JP6680853B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a result derivation effect is performed in which a lottery for winning or non-winning is performed and a result of the lottery is derived (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the result derivation effect, for example, the symbols in a plurality of columns are changed to derive a symbol combination that is associated with whether or not there is a win, and various effects are added in the process of deriving the symbol.

JP, 2009-11683, A

  By the way, the result derivation effect is executed according to the effect content by determining the effect content based on the lottery result of whether or not the result derivation effect is executed. Therefore, the result derivation effect is merely displaying the effect on the effect device such as the display device according to the effect content determined in advance, and what effect appears at what timing. It is patterned in points.

  The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest.

A game machine that solves the above problems is a game effect executing means for executing a game effect, and a special effect executing means for executing the special effect when a predetermined trigger comes and an execution condition for the special effect is satisfied. the comprising setting means for performing setting related to trigger the execution of the special effect, and the game presentation is the effect in the special game to be executed by the player wins a prescribed drawing, the predetermined trigger, the When the setting is the first setting, the number of out balls discharged out of the machine reaches a predetermined number, and when the setting is the second setting, payout from the gaming machine during the special game. the total number of game media to be is to reach the predetermined number, the game effects executing means, the game effects can be terminated by the elapse of a predetermined time, the special effect, before the lapse of the predetermined time, One said predetermined run the trigger is executed when the incoming game effects remaining presentation time of a situation which is less than a predetermined time is restricted, in front elapse of the predetermined time, and the predetermined trigger is coming The gist is that the execution of the special effect can be restricted even if the remaining effect time of the game effect that is being executed is longer than a predetermined time .

  According to the present invention, interest can be improved.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the display content in a decorative pattern change game, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows a mode that special effect is performed during a decorative pattern change game. The schematic diagram which illustrated the timing when the judgment timing of a special effect arrives. The schematic diagram which shows the determination conditions of whether to perform a special effect in a decorative symbol change game. Explanatory drawing explaining the determination probability of whether to perform a special effect. Explanatory drawing explaining the determination probability of whether to perform a special effect. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the display content during round production, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows a mode that special production is performed during round production. The schematic diagram which illustrated the timing when the judgment timing of the special effect arrives during the winning game. The schematic diagram which shows the determination conditions of whether to perform a special effect in a round effect. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which illustrated the timing when the judgment timing of a special effect arrives. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the aspect which performs a special effect in an interlocking effect.

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

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

  On the lower right of the effect display device 11 on the game board YB, a special symbol display device 12 including a plurality of light emitting units is arranged. On the special symbol display device 12, a variation game is performed by varying the special symbol. In the following description, a variable game using a special symbol is referred to as a "special symbol variable game". The special symbol is a symbol for notification indicating the result of internal lottery (hit lottery described later) whether or not it is a hit.

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

  On the other hand, in the effect display device 11, a display effect is performed. Specifically, in the effect display device 11, as one of the display effects, a pattern in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in this embodiment) to display (derive) a symbol combination is displayed. A variation game as a variation effect is played. In the following description, a variable game using a decorative pattern is referred to as a “decorative pattern variable game”. The decorative design is a design (production design) used for diversifying display production.

  In the effect display device 11, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started at the same time as the start of the special symbol variable game. Further, in the effect display device 11, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the end of the special symbol variable game, and the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the same time or almost simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variable game. The "temporary stop display" is a state such as a fluctuation variation state that indicates that the symbol may be variably displayed again in the display area.

  On the effect display device 11, a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game is displayed. Specifically, when the winning symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation game, the winning symbol is also fixedly stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the winning design based on the decorative design is a design combination in which the decorative designs of all the columns fixedly stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 are the same. Further, in the special symbol variation game, when the deviation symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, the deviation symbol is also fixedly stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-design pattern due to the decorative design is a design combination in which the decorative designs in all the columns fixedly displayed on the effect display device 11 are not the same.

  In the decorative symbol variation game of the present embodiment, the decorative symbol is once in the order of the left symbol column (left symbol) → the right symbol column (right symbol) → the middle symbol column (middle symbol) when viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11. It is displayed as a stop. Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed once are the same, the reach can be recognized from the symbol combination (such as "1 ↓ 1", "↓" indicates changing). The state of reach is that the decorative symbols of the specific columns (the left symbol column and the right symbol column in the present embodiment) of all the symbol columns are the same and temporarily stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (the present embodiment). In the middle row), the decorative pattern is displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the reach-recognizable symbol combination is a reach symbol combination based on decorative symbols.

  Further, in the effect display device 11 of the present embodiment, from the time when the reach symbol combination is formed in the decorative symbol variation game to the time when the symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed, it is reached as one of the display effects. The production can be executed.

  Below the effect display device 11 in the game board YB, a starting opening 13 having a ball entrance into which a game ball can enter is arranged. Behind the starting opening 13, a starting sensor SE (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the entered game ball is provided. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the starting condition of the special symbol variation game can be given when the gaming ball entering the starting opening 13 is detected by the starting sensor SE.

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

  Below the starting opening 13 in the game board YB, a big winning opening 16 having a big winning opening door 15 that is opened and closed by the operation of the big winning solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 2) is arranged. Behind the special winning opening 16 is provided a count sensor CS (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball entered. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a payout condition of a predetermined number of award balls as award balls can be given when the game ball entering the special winning opening 16 is detected by the count sensor CS. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the winning game is awarded after the winning lottery is won and the winning symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation game. In the winning game, the special winning opening door 15 is opened, and the game balls are allowed to enter the special winning opening 16. Therefore, during the winning game, the player can get a chance to win a large number of prize balls by inserting the game balls into the special winning opening 16.

  On the lower right side of the effect display device 11 on the game board YB, a hold display device 17 including a plurality of light emitting units is arranged. On the hold display device 17, the number of times of the special symbol variation game that has been given a start condition but has not been executed yet is displayed. In the following description, the number of times the special symbol variation game is being held is indicated as “special symbol holding number”.

  On the lower right of the effect display device 11 on the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 18 including a plurality of light emitting units is arranged. In the normal symbol display device 18, a variation game of the normal symbol that is performed by varying the normal symbol is executed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for informing showing the result of the internal lottery (ordinary hit lottery) whether or not it is a regular hit. The normal symbol display device 18 displays the normal symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. Then, in the normal symbol display device 18, the normal symbol fluctuation display is started at the same time when the normal symbol fluctuation game is started, and the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the same time when the normal symbol fluctuation game is ended. In the normal symbol variation game of the present embodiment, the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed as a display result corresponding to the result of the normal win lottery. The normal symbol is classified into an ordinary hit symbol that can recognize a normal hit and an ordinary hit symbol that can normally recognize a deviation.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the normal winning lottery is won, and the normal winning game is awarded after the normal winning symbol is fixedly displayed in the normal symbol changing game. In the normal hit game, the opening and closing blades 14 are in the open state, and it becomes easy to insert the game ball into the starting opening 13. Therefore, during the normal hit game, the player can get a chance to easily obtain the starting condition of the special symbol variation game.

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

  Below the game area of the game board YB, there is provided an outlet 20 for discharging game balls that have not entered the respective winning openings including the starting opening 13. The game ball that has passed through the outlet 20 is discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 via a discharge gutter located on the back side of the game board YB. The game area of the game board YB is an area where game balls can flow down.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a main control board 30 as main control means. The main control board 30 executes processing relating to a game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processing. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a sub control board 31 as a sub control means. The sub-control board 31 executes processing relating to execution of game effects, etc., based on the control signal (control command) output by the main control board 30. That is, the sub-control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display image of a design, background, characters, etc.), the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La, and the voice output mode of the speaker Sp. The decorative lamp La is provided on, for example, a front frame located in front of the game board YB or the game board YB, and the speaker Sp is provided on, for example, the front frame.

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

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a to execute a game-related process. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern indicates a pattern which is a base of the game effect from when the special symbol starts varying until the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The variation pattern can specify the variation time (production time) from the start of the variation of the special symbol to the fixed stop display of the special symbol. In addition, the variation pattern can specify the variation content (effect content) of the game effect from the start of the variation of the special symbol to the fixed stop display of the special symbol.

  The variation pattern can be classified into a variation pattern for a hit effect and a variation pattern for an outlier effect. The winning effect is an effect performed when the winning lottery is won, and the winning symbol is finally derived in the special symbol changing game. The off effect is an effect performed when the winning lottery is not won, and the off symbol is finally derived in the special symbol variation game. In the decorative design variation game based on the variation pattern of the out-of-direction effect, there are cases where the reach effect is not performed and there is a reach effect, and there is a case where the reach effect is not performed.

  Various judgment values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The judgment value includes a hit judgment value used in the win lottery, a normal hit judgment value used in the normal win lottery, a reach judgment value used in the reach lottery as to whether or not execution of the reach effect is permitted. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating.

  The main control CPU 30a executes random number update processing (software random number generation processing) that updates the values of various software random numbers at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles) and stores the values in the main control RAM 30c. The software random numbers include a reach random number used in a reach lottery, a winning symbol random number used when determining a winning symbol of a special symbol, a variation pattern distribution random number used when allocating a variation pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random number is a random number used in the winning lottery or an ordinary winning random number used in the ordinary winning lottery.

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

  The sub-control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for the sub-control CPU 31a to execute processing relating to execution of game effects. In the sub-control ROM 31b, display pattern information (various image data such as patterns, background images, characters, and characters) is used as display effect control information, and voice pattern information (songs and sound effects) is used as voice effect control information. Voice data), and light emission pattern information (light emission data such as a lighting pattern) is stored as control information for light emission effect. Further, the sub-control RAM 31c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating.

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

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

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the starting opening 13. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the starting sensor SE detects a game ball is input. The main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process when the game ball has not entered the starting opening 13.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the main control CPU 30a, among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c, stores the random number information stored first (per random number, per symbol random number, reach lottery random number, and variation pattern distribution random number). Get random number information). Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the hit random number specified from the acquired random number information with the hit determination value, and performs a win lottery. In the hit lottery, the hit is won when the value of the hit random number and the hit determination value match. The main control CPU 30a that performs the winning lottery functions as a winning lottery means.

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

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

  In the removal process, the main control CPU 30a determines a removal pattern of the special symbol. The determined off symbol is a fixed stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 12. Then, when the main control CPU 30a has won the reach lottery, the variation pattern for performing the reach production from the variation patterns for the outlier production based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. To decide. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach lottery, based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information, the variation that does not perform the reach production from the variation patterns for the outlier production. Determine the pattern.

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

  In addition, in the processing different from the special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 30a, when the fluctuation time defined in the specified fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol so as to display the fixed stop symbol that has been determined. The display content of the display device 12 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a, when the fluctuation time defined in the specified fluctuation pattern has elapsed, instructs the fluctuation stop of the decorative symbol, and outputs the all symbol stop command for the fixed stop display of the symbol combination.

Next, the winning game process will be described.
In the winning game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command instructing execution of the opening effect. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of the round game each time the round game is started after the opening time has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the special winning solenoid SOL2 to open the special winning opening door 15 to open the special winning opening 16 with the start of the round game, and to set a predetermined round end condition. With the establishment of the above, the special winning opening door 15 is closed to close the special winning opening 16. The round end condition includes that a predetermined number (for example, 8 balls) of game balls have entered during one round game and that a predetermined round game time has elapsed, and one of the conditions is satisfied. The round game is over. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect when the final round game is completed. The main control CPU 30a ends the winning game by ending the ending effect when the ending time has elapsed.

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

First, the decorative pattern variation process will be described.
In the decorative symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the special symbol designation command, based on the final symbol designated by the special symbol designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. . The sub-control CPU 31a determines a winning symbol combination when the final symbol designated by the special symbol designating command is a winning symbol. In addition, when the designated final symbol is a falling symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a creates a symbol combination based on a decorative symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. decide. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the outlying reach when the designated final symbol is the outlying symbol and the variation pattern for the outlying production for performing the reach production is designated. To do. Further, in the case where the designated final symbol is the outlying symbol and the variation pattern for the outlying effect that does not perform the reach effect is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the outlying symbol combination.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 to start the variation display of the decorative symbols in all the symbol rows and to start the decorative symbol variation game. The sub-control CPU 31a selects an effect pattern that can specify the specific effect contents of the decorative pattern changing game based on the change pattern specified by the input change pattern specifying command, and specifies the selected effect pattern. The display contents of the effect display device 11 are controlled so that the decorative pattern variation game is displayed with the effect contents. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the determined decorative symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed by the input of the all symbol stop command. In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 based on the variation pattern selected by the main-control CPU 30a, and functions as a game control means for displaying the decorative symbol variation game.

The sub-control CPU 31a performs a process by inputting a control command output from the main-control CPU 30a, in addition to the decorative pattern variation process described above.
The sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to perform the hold display by the number corresponding to the special symbol hold number specified from the hold number command when the hold number command is input. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the demo designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the demonstration effect. The demonstration effect is performed once until the predetermined effect time ends. Then, if the end condition is not satisfied during the demonstration effect and the effect time ends, the demonstration effect is repeatedly executed. The end condition of the demonstration effect is that the variation game is started by entering the starting opening 13. When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the opening effect. Moreover, when the round command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the round effect. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the ending effect.

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

  3A and 3B show an example of display contents of the image display unit GH when the decorative symbol variation game, which is one of the game effects, is being executed. During the decorative symbol variation game, three rows of symbols ZL, ZC, ZR are displayed as images in the area of the image display section GH, and a background image G1 is displayed behind each of the rows of symbols ZL, ZC, ZR. Has been done. The background image G1 can be switched to various images in accordance with the progress of the decorative pattern changing game when the reach effect is not performed or when the reach effect is performed. Further, in the area of the image display portion GH during the decorative symbol variation game, a reserved image 40 is displayed as a notification effect for notifying the number of special symbols reserved. The reserved image 40 is switched according to the increase / decrease in the number of special symbols reserved.

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured such that the above-described effect executing means can be caused to execute a special effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The special effect is an effect that appears only when a condition to be described later is satisfied, and is an effect that is distinguished from an effect that the player usually sees when the condition is not satisfied and which is normally performed by the player. FIG.3 (b) shows the display content of the image display part GH when a special effect is performed. The special effect executed by the image display unit GH in this embodiment is represented by an image that the meteor shower 41 passes through so as to cross the display area. In synchronization with the passage of the meteor shower 41, the decorative lamp La emits light in a light emission pattern for special effect, and the speaker Sp outputs a sound effect in a sound pattern for special effect.

Hereinafter, the control content for executing the special effect will be described.
In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as a special effect determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a special effect when a predetermined determination trigger arrives, and when the determination result is affirmative, the special effect is generated. Functions as a special effect executing means for executing. In this embodiment, the determination trigger is established as time passes. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the special effect when the predetermined specific time arrives. The specific time is predetermined, for example, 10 o'clock, 12 o'clock, and 18 o'clock. In this embodiment, a plurality of specific times are set.

  The specific time can be measured by the real-time clock 31d mounted on the sub control board 31. The sub-control CPU 31a acquires time information measured by the real-time clock 31d in each predetermined cycle, and determines whether the specific time has arrived based on the acquired time. The time information acquisition cycle may be, for example, every control cycle of the sub-control CPU 31a or every predetermined time. When acquiring the data at every predetermined time, the sub control CPU 31a measures the time by software by using the timer function. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the count value of the timer each time the control cycle arrives, and acquires the time information when the count value reaches a value corresponding to a predetermined time.

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

  Therefore, it is not possible to specify what kind of game effect the pachinko gaming machine 10 is performing when the specific time arrives. As a result, as shown in FIG. 4, even at the same specific time, the specific time may arrive in the variable game (1) among the variable games with (1) to (6) in the figure. If so, the specific time may arrive in the variable game (4). Therefore, randomness is given to the combination of the arrival of the specific time and the game effect being executed at the arrival. For example, when "10 o'clock" is set as the specific time, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 at that time is various, such as during a fluctuating game, a winning game, or waiting for a customer.

  When the specific time arrives, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether to execute the special effect. At the time of this determination, the sub-control CPU 31a of this embodiment calculates the remaining effect time until the decorative pattern changing game in execution is ended, when the decorative pattern changing game is being executed when the specific time arrives. Since the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on the variation time of the variation pattern (for example, “T” in FIG. 5) as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a starts and ends the decorative symbol variation game. You can specify the time to do. Then, as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a can calculate the remaining effect time based on the measurement result by measuring the elapsed time of the decorative symbol variation game using the timer function. For example, the remaining effect time can be calculated by subtracting the added time from the fluctuation time when the time for the control cycle is added after the start of the decorative pattern fluctuation game and the time measurement reference is set to “0 (zero)”. . On the other hand, the remaining effect time can be calculated as the remaining effect time after subtraction of the time corresponding to the control period with the time measurement reference as “the change time defined in the change pattern” after the start of the decorative pattern change game. Since the special symbol variation game and the decorative symbol variation game start at the same time or almost at the same time, it can be said that the above time measurement measures the elapsed time of the special symbol variation game. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has calculated the remaining effect time determines whether to execute the special effect with a different probability depending on the remaining effect time when the specific time arrives.

  As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the sub-control CPU 31a of this embodiment, the time when the specific time arrives, is a time equal to or longer than the remaining effect time Tx as a predetermined time, or less than the remaining effect time Tx. The probability of affirmative determination as to whether or not the special effect is to be executed is extracted depending on whether or not it is. In this embodiment, the remaining effect time Tx is a reference for changing the probability of affirmative determination as to whether or not the special effect is to be executed, and the time for which the special effect can be completed before the decorative symbol variation game ends. Stipulated in. That is, if the remaining effect time Tx or more, the special effect can be completed by the end of the decorative symbol variation game, while if it is less than the remaining effect time Tx, the special effect by the end of the decorative symbol variation game. May not be completed and may end in the middle.

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

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

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When the opportunity to determine whether to execute the special effect comes, and the remaining effect time Tnx of the game effect (decorative pattern changing game in the embodiment) when the opportunity comes, the special effect This is a factor that causes a change in the appearance rate. For this reason, it is possible to strongly cause an accidental element in the appearance and the appearance timing of the special effect. Therefore, the appearance of the effect is changed, and as a result, the interest can be improved.

  (2) By adding the remaining effect time Tnx of the game effect (decorative pattern variation game in the embodiment), the special effect can be surely completed by the time the game effect ends. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the special effect ends in the middle.

(Second embodiment)
A second embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIG. In the embodiments described below, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the embodiments already described will be omitted or simplified for their duplicate description.

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

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the probability of affirmatively determining whether or not to execute the special effect according to the remaining effect time of the decorative symbol variation game is changed. ing. In the example of FIG. 7, when the specific time comes and the hit or the specific variation pattern P is reached, the sub control CPU 31a extracts the probability D1 if the remaining effect time Tnx is equal to or longer than the remaining effect time Tx. On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 7, the sub-control CPU 31a extracts the probability D2 if the remaining effect time Tnx is less than the remaining effect time Tx when the specific time comes and the hit or the specific variation pattern P is reached. Then, if the remaining effect time Tx or more, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether to execute the special effect as in the first embodiment.

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

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

  This embodiment is different from the first embodiment and the second embodiment in the determination trigger for determining whether or not to execute the special effect. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the special effect is executed when the total number of prize balls acquired during the winning game reaches a predetermined total number of reference prize balls. That is, the determination trigger of this embodiment comes when the game ball entry state (total number of prize balls) can attain a predetermined entry state (reference prize ball total number).

  8A and 8B show an example of display contents of the image display unit GH when the round effect, which is one of the game effects, is being executed. During the round effect, for example, the current round number image 42, the introduction image 43 of the character appearing in the effect of the decorative pattern variation game, and the like are displayed as images. Although not shown, in the opening effect and the ending effect during the winning game, the effect image is displayed as in the round effect.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8B, when a positive determination is made as to whether or not to execute the special effect, the special effect is executed. The special effect executed by the image display unit GH in this embodiment is represented by an image that the meteor shower 41 passes through so as to cross the image display unit GH. In synchronization with the passage of the meteor shower 41, the decorative lamp La emits light in a light emission pattern for special effect, and the speaker Sp outputs a sound effect in a sound pattern for special effect.

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

  The sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the total number of prize balls has reached the reference total number of prize balls, every time the total number of prize balls is added by the input of the incoming ball command. Then, when the total number of prize balls reaches the total number of reference prize balls, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the special effect.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the winning game is ended after a plurality of round games (time T1 to T10) are performed after the opening effect OP (time T0) and finally an ending effect ED (time TE) is performed. . Then, one round game ends when the round end condition is satisfied as described above. This round ending condition includes that a predetermined number of game balls have entered during one round game and that a predetermined round game time has elapsed. Therefore, in a plurality of round games that constitute a winning game, the number of game balls that enter during each round game may or may not match. Specifically, during one round game, when a predetermined number of game balls that satisfy the round end condition are entered, when a smaller number of game balls are entered, or when a predetermined number of game balls are entered. There are cases where a larger number of game balls enter. As a result, even if the number of prize balls for one ball entered is the same, the total number of prize balls paid out at the same time or in the same round game may be different.

  9 and 10 exemplify a case where the total number of prize balls reaches the reference total number of prize balls in the ninth round game (indicated as "9R" in the drawing). That is, although the ninth round game is illustrated in FIG. 9, the round game reaching the total number of reference prize balls may be the eighth round game or the tenth round game. . Further, as shown in FIG. 10, even in the same round game, the time points Sn (n: 1, 2 ...) At which the total number of prize balls reaches the reference total number of prize balls may be different.

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

  That is, in the example of FIG. 10, when the determination trigger comes at the time point S1, the sub control CPU 31a extracts the probability D1 as shown in FIG. 6 if the remaining effect time Tn1 at that time point is the remaining effect time Tx or more. To do. On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 10, when the determination trigger comes at time S2, the sub-control CPU 31a extracts the probability D2 as shown in FIG. 6 if the remaining effect time Tn2 at that time is less than the remaining effect time Tx. . Then, if the remaining effect time Tx or more, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether to execute the special effect as in the first embodiment.

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

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1) and (2) of the first embodiment.
(4) It is configured such that the judgment opportunity comes depending on the entering state of the game ball. The game balls do not flow down in the same manner on the game board YB. That is, the time when the game ball arrives at the winning entrance into which the game ball can enter is determined by the flow direction changing means (for example, a game nail or a windmill) that changes the flow direction of the game ball arranged on the game board YB. Change under the influence. As a result, the state of entering the game balls into the special winning opening 16 also changes. Therefore, the decision trigger comes when the entry state of the game ball can take a predetermined entry state, so that the appearance timing of the special effect can be given randomness.

(Fourth Embodiment)
The fourth embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIG.

  This embodiment is different from the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment in the determination trigger for determining whether to execute the special effect. In this embodiment, when the variable game being executed when the specific time N arrives is won in the winning lottery and the probability variation state is given after the end of the winning game, the predetermined time Ts1 elapses from the specific time N. Whether or not the special effect is to be executed is determined based on what has been done. That is, the determination trigger comes after the lapse of the predetermined time Ts1 from the specific time N as the specific condition. The probability variation state is a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery is changed from the normal probability to the high probability. The probability variation state is given after the winning game when the winning type is determined when the winning lottery is won and the winning type is given to the probability variation state. The provision of the probability variation state is controlled by the main control CPU 30a. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next winning.

  FIG. 11A shows a specific example in the case where the specific time N arrives during execution of the variable game of (2) in the figure, and the player wins when the certainty variation state is given. In the case of this specific example, the sub-control CPU 31a starts counting the predetermined time Ts1 when the specific time N arrives. When counting the predetermined time Ts1, the timer function of the sub control CPU 31a is used as described above. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a measures the predetermined time Ts1, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether to execute the special effect.

  In this determination, the sub-control CPU 31a calculates the remaining effect time of the decorative symbol variation game when the determination trigger is established, as in the first embodiment, and determines whether to execute the special effect in accordance with the remaining effect time. The probability of making a positive decision is different. In this embodiment, the predetermined time Ts1 is set to a time such that a predetermined number of fluctuation games are exhausted after the end of the winning game. For this reason, the special effect of this embodiment is executed at the point in time after the arrival of the specific time and after the variation game has been exhausted several times through the winning game.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) and (2) of the first embodiment and the effect (3) of the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(5) The probability variation state is a state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery is high, and the player highly expects to win the winning. For this reason, by setting the determination trigger as described above and executing the special effect, it is possible to increase the expectation of winning. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the probability change state.

The above embodiments may be modified as follows.
As shown in FIG. 11B, the predetermined time Ts1 in FIG. 11A may be changed to the predetermined time Ts2. The pachinko gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. 11 (b) has a specification in which the probability variation state is given after the game ends, until the symbol variation game for a predetermined number of times ends. Therefore, in this another example, the predetermined time Ts2 is set to a time such that the predetermined number of times of the symbol variation game is completed. As a result, the determination trigger comes at the time point Sn after the elapse of the predetermined time Ts2 from the specific time N. According to this configuration, the special effect may be executed after the probability variation state ends, and the appearance of the special effect can raise the mood of the player after the probability variation state ends. In addition, in this another example, it is preferable to determine whether or not to execute the special effect when the probability variation state has ended when the predetermined time Ts2 has elapsed. That is, if the probability variation state continues after the elapse of the predetermined time Ts2, the determination as to whether or not to execute the special effect may be canceled. Further, in this another example, the measurement reference for the predetermined time Ts2 may be set from the end point of the fluctuating game in which the probability variation state ends.

  -As shown in Drawing 12 (a)-(c), it may be embodied in interlocking production for a plurality of pachinko game machines 10 installed in a game island (island equipment) of a game arcade. When embodied in the interlocking effect, each of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 10 is provided with the real-time clock 31d on the sub-control board 31, and executes the interlocking effect by measuring a specific time. In the specific example of FIG. 12, three (unit numbers: 1 to 3) pachinko gaming machines 10 are targets for execution of interlocking effects, and these pachinko gaming machines 10 sequentially configure interlocking effects when a specific time arrives. Execute a specific effect. In the specific effect in this another example, an image 45 imitating a chicken crosses the image display unit GH, and light emission or voice output is performed according to the operation of the image 45. In the interlocking production of this another example, the image 45 is first displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 10 with the machine number: 1 at the arrival of the specific time, and continues at the timing of crossing the image display portion GH of the pachinko gaming machine 10 with the machine number: 1. The image 45 is displayed on the image display portion GH of the pachinko gaming machine 10 with the console number: 2. Then, the image 45 is displayed on the image display portion GH of the pachinko gaming machine 10 with the machine number: 3 at the timing of crossing the image display portion GH of the pachinko gaming machine 10 with the machine number: 2. That is, in this interlocking effect, the images 45 appear in order as the specific effect, so the time when the specific effect appears in each pachinko gaming machine 10 differs from that of the other pachinko gaming machines 10. In order to make the images 45 appear in order, each pachinko gaming machine 10 measures the elapsed time from the arrival of the specific time, and causes the specific effect to be executed according to the elapsed time set for each pachinko gaming machine 10. Such interlocking effects can give the pachinko gaming machine 10 installed on the gaming island a sense of unity. Then, in this another example, the sub-control CPU 31a of each pachinko gaming machine 10 uses the timing for causing the specific effect to appear as a determination trigger, and leaves the game effect (for example, a decorative symbol variation game) being executed when the specific effect appears. It is determined whether or not the special effect is executed according to the effect time. As described in the first embodiment, this determination is performed by changing the ratio at which the determination result of the special effect is positive depending on the remaining effect time. The specific effect contents of the special effect can be arbitrarily set. For example, as in the first embodiment, the meteor shower 41 may be displayed as an image. The sub-control CPU 31a that causes the specific effect to appear in the interlocking effect functions as a time-lapse effect executing means.

  Further, in the above-described another example of FIG. 12, when the variation game is executed when the specific effect (image 45) appears, if the variation game has been won in the winning lottery, the appearance ratio based on the remaining effect time. Alternatively, a special effect may be executed, which suggests a hit or informs the hit definitely. In FIG. 12, as a special effect, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 with the unit number: 3, an image 46 in which the chickens forming the image 45 lay down golden eggs is displayed, and the image 46 corresponds to the special effect. In the case of this another example, the special effect is not executed unless the variable game being executed at the time of appearance of the specific effect has won the winning lottery. Alternatively, as another example, in the case where a specific effect is executed in a variable game that has not been won in a winning lottery, an image that lays eggs of a color other than gold (a winning color) at an appearance ratio based on the remaining effect time May be displayed to indicate a hit. By associating the interlocking effect with the special effect in this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the special effect is executed with the appearance of the interlocking effect. In addition, the interlocking effect is performed in parallel with the normal game effect by the establishment of the execution condition (the arrival of the specific time) regardless of the progress of the game effect normally performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10. Therefore, in addition to the hit notification in the normal game effect, the effect suggesting a hit is executed in association with the linked effect, so that the range of the effect can be expanded.

  -In the above-mentioned interlocking production, the trigger for causing the specific production to appear may be the arrival of the specific time. For example, the specific effect may be made to appear depending on the elapsed time, such as one hour, four hours, and so on, after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on.

  -In addition, the above-mentioned interlocking effect may be a mode in which the pachinko gaming machines 10 to be executed simultaneously execute the specific effects. Then, in this case, it may be determined whether or not the special effect is executed. In this case, in the pachinko gaming machines 10 that are executed all at once, when all the pachinko gaming machines 10 perform special effects, when some of the pachinko gaming machines 10 perform special effects, or when all the pachinko gaming machines 10 perform. When the special effect is not performed, it is possible to create such as, and to give the pachinko gaming machine 10 installed on the gaming island a sense of unity.

  -The determination may be made with the appearance of a specific effect, and the appearance of the specific effect may be used to determine whether or not to execute the special effect. The specific effect includes reach effect, notice effect, task giving effect (so-called mission effect), pseudo continuous effect (so-called pseudo-relation), look-ahead effect (so-called continuous effect), and the like. The task assignment effect is an effect in which the player is given an appearance such as a type of a pattern forming a reach or a type of a reach effect as a task, and a winning symbol is derived when the task is achieved. The pseudo continuous effect is an effect that causes a plurality of variations in one decorative symbol variation game, and the hit expectation is increased as the number of variations increases. The pre-reading effect, the value of the hit random number obtained when the game ball enters the starting opening is determined before the hit lottery in the special symbol variation start process, and the determination target is based on the determination result. This is an effect in which a notice is started before the start of the game based on start suspension. The prefetching effect is executed across a plurality of games. Further, when a movable device (movable body) that performs an effect by a mechanical operation is provided, the effect by the movable device may be a specific effect. The movable device is not limited to one installed on the game board YB, and includes, for example, a vibrating operation button and a vibrating firing handle HD. In this another example, the game effect for calculating the remaining effect time is the game effect that is being executed when the specific effect appears, and is, for example, a variable game.

  The mode of determination may be a mode transition, and whether or not the special effect should be executed may be determined by the mode transition. The mode includes, for example, a mode in which the appearance rate of a specific effect is improved, a mode in which a hit can be definitely recognized by the appearance of a specific effect, a latent probability change mode in a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability variation function, an appearing character, There are modes such as changing the decorative design.

  -Whether the determination is to win an arbitrary lottery by the sub-control CPU 31a or to win an arbitrary lottery by the main-control CPU 30a, and whether or not the special effect is executed when the winning of these lottery is triggered You may decide whether or not. The execution timing of these lottery programs may be programmed in the control program, or the lottery may be performed by operating the effect buttons operable by the player, for example. Further, regardless of the lottery, it may be determined whether or not the special effect is executed, triggered by the operation of the operation button. The operation buttons are installed, for example, on the upper surface of a ball plate that stores game balls in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  ・ As a determination opportunity, the number of game balls (out balls) that have entered the outlet 20 has reached a predetermined number, and when the predetermined number is reached, it is determined whether or not the special effect is executed. You can go. The detection of the out ball is carried out by a sensor arranged in the middle of the discharge path through which the game ball passing through the out port 20 is discharged outside the machine. The sensor for detecting the out ball is connected to either the main control board 30 or the sub-control board 31. When the sensor is connected to the main control board 30, the main control CPU 30a outputs an out-ball command, which is information that can specify that an out-ball has occurred, to the sub-control CPU 31a each time the out-ball is detected. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a counts the number of out balls. When the sensor is connected to the sub control board 31, the sub control CPU 31a counts the number of out balls each time a detection signal from the sensor is input. The counted number is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. In this another example, the number of game balls entering the out port 20 corresponds to the game ball entering state, and reaching the predetermined number corresponds to achieving the predetermined ball entering state. Further, in this another example, the game effect for calculating the remaining effect time is a game effect that is being executed when the number of out balls reaches a predetermined number, and for example, a variable game, a hit game effect, a demonstration effect, etc. Applicable

  ・ As a judgment opportunity, the number of game balls entered during one round game reaches a predetermined number, and when the predetermined number is reached, it is determined whether or not the special effect is executed. May be. The number of game balls entered during one round game may be the number of balls entered into the special winning opening 16, or a plurality of other winning openings such as the starting opening 13 in addition to the large winning opening 16. It may be the total number of balls that have entered the winning opening. The number of game balls that entered the winning opening is output to the sub-control CPU 31a, which is a command for entering a ball, which is information that can specify that the main control CPU 30a has detected a ball, every time the main control CPU 30a detects the entry. The CPU 31a counts the number of incoming balls that can be the trigger for the determination. The counted number is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. In this another example, the number of game balls entering the winning opening corresponds to the game ball entering state, and reaching a predetermined number corresponds to achieving a predetermined ball entering state. In this example, the game effect for calculating the remaining effect time is a round effect that is executed when the number of entered balls reaches a predetermined number.

  ・ As a judgment opportunity, the number of game balls entering the ball entrance provided on the game board YB has reached a predetermined number, and when the predetermined number is reached, the special effect is executed. You may judge whether or not. In this another example, the entrance for counting a predetermined number can be arbitrarily changed. The winning opening includes a starting opening 13, a large winning opening 16, an operating gate 19, an ordinary winning opening that gives a condition for paying out a winning ball by entering, and any one of these winning openings is targeted. It is also possible to target a plurality of ball entrances that are an arbitrary combination of a plurality of ball entrances. The number of game balls entered is counted by the sub-control CPU 31a triggered by the input of a ball-entering command output from the main control CPU 30a, as in the embodiment and the above-mentioned another example. In this another example, the number of game balls entering the ball entrance corresponds to the state of entering the game balls, and reaching the predetermined number corresponds to achieving the predetermined state of entering the balls. Further, in this another example, the game effect for calculating the remaining effect time is a game effect that is being executed when the number of entered balls reaches a predetermined number, and for example, a variable game, a hit game effect, a demonstration effect, etc. Applicable Note that this alternative example may be combined with the above-described alternative example of the outlet 20.

  The items described in another example of the determination trigger described above are replaced with the specific condition as in the fourth embodiment, and the special effect is executed when the predetermined time has elapsed since the specific condition was satisfied. You may judge whether to make it.

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

  The specific time in the embodiment and the specific time in the above-mentioned another example may be arbitrarily changed instead of the fixed time or time. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a setting function for setting a specific time or a specific time, and the setting function may be used to arbitrarily set. The setting function may be configured to be set using, for example, a mechanical switch (such as a DIP switch). Alternatively, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be set using an operation button from the administrator menu programmed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The above-mentioned setting function is a function realized by the processing of the sub-control CPU 31a, and the information regarding the specific time and the specific time set by the above means is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. In the case of a setting function using a mechanical switch, the sub-control CPU 31a may read the setting of the switch each time the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on and store it in the sub-control RAM 31c. The substrate 31 may be provided with a backup function so that the above information is stored and retained in the sub-control RAM 31c even after the power is turned off. On the other hand, in the case of the setting function using the menu for the administrator, it is advisable to mount a backup function on the sub-control board 31 and store and hold the above information in the sub-control RAM 31c even after the power is turned off. By using the setting function, it is possible to change the timing at which the effect is released or the timing at which the effect is prohibited, and it is possible to broaden the range of the effect. In addition, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the above timing, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  The setting of the specific item and the specific time in the embodiment may be singular or plural. In this case, a single specific time or specific time may be programmed in the effect control program and stored in the sub-control ROM 31b. Alternatively, a single specific time or specific time may be set using the setting function of another example described above. Also in this case, the same effect as the above-mentioned another example is obtained. It should be noted that the specific time and the specific time may be set in plural or may be set singly on the assumption that a plurality of specific times and specific times can be set by using the setting function as in the other example described above. .

  -You may change the specific contents of the special effect. The special effect may be performed by any one of the effects by display, the effect by light emission, and the effect by sound, or a combination of these effects. Also, when a movable device is provided, an effect by the movable device may be used, or a combination of the above effect and the effect by the movable device may be performed.

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

  Further, in the above another example, when the probability D2 is set to a value larger than “0”, the special effect may be ended when the game effect being executed is ended, or the special effect is ended by the end of the effect time set in the special effect. May be ended. For example, when the special effect is executed during the decorative pattern changing game, the special effect may be executed across the next decorative pattern changing game performed after the end of the game.

  In the case of less than the remaining effect time Tx, when the probability D2 is set to "0 (zero)", it may be determined whether or not the special effect is executed, and a negative determination process may be performed without fail. That is, in this case, it is determined whether or not the special effect is executed, even when the remaining effect time Tx is longer than or equal to the remaining effect time Tx.

  -The judgment timing may be changed arbitrarily. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a setting function for setting a determination trigger, and the setting function may be used to arbitrarily set. The setting function may be configured to be set using, for example, a mechanical switch (such as a DIP switch). Alternatively, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be set using an operation button from the administrator menu programmed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The above-mentioned setting function is a function realized by the process of the sub-control CPU 31a, and the information on the determination trigger set by the above means is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. In the case of a setting function using a mechanical switch, the sub-control CPU 31a may read the setting of the switch each time the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on and store it in the sub-control RAM 31c. The substrate 31 may be provided with a backup function so that the above information is stored and retained in the sub-control RAM 31c even after the power is turned off. On the other hand, in the case of the setting function using the menu for the administrator, it is advisable to mount a backup function on the sub-control board 31 and store and hold the above information in the sub-control RAM 31c even after the power is turned off. By using the setting function, it is possible to change the timing of determination and widen the range of effects.

  The sub-control board 31 is used as a sub-control board, and a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 11 separately from the sub-control board 31, a sound control board that specially controls the speaker Sp, and a decorative lamp La are specialized. A lamp control board for controlling may be provided.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko machine that uses only special symbols. In this case, the special display variation game may be displayed on the effect display device 11.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

It may be embodied as a gaming machine (a so-called 1 type / 2 type mixing machine) that gives a game when a game ball passes through a specific area.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko machine equipped with a probability variation function. The probability variation function is a function of adding a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery after the end of the winning game is changed to a high probability with a predetermined probability upon the winning of the winning lottery. For a pachinko machine with a probability variation function, a specification that gives a probability variation state until you win the next hit, a specification that gives a probability variation state until you win the falling lottery, or a predetermined number of symbol variations There is a specification that gives a probability fluctuation state until the game ends.

  -It may be embodied in a pachinko machine equipped with a variable time reduction function. The variable time shortening function increases the probability that the opening / closing blade 14 opens, and provides a ball entry rate improving state in which the ball entry rate per unit time into the starting opening 13 is improved.

  A real-time clock may be mounted on the main control board 30 and information based on the time measurement result of the real-time clock may be output to the sub-control board 31. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs only the time information to the sub control CPU 31a for each predetermined cycle, and based on the time information, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the specific time has arrived, and produces a special effect. You may perform the process regarding. Alternatively, the main control CPU 30a may determine whether a specific time has arrived, output the determination result to the sub control CPU 31a, and the sub control CPU 31a, which has input the determination result, may perform a process related to special effects.

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

In the second embodiment, the information that can specify whether or not to hit may be information that directly indicates whether or not to hit, instead of the command relating to the special symbol.
-In 3rd Embodiment, you may output the information which can identify the number of the game spheres paid out from the main control board 30 as a prize sphere to the sub-control board 31. This information may be, for example, information that can specify the number of paid-out balls for one ball or information that can specify the total number of prize balls.

  -The game machine may be embodied as a rotating body game machine. The spinning drum type game machine includes a slot machine (pachi-slot) that uses a medal as a game medium and a slot machine that uses a game ball as a game medium. In this way, even in a gaming machine different from a pachinko gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to execute the special effect when the determination opportunity comes, and even if the determination result is affirmative, the special effect is executed. good. In the case of embodying a rotating body type gaming machine, the determination trigger can be set to the arrival of a specific time or a specific time, or to winning a part lottery. Further, as in the above-described another example, the interlocking effect may be performed on a plurality of rotating body type gaming machines, and it may be determined whether or not to execute the special effect when the interlocking effect is executed.

Hereinafter, technical ideas that can be understood from each embodiment and other examples will be added.
(A) The game further includes time-lapse effect execution means for causing a specific effect to appear according to the lapse of a specific time, the determination trigger comes with the appearance of the specific effect, and the special effect determination means is a game being executed when the specific effect appears. Judgment is made according to the remaining production time of the production. According to this configuration, since the determination opportunity is the specific effect that appears over time regardless of the progress of the game effect or the special effect, the special effect is executed when the specific effect appears. It is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation.

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

  (C) The game effect is an effect linked with another game machine.

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

Claims (1)

A game effect executing means for executing a game effect,
When a predetermined opportunity comes and a special effect execution condition is satisfied, a special effect executing unit that executes the special effect,
A setting means for setting the timing of the execution of the special effect ,
The game effect is an effect during a special game executed by winning a predetermined lottery,
The predetermined trigger is
When the setting is the first setting, the number of out balls discharged out of the machine reaches a predetermined number,
When the setting is the second setting, the total number of game media paid out from the game machine during the special game reaches a predetermined number,
The game effect executing means can end the game effect when a predetermined time has elapsed,
Execution is restricted in a situation where the remaining effect time of the game effect that is being executed before the elapse of the predetermined time and when the predetermined trigger has arrived is less than a predetermined time ,
A gaming machine in which the execution of the special effect can be restricted even when the remaining effect time of the game effect executed before the elapse of the predetermined time and when the predetermined trigger arrives is a predetermined time or more .