the planned number of balls may be left undisplayed, or may be displayed without changing the display such as “???”. On the other hand, when the second acquired ball number command or the third acquired ball number command is received, “+000 shots” or the like is displayed as a display indicating that the planned number of acquired balls has increased. Alternatively, the display such as “??????” may be changed to “?????? +”, etc. In addition, if the round number designation command, the maximum count number designation command, and the big prize winning ball number designation command can be received without missing at a predetermined timing after that, the number of balls to be acquired and the original number It may be possible to display the number of balls scheduled to be acquired by adding the number of balls scheduled to be acquired, or when displaying “?????? +”, etc. Instead of displaying the number of originally scheduled balls to be acquired and displaying “number of scheduled balls to be acquired + 000 shots” or the like, the number of balls to be acquired may be displayed.

  In addition, when the promotion effect is executed when the number of balls scheduled to be acquired cannot be displayed, or when “???” is displayed instead of the original display, the promotion effect is displayed. You may choose not to display the number of balls scheduled to be acquired after promotion, or you may display “???” etc., like “?????? + 00” It may be displayed in any manner. If the round number designation command, the maximum count number designation command, and the big prize winning ball number designation command can be received without missing at a predetermined timing after that, the number of balls to be acquired after promotion will be displayed. Is desirable.

  Once the round number designation command, the maximum count number designation command, and the grand prize winning ball number designation command are successfully received, the round number designation command, the maximum count number designation command, and the big prize are received at a predetermined timing thereafter. Even if one of the commands for specifying the number of winning balls is missing, do not stop displaying the expected number of balls at that time or change the display to “???” etc. Is desirable. For this reason, once each command has been received normally, the number of balls scheduled for acquisition will not be unknown.

  In the count-up effect, when the player does not perform a continuous hitting operation or the like, a display mode in which the expected number of balls to be acquired, such as “??? Further, even when the repeated hitting operation or the like is not performed, the original expected number of balls may be displayed. In addition, if repeated hitting operations, etc. were performed, but the number of operations was less than the scheduled number of times, there is a possibility that it will not reach the original expected number of balls, but when the result is displayed, the original acquisition plan The number of balls may be displayed, or a result display “00” GET corresponding to the number of operations actually performed may be displayed. In that case, it is desirable to display the original number of balls to be acquired at a predetermined timing until the subsequent big hit is completed.

  If the round number designation command, the maximum count number designation command and the grand prize winning ball number designation command cannot be normally received at the start of variation, the count-up effect may not be executed. Even if it is executed, “+ ??” or the like may be displayed for each count, or the result display may not be performed.

  The jackpot related information designation command (predetermined information command) may be different from the jackpot status designation command (special game command). Any information may be used as long as it is necessary for calculating the ball.

  In a no-playing round, when the winning means is open one or more times for a very short time (eg, 1.8 seconds), the first acquired ball command, the second acquired ball command, and the third acquired When a ball number command or the like is received, it is desirable to increase the display of the number of acquired balls or the number of planned balls to be acquired, but it may not be increased. In addition, the number of acquired balls or the number of scheduled balls to be acquired may not be displayed in the round without playing. Acquired when receiving the 1st acquisition ball number command, 2nd acquisition ball number command, 3rd acquisition ball number command, etc. when the number of acquired balls or the number of planned acquisition balls is not displayed in the round without playing Although it is desirable to increase the number of balls and the number of balls scheduled for acquisition internally, they may not be increased. The increase internally means that the counter for managing the number of acquired balls or the number of scheduled balls to be acquired is increased. Then, when displaying the number of acquired balls, the number of scheduled balls to be acquired, and the total number of acquired balls at the subsequent timing, it is desirable to display in a state reflecting the result of winning in the round without payout.

  The round number designation command may be a command only for teaching the number of rounds of the jackpot game from the main control board to the sub control board, or the number of rounds of the jackpot game is designated and matched to the sub control board side accordingly. It may be a command for executing some production or display.

  The maximum count number designation command may be a command only for teaching the jackpot game count number from the main control board to the sub control board, or the jackpot game count number may be designated on the sub control board side. It may be a command for executing some effect or display combined.

  The big prize winning ball designation command may be a command only for teaching the number of winning balls for the jackpot game from the main control board to the sub-control board, or the number of winning balls for the jackpot game may be designated. It may be a command for causing the control board to execute some effect or display in accordance with it.

  The present invention is not limited to pachinko machines, and can be similarly implemented in various game machines such as an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, and a slot machine.

60 Liquid crystal display means (display means)
80 Design (design)
119 Special random number storage means (holding storage means)
131 Special hold number display control means (hold display control means)
138 Design variation production control means (production control means)

Claims (1)

Display means;
Production control means capable of executing various effects on the display means,
The production control means includes
Specific production,
Before the execution of the specific effect, it is possible to execute a timing effect that starts display related to timing of a predetermined time,
In the specific production, either the success production or the failure production appears following the sword production ,
The start-up production is started before the end of timekeeping by the timekeeping production, and the success production or the failure production is executed after completion of the timekeeping by the timekeeping production,
The gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect when the time effect is performed is more likely to appear in the success effect than the specific effect when the time effect is not performed.