JP6609739B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine equipped with operation means that can be operated by a player.

  In the conventional pachinko machine, the game ball is launched by the player operating the launch handle, and the launch intensity is changed by changing the amount of rotation of the launch handle, aiming for the winning opening provided in the game area Fire a game ball. When the launched game ball enters the start opening, a random number value is extracted, and if the extracted random number value is a predetermined value, a special symbol indicating a big hit is displayed after the special symbol starts to change. After that, the big hit game that the big prize opening is opened is started. The special symbol is displayed in a small corner in the game area, and the pseudo-effect of the special symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device provided in the center of the game area, so that the player can respond to the lottery result with the pseudo-effect. Gives a sense of expectation.

  In addition, recently, there is a gaming machine provided with an effect button that can be operated by a player as in Patent Document 1. This Patent Document 1 describes an effect that starts in response to an operation of an effect button, or an effect whose contents change in response to an operation of an effect button <Patent Document 1>.

  If it is a structure like patent document 1, it will operate, anticipating whether it will display the expectation effect (in this case, the display of words different from the time of non-operation) if the effect button operation is performed. It is possible to enjoy the contents of the production and the operation of the production buttons.

JP 2013-111245 A

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, some players do not keep up with the progress pace of the production, such as the operation time of the production button elapses before grasping the line displayed as the production, and the content cannot be grasped. There is a risk of going forward.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to enjoy a story while fully enjoying a story by advancing an effect with a story at an arbitrary timing of the player.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
Based on the random number extracted due to the game ball entering the starting port, whether or not to generate a big hit is lottery, and based on the lottery result, a special symbol for notifying the result is displayed for a predetermined time. A main control unit that displays a fixed display after fluctuating during
A ball control machine comprising: a sub-control device that controls various effect devices based on display control commands received from the main control device; and an operation means operable by a player is connected to the sub-control device. There,
In the sub-control device,
When the display control command is received, a pseudo-symbol display means for performing a variable display of the pseudo-symbol corresponding to the special symbol in the effect symbol display device, and performing a definitive display of the pseudo-symbol at the predetermined time;
When the display control command is received, an effect mode display means for displaying an effect mode different from the pseudo symbol on the effect symbol display device,
The pseudo symbol display means includes
A pseudo symbol variation display mode determining means for determining a pseudo symbol variation display mode based on the display control command;
The effect mode display means includes:
Production mode determining means for determining the production mode to be displayed from among the plurality of types of production modes stored in the sub-control device based on the display control command,
In the production mode,
Provided with a division effect mode that interrupts the progress of the effect at a plurality of progress points of the effect, and resumes the progress of the effect and advances the content of the effect when the operation means is operated during the interruption,
The division effect mode includes a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation that will be the jackpot with a predetermined probability,
The notice effect is to display the notice effect aspect related to the divided effect aspect on the effect symbol display device, and the effect is advanced in the notice effect aspect in place of the effect content to be advanced when restarted. , Stop the progress of the production at the next progress point ,
The effect mode display means is a bullet game machine characterized in that the display ends when the predetermined time elapses even while the effect mode is interrupted or in progress .

  There may be a plurality of random numbers to be extracted due to the game ball entering the start opening. In addition to a random number for determining whether or not to generate a big hit that is advantageous to the player, In addition, it is preferable to use a random number used for determining the type of the determined symbol to be displayed according to the lottery result of the appropriateness determination random number and the variation content (variation time) of the symbol. 1, jackpot symbol determination random number 2, reach determination random number, variation pattern (variation time) determination random number may be used.

  The display control command transmitted from the main control device to the sub-control device may be a control signal including information indicating at least the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol selected according to the lottery result and the lottery result. . Based on the received display control command, the sub control device is configured to individually select a variation mode of the pseudo symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device and an effect mode different from the pseudo symbol. The relationship between the type of the received display control command and the pseudo-pattern variation mode selected by the sub-control device, and the relationship between the type of the received display control command and the effect mode selected by the sub-control device are a pair. Instead of 1, the sub-control device preferably includes a plurality of pseudo-pattern variation modes and rendering mode types that can be selected for one display control command (variation instruction command) to be received. Depending on the random value generated by the sub-control device itself extracted at the time of receiving the display control command (variation instruction command), the gaming state at the time of reception, etc., one pseudo pattern mode and effect mode can be selected. A configuration for selecting a design mode and a production mode is desirable.

  When connecting the operation means that can be operated by the player to the sub-control device, the control is not limited to the sub-control device that directly receives the display control command from the main control device, but the control is performed based on the display control command received from the main control device. The plurality of sub-control devices may be configured to be connected to any one of the plurality of sub-control devices, and all of the sub-control devices may directly receive signals from the main control device and perform control. Only one sub-control device receives a control signal from the control device, and the other sub-control device performs control by receiving control signals indirectly from the main control device via one sub-control device But you can.

  In addition, the circuit configuration of the main control device and the sub control device is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device to the sub control device, whereby the main control device is operated by operating the operating means connected to the sub control device. It is ensured that the lottery executed by the apparatus is not affected, and the special symbol type selected by the main controller according to the lottery result and the symbol variation time are not affected.

  The operation means that can be operated by the player may be a push-type button as long as the player's operation can be detected, or a jog dial that can detect the operation amount, a sliding switch, or the like is used. It may be a thing.

  The split effect mode may be an effect that develops a story (story) by changing the effect mode according to the passage of time, and from the start to the end of the split effect mode, There are a plurality of points where the change stops, and when the operating means is operated at the stopped point, the effect restarting means restarts the change in the effect mode (progresses the effect).

  In this configuration, when the change of the production mode is stopped by the production interruption means, the production of the divided production mode does not proceed again unless the production resumption means is performed by the operation of the operation means, and the variable symbol display progresses. When the variable display ends (displays the fixed symbol), the display of the divided effect mode ends regardless of the progress of the split effect mode.

  When the operation means is operated in a state in which the change in the production mode is stopped by the production interruption unit, the announcement production display unit has a predetermined probability before the production restart unit resumes the change in the production mode with the preset contents. The notice effect mode is displayed for a predetermined period.

  The display of the effect mode including the split effect mode is performed only during the pseudo symbol change period, and when the change of the pseudo symbol is ended regardless of whether the effect as the split effect mode is changing or stopped, the display of the effect mode is displayed. Also ends.

  The effect that is resumed by the effect resuming means and the effect that is displayed by the notice effect display means are replaced, and the notice effect aspect that is displayed when the effect is replaced becomes a part of the divided effect aspect and is displayed for a predetermined time. The production is interrupted by the production interruption means, and the operation is resumed by the production resumption means when the operation means is operated during the interruption.

  According to the ball and ball game machine according to claim 1, since the player can advance the production at an arbitrary timing, each player can enjoy the operation of the operation means while fully understanding and enjoying the story. Is possible. Further, a player who is not interested in the performance can play the game without proceeding the performance by not operating the operation means. In addition, even if the split effect mode has only progressed partway, the split effect mode ends with the end of the variation time, which may affect the start of the next pseudo-pattern change and the start of the effect corresponding to the change. Absent. Further, since the pseudo symbols are changing even when the divided effect mode is interrupted, it is possible to prevent the player from misrecognizing that the lottery has ended by viewing the interrupted screen.

Moreover , expectation can be felt because the produced effect is different from the normal mode.

The front view of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. Front view of game board 8 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine 1. FIG. The flowchart which shows the start winning confirmation process which the main controller 50 performs. The flowchart which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 50 performs. The flowchart which shows the special symbol confirmation process which the main controller 50 performs. The figure which shows an example of the kind of variation pattern of a special symbol. The flowchart which shows the change instruction command reception process which the sub integrated control apparatus production | presentation 53 performs. The flowchart which shows the production | presentation aspect display start process which the sub integrated control apparatus production | presentation 53 performs. The flowchart which shows the division | segmentation effect progress interruption process which the sub integrated control apparatus production | presentation 53 performs. In Example 1, the flowchart which shows the division | segmentation effect resumption process 1 which the sub integrated control apparatus production | presentation 53 performs. In Example 1, the flowchart which shows the notice effect display process 1 which the sub integrated control apparatus effect 53 performs. Example 1 of display implemented in effect design display device 54b in Example 1. FIG. Example 2 of display implemented in effect design display device 54b in Example 1. FIG. Display example 3 performed by the effect symbol display device 54b in the first embodiment. Example 4 of display implemented in effect design display device 54b in Example 1. FIG. In Example 2, the flowchart which shows the division | segmentation effect resumption process 2 which the sub integrated control apparatus production | presentation 53 performs. In Example 2, the flowchart which shows the notice effect display process 2 which the sub integrated control apparatus effect 53 performs. Example 1 of display implemented in effect design display device 54b in Example 2. Example 2 of display implemented in effect design display device 54b in Example 2. FIG. Display example 3 performed by the effect symbol display device 54b in the second embodiment. Example 1 of display implemented in effect design display device 54b in Example 3. Example 2 of display implemented in effect design display device 54b in Example 3. FIG. Example 3 of display implemented in effect design display device 54b in Example 3. FIG.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various forms can be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 shows a front view of a pachinko machine 1 which is a kind of gaming machine, and will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a structure in which each part is held by a casing including a large rectangular outer frame 2, a front frame 3, a design frame 4a, and a design frame 4b.

  A metal fitting 5a is provided on the upper left side of the outer frame 2, and a metal fitting 5b is provided on the lower part. The metal fittings 5a and 5b form a hinge mechanism, and the front frame 3 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. A front frame closing switch 38 (see FIG. 3) (not shown) is mounted so as to detect the closed state of the front frame 3. A metal fitting 5c is provided in the middle of the left side of the front frame 3. The metal fitting 5a and the metal fitting 5c form a hinge mechanism, and the design frame 4a is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the front frame 3. Further, the metal fitting 5c and the metal fitting 5b form a hinge mechanism, and the design frame 4b is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the front frame 3.

  On the opposite side (here, the right side) where the hinge mechanism is formed, the outer frame 2 and the front frame 3 are locked, the front frame 3 and the design frame 4a are locked, and the front frame 3 and the design frame 4b are locked / unlocked. A slide lock 6 having a keyhole 6a for locking is provided. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described as a so-called CR machine in which the CR prepaid card unit 7 is provided on the left side of the outer frame 2. However, the pachinko machine 1 may be a so-called cash machine in which the CR prepaid card unit 7 is not provided. Absent. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to pay out prize balls to the outside of the machine. However, the pachinko machine 1 itself stores as a ball data without paying out the prize balls generated in response to winning or the like. It is good also as a structure of.

  The design frame 4a protects the speaker 10 on the front surface of the speaker 10 provided on the window portion 9 and the front frame 3 provided with a transparent resin plate or a glass plate so that a game board 8 to be described later can be visually recognized. A protective sound passage portion 11 for passing sound is provided.

  The design frame 4b has an upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 for storing game balls in the approximate center, and a game button 14 that can be operated by the player (operation means that can be operated by the player of the present invention). The payment display device 15, the ball lending button 16 and the payment button 17 connected to the CR prepaid card unit 7 via a CR unit terminal board 60 described later are provided on the left side. In this embodiment, a push-type button is used as the game button 14, but the present invention is not limited to this as long as it is an operation device that can detect a signal corresponding to the player's operation. For example, a ten-hour button that can detect the operation direction may be used, or a lever-type switch may be used.

  On the lower right side of the front frame 3 (on the right side of the design frame 4b), a launch handle 18 for adjusting the launch strength of the game ball is provided, and in the vicinity of the launch handle 18, a launch stop button 19 (FIG. 3) and a touch plate 20 (not shown). A speaker unit 21 including a speaker 10 is provided below the front frame 3 (below the design frame 4b).

  Next, FIG. 2 shows a front view of the game board 8 and will be described in detail. The game board 8 is provided with a substantially circular game area 26 surrounded by known guide rails 25a and 25b, and a large number of game nails 27 are implanted therein. A liquid crystal frame decoration 28 having a window portion 28a is provided substantially at the center of the game area 26, and the LCD screen of the effect symbol display device 54b (see FIG. 3) is configured to be visible to the player, and is not shown. Warp entrance, warp passage, stage, etc. are also provided.

  Also, on the upper left of the window portion 28a, a first special symbol display device 29 composed of a light emitting member such as a 7-segment LED, on the upper right, a second special symbol display device 30 of the same member as the left, and in the center Is provided with a second special symbol reservation number display device 30a composed of four light emitting members, and a first special symbol reservation number display device similarly composed of four light emitting members under the window portion 28a. 29a is provided.

  A normal symbol operation gate 42 having a normal symbol operation switch 42a (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, is provided on both the left and right sides or the left side of the liquid crystal frame decoration 28, and the first start port 31 and a winning prize only when opened are provided on the lower side. A possible ordinary electric accessory 40 is provided as the second start port 32. Further, the normal electric accessory 40 is provided with a normal symbol display device 41 composed of a light emitting member such as a 7-segment LED. Below the second start port 32, a big prize opening unit 33 having an attacker-type big prize opening 33a is arranged, and below the big prize opening unit 33, an out port 34 is provided. On the left side of the big winning opening 33a, there is provided a normal symbol holding number display device 41a composed of four LEDs.

  On both the left and right sides of the big winning opening unit 33, there are provided winning opening units 35 provided with a plurality of general winning opening 35a including general winning opening switches 35b, 35c, 35d, and 35e (see FIG. 3) described later. The general prize opening switches 35b, 35c, 35d and 35e are distinguished by the position of the general prize opening switch 35a as viewed from the front of the game board. The general prize opening switch 35b is located on the upper right side and the general prize opening switch 35c is located on the lower right side. A general prize opening switch 35d is arranged on the upper left side, and a general prize opening switch 35e is arranged on the lower left side. In the present embodiment, the ordinary electric accessory 40 is configured such that a game ball can be won only when it is opened. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and it is not opened (the ordinary electric solenoid 40b is not driven). However, there is no problem with a configuration that allows game balls to enter.

  By configuring the game board 8 as described above, when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 42 (the normal symbol operation switch 42a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 41 normally The normal electric solenoid 40b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the mode of the normal symbol that has started to change display and has stopped after a predetermined time. When the normal electric combination solenoid 40b is driven, the blade member of the normal electric combination 40 is driven almost synchronously, and the ball enters the normal electric combination 40 (with the second start port switch 32a (see FIG. 3)). The detection rate is configured to be possible.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 31 (the first start port switch 31a (see FIG. 3) detects a game ball), the first special symbol starts to change in the first special symbol display device 29, and the predetermined ball Stop after hours. Further, when a ball is entered into the ordinary electric accessory 40 which is the second starting port 32 (a game ball is detected by the second starting port switch 32a (see FIG. 3)), the second special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display device 30. The variable display starts and stops after a predetermined time.

  During the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the variation of the pseudo symbol (corresponding to the pseudo symbol of the present invention) corresponding to the variation of each special symbol in the effect symbol display device 54b arranged in the window 28a. The display and the production mode (corresponding to the production mode of the present invention) are displayed. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are implemented with priority on the suspension of the fluctuation of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entering the first starting port 31 and the second starting port 32. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, and the variation for the first special symbol reserved memory is started. To do. It should be noted that there is no problem even if the change is started in the order of entering the first starting port and the second starting port (in the order of storage).

  A special prize opening solenoid 33c (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the first special symbol and the second special symbol that are finalized after the change. When the big prize opening solenoid 33c is driven, the door member of the big prize opening unit 33 is driven almost in synchronism, and the ball entering the big prize opening 33a (detection rate at the count switch 33b (see FIG. 3)) is obtained. It is configured to be possible.

  The number of winning balls to be won when one game ball is won is 3 for the first starting port 31 and the ordinary electric accessory 40 (second starting port 32), 14 for the large winning port 33a, and the general winning. Ten mouths 35a are set.

  Next, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical wiring of the pachinko machine 1 and will be described in detail. The block diagram does not include a complicated power supply circuit, but is configured to be supplied directly or indirectly from the power supply 55 to a control device or actuator that requires power.

  As shown in FIG. 3, at the input end of the main controller 50 (corresponding to the main controller of the present invention), a game ball that has entered the first start port 31 via the game board relay terminal plate 62 is detected. 1 start port switch 31a, 2nd start port switch 32a which detects the game ball which entered the normal electric accessory 40 used as the 2nd start port 32, and the game ball which entered the normal symbol operation gate 42 are detected A normal symbol operation switch 42a, a count switch 33b that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 33a, and a general winning opening switch 35b (upper right), 35c (right) that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 35a. (Lower), 35d (upper left), and 35e (lower left) are connected. Further, a front frame closing switch 38 for detecting that the front frame 3 is closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 63, and a design frame closing switch 39a for detecting that the design frames 4a and 4b are closed, 39b is connected.

  The front frame closing switch 38 and the design frame closing switches 39a and 39b are each provided with a battery (which may be either a primary battery or a secondary battery), and at normal times (power is supplied and the power switch 55a is ON) operates with DC12V supplied from the back wiring relay terminal plate 63, which will be described later, and when power is not supplied (power cutoff or power switch OFF), the front frame 3 or the design frame 4a using the battery power supply. 4b is configured to output a closed state. In addition, when a primary battery is used as a battery, it will be replaced due to battery consumption (only the battery is replaced or the limit switch is replaced). It is desirable to configure it so that it can be used repeatedly.

  At the output end of the main controller 50, a large winning opening solenoid 33 c that drives the door member of the large winning opening 33 a through the game board relay terminal plate 62 and a normal electric combination that drives the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 40. A first special symbol display device 29 that displays a special symbol via a solenoid 40b, a symbol display device relay terminal board 64, a second special symbol display device 30, and a first special symbol reservation that displays the number of special symbols held. Number display device 29a, second special figure hold number display device 30a, normal symbol display device 41 for displaying normal symbols, universal figure hold number display device 41a for displaying the number of normal symbols held, and back wiring relay terminal The hall computer 70 is connected via the board 63 and the external connection terminal board 61.

  The main controller 50 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The CPU executes processing in accordance with a program stored in the mounted ROM, and progresses the game based on various input detection signals. Various related commands are generated and output to the payout control device 51 and the sub integrated control device 53. Here, the main controller 50 and the payout controller 51 are configured as a bidirectional communication circuit, and the effect relay terminal board 65 is interposed between the main controller 50 and the sub-integrated controller 53 (corresponding to the sub-controller of the present invention). Is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 50 to the sub integrated control device 53.

  At the input end of the payout control device 51, a ball break switch 22a or 23a for detecting a shortage of game balls in the ball tank 22 or the tank rail 23 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 63, and a back wiring relay A payout switch 24b for detecting a game ball paid out via the terminal plate 63 and the payout relay terminal plate 66, and a full switch 13a for detecting that there are a large number of game balls on the path to the lower plate 13 without passing through various terminal plates. And are connected. A payout motor 24 a for paying out game balls to the upper plate is connected to the output end of the payout control device 51 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 63 and the payout relay terminal plate 66.

  The payout control device 51 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The payout control device 51 performs processing by the CPU according to a program stored in the mounted ROM, and is input from various detection signals that are input and from the main control device 50. Based on the command, various commands relating to payout of the game ball are generated and output to the main controller 50 and the launch controller 52. Here, the payout control device 51 and the main control device 50 are configured as a bidirectional communication circuit, and the payout control device 51 and the launch control device 52 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the payout control device 51 to the launch control device 52. Has been.

  Connected to the input end of the firing control device 52 are a firing stop switch 19a for stopping firing and a touch switch 20a for detecting that the player is touching the firing handle 17. A launch motor 36 for launching a game ball to the game area 26 is connected to the output end of the launch control device 52. The firing control device 52 does not include a CPU, ROM, or RAM, and is a digital circuit composed of an IC or the like. The firing control device 52 controls driving of the firing motor 36 based on various detection signals inputted and inputs from the payout control device 51. ing.

  A game switch 14a (corresponding to operation means operable by the player of the present invention) that can be operated by the player is connected to an input terminal of the sub integrated control device 53 (corresponding to the sub-control device of the present invention). . Various LED / lamps 37 provided in the design frames 4a and 4b and the game board 8 and the speaker 10 provided in the front frame 3 and the speaker unit 21 are connected to the output end of the sub integrated control device 53. The sub integrated control device 53 and the main control device 50 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 50 to the sub integrated control device 53 via the production relay terminal board 65 between the sub integrated control device 53 and the sub integrated control device 53. The effect symbol control device 54a is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 53 to the effect symbol control device 54a.

  The sub-integrated control device 53 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The sub-integrated control device 53 executes processing by the CPU according to a program stored in the mounted ROM, and inputs the game switch 14a and the main control device 50. Are generated based on a command (corresponding to a display control command according to the present invention) input from, and output to the effect symbol control device 54 a of the effect symbol unit 54. In this embodiment, the game information stored in the RAM of the sub-integrated control device 53 is not retained when the power is cut off. However, the VBB is supplied from the power device 55 so that the memory can be retained and stored when the power is restored. There is no problem even if the game is restarted before the power is cut off based on the game information.

  The sub integrated control device 53 is provided with a volume control switch 10a for adjusting the volume, detects the state (position) of the volume control switch 10a, determines the detection result and the content to be transmitted to the speaker 10, The sound volume output from the speaker 10 is controlled by software. For example, the sound of the stage sound and error notification accompanying the game (payout delay notification, frame opening / closing notification of the front frame 3, the design frames 4a, 4b, etc.) is changed according to the state of the volume control switch 10a. It is possible to configure so that other error notifications (such as special notifications) are output from the speaker 10 at a preset volume regardless of the state of the volume control switch 10a.

  Next, the operation content of the gaming machine will be described. The pachinko machine in the present embodiment is configured as a probability variation machine, and it is determined whether or not it is correct (based on the first start winning detection switch or the second start winning detection switch based on the game ball entering the first start port 31 and the second start port 32). (Determining whether or not to execute a special game based on the random value extracted due to the detection of the game ball) is a big hit compared to the normal (low) probability game state and the normal probability game state The game is executed in any gaming state with a high probability gaming state (probability variation state) with a high probability. In this embodiment, the normal probability is set to 1/300 and the high probability is set to 1/30.

  In addition, it has an open extension function that changes the activation trigger and operation time of the ordinary electric accessory 40 (second start port 32). The electric accessory 40 performs a 0.2 second opening operation once, and when the opening extension function is activated, the normal electric accessory 40 performs a 1.8 second opening operation twice per normal symbol hit. Is set to do. In addition, the variation pattern (variation time) of the first and second special symbols in the gaming state in which the opening extension function is activated is an average variation time than the variation pattern selection table used in the gaming state in which the opening extension function is not activated. Is selected using a variation pattern selection table set so as to be shorter. As a result, the number of fluctuations in the special symbol per unit time when the open extension function is activated is greater than that when the open extension function is not activated (short-time function). Operates at the same start and end.

  It should be noted that when the open extension function is activated, the time reduction function for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (increasing the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per unit time) is also activated. Specifically, the normal symbol fluctuation time when the opening extension function is not activated is set to 6.2 seconds, and the normal symbol fluctuation time when the opening extension function is activated is set to 0.7 seconds. Yes. As a result, when the open extension function is activated, the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per unit time is increased, and the operation trigger of the ordinary electric accessory 40 is greatly increased. As a result, the rate of entering the ordinary electric accessory 40 per unit time increases, and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol increases, and the decrease in holding balls is suppressed.

  Next, the start winning process executed by the main controller 50 will be described with reference to FIG. In the start winning process, various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 31 and the second start port 32 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 42, The first start port 31 and the second start are performed by storing (storing) the stored random number in the main control device 50 as a reserved storage and confirming whether or not the stored random number is a preset value before performing the determination. This is a process of transmitting various commands resulting from entering the mouth 32 to the sub-integrated control device 53. Thereafter, the holding memory stored when the game ball enters the first starting port 31 is the first holding memory, and the holding memory stored when the game ball enters the second starting port 32 is the second holding. The reserved memory stored when the game ball passes through the memory and normal symbol start gate 42 will be described as the normal diagram reserved memory.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of lighting by each of the normal symbol hold number display device 41a, the first special figure hold number display device 29a, and the second special figure hold number display device 30a is four (the maximum hold memory number is However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the maximum number of memories may be eight. Even if the number of reserved memories is 0, it is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 31 and the second start port 32, or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 42. Various random numbers such as pass / fail random numbers are stored in the main controller 50 in the same manner as when there is a stored number less than the maximum value.

  When the start winning process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 31a has detected a game ball (S10). If a negative determination is made (S10: no), the process proceeds to S45. If an affirmative determination is made (S10: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved memories stored in the main controller 50 is less than the upper limit (= 4). (S20). If the determination is negative (S20: no), the process proceeds to S45. If the determination is affirmative (S20: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number 1, the big hit symbol determination random number 2, the small hit symbol determination random number Then, the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are stored as the first reserved memory, and 1 is added to the first reserved memory counter indicating the number of the first reserved memories (S25).

  Subsequent to S25, the prefetch determination of the stored first hold memory is performed (S30). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for determining the big hit is a value that causes the big hit, and if the big hit value, the type of the big hit symbol is checked. If the big hit determination is a loss, it is checked whether the value is a value that causes a small hit, and if the big hit is lost, it is checked whether the reach determination random number is a value that is a super reach. If it is not a super reach, it is confirmed whether or not it is a reach value, and the variation time is confirmed from the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern. By performing the above determination, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is a specific value that the player can expect to win.

  Subsequently, a first prefetch determination command is generated from the determination result of S30 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S35), and a first hold number instruction command indicating the value of the first hold memory counter added in S25 is issued. The data is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S40).

  Following the processing of S40 and the negative determinations of S10 and S20 (S10: no, S20: no), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 32a has detected a game ball (S45). If a negative determination is made (S45: no), the process proceeds to S80. If an affirmative determination is made (S45: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved memories stored in the main controller 50 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S55). If the determination is negative (S55: no), the process proceeds to S80, and if the determination is affirmative (S55: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number 1, the big hit symbol determination random number 2, the small hit symbol determination random number The random number for determining the reach and the random number for determining the variation pattern are stored as the second reserved memory, and 1 is added to the second reserved memory counter indicating the second reserved memory number (S60), and the second reserved memory stored in the same manner as S30. Is determined in advance (S65).

  Subsequently, a second prefetch determination command is generated from the determination result of S65 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S70), and a second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter added in S60 is sub The data is transmitted to the integrated control device 53 (S75), and the process proceeds to S80.

  In S80, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 42a has detected a game ball (S80). If the determination is negative (S80: no), the process returns to the return, and if the determination is affirmative (S80: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main controller 50 is less than the upper limit (= 4) ( S85). If the determination is negative (S85: no), the process returns to the return, and if the determination is affirmative (S85: yes), the extracted hit determination random number and the winning symbol determination random number are stored as a general figure hold memory, 1 is added to the general-purpose hold storage counter indicating (S90), and a general-purpose hold storage number instruction command indicating the value of the added general-purpose hold storage counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S95), and the process returns.

  When the sub integrated control device 53 receives the first and second reserved memory number instruction commands, it performs control to change each reserved memory number displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b according to the reserved memory number indicated by the received command. . Further, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol hold memory number display is not performed on the effect symbol display device 54b, but it may be configured to display in response to the reception of the general symbol hold memory number instruction command. A configuration may be adopted in which the number instruction command itself is not transmitted. A configuration is also conceivable in which normal prefetch determination is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device. As a result, it is possible to perform a pre-reading notice that expects the ordinary electric accessory 40 to be opened.

  Next, the success / failure determination process performed by the main controller 50 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the special game based on the random number value extracted due to the detection of the game ball by the first start winning detection switch or the second start winning detection switch.

  When the hit / no-go determination process is started, it is determined whether or not the start condition of the special figure is satisfied (S100). In this determination process, it is confirmed that the big hit game is not being played, and that the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not changing or being displayed in a fixed manner. If the determination is negative (S100: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), it is determined whether there is a second reserved memory (S105). If the determination is affirmative (S105: yes), the process proceeds to S115, and if the determination is negative (S105: no), it is determined whether there is a first reserved memory (S110). If the determination is negative (S110: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S110: yes), the process proceeds to S115. According to the determination order of S105 and S110, the determination of whether or not the second reserved storage is appropriate is performed with priority. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of special symbols (a first special symbol and a second special symbol). However, the same effect can be achieved even with a single special symbol.

  In S115, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability change flag is 0 (S115). The probability change flag is a value stored in the main controller 50. When the value is “0”, the big hit probability is in the normal gaming state (normal probability), and when the value is “1”, the probability change flag is The main controller 50 determines that the game state is in progress (high probability). If the determination is affirmative (S115: yes), the process proceeds to S120, and if the determination is negative (S115: no), the process proceeds to a process with a high probability. The processing with a high probability is a processing that differs only in the jackpot probability, and therefore the description is omitted.

  In S120, a hold memory shift process is performed (S120), whereby the oldest hold memory is determined as a result of the determination, and 1 is subtracted from the hold memory counter indicating the number of hold memories.

  In the subsequent big hit determination random number comparison process (S125), the random number value for the jackpot determination in the hold storage that is the target of the determination of the success / failure is compared with a predetermined determination table for the determination of the random number, and the determination of the random number value in the determination table. Compare if value matches. Two types of tables for normal probability (low probability 1/300) and high probability (1/30) are set in the success / failure determination table, and the gaming state at the time of determination is normal game (probability change flag “0”). If so, comparison is performed using a normal probability use determination table, and if a high-probability gaming state (probability variation flag “1”), comparison is performed using a high probability determination table.

  In the subsequent process of S130, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination random number comparison process (S125) is a jackpot (in this embodiment, 1/300). If it is affirmation determination (S130: yes), a symbol mode setting process will be performed (S135). In the symbol mode setting process, the content of the jackpot game is determined based on the type of the hold memory (first hold memory or the second hold memory) that is the target of the success / failure determination and the jackpot symbol determination random number 1 of the hold memory that is the determination target. And the symbol mode which determines the game state after the end of the big hit game is set (S135). Subsequently, a jackpot symbol selection process is performed on the basis of the set symbol mode type and the random number 2 for determining the jackpot symbol to be determined (S140). This is because the jackpot type determined by the setting of the symbol mode (contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the end of the jackpot game) is notified by the jackpot symbol from among the symbol groups set for each type of symbol mode This is a process for determining a symbol to be displayed.

  Next, a mode buffer setting process is performed based on the symbol mode set in S135 (S145). The mode buffer is a device that stores the contents of the gaming state after the end of the big hit game determined at the time of determination of the success / failure until the end of the big hit game that sets the gaming state (the probability change flag and the short time flag that set the gaming state during the big hit game) Because it is necessary to clear). The mode buffer does not store the specific game contents (activities of the probability changing function and release extension function (time reduction function) and the number of times of operation), but stores values corresponding to each of a plurality of types of specific game contents. It has a configuration.

  Next, based on the symbol mode set in S135, the winning pattern opening pattern setting process, which is the content of the big hit game, is performed (S150). Based on the random number, the variation pattern that is the variation time of the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 29 or the second special symbol display device 30 and the effect symbol display device 54b is selected from the variation pattern selection table (S155). .

  Next, the information on the selected jackpot symbol and variation pattern is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 as a variation instruction command (corresponding to the display control command of the present invention) (S160). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 53 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 54a controls the effect symbol display device 54b, and the variation display and effect mode of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the information of the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern Start displaying. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 53, the main control device 50 directly controls the first special symbol display device 29 or the second special symbol display device 30 to start the variation of the special symbols.

  If S130 is negative, that is, loses (S130: no), it is determined whether the result of the big hit determination random number comparison process (S125) is a small hit (1/150) (S165), and if it is affirmative (S165). :)), a small hit symbol is selected (S170), then a small hit game release pattern setting process is performed (S150), a variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S155), A change instruction signal serving as change pattern information is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53 (S160). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 53 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 54a controls the effect symbol display device 54b, and the pseudo symbol variation display and effect mode corresponding to the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern are displayed. Start displaying. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 53, the main control device 50 directly controls the first special figure display device 29 or the second special figure display device 30 to start the variation of the special symbol.

  If S165 is negative (S165: no), a lost symbol is selected (S175), and then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S155). Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S160). The effect symbol control device 54a controls the effect symbol display device 54b based on an instruction from the sub-integrated control device 53 that has received this information, and displays the variation display of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the information on the lost symbol and the variation pattern and the display of the effect mode. To start. At substantially the same time as transmission to the sub integrated control device 53, the main control device 50 directly controls the first special figure display device 29 or the second special figure display device 30 to start the change of the special symbol.

  Next, the special symbol determination process performed by the main controller 50 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (S200). If the determination is negative (S200: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S200: yes), the first or second special selected in S155. It is determined whether or not the variation time indicated by the symbol variation pattern has elapsed (S205). If the determination is negative (S205: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S205: yes), the confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53, and the symbol selected in S140, S170, or S175 in FIG. A fixed display is displayed on the special figure display device 29 or the second special figure display device 30 (S210). Based on the instruction from the sub integrated control device 53 that has received the confirmation command, the effect symbol control device 54a confirms and displays the pseudo symbol of the effect symbol display device 54b.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 29 or the second special symbol display device 30 is a big hit symbol (S215). If the determination is affirmative (S215: yes), the jackpot flag is set to "1" (S220) and the process returns to the return. If S215 is negative (S215: no), it is determined whether the symbol that has been displayed is a small hit symbol (S225). If it is positive (S225: yes), the small hit flag is set to “1” (S230). . Subsequent to S225 negative determination (S225: no) or S230, the process returns.

  Next, the change instruction command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 53 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This processing is performed according to the type of variation instruction command (corresponding to the display control command of the present invention) received from the main control device 50 and the random value extracted by the sub integrated control device 53 at the time of reception. The processing for displaying the variation of the pseudo symbol on 54b and the content of the received variation instruction command are the predetermined content. Specifically, the variation time indicated by the received variation instruction command is greater than or equal to the variation pattern 4 of the diagram shown in FIG. When the fluctuation time is long, a process of displaying an effect mode different from the pseudo symbol variable display on the effect symbol display device 54b is performed. Therefore, this processing is processing corresponding to the pseudo symbol display means and the production mode display means of the present invention.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a change instruction command is received from the main controller 50 (S250). If the determination is negative (S250: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S250: yes), the distribution random number 1 is extracted (S255), and the reserved ball number counter provided in the sub integrated control device 53 is decremented (S260). According to the received change instruction command and the value of the extracted distribution random number 1, the pseudo symbol change mode and the definite display mode displayed on the effect symbol display device 54 b from among a plurality of types stored in the sub integrated control device 53. Is selected (S265) (corresponding to the pseudo symbol variation display mode determining means of the present invention).

  Subsequent to S265, an instruction signal for starting the variation of the pseudo symbol selected in S265 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S270) (corresponding to the pseudo symbol display means of the present invention), and the received variation instruction command indicates It is determined whether or not the number of the fluctuation pattern is larger than the number 8 shown in the chart of FIG. 7, that is, whether or not the fluctuation time is not less than the super reach (S275). If the determination is negative (S275: no), the process returns and affirms. If it is determined (S275: yes), an effect mode display start process (corresponding to the effect mode display means of the present invention) described later is performed (S280) and the process returns.

  The effect mode display start process of S280 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process including the production mode determining means of the present invention. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the distributed random number 1 extracted in S255 is an implementation value for displaying an effect mode different from the pseudo symbol (S300). If the determination is negative (S300: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S300: yes), it is determined whether the distribution random number 1 is an implementation value of a divided effect mode (corresponding to the divided effect mode of the present invention) described later ( S305), if the determination is affirmative (S305: yes), the effect symbol display device based on the contents of the received change instruction command and the distribution random number 1 among the plurality of divided effect modes stored in the sub-integrated control device 53 The division effect mode to be displayed on 54b is selected (S310) (corresponding to the effect mode determination means of the present invention), and an instruction signal for starting display of the division effect mode after a predetermined time (when reach is established) (S315), the division effect progress flag is set to 1 (S320), and an instruction signal for displaying a later-described variable time meter on the effect symbol display device 54b is displayed. And it sends it to the (S325) to return.

  The division effect progress flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 53. If the value is 1, the value of the effect of the division effect mode is in progress (the story is in progress while changing the effect display mode). Is 0, the sub integrated control device 53 determines that it is not in progress.

  If S305 is negative, that is, if the division effect mode is not implemented (S305: no), the content of the received change instruction command and the distribution random number 1 are selected from the plurality of effect modes stored by the sub-integrated control device 53. Based on this, a normal effect mode different from the pseudo symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b is selected (S330) (corresponding to the effect mode determining means of the present invention), and a normal effect is produced after a predetermined time (when reach is established). The instruction signal for starting the display of the mode is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S335), and the process returns.

  Next, the divided effect progress interruption process executed by the sub integrated control device 53 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process corresponds to the production interruption means of the present invention, and in the division production in which the story is advanced while changing the display mode, the progression of the production is interrupted when a predetermined time has elapsed. . It should be noted that interrupting the progress of the production is a state where the change of the display mode is stopped visually.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the division effect progress flag is 1 (S350). If a negative determination is made (S350: no), a return is made. If an affirmative determination is made (S350: yes), it is determined whether or not the division effect being performed has progressed for a predetermined time (S355), and if a negative determination is made (S355: no). ) Return and if affirmative determination is made (S355: yes), the division effect progress flag is set to 0 (S360), it is determined whether or not there is a continuous effect as a divided effect mode (S365), and if negative determination is made (S365: no) Return and if an affirmative determination is made (S365: yes), a division effect interruption instruction is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S370), the division effect interruption flag is set to 1 (S375), and the process returns.

  The division effect interruption flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 53. If the value is 1, the sub integration control device indicates that the progress of the division effect mode is being interrupted, and if the value is 0, it is not interrupted. 53 judges.

  Next, the divided effect restart process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process corresponds to the effect restarting means of the present invention, and includes the notice effect display means of the present invention.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the division effect interruption flag is 1 (S400). If the determination is negative (S400: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S400: yes), it is determined whether a signal from the game switch 14a is detected (S410). If the determination is negative (S410: no), the process returns. If it is determined (S410: yes), the distribution random number 2 is extracted (S415).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the extracted distribution random number 2 is an implementation value of the notice effect (S420). If an affirmative determination is made, that is, if the notice effect is performed before the next stage of the divided effect is started (S420: yes). An effect is produced based on the pseudo-pattern variation pattern being executed, the progress stage of the divided effect aspect being executed, and the value of the distributed random number 2 among the plurality of notice effect effects stored in the sub integrated control device 53. A notice effect selection process for selecting a notice effect mode to be displayed on the symbol display device 54b is performed (S425), and an instruction signal for displaying the selected notice effect mode on the effect symbol display device 54b is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S430). ) (Notice effect display means), 1 is set to the notice effect flag (S435), 0 is set to the division effect interruption flag (S438), and the process returns.

  The notice effect flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 53. If the value is 1, the notice effect mode is being displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b. If the value is 0, the notice effect form is displayed. The sub integrated control device 53 determines that it is not in the middle.

  If S420 is negative, that is, if the notice effect is not performed during the interruption of the divided effect mode (S420: no), the interrupted divided effect mode is resumed (the next stage of the divided effect is started) (effect resuming means). The instruction signal is transmitted to the effect design control device 54a (S440), the division effect progress flag is set to 1 (S445), and the process proceeds to S438.

  Next, the notice effect display processing 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the first embodiment will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This processing is processing corresponding to the notice effect display means of the present invention.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the notice effect flag is 1 (S450). If the result is negative (S450: no), the process returns. If the result is affirmative (S450: yes), the notice effect that has been displayed in S430 is displayed. It is determined whether or not the effect display time has elapsed (S455). If the determination is negative (S455: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S455: yes), an instruction signal to end the display of the notice effect mode is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S460), and the notice effect flag is set to 0. (S465), an instruction signal for resuming the suspended division effect mode (starting the next stage of the division effect) (effect resumption means) is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S470), and the division effect progress flag is set to 1. Is set (S475) and the process returns.

  Next, the display example implemented with the effect symbol display apparatus 54b in Example 1 is demonstrated using FIGS. 13-16. FIG. 13 (1) is a diagram showing a screen configuration at the time of pseudo symbol variation in the normal time and when the effect mode is not displayed. Specifically, the left, middle, and right pseudo symbols are displayed in the pseudo symbol display area arranged in the approximate center of the screen.

  FIG. 13 (2) is a diagram showing a screen configuration when a split effect mode or a normal effect mode is displayed when reach is established. Specifically, when the display of the split effect mode or the normal effect mode is started, the pseudo symbol display area arranged in the center of the screen is reduced and moved to the upper left of the screen, and at the same time, other than the reduced pseudo symbol display area Almost the entire surface is the effect mode display area. Further, only when the divided effect mode is displayed in the effect mode display area, the variable time meter display area is arranged on the upper right of the screen. In the variable time meter display area, a variable time meter indicating the elapsed state of the variable time is displayed. Specifically, the moving display unit on the variable time meter moves from the left end to the right end as time elapses. . The moving display unit moves to the right end as time elapses regardless of the progress and interruption of the divided effect mode, and moves so as to reach the right end (end point) of the variable time meter at the end of the variable time.

  At the time of execution of the split effect mode, the player can know the change time (time until the display of the split effect mode ends) by displaying the change time meter, so for a player who wants to advance the split effect to the end, This is a measure for preventing a delay in the operation of the game button 14. Even when the variable time meter is not displayed, since the pseudo symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the upper left of the screen, it is possible to estimate the remaining amount of the variable time depending on the display mode of the pseudo symbol.

  14, 15, and 16 are display examples showing the progress of the production when the divided production mode is implemented in the first embodiment. As shown above, the contents displayed as an example are as shown in FIG. 14 (1). When reach is established with a pseudo symbol, the pseudo symbol is reduced and moved to the upper left of the screen, and a divided effect mode is displayed on the entire screen. Then, a variable time meter (the movement display unit moves from the left end of the meter) is displayed on the upper right of the screen. In the display example, the state of the duel of the fighter is advanced as a division effect mode.

  When the divided effect mode of FIG. 14 (1) is performed for a predetermined time and the game button 14 is operated in a state where the progress of the effect is interrupted (a state in which the movement of the display character or the speech is stopped), 11 shows a case where the determination in S420 is an affirmative determination, and the division effect mode is advanced to (2) in the next effect stage (the display character moves again and a new line is displayed). The mode (a) is displayed for a predetermined time. In the notice effect mode (a) in the example, the up and lines of a small fighter (Tatsuyoshi of Karate) who is the main character are displayed for a predetermined time. If the determination in S420 is a negative determination, the notice effect mode (a) is not displayed, and the process proceeds to the effect (2). In this case, there is no effect (display on the effect symbol display device 54b or output of sound from the speaker 10) that suggests the player to operate the game button 14, and the player moves the effect on the screen. In response to the stoppage, the game button 14 is operated at an arbitrary timing on the basis of the experience from the conventional machine.

  After displaying the notice effect mode (a) for a predetermined time, the display content on the screen advances to the split effect mode shown in FIG. 14 (2) (the movement of the display character is resumed and a new line is displayed). Even in (2), as in (1), the movement of each character stops as the predetermined time elapses, and the divided effect mode is suspended. In the example shown in the figure, the fighters are interrupted in a state of attacking the opponent by performing their skills (the movement of the character being displayed and the dialogue are stopped). When the player operates the game button 14 in response to this interrupted state, in the illustrated example, each character starts to move from the interrupted state of (2) without displaying a notice effect (No determination in S420). It progresses to the division | segmentation effect aspect of 3).

  In (3), as in (1) and (2), the movement of each character stops as the predetermined time elapses, and the divided effect mode is interrupted. In the example, a small fighter is interrupted in a state of being hit by a blow from a large fighter. When the player operates the game button 14 in response to this interrupted state, in the example shown in the figure, each character starts to operate from the interrupted state (3) without displaying a notice effect (No in S420). It progresses to the division | segmentation effect aspect of 15 (4).

  Similarly to (1) to (3), in (4), the movement of each character stops as the predetermined time elapses, and the divided effect mode is interrupted. In the example, a small fighter who received damage is cramped and suspended. When the player operates the game button 14 in response to this interrupted state, the notice effect mode (b) is displayed for a predetermined time before the divided effect mode is advanced to (5) of the next effect stage in the illustrated example ( S420 is affirmative determination). In the notice effect mode (b) in the figure, the situation in which the main character has been restored is displayed for a predetermined time.

  After displaying the notice effect mode (b) for a predetermined time, the display content on the screen proceeds to the split effect mode (5) (the movement of the display character is resumed and a new line is displayed). Even in (5), as in (1) to (4), the movement of each character stops as the predetermined time elapses, and the divided effect mode is suspended. In the example, the hero fighter is motivated and suspended again in opposition to the enemy fighter. When the player operates the game button 14 in response to this interrupted state, the notice effect mode (c) is displayed for a predetermined time before the division effect mode is advanced to (6) of the next effect stage in the example shown in the figure ( S420 is affirmative determination). In the notice effect mode (c) in the illustrated example, a situation in which a woman supports the hero is displayed for a predetermined time.

  After displaying the notice effect mode (c) for a predetermined time, the display content on the screen proceeds to the split effect mode (6) (the movement of the display character is resumed and a new line is displayed). Even in (6), as in (1) to (5), the movement of each character stops as the predetermined time elapses, and the divided effect mode is suspended. In the example, the enemy fighter has a special move, but the hero has interrupted it. When the player operates the game button 14 in response to this interrupted state, the notice effect mode (d) is displayed for a predetermined time before proceeding to (7) in the next effect stage (S420 is affirmative determination). ). In the notice effect mode (c) in the example, the situation in which the main character emits an aura is displayed for a predetermined time.

  After displaying the notice effect mode (d) for a predetermined time, the display content on the screen proceeds to the split effect mode (7) (the movement of the display character resumes and a new line is displayed). Even in (7), as in (1) to (6), the movement of each character stops as the predetermined time elapses, and the divided effect mode is suspended. In the illustrated example, the hero fighter is suspended in a state where a special technique has been provided to the enemy fighter. (7) The stage of progress of the split effect mode is the stage immediately before the split effect indicating the determination result, and the operation of the game button 14 becomes effective when the pseudo symbol is confirmed and displayed. When the game button 14 is operated during the predetermined time, the divided effect mode advances to (8-1) if the determination result is a big hit. In the example in this case, the state where the main character has won is displayed. If the determination result is lost, the process proceeds to (8-2). In the example in this case, a state in which the main character has lost is displayed.

  The above is the description of the first embodiment. In the division effect mode of the present embodiment, an effect is performed in which the situation in which the hero is confronted with the expectation of the big hit is overlapped even if the main character is defeated. In addition, a series of effects are interrupted at a plurality of points (branch points), but when the effects are advanced in accordance with the operation of the game button 14, a notice of content that effectively raises the divided effects that progress with a predetermined probability. The effect mode is configured to be displayed for a predetermined period of time (“the notice effect display means displays a display mode related to the divided effect mode as the notice effect on the effect symbol display device”), and the appearance of the notice effect mode Suggests an increase in expectation of jackpot.

  In addition, it is also possible to perform a split effect from the start of fluctuation. In this case, the reach can be established with the pseudo symbol even when the player does not advance the split effect, for example, by simultaneously displaying the pseudo symbol and the split effect. Then, since the player has high expectation for the big hit, the player can operate the game button 14 to enjoy the division effect, and also has an effect of inviting participation in the division effect.

  Next, Example 2 will be described. In this embodiment, the parts constituting the gaming machine and their electrical connections are the same as those in the first embodiment. Therefore, the overlapping part will be described with reference to the first embodiment.

  In Example 1, when the operation of the game button 14 is performed in a state where the progress of the divided effect mode is interrupted, the notice effect mode is displayed for a predetermined time with a predetermined probability, and then proceeds to the next stage of the divided effect mode. However, in the second embodiment, when the game button 14 is operated in the same state, the display content of the next stage of the divided effect and the notice effect state are displayed with a predetermined probability and are visually displayed. Thus, the displayed notice effect mode appears as if it has been divided into a divided effect mode, and the notice effect mode is configured in a display mode that is related to the divided effect mode.

  The difference from the first embodiment in order to obtain the configuration of the second embodiment described above is the division effect restart process 2 and the notice effect display process 2 executed by the sub-integrated control device 53, and the production flow of the division effect mode. Explained.

  The divided effect restart process 2 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the second embodiment will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process also corresponds to the effect resuming means of the present invention, and includes the notice effect display means of the present invention, and “the display of the display mode by the notice effect display means is replaced with the effect to be resumed based on the operation of the operation means. Is implemented ".

  From the start of this process (S500) to the extraction of distributed random number 2 (S510) is the same as S400 to S415 of split effect resuming process 1, and therefore the description is incorporated, and from the extraction of distributed random number 2 (S510) and thereafter. explain.

  When the distribution random number 2 is extracted in response to the detection of the game switch signal (S510), an instruction signal for resuming the interrupted divided effect mode is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a (S515). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the extracted distribution random number 2 is the implementation value of the notice effect (S520). If the determination is affirmative, that is, the divided effect form at the next stage instructed to start in S515 is replaced with the notice effect form ( S520: yes), among the plurality of notice effect modes stored in the sub-integrated control device 53, the pseudo pattern variation pattern being executed, the progress stage of the divided effect mode instructed to start, and the value of the distribution random number 2 Based on the above, a notice effect selection process for selecting a notice effect mode to be replaced is performed (S525), and an instruction signal for replacing the divided notice mode instructed to start and the selected notice effect mode is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a. (S530) (notice effect display means), 1 is set to the notice effect flag (S535), 0 is set to the division effect interruption flag (S540), and the process returns. If S520 makes a negative determination, that is, if the division effect instructed to start is carried out as it is (S520: no), 1 is set to the division effect progress flag (S545), and the process proceeds to S540.

  The above is the split effect resumption process 2 executed by the sub-integrated control device 53 in this embodiment, and the split effect restart instruction is performed every time, but the replacement process between the split effect mode and the notice effect mode instructed to restart with a predetermined probability is performed. Is configured.

  Next, the notice effect display process 2 executed by the sub integrated control device 53 in the second embodiment will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process also corresponds to the notice effect display means of the present invention.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the notice effect flag is 1 (S550). If the determination is negative (S550: no), the process returns. It is determined whether or not the effect display time has elapsed (S555). If the determination is negative (S555: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S555: yes), the notice effect flag is set to 0 (S560), and it is determined whether or not there is a divided effect at the next stage where the effect can proceed. (S565). If the determination is negative (S565: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S565: yes), the instruction symbol control device 54a transmits an instruction to interrupt the notice effect, and the movement of the character or the like displayed on the screen as the notice effect. Is stopped (S570), the division effect interruption flag is set to 1 (S575), and the process returns.

  Next, in the present embodiment, the divided effect resumption process 2 and the notice effect display process 2 are performed, and the flow of the effect of the divided effect mode displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b is shown in FIGS. It explains using. FIG. 19 (1) at the start of the division effect has the same contents as FIG. 14 (1) of the first embodiment. When the divided effect mode of FIG. 19 (1) is performed for a predetermined time and the operation of the game button 14 is performed in a state where the progress of the effect is interrupted, the illustrated example is a case where the determination of S520 shown in FIG. And (2 ′) a replacement process between the division effect of (2) that should have been displayed as the next stage of (1) and the notice effect mode (a) of (2 ′) is performed. When the notice effect mode (a) is displayed for a predetermined time, the display of the notice effect mode (a) itself is interrupted (the movement of the character and the speech is stopped).

  When the player operates the game button 14 in the suspended state in which the notice effect mode (a) of (2 ′) is displayed, in the example shown in the figure, the notice effect is not replaced (S520 is negative), (2 ′) Each of the characters starts to move from the interrupted state of the notice effect mode (a), and proceeds to the divided effect mode of FIG.

  Similarly to (1) and (2 '), in (3), the movement of each character stops as the predetermined time elapses, and the divided effect mode is interrupted. When the player operates the game button 14 in response to this interrupted state, in the example shown in FIG. 20, the division effect mode has progressed to FIG. 20 (4) of the next effect stage (S520 is negative determination).

  Similarly to (1) to (3), in (4), the movement of each character stops as the predetermined time elapses, and the divided effect mode is interrupted. When the player operates the game button 14 in response to this interrupted state, the division effect of (5) that should have been displayed as the next stage of (4) and the notice effect mode (b) that becomes (5 ′) ), And when the notice effect mode (b) of (5 ') is displayed for a predetermined time, the display of the notice effect mode (b) itself is interrupted (the movement of the character and the line is stopped). It becomes.

  When the player operates the game button 14 in the suspended state in which the notice effect mode (b) of (5 ′) is displayed, it should be displayed as the next stage of (5 ′) or (5) (6 ) Division effect and the notice effect form (c) to be (6 ′) are performed, and when the notice effect form (c) of (6 ′) is displayed for a predetermined time, this notice effect form ( c) The display of itself is interrupted (the movement of characters and lines is stopped).

  When the player operates the game button 14 in the interrupted state in which the notice effect mode (c) of (6 ′) is displayed, it should be displayed as the next stage of (6 ′) or (6). When the division effect of (7) and the notice effect mode (d) to be (7 ′) are replaced, and the notice effect mode (d) of (7 ′) is displayed for a predetermined time, this notice effect is displayed. The display of the mode (d) itself is interrupted (the movement of the characters and lines is stopped).

  (7 ') or (7), the stage of staged production of the staged production mode is the stage immediately before the staged production showing the determination result, and the operation of the game button 14 becomes effective when the pseudo symbol is confirmed. If the game button 14 is operated during the predetermined time after the validity, the divided effect mode advances to (8-1) if the determination result is a big hit. If the determination result is lost, the process proceeds to (8-2).

  Next, Example 3 will be described. In this embodiment, the parts constituting the gaming machine and their electrical connections are the same as those in the first embodiment. Therefore, the overlapping part will be described with reference to the first embodiment.

  The third embodiment is configured such that every time the game button 14 is operated, the jackpot expectation of the displayed notice effect mode is promoted. A specific display example will be described with reference to FIGS.

  From (1) in FIG. 22 to (6) in FIG. 23, when each divided effect mode is interrupted, the notice effect mode corresponding to the operation of the game button 14 is not displayed, and the next division is performed for each. It will be in the state which is advancing to the production aspect.

  When the game button 14 is operated in the interrupted state in which the display of the divided effect mode in FIG. 23 (6) has been completed for a predetermined time, the notice effect mode (a) is displayed in the illustrated example. When the game button 14 is operated while the notice effect mode (a) is being displayed (including when it is interrupted), it changes to the notice effect mode (b) with a predetermined probability. If the operation of the game button 14 is performed during the display, the notification effect mode (c) is changed with a predetermined probability. Similarly, if the operation of the game button 14 is performed during the display of the notification effect mode (c), the predetermined operation is performed. In this embodiment, the notice effect mode changes in a maximum of four stages.

  In the present embodiment, when the notice effect mode continues in response to the operation of the game button 14, the color of characters, lines, etc. displayed in each notice effect mode changes, suggesting that the degree of big hit expectation has increased. Specifically, the relationship between the display color and the degree of expectation is set in the order of blue <green <yellow <red.

  As a result, in this embodiment, since the notice effect mode is continuously performed while changing the display color a plurality of times, the player can operate the game button 14 while expecting the degree of expectation to increase. Will do. As a matter of course, the expression of the level of expectation is not limited to this. For example, the expectation meter may be configured to increase in lighting, and the player can recognize the content different from the normal display mode. I just need it.

  The above is the description of the embodiment. In the embodiment, the operation of the game button 14 for advancing the effect of the split effect mode is enabled on the condition that the split effect mode is displayed for a predetermined time and is in the interrupted state. The predetermined time does not have to be the time until the contents of the effects of each divided effect are displayed in a row. If the result of the divided effects is not known, the game button is displayed before the divided effects are displayed. The operation 14 may be validated, and the division effect may be advanced to the next stage effect. Therefore, it may be configured so that it is not in a suspended state after a predetermined time from the start of the divided effect, but in a state in which it can proceed after a predetermined time. Or while the dialogue is continuing), it may be configured to be able to proceed to the stage of the next divided effect mode according to the operation of the game button 14 (operation of the operation means).

  With this configuration, it is possible to play a game while judging the degree of expectation of the big hit only by the notice effect mode that appears in response to the operation of the game button 14.

  On the other hand, when it is desired to show each divided effect mode firmly, as described in the embodiment, when the contents of each divided effect are shown in a suspended state, the operation of the game button 14 becomes effective. It is good also as a structure which displays on the fluctuation | variation time meter the several operation time of the game button 14 required in order to advance a division | segmentation effect to the last by setting it as a structure.

  In this configuration, for example, a plurality of locations on the corresponding variable time meter may be displayed with the color changed. As a result, the moving display unit that moves on the variable time meter ends the variable time for the divided effect that has been performed by the player operating the game button 14 each time it reaches a location where the color of the meter is different. It is possible to progress efficiently until the end, and to show the division effect mode to the end.

  Further, it is conceivable that the divided effect is set as a still image and the game buttons 14 are operated so that the frames are progressed one by one. In this way, the movement of the character itself moves at the player's operating pace, and the presentation can be advanced at the desired operation speed.

  It is also conceivable to associate the progress of the pseudo symbol with the progress of the division effect. For example, when the division effect mode is configured from the start of fluctuation, it is possible to start from a predetermined progress point without considering how far the division effect has progressed when reach is established with a pseudo-symbol. By doing so, it becomes possible to match the progress of the pseudo symbol and the division effect to some extent.

  As described above, according to the bullet ball game machine of the present invention, it is possible to enjoy button operations while enjoying a story sufficiently by advancing an effect with a story at a player's favorite timing. Therefore, the present invention can be applied to a ball game machine equipped with a game button for performance.

8 Game board 14 Game button 31 1st starting port 32 2nd starting port 50 Main control unit 53 Sub integrated control unit 54a Production design control device 54b Production design display device

Claims (1)

Based on the random number extracted due to the game ball entering the starting port, whether or not to generate a big hit is lottery, and based on the lottery result, a special symbol for notifying the result is displayed for a predetermined time. A main control unit that displays a fixed display after fluctuating during
A bullet ball game machine comprising: a sub-control device that controls various effect devices based on display control commands received from the main control device; and an operation means operable by a player is connected to the sub-control device. There,
In the sub-control device,
When the display control command is received, a pseudo-symbol display means for performing a variable display of the pseudo-symbol corresponding to the special symbol in the effect symbol display device, and performing a definitive display of the pseudo-symbol at the predetermined time;
When the display control command is received, an effect mode display means for displaying an effect mode different from the pseudo symbol on the effect symbol display device,
The pseudo symbol display means includes
A pseudo symbol variation display mode determining means for determining a pseudo symbol variation display mode based on the display control command;
The effect mode display means includes:
Production mode determining means for determining the production mode to be displayed from among the plurality of types of production modes stored in the sub-control device based on the display control command,
In the production mode,
Provided with a split effect mode that interrupts the progress of the effect at a plurality of progress points of the effect, and resumes the progress of the effect and advances the content of the effect when the operation means is operated during the interruption,
The division effect mode includes a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation that will be the jackpot with a predetermined probability,
The notice effect is to display a notice effect aspect related to the divided effect aspect on the effect symbol display device, and the effect is advanced in the notice effect aspect in place of the effect content to be advanced when restarted. , Stop the progress of the production at the next progress point ,
The effect mode display means ends the display when the predetermined time elapses even when the effect mode is interrupted or in progress .

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