JP6912090B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game using a gaming medium borrowed by a player.

Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a game machine, shoots a game ball, which is a game medium borrowed by a player, toward a game area of a game board, and the launched game ball wins a prize in a prize opening. .. In addition, the pachinko machine makes a hit / fail judgment as to whether or not it becomes a "big hit" when the game ball enters the starting port, and if the judgment result is a "big hit", the prize ball is won. The mainstream is to shift to an advantageous jackpot game. In addition, the pachinko machine changes the special symbol according to the hit / fail judgment, and notifies the result of the hit / fail judgment by displaying the confirmation, and while the special symbol changes, an effect of raising the expectation of a big hit is performed.

By the way, in a pachinko machine, a player plays a game aiming at a big hit game, but because he concentrates on the game, he may miss the timing to end the game and play the game for a long time. Further, if the game is played for a long time, there arises a problem that the amount of money for borrowing the game medium becomes large.
Therefore, in the prior art, for example, in Patent Document 1, the amount of money used by the player for the game is monitored, and when the amount of money used reaches a predetermined value, a warning cannot be given or the game medium cannot be borrowed any more. It is proposed to prevent waste by making it.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-176137

However, many players know the amount of money spent, and it is difficult to stop the game by warning the amount of money to the player who is concentrating on the game. On the other hand, if the lending of the game medium is forcibly stopped and the game cannot be played, there is a risk that the player may be disliked. In this way, it was difficult to indicate when the game was stopped based on the amount of money spent.
In addition, not only the amount of money used, but also by winning a large number of prize balls, there is a possibility that the game will be played for a long time without stopping the game.
Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that creates a situation in which a player can easily stop a game in order to prevent a game for a long time.

The invention according to claim 1 executes a game control means for controlling a game using a game medium borrowed by the player, and a hit / fail judgment as to whether or not the game is a big hit when a predetermined judgment condition is satisfied during the game. The winning / failing determination means to be performed, and when the result of the winning / failing determination is a jackpot, the jackpot gaming state transitioning means for shifting the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state which is advantageous for obtaining the winning consideration, and the effect display according to the progress of the game. In a gaming machine provided with an effect display executing means for executing the above and a time measuring means for timing the time , the effect display executing means can be achieved by a plurality of types of game tasks that can be achieved by the player continuing the game. The game task setting means for setting the game task is provided, and when all of the plurality of types of game tasks set by the game task setting means are achieved, the completion of the game task is notified and a turning point of the game is suggested. The special effect display is not feasible, and the game task setting means updates the game task every day according to the time of the timekeeping means .

The game task setting means relates to, for example, a game history as a game task, and it is desirable to set a task to be achieved as the player continues the game. For example, the number of prizes to the general winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100), the reach effect associated with the winning / failing judgment reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), and the number of fired game balls is a predetermined number (for example, 1000). It is possible to reach. Further, it is desirable that the game task is set so that a plurality of types of tasks are combined and set so that all the tasks can be achieved within a predetermined time (for example, about 90 minutes). Then, it is desirable that the effect display execution means execute the special effect display when all the set plurality of types of game tasks are achieved.

As a special effect display, it is desirable that the effect display execution means indicate a turning point of the game by achieving all of a plurality of types of game tasks. Then, as the special effect display, it is desirable that the effect display is associated with the end of the game and the performance other than the game. For example, a video such as a karaoke scene, a homecoming scene, a meal scene, a family group, etc. is displayed to remind the end of the game.
In addition, in a gaming machine that displays an effect in which a story is developed according to the progress of the game, in a special effect display when all of a plurality of types of game tasks are achieved, an effect display in which the story being developed ends is displayed. It may be done to remind you of the end of the game.

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a sense of accomplishment of a game by showing a turning point of the game by achieving all of a plurality of types of game tasks. In addition, by associating the end of the game with the special effect display, the player can feel the time when the game is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction with the game and encourage the player to end the game.

Further, since the game task setting means sets the game task on a daily basis, it is necessary to complete the game task within one day and set the task, and it is necessary to set a simple game task. Therefore, the possibility that the player can accomplish the game task is improved, and it is possible to reliably execute the special effect display and indicate when the game is stopped.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a front view of the game board of the game machine. It is a rear view of the game machine. It is an electric block diagram of the game machine. It is a figure which shows the game specification of the said game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main routine executed by the main control device of the gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the start winning a prize confirmation process executed by the said main control device. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure hit / fail determination process executed by the main control device. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure hit / fail determination processing. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure hit / fail determination processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure hit / fail determination processing. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special game processing executed by the said main control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game processing. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special effect display execution processing executed by the sub-control device of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the 1st display mode which concerns on the special effect display executed by the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the 2nd display mode which is related to the said special effect display. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special jackpot effect display execution process A executed by the sub-control device of the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the 1st display mode which concerns on the special jackpot effect display executed by the game machine. It is a figure which shows the 2nd display mode which is related to the said special jackpot effect display. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special jackpot effect display execution process B executed by the sub-control device. It is a figure which shows the game specification of the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a 5th flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure hit / fail determination process executed by the main control device of the gaming machine. It is a 5th flowchart which shows the control content of the special game processing executed by the said main control device. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special jackpot effect display execution process C executed by the sub-control device of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the 3rd display mode which concerns on the special jackpot effect display executed by the game machine. It is a figure which shows the 4th display mode which is related to the said special jackpot effect display.

[First Embodiment]
The pachinko machine 1 (game machine) of the first embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 into which the plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed via hinges 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by the cylinder lock 18, a key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18, and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. , The front frame 11 is opened by operating counterclockwise.
A game board 2 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the flat glass 110 of the front frame 11.

Speakers 112 are arranged at the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, respectively, and the game sound is output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the game state, and LEDs that notify the abnormality of the game.

The upper plate 12 and the lower plate 13 are integrally formed in the lower half of the front frame 11. A launch handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the launch device is activated by operating the launch handle 14 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 is launched toward the game board 2. Will be done. A prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 12.
The lower plate 13 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 12, and the game balls collected in the lower plate 13 can be transferred to a separate box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball pulling lever.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a lending button 171 and a settlement button 172 and a settlement display device 173 on the right side of the upper plate 12. Further, at the central position of the upper plate 12, an effect button 15 which is an operation means that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 which is an operation means are installed so as to surround the outer circumference thereof.

The game board 2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by the outer rail 201 and the inner rail 202. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 20.
A center case 200 is attached to the central portion of the game area 20. The center case 200 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 (not shown as a whole) in the center. Further, the center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like as well as well-known ones.

At the left lateral position of the center case 200 of the game area 20, there is provided a normal figure operating gate 22 through which a game ball can pass and a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a normal figure) is executed at the time of passing. ..
A game ball can always enter the position directly below the center of the center case 200, and the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first special symbol) is determined to be correct or rejected due to the entry of the ball. The start port 23 is provided. Furthermore, the position directly below it consists of a tulip-type ordinary electric accessory (hereinafter, simply referred to as a general electric accessory), and the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as the second special symbol) is executed due to the entry of the ball. The second special figure start port 24 is installed. It should be noted that the second special figure starting port 24 can be entered (winning) only when the general electric accessory is opened. The general electric accessory is configured to be opened in a predetermined opening mode for a predetermined time when it is won in the lottery of the general drawing.

At a position directly below the second special figure start opening 24, a big winning opening 25 is provided so as to be openable and closable by an opening / closing plate of a special electric accessory, and is open to a big hit game.

A plurality (4) general winning openings 27 are arranged diagonally downward on the left side of the center case 200 and on the left side of the first special drawing starting opening 23 to the large winning opening 25. Further, an out opening 203 is provided at the bottom of the board surface directly below the large winning opening 25.

At the lower right end of the game board 2, outside the outer rail 201, the first special figure display device 28A, the second special figure display device 28B, the first special figure hold number display device 281, and the second special figure hold number display are displayed. A device 282, a normal figure display device 29, and a normal figure hold number display device 291 are provided.

FIG. 3 shows the back surface of the pachinko machine 1, and an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2 is housed on the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1. Similar to the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the upper and lower positions of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) are hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. .. With this configuration, if a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) pass from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 through the payout ball flow passage by the payout unit 33, and the upper plate. It will be paid out to 12. In addition, the payout unit 33 that pays out the prize balls also pays out the loan balls that are paid out by operating the lending button 171.

On the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided.
The main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 41, the launch control device 44, and the power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the launch control device 44 is not drawn in FIG. 3, it is provided below the power supply board 45.

An external connection terminal board 38 is arranged on the right side of the ball tank 31, and a signal indicating a game state or a game result is sent to a hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal board 38. Conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting a signal to the hall computer is for the board (terminal for outputting the signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and the frame side (outer frame 10, front). Two types (terminals for outputting signals output from the frame 11 and the inner frame 30 to the hall computer) are used, but in the present embodiment, the game state and the game are played via one external connection terminal board 38. A signal indicating the result is transmitted to the hall computer.

FIG. 4 shows the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1, centering on the main control device 40 that controls the progress of the game, etc., as sub-control devices, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43. It is a configuration including. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 all include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and all of these control devices are operated by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. Further, the main control device 40 is also provided with a random number counter or the like for extracting various random numbers.
The launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The main control device 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the amusement store via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38. Further, the main control device 40 has a glass frame opening SW (switch) that detects whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531. 501, the detection signal of the inner frame opening SW502 is input. Further, the main control device 40 has a first special figure start port SW503 for detecting entry into the first special figure start port 23 and a second special figure start port for detecting entry into the second special figure start port 24. The detection signal of the normal drawing operation SW505 that detects the entry of the ball into the SW504 and the normal drawing operation gate 22 is input. Furthermore, detection signals such as the general winning opening SW506 for detecting the entry into the plurality of general winning openings 27 and the count SW507 for detecting the entry into the large winning opening 25 are input to the main control device 40.

Further, the main control device 40 operates according to the installed program and generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like. Then, the main control device 40 outputs a command toward the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 via the payout control device 41 and the effect relay terminal board 532. Further, the main control device 40 displays the first special figure display device 28A, the second special figure display device 28B, the first special figure hold number display device 281, and the second special figure hold number display via the symbol display device relay terminal board 533. Display control of the device 282, the normal figure display device 29, the normal figure hold number display device 291 and the like is performed.

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to the grand prize opening solenoid 508 and the universal electric accessory solenoid 509 via the game board relay terminal plate 531. Then, the main control device 40 controls the large winning opening solenoid 508 to operate the opening / closing plate of the special electric accessory to open the large winning opening 25. Further, the main control device 40 controls the solenoid accessory solenoid 509 to operate the utility accessory to open and close the second special figure start port 24.
The output signal from the main control device 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as a symbol variation or a big hit of a special figure is sent to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal board 38.
The main control device 40 corresponds to the "game control means" described in the claims.

Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41.
The payout control device 41 is input with a detection signal of the ball out SW520 for detecting that the ball tank is empty via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the payout relay terminal board 534. Further, detection signals such as a payout SW522 for detecting that the game ball has been paid out and a full SW523 for detecting that the game ball storage dish has become full are input to the payout control device 41. Further, the payout motor 521 is operated according to the command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the game ball. Further, the payout control device 41 is electrically connected to the CR unit CR via the CR unit terminal board 535, and operates the payout motor 521 in response to the loan request signal from the CR unit CR to pay out the rental ball. .. In this case, when the ball lending SW171 is operated, the lending request operation signal is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 173, and the lending request signal is transmitted from the CR unit CR to the payout control device 41. On the other hand, when the settlement SW172 is operated, the operation signal of the settlement request is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 173, and the CR unit CR controls the management of the balance of the prepaid card and the display of the balance accordingly. I do.

The launch control device 44 is input with a detection signal such as a launch stop SW524 for stopping the launch and a touch SW525 for detecting that the player is in contact (operation) with the launch handle 14. The launch control device responds to a command (reflecting the signal of the touch SW525 and the game status) sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41, a rotation signal of the launch handle 14, and a signal of the launch stop SW524. The launch motor 526 is controlled to launch and stop the game ball.

The sub-integrated control device 42 includes a volume control switch. The operation signal of the effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 is input to the sub-integrated control device 42.
The sub-integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls the lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps 113. Further, a command for displaying a character or the like or displaying a pseudo-effect symbol of a special symbol is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 43. The sub-integrated control device 42 corresponds to the "effect display executing means" described in the claims.

The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 in response to a command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42.

In the pachinko machine 1 configured in this way, when the game ball enters the solenoid operating gate 22, the solenoid display device 29 starts the variable display of the solenoid, and the pachinko machine 1 is stopped after a predetermined time according to the mode of the solenoid. If the ball is won, the solenoid 509 of the pachinko machine is driven, and the ball can enter the starting port 24 of the second special figure. In the pachinko machine 1, the opening time of the general electric accessory is 0.1 seconds (once) in the normal state, and 2.2 seconds (once) in the time saving state (opening extension state) which is advantageous for the player described later. ). In addition, the second special figure start port 24 has a configuration in which a game ball cannot enter unless a general electric accessory is driven.

When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) related to the hit / fail determination of the first special figure are extracted and stored in a predetermined number as the reserved storage of the first special figure. Then, a hit / fail determination is performed based on the random numbers in the hold storage, and the first special figure starts to fluctuate in the first special figure display device 28A, and stops after a predetermined time. Further, when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) related to the hit / fail determination of the second special figure are extracted and stored in a predetermined number as the hold memory of the second special figure. .. Then, a hit / fail determination is performed based on the random numbers in the hold storage, and accordingly, the second special figure starts the variable display on the second special figure display device 28B, and stops after a predetermined time.

In the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the second special figure, the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure is prioritized regardless of the order of entry into the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24. implement. Specifically, when there is a hold memory of the first special figure, after the fluctuation of the second special figure is stopped and there is no hold memory of the second special figure, the hold memory of the first special figure is reached. Make a pass / fail judgment.

Since the variable display and the final display of the first special figure and the second special figure are only displayed small in the corners of the game area 20, the first special figure display device 21 provided in the center of the game area 20 is used for the first. Pseudo-effect display using a pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the special figure or the second special figure is performed. Then, the result of the winning / failing determination is notified to the player by the pseudo effect display. The pseudo-effect display is executed under the control of the sub-integrated control device 42. For example, in the pseudo-effect display, three pseudo-effect symbols are changed, and when the three symbols stop at the same symbol, a big hit is obtained. As a pseudo effect display, a reach effect is implemented in which two symbols stop at the same symbol, and the player's expectation is raised depending on whether or not the remaining fluctuating symbols stop at the same symbol.

If the pachinko machine 1 is a big hit (winning) according to the confirmed display mode of the first special figure and the second special figure, it can be expected that the acquisition of prize balls will increase, and the big hit game (special game) that is advantageous to the player will be performed. Will be executed. In the big hit game, the big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and the game ball can enter the big winning opening 25. In the jackpot game, for example, a round game in which the jackpot 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode is performed for 15 rounds.

The pachinko machine 1 is configured as a probability variable machine. Specifically, the game by the pachinko machine 1 is roughly classified into a game state in which the big winning opening 25 is closed and a big hit game state in which the big winning opening 25 is opened. Further, the gaming states in which the big winning opening 25 is closed are roughly classified into a normal probability state (normal gaming state) and an advantage for the player as compared with the normal gaming state (the probability of becoming a big hit is high and the big hit is easy). There is a high-probability gaming state (hereinafter, also referred to as a probabilistic gaming state).

The first special figure and the second special figure include a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol. The probabilistic game state is set so that it can be shifted after the jackpot game with the probability variation symbol ends, and if a jackpot is made with the probability variation symbol in either the normal game state or the probability variation game state, the probability variation game state after the jackpot game ends. Move to. Similarly, the normal game state is set so that it can be shifted after the jackpot game with the non-probability variable symbol ends, and if the jackpot is hit with the non-probability variable symbol in either the normal game state or the probabilistic game state, the jackpot game ends. After that, it shifts to the normal game state.

Further, when the pachinko machine 1 hits a jackpot with a probability fluctuation symbol, it shifts to a probabilistic game state after the jackpot game ends, the fluctuation time of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal figure is shortened, and the pachinko machine 1 is a general electric accessory. A time saving state (high probability time saving state) in which the opening extension function of is activated is given. In the time saving state, if the fluctuation time of the first special figure and the second special figure (the time from the start of the fluctuation to the display of the result) is shortened, the number of times the fluctuation display is performed within a certain time increases, which is a special feature. The number of hit / fail judgments in the figure is increased.

In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the first and second special figures is shortened, and the time of the normal map displayed on the normal map display device 29 is shortened. The confirmation display of the general map is performed many times within the time. Therefore, the number of times the normal drawing hits within a certain period of time increases, and thereby the number of times the second special drawing start port 24 is opened also increases. Further, since the opening time of the second special figure starting port 24 (common electric accessory) is set to be long (opening extension function), a large number of game balls can easily win a prize. By making it easier for a large number of game balls to win in this way, the number of times the variation of the second special figure is displayed is further increased, and the prize balls obtained by winning the second special figure start port 24 are held by the player. Is hard to decrease, and an advantageous game can be played.
When the pachinko machine 1 does not shift to the probabilistic game state after the jackpot game is completed, the pachinko machine 1 is given a time saving state (low probability time saving state) until the fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reach the specified number of times. ..

The pachinko machine 1 uses a random number (numerical data) extracted due to the ball entering the first special figure start port 23 or the ball extracted due to the ball entering the second special figure start port 24 as this random number. Prior to the hit / fail judgment made based on this, a look-ahead judgment is performed to confirm whether or not there is a possibility of a big hit.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 relates to a game history, and a plurality of types of game tasks to be achieved as the player continues the game are set. Then, when all of the plurality of types of game tasks are achieved, the pachinko machine 1 executes a special effect display that notifies the completion of the game task and suggests a turning point of the game in the effect symbol display device 21. It is configured to remind the player to end the game by showing a turning point.

FIG. 5 shows the game specifications of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1, the probability of winning a jackpot game is high, for example, the low probability game state (normal game state) is reduced to "1/300" regardless of the first special figure and the second special figure. The gaming state (probability changing gaming state) is set to "1/30".

Regardless of the first special figure and the second special figure, the probability variation inrush rate that shifts to the probability variation game state after the jackpot game ends is set to "65%". The probabilistic game state will continue until the next big hit occurs. Substantially, the probabilistic gaming state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the symbol variation accompanying the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 10,000 times at the maximum. The time saving state (high probability time saving state) given in association with the probability changing game state is continued and ended in synchronization with the probability changing game state.
After the jackpot game ends, the time saving state (low probability time saving state) given when there is no transition to the probabilistic game state continues until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 100 times. Therefore, the probability variation number of times that the time saving state is continued is set to "100 times".
Next, the prize ball will be described. The prize balls of the first special figure start port 23 are set to "3" for each entry ball. The prize balls of the second special figure start port 24 are set to "1" for each entry. The number of prize balls in other winning openings (for example, general winning opening 27) is set to "10" for each winning ball. The prize balls of the large prize opening 25 are set to "15" for each prize.
The specified number of winnings of the big winning opening 25 in the big hit game is set to "10".

The winning probability of the normal figure is set to "1/5" in the normal game state and "4/5" in the time saving state.
The opening time of the normal electric accessory is set to "0.1 seconds x 1 time" in the normal game state and "2.2 seconds x 1 time" in the time saving state.

Hereinafter, the details of the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described based on the program processing executed by the main control device 40, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the like.
FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of a “main routine” executed by the main control device 40. The "main routine" executed by the main control device 40 corresponds to the "game control means" described in the claims. However, the "main routine" is composed of the main processing (S100 to S110, S115) and the residual processing (S111), is started by the interrupt signal having a 2ms or 4ms cycle, and first determines whether or not it is a normal interrupt. (S100). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the CPU shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. This is for determining whether or not it is acceptable. When the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, it is conceivable that the CPU runs out of control when the power is turned on or due to noise or the like. However, since it can be considered that there is almost no runaway of the CPU due to recent improvements in technology, it is usually when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.
Here, if it is a negative determination (S100: no) that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, the initial setting (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory, setting a normal figure and a special figure as an initial symbol, etc.) in the processing of S115, etc. Write each initial value to the area, etc.). The numerical value for determining whether or not the interrupt is normal is written to the RAM as part of this initial setting.

When an affirmative determination of a normal interrupt is made in the process of S100 (S100: yes), the initial value random number update process of S101 is executed. This process is an increment process that adds "1" to the value of the initial value random number each time this process is executed, and adds "1" to the value of the initial value random number before executing this process. When the random number before execution is the "maximum value", it returns to the initial value "0" in the next processing, and the integers from "0" to the "maximum value" are repeatedly created in ascending order.

The subsequent big hit determination random number update process (S102) is an increment process in which "1" is added each time the process is executed in the same manner as the initial value random number update process, and when it is the "maximum value", it starts in the next process. The value of "0" is returned to, and the integers from "0" to "maximum value" are repeatedly created in ascending order. The first value of the big hit determination random number is a value set (created) in the initial value random number update process (S101). Assuming that this value is "150", the random numbers for determining the jackpot are updated as "150", "151", "152" ... "maximum value", "0", "1" ...

When the update of the big hit determination random number is completed, the value of the initial value random number at that time is set to the initial value of the big hit determination random number. For the random number for determining the jackpot, "1" is added from the initial value. Then, when the update of the big hit determination random number is completed again, the operation of setting the value of the initial value random number at that time to the initial value of the big hit determination random number is performed. That is, this series of operations will be repeated. In the above example, when the random number for determining the jackpot becomes "149", it makes a round, so the value after "149" is the value of the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is "87", it changes to "149", "87", "88" ... "maximum value", "0", "1" ... "86", and "86". Next to "" is a new value of the initial value random number.

The subsequent random number update process (S103) for determining the jackpot symbol is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 10 integers of "0" to "9", and when "1" is added for each process and exceeds the maximum value, It returns to the initial value of "0".
The subsequent random number update process for hit determination (S104) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from "0" to "99", and when "1" is added for each process and exceeds the maximum value, it starts. It returns to "0" which is the value of.

The reach determination random number update process (S105) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from "0" to "99". When "1" is added for each process and the maximum value is exceeded, the first value is exceeded. It returns to the value "0".
The random number update process (S106) for determining the fluctuation pattern is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers of "0" to "99", and when "1" is added for each process and exceeds the maximum value, it starts. It returns to "0" which is the value of.
The jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the fluctuation pattern determination random number are used for the hit / fail determination of the special figure.

In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S107), the winning (winning) confirmation of the first special drawing starting port 23 and the second special drawing starting port 24, the confirmation of the passage of the game ball of the normal drawing operating gate 22, and the general winning opening 27 Confirmation of winning a ball (winning), input processing of each switch connected to the main control device 40, and the like are executed.
When the game ball wins the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24, a plurality of random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a fluctuation pattern determination random number, and a reach determination random number are acquired. .. However, the maximum number of the reserved memory of the first special figure based on the entry of the first special figure start port 23 and the hold memory of the second special figure based on the entry of the second special figure start port 24 is four. Even if the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24 when the hold memory is full, only the prize ball corresponding to the entry is paid out and the game is held. It is a configuration that is not remembered.

In the next hit / fail determination process (S108), the hit / fail determination corresponding to each of the normal figure and the special figure, the symbol change associated with the hit / fail determination, the special game process, and the like are performed.
In each subsequent output process (S109), the main control device 40 becomes a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, a large winning opening solenoid 508, etc. according to the progress of the game. Output processing is executed for each. That is, when it is detected by the prize confirmation process (S107) that there is a game ball in each prize opening on the game board, a prize ball signal is sent to the payout control device 41 in order to pay out the game ball as the prize ball. Execute the process to send. In addition, a process of outputting sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 42 is executed. Further, when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine, a process of outputting an error signal to the effect symbol control device 43 is executed in order to notify that an error is occurring.

The subsequent fraud monitoring process (S110) is a process of monitoring whether or not fraud using radio waves, fraud using magnets, fraud against the general winning opening 27, or the like has been performed. This process determines whether or not the radio waves that illegally operate the sensor that detects the winning are not being used illegally, and if there is any illegal use, notifies that fact. In addition, it is determined whether the magnet that guides the game ball is being used illegally, and if there is any illegal use, a notification to that effect is given. Further, this process determines whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the general winning opening 27 within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) is larger than a predetermined number (for example, 10). , If there are many, it is determined to be fraudulent, and it is a process to notify that fact.

The above-mentioned residual processing following the main processing of the main routine is composed of the initial value random number update processing (S111), and is exactly the same processing as the above-mentioned S101. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time allows until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute the main processing from S100 to S110 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not the jackpot processing is executed, the difference in the display mode of the first special figure or the second special figure, and the like. .. As a result, the number of times the residual processing is executed also differs for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial value random number by executing the interrupt processing (S100) once is not uniform. As a result, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the jackpot determination random number is extremely reduced. The hit determination random number update process (S104) may also be configured to be executed within the residual process.

Next, some subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S107), the winning / failing determination process (S108), and each output process (S109), which are closely related to the present invention, will be described.
The "starting prize confirmation process" shown in FIG. 7 holds various random numbers such as a random number for determining a jackpot that is extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24. It is stored in the main control device 40 as a memory. Then, various commands caused by entering the ball into the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24 are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. In the present embodiment, the number of reserved memories that can be stored due to the entry into the first special figure start port 23 and the number of hold memories that can be stored due to the entry into the second special figure start port 24 are each. There are four.

The "starting prize confirmation process" first determines whether or not the first special figure starting port SW503 has detected the entry of a ball into the first special drawing starting port 23 (S200). If there is no entry (S200: no), the process proceeds to S205. If there is a ball entering the first special figure start port 23 (S200: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved memories of the first special figure stored in the main control device 40 in the process of S201 is full. (Check if the maximum number has been reached). If it is full (S201: yes), the process proceeds to S205.

If the hold memory of the first special figure is not full (S201: no), in the processing of S202, a random number for determining the jackpot of the first special figure, a random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number for reaching determination, a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc. Is extracted. Various extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control device 40. Further, the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are stored in the hold storage area of the main control device 40 as the hold storage. Even if the reserved storage number of the first special figure is 0, various random numbers such as the hit / miss random number extracted when the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 are the stored numbers less than the maximum value. Is remembered as if there were.

Subsequently, the look-ahead determination process of the first special figure is executed (S203). The pre-reading determination process confirms whether or not the jackpot determination random number or the jackpot symbol determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area is a specific numerical value before the hit / fail determination of whether or not the jackpot is achieved is performed. .. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether or not it is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot with a large number of rounds. Whether or not it is confirmed. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, a hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storages is added, and a hold number instruction command indicating the added value of the hold storage counter of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 (S204).
It is desirable that the look-ahead command be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit or reach. Of course, regardless of the determination content, the look-ahead command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time.

In the subsequent processing of S205, it is determined whether or not the second special figure start port SW504 has detected the entry of the ball into the second special figure start port 24. If there is no ball entry (S205: no), this process is terminated and the game returns to the main routine of the main control device 40. If there is a ball entering the second special figure start port 24 (S205: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved memories of the second special figure stored in the main control device 40 in the process of S206 is full. (Check if the maximum number has been reached). If it is full (S206: yes), it returns.

If the reserved memory of the second special figure is not full (S206: no), in the processing of S207, the random number for determining the jackpot of the second special figure, the random number for determining the jackpot symbol, the random number for reaching determination, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc. Is extracted. Various extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control device 40. Further, the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are stored in the hold storage area of the main control device 40 as the hold storage. Even if the reserved storage number of the second special figure is 0, various random numbers such as the hit / miss random number extracted when the game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24 are stored numbers less than the maximum value. Is remembered as if there were.

Subsequently, the look-ahead determination process of the second special figure is executed (S208). The pre-reading determination process confirms whether or not the jackpot determination random number or the jackpot symbol determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area is a specific numerical value before the hit / fail determination of whether or not the jackpot is achieved is performed. .. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether or not it is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot with a large number of rounds. Whether or not it is confirmed. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, a hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storages is added, and a hold number instruction command indicating the added value of the hold storage counter of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 (S209).
It is desirable that the look-ahead command be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit or reach.

In this "starting prize confirmation process", if the number of reserved storages is not full, the extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area set in advance, and then the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are stored in the reserved storage area. It is a configuration to be memorized in. Not limited to this, if the number of reserved storages is not full, the extracted random numbers may be stored in the predetermined storage area and the reserved storage area, respectively. Further, when a random number is extracted due to the ball entering the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24, the extracted random number is stored in a predetermined storage area. Then, it may be confirmed whether or not the number of reserved storages is full, and if it is not full, the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area may be stored in the reserved storage area. In this case, if the number of reserved storages is full, the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are deleted.
In this "starting prize confirmation process", the look-ahead determination process determines the random number stored in the predetermined storage area in advance, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the random number stored in the hold storage area may be determined in advance. good.

8 to 11 show a flowchart of “special figure hit / miss determination process”. In this process, the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure are executed separately, and when there is a hold memory of the second special figure, the hit / miss judgment of the second special figure is executed with priority. .. It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct is almost the same process, and in the following explanation, the two are distinguished if necessary, but otherwise the first special figure and the second special figure are distinguished. Instead, simply use it as a "special figure".

As shown in FIG. 8, the "special figure hit / miss determination process" first confirms that the special electric accessory is not operating and determines whether or not a big hit game is in progress (S300). If the special electric accessory is in operation (S300: no), the process shifts to the "special game process" (see FIG. 9). If the special electric accessory is not in operation and the big hit game is not in progress (S300: yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped changing (S301). If the fluctuation is stopped (S301: yes), it is determined whether or not the finalized symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is not displayed (S302).

If the definite symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is not displayed in the process of S302 (S302: yes), it is determined whether or not there is a reserved memory of the second special figure (S303). If there is a hold memory of the second special figure (S303: yes), the number of hold memories of the second special figure is subtracted and the hold storage shift process is performed (S304). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the second special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.

If there is no reserved memory of the second special figure in the process of S303 (S303: no), it is determined whether or not there is a reserved memory of the first special figure (S305). If there is a hold memory of the first special figure (S305: yes), the number of hold memories of the first special figure is subtracted and the hold storage shift process is performed (S306). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the first special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.
If there is no hold memory of the first special figure (S305: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".

Following the process of S304 or S306, in the process of S310 shown in FIG. 9, the probability change flag is confirmed to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the probability change gaming state of the special figure. If the probability change is in progress (S310: yes), the judgment is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table at the time of the probability change with the jackpot determination random number of the hold memory to be the target of the probability change (S311).
When the probability change is not in progress in the process of S310 (S310: no), the judgment is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table of the normal probability with the jackpot determination random number of the reserved memory to be the target of the hit / fail determination (S312).

Subsequently, in the process of S313, it is determined whether or not the pass / fail determination of the process of S311 or S312 is a big hit. It should be noted that this process corresponds to the "property determination means" described in the claims.
If it is a big hit (S313: yes), in the process of S314, the big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol of the hold memory which is the target of the hit / fail determination.
Subsequently, a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time of the jackpot symbol of the special figure is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the hold memory that is the target of the hit / fail determination (S315).

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed (S316). In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as the 10R probability variation jackpot game, the 8R probability variation jackpot game, or the 5R normal jackpot game, and the end of the jackpot game. The time for the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game executed by the effect symbol display device 21, the time for the jackpot end effect, and the like are set.

In the process of S313, if it is not a big hit but a loss (S313: no), in the process of S317, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the loss symbol of the special figure is determined. Next, the loss setting process is performed (S318).

After the process of S316 or the process of S318, a process of transmitting information on the hold storage after the hit / fail judgment (for example, information indicating a decrease in the hold memory after the hit / fail judgment is executed) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed (S319). ).
In the subsequent processing of S320, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B is performed, the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42, and the "special game" is performed. Move to "Processing". The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the special figure, and the like. Depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the fluctuation time may be sent. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

When the special figure is changing in the process of S301 of FIG. 8 (S301: no), as shown in FIG. 10, when the change time of the symbol elapses (S330: yes), in the finalized symbol display process of S331, Control is performed so that the variable display of the special figure of the first special figure display device 28A or the second special figure display device 28B is terminated and the special figure is fixedly displayed. After that, it shifts to "special game processing".

If the finalized symbol of the special symbol is being displayed in the process of S302 of FIG. 8 (S302: no), the process proceeds to the process of S340 of FIG. 11 to determine whether or not the finalized symbol display time has expired. If the confirmed symbol display time has not ended (S340: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".
On the other hand, if the finalized symbol display time has expired (S340: yes), the finalized symbol display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B is displayed by the process of ending the finalized symbol display in S341. It controls to end, and sends a command to the sub-integrated control device 42 to end the final display of the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the special figure.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the special figure is a combination that becomes a big hit (S342), and if it is a combination that becomes a big hit (S342: yes), the probability change flag indicating the probability change game state is "1". If there is (S343: yes), the probability variation flag is reset to "0" (S344). Subsequently, if the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is "1" (S345: yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" (S346). By these processes, the game state related to the probability change state and the time saving state in the big hit game (special game) is reset to the normal state.

Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (S347). In addition, the condition device operates when the hit / fail judgment of the special figure becomes a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the start condition of the big hit game is satisfied. It is a necessary device. Further, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S348), the big hit start effect processing is performed (S349), and the process shifts to the "special game processing". Further, by this process, a jackpot game start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

If the combination is not a big hit in the process of S342 (S342: no), it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "1" (S350), and if the time saving flag is "1" (S350: yes). , The time reduction counter that counts the duration of the time reduction is subtracted in the process of S351, and it is determined whether or not the time reduction counter after the subtraction is "0". If the time reduction counter is "0" (S351: yes), the time reduction flag is reset to "0" (S352).
In the subsequent state specification command transmission process of S353, a state specification command including information such as a probability change flag indicating a game state and a time reduction flag is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, it shifts to "special game processing".

The "special game processing" shown in FIG. 12 corresponds to the "big hit game state transition means" described in the claims. In the "special game processing", first, it is confirmed whether or not the accessory continuous operating device is operating (S400), and if it is operating (S400: yes), the large winning opening 25 is being opened by the processing of S401. Check if it is. If the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S400: no), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine of the main control device 40.
If the big winning opening 25 is not open in the process of S401 (S401: no), it is confirmed whether or not the big hit game interval is in the process of S402. If it is not during the interval (S402: no), it is confirmed by the process of S403 whether or not the special figure jackpot end effect is being produced. If the jackpot end production is not in progress (S403: no), it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot start production time has elapsed in the processing of S404, and if the passage of the jackpot start production time is confirmed (S404: yes), the big prize opening In the opening process, the large winning opening 25 of the first round is opened and returned (S405).

If the large winning opening is open in the process of S401 (S401: yes), as shown in FIG. 13, it is confirmed whether or not there are 10 winnings in the large winning opening 25 (specified number of winnings) (S410). Alternatively, it is confirmed whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 25 has expired (S411), and if any of them can be confirmed, the big winning opening 25 is closed (S412), the big hit interval processing is executed (S413), and the game returns. ..

If the jackpot interval is in progress in the process of S402 (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 14, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed (S420), and if it has elapsed (S420: yes). ), Is it the final round in the processing of S421 (for example, the 5th round for a 5-round jackpot game, the 8th round for an 8-round jackpot game, and the 10th round for a 10-round jackpot game)? It is confirmed whether or not, and if it is the final round (S421: yes), the process of the jackpot end effect of S422 is executed, and the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 in this process. , Finish the jackpot game and return.
On the other hand, if it is not the final round (S421: no), the opening process of the large winning opening 25 in S423 executes the opening of the large winning opening 25 in the next round and returns.

If the jackpot end effect is being produced in the process of S403 (S403: yes), as shown in FIG. 15, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S430), and the passage of the time is confirmed. (S430: yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device of S431 is executed, and then the process of stopping the operation of the condition device is executed (S432).

Subsequently, in the processing of S433, it is confirmed whether or not there is a setting for probabilistic change after the end of the big hit game according to the jackpot symbol, and if there is a probabilistic change setting (S433: yes), the probability change flag is set to "1" in the processing of S434. "Is set. As a result, the probabilistic game state is given after the big hit game is completed. This process corresponds to the "advantageous state setting means" described in the claims.
Next, in the process of S435, it is confirmed whether or not there is a time reduction setting according to the jackpot symbol, and if there is a time reduction setting (S435: yes), 10000 times is set as the number of time reductions. After that, "1" is set in the time saving flag (S437). As a result, a time saving state is given after the big hit game is completed. In the time saving state (low probability time saving state) given when there is no transition to the probabilistic game state, the number of time saving is set to 100 times. After that, the process of transmitting the jackpot end command of the special figure (S438) is executed, the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 by this process, and the jackpot game is completed and returned.

Next, the special effect display executed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The special effect display is an effect display that is set in advance and shows a turning point of the game by achieving all of a plurality of types of game tasks. In the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of types of game tasks are set prior to the execution of the special effect display. The game task is set in the sub-integrated control device 42 (corresponding to the "game task setting means" described in the claims). The game task is related to, for example, the history of the game, and is achieved according to the progress of the game. The task to be done is set. For example, the number of winnings to the general winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100), the reach effect associated with the winning / failing judgment reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), and the number of fired game balls is determined. The number (for example, 1000 shots) is reached, and the transition of the difference ball obtained by subtracting the number of out balls from the number of safe balls is set.

The game task is set according to the power-on of the pachinko machine 1 when the game store starts business. For example, three types of tasks are set for the game task. In this case, it is desirable to combine the game tasks so that all three types of tasks are achieved within a predetermined time (for example, about 90 minutes) from the start of the game. Further, when setting a game task, the sub-integrated control device 42 is also called a timekeeping device (RTC) that starts counting (timekeeping) the time and the number of days from a predetermined start condition such as the pachinko machine 1 being installed in a game store. It is desirable to have a timekeeping means described in the claims) and to set up game tasks on a daily basis. It is desirable that the game task is set so that a different task is set for each machine in the game store, but the game task is not limited to this, and may be unified for all the machines in the game store.
It should be noted that the set game task is displayed on the standby screen of the effect symbol display device 21 in which the pseudo effect according to the fluctuation of the special figure and the effect related to the big hit game are not performed, and is shown to the player. Further, as for the game task, the progress until the task is achieved is displayed on the standby screen of the effect symbol display device 21 according to the progress of the game.

The special effect display is executed by the effect symbol display device 21 according to the control of the sub-integrated control device 42. The sub-integrated control device 42 controls the special effect display by the “special effect display execution process” shown in FIG. In the "special effect display execution process", first, it is determined whether or not the first achievement flag indicating that the first game task has been achieved is "0" (S500). If it is a negative determination (S500: no), the process proceeds to S503.

If the determination is affirmative in the process of S500 (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the first game task has been achieved in the process of S501. If it is a negative determination (S501: no), the process proceeds to S503.
If it is affirmative (S501: yes), "1" is set in the first achievement flag in the process of S502.

Next, it is determined whether or not the second achievement flag indicating that the second game task has been achieved in the process of S503 is "0". If it is a negative determination (S503: no), the process proceeds to S506.
If the determination is affirmative (S503: yes), it is determined whether or not the second game task has been achieved in the process of S504. If it is a negative determination (S504: no), the process proceeds to S506.
If the determination is affirmative (S504: yes), the second achievement flag is set to "1" in the process of S505.

Next, it is determined whether or not the third achievement flag indicating that the third game task has been achieved in the process of S506 is "0". If it is a negative determination (S506: no), the process proceeds to S509.
If the determination is affirmative (S506: yes), it is determined whether or not the third game task has been achieved in the process of S507. If it is a negative determination (S507: no), it returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 and ends this process.
If the determination is affirmative (S507: yes), the third achievement flag is set to "1" in the process of S508.

Next, in the process of S509, it is determined whether or not all the first to third achievement flags are "1". If it is a negative determination (S509: no), it returns.
If the determination is affirmative (S509: yes), it is determined in the process of S510 whether or not the effect symbol display device 21 is in the standby screen state. If it is a negative determination (S510: no), it returns.
If it is affirmative (S510: yes), the special effect display execution process is performed in the process of S511. By this process, the sub-integrated control device 42 sends a command for executing the special effect display to the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect symbol display device 21 sends a special effect via the effect symbol control device 43 that receives the command. The display is executed.
It is desirable to reset the first to third achievement flags when the business of the game store is closed and the power is cut off, or when the reset operation of the game task described later is performed.

A display mode related to the special effect display will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 18.
FIG. 17A shows an example of a display suggesting a game task. The display suggesting the game task (mission) is displayed on the standby screen of the effect symbol display device 21. In the illustrated example, the game task image 701 showing the character "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi" 700 of the pachinko machine 1 and the three types of game tasks "Mission A", "Mission B", and "Mission C" on the display screen. Is displayed.

FIG. 17B shows an example of a display suggesting the progress toward the achievement of the game task according to the progress of the game. The display suggesting the progress of the game task is displayed on the standby screen of the effect symbol display device 21. In the illustrated example, the bear Tatsuyoshi 700 and the game task progress image 702 showing the progress of the three types of game tasks are displayed on the display screen. The game task progress image 702 is configured to show the progress of each game task using a horizontal bar graph so that the player can check it at a glance.
It is desirable that the game task image 701 and the game task progress image 702 are alternately displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) on the standby screen.

Further, in order to show the progress of the game task, it may be displayed not only on the standby screen but also on the screen of the pseudo effect display accompanying the fluctuation of the special figure or the screen of the jackpot game effect display during the jackpot game. Although the figure is omitted, in these cases, each mission is shown in one corner of the screen such as a pseudo-effect display, and the achievement is marked. In addition, when one game task is achieved, a display suggesting this is displayed. Furthermore, when all the game tasks are completed, it is desirable to display the mission completion in a large size.

FIG. 17C shows an example of a display suggesting that one game task has been achieved according to the progress of the game. It is desirable to immediately suggest that the game task has been achieved, and the task has been achieved regardless of the standby screen, the pseudo-effect display screen, or the jackpot game effect display screen. The illustrated example is an example of a display showing the achievement of the task on the screen of the simulated effect display. On the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, a pseudo effect symbol 710 composed of a three-digit number symbol is variably displayed in the center. In addition, the bear Tatsuyoshi 700, which is the character of the pachinko machine 1, is displayed. Then, a task achievement image 703 displaying the achievement of "Mission C" using a horizontal bar graph is displayed in the upper center of the display screen. In the figure, reference numeral 711 is a hold display indicating the hold storage of the special figure.

FIG. 18A shows an example of a display suggesting that all the game tasks have been completed according to the progress of the game. It is desirable to immediately suggest that the game task has been completed, and the task is achieved regardless of the standby screen, the pseudo effect display screen, or the jackpot game effect display screen. The figure example is an example of a display indicating the completion of the task on the screen of the simulated effect display. On the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, the pseudo effect symbol 710 is variably displayed in the center. Then, in this display example, the smiling bear Tatsuyoshi 700 is displayed, and the task completion image 705 consisting of the display of "mission complete achievement" is displayed in the upper center of the display screen. The hold display 711 shows a look-ahead effect indicating that the second hold memory has a high possibility of reaching or a big hit, depending on the look-ahead determination.

FIG. 18B shows an example of a special effect display executed on the standby screen after all the game tasks are completed. The special effect display is performed on the standby screen after the task completion image 705 (FIG. 18A) is displayed and all the symbol changes according to the hold storage are completed. In the special effect display of the example, the special effect image 720 in which the character sings karaoke is displayed using the entire display screen of the effect symbol display device 21.
By displaying the special effect image 720 after displaying the task completion image 705 in this way, the player can realize the turning point of the game such that the game time has reached a predetermined time, and the player can feel the turning point of the game by the special effect image 720. It can be reminiscent of ending a game such as going to karaoke, and can indicate when the game is stopped.
The special production image 720 is not limited to the karaoke scene, and as a production reminiscent of the end of the game, for example, an image such as a homecoming scene such as whether to go home, a meal scene, or a family group may be displayed.

It is desirable that the special effect image 720 is displayed on the standby screen after the task completion image 705 is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special effect image 720 is displayed on the screen of the pseudo effect display or the screen of the jackpot game effect display. You may. However, when the special effect image 720 is displayed on the screen of the pseudo effect display or the screen of the jackpot game effect display, the player ends the game until the symbol variation of the pseudo effect display ends or the jackpot game state ends. Since it is not associated with, the effect of indicating when the game is stopped may be halved.

The pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the player can reset the progress status of each set game task on the way. This is because when the player is changed, the latter resets the progress of each game task by the former.
FIG. 18C shows an example of a task reset display for resetting the progress of each game task. The task reset display is displayed on the standby screen of the effect symbol display device 21. In the illustrated example, the progress status of all the game tasks is displayed by pressing and holding the bear Tatsuyoshi 700, the game task progress image 702 showing the progress of the three types of game tasks, and the effect button 15 on the display screen. It is a display in combination with the reset operation image 706 indicating that the reset can be performed. It is desirable that the task reset display is alternately displayed on the standby screen for each predetermined time with the game task image 701 (FIG. 17A). Further, the game task image 701, the game task progress image 702 (FIG. 17B), and the task reset display may be sequentially displayed on the standby screen for each predetermined time. In either case, it is desirable to enable the reset operation only during the task reset display.

In addition, if a pachinko machine or the like is used that shows the player's information when the game ball is rented and the player can be grasped by the game card or the like, the progress of the game task can be checked by the player's change. The configuration may be such that it can be reset on the way. For example, if the pachinko machine does not change players, the game task image 701 and the game task progress image 702 are alternately displayed on the standby screen, and when the player change is grasped, the game task image is displayed. The 701 and the task reset display may be displayed alternately, or the game task image 701, the game task progress image 702, and the task reset display may be displayed in sequence.
Further, the pachinko machine may automatically reset the progress status of the game task when it grasps that the player has been replaced according to the information such as the game card.
Furthermore, when the waiting state (standby screen) waiting for the start of the game is continued for a predetermined time, the pachinko machine considers that the player has finished the game and automatically resets the progress status of the game task. You may.

The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment satisfies a game control means [FIG. 4: 40] that controls a game using a game medium (game ball) borrowed by the player, and a predetermined determination condition is satisfied during the game. When the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the game state is shifted to the big hit game state which is advantageous for obtaining the prize consideration. In a gaming machine provided with a jackpot game state transition means [FIG. 12: special game processing] and an effect display executing means [FIG. 4: 42] that executes an effect display according to the progress of the game, the effect display executing means [ 42] is provided with a game task setting means for setting a game task that can be achieved according to the player continuing the game, and the game is played according to the achievement of the game task set by the game task setting means. It is possible to execute a special effect display that notifies the completion of the task and suggests a turning point of the game.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a timekeeping device for measuring time, and the game task setting means is configured to update the game task every day according to the time of the timekeeping means.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the game task setting means has a configuration in which the power of the game machine is cut off and the power is turned on again later to update the game task.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a predetermined time is required to achieve all the set game tasks. Then, the completion of all the game tasks is regarded as a turning point of the game. By notifying this when the game task is completed and indicating the turning point of the game, it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment that the game task has been completed while entertaining the game. In addition, by showing the turning point of the game and displaying a special effect with an image of a landscape different from the game, the player can be associated with the end of the game, and the player can feel the time when the game is stopped. .. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction with the game and encourage the player to end the game.
Further, according to the pachinko machine 1, since the game task is set on a daily basis, the game task is to be achieved within one day and the task is set, and it is necessary to set a simple game task. Therefore, the possibility that the player can accomplish the game task is improved, and it is possible to reliably execute the special effect display and indicate when the game is stopped.

In addition, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment performs an effect display that develops a story according to the progress of the game, and in the special effect display when all the set plurality of types of game tasks are achieved, the story being developed is displayed. The end of the game may be displayed so that the end of the story is regarded as a turning point of the game and the end of the game is associated with it.
For example, as the game progresses, the leading character "Momotaro" develops a story of exterminating demons. Then, each time one game task is completed, the supporting characters "dog", "monkey", and "pheasant" are accompanied by "Momotaro". Then, after all the game tasks are completed and, for example, a specific jackpot game is completed, "Momotaro" and others exterminate the demons and end the story as a special production display. By performing such a special effect display, it is possible to give the player a great sense of accomplishment and make the player feel like ending the game at an extremely sharp timing.
Not limited to this, for example, each time one game task is achieved, the leading character acquires items, and the special effect display can be executed on condition that all or a predetermined number of items are acquired. .. Then, for example, after a specific jackpot game is completed, a special effect display may be performed such that the acquired item is used.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described.
In the above-described first embodiment, a plurality of types of game tasks are set, and the completion of these tasks is regarded as a turning point of the game, and a special effect display is executed. On the other hand, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment shifts to the probability-changing gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and after the probability-changing gaming state, shifts to the jackpot gaming state again, so that the number of consecutive villas of the jackpot game is a predetermined number of times. Reaching is regarded as a turning point in the game. When the number of consecutive villas of the jackpot game reaches a predetermined number of times, the time and time are determined with reference to the timekeeping device, and if it is the predetermined time and time, a special production content is selected according to these. Then, in the final jackpot game in which the consecutive villas of the jackpot game end, a special jackpot effect display suggesting a turning point of the game is executed to remind the player of the end of the game.
The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the pachinko machine of the present embodiment will be described below focusing on the differences.

In this pachinko machine, the sub-integrated control device 42 executes the “special jackpot game effect display execution process A” shown in FIG. 19, and this process executes the special jackpot game effect display on the effect symbol display 21.
The "special jackpot game effect display execution process A" first determines whether or not the consecutive villa achievement flag indicating that the number of consecutive villas of the jackpot game has reached a predetermined number is "0" (S600). If it is a negative determination (S600: no), the process proceeds to S603.

If the determination is affirmative in the process of S600 (S600: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of consecutive villas of the jackpot game has reached a predetermined number in the process of S601. If it is a negative determination (S601: no), it returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 and ends this process.
If it is affirmative (S601: yes), "1" is set in the consecutive villa achievement flag in the process of S602.

Next, in the process of S603, the time and time of the timekeeping device are referred to. In the subsequent processing of S604, it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined time set in advance and whether or not it is a predetermined time based on the reference information of the timekeeping device. For example, it is determined whether the predetermined time is afternoon, evening, or night. The four seasons are judged at the predetermined time.
If the time is in the morning according to the judgment, a negative judgment is made (S604: no), the consecutive villa achievement flag is reset to "0" in the processing of S607, and then the return is made.

If the determination is affirmative in the process of S604 (S604: yes), it is determined whether or not it is the final jackpot game in which the jackpot consecutive villas will end in the process of S605.
If it is a negative determination (S605: no), it returns.
If it is affirmative (S605: yes), the special jackpot effect display execution process is performed in the process of S606. By this process, the sub-integrated control device 42 sets the effect content according to the time and time based on the reference information of the timekeeping device. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 sends a command for executing the special jackpot effect display to the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect symbol display device 21 sends the special jackpot effect via the effect symbol control device 43 that receives the command. The display is executed.

A display mode related to the special jackpot effect display will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 21.
FIG. 20A shows an example of a display suggesting that after the end of the jackpot game state, the player shifts to the probabilistic game state and enters the chance mode in which the consecutive villas of the jackpot game can be aimed. The display suggesting the chance mode is displayed in the jackpot game effect (preferably the final round) performed by the effect symbol display device 21. In the example, in the upper half of the display screen, there is a chance mode image 731 such as "Tatsuyoshi chance mode! Aim for a big hit villa", Tatsuyoshi 700 with a big smile, and the number of rounds indicating that it is the final round. Image 732 is displayed. Further, in the lower half of the display screen, a jackpot pseudo-effect symbol 730 indicating a jackpot and a hold display 711 are displayed.

FIG. 20B shows an example of a display suggesting that after the end of the big hit game state, the time is shortened (low probability game state) and the consecutive villa of the big hit game ends. The display suggesting the end of the consecutive villa is displayed in the big hit game production (preferably the final round) performed in the final big hit game in which the consecutive villa ends. In the example, the chance mode end image 733 such as "Sorry ... I may not be able to stay in a row ...", the shocked bear Tatsuyoshi 700, and the number of rounds image 732 are displayed in the upper half of the display screen. Will be done. Further, in the lower half of the display screen, a jackpot pseudo-effect symbol 730 indicating a jackpot and a hold display 711 are displayed.

FIG. 20C shows an example of a special jackpot effect display in which the number of consecutive villas in the jackpot game reaches a predetermined number of times and is executed according to the determination of the time and time. The special jackpot effect display is displayed using the entire display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 at the end of the jackpot game after the display suggesting the end of the consecutive villa of the jackpot game (FIG. 20B) is displayed. Will be done. In the special jackpot effect display of the example, when the time and time are determined in the afternoon of summer, the beach landscape image 760 is displayed according to the determination result.
By displaying the beach landscape image 740, which is a special jackpot effect display in this way, let the player realize the milestone of the game such as the end of the consecutive villa of the jackpot game, and let the player go to the beach with the beach landscape image 740. It is possible to remind us of the end of the game, and it is possible to indicate when the game is stopped.

The special jackpot effect display is not limited to the beach landscape image 740, and is changed according to the determination of time and time. As an effect reminiscent of the end of the game used for the special jackpot effect display, for example, if the time and time are determined in the evening of winter, the meal scenery image 741 of the pot can be displayed as shown in FIG. 21 (a). desirable. Further, if the time and time are determined on a spring night, the night cherry blossom viewing image 742 may be displayed as shown in FIG. 21 (b).
In any season, if the time determination result is in the morning, the special jackpot effect display is not performed.

The pachinko machine of the present embodiment is a game control means [FIG. 4: 40] that controls a game using a game medium (game ball) borrowed by the player, and a predetermined determination condition is satisfied during the game. A jackpot determining means for executing a winning / failing determination of whether or not a jackpot is performed [Fig. 9: S313], and a jackpot that shifts the gaming state to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous for obtaining a prize in consideration when the result of the winning / failing determination is a jackpot. The effect display includes a game state transition means [FIG. 12: special game process], an effect display execution means [FIG. 4: 42] that executes an effect display according to the progress of the game, and a timekeeping means for timing the time. The execution means [42] determines the time and time with reference to the timekeeping means when a predetermined game condition regarding the jackpot of the hit / fail judgment is satisfied, and according to the result of the determination, the effect display regarding the jackpot is displayed. It is possible to execute a special jackpot effect display that suggests a turning point.

Further, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment includes an advantageous state setting means [FIG. 15: S434] for shifting the gaming state to a state advantageous for winning the next big hit after the end of the big hit gaming state, and is provided with an effect display executing means [42]. ] Is a game condition when the number of consecutive occurrences of the jackpot gaming state (number of consecutive villas) by shifting to the jackpot gaming state again after the end of the jackpot gaming state reaches a predetermined number of consecutive occurrences. In addition, the time and time are determined with reference to the timekeeping means, and in the big hit game state in which the advantageous state is not set after the end of the big hit game state, a special big hit effect display is displayed according to the result of the time and time determination. It is possible to execute.

According to this pachinko machine, it is possible to make a series of big hit games by means of setting an advantageous state. On top of that, after the consecutive villas of the big hit game are continued a predetermined number of times, a special big hit effect display is performed in the big hit game state where the consecutive villas are interrupted, and the milestone of the game can be shown to realize the sense of accomplishment of the game. .. In addition, as a special jackpot effect display, an image of a landscape different from the game is displayed according to the time and time, so that the player can feel the time when the game is stopped by associating the player with the end of the game. Can be done. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction with the game and encourage the player to end the game.
In addition, in executing the special jackpot effect display, the time and the time are determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which only the time is determined or a configuration in which only the time is determined may be used.

Next, another embodiment of the second embodiment will be described.
In the previous embodiment of the second embodiment described above, the fact that the number of consecutive villas of the jackpot game reaches a predetermined number of times is regarded as a turning point of the game, and the special jackpot game effect display is executed according to the time and time. It is a composition. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the fact that the number of prize balls in the consecutive villas of the jackpot game reaches a predetermined number is regarded as a turning point of the game, and a special jackpot game production display is executed according to the time and time. It is a configuration to do.
The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is the same as that of the previous embodiment of the second embodiment, and the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described below focusing on the differences.

In this pachinko machine, the sub-integrated control device 42 executes the “special jackpot game effect display execution process B” shown in FIG. 22, and this process executes the special jackpot game effect display.
The "special jackpot game effect display execution process B" first determines whether or not the prize ball achievement flag indicating that the number of prize balls in the consecutive villas of the jackpot game has reached a predetermined number is "0". (S610). If it is a negative determination (S610: no), the process proceeds to S613.

If the determination is affirmative in the process of S610 (S610: yes), it is determined in the process of S611 whether or not the number of prize balls in the consecutive villa of the big hit game has reached a predetermined number. If it is a negative determination (S611: no), it returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 and ends this process.
If it is affirmative (S611: yes), the prize ball achievement flag is set to "1" in the process of S612.

Next, in the process of S613, the time and time of the timekeeping device are referred to. In the subsequent processing of S614, it is determined whether or not the time is a predetermined time set in advance and whether or not the time is a predetermined time based on the reference information of the timekeeping device. For example, it is determined whether the predetermined time is afternoon, evening, or night. The four seasons are judged at the predetermined time.
If the time is in the morning according to the judgment, a negative judgment is made (S614: no), the prize ball achievement flag is reset to "0" in the processing of S617, and then the game returns.

If the determination is affirmative in the process of S614 (S614: yes), it is determined whether or not it is the final jackpot game in which the jackpot consecutive villas will end in the process of S615.
If it is a negative determination (S615: no), it returns.
If the determination is affirmative (S615: yes), the special jackpot effect display execution process is performed in the process of S616. By this process, the sub-integrated control device 42 sets the effect content according to the time and time based on the reference information of the timekeeping device. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 sends a command for executing the special jackpot effect display to the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect symbol display device 21 sends the special jackpot effect via the effect symbol control device 43 that receives the command. The display is executed.
The special jackpot effect display to be executed is the same effect display as that of the above-described embodiment.

The pachinko machine of another embodiment of the second embodiment is provided with an advantageous state setting means [FIG. 15: S434] for shifting the game state to a state advantageous for winning the next big hit after the end of the big hit gaming state. As a game condition, the display executing means [42] pays for the prize while the big hit game state is continuously performed by shifting to the big hit game state again after the advantageous state after the end of the big hit game state. When the number of acquired balls (number of prize balls) reaches a predetermined number, the time and time are determined with reference to the timekeeping means, and the time is set in the jackpot gaming state in which an advantageous state is not set after the end of the jackpot gaming state. And, depending on the result of the determination of the time, it is possible to execute the special jackpot effect display.

According to this pachinko machine, it is possible to make a series of big hit games by means of setting an advantageous state. On top of that, after the number of prize balls in the jackpot game's consecutive villas reaches a predetermined number, a special jackpot effect is displayed in the jackpot game state where the jackpot consecutive villas are interrupted, and the game is achieved by showing the turning point of the game. You can feel the feeling. In addition, as a special jackpot effect display, an image of a landscape different from the game is displayed according to the time and time, so that the player can feel the time when the game is stopped by associating the player with the end of the game. Can be done. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction with the game and encourage the player to end the game.
In addition, in executing the special jackpot effect display, the time and the time are determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which only the time is determined or a configuration in which only the time is determined may be used.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko machine of the third embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 28.
The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the pachinko machine of the present embodiment will be described below focusing on the differences.
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing game specifications of this pachinko machine. As shown in FIG. 23, the winning probability that the big hit game occurs is, for example, the low probability game state (normal game state) reduced to "1/300" regardless of the first special figure and the second special figure. The high-probability gaming state (probability variable gaming state) is set to "1/65".

The pachinko machine shifts to the probability-changing game state after the jackpot game is completed, regardless of the jackpot game of the first special figure and the second special figure, and regardless of the jackpot game from the normal game state or the probability-changing game state. The probability variation game state is configured to be continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 100 times, and the probability variation number of times the probability variation game state is continued is set to "100 times". ..
It should be noted that the number of time reductions, the specified number of winnings, the probability of winning a general figure, and the opening time of a general electric accessory are the same as the specifications of the first embodiment.

Similar to the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, this pachinko machine is executed with the "special figure hit / miss determination process" (see FIG. 8), and if the process of S302 makes a negative determination (S302: no), FIG. 24 The process proceeds to the process of S360 shown in (1), and it is determined whether or not the finalized symbol display time has expired. If the confirmed symbol display time has not ended (S360: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".
On the other hand, if the finalized symbol display time has expired (S360: yes), the finalized symbol display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B is displayed by the process of ending the finalized symbol display in S361. It controls to end, and sends a command to the sub-integrated control device 42 to end the final display of the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the special figure.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the special figure is a combination that becomes a big hit (S362), and if it is a combination that becomes a big hit (S362: yes), the probability change flag indicating the probability change game state is "1". If there is (S363: yes), the probability variation flag is reset to "0" (S364). Subsequently, if the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is "1" (S365: yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" (S366). By these processes, the game state related to the probability change state and the time saving state in the big hit game (special game) is reset to the normal state.

Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (S367). In addition, the condition device operates when the hit / fail judgment of the special figure becomes a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the start condition of the big hit game is satisfied. It is a necessary device. Further, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S368), the jackpot start effect processing is performed (S369), and the process shifts to the "special game processing". Further, by this process, a jackpot game start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

If the combination is not a big hit in the process of S362 (S362: no), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is "1" (S370), and if the probability variation flag is "1" (S370: yes). , The probability variation counter that counts the duration of the probability fluctuation state is subtracted in the process of S371, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter after the subtraction is "0". If the probability change counter is "0" (S371: yes), the probability change flag is reset to "0" (S372). The processing of S370 to S372 corresponds to the "restricting means" described in the claims.

Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "1" (S373), and if the time saving flag is "1" (S373: yes), the time saving counter that counts the duration of the time saving in the processing of S374 is subtracted. Then, it is determined whether or not the time reduction counter after subtraction is "0". If the time reduction counter is "0" (S374: yes), the time reduction flag is reset to "0" (S375).
In the subsequent state specification command transmission process of S376, a state specification command including information such as a probability change flag indicating a game state and a time reduction flag is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, it shifts to "special game processing".

Similar to the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, the pachinko machine is shown in FIG. 25 if the "special game process" (see FIG. 12) is executed and the jackpot end effect is being produced in the process of S403 (S403: yes). As shown, if it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S450), and if the elapse of the time is confirmed (S450: yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device of S451 is executed. Then, a process of stopping the operation of the condition device is executed (S452).

Subsequently, in the processing of S453, it is confirmed whether or not there is a setting to set the probabilistic game state after the big hit game ends, and if there is a probabilistic game setting (S453: yes), the probabilistic game state is set to the first special figure and the processing of S454. The probability variation number is set to 100 so that the variation number of the second special figure is continued until it reaches 100 times. After that, in the process of S455, the probability change flag is set to "1". As a result, the probabilistic game state is given after the big hit game is completed.
Next, in the processing of S456, it is confirmed whether or not there is a time saving setting according to the jackpot symbol, and if there is a time saving setting (S456: yes), the time saving state is the first special figure and the second special figure in the processing of S457. The number of time reductions is set to 100 so that the number of fluctuations of is continued until the number of fluctuations reaches 100. After that, "1" is set in the time saving flag (S438). As a result, a time saving state is given after the big hit game is completed. After that, the process of transmitting the jackpot end command of the special figure (S439) is executed, the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 by this process, and the jackpot game is completed and returned.

After the end of the jackpot game state, this pachinko machine shifts to the probability change game state, and as the game progresses, the probability change number reaches 100 times, the probability change game state is limited, and returning to the normal probability state is regarded as a turning point of the game. Probability. When the probability variation number of times that the probability variation game state is continued reaches a predetermined number of times (100 times), the time and time are determined with reference to the timekeeping device, and if it is the predetermined time and time, a special effect is produced accordingly. Select the content. Then, at the time of the final special map change at which the probabilistic game state ends, a special jackpot effect display is executed which indicates the turning point of the game and reminds the player of the end of the game.

In this pachinko machine, the sub-integrated control device 42 executes the “special jackpot game effect display execution process C” shown in FIG. 26, and this process executes the special jackpot game effect display on the effect symbol display 21.
The "special jackpot game effect display execution process C" first determines whether or not the privilege end flag indicating that the probabilistic game state ends is "0" (S620). If it is a negative determination (S620: no), the process proceeds to S623.

If a positive determination is made in the process of S620 (S620: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of probable changes has reached a predetermined number (100 times) in the process of S621. If it is a negative determination (S621: no), it returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 and ends this process.
If it is affirmative (S621: yes), "1" is set in the privilege end flag in the process of S622.

Next, in the process of S623, the time and time of the timekeeping device are referred to. In the subsequent processing of S624, it is determined whether or not the time is a predetermined time set in advance and whether or not the time is a predetermined time based on the reference information of the timekeeping device. For example, it is determined whether the predetermined time is afternoon, evening, or night. The four seasons are judged at the predetermined time.
If the time is in the morning according to the judgment, a negative judgment is made (S624: no), the privilege end flag is reset to "0" in the processing of S627, and then the return is made.

If the determination is affirmative in the process of S624 (S624: yes), it is determined whether or not the probabilistic game state is the final special figure variation that ends in the process of S625.
If it is a negative determination (S625: no), it returns.
If it is affirmative (S625: yes), the special jackpot effect display execution process is performed in the process of S626. By this process, the sub-integrated control device 42 sets the effect content according to the time and time based on the reference information of the timekeeping device. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 sends a command for executing the special jackpot effect display to the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect symbol display device 21 sends the special jackpot effect via the effect symbol control device 43 that receives the command. The display is executed.

A display mode related to the special jackpot effect display will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 28.
FIG. 27A shows an example of a display suggesting a probabilistic mode (battle chance mode) in which the probabilistic game state is shifted to the probabilistic game state after the end of the jackpot game state. The display suggesting the probability change mode is performed when the pseudo effect symbol of the effect symbol display device 21 changes due to the change of the special symbol. In the illustrated example, a chance image 750 showing a probabilistic game state such as "battle chance" is displayed at the upper end of the display screen. Then, using almost the entire display screen, a fighting image 751 in which two fighters confront each other, a fluctuating pseudo-effect symbol 710, and a hold display 711 are displayed.

FIG. 27B shows an example of a special jackpot effect display in which the probability variation number reaches a predetermined number of times and is executed according to the determination of time and time. The special jackpot effect display is displayed using the entire display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 when the final symbol changes when the probabilistic game state ends. In the special jackpot effect display of the example, when the time and time are determined in the afternoon of summer, the beach landscape image 760 including the pseudo effect symbol 710 is displayed according to the determination result.
By displaying the beach landscape image 760, which is a special jackpot effect display in this way, the player can realize the turning point of the game such as the end of the probabilistic game state, and the beach landscape image 760 allows the player to go to the beach. Can be reminiscent of ending the game, and can indicate when the game is stopped.
The special jackpot effect display is performed not only during the fluctuation of the pseudo effect symbol 710 but also during the final display of the lost symbol. In this way, the special jackpot effect display can be performed during the final display of the lost symbol so that the player can more realize the turning point of the game such as the end of the probabilistic game state.

The special jackpot effect display is not limited to the beach landscape image 740, and is changed according to the determination of time and time. As an effect reminiscent of the end of the game used for the special jackpot effect display, for example, if the time and time are determined in the evening of winter, the meal scenery image 741 of the pot can be displayed as shown in FIG. 28 (a). desirable. Further, if the time and time are determined on a spring night, the night cherry blossom viewing image 742 may be displayed as shown in FIG. 28 (b).
In any season, if the time determination result is in the morning, the special jackpot effect display is not performed.

The pachinko machine of the present embodiment has an advantageous state setting means [FIG. 15: S434] that shifts the game state to a state advantageous for winning the next big hit after the end of the big hit gaming state, and determines whether or not the game is successful in the advantageous state. The effect display executing means [42] is advantageous as a gaming condition, comprising limiting means [FIG. 24: S370 to S372] that terminates an advantageous state when the number of fluctuations of the accompanying symbol variation reaches a predetermined number of fluctuations. When the state (probability change gaming state) is restricted by the limiting means, it is possible to refer to the timekeeping means and execute the special jackpot effect display according to the judgment result at the time of the last symbol change in the advantageous state. Is.

According to this pachinko machine, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player to acquire the big hit game by the advantageous state setting means. On top of that, when the number of symbol fluctuations in the state advantageous for the next big hit (probability change game state) reaches a predetermined number and the state advantageous for the big hit is finished by the limiting means, the special big hit effect display is displayed. By performing the above and showing the turning point of the game, it is possible to realize the sense of accomplishment of the game. In addition, as a special jackpot effect display, an image of a landscape different from the game is displayed according to the time and time, so that the player can feel the time when the game is stopped by associating the player with the end of the game. Can be done. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction with the game and encourage the player to end the game.
In addition, in executing the special jackpot effect display, the time and the time are determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which only the time is determined or a configuration in which only the time is determined may be used. Further, the special jackpot game effect display may be executed at the timing after the probability change game state ends. Further, the special jackpot game effect display is not limited to the end of the probabilistic game state, and may be executed at the end of the low probability time saving state. In this case, the process of S458 shown in FIG. 25 corresponds to the "advantageous state setting means" described in the claims.

The present invention is not limited to each of the above-described embodiments, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be variously implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the present invention is an enclosed gaming machine in which a launched gaming ball is collected inside the gaming machine, launched again by a launching device, and the number of balls held by the player is managed as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. May be applied.
Further, the present invention may be applied to a rotating body type gaming machine (slot gaming machine) in which a medal is used as a gaming medium to play a game. Further, it may be applied to a spinning-type gaming machine (parrot gaming machine) in which a gaming ball is used as a gaming medium to perform a game similar to that of a slot gaming machine.

1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 21 Directional symbol display device 22 Normal figure operation gate 23 1st special figure start port 24 2nd special figure start port 25 Grand prize opening 40 Main control device (game control means, win / fail judgment means, big hit game state Transition means, advantageous state setting means, limiting means)
42 Sub-integrated control device (effect display execution means, game task setting means, timekeeping means)

Claims (1)

A game control means for controlling a game using a game medium borrowed by the player,
A winning / failing determination means for executing a winning / failing determination as to whether or not a jackpot is a big hit when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied during the game.
When the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the big hit game state transition means for shifting the game state to the big hit game state which is advantageous for obtaining the winning consideration, and the big hit game state transition means.
An effect display execution means that executes an effect display according to the progress of the game,
In a gaming machine equipped with a timekeeping means for timing time
The effect display executing means includes a game task setting means for setting a plurality of types of game tasks that can be achieved by the player continuing the game, and the plurality of types of games set by the game task setting means. When all the tasks are completed, it is possible to execute a special effect display that notifies the completion of the game task and suggests a turning point of the game .
The game task setting means is a gaming machine characterized in that the game task is updated every day according to the timekeeping of the timekeeping means.

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