JP6688444B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In conventional pachinko game machines, a game ball is launched by the player operating the launch handle, and the launch strength is changed by changing the amount of rotation of the launch handle, aiming at the winning opening provided in the game area. Fire a game ball. When a game ball that is launched enters the starting opening, a random number is extracted, and a lottery is performed to compare whether the extracted random number is a predetermined value. If the lottery is won, the variation of the special symbol Later, a big hit game is started in which a symbol indicating a big hit is confirmed and the big winning opening is opened. In addition, the special symbol is displayed in a small size in the corner of the game area, and a pseudo effect corresponding to the special symbol is performed on the effect symbol display device provided in the center of the game area, thereby making it pseudo for the player. The production gives a sense of anticipation for the lottery results.

  In addition to the pseudo effect, a notice effect (fluctuation notice notice effect) that suggests a big hit lottery result for the variation is executed during the pseudo effect, or a big hit lottery is performed with a random number value stored and stored. It is expected before the lottery result is displayed to the player by confirming it in advance and executing the notice effect (prefetch notice effect) that suggests the jackpot lottery result for the stored random number. It gives a feeling. Further, there is an invention in which a notice effect for the change is displayed according to the operation of the operation means <Patent Document 1>.

Japanese Patent No. 4310123

  In the conventional pachinko gaming machine, since the variable display advance notice effect and the look-ahead advance notice effect are individually controlled, even if those different advance notice effects are performed in any one simulated effect. However, it was only interesting to judge the degree of expectation that each notice effect suggested for each notice effect, which was uninteresting.

  The invention of the present application is provided with two types of notice effects, that is, a variation display notice effect that suggests the jackpot expectation degree of the variation and a look-ahead notice effect that suggests the jackpot expectation degree of the held memory. Due to the opportunity, two types of advance notice effects are executed during the change, and by combining the suggested contents of each advance notice effect, it is possible to let the player judge a more complicated expectation than the conventional machine. The purpose is to provide a ball game machine.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data due to entry into the starting opening,
Holding storage means capable of storing the extracted numerical data,
Win / fail judgment means for judging win / fail based on the numerical data stored in the holding storage means,
A special symbol indicating the result of the determination, a special symbol display device for confirming and displaying the variable display,
The big hit game control means for controlling the big hit game which is started by the special symbol display device displaying the special symbol indicating that the special symbol is displayed,
Numerical data confirmation means for confirming the numerical data prior to the determination of the win or loss by the win / loss determination means,
Effect display means for displaying a pseudo effect of the special symbol,
An operation means that can be operated by the player,
In a ball game machine equipped with a speaker that outputs sound related to the production,
When a predetermined operation using the operation means is performed during the predetermined pseudo-effect according to the change of the special symbol, a notice effect is displayed on the effect display device due to the operation, and a notice sound is output from the speaker. May be output,
From among the plurality of notice effects, notice effect selecting means for selecting the notice effect displayed on the effect display device,
A notice sound selecting means for selecting the notice sound output from the speaker from the plurality of notice sounds,
Equipped with
The advance notice effect selecting means selects at least the advance notice effect based on the determination result of the win / fail of the special symbol that is being variably displayed,
The notice sound selection means, at least, selects the notice sound based on the confirmation result of the numerical data confirmation means for the numerical data for which the determination of the success has not been made by the success determination means,
When the notice effect is displayed on the effect display device by performing the predetermined operation, a case where the effect sound dedicated to the notice effect is output and a case where the notice sound is selected without outputting the effect effect dedicated to the notice effect In some cases, the notice sound selected by the means is output,
In the ball-ball game machine, the output of the notice sound is not performed before the display of the notice effect is started and is stopped before the display of the notice effect is finished .

  Numerical data (random numbers) that is extracted due to the entry of game balls into the starting opening is used to determine whether or not to cause a big hit. Numerical data (random numbers) used to determine the type of the symbol according to, and the variable display time until the symbol is derived and displayed, for example, a big number, a small hit, a random number for symbol determination such as loss, It may be a random number for reach determination or a random number for variation pattern determination, and may have a random number to be used and a random number to be not used depending on the result of the judgment. Further, the extraction time of the numerical data (random number) related to the derivation display of the symbol is not limited to the time of entering the game ball into the starting opening, and may be the time of performing the hit / miss determination performed immediately before the start of the variation of the symbol.

  The number of numerical data (reserved storage) stored in the reserved storage means may be increased on the basis of a ball entering the starting opening, and may be decreased by determining whether the numerical data (reserved storage) is valid or not. It is preferable that the number of numerical data (reserved storage) or a command indicating the increase / decrease is transmitted to the effect control device (sub-control device) that controls the effect device such as effect display means when the increase / decrease is increased or decreased.

  It is preferable that the confirmation by the numerical data confirmation means is performed every time the numerical data (random number) is extracted, but when transmitting the confirmation result to the production control device (sub-control device), the confirmation by the numerical data confirmation means is performed. May be transmitted every time the game is performed, or it may be configured to determine whether or not to transmit, and not transmit, based on the confirmation result of the numerical data confirmation means and the game state at the time of confirmation.

If the operation means is operated during one variation of the special symbol (also referred to as a special symbol), the advance notice display and the advance notice sound may be output by the operation until the variation display ends. It is more preferable to have a configuration in which the notice effect and the notice sound are started at the same time.

  In addition, the predetermined operation in this case is provided with an effective period of the operation during the simulation effect, and the operation means is operated continuously for a predetermined time from the normal position to the predetermined position during the effective period (for example, 5 seconds). Or a long press), or a short-time operation may be continuously performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 7 consecutive hits).

  When not operated even if the operation of the operating means is prompted during the predetermined simulated effect, a configuration in which neither the display of the notice effect nor the output of the notice sound is executed is preferable, but the configuration is not limited to this. When the operation means is not operated during the valid period, the notice effect may be performed after the valid period ends. Further, the warning sound may be output after the expiration of the effective period. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that the notice production is performed when the effective period ends, but the notice sound is not produced, or vice versa.

  According to the gaming machine according to claim 1, two types of notice display indicating the degree of expectation of the variation due to one trigger during the change of the special symbol and notice sound indicating the degree of expectation of the reserved memory are provided. By performing the notice production, the player individually understands the degree of expectation indicated by each notice production, and by combining the expectation degree of each notice production, the expectation of the period until the reserved memory is consumed It is possible to judge the degree.

  Further, if two types of notice effects are carried out in the same manner (for example, both notices are performed by display effects), it becomes difficult for the player to understand both expectations at the same time, and one is overlooked. Although there is a high possibility, the present invention does not cause a problem that it is difficult to confirm one of the notice effects even if both notice effects are performed at the same time by implementing the notice effects in different modes for the display output and the sound output. .

The front view of the pachinko machine 50. The front view of the game board 1. The back view of the pachinko machine 50. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the game machine. The flowchart which shows the outline of the main routine which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart which shows the start winning a prize process which main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 1 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 2 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 1 which shows the special game process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 2 which shows the special game process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 3 which shows the special game process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 4 which shows the special game process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart which shows the reservation number instruction | command receiving process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart which shows the pre-reading determination command reception process which sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart which shows the change instruction command reception process which sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flow chart which shows the production button operation processing which sub integrated control device 83 performs. The figure which shows the kind and contents of production button type reach production (pseudo production). The timing chart which shows the display timing of the display notice production according to the production button operation during special symbol change, and the output timing of the sound notice production. Display example 1 on the effect symbol display device 6. Display example 2 on the effect symbol display device 6. Display example 3 on the effect symbol display device 6. Display example 4 on the effect symbol display device 6.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and various forms can be adopted as long as they are within the technical scope of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 50, which is a type of gaming machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. A hinge 53 is provided above and below the left side of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53. The inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It is possible. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 at the back of the plate glass 61.

  Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and game sounds generated from the pachinko machine 50 are output to improve the player's taste. Further, in order to improve the player's taste, a plurality of frame-side decoration lamps 65 that emit light according to the game state are provided on the front frame 52. Below the front frame 52, an upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed. A launching handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and a launching device (not shown) is moved by rotating the launching handle 64 in a clockwise direction, and a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55. Are fired toward the game board 1.

  An effect button 67 (corresponding to the operating means of the present invention) that can be operated by the player is provided substantially in the center of the upper portion of the upper plate 55. The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is provided with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 50 has a lending button 57 and a settlement button 58. A CR settlement display device having a balance indicator 59 is provided, but a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the machine, and the emitted game balls are collected in the game machine and used by circulating the game balls. The effect of the present invention can be exhibited without any problem even as a game machine.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails 4 are struck in the game area 3. A center case 5 is arranged in the center of the game area 3. The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window for showing the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and the like, as in the known case. A first starting port 11 (corresponding to the starting port of the present invention) and a second starting port 12 (corresponding to the starting port of the present invention) are arranged under the center case 5, and on the left side of the center case 5. The normal symbol operation gate 17 is arranged. The second starting port 12 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory provided with a blade member that can be opened and closed, and the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12 unless the blade member is opened.

  In the lower right of the game area, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol holding number display device 8, a first special symbol holding number display device 18, a second special symbol holding number display device 19 And, a first special symbol display device 9 (corresponding to the special symbol display device of the present invention) consisting of a 7-segment display device, a second special symbol display device 10 (corresponding to the special symbol display device of the present invention) is arranged There is.

  Below the second starting opening 12, an attacker type special winning opening 14 is arranged. Further, four regular winning openings 31, 32, 33, 34 are provided on the left side of the first starting opening 11. It should be noted that these four ordinary winning openings are winning openings in which the winning rate does not change at all times.

  By configuring the game board 1 as described above, when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 7 The symbol starts variable display, and the normal electric part solenoid 12b (see FIG. 4) described later is driven according to the mode of the ordinary symbol stopped after a predetermined time. When the ordinary electric part solenoid 12b is driven, the blade member of the ordinary electric part which constitutes the second starting port 12 is driven almost in synchronization, and the ball enters the second starting port 12 (second special symbol starting switch). 12a (see FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball).

  When the game ball enters the first starting port 11 (the first special symbol start switch 11a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the first special symbol starts changing in the first special symbol display device 9, Stop after a predetermined time. In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 12 (normal electric accessory) (the second special symbol start switch 12a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 displays the second. The special symbol starts changing display and stops after a predetermined time.

  During the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the effect mode of the pseudo symbol linked to the change of each special symbol (corresponding to the effect display means of the present invention). Further, the first special symbol and the second special symbol, regardless of the order of entry into the first starting port and the second starting port, preferentially carry out variable display of the second special symbol. Specifically, if there is a reserved storage of the first special symbol, the fluctuation of the second special symbol is stopped and the fluctuation of the first special symbol reserved memory is started on condition that there is no second special symbol reserved memory. To do.

  The special winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4) described later is driven according to the aspect of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the special winning opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member of the special winning opening 14 is driven almost in synchronization, and it is possible to enter the ball into the special winning opening 14 (detection by the count switch 14a (see FIG. 4)). Is configured to be.

  Subsequently, a back view of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG. 3 and will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, on the back surface of the pachinko machine 50, the inner frame 70 to which the game board 1 described above is detachably attached is housed in the outer frame 51 described above. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout device 73 from above. With this configuration, if a game ball is won at the winning opening on the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 through the tank rail 72 to the upper plate 55 described above by the payout device 73. . Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main controller 80, a payout controller 81, a performance symbol controller 82, a sub integrated controller 83, a launch controller 84, and a power board 85 are provided. The effect symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to the sub control device.

  The main controller 80, the effect symbol controller 82, and the sub integrated controller 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout controller 81, the launch controller 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the firing control device 84 is not shown in FIG. 3, the firing control device 84 is provided below the payout control device 81. An external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to a hall computer (not shown) from the external connection terminal 78. Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer has a board (terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and a frame (frame side (front frame). 52, an inner frame 70, and an outer frame 51) are used to output signals to the hall computer. However, in the present embodiment, the hall computer is connected via one external connection terminal 78. The signal showing the game state and the game result is transmitted to.

  Subsequently, a block diagram showing electric wiring of the pachinko machine in this embodiment will be shown in FIG. 4 and will be described. Although a complicated power supply system is not described in FIG. 4, a control device or actuators requiring a power supply is directly or indirectly supplied from a power supply device (not shown). ing.

  As shown in the block diagram, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 is configured with the main controller 80 as the center. It should be noted that this block diagram does not include so-called relay boards and power supply circuits for merely relaying signals. Although not shown in detail, each of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the firing control device 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the firing control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM and the like.

  In the main controller 80, a first starting opening switch 11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting opening 11, a second starting opening switch 12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting opening 12, and a normal Ordinary symbol operation switch 17a that detects the game ball that has entered the gate 17 that operates the symbol, a count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14, and the normal winning openings 31, 32, 33, 34 A detection signal of the left winning opening switch 31a or the like for detecting a game ball that has entered is input through the game board relay terminal board 74.

  The main controller 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signals, and outputs them to the payout controller 81 and the sub integrated controller 83. Further, the main controller 80, the display of the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10 and the normal symbol display device 7, which are connected through the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, the first special symbol hold The number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is controlled to light.

  Further, the main controller 80 controls the special winning opening solenoid 14b to control the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (denoted as a general electric officer solenoid) 12b to generate the second prize. The opening / closing of the starting opening 12 is controlled. The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a control signal such as a symbol variation and a big hit (also called special game) is output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall computer.

  The payout control device 81 is configured to be capable of bidirectional communication with the main control device 80, and drives the payout motor 20 according to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting the game balls to be paid out as the prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also possible to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main controller 80 and the payout controller 81, and both the main controller 80 and the payout controller 81 count prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22 and the out-of-bulb switch 23, and the full switch 22 indicates that the lower plate 63 is full. Is input and a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball break switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped, and the prize ball payout operation is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the out-of-ball switch 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 causes the payout motor 20 to not output the signals. Drive is restarted.

  In addition, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the CR unit 24 (prepaid card unit) via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the loan ball. The paid-out lent balls are detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the settlement display board 25 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. Buttons and balance indicator are connected.

  Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about prize balls, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the firing control device 84. Send a firing stop signal. In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out, but the game balls generated according to a prize or the like may be stored without paying out.

  The launch controller 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, a rotation amount signal from the firing handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a firing stop signal from the firing stop switch 29 are input to the firing control device 84. The rotation amount signal is output by the player operating the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output by the player touching the firing handle 64, and the firing stop switch signal is pressed by the player on the firing stop switch 29. Will be output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle. It has become. The payout control device 81 and the firing control device 84 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the payout control device 81 to the firing control device 84.

  The sub integrated control device 83 includes electric components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, and uses them for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control. Allocating to data, the command for effect display control and the like is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and for sound control and lamp control, each control part included in itself (function as a voice control device and a lamp control device. Part). Then, the functional unit as the voice control device controls the voice output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device converts the data for lamp control. Based on the operation of the lamp driver, various LEDs and the lamp 26a (including the frame side decoration lamp 65) are controlled.

  The production symbol control device 82 receives the data and the command received from the sub integrated control device 83 (these are both transmitted from the main control device 80 and the sub integrated control device 83 inputs from the main control device 80 and the production button 67 inputs. Based on) and display an effect image such as a pseudo symbol on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. In addition, the sub integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 via the first effect relay terminal board 69, and the sub integrated control device is provided. 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

  The sub integrated control device 83 is connected to a production button switch 67a for detecting the operation of the production button 67, and when the player operates the production button 67, the signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83.

  Next, the main routine executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is executed periodically by a hard interrupt about every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process executed only once from S10 to S75 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S80 which is repeatedly executed within the time left after executing this main process as long as time permits. Residual processing ". The "main processing" will be periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination processing is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is the predetermined value, and when the processing executed by the microcomputer shifts to this processing, normal processing is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay. In the case of not being a normal interrupt, a microcomputer runaway etc. due to power-on or noise etc. can be considered, but since it can be considered that there is almost no microcomputer runaway due to the improvement of the technology in recent years, it is mostly at power-on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  S10 is negative determination, that is, when it is determined that it is not a normal interrupt (S10: no), initial setting (for example, write a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory, a memory such as a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol) Each initial value is written to the work area of (S15) (S15), and the process proceeds to the residual process (S80).

  When an affirmative decision is made that the interrupt is normal (S10: yes), an initial value random number updating process (S20), a jackpot determining random number updating process (S25), a jackpot symbol determining random number 1 updating process (S30), a jackpot symbol determining process. Random number 2 update process (S35), small hit symbol determination random number update process (S40), hit determination random number update process (S45), reach determination random number update process (S50), fluctuation pattern determination random number update process (S55) ), Subsequent winning confirmation processing (S60), winning / judgment determination processing (S65), output processing such as image output processing (S70), fraud monitoring processing (S75), and remaining until the interruption signal is input. The initial random number update process (S80) is looped within the time.

  Next, the start winning process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In this process, when the game ball enters the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17, a random number is extracted (the numerical data extracting means of the present invention. (Corresponding to the above), a process of temporarily storing the extracted random number and confirming whether or not the random number is a preset value before performing the hit / miss determination process described later with reference to FIG. 7 (numerical data of the present invention. (Corresponding to confirming means), and stores (memorizes) the random number in the main controller 80 as a reserved storage (corresponding to the reserved storage means of the present invention), the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, and a normal symbol. A process of transmitting various commands resulting from entering the operation gate 17 to the sub integrated control device 83 is performed. After that, the reserve memory that is stored when the game ball enters the first starting opening 11 is the first reserve memory, and the reserve memory that is stored when the game ball enters the second starting opening 12 is the second reserve memory. The memory, the reserved memory stored when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 will be described as the general figure reserved memory.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of lighting of each of the normal symbol holding number display device 8, the first special figure holding number display device 18, the second special figure holding number display device 19 is 4 (the maximum holding storage number is However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the maximum storage number of each may be 8, for example. Further, even if the number of each stored memory is 0, it is acquired when the game ball enters the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17. Various random numbers such as the winning and rejecting random numbers are stored in the main controller 80 as in the case where there is a memory number less than the maximum value.

  When this processing is started, it is determined whether or not the first starting opening switch 11a detects a game ball (S400). If a negative determination is made (S400: no), the process proceeds to S435. If the determination in S400 is affirmative (S400: yes), it is determined whether the number of the first reserved storages stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit number (= 4) (S405). If the determination is negative (S405: no), the process proceeds to S435, and if the determination is positive (S405: yes), the extracted jackpot determination random number, jackpot symbol determination random number 1, jackpot symbol determination random number 2, and jackpot symbol determination random number. , The reach determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number are temporarily stored (S410), and pre-reading determination is performed (S415).

  Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for jackpot determination is a value that causes a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot value, the type of jackpot symbol is confirmed. If the jackpot judgment is lost, it is confirmed whether or not the reach determination random number has a value that results in super reach. If it is not super reach, it is confirmed whether or not the value is a reach value, and the fluctuation time is confirmed from the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern determination. By performing the above determination, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is a specific value that the player can expect for a big hit (whether it is possible to produce an effect that expects a big hit even if it is off).

  Subsequently, the random number temporarily stored in S410 is stored as the first reserved memory, and the extracted random number reserved memory process (S420) of adding 1 to the first reserved memory counter indicating the number of the first reserved memories is performed.

  Then, the first prefetch determination command is generated from the confirmation result of S415 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S425), and the first reservation number instruction command indicating the value of the first reservation storage counter added in S420 is issued. It is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S430). The commands generated in S425 and S430 may be combined and sent to the sub integrated control device 83 as a single command.

  Following the processing of S430 or the negative determinations of S400 and S405 (S400: no, S405: no), it is determined whether or not the second starting opening switch 12a has detected a game ball (S435). If the determination is negative (S435: no), the process proceeds to S470, and if the determination is positive (S435: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of the second reserved storages stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S440). If negative determination (S440: no) proceeds to S470, and if positive determination (S440: yes), extracted big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number 1, big hit symbol determination random number 2, small hit symbol determination random number , A random number for reach determination and a random number for variation pattern determination are temporarily stored (S445), and pre-reading determination is performed similarly to S415 (S450).

  Subsequently, the random number temporarily stored in S445 is stored as the second reserved storage, and the extracted random number reserved storage processing (S455) of adding 1 to the second reserved storage counter indicating the number of the second reserved storage is performed.

  Subsequently, a second prefetch determination command is generated from the confirmation result of S450 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S460), and the second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter added in S455 It transmits to the integrated control apparatus 83 (S465), and progresses to S470. The commands generated in S460 and S465 may be combined and sent to the sub integrated control device 83 as a single command.

  In S470, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 17a has detected a game ball (S470). If the determination is negative (S470: no), the procedure is returned to return, and if the determination is positive (S470: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of memory for storing universal map stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit value (= 4) ( S475). If the determination is negative (S475: no), the process is returned, and if the determination is positive (S475: yes), the extracted random number for hit determination and random number for determination of winning symbols are stored as the general figure reservation storage, and the number of general figure reservation storages is stored. 1 is added to the public figure reservation storage counter indicating (S480), a general figure reservation storage number instruction command indicating the added value of the general figure reservation storage counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S485), and the process returns.

  When the sub integrated control device 83 receives the first and second holding storage number instruction commands, it sends an instruction signal to change each holding storage number displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in accordance with the holding storage number indicated by the received command. It transmits to the effect design control device 82. In addition, in the present embodiment, the number of reserved storage of ordinary symbols is not displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, but it may be configured to be displayed in response to the reception of the general figure reserved storage number instruction command. The number instruction command itself may not be transmitted. Further, a configuration may be conceived in which the pre-reading determination of the universal figure is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub integrated control device. As a result, it is possible to carry out a pre-reading notice that expects the opening of the ordinary electric accessory (first starting opening 12). In the present embodiment, a random number for selecting a type of pattern and a variation pattern for notifying the winning / disapproval determination result during the start winning process (a big hit symbol determination random number 1, a big hit symbol determination random number 2, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number). ) Is acquired, the configuration may be such that these random numbers are acquired at the time of the determination process of the special figure described later.

  In addition, the flow of the start winning process of the present embodiment is such that a numerical value (random number) is extracted at the time of one start opening ball entry, 2 is stored in a predetermined area if 3 is not full, and 4 is stored. After confirming, 5 the numerical value was stored in the reserved storage area, but after 1 and 2 if the reserved storage area is not full, 3 storage of the extracted numerical value in a predetermined area and 3 reserved storage area as the reserved storage area It is also possible to have a configuration in which the stored values are stored in 4 areas and the numerical values stored in the 4 predetermined areas are confirmed (the processing after 2 is branched into 3). Even if the configuration is such that the value stored in the predetermined area is stored in the reserved area and the value stored in the predetermined area is stored in the reserved storage area (if the value is full, the value stored in the predetermined area is deleted). Good. In any of the configurations, the numerical value stored in the predetermined area is confirmed as the pre-reading determination, but the numerical value stored in the reserved storage area may be confirmed as the pre-reading determination.

  Next, the success / failure determination process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. This process determines whether or not to execute a special game based on the random number value extracted due to the detection of the game ball by the first starting port switch 11a or the second starting port switch 12a (the extracted random number value It is a process of determining whether or not the player is elected based on (1), and corresponds to the winning / disapproving means of the present invention.

  When this processing is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is operating, that is, a big hit game is being performed (S500), and if the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), the process returns. If it is not a big hit game (S500: no), it is determined whether the first or second special map is changing (S505), and if it is not changing (S505: no), the first or second special map. It is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S510), if the confirmed display is not being performed (S510: no), it is determined whether or not the second hold memory is present (S515), and if the determination is negative (S515: no). ), It is determined whether there is a first pending storage (S520), and if the determination is negative (S520: no), the process returns. If S515 or S520 is a positive determination (S515: yes, S520: yes), the process proceeds to S525. According to the determination order of S515 and S520, the second pending storage preferentially performs the success / failure determination.

  Then, it is determined whether the time saving flag is 0 (S525). The time saving flag is a value stored in the main control device 80. If the value is 1, the variation time of the special drawing and the general drawing is shortened, and the opening time of the ordinary electric auditory part serving as the second starting port 12 is extended more than usual ( The main controller 80 determines that the time extension (open extension) state in which the open extension function is activated is set, and that if the value is 0, it is not the time reduction (open extension) state. If S525 is negative, that is, if the time saving (open extension) state is in progress (S525: no), the process in the time saving (open extension) state is executed, but in the high probability game state, the variation pattern table for selecting the above variation pattern. The description is omitted because it is the same as the conventional technology, except that the content of is different (variation time is short).

  If S525 is affirmative (S525: yes), shift processing of the first or second reserved storage that is the determination target is performed (S530). As a result, the oldest first or second reserved memory is set as the object of the hit / fail judgment, and 1 is subtracted from the first or second reserved memory counter indicating the number of reserved memories.

  In the subsequent jackpot determination random number comparison process (S535), the jackpot determination random number value of the pending storage that is the target of the hit determination is compared with a preset hit determination table, and the random number value of the determination target is the hit determination table. Compare with the judgment value in. Two types of tables are set for the win / loss determination table, one for normal probability (low probability 1/300) and one for high probability (1/30), and the game state at the time of win / loss determination is normal game (probability variation flag "0"). If so, the probability determination table for normal probability is used for comparison, and if the gaming state has a high probability (probability variation flag “1”), the probability determination table for high probability is used for comparison.

  In subsequent S540, it is determined whether or not the result of S535 is a big hit (the same as the determination value). If the determination is affirmative (S540: yes), symbol mode setting processing is performed (S545). In the symbol mode setting process, based on the big hit symbol determination random number 1 of the first or second pending storage to be determined, the symbol mode for setting the contents of the big hit game and the game state after the big hit game is set is set.

  Subsequently, the big hit symbol selection processing is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the big hit symbol determination random number 2 (S550). This is a process for determining a big hit symbol to be fixedly displayed from the symbol group set for each type of symbol mode in order to notify the type of the big hit game determined by the setting of the symbol mode by the big hit symbol.

  Next, mode buffer setting processing is performed based on the symbol mode set in S545 (S555). The mode buffer is a device for storing the contents of the game state after the big hit game determined at the time of the hit determination until the end of the big hit game for setting the game state (the probability change flag and the time saving flag for setting the game state during the big hit game). Because it is necessary to clear). The mode buffer does not store the specific game contents (actuation of the probability changing function and opening extension function (time saving function) and the number of times of operation), but stores a value corresponding to the specific game contents. .

  Next, based on the symbol mode set in S545, a big winning opening opening pattern setting process, which is the content of the big hit game, is performed (S560), and a random number and a variation pattern for the reach determination of the reserved storage that is the object of the hit / miss determination are performed. Based on the random number, the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10, and the variation pattern that is the variation time of the symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is selected from the variation pattern selection table (S565). .

  Next, the information of the selected jackpot pattern and the variation pattern is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 as a variation instruction command (S570). Based on the instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 which received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6, and based on the information of the big hit symbol and the variation pattern of the first or second special symbol. The production variation display of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the first or second special drawing is started. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

  If S540 is a negative determination, that is, if it is lost (S540: no), it is determined whether or not the result of the comparison process of S535 is a small hit (S575), and if it is an affirmative determination (S575: yes), a small hit symbol is selected ( (S580), subsequently, open pattern setting process of the small hit game is performed (S560), the variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S565), and the variation instruction command which becomes the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern is sub-displayed. It transmits to the integrated control apparatus 83 (S570). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on the instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 which receives this information, and corresponds to the first or second special symbol based on the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern. The variable display of the produced design is started. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

  If S575 is a negative determination (S575: no), a lost symbol is selected (S585), and then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S565), and a variation instruction command that becomes information of the symbol and variation pattern related to the lost symbol. Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S570). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on the instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 which receives this information, and corresponds to the first or second special symbol based on the information of the lost symbol and the variation pattern. Start the variable display of pseudo symbols. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

  Next, if S505 is affirmative, that is, if the special symbol is changing (S505: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 8, and the special symbol changing time (based on the changing pattern selected in S565) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S600). If a positive determination (S600: yes), the confirmation command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled, and the confirmation symbol selected in S550, S580, or S585. Is confirmed and displayed (S605). The sub integrated control device 83 that has received the confirmation command transmits an instruction signal for confirming and displaying the pseudo symbol selected in advance based on the reception of the variation instruction command to the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82, The effect symbol display device 6 is controlled according to the signal to confirm and display the pseudo symbol. Thereby, the start and end of the variation of the first or second special symbol and the pseudo symbol are the same timing (synchronized).

  In addition, although the present embodiment has been described as a configuration in which the confirmation command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, the confirmation command is not provided, and the variation effect of the pseudo symbol and the confirmation display are provided in accordance with the variation time designated by the variation instruction command. The number of commands can be reduced.

  Following S605, it is determined whether the first or second special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a big hit symbol (S610), and if the determination is affirmative (S610: yes), the display setting process for the confirmed symbol (displayed with the confirmed symbol) (S615), it is determined whether the probability variation flag is 1 (S620), and if the determination is affirmative (S620: yes), 0 is set to the probability variation flag (S625). Following the negative determination of S625 or S620 (S620: no), it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is 1, and if the determination is affirmative (S630: yes), 0 is set to the time saving flag (S635).

  Subsequent to the negative determination of S635 or S630 (S630: no), the condition device operation start process (S640) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S645) are performed to sub-integrate the hit start effect instruction command. It transmits to the control device 83 (S650). In the jackpot game processing executed by the main controller 80 thereafter, a round effect start instruction command is sent to the sub integrated controller 83 at the start of each round, and a round effect end instruction command is sent to the sub integrated controller 83 at the end of each round. At the end, a big hit game end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83.

  On the other hand, if S610 is a negative determination, that is, the confirmed symbol is not a big hit (S610: no), display setting process of the confirmed symbol (setting of time to display the confirmed symbol) is performed (S660), and the probability variation flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is 1 (S665), if it is an affirmative determination (S665: yes), it is decremented from the probability variation counter (S670), it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is 0 (S675), and if it is a positive determination (S675: yes), The probability variation flag is set to 0 (S680).

  If S680 or S665 or S675 is negatively determined (S665: no, S675: no), it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is 1 (S685), and if a positive determination is made (S685: yes), the time saving counter is decremented (S690). It is determined whether or not the time saving counter is 0 (S695), and if the determination is affirmative (S695: yes), 0 is set in the time saving flag (S700). Through S665 to S700, each time a special symbol is confirmed and displayed in accordance with the winning / disapproval determination, the probability change count and the time saving counter that regulate the high-probability game state and the time saving state are counted, and these counters reach a predetermined value. The high-probability state and the short-time state end.

  Then, if S700, or S685, S695 is a negative determination (S685: no, S695: no), it is determined whether or not the special symbol confirmed and displayed is a small hit symbol (S705), and if a positive determination is made (S705: yes). ), The process of starting the operation of the small hit game is performed (S710). Following the negative determination of S650, S710, or S705 (S705: no), a state designation command indicating the game state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S655) and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 7, if S510 is affirmative, that is, if the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S510: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 9 to determine whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed (S750), and if the determination is negative. (S750: no) Return, if affirmative determination (S750: yes), as the final symbol display end process (S755), the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled to finalize the special symbol. The display is ended, the sub integrated control device 83 is instructed to end the fixed display of the pseudo symbol, and the process returns.

  In this embodiment, at the end of each special symbol variation (at the time of confirmation display), a command (state designation command) designating the game state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, but similarly, each time A state specification command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 at the time of hit determination (at the start of fluctuation of the special map). This allows the status instruction command at the start and end of fluctuation in one hit determination process. May be transmitted twice.

  Next, the special game processing executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13. This process is a process of controlling the opening and closing of the special winning opening 14 based on the opening pattern of the special winning opening 14 set in S560 of FIG. 7, and corresponds to the big hit game control means of the present invention.

  When this processing is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is inactive based on the big hit flag (S800). Affirmative determination, that is, if the big hit is not in progress (S800: yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit game is in progress (S805). If S805 is a negative determination (S805: no), it returns, if it is an affirmative determination (S805: yes), it is determined whether or not it is during a small hit start interval (S810), and if it is a positive determination (S810: yes), a small hit. It is determined whether or not the start interval time has elapsed (S815), if negative determination (S815: no) returns, and if affirmative determination (S815: yes), the big winning opening 14 is opened as a small hit game and the sub A small hit production instruction command is transmitted to the integrated control device 83 (S820), and the process returns.

  If S810 is a negative determination (S810: no), it is determined whether or not the small hitting operation is in progress (S825), and if the determination is affirmative (S825: yes), it is determined whether or not the count switch 14a has detected a game ball (S830). ), If the determination is affirmative (S830: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 14 during the small hit game is less than 9 (S835). If S830 is a negative determination (S830: no) or S835 is a positive determination (S835: yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the small hit game of the special winning opening 14 has elapsed (S840), and if the negative determination is (S840). : No) Return.

  If S835 is a negative determination (S835: no), or S840 is a positive determination (S840: yes), a closing process of the special winning opening 14 that performs a small hit game is performed (S845), and then a small hit end effect process is performed ( S850) Return.

  If S825 is not a small hit game in the negative judgment (S825: no), it is judged whether or not the time for the small hit end effect has elapsed (S855), and if the negative judgment is made (S855: no), a positive judgment is made. If so (S855: yes), a small hit game end process is performed (S860), and the process ends.

  If S800 is negative, that is, if the jackpot flag is set (S800: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 11, and it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is closed (S900). If the determination is affirmative (S900: yes). , It is determined whether or not the big hit game is being started (S905). If S905 is a positive determination (S905: yes), it is determined whether or not the start effect time of the big hit game has passed (S910), if negative determination (S910: no) returns, and if a positive determination (S910: yes), The process of opening the special winning opening 14 is performed, and a command for instructing the special winning opening opening effect is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S915) and the process returns.

  If the determination of S905 is negative (S905: no), that is, if the big hit game is not in the start effect, it is determined whether it is in the interval between rounds (S920), and if the negative determination is made (S920: no), the end effect of the big hit game. It is determined whether or not it is in the middle (S930), and if the determination is negative (S930: no), the big hit start effect process is performed, and a command for instructing the big hit start effect is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S935), and the process returns.

  When the main control device 80 transmits a big hit start effect instruction command to the sub integrated control device 83 in S935, the sub integrated control device 83 that has received the command violently uses the lamps and LEDs provided in the pachinko machine for the big hit game effect. The loudspeaker 66 is caused to emit light or emit a jackpot game sound. Further, the sub integrated control device 83 transmits a signal to the effect symbol control device 82 to cause the effect symbol display device 6 to display the big hit start effect.

  If S920 is affirmative, that is, if the interval between rounds is in progress (S920: yes), it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed (S925), and if negative determination (S925: no), return is made, and if affirmative determination is made (S925: yes). ), The special winning opening 14 is opened (S915), and the process returns.

  If S900 is negative, that is, if the special winning opening 14 is open (S900: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 12, and it is determined whether or not the count switch 14a has detected a game ball (S950), and if it is a positive determination ( (S950: yes), it is determined whether the number of detections of the count switch 14a due to the opening is less than 9 (S955). If the negative determination in S950 or the positive determination in S955 (S950: no, S955: yes), it is determined whether the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has elapsed (S960), and if the negative determination is (S960: no), the process returns. , S955 is a negative determination (S955: no), or if S960 is a positive determination (S960: yes), close processing of the special winning opening 14 (S965), whether the round game of the finished big winning opening 14 is the final round It is determined (S970).

  If S970 is affirmative (S970: yes), big hit end effect processing is performed, a command for instructing big hit end effect is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S975), and the process returns. If S970 is negative determination (S970: no), the interval process between round games is performed, the instruction signal which starts an interval effect is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S980), and it returns.

  Returning to FIG. 11, if S930 is affirmative, that is, if the big hit end effect is being produced (S930: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 13 and it is determined whether the big hit end effect time has elapsed (S1000). If S1000 is a negative determination (S1000: no), the process is skipped, and if S1000 is a positive determination (S1000: yes), the accessory continuous operation device stop process (S1005) and the condition device operation stop process (S1010) are performed to make a big hit. After the game is finished, referring to the mode buffer set in S555 of FIG. 7 (winning / absence determining process) (S1015), the probability variation flag (S1020), the probability variation counter (S1025), the time saving flag (S1030), the time saving counter (S1035). Is set, the mode buffer is cleared (S1040), a termination command and a status designation command based on the set probability variation flag and time saving flag are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S1045), and the jackpot flag is set to 0. Set (S1055) and return.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 14, the hold number instruction command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described. When this processing is started, it is determined whether or not a hold number instruction command is received (S1100). If a negative determination (S1100: no) returns, if a positive determination (S1100: yes), the holding number counter provided in the sub integrated control device 83 is incremented by 1 (S1105), and a holding number display signal is transmitted to the effect design control device 82. (S1110), and returns. When the production symbol control device 82 receives the hold number display signal, it displays the hold symbol on the production symbol display device 6 according to the hold number counter value at the time of reception. In this embodiment, one reservation symbol is displayed for one reservation storage. The value of the pending number counter is decremented every time the fluctuation instruction command is received in the fluctuation instruction command reception process described later. As a result, the same number is constantly managed by the main controller 50.

  Further, a configuration in which the sub integrated control device 83 is not provided with a holding number counter is also possible. In this configuration, the holding number instruction command transmitted by the main control device 80 indicates the holding storage number, the sub integrated control device 83 displays the instructed number as the holding storage number, and the holding number instruction command indicates that at the time of fluctuation start. , Is transmitted from the main controller 80 when the pending storage occurs. Even with this configuration, the increase / decrease timing of the hold storage symbol is the same as the transmission timing of the hold number instruction command of the main control device 80, and it is possible to notify the accurate hold number on the effect symbol display device 6.

  Next, the prefetch determination command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process of storing the prefetch determination content received by the sub integrated control device 83.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a prefetch determination command (based on FIG. 6, S425, or S460) is received (S1150), and if the determination is negative (S1150: no), the process returns, and if the determination is positive (S1150). : Yes), and stores the contents of the received prefetch determination command so that they can be referred to in the pending storage order (S1155) and returns.

  Next, the fluctuation instruction command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process of selecting a variation effect mode to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 based on the received variation instruction command and instructing the display.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a variation instruction command is received (S1200), if the determination is negative (S1200: no), the process returns, and if the determination is positive (S1200: yes), the distribution random number is extracted (S1205). , The prefetch determination content decremented from the hold number counter and stored in correspondence with the hold counter is deleted (S1210), and the effect is produced based on the values of the received variation instruction command and the extracted distribution random number. The variation effect mode to be displayed on the symbol display device 6 is selected (S1215), and the effect symbol control device 82 is instructed to display the variation effect of the selected pseudo symbol on the effect symbol display device 6 (S1220).

  In the production mode selection processing of S1215, when a production mode in which various notice productions are performed is selected based on an operation of a production button 67 described later with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18, the production button 67 based on the selected production mode. The timing of the notification prompting the operation is set, and based on the selected performance mode, the content (expectation level) of the received variation instruction command, and the extracted distribution random number, expectation from a plurality of notice performances corresponding to the performance mode The effect contents of the notice effect according to the degree are selected (corresponding to the notice effect selecting means of the present invention). Further, after the start of the fluctuation, when the time for urging the operation of the effect button 67 is reached, the operation flag (described as operation F in the figure) is set.

  Next, the effect button operation processing executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a display advance notice effect (the degree of expectation of the changing pattern is displayed) according to the operation of the effect button 67 when the effect mode in which the operation of the effect button 67 is effective (the effect button 67 system reach effect shown in FIG. 18) is performed. (Suggestion) and sound notice production (Suggestion of reserved memory).

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the operation flag is 1, that is, whether or not the time to prompt the operation of the effect button 67 has been reached since the effect mode using the operation of the effect button 67 has been started (S1250), If the determination is negative (S1250: no), the process returns, and if the determination is positive (S1250: yes), it is determined whether or not the production button switch 67a detects the operation of the production button 67 (S1255), and if the determination is negative (S1255: no). If it is returned and affirmatively determined (S1255: yes), the effect design control device 82 is instructed to display the display notice effect mode selected in S1215 of the fluctuation instruction command reception process on the effect symbol display device 6 (S1260).

  Subsequent to S1260, it is determined whether or not the effect mode being executed is the reach effect of the effect button 67 system for performing the sound notice effect (prefetch effect) (S1265), and a negative determination, that is, using FIG. If the production button 67 system reach production of the pattern A to be performed (S1265: no), the process returns, and if an affirmative determination (patterns B, C, and D) (S1265: yes), it is determined whether or not there is a pending storage (S1270), and the result is negative. Determination, that is, if there is no pending storage for implementing the prefetching effect (S1270: no), the process returns, and if a positive determination (S1270: yes), it is stored in S1155 of the prefetching determination command reception process (FIG. 15). By referring to the pre-reading determination content (S1275), a pre-notification sound to be pre-reading effect is selected based on the reference result (S1280) (corresponding to pre-notification sound selecting means of the present invention) and selected. The Tsugeoto starts processing for outputting a predetermined time (S1285) to return.

  Next, using the chart shown in FIG. 18, the production button 67 system reach production (performs a predetermined operation using the operation means during the predetermined simulated production according to the variation of the special symbol of the present invention) The types and contents of the notice productions to be carried out in will be explained. As shown in the figure, there are four types of effect buttons 67 system reach effects, from pattern A to pattern D, depending on the difference in the display notice effect performed when the effect button 67 is operated. In pattern A, a character with a different facial expression (Kuma no Tatsuyoshi) appears, and the facial expression of the character that is fixedly displayed at a predetermined position indicates the degree of expectation. In pattern B, the result of the car race indicates the degree of expectation, and pattern C In, the karate confrontation result suggests the degree of expectation, and in pattern D, a notice effect that indicates the degree of expectation is displayed by dog fighting between fighters.

  In any of the patterns, the notice effect is executed according to the operation of the effect button 67. In the patterns B, C, and D shown in the chart, the display notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation of the changing pattern in the display mode displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in response to the operation of the effect button 67, and the speaker 66 In the pattern A, only the display notice effect is executed according to the operation of the effect button 67.

  Specifically, in pattern A, one of the character notice A display and the D display is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in response to the operation of the effect button 67, thereby indicating the degree of expectation of the changing symbol. In the pattern A, the sound notice effect that suggests the expectation of the reserved memory as the look-ahead effect is not performed, but the effect sound dedicated to each of the character notice A display and the D display is output from the speaker 66.

  In the pattern B, by displaying any one of the race notice A display to the D display on the effect symbol display device 6 in response to the operation of the effect button 67, the degree of expectation of the changing symbol is suggested. Further, when each of the race notices A to D is provided with a dedicated effect sound, and when the effect sound is output, the sound notices A to D suggesting the expectation of the reserved storage as the prefetch effect are output from the speaker 66. If the special effect sound corresponding to the display notice effect is not output, the sound notices A to D indicating the expectation of the reserved storage are output as the prefetch effect. The expectation level and the output ratio of each of the sound announcements A to D performed in the sound announcement effect of the pattern B are set only for the pattern B, and even if there is a hold storage when the effect button 67 is operated, the sound announcement effect is produced. May not be performed (a dedicated effect sound corresponding to the display notice effect may be output).

  In the pattern C, the karate notice A is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in response to the operation of the production button 67 to indicate the degree of expectation of the changing pattern, and the karate notice A to D is displayed. No special effect sound is output for the display, and any one of the sound notices E to H that are the pre-read effect is output from the speaker 66.

  In the pattern D, by displaying any of the missile notice A display to the D display on the production symbol display device 6 in response to the operation of the production button 67, the degree of expectation of the changing pattern is suggested, and the missile notice A display to D is displayed. No special effect sound is output to the display, and any one of the sound notices E to H that are the pre-read effect is output from the speaker 66.

  The effect button 67 series reach effect selection and the display notice effect selection corresponding to the selection are performed when the sub integrated control device 83 receives the change instruction command, the change instruction command reception processing of FIG. 16 (S1215 effect mode selection processing). (Selected according to the content (expectation) of the fluctuation instruction command and the value of the distribution random number). In addition, the types of the sound notice effects output in the patterns B to D are all stored if there is a hold memory when the effect button 67 is operated (when the effect button switch 67a signal is detected) (mainly the first hold memory). Refer to the pre-reading determination content of No. 2, and determine whether to output the pattern B according to the reference result. Then, the type of the sound notice to be output is selected from E to H and is output.

  The degree of expectation of sound notification is in the order of D> C> B> A for pattern B, H> G> F> E for patterns C and D, and sound notification D and H are confirmed jackpot sounds. The sound notices E to H are common to the patterns C and D (the same sound form is output), but a dedicated sound notice type (different sound form type) may be provided for each. By using the same type of sound notice, it is possible to shorten the time until the player recognizes the degree of expectation of each sound. Further, the reliability of the sound notice may be set individually for the patterns C and D.

  In the production buttons 67 series reach production patterns A and B, a special effect sound corresponding to the display notice effect is output, but the special effect sound that is normally output is not output to indicate a predetermined expectation. May be (silent notice).

  When the production button 67 is operated, one of the four types of display notice productions having different expectations is displayed for the production buttons 67 series reach production patterns A to D. Are in the order of 4> 3> 2> 1 in the table.

  Specifically, the reliability (probability of a big hit due to the change) when each display advance notice effect of the pattern A appears is 1. Character notice A display 10%, 2. Character notice B display 15%, 3. Character notice C display 18%, 4. Character notice D display becomes 20%. Similarly, the reliability when the respective display notice effects of pattern B appear is 1. Race notice A display 15%, 2. Race notice B display 20%, 3. Race notice C display 25%, 4. Race notice D display is 30%.

  Similarly, the reliability when the respective display notice effects of the pattern C appear is 1. Karate notice A display 20%, 2. Karate notice B display 23%, 3. Karate notice C display 25%, 4. Karate notice D display is 30%.

  Similarly, the reliability when each display notice effect of the pattern D appears is 1. Missile notice A display 30%, 2. Missile notice B display 35%, 3. Missile notice C display 50%, 4. Missile notice D display is 100%.

  In addition, the pachinko machine of the embodiment is also provided with a plurality of reach effects and notice effects that do not require the operation of the effect buttons 67, and expectation of an on-hold storage by changing the display mode of the on-hold symbols displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. It also has a general look-ahead performance that suggests the degree. In the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the reserved symbol is being executed, the sound notice effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 67 is also executed, but the reserved symbol When the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode is being executed, the sound notification may not be performed.

  Next, using the timing chart shown in FIG. 19, the display timing of the display notice production and the output time of the sound notice production according to the operation of the production button 67 during the reach production of the production button 67 system will be described. When the production button 67 system reach production is started, a display (operation instruction mode) prompting the user to operate the production button 67 is displayed on the production design display device 6 when the predetermined time A has elapsed (FIG. X). During the display of this operation instruction mode, that is, when the production button switch 67a detects the operation of the production button 67 during the operation valid period of the production button 67, the production design of the display notice production that suggests the degree of expectation of the changing design. The display on the display device 6 and the output from the speaker 66 of the notice sound indicating the expectation of the pending storage are started at the same time.

  Both the display notice effect and the sound notice effect that have started at the same time are finished at the same time after the implementation of the period B, but the period B changes depending on the type of the display notice effect to be performed. Even in the same missile notice (pattern D), the length of the period B is different between the A display and the D display, and similarly in the patterns A, B, and C, the length of the period B is different between the A display and the D display. In addition, the pattern A is only the display notice effect, and the sound notice effect is not executed.

  As described above, in the production button 67 system reach production patterns B, C, and D, the display notice production displayed on the production symbol display device 6 (the degree of expectation of success / failure determination of the special figure during the variable display is suggested). And the sound notice effect output from the speaker 66 (indicating the degree of expectation of pending storage) is configured to start and end at the same time, but the operation of the effect button 67 ends the variation of the special symbol. By the time, the respective productions (displays, sounds) may be configured to suggest the degree of expectation (the fluctuation, the pending storage) at different times (there may be overlapping times).

  The sound notice production output (example 1) and (example 2) shown in the lower part of the timing chart of FIG. 19 show examples of different output timings of the sound notice production. In Example 1, the period sound notice of B'having a different length from the display period B is output while the period overlapping the display period B of the display notice effect is provided. In the example 2, the sound announcement is output for the same period as the display period B in a period that does not overlap the display period B of the display announcement effect.

  Next, a display example of the effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22. The display example shown in 1 of FIG. 20 has a basic screen configuration when the pseudo symbol performs normal variable display. In this case, the pseudo symbol display area is arranged in the central part of the screen, the first reserved symbol display area is arranged in the lower left part of the screen, and the second reserved symbol display area is arranged in the lower right part.

  In the pseudo symbol display area, the left middle right pseudo symbol is displayed, and scroll variation is performed in the vertical direction in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (also displayed as the special symbol). In the first and second reserved symbol display areas, one reserved symbol is displayed for each reserved memory.

  The display examples shown in 2 of FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 are cases where the pattern A of the reach effect 67 system reach effect is performed. 2 (1) of FIG. 20 is when the reach is established, and in this case, when the reach is established with the left and right pseudo-symbols aligned from the start of fluctuation, the pseudo-symbol display area is reduced and moved to the upper right of the screen, and in the empty screen center. The player is prompted to operate the game button 67 by displaying a schematic diagram of the effect button 67, a character string "Press the button!", And a downward arrow.

  21 (2) in FIG. 21 is a display example of the character advance notice display that starts when the effect button 67 is operated in the pattern A. When the effect button 67 is operated from the state of 2 (1), the character announcement is displayed on the screen as the display announcement effect of the pattern A, but the prefetching effect announcement sound is not output. In this character notice, a plurality of characters with different facial expressions (Kuma no Tatsuyoshi) randomly move on the screen, and the kind of character that finally stopped in the center of the screen suggests the expectation of the big hit of the variation. There are four types of characters as shown in the figure, and the character stopped at the center of the screen is smile 1 (character notice D)> smile 2 (character notice C)> true face (character notice B)> astringent face (character notice). The reliability is set in the order of A).

  The display examples shown in FIGS. 21, 22, and 23 are cases where the pattern D of the production button 67 series reach production is performed. 21 (3) of FIG. 21 is when the reach is established, and in this case, when the fluctuation is started and the reach is established with the left and right pseudo-symbols aligned, the pseudo-symbol display area is reduced and moved to the upper right of the screen, and an empty screen is displayed. In the center, the performance of two fighters performing a dogfight is displayed. In this way, the effect button 67 system reach effect may be configured differently from the effect performed when each reach is established, depending on each pattern. FIG. 22 (2) shows a case where a predetermined time has elapsed after the reach of (1) was established and the display for prompting the operation of the effect button 67 was started. Specifically, the character string "Press the button!" Is displayed on the screen for a predetermined time or until the effect button 67 is operated.

  (2) -A in FIG. 22 shows the case where the missile notice A is carried out in response to the operation of the production button 67, (2) -A shows the case where the missile notice B is carried out, and (2) -C in FIG. 23. Is a display example when the missile notice C is implemented, and (2) -D is a display example when the missile notice D is implemented. In any of the notices from A to D, at the same time as the missile is fired from the rear fighter in the effect pattern display device 6, any of the sound notices A, B, C, and D that are the pre-reading effect is output from the speaker 66. It

  In the missile notice, if you hit the fighter in the front, it will be a big hit, and if you do not hit it, you will be lost. And the like. In the display example, one missile is fired in response to the operation of the effect button 67 in the missile notice A, two missiles are fired in the missile notice B, and A and B (white) in the missile notice C. Two missiles (green) of different colors are launched, and in missile notice D, two missiles wrapped in flame are launched. Therefore, the reliability of the missile notice is set in the order of 1 white missile <2 white missiles <green missile <missile surrounded by flame (a big hit is confirmed if it appears).

  During the same period as the display period of the missile notice, the speaker 66 outputs a notice sound as a pre-reading effect of the hold memory, and the kind of the output sound suggests the expectation of the hold memory. In the case of the illustrated example, the contents of the three reserved memories (the contents of the prefetch determination command) are referred to, and the warning sound to be output is selected based on the reference result. The number of the warning sound to be output (for example, the warning sound is intermittently output, and the number of times the sound is interrupted during the output period changes. The jackpot may be confirmed when the number of interruptions exceeds a predetermined number) It may be configured so as to suggest whether or not the expectation of the pending storage stored in. Further, at the time when the notice sound is output, an effect may be provided that suggests that the big hit is confirmed by the type of the sound.

  The above is the description of the embodiment. In the production button 67 series reach production patterns B to D of the embodiment, the sound notice production is carried out if the hold memory is present at the time when the production button 67 is operated. However, the sound notice production is newly held during the execution of the sound notice production. When the memory occurs, the warning sound being output is changed to a mode that includes the expected degree of the newly generated reserved memory (if the reserved memory is not output because there is no reserved memory, the expected degree of the generated reserved memory is changed. It may be configured to output a warning sound to suggest). With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from interrupting the launch of the game ball during the notice effect period corresponding to the operation of the effect button 67. In order to exert this effect, it is preferable to set the period (B) of the display notice effect and the sound notice effect shown in the timing chart of FIG. 19 longer, and the period is extended until the symbol is fixed. You may.

  Further, the sound notice production may be performed only when there is a big hit in the pending notice, and if the sound notice is output by operating the production button 67, the big hit is confirmed, and therefore the player's production button 67. It is possible to increase the intention of operating.

  Further, the notice sound effect may be configured to be executed only when the changing symbol becomes a big hit, and the content of the reserved memory referred to in this case is whether or not the game state shifts after the big hit game ends due to the change. A configuration that suggests the degree of expectation based on a table (low probability or high probability) is suitable.

  Further, in the embodiment, the expectation of the changing pattern is indicated by the sound notice in the display effect, but the expectation of the changing pattern is indicated by the sound notice, and the expectation of the reserved memory is indicated. A configuration suggested by the display effect is also conceivable.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the operation is not performed during the effective period of the effect button 67 system reach effect operation of the reach effect 67, neither the display notice effect nor the sound notice effect is performed, but the notice effect is performed after the effective period ends. The configuration may be changed. Further, the warning sound may be output after the expiration of the effective period. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that the notice effect is produced when the effective period ends, but the notice sound is not produced, or vice versa.

  Further, in the embodiment, the display notice effect and the sound notice effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 67 are configured to be executed when the reach is established, but in the period before the reach is established from the start of the fluctuation. A timing for urging the operation of the effect button 67 may be provided, or the reach effect may be developed in accordance with the display notice effect that is performed according to the operation. Thereby, while exhibiting the same effect, it is possible to enjoy the subsequent development of the display effect according to the degree of expectation suggested by the performed display notice effect.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, there are two types of advance notice effects: a display advance notice effect indicating a big hit expectation degree of a changing symbol and a look-ahead advance notice effect indicating a big hit expectation degree of a held memory. In addition to the above, by providing the two notice productions when the production button is operated, the player can feel a more complex feeling of expectation compared to the conventional machine, and the player can operate it. The present invention can be applied to a ball game machine provided with an operating means, a notice that indicates the degree of expectation of a changing symbol, and a look-ahead notice that indicates the degree of expectation of reserved memory.

1 Game board 6 Production symbol display device 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 67 Production button 80 Main control device 83 Sub integrated control device 82 Production design control device

Claims (1)

Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data due to entry into the starting opening,
Holding storage means capable of storing the extracted numerical data,
Win / fail judgment means for judging win / fail based on the numerical data stored in the holding storage means,
A special symbol indicating the result of the determination, a special symbol display device for confirming and displaying the variable display,
The big hit game control means for controlling the big hit game which is started by the special symbol display device displaying the special symbol indicating that the special symbol is displayed,
Numerical data confirmation means for confirming the numerical data prior to the determination of the win or loss by the win / loss determination means,
Effect display means for displaying a pseudo effect of the special symbol,
An operation means that can be operated by the player,
In a ball game machine equipped with a speaker that outputs sound related to the production,
When a predetermined operation using the operation means is performed during the predetermined pseudo-effect according to the change of the special symbol, a notice effect is displayed on the effect display device due to the operation, and a notice sound is output from the speaker. May be output,
From among the plurality of notice effects, notice effect selecting means for selecting the notice effect displayed on the effect display device,
A notice sound selecting means for selecting the notice sound output from the speaker from the plurality of notice sounds,
Equipped with
The advance notice effect selecting means selects at least the advance notice effect based on the determination result of the win / fail of the special symbol that is being variably displayed,
The notice sound selection means, at least, selects the notice sound based on the confirmation result of the numerical data confirmation means for the numerical data for which the determination of the success or failure has not yet been made by the determination means.
When the notice effect is displayed on the effect display device by performing the predetermined operation, the effect sound dedicated to the notice effect is output, and the notice sound selection is performed without outputting the effect effect dedicated to the notice effect. In some cases, the notice sound selected by the means is output,
The output of the notice sound is not performed before the display of the notice effect is started, and is stopped before the display of the notice effect is finished .

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