JP6980713B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines, arrange ball machines, and slot machines.

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

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-023556

By the way, in recent gaming machines, due to the increasing complexity and diversification of productions, it is difficult for players to understand which productions should be noted and when the productions will appear. It is hard to say that it has been fully demonstrated.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily exhibiting a remarkable effect to a player and sufficiently exerting the effect.

In the present invention, the display means 60, the game state control means 123 capable of controlling the normal game state and the special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and the display means 60 perform various effects. Possible effect control means 138 , symbol display means 53, 54 for variable display of symbols based on lottery results, and profit state generation means for generating a profit state when the symbol after the variable display becomes a specific mode. 122 , the effect control means 138 enables execution of a specific effect and a timekeeping effect for starting a display related to time measurement for a predetermined time before the execution of the specific effect, and the specific effect is performed after the execution of the predetermined effect. A result effect of either a success effect or a failure effect appears, and whether the success effect or the failure effect appears as the result effect is selected based on the lottery result and a predetermined selection table. The predetermined effect is started before the end of the time by the timed effect, the result effect is executed after the end of the time by the timed effect, and the appearance rate of the timed effect differs between the normal gaming state and the special gaming state. configured to, said specific effect in the success game effect in the case of performing time measurement effect is one that appears.

According to the present invention, it is possible for the player to easily understand the remarkable effect and to sufficiently exert the effect.

It is an overall front view of the pachinko machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is an operation explanatory view of the movable body of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the position of the movable body and the origin detecting means for each game mode of the pachinko machine. It is a rear view of the lower movable production means of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the lower movable production means of the pachinko machine. It is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the hit probability and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and the opening / closing pattern of the 2nd special symbol starting means for each game state of the pachinko machine. Shows the correspondence between the types of jackpot games corresponding to the first and second special symbols of the pachinko machine, the jackpot opening pattern, the special game status, the calculation formula for the number of balls to be acquired, and the presence or absence of promotion of the number of balls to be acquired. It is a figure. It is a figure which shows the acquisition ball number command of the pachinko machine, its transmission timing, and the processing at the time of reception. It is a figure which shows an example of the transmission timing of the jackpot state designation command and the jackpot payout related information designation command of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the jackpot state designation command and the jackpot payout related information designation command of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the calculation formula of the number of balls to be acquired of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect design of the pachinko machine, the hold display image, and the hold image during change. It is a figure which shows an example of the left-handed guidance image and the right-handed guidance image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the error notification image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the volume adjustable notification image and the light amount adjustable notification image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the volume setting image and the light amount setting image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the power saving mode notification image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the acquisition ball number management processing of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern selection table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the advance notice selection table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect selection table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice (specific effect) which is the target of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice (specific effect) which is the target of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the timer image and the timer stock number notification image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer initial value increase effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the audio channel allocation table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the first half part in an example of the timer production of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the latter half part in an example of the timer production of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display of the liquid crystal display means from the end of the jackpot fluctuation of the production pattern of the pachinko machine to the middle of the jackpot game. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display of the liquid crystal display means from the big hit game of the pachinko machine to the start of the change of the next effect symbol. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the customer waiting effect processing of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the menu displayable notification image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation pattern of the movable body in the customer waiting state of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the origin return operation of a movable body at the end of a customer waiting state of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the movable body return processing of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the origin return processing with respect to the lower movable body of the pachinko machine. The drive step of the lower movable body of the pachinko machine, the sensor detection range, and the pushing operation It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the movable body return processing of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the timer image of the pachinko machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect selection table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the first half part in an example of the timer production of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the latter half part in an example of the timer production of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the timer image of the pachinko machine which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the advance notice selection table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the advance notice selection table of the pachinko machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the advance notice selection table of the pachinko machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the advance notice selection table of the pachinko machine which concerns on 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer initial value selection effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the first half part in an example of the timer production of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the latter half part in an example of the timer production of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the timer image during the timekeeping interruption in the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine which concerns on 8th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine which concerns on 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine which concerns on the tenth embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect selection table of the pachinko machine which concerns on 11th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the advance notice selection table of the pachinko machine which concerns on the twelfth embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine which concerns on 13th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the success or failure effect of the pachinko machine which concerns on 14th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect selection table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine which concerns on the fifteenth embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine which concerns on 16th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the timer effect of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 17th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the change state of the timer image of the pachinko machine which concerns on 18th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the change state of the timer image of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the remaining time and a predetermined time.

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

The front frame 3 includes a main body frame 6 and a glass door 7 arranged on the front side of the main body frame 6. The glass door 7 is pivotally attached to the main body frame 6 via a vertical second hinge 8 arranged on one end side in the left-right direction, for example, the left end side, and is pivotally attached to the main body frame 6 by the locking means 5. It can be locked in the closed state. The first hinge 4 and the second hinge 8 are arranged so as to have the same axis, for example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 2 is formed in a rectangular shape by a pair of left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b and a pair of upper and lower horizontal frame members 2c and 2d. For example, a front cover member 9 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front lower portion of the outer frame 2 so as to connect the front lower portions of the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b along the front edge of the lower horizontal frame member 2d. There is. The front cover member 9 projects forward from the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b, and the closed main body frame 6 is located above the front cover member 9. Further, in the outer frame 2, for example, the outer frame upper hinge metal fitting 11 constituting the first hinge 4 is arranged in the upper left portion, and the outer frame lower hinge metal fitting 12 is also arranged in the upper left side of the front cover member 9 in the lower left portion.

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

The glass door 7 includes a resin door base 22 formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the front surface side of the main body frame 6. In the door base 22, window holes 24a of the glass window 24 are formed corresponding to the front side of the game area 23 formed in the game board 16, and a plurality of window holes 24a (here, four) are formed around the window holes 24a, for example. The upper speaker 25, the ventilation effect means 26, and the like are arranged, and the upper decorative cover 27 that substantially covers the upper speaker 25 and the like from the front side is attached.

Further, on the lower front side of the door base 22, the upper plate 30 for storing the game balls discharged from the payout means 28 arranged on the rear side of the main body frame 6 and supplying them to the launching means 17, and the upper plate 30 are full. A lower plate 31 for storing surplus balls and the like at the time of the above, a launch handle 32 and the like for operating the launching means 17, and the like, and a lower decorative cover 33 for substantially covering the upper plate 30, the lower plate 31 and the like from the front side. It is installed. The lower decorative cover 33 is formed, for example, in a forward-facing bulge shape, and for example, on the upper side thereof, operating means such as an effect button 34 and a cross operating means 35 that can be pressed by a player are provided. The cross operation means 35 includes four operation units, for example, an upper key 35a on the rear side, a lower key 35b on the front side, a left key 35c on the left side, and a right key 35d on the right side.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 16 includes a base plate 45 formed of, for example, a veneer plate or the like, and a guide rail 46 for guiding a game ball launched from the launching means 17 is annularly formed on the front side of the base plate 45. In addition to being mounted, a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 23 inside the guide rail 46, in addition to unit parts such as the central display frame unit 47, the start winning unit 48, and the normal winning unit 49. ing. The central display frame unit 47 is arranged, for example, on the upper side in the substantially center of the game area 23, the start winning unit 48 starts on the lower side of the central display frame unit 47, and the normal winning unit 49 starts on the lower side of the central display frame unit 47. It is arranged along the inside of the guide rail 46 on the left side of the winning unit 48, respectively.

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

The central display frame unit 47 constitutes the display frame of the liquid crystal display means 60, and a display window 70 corresponding to the liquid crystal display means 60 is formed in the substantially center thereof, and a mounting hole (not shown) formed in the base plate 45. ) Is detachably attached from the front side. The central display frame unit 47 is arranged on the outside of the mounting hole along the front surface of the base plate 45, and the front mounting plate 71 through which the game ball can pass through the front mounting plate 71, and the upper left and right sides on the front side of the liquid crystal display means 60. It is provided with a decorative frame 72 arranged in the shape of a front view gate extending to the side and projecting forward on the inner peripheral side of the front mounting plate 71, and a stage 73 arranged between the left and right lower ends of the decorative frame 72. ing. The game ball launched by the launching means 17 and entering the upper side of the game area 23 is distributed to the left and right at the top of the decorative frame 72, and the left flow path 74a on the left side and the right flow path 74b on the right side of the central display frame unit 47. Flow down either.

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

Further, on the upper side of the stage 73, an approach preventing means 77 for preventing the game ball from entering the rear side due to bounce or the like is provided. The entry prevention means 77 is projected forward from the first entry prevention plate 77a, which is erected in parallel with, for example, the base plate 45, along the rear side of the stage 73, and the upper edge portion of the first entry prevention plate 77a. The second entry prevention plate 77b is provided integrally with the second entry prevention plate 77b, for example. The entry prevention means 77 is, for example, entirely transparent, and the rear side can be visually recognized from the front side via the entry prevention means 77.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, four types of movable effect means 61 to 64, left, right, up, and down, are arranged on the rear side of the central display frame unit 47. As shown in FIG. 4A, the left movable effect means 61 swingably supports the left movable body 61a and the left movable body 61a on one end side thereof, for example, around an axis in the front-rear direction, and in the vertical direction. A swing drive that swings and drives the lift support 61c that can move up and down along the lift guide 61b and the left movable body 61a between the upper swing position and the lower swing position with respect to the lift support 61c. The means 61d and the elevating drive means 61e for elevating and driving the elevating support 61c between the upper elevating position and the lower elevating position are provided.

The left movable body 61a is formed in an arbitrary three-dimensional shape (here, the shape of a human hand), and is positioned laterally on the left side of the display window 70 by the swing driving means 61d and the elevating driving means 61e made of a stepping motor or the like. And, it is also possible to move to the upper position on the upper left side and the lower position on the lower left side. In the case of the horizontal position, the elevating support 61c stops at the upper elevating position, the left movable body 61a stops at the lower swing position with respect to the elevating support 61c, and in the case of the upper position, the elevating support The left movable body 61a stops at the upper swing position with respect to the lift support 61c in the upper lift position, and in the case of the lower position, the lift support 61c is in the lower lift position and the left movable body 61a is in the lower lift position. It stops at the upper swing position with respect to the elevating support 61c.

Further, the left movable effect means 61 has an upper elevating position detecting means 81a that can detect that the elevating support 61c is in the upper elevating position and a lower elevating position detecting means that can detect that the elevating support 61c is in the lower elevating position. The means 81b, the upper swing position detecting means 81c capable of detecting that the left movable body 61a is in the upper swing position with respect to the elevating support 61c, and the left movable body 61a swinging downward with respect to the elevating support 61c. It is provided with a downward swing position detecting means 81d capable of detecting that the vehicle is in a moving position.

Further, the right movable effect means 62 is formed so as to be substantially symmetrical with the left movable effect means 61, and as shown in FIG. 4A, the right movable body 62a and the right movable body 62a are placed on one end side thereof. For example, an elevating support 62c that swings freely around an axis in the front-rear direction and can move up and down along an elevating guide 62b in the vertical direction, and a right movable body 62a swings upward with respect to the elevating support 62c. It is provided with a swing driving means 62d that swings and drives between a position and a lower swing position, and a lift driving means 62e that lifts and drives the lift support 62c between the upper lift position and the lower lift position.

The right movable body 62a is formed in an arbitrary three-dimensional shape (here, the shape of a human hand), and is positioned laterally on the right side of the display window 70 by the swing driving means 62d and the elevating driving means 62e made of a stepping motor or the like. And, it is also possible to move to the upper position on the upper right side and the lower position on the lower right side. In the case of the horizontal position, the elevating support 62c stops at the upper elevating position, the right movable body 62a stops at the lower swing position with respect to the elevating support 62c, and in the case of the upper position, the elevating support The 62c is in the upper elevating position, the right movable body 62a is stopped in the upper swing position with respect to the elevating support 62c, and in the case of the lower position, the elevating support 62c is in the lower elevating position and the right movable body 62a is in the lower elevating position. It stops at the upper swing position with respect to the elevating support 62c.

Further, the right movable effect means 62 has an upper elevating position detecting means 82a that can detect that the elevating support 62c is in the upper elevating position and a lower elevating position detecting means that can detect that the elevating support 62c is in the lower elevating position. The means 82b, the upper swing position detecting means 82c that can detect that the right movable body 62a is in the upper swing position with respect to the elevating support 62c, and the right movable body 62a swing down with respect to the elevating support 62c. It is provided with a downward swing position detecting means 82d that can detect that the vehicle is in a moving position.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of game modes, for example, three types can be selected, and the positions of the left and right movable bodies 61a and 62a are different for each of the three types of game modes. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the positions of the left and right movable bodies 61a and 62a are both set to the horizontal position in the first mode, both to the lower position in the second mode, and to the upper position in the third mode. As described above, the origin positions of the left and right movable bodies 61a and 62a are different for each game mode. For example, the horizontal position is different in the first mode, the lower position is in the second mode, and the upper position is in the third mode. It becomes the origin position. Therefore, the origin detecting means of the left movable body 61a are the upper elevating position detecting means 81a and the lower swing position detecting means 81d in the first mode, and the lower elevating position detecting means 81b and the upper swing position detecting means 81c in the second mode. In the third mode, the upper elevating position detecting means 81a and the upper swing position detecting means 81c are used, and in the first mode, the origin detecting means of the right movable body 62a is the upper elevating position detecting means 82a and the lower swing position detecting means 82d. In the second mode, the lower elevating position detecting means 82b and the upper swing position detecting means 82c, and in the third mode, the upper elevating position detecting means 82a and the upper swing position detecting means 82c.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the upper movable effect means 63 moves the upper movable body 63a and the left and right both ends of the upper movable body 63a in the vertical direction along the vertical elevating guides 63b and 63b, respectively. It is provided with elevating supports 63c and 63c that can support the elevating support 63c, and elevating driving means 63d and 63d that elevate and drive the elevating support 63c between the upper and lower elevating positions and the lower elevating position. The upper movable body 63a is arranged horizontally on the front side of the liquid crystal display means 60, and has, for example, an arbitrary decoration (not shown) on the front side, and the left and right elevating drive means 63d, 63d made of a stepping motor or the like. By driving, for example, it is possible to move between the upper position on the upper end side and the lower position on the lower end side of the display window 70 while maintaining a substantially horizontal state. Further, the upper movable effect means 63 includes an upper position detecting means 83a capable of detecting that the upper movable body 63a is in the upper position, and a lower position detecting means 83b capable of detecting that the upper movable body 63a is also in the lower position. In the present embodiment, the upper position of the upper movable body 63a is set as the origin position, and the upper position detecting means 83a serves as the origin detecting means.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the lower movable effect means 64 includes a lower movable body 64a and a lower drive means 64b such as a stepping motor for driving the lower movable body 64a. The lower movable body 64a is arranged horizontally on the front side of the liquid crystal display means 60, and has, for example, an arbitrary decoration (not shown) on the front side. For example, the lower driving means is maintained in a substantially horizontal state. By driving 64b, it is possible to move between a lower position in which substantially the entire portion is located below the display window 70 and an upper position in which at least a part thereof is located in the display window 70. Further, the lower movable effect means 64 includes an upper position detecting means 84a capable of detecting that the lower movable body 64a is in the upper position, and a lower position detecting means 84b capable of detecting that the lower movable body 64a is also in the lower position. In the present embodiment, the upper position of the lower movable body 64a is set as the origin position, and the upper position detecting means 84a serves as the origin detecting means.

Hereinafter, the drive mechanism of the lower movable effect means 64 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. The drive mechanism of the lower movable effect means 64 drives the left base body 85 and the right base body 86, the lower drive means 64b, and the lower drive means 64b, which support the lower movable body 64a so as to be movable up and down, for example, on both the left and right ends. It is provided with a driving force transmitting means 87 that transmits a force to the lower movable body 64a. Further, the driving force transmitting means 87 includes a drive arm 88 that swings in conjunction with the ascending / descending movement of the lower movable body 64a, and a crank gear 89 for converting the rotational movement of the lower driving means 64b into the swinging movement of the drive arm 88. And have.

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

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

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

Further, on the back side of the right base body 86, there are a lower drive means 64b, a drive gear 97 fixed to the drive shaft of the lower drive means 64b, and a relay gear 98 for interlocking the drive gear 97 and the crank gear 89. Is placed. As a result, when the lower drive means 64b operates in either the forward or reverse direction, the crank gear 89 rotates, whereby the slide engaging portion 95 rotates while sliding in the second guide hole 96 of the drive arm 88. As the drive arm 88 swings around the shaft 89a, the lower movable body 64a is moved to the upper position (FIGS. 6 (a) and 7 (a)) and the lower position (FIG. 6 (b) and FIG. 7). It moves up and down with (b)). When the lower movable body 64a is in the upper position, as shown in FIG. 6A, the direction from the rotary shaft 89a in the crank gear 89 to the slide engaging portion 95 and the direction of the second guide hole 96 in the drive arm 88. The orientations are substantially orthogonal to each other, resulting in a mechanical lock state. The same applies when the lower movable body 64a is in the lower position (FIG. 6 (b)).

Further, for example, on the front surface side of the crank gear 89, as shown in FIG. 7, a ridge portion 99 is provided along the circumferential direction within a predetermined angle range. The upper position detection means 84a and the lower position detection means 84b are configured by, for example, a transmissive photosensor, and when the lower movable body 64a is in the upper position, the upper position detection means 84a is as shown in FIG. 7A. Is turned on by detecting one end side of the ridge portion 99, and when the lower movable body 64a is in the lower position, the lower position detecting means 84b is the other end of the ridge portion 99 as shown in FIG. 7 (b). It is arranged so as to be turned ON by detecting the side.

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

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

The ordinary symbol display means 51 is for displaying ordinary symbols in a variable manner, and includes a plurality of light emitters (for example, LEDs) corresponding to a plurality of ordinary symbols (for example, two types of “○” and “×”). For example, it is arranged in the decorative frame 72 of the central display frame unit 47. The normal symbol display means 51 blinks so that a plurality of light emitters emit light in a predetermined order based on the normal symbol starting means 55 detecting the game ball, and is acquired when the normal symbol starting means 55 detects the game ball. When the hit judgment random number value included in the normal random number information matches the predetermined hit judgment value, for example, the illuminant on the "○" side corresponding to the hit mode (predetermined mode) lights up, and in other cases, the light emitter is lit. For example, the illuminant on the "x" side, which corresponds to the disengagement mode, lights up and stops. When the stop symbol after the change of the ordinary symbol display means 51 becomes a winning mode, an ordinary profit state occurs.

Further, when the ordinary symbol starting means 55 detects a game ball during the ordinary holding period including the symbol change of the ordinary symbol display means 51 and the ordinary profit state, the ordinary random number information acquired by the detection is predetermined. The maximum number of reserved pieces, for example, 4 pieces, is held and stored, and each time the normal holding period ends, one piece is consumed and the normal symbol is changed. The stored number of ordinary random number information (ordinary hold number) is notified to the player by the ordinary hold number display means 52 or the like. The normal hold quantity display means 52 is arranged, for example, in the decorative frame 72 of the central display frame unit 47.

The first special symbol starting means 56 is for starting the symbol variation by the first special symbol display means 53, is composed of a non-opening / closing winning means having no opening / closing means, and is a game ball for detecting a winning game ball. The detection means 56a is provided. The first special symbol starting means 56 is provided in, for example, the starting winning unit 48, and is arranged in an upward opening shape on the lower side corresponding to the central drop portion 76 of the stage 73, and is a warp on the left flow path 74a side. Due to the existence of a winning route from the entrance 75 through the stage 73, the game ball flowing down the left flow path 74a can be won with a higher probability than the game ball flowing down the right flow path 74b. There is. When a game ball wins a prize in the first special symbol starting means 56, a predetermined number of game balls per winning prize is paid out as a prize ball.

The second special symbol starting means 57 is for starting the symbol variation by the second special symbol display means 54, and the game ball can be won in the open state and cannot be won (or from the open state) by the operation of the opening / closing portion 101. It is composed of an openable and closable winning means that can be changed to a closed state (which is difficult to win), and is equipped with a game ball detecting means 57a that detects a winning game ball. When the normal profit state occurs in the mode (predetermined mode), the opening / closing portion 101 changes from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time.

The second special symbol starting means 57 is arranged, for example, on the front mounting plate 71 on the right side of the central display frame unit 47 and on the downstream side of the normal symbol starting means 55, and is a game that has flowed down the left flow path 74a. A game ball that has flowed down the right flow path 74b can win a prize with a higher probability than a ball. The opening / closing portion 101 can swing around a rotation axis in the left-right direction provided on the lower side, for example. Then, the front side of the front mounting plate 71 has an inclined shape that descends backward so that the game ball can win a prize in the backward direction. When a game ball wins a prize in the second special symbol starting means 57, a predetermined number of game balls per winning prize is paid out as a prize ball.

The first special symbol display means 53 is composed of one or a plurality of, for example, a display means such as a 7-segment type capable of variablely displaying one first special symbol, and the first special symbol starting means 56 is a game. The first special symbol is variablely displayed for a predetermined time on condition that the ball is detected, and the jackpot determination random number value included in the first special random number information acquired when the game ball is detected by the first special symbol starting means 56 is predetermined. If it matches the jackpot determination value obtained, it stops in the first jackpot mode, and in other cases, it stops in the first missed mode. When the stop symbol after the change of the first special symbol display means 53 becomes the first jackpot mode, the first extraordinary profit state occurs.

The second special symbol display means 54 is composed of one or a plurality of, for example, a display means such as a 7-segment type capable of variablely displaying one second special symbol, and the second special symbol starting means 57 is a game. The second special symbol is displayed in a predetermined time variation on the condition that the ball is detected, and the jackpot determination random number value included in the second special random number information acquired when the game ball is detected by the second special symbol starting means 57 is predetermined. If it matches the jackpot determination value obtained, it stops in the second jackpot mode, and in other cases, it stops in the second missed mode. When the stop symbol after the change of the second special symbol display means 54 becomes the second jackpot mode, the second extraordinary profit state occurs.

The first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are arranged, for example, in the decorative frame 72 of the central display frame unit 47. The first and second special symbols are not, for example, numerical symbols or the like, but are composed of a plurality of types of symbols consisting of combinations of lines and points having no special meaning in themselves, and one of those symbols or one of them. A plurality of modes are the first and second jackpot modes, and the others are the first and second missed modes.

In addition, the first and second special symbols are started during the special holding period including the symbol change of the first special symbol display means 53, the symbol change of the second special symbol display means 54, and the first and second special profit states. When the means 56 and 57 detect the game ball, the first and second special random number information acquired at that time are stored and stored in a predetermined upper limit holding number, for example, four each. Then, when the hold memory on the second special symbol side is 1 or more at the end of the special hold period (when the symbol change start condition for the second special symbol is satisfied), the hold memory of the second special symbol is exhausted. By doing so, the second special symbol is changed, and when only the reserved memory on the first special symbol side is 1 or more (when the symbol change start condition for the first special symbol is satisfied), the first special symbol is reserved. The first special symbol is changed by digesting the memory. As described above, in the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not change, and both the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side have reserved memory. Is designed to give priority to the change of the second special symbol. The number of stored first and second special random number information (first and second special reserved numbers) is notified to the player by the liquid crystal display means 60 and the like.

The large winning means (special winning means) 58 is an opening / closing type winning means provided with an opening / closing plate 102 that can switch between an open state in which the game ball can be won and a closed state in which the game cannot be won, and detects the winning game ball. The first and second special symbols generated when the first and second special symbols of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are stopped in the first and second jackpot modes after the game ball detecting means 58a is provided. During the second special profit state, the opening / closing plate 102 opens to the front side according to a predetermined jackpot opening pattern, and the game ball dropped on the opening / closing plate 102 is made to win a prize inward. The large winning means 58 is arranged, for example, on the lower right side of the central display frame unit 47 on the downstream side of the second special symbol starting means 57, and has a right flow path 74b rather than a game ball flowing down the left flow path 74a. It is possible to win a prize with a higher probability of the game ball that has flowed down. When a game ball wins in the large prize-winning means 58, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls per prize. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls per winning to the large winning means 58 is 12. In the following description, the first special profit state and the second special profit state are collectively referred to as a "big hit game".

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, there are four types of jackpot games (first special profit state) that occur when the first special symbol becomes the first jackpot mode, and the second special symbol is the first. Ten types of jackpot games (second special profit state) that occur when two jackpot modes are adopted are provided, and one of a plurality of types of jackpot opening patterns is assigned to each of these jackpot games. ing.

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

Here, the denominator side in "○ R / □ R" is the total number of rounds, and when this is 15R and 10R, it is shown that the jackpot rounds are performed 15 times and 10 times, respectively. There are two types of jackpot rounds, for example, "with balls" and "without balls", and the numerator side of "○ R / □ R" indicates the number of rounds with balls out of the total number of rounds. There is.

In the round with a payout, after the big winning means 58 is opened, the big winning means 58 is closed when the number of winnings to the big winning means 58 reaches a predetermined number (maximum count number) or a predetermined time elapses. (Predetermined opening operation), if the player normally hits right at the large winning means 58 on the right flow path 74b side, the maximum number of game balls can be easily won, and a predetermined number of prizes are awarded. You can easily get the ball. In this embodiment, the maximum count number is 8.

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

In addition, the round without a ball is executed after, for example, all the rounds with a ball are completed. Therefore, for example, in the case of a 6R / 15R open pattern, the 1st R to the 6th R are rounds with balls, and the 7th R to 15R are rounds without balls.

The ordinary winning means 59 is a non-opening / closing type winning means having no opening / closing means, and includes a game ball detecting means 59a for detecting a winning game ball. Further, for example, one is also arranged on the side of, for example, the large winning means 58 on the right flow path 74b side. When a game ball wins in the ordinary winning means 59, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls per winning.

Further, on the liquid crystal display means 60, for example, the effect symbol 80 is variablely displayed in parallel with the variable display of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, and the first and first special symbols are displayed in a variable manner. 2. Various images such as the first and second hold display images X1 to X4 and Y1 to Y4 indicating the number of special hold items can be displayed.

Here, as shown in FIG. 15 and the like, the effect symbol 80 is composed of a combination of a number portion 80a composed of numbers such as 1 to 8 and a character or other decorative portion 80b attached to the number portion. For example, it is possible to fluctuate in a plurality of rows in a predetermined direction (here, three rows in the left-right direction). , Left, right, middle, etc. are stopped in a predetermined order so as to make a final stop substantially at the same time as the fluctuation stop of the first and second special symbols. In the effect symbol 80, for example, when all the symbols are the same, the jackpot effect mode is used, and in other cases, the off effect mode is used. When the first and second special symbols are the first and second jackpot modes, the effect mode is set. The effect symbol 80 is a jackpot effect mode, and when the first and second special symbols are the first and second off modes, the effect symbol 80 is an off effect mode.

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

Further, sub-control boards such as an effect control board 104, a liquid crystal control board 105, a payout control board 106, and a launch control board 107 are connected below the main control board 103. The effect control board (sub control means) 104 performs effect control based on control commands from the main control board 103, and includes speakers 18, 25, illumination means 108, movable effect means 61 to 64, and blower effect means 26. In addition to various effect means such as, an effect button 34, a cross operation means 35, and other operation means are connected. The illumination means 108 is composed of LEDs and the like arranged in various unit parts on the game board 16 in addition to the inside of the upper and lower decorative covers 27 and 33.

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

The main control board 103 includes a normal random number creation processing means 111, a normal start port check processing means 112, a normal random number storage means 113, a normal symbol processing means 114, and a normal symbol display control means 115, which are composed of a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like. Ordinary profit state generation means 116, special random number creation processing means 117, special start port check processing means 118, special random number storage means 119, special symbol processing means 120, special symbol display control means 121, jackpot game generation means 122, special game state. It includes a generation unit 123, a winning processing unit 124, a control command transmission unit 125, and the like.

The ordinary random number creating processing means 111 is configured to repeatedly generate a hit determination random number or the like used for determining whether or not the changed ordinary symbol is the hit mode at predetermined time intervals. The normal start port check processing means 112 performs processing based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol starting means 55, and the normal random number creation processing means 111 is based on the fact that the normal symbol starting means 55 detects the game ball. It is configured to acquire the created ordinary random number information such as the hit determination random number value and store the ordinary random number information in the first-in first-out type ordinary random number storage means 113 up to a predetermined upper limit holding number (for example, 4). Has been done.

The ordinary symbol processing means 114 performs processing related to variable display of ordinary symbols, and the ordinary symbol display means 51 is in a state where variable display is possible, and one or more hit determination random numbers are stored in the ordinary random number storage means 113. The hit determination random number value is taken out from the beginning of the queue of the ordinary random number information stored in the ordinary random number storage means 113 on condition that the number is (ordinary holding number is 1 or more), and the hit determination random number value is set in advance. A hit judgment function that judges hit / miss according to whether or not it matches the specified hit judgment value, and a normal stop that selects the type of stop symbol after the normal symbol changes based on the hit / miss judgment result. It is equipped with a symbol selection function, a fluctuation time selection function for selecting the fluctuation time of a normal symbol, and the like.

The ordinary symbol display control means 115 controls the display of the ordinary symbol display means 51 based on the ordinary symbol processing by the ordinary symbol processing means 114, and the ordinary symbol display means 51 is in a state where variable display is possible and the ordinary random number storage means. On the condition that one or more ordinary random number information is stored in 113 (the number of ordinary pending numbers is 1 or more), the ordinary symbol display means 51 starts to change the ordinary symbol, and the ordinary symbol processing means 114 selects it. Based on the elapse of the changed fluctuation time, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped by the stop symbol also selected by the normal symbol processing means 114.

The ordinary profit state generating means 116 is the second special symbol when the stop symbol after the change of the ordinary symbol display means 51 becomes a hit mode based on the result of the hit determination by the ordinary symbol processing means 114. The starting means 57 is adapted to generate a normal profit state that changes to an open state according to, for example, any of a plurality of types of open / close patterns. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, a normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 opening) and an extended opening / closing pattern (for example) set so that the opening time is longer than this normal opening / closing pattern. Two types of opening / closing patterns (2 seconds x 3 times opening) are set. In the case of the opening extension state (with opening extension) described later, the extension opening / closing pattern is set, and in other cases (without opening extension). Normally, the opening / closing pattern is selected for each.

The special random number creation processing means 117 includes a jackpot determination random number used for determining jackpot / miss, a symbol determination random number used for selecting a stop symbol after a change of a special symbol, a variation pattern random number used for selecting a variation pattern, and other predetermined random numbers. It is configured to perform a special random number creation process that repeatedly generates random numbers.

The special starting port check processing means 118 performs processing based on the winning of the game ball to the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57, and the first and second special symbol starting means (symbol starting means) 56. The first and second special random number information such as the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value created by the special random number creation processing means 117 based on the winning of the game ball in any of, 57 (still started). The special random number storage means (random number storage means, hold storage means) is obtained by acquiring (specific information regarding the variable display of no symbol) and limiting the first and second special random number information to a predetermined upper limit holding number (for example, 4). ) 119, and the first and second hold increase commands for designating the first and second special hold numbers after the increase are transmitted to the effect control board 104 via the control command transmission means 125. ing.

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

The special symbol processing means 120 performs processing related to the variable display of the first and second special symbols, and when the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are in a state where the variable display is possible, the second special symbol processing means 120 is used. If the number of special reservations is 1 or more, the first jackpot determination random number value is extracted from the queue of the second special random number information, and if only the number of special reservations is 1 or more, the queue of the first special random number information is extracted. The jackpot judgment function that judges jackpot / miss according to whether or not the jackpot judgment random number value matches a predetermined jackpot judgment value, and the first and second special random number information according to the result of the jackpot judgment. A special stop symbol selection function that selects the stop symbol after the change of the first and second special symbols based on the included jackpot symbol random number value, etc., and the fluctuation pattern of the first and second special symbols according to the result of the jackpot judgment. It is equipped with a variable pattern selection function that selects from multiple types.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, as the variation pattern of the effect symbol 80, a reach-less variation pattern that is an out-of-reach mode without going through a reach, and a reach A out / jackpot that is an out-of-reach mode or a jackpot mode by executing the reach effect A after the reach is established. Five types of variation pattern, reach B off / jackpot variation pattern in which reach effect B is executed after the reach is established and reach B is out or jackpot mode, and reach C jackpot variation pattern in which reach effect C is executed after reach is established and the jackpot is achieved. Is provided, and each variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 22 according to the jackpot determination result. In the example of FIG. 22, when the jackpot determination result is out of order, three fluctuation patterns of no reach, out of reach A, and out of reach B are selected with a selection ratio of 245: 5: 1, and the jackpot determination result is a jackpot ( In the case of non-probability), two fluctuation patterns of reach A jackpot and reach B jackpot are selected with a selectivity of 80: 171. If the jackpot determination result is jackpot (probability variation), reach A jackpot and reach B are selected. Three fluctuation patterns of jackpot and reach C jackpot are selected with a selectivity of 71:170:10.

As is clear from FIG. 22, assuming that the jackpot probability is 1/300, the reliability of the jackpot game occurrence (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot reliability) is 0% for the non-reach fluctuation pattern and 9.2% for the reach A fluctuation pattern. , The reach B fluctuation pattern is 53.3%, the reach C fluctuation pattern is 100%, and the reliability of the jackpot game occurrence with the probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation jackpot reliability) is the reachless variation pattern. The reach A fluctuation pattern is 0%, the reach A fluctuation pattern is 4.3%, the reach B fluctuation pattern is 26.6%, and the reach C fluctuation pattern is 100%.

Further, at the start of the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, the first and second hold reduction commands for designating the first and second special hold counts after the reduction, the fluctuation pattern command for specifying the fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol 80, and so on. A symbol designation command or the like for designating the stop symbol of the first and second special symbols is transmitted to the effect control board 104 via the control command transmission means 125. On the other hand, if the first and second special symbols are both 0 and the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols is completed and the first and second special symbols are in the fluctuation standby state, the customer is waiting. The demo command is transmitted to the effect control board 104 via the control command transmission means 125.

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

The jackpot game generating means (profit state generating means) 122 generates a jackpot game (first and second special profit states) that is advantageous to the player, and the special symbol processing means 120 determines the jackpot determination result (specific result). When the stop symbol after the change of the first and second special symbols becomes the first and second big hit mode (specific mode) based on the above, the big winning means 58 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern. It is configured to generate a jackpot game (special game).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when the first special symbol is the first jackpot mode, any one of the four types of jackpot games A1 to A4 is used, and the second special symbol is the second jackpot mode. If this happens, one of the 10 types of jackpot games B1 to B10 is executed. The jackpot opening pattern corresponding to each jackpot game is as shown in FIG. For example, in the jackpot game A1, 15 rounds with balls are executed, and in the jackpot game B10, 4 rounds with balls and 11 rounds without balls are executed.

The special game state generating means 123 generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player after the end of the jackpot game. The special gaming state is a combination of a high probability state and an open extension state, for example, a "latent state" in which a high probability state occurs and an open extension state does not occur, and a "probability change" in which both a high probability state and an open extension state occur. There are three possible types: "state" and "time saving state" in which the open extension state does not occur and the high probability state does not occur. The normal gaming state is a state in which neither the high probability state nor the open extension state occurs.

In the high probability state, the probability that the first and second special symbols are in the jackpot mode is set to a high probability by increasing the number of jackpot determination values as compared with the other low probability states. ..

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

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, either a "probability change state" or a "time saving state" is generated for each type of jackpot game, for example, whether the next jackpot game occurs or the first one by then. , When the second special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times, the probabilistic state or the time saving state is terminated.

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

The control command transmission means 125 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to a sub control board such as the effect control board 104 to give a control command. In addition to the above-mentioned control commands, the control commands transmitted from the main control board 103 to the effect control board 104 include error commands, error release commands, acquired ball count commands, jackpot status specification commands (special game commands), and jackpot payout related information. There are specified commands, etc.

The error command is transmitted according to the type of error when an error such as a door opening error, a magnetic detection error, a radio wave detection error, a payout error, a winning switch error, or an illegal winning error occurs. Further, when the error is cleared, the error clearing command is transmitted according to the type of the error.

The acquired ball number command (BExxH) is related to the number of prize balls acquired during the jackpot game, and as shown in FIG. 11, three types of first to third acquired ball number commands are provided. The first winning ball number command (BE01H to BE0FH) is transmitted at the time of winning the big prize means 58, and is "01H" (one prize ball) in the lower byte corresponding to the number of prize balls of the big prize means 58. ) ~ "0FH" (15 prize balls) are set. The second winning ball number command (BE11H to BE1FH) is transmitted at the time of over-winning to the big prize means 58, and is "11H" (prize ball 1) in the lower byte corresponding to the number of prize balls of the big prize means 58. (Pieces) to "1FH" (15 prize balls) are set. Here, the over-winning means a winning that exceeds the maximum count number of one round, that is, a winning of the ninth and subsequent pieces if the maximum count number is 8, and in this embodiment, the winning in the round without payout is also this over-winning. And.

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

The jackpot state specification command (F4xxH) specifies "spec information", "big hit normal game state", and "big hit game type" for the jackpot game, and as shown in FIG. 12, at the start of the jackpot game (big hit start). It is now transmitted at multiple timings during the jackpot game, such as at the start of the interval), at the start of each round, at the end of each round (at the start of the interval between rounds), at the end of the jackpot game (at the start of the jackpot end interval), etc. There is.

The "spec information" indicates which of the plurality of types the specifications of the model are, and as shown in FIG. 13A, for example, the first 1st byte of the lower byte of the jackpot state specification command (F4xxH). A second bit is assigned, and for example, "00" is set for the L spec and "11" is set for the W spec. This pachinko machine is set to, for example, an L spec, and the specifications of the jackpot game shown in FIG. 10 correspond to this L spec.

The "game state before the jackpot" indicates which of the plurality of types of game states the gaming state before the start of the jackpot game is, and as shown in FIG. 13A, the jackpot state designation command (F4xxH) For example, the 3rd and 4th bits of the lower byte are assigned, and "00" is assigned to the 2 bits if there is no low probability / open extension, and "01" is assigned to the 2 bits if there is a low probability / open extension. If there is a high probability / opening extension, "10" is set, and if there is a high probability / opening extension, "11" is set. In the present embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game, either a probabilistic state (high probability / with open extension) or a time-saving state (low probability / with open extension) occurs (FIG. 10), for example, the first and second specials. When the symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (50 times, 20 times, etc.), the probabilistic change state and the time saving state end and the normal game state (low probability, no opening extension) is reached. There is an open extension, there is a low probability / open extension, and there is a low probability / no open extension.

The "big hit game type" indicates which of the big hit games A1 to A4 and B1 to B10 shown in FIG. 10, and as shown in FIG. 13A, the lower byte of the big hit state designation command (F4xxH). For example, the 5th to 8th bits are assigned, and any of "0001" to "1110" is set in the 4 bits corresponding to the jackpot games A1 to A4 and B1 to B10. ing.

From the above, for example, when the first special symbol becomes the jackpot mode and the jackpot game A1 occurs during the normal game state with low accuracy and no opening extension, the lower byte of the jackpot state designation command is "00000001B", that is, "01H". ".

The jackpot payout related information designation command specifies various information (predetermined information) regarding the number of prize balls expected to be acquired during the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as the number of planned balls to be acquired), and is as shown in FIG. 13 (b). There are three types of commands: a round number designation command (ADxxH), a maximum count number designation command (AExxH), and a grand prize opening prize ball number designation command (AFxxH). Further, the round number specification command (ADxxH) is, for example, a maximum round number specification command (AD01H to AD10H), a medium round number specification command (AD11H to AD20H), and a small round number specification command (AD01H to AD20H) corresponding to the number of rounds with balls. AD21H to AD30H) and a minimum number of rounds designation command (AD31H to AD40H) are provided.

The maximum number of rounds specification command (AD01H to AD10H) specifies the maximum number of rounds among a plurality of types of jackpot rounds, and "01H" (1R) to "10H" in the lower byte corresponding to the maximum number of rounds. "(16R) is set. In this embodiment, the maximum number of rounds with balls is 15R (FIG. 10), so the command for specifying the maximum number of rounds is "AD0FH".

The middle round number specification command (AD11H to AD20H) that specifies the number of middle rounds specifies the number of middle rounds among the number of jackpot rounds of multiple types, and "11H" is added to the lower byte corresponding to the number of middle rounds. Any of (1R) to "20H" (16R) is set. In this embodiment, since the number of middle rounds of the round with balls is 10R (FIG. 10), the command for specifying the number of middle rounds is "AD1AH".

The small round number specification commands (AD21H to AD30H) specify the number of small rounds among a plurality of types of jackpot rounds, and "21H" (1R) to "30H" are assigned to the lower byte corresponding to the number of small rounds. "(16R) is set. In this embodiment, since the number of small rounds of the round with balls is 6R (FIG. 10), the command for specifying the number of small rounds is "AD26H".

The minimum number of rounds specification command (AD31H to AD40H) specifies the minimum number of rounds among a plurality of types of jackpot rounds, and "31H" (1R) to "40H" in the lower byte corresponding to the minimum number of rounds. "(16R) is set. In this embodiment, since the minimum number of rounds with balls is 4R (FIG. 10), the minimum number of rounds designation command is "AD34H".

If the number of rounds with balls is less than 4, for example, it is not necessary to send all four types of round number specification commands. For example, when there are two types of rounds with balls, only the maximum number of rounds specification command and the minimum number of rounds specification command may be transmitted.

The maximum count number specification command (AExxH) specifies the maximum count number in one round, and the maximum count number is set in the lower byte. Since the maximum count number is 8 in this embodiment, the maximum count number designation command is "AE08H". Further, the big prize opening prize ball number designation command (AFxxH) specifies the number of prize balls of the big prize means 58, and the prize ball number is set in the lower byte. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls of the large prize means 58 is 12, so the command for designating the number of prize balls of the large prize opening is “AF0CH”.

As shown in FIG. 12, the above jackpot payout related information designation commands are used at the start of the jackpot game (at the start of the jackpot start interval), at the start of each round, at the end of each round (at the start of the interval between rounds), and at the end of the jackpot game. In addition to being transmitted at multiple timings in the jackpot game such as time (at the start of the jackpot end interval), when the power is turned on, when the power is restored, when the customer waiting demo starts, when the first and second special symbols start to change, etc. It is also sent at the timing.

As shown in FIG. 8, the effect control board 104 includes a special hold quantity display control means 131 composed of a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., a launch guidance notification control means 132, an error notification control means 133, a volume adjusting means 134, and a light amount. The adjustment means 135, the power saving mode setting means 136, the acquired ball number management means 137, the symbol variation effect control means 138, the jackpot effect control means 139, the customer waiting control means 140, the movable body return control means 141, and the like are provided.

The special hold quantity display control means (hold display control means) 131 controls the display (hold display) of the first and second special hold quantity on the liquid crystal display means 60, and as shown in FIG. 15 and the like, Corresponding to the increase / decrease in the number of first and second special holdings, the first holding display images X1 to X4 for the first special holding number (maximum 4 pieces) and the second of the second special holding number (maximum 4 pieces). 2 The holding display images Y1 to Y4 and the changing holding image Z corresponding to the changing first and second special symbols are configured to be displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 via the liquid crystal control board 105.

In the present embodiment, in order to preferentially digest the reserved storage of the second special symbol over the reserved storage of the first special symbol, the second special symbol side is prioritized also for the reserved display, for example, the first reserved display image X1 to. The second hold display images Y1 to Y4 are partially overlapped and displayed on the front side of the X4. When the first and second hold increase commands are received from the main control board 103, the first and second hold display images X1 and Y1 are additionally displayed at the end of the queue. Further, when the first and second hold reduction commands are received from the main control board 103, the first and second hold display images X1 and Y1 are shifted one by one toward the front side of the queue. The extruded first and second reserved display images X1 and Y1 are moved to, for example, a predetermined position to be changed to the variable pending image Z. Since the fluctuation of the second special symbol has priority over the first special symbol, the number of the first reserved display images X1 may increase while the second reserved display images Y1 to are displayed. Will not decrease.

The launch guidance notification control means 132 controls the display of the launch guidance image 151 to the effect that the launch should be aimed at one of the left and right sides of the game area 23 and other launch guidance notifications. The launch guidance image 151 includes a left-handed guidance image 151a (FIG. 16 (a)) such as "← left-handed" indicating that the image should be launched aiming at the left-flow path 74a side, and a right-hand flow path 74b side. There is a right-handed guidance image 151b (FIG. 16 (b)) such as "right-handed →" to the effect that it should be fired.

In the present embodiment, the probability that the normal symbol display means 51 will be a hit mode is low during the normal game state, and even if the normal symbol display means 51 is a hit mode and a normal profit state is generated, the opening time of the second special symbol starting means 57 is short. Therefore, the probability of winning the second special symbol starting means 57 is extremely low (FIG. 9). Therefore, during the normal gaming state, rather than hitting right at the normal symbol starting means 55 and the second special symbol starting means 57 on the right flow path 74b side, hit left and make the first special from the left flow path 74a side. It is advantageous for the player to aim for a prize in the symbol starting means 56. Therefore, it is desirable to display the left-handed guidance image 151a at a predetermined timing, for example, at the end of the special gaming state.

On the other hand, since the big winning means 58 is open during the big hit game, the player should aim at the big winning means 58 on the right flow path 74b side and hit right. Further, during the open extension state, the probability that the normal symbol display means 51 will be a hit mode is high, and the opening time of the second special symbol starting means 57 when the normal symbol display means 51 is a hit mode and a normal profit state is generated becomes long. (FIG. 9), it is advantageous for the player to hit right at the normal symbol starting means 55 and the second special symbol starting means 57 on the right flow path 74b side. Therefore, for example, it is desirable to display the right-handed guidance image 151b during the jackpot game and the open extension state.

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

The error notification control means 133 controls error notification, for example, error notification to the liquid crystal display means 60 via the liquid crystal control board 105 from the time when the error command is received from the main control board 103 to the time when the error cancellation command is received. Error notification such as displaying the image 152 is executed. For example, in the case of a door opening error, an error notification image 152 such as "door opening" is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 from the time when the door opening command is received from the main control board 103 to the time when the door opening release command is received. (Fig. 17).

The volume adjusting means 134 controls the volume setting, and the volume adjusting notification image 153a indicating that the operation for adjusting the volume is possible during the volume adjusting period in which the volume can be adjusted by the player's operation ( FIG. 18A) is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 at a predetermined timing, and when the player operates the volume adjustment during the volume adjustment possible period, the volume setting image 153b (FIG. 19) showing the volume setting status. (A)) is configured to be displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60. In the present embodiment, the left key 35c and the right key 35d of the cross operation means 35 are assigned for the volume adjustment operation, and if the left key 35c is pressed during the volume adjustable period, the volume is lowered and the right key 35d is pressed. If so, the volume will increase. An operation means dedicated to the volume adjustment operation may be provided.

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

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

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

The light amount adjusting means 135 controls the light amount adjustment of the lighting means 108, and the light amount adjustment to the effect that the operation for adjusting the light amount is possible during the light amount adjustable period in which the light amount can be adjusted by the player's operation. The possible notification image 154a (FIG. 18 (b)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 at a predetermined timing, and when the player operates the light amount adjustment during the light amount adjustable period, the light amount setting indicating the light amount setting status is shown. The image 154b (FIG. 19 (b)) is configured to be displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60. In the present embodiment, the upper key 35a and the lower key 35b of the cross operation means 35 are assigned for the light amount adjustment operation, and if the upper key 35a is pressed during the light amount adjustable period, the light amount is increased and the lower key 35b is pressed. If so, the amount of light will decrease. In addition, an operation means dedicated to the light amount adjustment operation may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 18B, the light amount adjustable notification image 154a is composed of an illustration showing, for example, an upper key 35a and a lower key 35b used for light amount adjustment, and the characters “with light amount adjustment”. Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, the light amount setting image 154b is composed of a plurality of (5) scale images corresponding to the light amount of a predetermined stage (for example, 5 stages) and the characters of "light amount". The number of scale images corresponding to the light amount setting of is displayed in a mode (for example, display color) different from that of other scale images.

When the player operates either the up key 35a or the down key 35b during the light amount adjustable period, for example, when the light amount adjustable notification image 154a (FIG. 18 (b)) is displayed, the light amount is adjusted, for example. The possible notification image 154a is erased from the liquid crystal display means 60. Further, the light amount is changed according to the player's operation, and the light amount setting image 154b (FIG. 19B) corresponding to the changed light amount is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60, for example, for a certain period of time.

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

The power saving mode setting means 136 sets the power saving mode. When the power saving mode that consumes less power than the normal mode is selected, the power saving mode is set to the power saving mode while waiting for a customer, and the power saving mode is in progress. The power saving mode notification image 155 (FIG. 20) indicating that the power saving mode is displayed is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60. During the power saving mode, for example, the energization of the illumination means 108 is stopped. It should be noted that a switching operation means for selecting either the normal mode or the power saving mode may be provided, for example, on the back side of the front frame 3 so that the person in charge of the game hall or the like can operate it. Further, for example, when the volume is set in a predetermined range (for example, the first stage of the first to fifth stages), it is set to the power saving mode, and in other cases, it is set to the normal mode, etc. The normal mode and the power saving mode may be automatically switched according to the setting status of the setting item (for example, volume) of.

The acquired ball number management means 137 manages each value related to the acquisition of prize balls during the jackpot game, for example, three types of values of "planned acquisition ball number", "acquired ball number", and "total acquired ball number". For example, it is configured to execute the acquired ball number management process shown in FIG. 21 for each periodic interrupt. Here, the "number of balls to be acquired" is the number of prize balls expected to be acquired during the jackpot game, and the "number of acquired balls" is the number of prize balls actually acquired (paid out) during the jackpot game, "total". "Number of winning balls" is the total number of winning prize balls in the consecutive villas of the jackpot game.

In this acquired ball number management process (FIG. 21), first, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation, which is the jackpot mode, is started for any of the first and second special symbols (S1, S2). These S1 and S2 can be determined based on the fluctuation pattern command, the symbol designation command, and the like transmitted from the main control board 103. Then, when the symbol variation that is the jackpot mode is started for any of the first and second special symbols (S1: Yes → S2: Yes), the calculation formula of the number of balls to be acquired corresponding to the jackpot game type is used. , The number of rounds (maximum, medium, small, minimum), the maximum count, and the number of large prize-winning prize balls are calculated as the number of balls to be acquired (profit amount to be acquired).

Here, on the effect control board 104, the correspondence between the jackpot game types A1 to A4 and B1 to B10 as shown in FIG. 10 and the calculation formulas A to D of the number of balls to be acquired is, for example, for each game state before the jackpot. It is possible to select a calculation formula that is stored in advance and should be used for calculating the number of balls to be acquired based on the information such as the jackpot game type obtained from the fluctuation pattern command or the like. The calculation formulas A to D for the number of balls to be acquired are defined as shown in FIG. 14, for example.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, the values of the maximum, medium, small, and minimum number of rounds, the maximum number of counts, and the number of large winning opening prize balls constituting these formulas A to D are shown. Multiple types of jackpot-related information specification commands (predetermined information commands) sent from the main control board 103 at the start of symbol fluctuation, that is, maximum round number specification command (round number command), medium round number specification command (round number command) , Small round number specification command (round number command), minimum round number specification command (round number command), maximum count number specification command (maximum count number command), big prize opening prize ball number specification command (prize ball number command) It can be obtained.

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

On the other hand, when it is not at the start of fluctuation of the first and second special symbols (S1: No), or when it is at the start of fluctuation in which the first and second special symbols are out of alignment (S2: No), the processing of S3 is performed. Is not executed. As described above, by transmitting the jackpot payout related information designation command to the effect control board 104 at the start of the change of the first and second special symbols, the symbol is sent at the start of the change of the first and second special symbols. Since it is possible to calculate the number of balls to be acquired in the jackpot game after the change, it is possible to execute the effect regarding the number of balls to be acquired during the change of the first and second special symbols before the start of the jackpot game.

In this embodiment, the jackpot state designation command and the jackpot payout related information designation command are transmitted to the effect control board 104 at a plurality of timings during the jackpot game including the start of the jackpot game (FIG. 12). ), For example, the processing of S3 may be executed at each of those timings to recalculate the number of balls to be acquired. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not the value obtained from the jackpot payout related information specification command is the same as the value acquired at the previous timing, and if it is not the same, the number of balls to be acquired is recalculated. good. In this way, by transmitting the jackpot state designation command and the jackpot payout related information designation command not only at the start of the jackpot game but also at many other timings to the effect control board 104, the correct value is affected by noise and the like. Can be corrected to the correct value at an early stage even if it cannot be transmitted.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not any of the first to third acquired ball count commands has been received (S4, S6, S8). Then, when the first winning ball number command transmitted at the time of winning the big winning means 58 is received (S4: Yes), the winning ball number (12 in this case) obtained from the command is used as the winning ball number. Add to the total number of balls won (S5).

In addition, when the second winning ball number command sent at the time of over winning is received (S6: Yes), the winning ball number (12 in this case) obtained from the command is used as the winning ball number and the total winning ball number. Add to the number of balls to be acquired (S7). The over prize is a prize that exceeds the maximum count number in one round, or is a prize in a round without a ball, and the number of balls to be acquired calculated in S3 does not take into account the number of prize balls due to the over prize. The number of prize balls per minute needs to be added not only to the number of acquired balls and the total number of acquired balls but also to the number of planned balls to be acquired.

In addition, when the third winning ball number command transmitted at the time of winning a prize to a winning means other than the large winning means 58 is received (S8: Yes), the number of winning balls obtained from the command is the number of acquired balls and the total acquisition. Add to the number of balls and the number of balls to be acquired (S9). Since the number of balls to be won calculated in S3 does not take into account the winning amount to the winning means other than the big winning means 58, the number of winning balls to the winning means other than the big winning means 58 is only the number of winning balls. It is necessary to add to the number of balls to be acquired.

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

The symbol variation effect control means (effect control means) 138 controls the variation display of the effect symbol 80 and the effect associated therewith, and is the effect symbol control means 138a, the advance notice effect control means 138b, the timer effect control means 138c, and the planned acquisition ball. It is equipped with a number advance notice effect control means 138d and the like.

The effect symbol control means 138a controls the display of the effect symbol 80 and the accompanying voice output, illumination emission, and the like, and when a variation pattern command is received from the main control board 103, the effect pattern is changed to a designated variation pattern. Based on the fluctuation of the effect symbol 80, the accompanying voice output and illumination emission are started, and when the variation stop command is received, the effect symbol 80 is selected based on the symbol designation command and the variation pattern command. It is designed to stop the fluctuation of the signal, and also stop the audio output and the illumination emission that accompany it.

The notice effect control means 138b has the first and second special symbols and the effect, such as whether or not the stop symbol after the change of the first and second special symbols becomes the first and second jackpot modes and the jackpot game occurs. It controls the advance notice effect regarding the fluctuation of the symbol 80. As this advance notice effect, there are "look-ahead advance notice effect" performed based on the look-ahead determination result by the look-ahead determination means 118a, "normal advance notice effect" performed based on the jackpot determination result at the start of symbol change by the special symbol processing means 120, and the like. be.

Further, in the "look-ahead notice effect", for example, the same mode of effect is executed in a plurality of symbol changes up to the symbol change corresponding to the special random number information that is the target of the look-ahead determination based on the look-ahead determination result. In addition to the "continuous effect", the first and second hold display images X1 and Y1 and the changing hold image Z are set based on the look-ahead determination result, and the first and second special symbols are the first and second big hit modes. There is a "look-ahead hold change effect" or the like that is displayed in a predetermined display mode as shown in FIG. 15 according to the reliability (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot reliability) or the like.

Further, in the "normal advance notice effect", the advance notice image or the like is displayed according to the jackpot reliability or the like at a predetermined timing while the effect symbol 80 is changing. Further, as a normal advance notice effect, a button advance notice effect or the like for displaying a advance notice image or the like when the effect button 34 or the like is operated in a predetermined operation mode during the operation valid period may be provided.

Regarding the look-ahead notice effect, the advance notice effect control means 138b draws a lottery to start execution when certain conditions such as receiving the first and second hold increase commands and not performing the look-ahead continuous effect are being performed, and a plurality of types. When at least one of the look-ahead notice effects (pre-reading continuous effect, look-ahead hold change effect, etc.) is won, the execution of the look-ahead advance notice effect is started, and the normal advance notice effect is, for example, the first and second special symbols. When the lottery is performed at the start of fluctuation, that is, when the first and second hold reduction commands, fluctuation pattern commands, and symbol designation commands are received, for example, within a certain period of time, and when at least one of a plurality of types of normal advance notice effects is won. , It is configured to execute the normal advance notice effect while the effect symbol 80 is changed.

In the present embodiment, in the case of the reach B fluctuation pattern, as shown in FIG. 23, the notice b and the notice a before the notice b can be executed as a normal notice effect. As shown in FIG. 25, the notice b displays a moving image of a scene of drawing a fortune, and depending on the result of the fortune, for example, three types of notices b1 to b3 are provided, and "Kokichi" is the notice b1. "Nakayoshi" is the notice b2, and "Daikichi" is the notice b3. The notices b1 to b3 are subject to the timer effect described later. Further, the notice a executed before the notices b1 to b3 displays, for example, a predetermined character image as shown in FIG. 26, which is also a target of the timer effect described later.

While the notice a and the notice b are being executed, an arbitrary effect sound is output, and the notice effect sound is assigned to the audio channels 20 and 21 as shown in FIG. 29.

In the case of the reach B fluctuation pattern, there are six types of notice combinations that can be executed: the notices b1 to b3 and the notices a + b1 to a + b3 that execute the notices a before the notices b1 to b3, for example, FIG. 23. As shown in the notice selection table of, one of the six types of notice and no notice is selected at a predetermined selection rate in the case of a miss and the case of a big hit.

In the example of FIG. 23, seven types of notices b1 to b3 and notices a + b1 to a + b3 have a selection rate of 200: 90: 65: 0: 90: 54: 0 in the case of a reach B out-of-reach fluctuation pattern. In the case of the reach B jackpot fluctuation pattern, each is selected with a selection rate of 50:90:125:10:90:124:10. Therefore, in the case of the reach B fluctuation pattern, if either the notice b3 or the notice a + b3 appears, that is, if Daikichi appears in the Omikuji, it will always be a big hit. Moreover, although the jackpot reliability is 20% without notice, the jackpot reliability is higher when any notice appears. Further, in the present embodiment, since any of the notices b1 to b3 always appears after the notice a, it can be said that the notice a is a notice effect for the appearance of the notices b1 to b3.

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

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

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

Further, when displaying a plurality of timer images 156a, 156b, ... At different times, the number of timer images 156a (timer stock number) that has not yet been displayed is, for example, "timer stock: 1" as shown in FIG. 27. It is possible to notify the player by the timer stock number notification image 159 as described above.

Further, during the timekeeping by the timer image 156, a timer timekeeping sound such as "beep beep" is output every time a predetermined unit time (for example, 1 second) elapses. As shown in FIG. 29, this timer timekeeping sound is assigned to the audio channel 22ch, and when displaying a plurality of timer images 156a, 156b, ..., A common timer timekeeping sound is used for all of them. In this embodiment, since the timekeeping speed and the subtraction timing are the same among the plurality of timer images 156a, 156b, ..., There is no sense of discomfort even if a common timer timekeeping sound is used, and a limited audio channel is effectively enabled. It can be used.

Further, whether or not the timer effect control means 138c executes the timer effect for the advance notice (specific effect) that can be the target of the timer effect in the lottery for the advance notice effect by the advance notice effect control means 138b. Is selected, for example, by lottery. In the present embodiment, when any of the advance notices b1 to b3 and the advance notices a + b1 to a + b3 (FIG. 23) is selected by the advance notice effect control means 138b, each advance notice is based on the timer effect selection table shown in FIG. 24. It is designed to select whether or not to execute the timer effect.

The timer effect selection table shown in FIG. 24A is used when any one of the notices b1 to b3 is selected, and the selection rate with / without the timer effect is 80:29 in the case of the notice b1. In the case of the notice b2, it is set to 50:59, and in the case of the notice b3, it is set to 0:109. As described above, in the example of FIG. 24 (a), the notice b3 (Daikichi) appears only when the timer effect is present, and the result is better with the notice b when there is a timer effect than when there is no timer effect. It is more likely to be obtained.

Further, the timer effect selection table shown in FIG. 24B is used when any one of the notices a + b1 to a + b3 is selected, and the notices a and b have no timer effect, no / no, yes / yes, and have. The selection rate is set to 50:40:19 for the notice a + b1, 20:50:39 for the notice a + b2, and 0: 9: 100 for the notice a + b3. As described above, in the example of FIG. 24B, the notice b3 (Daikichi) appears only when the timer effect is executed for the notice b, and the timer effect is applied to both the notices a and b. The case where it appears is most likely to be the notice b3 (Daikichi).

In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, one of a plurality of notices is selected according to the jackpot determination result, and the timer effect is performed for the notice (target effect) as shown in FIG. 24. You have selected whether or not. Therefore, the appearance of the notices a, b1 to b3 corresponds to the jackpot reliability, but the appearance of the timer effect for those notices corresponds to the reliability for the appearance of each notice, but the jackpot. It does not directly correspond to reliability, but only indirectly.

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

The time counting may be started substantially at the same time as the timer image 156 is displayed, or the time counting may be started after a predetermined time has elapsed after the timer image 156 is displayed. For example, from the start of the display of the timer image 156. It is desirable to configure the configuration so that the longer the timekeeping waiting time until the start of timekeeping, the higher the reliability (for example, the jackpot reliability) regarding the appearance of a predetermined event.

Further, regarding the timer effect, the pre-timed effect may be executed before the start of the timed period of the timer effect. In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the timer initial value increase effect as an example of the pre-timekeeping effect. As shown in FIG. 28A, the timer image 156 showing a predetermined value such as 0 is first displayed, and during the predetermined operation valid period, for example, the effect button 34 is displayed to the player. An operation guidance image 160 prompting an operation (for example, a continuous striking operation) is displayed, and the timer value is increased to a predetermined timer initial value according to the continuous striking operation of the effect button (operation means) 34 by the player (FIG. 28 (b). )) It is designed to be. If the effect button 34 is not operated during the operation valid period, the timer value may be forcibly increased to the timer initial value at a predetermined timing. In the timer initial value increase effect, the timer initial value may be increased to a predetermined timer initial value without requiring the player to operate the effect button 34 or the like.

The planned acquisition number of balls notice effect control means 138d controls the planned acquisition number of balls advance notice effect regarding the number of planned acquisition balls in the jackpot game generated after the change, and during the jackpot fluctuation in which the effect symbol 80 is the jackpot effect mode. , It is possible to execute the announcement of the number of balls to be acquired based on the number of balls to be acquired obtained from the acquired ball number management means 137.

As a notice effect of the number of balls to be acquired, for example, as shown in FIGS. 32 (b) and 32 (c), the player is made to repeatedly hit the effect button 34, and the display of the number of balls to be acquired is counted up based on the continuous hit operation. Count-up production etc. can be considered.

The jackpot effect control means 139 controls the effect related to the jackpot game. For example, various effect images are displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 during the jackpot start interval, the jackpot round, the inter-round interval, and the jackpot end interval. During a predetermined period during the jackpot game, the number of acquired balls, the number of planned acquisition balls, and the total number of acquired balls can be displayed from the acquired ball number management means 137.

Further, in the present embodiment, the correct value obtained from the acquired ball number management means 137 is always displayed for the acquired ball number and the total acquired ball number, but the acquired ball number is smaller than the actual number at the beginning of the jackpot game. It is possible to display a value (referred to as a value displayed before promotion) and execute a promotion effect that increases the number of balls to be acquired to the original value at a predetermined timing (for example, during the third round) during the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, in the case of the jackpot games A2, B2, B5 to B7, the promotion effect of the number of balls to be acquired is executed. For example, in the case of the jackpot game A2, the number of balls to be acquired is displayed as "576" as the display value before promotion at the beginning, and for example, in the promotion effect executed during the third round, the number of balls to be acquired is the original value. It is designed to increase to "1440".

When the jackpot effect control means 139 is used to promote the number of balls to be acquired during the jackpot game, the number of balls to be acquired is not the correct value in the advance notice of the number of balls to be acquired during the previous symbol change. Use the pre-promotion display value.

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

30 and 31 show an example of the image display of the liquid crystal display means 60 after the reach is established during the variation display of the effect symbol 80 by the reach B jackpot variation pattern. In this example, the notice a + b3 (see FIG. 23) is selected by the lottery at the start of the fluctuation, and the timer effect is selected for both the notice a and the notice b (see FIG. 24 (b)), and the notice a is selected. It is assumed that the initial timer value of the timer effect for the notice b3 is set to 30 seconds and 40 seconds, respectively. That is, before the execution of the first timer effect (first timekeeping effect) in which the time is measured for 30 seconds (first specific time) before the execution of the notice a (first specific effect) and the execution of the notice b3 (second specific effect). A second timer effect (second timekeeping effect) for measuring 40 seconds (second specific time) is executed. After the reach is established by the reach B jackpot fluctuation pattern, the reach effect B is performed, and various effect images related to the reach effect B are displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60. In FIGS. 30A and 30A, the reach effect B is displayed. The production image related to is omitted.

For example, after the effect symbol 80 becomes “7 ・ ↓ ・ 7” and the reach is established, the first timer effect is started at a predetermined timing (T1 in FIG. 30). That is, the first timer image 156a corresponding to the notice a is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60, and the timer initial value increase effect (pre-timekeeping effect) is executed. In this timer initial value increase effect, for example, "0:00:00" is displayed as the timer value (timekeeping information) of the first timer image 156a, and the effect button 34 is displayed to the player during a predetermined operation valid period. The operation guidance image 160 that prompts the continuous striking operation is displayed. Then, the timer value is gradually increased according to the repeated hitting operation of the effect button 34 by the player (FIG. 30 (a)), and the timer initial value is determined in advance (here, "0:30:00"). At the time when it reaches (T2 in FIG. 30), the operation valid period ends and the timer initial value increase effect ends. As a result, the initial timer value of the first timer image 156a becomes, for example, "0:30:00".

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

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

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

When the timer value of the first timer image 156a reaches 0 (T6 in FIG. 31), the execution of the notice a for displaying the predetermined character image is started, but the first timer image 156a is, for example, in a state where the timer value is 0. The display is continued (FIG. 31 (e)), and the display ends almost at the same time as the end of the notice a (T7 in FIG. 31). As a result, the player can easily recognize the correspondence between the first timer image 156a and the notice a.

While the second timer image 156b is timed in parallel during the execution of the notice a, during the execution period of the notice a (T6 to T7 in FIG. 31), the voice channel 22ch to which the timer timekeeping sound is assigned The volume is suppressed, and the notice effect sound of 20 and 21ch is given priority. As a result, the effect sound of the notice a is not disturbed by the timing sound of the second timer image 156b, and there is an advantage that the effect of the effect of the notice a is improved.

Subsequently, when the timer value of the second timer image 156b reaches 0 (T8 in FIG. 31), the execution of the notice b3 for displaying the moving image of the fortune teller is started, but the second timer image 156b is in a state where the timer value is 0, for example. The display is continued at (FIG. 31 (f), (g)), and the display ends almost at the same time as the end of the notice b3 (T9 in FIG. 31). As a result, the player can easily recognize the correspondence between the second timer image 156b and the notice b3. In FIG. 31, the volume of the voice channel 22ch is suppressed even during the execution of the notice b3 (T8 to T9 in FIG. 31), but if there is no timer during timing, the volume of the timer timekeeping sound may not be suppressed. good.

After that, the middle symbol stops at, for example, "7", the jackpot effect mode is established (FIG. 31 (h)), and the jackpot game is started.

The timer initial value of the first timer image 156a and the second timer image 156b, the timekeeping standby time, and the like may be selected from a plurality of types. Further, the end timing of the timer effect may be after the end of the specific effect.

Subsequently, FIGS. 32 and 33 show liquid crystals from the final stage of the jackpot fluctuation of the effect symbol 80 to the start of the next variation of the effect symbol 80 through the jackpot game when the jackpot game A2 (see FIG. 10) is selected. An example of the image display of the display means 60 is shown. When the three effect symbols 80 are aligned with, for example, "1" and the jackpot effect mode is established (FIG. 32 (a)), the count-up effect, which is an example of the expected acquisition number of balls advance notice effect, is started (FIG. 32 (b)). ..

In this count-up effect, for example, an operation guidance image 161 for causing the player to repeatedly press the effect button 34 is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60, and "+50" or the like is displayed based on the player's continuous operation of the effect button 34. The count-up display is repeated (FIG. 32 (b)), and then the result such as "576 GET!" Is displayed (FIG. 32 (c)). In this result display, normally, the value of the number of balls to be acquired (1440 in this case) obtained by the acquired ball number management means 137 is displayed, but in the case of the jackpot game A2, the number of balls to be acquired during the jackpot game is displayed before promotion. In order to perform the promotion effect of increasing from the value 576 to the original value 1440 (FIG. 10), the pre-promotion display value "576" is displayed in the result display of the count-up effect.

Subsequently, when the jackpot game is started, the liquid crystal display means 60 is first displayed to display the jackpot start during the jackpot start interval, and for example, the bonus display 161 is displayed (FIG. 32 (d)). There are a plurality of types of bonus display 161 depending on, for example, the number of rounds with balls, for example, "BONUS" which is the first bonus display 161a and "HYPER" which is the second bonus display 161b.
There are two types of "BONUS". For example, if there are 15 rounds with balls and no promotion is performed, "HYPER BONUS" is displayed, and in other cases, "BONUS" is displayed. .. Further, during the jackpot start interval, the right-handed guidance image 151b is displayed together with the jackpot start display.

When the jackpot start interval ends, a predetermined number of jackpot rounds (here, 15 times) are repeated with an interval between rounds in between. When the first round is started, as shown in FIG. 32 (e), the liquid crystal display means 60 displays the effect image 162 during the round by a character or the like, and displays the bonus icon 163 corresponding to the jackpot start display. In addition, the total number of acquired balls display 164 indicating the total number of acquired balls, the acquired ball number display 165 indicating the acquired number of balls, and the planned acquisition number display 166 indicating the planned acquisition number of balls are displayed. The total number of acquired balls display 164 is displayed independently, for example, "Total ○○○○", and the number of acquired balls display 165 and the number of planned acquisition balls display 166 are, for example, "△△△△ / □□□□". The number of balls to be acquired is displayed in the form of a denominator and the number of acquired balls is displayed as a fraction.

The number of balls to be acquired in the number of balls to be acquired display 166 is 576, which is the display value before promotion at the beginning of the round. Further, the right-handed guidance image 151b is continuously displayed after the first round.

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

Then, for example, in the third round, the promotion effect of the number of balls to be acquired is executed. In this promotion effect, as shown in FIG. 32 (f), the liquid crystal display means 60 displays "HYPER BONUS", which is the second bonus display 161b, corresponding to the correct number of rounds and the number of balls to be acquired in the jackpot game. At the same time, the value of the number of balls to be acquired display 166 is changed from the pre-promotion display value of 576 to the original value of 1440. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of gain and increase the satisfaction level.

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

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

The customer waiting control means 140 is a customer from receiving a customer waiting demo command from the main control board 103 until the change of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 is started. It controls the effect during the wait state (non-gaming state in which the symbol variation is not displayed), and for example, the customer wait effect process (FIG. 34) can be executed by a timer interrupt. In the present embodiment, for example, when a customer waiting demo command is received from the main control board 103, the customer waiting state is started, and the first and second special symbols are changed, or the player touches the firing handle 32. In that case (when the customer waiting state end condition is satisfied), the customer waiting state is terminated. While waiting for customers, for example, by displaying a menu screen, it is possible to change various settings such as changing the game mode and display information.

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

The customer waiting demo command can be used not only when the first and second special hold numbers are both 0 and the first and second special symbols are in the variable standby state, but also when the backup is restored from the customer wait state, for example, the RAM. It is transmitted from the main control board 103 to the effect control board 104 at the time of clearing or the like.

When the customer waiting demo command is received while not in the customer waiting state (S21: No → S22: Yes), the customer waiting state flag is set to 1 (customer waiting state) (S23), for example, the liquid crystal display. The display of the menu displayable notification image 169 to the display means 60 is started (S24). Here, the menu displayable notification image 169 is for notifying that it is possible to shift to the menu screen, and for example, as shown in FIG. 35, a state in which the effect button 34 used for menu display is pressed. It is composed of the illustration shown and the characters "Menu display with".

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

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

Further, if the customer waiting state flag is 1 (customer waiting state) in S21 (S21: Yes), it is determined whether or not the customer waiting state end condition is satisfied (S27). In the present embodiment, when the fluctuation start timing of the first and second special symbols has arrived (when the first and second fluctuation pattern designation commands and the like are received), and when the player touches the firing handle 32 (launching). It is determined that the customer waiting state end condition is satisfied in any of the cases (when the touch sensor of the handle 32 is turned on). If the customer waiting state end condition is not yet satisfied (S27: No), it means whether or not the customer waiting normal production is in progress, that is, either the customer waiting normal production is in progress or the customer waiting demo production is being performed, which will be described later. (S28).

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

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

FIG. 36 shows the operation patterns of the movable bodies 61a to 64a in the customer waiting demonstration effect. The lower movable body 64a moves from the upper position, which is the origin position, to the lower position at the same time as the start of the customer waiting demo effect (for example, 180 s after receiving the customer waiting demo command) and maintains the position. In the first mode, the left and right movable bodies 61a and 62a move from the horizontal position where the left movable body 61a is the origin position to the lower position after a predetermined time (for example, 5 s) has elapsed from the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect. The position is maintained, and in the case of the second mode, the right movable body 62a moves from the lower position, which is the origin position, to the lateral position after a predetermined time (for example, 5 s) has elapsed from the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect. In the case of the third mode, the left movable body 61a is the origin position from the upper position to the lower position and the right movable body 62a is the origin after a predetermined time (for example, 5 s) has elapsed from the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect. It moves from the upper position, which is the position, to the horizontal position, and maintains that position. The upper movable body 63a does not operate during the customer waiting demonstration production, and stands by at the upper position which is the origin position.

After the start of the customer waiting demo production (S28: No), until the customer waiting state end condition is satisfied (S27: Yes), that is, the change start timing of the first and second special symbols arrives, or the player fires. Until the handle 32 is touched, for example, the customer waiting demonstration production is continued (S32).

After that, when the customer waiting state end condition is satisfied (S27: Yes), the customer waiting state flag is set to 0 (S33), and the running customer waiting normal effect or customer waiting demo effect is ended (customer waiting demo effect). S34), the display of the menu displayable notification image 169 is terminated (S35), and the customer waiting effect processing is terminated. When the customer waiting demo effect is terminated by satisfying the customer waiting state end condition (S34), the movable bodies 61a to 64a are returned to the origin positions by executing the movable body returning process described later (FIG. 37).

The movable body return control means 141 returns the movable bodies 61a to 64a to their respective origin positions, and is shown in the figure, for example, at the start of fluctuation of the first and second special symbols (an example when the origin return condition is satisfied). The movable body return processing shown in 38 is executed.

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

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

If the upper position detecting means 84a is not ON (S51: No), until the upper position detecting means 84a is turned ON (S53: Yes), the lower movable body 64a is driven downward in the direction of moving to the upper position which is the origin position. The means 64b is activated (S52). Then, when the upper position detecting means 84a is turned on (S53: Yes), the lower movable body 64a is moved to the origin position by further operating the lower driving means 64b in a predetermined step in the same direction (S54). The home return processing is completed. As shown in FIG. 40, the number of steps in this case is 12 in the case of the lower movable body 64a.

On the other hand, if the upper position detecting means 84a does not turn ON even after a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of driving to the origin position side (S52) (S55: Yes), it is determined as an error (S56), and the upper movable body is determined. The 63a is forcibly retracted to the forced evacuation position (S57), and the origin return process is completed. This forced evacuation position is set to, for example, any stop position other than the origin position (for example, the lower position in the case of the lower movable body 64a), but among the images displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60, the player sees it. It is desirable that the position at least secures the visibility of the specific image, that is, the position does not cover the front side of the specific image in front view, for example. The specific image in this case is, for example, the number part 80a of the effect symbol 80, the hold display images X1 to Y1 to, the left-handed guidance image 151a, the right-handed guidance image 151b, the error notification image 152, the volume setting image 153b, and the light amount setting image. 154b and the like are conceivable. A stop position that does not stop during a normal effect may be separately provided as a forced evacuation position.

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

For example, the left movable body 61a includes swing driving means 61d and elevating driving means 61e as driving means, and two position detecting means (for example, in the case of the first mode, ascending / descending) as origin detecting means for each mode. There are a position detecting means 81a and a downward swing position detecting means 81d). Therefore, for example, in the origin return processing of the left movable body 61a in the first mode, it is determined in S51 in FIG. 39 whether or not both the upper elevating position detecting means 81a and the lower swing position detecting means 81d are ON. When at least one of them is not ON (S51: No), in S52, the drive means corresponding to the non-ON position detecting means (for example, when the upper elevating position detecting means 81a is not ON, the elevating driving means 61e, the lower swing position). If the detection means 81d is not ON, the swing drive means 61d) may be driven toward the origin side, and if the position detection means is ON (S53: Yes), the drive means may be further driven in a predetermined step. (S54). The same applies to the right movable body 62a.

When the origin return processing (S41) for all the movable bodies 61a to 64a is completed, for example, all of them are at the end of the customer waiting state (S42: Yes) and are not in the special gaming state (S43: No). With respect to the movable bodies 61a to 64a of the above, the pushing operation of driving the movable bodies 61a to 64a toward the origin position side by the driving means is executed (S44). The number of driving steps of the driving means in this pushing operation is equal to or greater than the number of steps required from when the origin detecting means is turned on until the movable body reaches the origin position. In the case of the lower movable body 64a, as shown in FIG. 40, the driving means may be driven to the origin position side by 12 steps or more as a pushing operation. Further, for example, the pushing operation with respect to the left movable body 61a may be executed for both the swing driving means 61d and the elevating driving means 61e. The same applies to the right movable body 62a.

By executing this pushing operation (S44), the origin detecting means is turned on (that is, it is determined as Yes in S51 of FIG. 39), but the movable body slightly deviated from the origin position is moved to the origin position. It can be moved reliably. In the present embodiment, such a state (a state in which the origin detecting means is ON and the movable body is slightly deviated from the origin position) is immediately after the movable body starts operating during the customer waiting state (180s in FIG. 36). It may occur when the customer waiting state end condition is satisfied (immediately after the lapse or immediately after the lapse of 185 s). Therefore, in the present embodiment, there is a case where the customer waiting state is not ended (S42: No) and a case where the customer waiting demo effect is not executed even at the end of the customer waiting state (S43: Yes). The pushing operation (S44 in FIG. 38) is not executed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a specific effect and a timer effect (timekeeping effect) in which a predetermined time is measured before the specific effect is executed. It is easy for the player to understand, and it is possible to fully exert the effect.

Further, the timer initial value increasing effect is executed as the pre-timed effect before the start of the timer effect, and the timer effect is terminated substantially at the same time as the end of the specific effect.

Further, from the main control board (main control means) 91 to the effect control board (sub control means) 92, a jackpot state designation command (special game command) corresponding to the type of jackpot game (special game) and a ball to be acquired Big hit payout related information specification command (predetermined information command) regarding the number (planned profit amount), that is, the maximum round number specification command to specify the maximum number of rounds, the medium round number specification command to specify the middle round number, and the small round number Specify the small round number specification command, the minimum round number specification command to specify the minimum round number, the maximum count number specification command to specify the maximum count number, and the large prize opening prize ball number specification command to specify the large prize opening prize ball number. Since transmission is possible and the effect control board 92 is configured to calculate the number of balls to be acquired based on the jackpot state designation command and the jackpot ball ejection related information designation command, for example, the number of rounds of the jackpot game, Even when changing the maximum count number, the number of prize balls of the big prize means 58, etc., it is sufficient to change the big hit ball output related information specification command transmitted from the main control board 91 side for the number of balls to be acquired. There is no need to change any settings on the effect control board 92 side.

Further, a large winning means (special winning means) 58 that can switch between an open state in which the game ball can be won and a closed state in which the winning cannot be won is provided. Is configured to repeat with either one or multiple types of rounds as the upper limit, and the jackpot payout related information designation command (predetermined information command) is one or multiple types of rounds corresponding to one or multiple types of rounds. It is supposed to include a number specification command (round number command). Further, the jackpot payout related information designation command includes a maximum count number designation command (maximum count number command) corresponding to the maximum number of game balls that can be won in the jackpot winning means 58 in a predetermined opening operation in one round. Further, the big hit ball output related information designation command includes a big prize opening prize ball number designation command (prize ball number command) corresponding to the number of prize balls per winning to the big prize means 58.

Further, the jackpot payout related information designation command (predetermined information command) is transmitted from the main control board (main control means) 103 to the effect control board (sub control means) 104 at a plurality of timings during the jackpot game including the start of the jackpot game. It is configured to send. Further, the symbol display means 53, 54 capable of variablely displaying the symbol based on the result of the lottery is provided, and the stop symbol mode after the change of the symbol display means 53, 54 is specified based on the result of the lottery being a specific result. It is configured to execute the jackpot game when the mode is reached, and at the start of the symbol change, the jackpot ball ejection related information designation command (predetermined information command) is issued from the main control board (main control means) 103 to the effect control board (sub). Control means) It is configured to transmit to 104.

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

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

Further, the symbol display means 53 and 54 that variablely display the symbol based on the random number value acquired when the symbol starting means 56 and 57 detect the game ball, and the symbol display means 53 and 54 change the random number value. A random number storage means 119 that stores until it is provided, and a jackpot game generation means (profit state generation means) 122 that generates a profit state when the stop symbol after the change by the symbol display means 53, 54 becomes a specific mode. In the state where the random number value is not stored, the symbol starting means 56, 57 are configured to execute the pushing operation when the symbol change based on the detection of the game ball starts.

Further, in the customer waiting state (non-gaming state) in which the variable display of the symbol is not performed, the operation by the movable bodies 61a to 64a can be executed. Further, when the player is in a customer waiting state (non-gaming state) in a special gaming state advantageous to the player, the operation by the movable bodies 61a to 64a is not executed. Further, the number of steps of the driving means in the pushing operation is set to be equal to or more than the number of steps required for the movable bodies 61a to 64a to reach the origin position after the origin detecting means 81a to 81c, 82a to 82c, 83a, 84a are in the detection state. There is.

FIG. 41 illustrates a second embodiment of the present invention, and the movable body return processing (FIG. 38) of the first embodiment is partially modified, and the customer waiting state after 180 seconds has elapsed from the start of the customer waiting state. An example is shown in which the pushing operation is configured to be executed on condition that it is at the end (S42: Yes). This embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in S42 of the movable body return processing. As shown in FIG. 36, in the present embodiment, the movable body operates only during the customer waiting demonstration effect (first customer waiting effect) after 180 s have elapsed from the start of the customer waiting state. Therefore, by configuring the movable body return process as shown in FIG. 41, unnecessary pushing operation can be reduced as compared with the first embodiment.

As described above, the customer waiting state (non-gaming state) includes the first non-gaming period in which the movements by the movable bodies 61a to 64a are performed and the second non-gaming period in which the movements by the movable bodies 61a to 64a are not performed. When the non-gaming state ends during the first non-gaming period, the pushing operation may be executed.

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

In the present embodiment, at least a part of the timer image 156 can be displayed in a plurality of colors, for example, one of three colors of white, yellow, and red, and as shown in FIG. 42, a plurality of (here, two) timers. When displaying the images 156a and 156b, they can be displayed in different colors. In the present embodiment, the timer display frame 158 of the timer image 156 is displayed in any of a plurality of colors (white, yellow, red), and for example, the numerical value unit 157 is a color common to all timer images (for example, blue). It shall be displayed with. For example, the numerical value part 157 of the timer image 156 is displayed in any of a plurality of colors (white, yellow, red), and the timer display frame 158 is displayed in a color common to all timer images (for example, blue). You may. Further, a plurality of color combinations of a plurality of parts of the timer image 156 (for example, a numerical value unit 157 and a timer display frame 158) may be provided, and the color combinations of the respective parts may be different in the plurality of timer images 156a, 156b and the like. ..

Further, when the first timer effect (first timer effect) and the second timer effect (second timer effect) are executed in parallel, that is, when the display periods of the plurality of timer images 156a and 156b overlap, the first By displaying the timer image (second image) 156b displayed thereafter on the rear side of the timer image (first image) 156a displayed in the above, the previous timer image 156a is displayed more than the later timer image 156b. It is designed to be displayed with priority. However, even for the timer image 156b on the rear side, the display contents and colors such as the timer value (timekeeping information) can be visually recognized.

Further, during the timekeeping standby period from the start of displaying the timer image 156 to the start of the timekeeping, the numerical value portion 157 of the timer image 156 is replaced with a timer initial value such as "0:40:00" and "waits". It is possible to display a timer value concealed image 157a such as "medium" or "preparing", and in that case, the player cannot know the timer initial value until the start of timekeeping.

Further, in the present embodiment, when any of the notice b1 to b3 and the notice a + b1 to a + b3 (FIG. 23) is selected by the notice effect control means 138b (FIG. 8) similar to that of the first embodiment, FIG. 43 shows. Based on the timer effect selection table shown, whether or not to execute the timer effect for each notice is selected, and when the timer effect is executed, the display color of the timer image 156 is selected.

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

Further, the timer effect selection table shown in FIG. 43B is used when any one of the notices a + b1 to a + b3 is selected, and the notices a and b have no timer effect / none / none / white / none / yellow /. None / red / white / yellow / white / red / yellow / red selectivity is 30:20:19:15: 10: 9: 6 when the notice a + b1 and 0: 6: 9 when the notice a + b2. It is set at 10:25:29:30, and in the case of the notice a + b3, it is set at 0: 0: 0: 4: 15: 30: 60, respectively.

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

In FIGS. 44 and 45, the first timer image 156a is displayed in yellow, the second timer image 156b is displayed in red, and the period in which both the first timer image 156a and the second timer image 156b are displayed. Regarding (T4 to T6 in FIG. 44), by partially superimposing the second timer image 156b on the rear side of the first timer image 156a, the first timer image 156a is prioritized over the second timer image 156b. It is designed to be displayed as a target. However, even for the second timer image 156b on the non-priority side, the display contents and colors such as the timer value can be visually recognized.

Before the second timer image 156b is displayed, the timer stock number notification image 159 is displayed, for example, "timer stock number: 1" (FIG. 44 (b)), but this timer stock number notification is displayed. From the image 159, it is not possible to know the timer initial value, the display color, or the like of the stocked timer image 156b.

Further, during the timekeeping standby period from the start of display of the second timer image 156b (T4 in FIG. 44) to the start of timekeeping (T5 in FIG. 44), the numerical value unit 157 of the second timer image 156b shows the timer initial value. A timer value concealed image 157a such as "waiting" is displayed instead of "0:40:00", and the player cannot know the timer initial value until the start of timekeeping.

Further, the first timer image 156a is erased when the timer value becomes 0 and the notice a is started (T6 in FIG. 45), and the second timer image 156b also has the timer value 0 and the notice b3 is given. It is designed to be erased when it starts (T8 in FIG. 45).

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

Further, when displaying a plurality of timer images 156, for example, according to the display order, the timer image 156 displayed later may be darker than the timer image 156 displayed earlier, for example, if the darkness is different with similar colors. It may be displayed. It should be noted that the later timer image 156 may have a stronger color than the earlier timer image 156, and it is not always necessary to use shades of similar colors. Further, when displaying a plurality of timer images 156, the reliability regarding the appearance of a predetermined event is higher in the case of displaying in different colors as in the present embodiment than in the case of displaying in the same color as in the first embodiment. For example, it is desirable to configure it so that the jackpot reliability) is high.

46 and 47 illustrate the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and when the third embodiment is partially modified to display a plurality of timer images 156, they can be displayed in different sizes from each other. The example is shown. As shown in FIG. 46, when displaying a plurality of (here, two) timer images 156a and 156b in the present embodiment, for example, according to the display order, the timer image 156b after the previous timer image 156a is displayed. Is displayed in large size.

FIG. 47 shows a notice selection table corresponding to the reach B fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment, and when the reach B fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 22, this notice selection table (FIG. 47). Based on 47), any one of the seven types of notice b1 to b3, notice a + b1 to a + b3, and the size of the timer image 156 when there is a notice are selected. In the present embodiment, when any one of the notices b1 to b3 and the notices a + b1 to a + b3 is selected, the timer effect is always executed. However, whether or not to execute the timer effect is also determined in this notice selection table. It may be possible to select based on.

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

As described above, the size of the timer image 156 and the like are directly determined to the jackpot reliability by simultaneously determining not only the type of the notice but also the size and the like of the timer image 156 based on the symbol fluctuation result (missing / jackpot). It is possible to correspond. Similarly, if the presence / absence of the timer effect and the color of the timer image 156 are also configured to be selected based on the notice selection table, it is possible to directly correspond the presence / absence of the timer effect and the color of the timer image 156 to the jackpot reliability. Is.

48 and 49 illustrate a fifth embodiment of the present invention, and when the first embodiment is partially modified to display a plurality of timer images 156, the plurality of timer images 156 have the same timing. An example is shown in which the jackpot reliability is higher when it appears at different timings than when it appears at different timings.

FIG. 48 shows a notice selection table corresponding to the reach B fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment, and when the reach B fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 22, this notice selection table (FIG. Based on 48), one of the four types of notice a + b1 to a + b3 without notice, and if there is notice, whether or not the appearance timings of the two timer images are the same is selected. In the present embodiment, when any one of the notices a + b1 to a + b3 is selected, the timer effect is always executed for both the notices a and b, but the timer is set for each of the notices a and b. Whether or not to execute the effect may also be selectable based on this notice selection table.

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

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

In the example of FIG. 49, after the effect symbol 80 becomes “7 ・ ↓ ・ 7” and the reach is established, the first timer image 156a and the notice b3 corresponding to the notice a occur at a predetermined timing (T1 in FIG. 49). The second timer image 156b corresponding to the above is simultaneously started to be displayed in a state showing, for example, 30 seconds and 40 seconds, which are the initial timer values, respectively (FIG. 49 (a)). After that, for example, when the time until the start timing of the notice a (T4 in FIG. 49) coincides with the timer initial value of 30 seconds in the first timer image 156a (T2 in FIG. 49), the time is measured by the first timer image 156a (T2 in FIG. 49). The second timer (T3 in FIG. 49) when the time until the start timing of the notice b3 (T5 in FIG. 49) coincides with the timer initial value of 40 seconds in the second timer image 156b. The time counting (subtraction process) by the image 156b is started. Then, when the timer value of the first timer image 156a reaches 0 (T4 in FIG. 49), the notice a for displaying a predetermined character image is executed, and when the timer value of the second timer image 156b reaches 0 (T4 in FIG. 49). In T5) of FIG. 49, the notice b3 for displaying the moving image of the fortune teller is executed.

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

Further, contrary to the present embodiment, the case where the plurality of timer images 156 appear at different timings may be configured so that the jackpot reliability is higher than the case where the plurality of timer images 156 appear at the same timing.

50 and 51 illustrate the sixth embodiment of the present invention, and when the first embodiment is partially modified to display a plurality of timer images 156, the timing of the plurality of timer images 156 is measured. An example is shown in which the jackpot reliability is higher when starting at the same timing than when starting at different timings.

FIG. 50 shows a notice selection table corresponding to the reach B fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment, and when the reach B fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 22, this notice selection table (FIG. 50). Based on 50), one of the four types of notice a + b1 to a + b3 without notice, and if there is notice, whether or not the timing start timings of the two timer images are the same is selected. In the present embodiment, when any one of the notices a + b1 to a + b3 is selected, the timer effect is always executed for both the notices a and b, but the timer is set for each of the notices a and b. Whether or not to execute the effect may also be selectable based on this notice selection table.

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

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

In the example of FIG. 51, after the effect symbol 80 becomes “7 ・ ↓ ・ 7” and the reach is established, the first timer image 156a and the notice b3 corresponding to the notice a occur at a predetermined timing (T1 in FIG. 51). The second timer image 156b corresponding to the above is started to be displayed at the same time, for example, in a state where the timer value concealed image 157a such as "waiting" is displayed on the numerical value unit 157 (FIG. 51 (a)). Then, at a predetermined timing (T2 in FIG. 51), the time counting (subtraction process) is started simultaneously for the first timer image 156a and the second timer image 156b, and the initial timer value at that time is the first timer image 156a. The time until the start timing of the notice a (T3 in FIG. 51) (30 seconds in this case), and the second timer image 156b is the time until the start timing of the notice b3 (T4 in FIG. 51) (40 seconds in this case). It becomes.

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

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

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

Further, contrary to the present embodiment, the case where the timing of the plurality of timer images 156 is started at different timings may be configured so that the jackpot reliability is higher than the case where the timings are started at the same timing.

52 to 55 exemplify the seventh embodiment of the present invention, and when the first embodiment is partially modified to display a plurality of timer images 156, the timing of the later timer image 156 is referred to earlier. An example is shown in which the case where the timing is started during the timing by the timer image 156 is configured so that the timing of the later timer image 156 is configured to have higher jackpot reliability than the case where the timing of the later timer image 156 is started after the timing of the previous timer image 156 ends. There is.

FIG. 52 shows a notice selection table corresponding to the reach B fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment, and when the reach B fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 22, this notice selection table (FIG. 52). Based on 52), there is no notice, any of the four types of notices a + b1 to a + b3, and if there is a notice, the timing of the later timer image 156 is started during the timing by the earlier timer image 156 or after the timing ends. You can choose whether to do it. In the present embodiment, when any one of the notices a + b1 to a + b3 is selected, the timer effect is always executed for both the notices a and b, but the timer is set for each of the notices a and b. Whether or not to execute the effect may also be selectable based on this notice selection table.

In the example of FIG. 52, regardless of which of the advance notices a + b1 to a + b3 is selected, it is more reliable to start the timing of the later timer image 156 during the timing than to start after the timing by the previous timer image 156 ends. Is high.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the timer value of the timer image 156, it is possible to display a time different from the remaining time until the target specific effect is executed. That is, by starting the timekeeping with a time (for example, 20 seconds) shorter than the time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of the timekeeping to the end of the timekeeping (execution of the effect) in the timer effect as the initial value of the timer, and temporarily suspending the timekeeping in the middle. Finally, the timer value is adjusted to be 0 when the effect is executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, as an example of the pre-timekeeping effect, it is possible to execute the timer initial value selection effect of selecting one from a plurality of types of timer initial values. In this timer initial value selection effect, as shown in FIG. 53, as candidates for the timer initial value in the timer image 156, "0:10:00", "0:20:00", "0:30:00", etc. are displayed. A plurality of values are cyclically switched and displayed, and an operation guidance image 170 prompting the player to operate the effect button 34 is displayed. When the player operates the effect button 34 during a predetermined operation valid period, the operation guidance image 170 is displayed. Regardless of the operation timing or the like, the switching is stopped when a predetermined candidate (for example, "0:20:00") is displayed. Even if the effect button 34 is not operated during the operation valid period, the switching may be stopped when a predetermined candidate (for example, "0:20:00") is displayed. It should be noted that the effect of automatically selecting one from a plurality of types of timer initial values may be executed without requesting the player to operate the effect button 34 or the like.

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

For example, after the effect symbol 80 becomes “7 ・ ↓ ・ 7” and the reach is established, the first timer effect is started at a predetermined timing (T1 in FIG. 54). That is, the first timer image 156a corresponding to the notice a is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60, and the timer initial value selection effect is executed (FIG. 54 (a)). In the timer initial value selection effect, a plurality of values such as "0:10:00", "0:20:00", and "0:30:30" are cyclically set as candidates for the timer initial value in the first timer image 156a. In addition to displaying the switch to, the operation guidance image 170 that urges the player to operate the effect button 34 is displayed (FIG. 53). Then, when the player operates the effect button 34 during the predetermined operation valid period, a predetermined candidate (here, "0:20:00") is displayed regardless of the operation timing or the like. Switching is stopped at a time point (T2 in FIG. 54). As a result, the initial timer value of the first timer image 156a becomes "0:20:00".

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

After that, when the time until the start timing of the notice a (T6 in FIG. 55) is 30 seconds, which is a predetermined time (10 seconds in this case) longer than the timer initial value of 20 seconds of the first timer image 156a (here). At T3) in FIG. 54, the time counting (subtraction process) by the first timer image 156a is started. That is, the timer value (timer initial value) at the time timing start of the first timer image 156a indicates not the remaining time until the target effect is executed, but a time 10 seconds shorter than that. As described above, in the present embodiment, at the start of timing of the first timer effect, a specific time (here, 20 seconds) different from the remaining time (here, 30 seconds) until the second time point in which the specific effect is executed is set as the timer value. It is designed to be displayed.

After that, the time of the first timer image 156a is interrupted for a certain period of time (here, 10 seconds) at a predetermined time point (here, the time point of T4 in FIG. 54 where the timer value is 10 seconds) (timekeeping interruption effect). At this time, it is desirable to display a timekeeping stop notification image 171 such as "stopping" indicating that the timekeeping is interrupted at or near the first timer image 156a. During the timekeeping interruption, the timer value may be in a visible state or the timer value may be invisible.

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

When the timer value of the first timer image 156a reaches 0 (T6 in FIG. 55), the execution of the notice a for displaying the predetermined character image is started, but the first timer image 156a is, for example, in a state where the timer value is 0. The display is continued (FIG. 55 (e)), and the display ends at the same time as the end of the notice a. As a result, the player can easily recognize the correspondence between the first timer image 156a and the notice a.

As described above, in the first timer effect of the present embodiment, the difference between the timer value (specific time) and the remaining time is, for example, from the first time period from the start of timekeeping (first time point) to the interruption of timekeeping (predetermined time point). However, the time between the second timing from the interruption of timing (predetermined time) to the end of timing (second time) is smaller.

Further, for example, when the timer value of the first timer image 156a reaches 0, the second timer effect, that is, the display of the second timer image 156b is newly started. At this time, the second timer image 156b is in a state where the timer initial value of 40 seconds is displayed. In this way, when the timer value of the first timer image 156a becomes 0, the display of the second timer image 156b is newly displayed in a state where the jackpot reliability is higher than that of the first timer image 156a (here, the timer initial value). Is large).

Then, for the second timer image 156b, for example, when the notice a ends (T7 in FIG. 55), the time counting is started, and when the timer value reaches 0 (T8 in FIG. 55), a notice for displaying a fortune-telling movie is displayed. The execution of b3 is started. The second timer image 156b continues to be displayed, for example, in a state where the timer value is 0 even during the execution of the notice b3 (FIGS. 55 (f) and 55 (g)), and ends the display at the same time as the notice b3 ends. After that, the middle symbol stops at, for example, "7", the jackpot effect mode is established (FIG. 55 (h)), and the jackpot game is started.

As described above, in the examples of FIGS. 54 and 55, the first timekeeping effect in which the time is measured for the first predetermined time before the execution of the first specific effect (notice a) and the second specific effect different from the first specific effect ( Prior to the execution of the notice b3), the second timekeeping effect in which the second predetermined time is timed is executed in a different period.

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

Further, when the time counting by the timer image 156 is temporarily suspended as in the present embodiment, it is desirable not to stop the time by the timer value in which a plurality of the same numbers are lined up as shown in FIGS. 56 (a) to 56 (c). This is to prevent the player from mistakenly seeing this display as a big hit. For example, in the case of a jackpot fluctuation pattern, the timer image 156 may be stopped at a timer value in which a plurality of the same numbers are lined up, as shown in FIGS. 56A to 56C. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 56A to 56C, if the timer image 156 is stopped at a timer value in which a plurality of the same numbers are lined up, the jackpot may be confirmed.

It is also possible to suppress the rate of decrease in the timer value more than usual, instead of interrupting the timekeeping. This decrease speed suppression effect is also an example of a change effect for changing the time (predetermined time) from the start of the time to the end of the time in the timer effect.

FIG. 57 exemplifies the eighth embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which the seventh embodiment is partially modified so that a timer value increase effect of increasing the timer value after the start of timekeeping can be executed. FIG. 57 corresponds to FIG. 54 in the seventh embodiment.

In the example of FIG. 57, as in the seventh embodiment (FIG. 54), the time counting by the first timer image 156a is, for example, 10 seconds shorter than the remaining time (here, 30 seconds) until the target effect is executed. It starts with 20 seconds as the initial value of the timer (T3 in FIG. 57). As described above, in the present embodiment, as in the seventh embodiment, at the start of timekeeping of the first timer effect, a specific time (here, 30 seconds) different from the remaining time (here, 30 seconds) until the second time point in which the specific effect is executed is executed. 20 seconds) is displayed as a timer value.

After that, the timer value increase effect is started at a predetermined time point (here, the time point of T4 in FIG. 57 where the timer value is 10 seconds). That is, the timekeeping is temporarily stopped while the timer value is displayed as "0:10: 00", and the operation guidance image 160 that urges the player to repeatedly press the effect button 34 is displayed during the predetermined operation valid period. .. Then, the timer value is gradually increased according to the repeated hitting operation of the effect button 34 by the player (FIG. 57 (d)), and when the timer value reaches a predetermined value (for example, 15 seconds) (T5 in FIG. 57). , The operation valid period ends and the timer value increase effect ends. After that, the time counting of the first timer image 156a is restarted at a time (T6 in FIG. 57) when the remaining time until the target effect is executed coincides with the increased timer value (for example, 15 seconds). As described above, the timer value increase effect of increasing the timer value after the start of timekeeping is an example of the change effect of changing the time counting time (predetermined time) from the start of timekeeping to the end of timekeeping in the timer effect.

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

Of course, the timer value increase effect may be executed a plurality of times during one timer effect, or a plurality of change effects such as a timekeeping interruption effect, a decrease speed suppression effect, and a timer value increase effect may be executed during one timer effect. You may. Further, in the timer value increasing effect, the timer value may be increased without requiring the player to operate the effect button 34 or the like. Further, the timing may be restarted almost at the same time as the end of the increase of the timer value.

58 and 59 illustrate the ninth embodiment of the present invention, and the seventh and eighth embodiments are partially modified so that the timer value of the timer image 156 cannot be visually recognized from the front side after the start of timekeeping. An example is shown in which a change effect such as a timekeeping interruption effect and a timer value increase effect is executed after the state is set.

FIG. 58 shows the first timer image 156a invisible from the front side by stopping the upper movable body 63a at a lower position during the timekeeping interruption effect as shown in the seventh embodiment. It is desirable that the timing for moving the upper movable body 63a to the lower position (FIG. 58 (b)) is substantially simultaneous with or earlier than the timing interruption (T1 in FIG. 58).

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

When the timer image 156 is displayed on a movable display means such as a sub liquid crystal, the timer image 156 cannot be visually recognized by operating (moving, rotating, etc.) the movable display means. May be.

Further, FIG. 59 shows a state in which the timer value of the first timer image 156a is hidden by the blindfold image 172 and cannot be visually recognized during the timer value increase effect as shown in the eighth embodiment (T1 to T2 in FIG. 59). (Fig. 59 (c)). In the state where the timer value cannot be visually recognized by the blindfold image 172, the time measurement may be interrupted or the time measurement speed may be reduced. Of course, in addition to making the timer value invisible by displaying a blindfold image 172 different from the timer image 156, image processing for the timer image 156, for example, temporarily moving it off the screen or turning it over, causes the timer to be invisible. The value may be invisible.

FIG. 60 illustrates a tenth embodiment of the present invention, in which the first embodiment is partially modified to perform a timer effect before the effect symbol 80 reaches the reach state (before the execution of the reach effect is started). An example is shown in which execution is started, and after the reach state is reached (after the execution of the reach effect is started), the timing is ended and the specific effect is executed.

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

In the example of FIG. 60, the liquid crystal display means 60 displays the hold display images Y1 and the changing hold image Z after the start of the change of the effect symbol (symbol) 80 and before the reach state is reached. (FIGS. 60 (a) and 60 (b)), during the reach effect after the reach state is reached, the hold display images Y1 to and the changing hold image Z are erased from the liquid crystal display means 60 (FIGS. 60 (a) and (b)). 60 (c), (d)).

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

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

In this way, the timer effect is started during the period (first period) before the reach of the effect symbol 80 is established (before the execution of the reach effect is started) and the hold display is executed, and after the reach is established (reach effect). The specific effect corresponding to the timer effect may be executed during the period (second period) during which the hold display is not executed (after the execution of the timer is started). In the present embodiment, the display of the timer image and the start of timing are both started before the reach is established. For example, the display of the timer image is started before the reach is established, and the timing is started after the reach is established. It is also good. Further, in the present embodiment, not only the hold display images Y1 to but also the changing hold image Z are not displayed during the first period when the hold display is not executed, but the change hold image Z is during the first period. May also be configured to display.

Further, for example, as in the examples of FIGS. 54 and 55, the first timekeeping effect in which the time is measured for the first predetermined time before the execution of the first specific effect (notice a) and the second specific effect different from the first specific effect are performed. When the second timekeeping effect, which measures the second predetermined time before the execution of (notice b3), is executed at a different period, the period before the execution of the reach effect is started and the hold display is executed ( The first timekeeping effect may be executed in the first period), and the second timed effect may be executed in the period (second period) after the execution of the reach effect is started and the hold display is not executed.

FIG. 61 exemplifies the eleventh embodiment of the present invention, and partially modifies the first embodiment to produce a timer effect in which time counting is started after the reach is established, rather than a timer effect in which the time is started before the reach is established. This shows an example in which the effect of high hit reliability is more likely to appear after the end of timekeeping.

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

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

In this embodiment, the timer effect that starts the timekeeping after the reach is established is more likely to have a high hit reliability than the timer effect that starts the timekeeping before the reach is established. Although the configured example is shown, the timer effect that starts the display of the timer image 156 after the reach is established is more reliable than the timer effect that starts the display of the timer image 156 before the reach is established. May be configured to increase the likelihood of appearance. In this case, after the display of the timer image 156 is started before the reach is established, the timing may be started before the reach is established or after the reach is established.

FIG. 62 exemplifies the twelfth embodiment of the present invention, and partially modifies the first embodiment to produce a timer effect in which the time is started after the reach is established, rather than a timer effect in which the time is started before the reach is established. An example is shown in which the jackpot reliability is higher.

FIG. 62 shows a notice selection table corresponding to the reach B fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment, and when the reach B fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 22, this notice selection table (FIG. 62). Based on 62), one of the four types of notices b1 to b3, and if there is a notice, it is now possible to select whether to start the timekeeping before the reach is established or after the reach is established. There is. In the present embodiment, when any one of the notices b1 to b3 is selected, the timer effect is always executed, but whether or not to execute the timer effect can also be selected based on this notice selection table. May be.

As shown in FIG. 62, in all of the notices b1 to b3, the timer effect of starting the time measurement after the reach is established has higher jackpot reliability than the timer effect of starting the time measurement before the reach is established.

In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the timer effect that starts the time measurement after the reach is established has a higher jackpot reliability than the timer effect that starts the time measurement before the reach is established. The timer effect that starts the display of the timer image 156 after the reach is established may be configured to have higher jackpot reliability than the timer effect that starts the display of the timer image 156. In this case, after the display of the timer image 156 is started before the reach is established, the timing may be started before the reach is established or after the reach is established.

FIG. 63 illustrates the thirteenth embodiment of the present invention, in the case where the first embodiment is partially modified and the specific effect to be executed after the end of the timer effect is an operation effect such as a button notice effect. , An example is shown in which the clock is configured to end before displaying the operation guidance image prompting the operation of the operation means. Here, the operation effect means to display a preview image or the like when a predetermined operation means (for example, the effect button 34) is operated in a predetermined operation mode (single press, repeated hit, long press, etc.) during the operation valid period. It is what you do.

In the notices b1 to b3 of the present embodiment, a moving image of a scene where a player draws a fortune slip when the player presses the effect button (operation means) 34 is displayed. Further, during the operation valid period in which the pressing operation of the effect button 34 is effective, the operation guidance image 173 prompting the player to operate the effect button 34 is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60.

In the example of FIG. 63, when the time counting by the timer image 156 advances and the timer value becomes 0 (T1 in FIG. 63), the operation guidance image 173 fades in to the liquid crystal display means 60 is started (FIG. 63 (b). )), While the operation guidance image 173 is being displayed (FIG. 63 (c)), that is, when the player presses the effect button 34 during the operation valid period (T2 in FIG. 63), the operation guidance image 173 is displayed. At the same time as the end of, a moving image of a scene of drawing an Omikuji (FIG. 63 (d)) is displayed.

It is desirable to start the display of the operation guidance image 173 at the same time as the end of the time measurement by the timer image 156, but the display of the operation guidance image 173 may be started after the end of the time measurement. Further, the display start of the operation guidance image 173 does not have to be fade-in.

FIGS. 64 to 67 illustrate the fourteenth embodiment of the present invention, and partially modify the first embodiment to specify a success / failure effect that is either success or failure after the fanning portion corresponding to the timer effect. In the case of directing, an example is shown in which the success or failure directing is always successful.

The notice c of this embodiment is an example of a success / failure effect, and as shown in FIG. 64, a success pattern (for example, whether or not the monster collapses after the fanning portion (FIG. 64 (a)) in which the monster is attacked by the cannon is used. The notice c1) and the failure pattern (notice c2) are distinguished.

Further, in the present embodiment, when any of the advance notices c1 and c2 is selected by the advance notice effect control means 138b (FIG. 8), the timer effect is executed for each advance notice based on the timer effect selection table shown in FIG. 65. You can choose whether or not to do it. In the timer effect selection table shown in FIG. 65, the selection rate with / without timer effect is set to 29:80 for the notice c1 (success) and 109: 0 for the notice c2 (failure). .. That is, when the timer effect is executed with respect to the notice c, the notice c is always the notice c1, which is a success pattern.

FIG. 66 and FIG. 67 both show an example of the image display of the liquid crystal display means 60 when the notice c1 is executed in response to the timer effect, but in FIG. 66, the fanned portion of the notice c1 (FIG. 66). When (c)) is started, the timer value becomes 0 at the same time or before that (T1 in FIG. 66) and the timekeeping ends, whereas in FIG. 67, before the end of the timekeeping (T1 in FIG. 67). ), The execution of the fanned portion of the notice c1 is started (FIG. 67 (b)), and the timer value becomes 0 during the execution of the fanned portion (FIG. 67 (c)) (T2 in FIG. 67), and the timing is terminated. is doing.

FIG. 68 illustrates the fifteenth embodiment of the present invention, and when the success / failure effect as described above is a specific effect corresponding to the timer effect, the fanning portion of the success / failure effect is started during the timing of the timer effect, and the timer is used. An example is shown in which a successful production is executed almost at the same time as the timing of the production ends.

The success / failure effect of the present embodiment is a pseudo-coupling / failure effect of whether or not the so-called pseudo-relationship continues. Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect in which the effect symbol 80 is changed a plurality of times by the liquid crystal display means 60 while the first and second special symbols are changed once. Generally, the larger the number of changes in the pseudo-ream, the higher the jackpot reliability. Is set to be high.

In the example of FIG. 68, during the timekeeping by the timer image 156, a special symbol for pseudo-coupling / rejection effect, for example, “pseudo” appears while the effect symbol 80 is in the state of “3 ・ ↓ ・ 4” (T1 in FIG. 68). It slowly moves toward the central stop position (FIG. 68 (b) → (c)) (fanning portion). Then, substantially at the same time as the timer value of the timer image 156 becomes 0 (T2 in FIG. 68), the special symbol "pseudo" stops at the central stop position, and the pseudo continuous confirmation effect (success effect) is executed.

When starting the fanning part of the success / failure effect before the end of the timekeeping, if the timekeeping ends before the success / failure is confirmed, there is a problem that the result of the success / failure effect will be dismissed first. Such a problem can be solved by executing the success effect substantially at the same time as the timing end of the timer effect as in the present embodiment.

FIGS. 69 and 70 exemplify the sixteenth embodiment of the present invention, and modify the first embodiment as a look-ahead timer as a look-ahead advance notice effect performed based on the look-ahead determination result by the look-ahead determination means 118a (FIG. 8). An example of performing a production is shown.

In the present embodiment, a lottery is performed based on the look-ahead determination result by the look-ahead determination means 118a (FIG. 8) to determine whether or not to perform the look-ahead timer effect, and when the lottery is won, the symbol variation related to the look-ahead determination (hereinafter referred to as). , The target change) is designed to execute the look-ahead timer effect in multiple symbol changes.

The look-ahead timer effect is such that after winning the look-ahead timer effect, the timer effect is started at a predetermined timing, and then the timing is ended during the target change to execute the effect. In the target fluctuation, the timer is started to be timed, and the timer image 156 is displayed in the non-timed state until then.

In the example of FIG. 69, when the first special symbol starting means 56 detects the game ball and the number of the first special reserved pieces becomes three (T1 in FIG. 69), the look-ahead determination for the third reserved memory is made. Based on the result (here, reach B jackpot), a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform a look-ahead timer effect, and the lottery is won. Then, for example, at the start of the next symbol change (T2 in FIG. 69), the display of the timer image 156 is started, and the non-timekeeping state, that is, for example, "waiting" instead of the timer initial value (here, 30 seconds), etc. After maintaining the state in which the timer value concealed image 157a is displayed, for example, when the timekeeping is started at the start of the target fluctuation (T3 in FIG. 69), and then when the timer value becomes 0 and the timekeeping ends (FIG. 69). T4), for example, the notice b3 is executed.

Note that in FIG. 69, the timekeeping start may be after the start time of the target fluctuation. Further, the time counting may be started before the start time of the target fluctuation, and the time counting by the timer may be performed over a plurality of fluctuations. Further, the start timing of the timer effect is not limited to the start of the next symbol change after the look-ahead timer effect is won, but may be started during the symbol change when the look-ahead timer effect is won, or may start during the next symbol change. You may.

Further, in the example of FIG. 70, for example, when the second special symbol starting means 57 detects a game ball and the number of second special holdings becomes two during the jackpot fluctuation (T1 in FIG. 70), the second one. Based on the look-ahead determination result (here, reach B jackpot) for the reserved memory, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform the look-ahead timer effect, and the lottery is won. Then, for example, during the subsequent jackpot game, the timer image 156 is displayed (T2 in FIG. 70) and the time is started (T3 in FIG. 70), and after that, the time is continued over a plurality of fluctuations up to the target fluctuation, and then during the target fluctuation. When the timer value becomes 0 and the time counting ends (T4 in FIG. 70), for example, the notice b3 is executed.

In FIG. 70, the display of the timer image 156 may be started before the start of the big hit game, and the time counting may be started during the big hit game, or the display of the timer image 156 may be started during the big hit game, and after the big hit game is completed. The timekeeping may be started at a predetermined timing of, for example, at the start of the target variation.

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

In the present embodiment, the timer value of the timer image 156 is reduced each time the remaining number of fluctuations until the end of the special gaming state decreases during the special gaming state (for example, the time saving state), and the remaining number of fluctuations becomes 0. It is configured so that the timer value becomes 0 when the special game state ends.

That is, as shown in FIG. 71, first, when the number of remaining fluctuations until the end of the time saving state is a predetermined number of times (here, 5 times), the display of the timer image 156 is started (FIG. 71 (a)). The display mode of the numerical value unit 157 at this time corresponds to, for example, time, for example, a numerical value (05 in this case) indicating the number of remaining fluctuations is displayed in the portion indicating "seconds", and for example, 1/10 second below it. The following part is always displayed to indicate that it is changing (for example, 00 to 99 is cyclically displayed).

After that, every time the fluctuations of the first and second special symbols are completed and the remaining number of fluctuations decreases from 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 (T1 to T4 in FIG. 71), the timer value of the timer image 156 is also changed. The number in the part indicating "seconds" decreases, for example, 04 → 03 → 02 → 01 (FIG. 71 (b), (c), (d), (e)), and the remaining number of fluctuations becomes 0, resulting in a time saving state. When the timer image 156 ends (T5 in FIG. 71), the timer value of the timer image 156 becomes, for example, "0:00:00" and the time counting ends (FIG. 71 (f)).

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

FIG. 72 shows an example in which the timer value is highlighted by displaying at least the numerical value unit 157 in the timer image 156 intermittently, for example, at a fixed time pitch. In the examples of FIGS. 72 (a1) to 72 (a5), the timer value is displayed in the numerical value unit 157 every time the display indicating 1/10 second or less becomes “00” (FIGS. 72 (a1), (a3), (FIG. 72), (a3), and (a1). a5)), the timer value is deleted from the numerical value unit 157 during the other period (FIGS. 72 (a2) and (a4)). As a result, the timer value is intermittently (blinking) displayed in the numerical value unit 157 at a pitch of 1 second, such as "0:07: 00"-> "0:06: 00"-> "0:05: 00"-> ... Therefore, the countdown to the end of timekeeping can be effectively produced. Not only the numerical value unit 157 but also the entire timer image 156 may be displayed intermittently, for example.

Further, FIGS. 72 (b1) to (b5) show numerical values without displaying the timer display frame 158 or the like when the timer values are intermittently displayed at a fixed time pitch as in FIGS. 72 (a1) to (a5). An example is shown in which at least a part of part 157, for example, a part indicating seconds is displayed. In this way, it is possible to further emphasize the remaining time by displaying only the changing numerical value part. In this case, the numerical value part 157 including the display portion other than the seconds is displayed as, for example, "0:20:00" until the predetermined period starts, and the display is switched to the display of only the seconds when the predetermined period starts. Alternatively, the timer display frame 158 may be displayed until the predetermined period starts.

Further, FIG. 73 is an example in which the timer value is highlighted by changing (for example, every second) the display mode of at least a part of the timer value displayed on the numerical value unit 157 at a fixed time pitch (for example, every second). Is shown. In the example of FIG. 73, every time the display indicating 1/10 second or less becomes "00", the numbers such as "07" and "06" indicating the seconds are enlarged and displayed (FIG. 73 (FIG. 73). c)). This makes it possible to effectively produce a countdown to the end of timekeeping. The entire timer value of the numerical value unit 157 may be enlarged and displayed, or not only the numerical value unit 157 but also, for example, the entire timer image 156 may be enlarged and displayed. Further, the change in the display mode is not limited to the change in size such as enlarged display, but may be a change in color, a change in typeface, addition of an effect image, or the like.

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

Further, the display means 60 and the effect control means 138 capable of executing various effects on the display means 60 are provided, and the effect control means 138 measures the specific effect and the time of a predetermined time before the execution of the specific effect. It is possible to carry out the production. Further, the effect control means 138 may be configured to execute the specific effect after the end of the timed effect, or may be configured to end the timed effect after the end of the specific effect. Further, the display means 60 can display the symbol 80 in a variable manner, and the effect control means 138 can execute the reach effect when the symbol 80 is in the reach state, and the timekeeping effect is performed before the execution of the reach effect is started. It may be possible to start the execution of the specific effect and then execute the specific effect after the execution of the reach effect is started. Further, the display means 60 can variablely display the symbol 80, and can execute the hold storage means 119 which can store the information related to the variable display of the symbol 80 which has not been started as the hold information and the hold display corresponding to the hold information. The effect control means 138 can start the execution of the timekeeping effect in the first period in which the hold display is executed, and the effect control means 138 can start the execution of the timekeeping effect in the second period in which the hold display is not executed. It may be feasible.

Further, the display means 60 and the effect control means 138 capable of executing various effects on the display means 60 are provided, and the effect control means 138 measures the time for the first predetermined time before the execution of the first specific effect. One timekeeping effect and a second timekeeping effect in which a second predetermined time is measured before the execution of a second specific effect different from the first specific effect can be executed in parallel. Further, the effect control means 138 may be capable of displaying at least a part of the first image 156a displayed in the first timekeeping effect and the second image 156b displayed in the second timekeeping effect in an overlapping manner. In this case, the first image 156a and the second image 156b can each display the timekeeping information, and the timekeeping information can be visually recognized with at least a part of the first image 156a and the second image 156b superimposed and displayed. It is also good. Further, the effect control means 138 may be configured to start the timekeeping of the second timekeeping effect after the end of the first specific effect.

Further, the display means 60 and the effect control means 138 capable of executing various effects on the display means 60 are provided, and the effect control means 138 measures the time for the first predetermined time before the execution of the first specific effect. It is possible to execute one timekeeping effect and a second timekeeping effect in which a second predetermined time is measured before the execution of a second specific effect different from the first specific effect, in different periods. Further, the display means 60 can display the symbol 80 in a variable manner, and the effect control means 138 can execute the reach effect when the symbol 80 is in the reach state, and the first before starting the execution of the reach effect. The timekeeping effect can be executed, and the second timekeeping effect may be executed after the execution of the reach effect is started. Further, the display means 60 can variablely display the symbol 80, and can execute the hold storage means 119 which can store the information related to the variable display of the symbol 80 which has not been started as hold information and the hold display corresponding to the hold information. The effect control means 138 is provided with the hold display control means 131, so that the first timekeeping effect can be executed in the first period when the hold display is executed, and the second timekeeping is performed in the second period when the hold display is not executed. The production may be feasible. Further, the effect control means 138 may be configured to execute the second timekeeping effect after the end of the first specific effect.

Further, the display means 60 and the effect control means 138 capable of executing various effects on the display means 60 are provided, and the effect control means 138 includes the specific effect and the specific effect from the first time point to the second time point in which the specific effect is executed. During the first hour of the above, it is possible to execute a timekeeping effect of performing timekeeping while displaying a predetermined time according to the remaining time up to the second time point. Further, the predetermined time may be different from the remaining time. In this case, the timekeeping period of the timekeeping effect includes the first timekeeping period and the second timekeeping period thereafter, so that the difference between the predetermined time and the remaining time is smaller between the second timekeeping period and the first timekeeping period. It may be configured as. In the example of FIG. 74, for example, when the time is measured for 18 seconds (first time) from the first time point to the second time point by the internally managed timer, the remaining time is 15 seconds (T1) time point (during the first time counting period). ), The display of the timer image 156, which is a predetermined time, is 10 seconds (t1), whereas when the remaining time is 3.5 seconds (T2) (during the second total time period), the predetermined time is 3 seconds (t2). ), And the difference between the remaining time and the predetermined time is 5 seconds for the former (during the first time measurement period) and 0.5 seconds for the latter (during the second time measurement period), and the latter is smaller. .. The difference between the remaining time and the predetermined time is such that the decrease in the predetermined time is temporarily stopped as in the seventh embodiment, the predetermined time is increased as in the eighth embodiment, and the timing speed of the internal timer is increased, for example. It can also be changed by making the time measuring speed (decreasing speed) of a predetermined time different.

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

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, since the timer effect is basically foretelling the occurrence of a state advantageous to the player, when it is an out-of-bounds fluctuation at the end of the symbol fluctuation, for example, during the period when the remaining fluctuation time is a predetermined time or less. Is desirable to be configured so as not to generate a timer effect.

Further, there may be a case where the timer value in the timer effect is larger than the remaining fluctuation time in the symbol effect, that is, the symbol variation ends before the timing of the timer effect ends. Similarly, the timer value in the timer effect may be larger than the symbol fluctuation time. Further, these timer effects may appear only in the jackpot fluctuation.

The timekeeping standby time (time from the start of display of the timer image 156 to the start of timekeeping) may be longer than the timekeeping time in the timer effect. It is desirable that a timer effect with a longer time waiting time than the timer timed time is more likely to appear in the case of a jackpot fluctuation than in the case of an out-of-order fluctuation, but even if such a timer effect can appear only in a jackpot fluctuation. good.

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

Further, the number of the specific effects that can be executed after the end of the time measurement may be smaller than the number of the effects that can be executed when the timer effect occurs (at the start of the display of the timer image 156 or at the start of the timekeeping). .. In addition, the jackpot reliability of the effect that can be executed after the end of timekeeping is higher than the jackpot reliability of the effect that can be executed when the timer effect occurs (at the start of display of the timer image 156 or at the start of timekeeping). You may.

When executing a common specific effect in multiple reach effects with different production times, and when executing a timer effect targeting the common specific effect during those reach effects, according to the effect time of the reach effect. The time counting time of the timer may be different.

When a timer effect is executed in which the effect of determining the color or pattern used for the image of the liquid crystal display means 60 is the specific effect, the color or pattern determined by the specific effect is used during the period from the start to the end of the timer effect. It is desirable not to make it appear in the production of.

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

The timer effect (timekeeping effect) and the corresponding specific effect may be configured to be executed by different devices. For example, the timer value may be displayed by the liquid crystal display means 60, and the specific effect after the end of timekeeping may be performed by the movable effect means 61 to 64, or the timer value may be displayed by a display means other than the liquid crystal display means 60, for example, the front. It may be configured to be performed by the display means on the frame 3 side, and the specific effect after the end of time counting may be performed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display means 60 or the like. Further, the timer effect and the corresponding specific effect may be executed as a series of advance notice effects, or may be executed as another advance notice effect.

The time from the time timing start time (first time point) to the specific effect start time point (second time point) does not need to be performed by the timer that starts the timekeeping from the first time point. It may be performed by the execution time timer of the effect scenario to be performed. In this case, if the value of the execution time timer is, for example, 500F at the first time point and 1000F at the second time point, 500F during that time corresponds to the first time from the first time point to the second time point (FIG. 74). Further, in this case, the time corresponding to 500 F minutes is not limited to the one displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 as a predetermined time, and is within the range of 500 F minutes according to the time from the first time point to the second time point (500F → 1000F). Therefore, a certain time may be displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 as a predetermined time. In addition, it suffices to display some predetermined time related to the remaining time up to the second time point, and the difference time from the first time point to the second time point is measured by the effect control, and internal management is performed based on the measurement result. The information of the timer to be used is not limited to the one displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60.

In the embodiment, the timer image 156 is configured to display the remaining time, but the remaining time is not limited to the one that displays the remaining time as it is, and the remaining time is displayed, for example, by counting down by 1 every few seconds. It should be. Further, the display regarding the remaining time may be a display using an image such as a level meter instead of a numerical value (digital).

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

In the timer effect of the embodiment, it is configured to always start the timekeeping after the pre-timekeeping effect (success pattern of the pre-timekeeping effect), but when the timer effect is ended without starting the timekeeping after the pre-timekeeping effect (timekeeping). There may be a failure pattern of the previous production). For example, as a failure pattern in the timer initial value increase effect (FIG. 28, FIG. 30, etc.), there is a case where the timer initial value does not increase as "0:00:00" or the timer ends in a state where the initial value cannot be recognized. Be done. Further, for example, as a failure pattern in the timer initial value selection effect (FIG. 53, FIG. 54, etc.), it is conceivable that an out-of-order option such as "0:00:00" or "x" included in the options is selected.

In the movable body return processing (FIG. 38) of the embodiment, the pushing operation is executed on the condition that the fluctuation is started due to the end of the customer waiting state, but the fluctuation is started during the customer waiting demonstration effect. It may be configured to execute the pushing operation on the condition of.

In the embodiment, the movable body return processing shown in FIGS. 28 and 31 is configured to be executed at the start of the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, but the customer waiting state end condition due to the player touching the launch handle 32. The movable body return process may be executed even when the above is established.

After executing the origin return processing of the movable body, the pushing operation may be executed without fail.

The movable body to be pushed in in the movable body return process may be all movable bodies, or may be targeted only to the movable body operated during the customer waiting state (non-gaming state).

The movable body return process is executed when the change of the first and second special symbols starts or when the condition for ending the customer waiting state due to the player touching the firing handle 32 is satisfied. May be operated and the movable body return process may be executed even when the menu display is executed. In this case, the customer waiting state does not end, but it is predicted that the operation on the display screen by the player is being executed.

It was decided to operate the movable body during the customer waiting state (non-gaming state), but the timing and operation period for starting the movement of the movable body are not particularly limited as long as they are in the customer waiting state (non-gaming state), and are arbitrary. It is configurable. However, if the movement of the movable body is started almost at the same time as the start of the customer waiting state (non-gaming state), the movable body operates every time the symbol fluctuation is interrupted, so that the player is slumped (previous symbol). It is desirable to operate the movable body after a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the customer waiting state (non-gaming state) because it is easy to feel the non-variable period from the fluctuation to the next symbol change.

In addition, when the variable BGM is interrupted / stopped after a predetermined time from the start of the customer waiting state (non-gaming state), the operation of the movable body is performed at substantially the same time as the interruption / cancellation of the BGM or at a timing later than that. You may try to get it started. Further, as in the embodiment, the operation of the movable body may be started at the timing when the customer waiting normal effect (screen displaying the stop symbol) ends and the customer waiting demo effect (demo movie screen) is started. ..

When displaying spec information, title information, copyright information, game information, etc. as information about the gaming machine while waiting for customers (non-gaming state), the movable body is displayed during the period when such information is displayed. It is desirable not to start the movement but to start the movement of the movable body at other times. Further, it is desirable not to display the above-mentioned information about the gaming machine during the operation of the movable body once started.

Further, when the movable body is moved from the origin position to a predetermined position, the area where the movable body and the liquid crystal display overlap (cover) changes from the front view of the gaming machine or the player's line of sight. Therefore, it is desirable to display the above-mentioned information about the gaming machine in the display area that does not overlap (do not cover) the movable body regardless of whether the movable body is located at the origin position or the predetermined position.

Further, it is a specific image, for example, the number part 80a of the effect symbol 80, the hold display images X1 to Y1 to, the left-handed guidance image 136a, the right-handed guidance image 136b, the error notification image 137, the volume setting image 138b, and the light amount setting image. It is also desirable to display 139b and the like in a display area that does not overlap (do not cover) the movable body regardless of whether the movable body is located at the origin position or a predetermined position.

When the movable body is operated while waiting for customers (non-gaming state), a lamp or voice effect may be executed according to the movement of the movable body. In addition, if the conditions for starting the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols or ending the customer waiting state due to the player touching the firing handle 32 are satisfied during the execution of the production by these lamps and voice, these lamps are used. It is desirable to interrupt the production by voice or voice. Further, during the operation of the movable body, the lamp and the sound may be continuously produced, or the lamp and the sound may be produced only at the start and the end of the operation.

In the embodiment, the movable body to be operated in the customer waiting state (non-gaming state) is made different depending on the mode selected by the player, but the same movable body may be operated regardless of the mode. In that case, the same operation may be performed, or different operations may be performed. Further, the effect by the lamp or the voice may be different according to the movement of the movable body, or may be the same.

When the movable body is operated during the customer waiting state (non-gaming state) and the customer waiting state end condition is satisfied by the start of the change of the first and second special symbols, it is movable at substantially the same timing as the change start. You may not perform the movable body effect that moves the body.

The operation of the movable body in the customer waiting state (non-gaming state) is not limited to the operation from the origin position to the predetermined position, but may be the operation of finely moving (rattling) the movable body at the origin position, or the origin position and the predetermined position. The operation may be such that it repeatedly reciprocates from the position.

Further, when the movable body is positioned at a predetermined position at the timing when the customer waiting demo effect (demo movie screen) ends, the movable body may be operated from the predetermined position toward the origin position. That is, in preparation for the customer waiting demo effect (demo movie screen) ending and the customer waiting normal effect (screen displaying the stop symbol) being executed again, the movable body is returned to the origin position. May be good.

When the player is operating the menu screen, if the non-operation time on the menu screen elapses for a predetermined time (example: 180 seconds), the menu screen may be terminated. When the operation is performed by the player, the menu screen may not be closed by clearing a predetermined time (example: 180 seconds). At this time, the sub-control unit may be provided with a timer for measuring a predetermined time. At this time, the display screen after the menu screen ends may be a customer waiting normal effect (screen displaying a stop symbol) or a customer waiting demo effect (demo movie screen). Then, when displaying the customer waiting demo effect (demo movie screen), the movable body may be operated according to this.

The movable body may be operated during the customer waiting state (non-gaming state), and when the player touches the firing handle 32, the effect linked with the movable body may be executed. For example, the movement of the movable body may be changed at that time, the movement of the movable body may be stopped, or a specific effect by a lamp or voice may be executed. Further, the effect linked with the movable body is not limited to the synchronized effect mode, and any effect mode can be used as long as the effect is executed only when the player touches the firing handle 32 during the operation of the movable body. There may be. Further, not only during the operation of the movable body, but also when the player touches the firing handle 32 while the movable body is moved to a predetermined position, such an effect may be executed.

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

When the movable body is operated during the customer waiting state (non-gaming state) and the customer waiting state end condition is satisfied by the start of fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, the movable body return operation (including the pushing operation) is performed. , The symbol change may be performed during the symbol change, or the symbol change may be started after the movable body return operation (including the pushing operation) is completed.

When the movable body is operated while waiting for customers (non-gaming state) and the player touches the firing handle 32, the movable body return operation is performed when the effect related to the handle touch is performed by the lamp, voice, or liquid crystal display. The (including the pushing operation) may be performed during the effect, or the effect may be started after the movable body return operation (including the pushing operation) is completed.

In the embodiment, the spec information, the game state before the jackpot, and the jackpot game type are configured to be transmitted by one jackpot state specification command, but the information is configured to be transmitted by an individual command. You may.

In the embodiment, whether or not to perform the promotion effect of the number of balls to be acquired is set for each type of the jackpot game, but it may be configured to determine whether or not to execute the promotion effect by lottery or the like.

The values of the total number of acquired balls, the number of acquired balls, and the number of planned acquisition balls may be displayed only during a predetermined period during the jackpot game, and may not be displayed in other cases.

Every time the total number of acquired balls reaches a predetermined value, the notification effect according to the value may be executed. For example, when the total number of balls won reaches 2500, "I'm still going", when it reaches 5000, "I can go more", and when it reaches 7,500, "I thought you could do it". "I am proud of you" when the number reaches 10,000. Further, the content of this notification effect may be changed according to the selected character or the like. For example, when the total number of acquired balls reaches 2500, the line is "I'm still going" when the first character is selected, and "I'm still going" when the second character is selected. May be.

In the embodiment, it is assumed that a probability change (so-called ST or a fall lottery specification) occurs in all jackpots, but the type of special gaming state may be different depending on the type of jackpot.

The number of acquired balls, the number of planned acquisition balls, and the total number of acquired balls are displayed during the jackpot, but the total number of acquired balls is displayed even during the jackpot end interval after the end of the jackpot and during the subsequent probability change state. You may try to do it. Unlike during the jackpot, during the probable change state, the first winning ball number command and the second winning ball number command are not sent because the winning to the big winning means does not occur, but the third winning ball number command May be sent. Therefore, when the third acquired ball number command is received during the probabilistic game, the total acquired ball number may or may not be increased. In addition, the first acquired ball count command and the second acquired ball count command are not transmitted during the probability change state as described above, but when these commands are received due to some factor such as noise or goto action. Even so, the display of the total number of acquired balls may not be increased. Further, the error notification may be executed without changing the display of the total number of acquired balls.

During the big hit, when a prize is awarded to the big prize means, an over prize, or a prize other than the big prize means occurs, the display will be updated by adding to the number of acquired balls and the number of planned balls. The mode for updating the display may be different depending on the acquired ball count command. Further, the mode for updating the display may be different depending on the number of acquired balls and the number of planned acquired balls. For example, when updating the number of acquired balls, the number may be rolled up at the time of updating, and when updating the number of balls to be acquired, the number may be updated without rolling up at the time of updating. You may do it. In addition, if there is a prize in the big prize means, the number of acquired balls is rolled up and updated, and if there is an over prize, the number of acquired balls and the number of planned balls are simultaneously or either. It may be rolled up and updated in order, and if there is a prize other than the big winning means, the number of acquired balls and the number of planned acquired balls may be updated at the same time or without rolling up in order from either one. In addition, it is necessary to update the total number of acquired balls when there is an over-winning or a prize other than the large winning means, but when the total number of acquired balls is updated, which is more beneficial to the player in this way, the total number of acquired balls is acquired. It may be an update mode different from the case of updating the display of only the number of balls.

When setting the spec information of this pachinko machine based on the spec information, display such as "This machine is light spec" or "This machine is middle spec" is displayed on the LCD based on the set information. You may do it. Further, it is desirable that these displays are not displayed during the change of the symbol, but during the non-change of the symbol such as while waiting for a customer. This enables the player to grasp the spec information of the machine before the game.

When the jackpot is over, the number of acquired balls and the number of planned acquired balls may not be cleared. If there is a jackpot fluctuation in the hold within 4 rotations after the jackpot ends, it may be possible to express the effect as if the jackpots seemed to be continuous. In such a case, the number of acquired balls and the acquisition Instead of clearing the planned number of balls, the number of balls scheduled to be acquired for the next big hit may be added and displayed. In addition, during the next big hit, the number of acquired balls may be added and displayed for each prize.

Even if the consecutive villas are over, you may not clear the total number of balls you have won. In the embodiment, all the jackpots are probabilistic hits, but if there is a probabilistic / non-probable variation jackpot, after winning the non-probability variation jackpot, for example, a time-saving game of 100 rotations is entered. If the probability change jackpot is won again during this period, the total number of balls won in the previous time may be inherited and displayed.

The number of acquired balls, the number of planned acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls may be displayed even during the inter-round interval of the jackpot. If a game ball is won at a predetermined winning opening during the inter-round interval, the number of balls may be increased even during the inter-round interval.

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

The number of acquired balls, the number of planned acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls may be displayed even during the promotion effect during the jackpot. Since the number of balls to be acquired increases during the promotion effect, it is desirable to increase the number of balls to be acquired while being displayed. In addition, when a promotion effect is performed during a round game, the number of acquired balls and the total number of acquired balls can be displayed because it is expected that the game ball will be awarded to the large winning means even during the promotion effect. desirable. By configuring in this way, it is possible to appropriately display the increased number of acquired balls and the total number of acquired balls even when the game ball is awarded to the large winning means during the promotion production. ..

In addition, the number of acquired balls, the number of planned acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls may not be displayed during the promotion effect during the big hit. At the time of promotion production, the number of balls to be acquired is increased, which is advantageous for the player. Therefore, in order to concentrate more on the content of the production, promotion including the number of acquired balls, the number of planned acquisition balls, and the total number of acquired balls is performed. The display may be temporarily interrupted for display objects other than the effect. In addition, if a game ball is won in the big winning means at this time, the number of balls increased when the display of the number of acquired balls, the number of planned acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls is resumed after the promotion effect is completed. May be displayed to reflect the above. Further, the promotion effect may be executed by using the time of the interval between rounds in which the winning of the game ball is not expected to be the big winning means.

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

When displaying the total number of acquired balls during the probability change state, the character selected during the jackpot end interval (the embodiment is a character, but the embodiment is not limited to this, and the game effect mode during the probability change state after the jackpot is selected. Anything may be used), and the display form of the total number of acquired balls may be different. Further, one character may display the total number of acquired balls, and the other character may not display the total number of acquired balls.

Regarding the display of the total number of balls won, for players such as "TOTAL 〇〇 acquisition", "winning big hits x 5", "winning 〇〇 big hits x 2, △△ big hits x 3", etc. Any display mode may be used as long as the display reminds us of the total number of acquired balls. During a specific jackpot, the number of acquired balls, the number of planned acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls may not be displayed.

Although it was decided to perform a process of adding to the number of acquired balls when the first acquired ball number command is received at the time of winning a prize in the large winning means, the timing of performing the addition display is not limited to the time when the command is received. For example, after receiving the first acquired ball number command of a predetermined number of times, the addition display for a predetermined number of times may be executed. In addition, each time the first acquired ball count command is received, a display such as +OO is displayed, and after receiving the first acquired ball count command a predetermined number of times, the display of +OO is added to the acquired number of balls. You may let it. Further, the predetermined number of times when the first winning ball number command is received a predetermined number of times may be the same as the number of winnings that can be won in one round. In this case, at the end of one round, the first of the predetermined number of times Number of acquired balls The number of acquired balls for the command will be added and displayed. Further, the predetermined number of times when the first acquired ball number command is received a predetermined number of times may be the same as the number of winnings that can be won by one big hit. In this case, at the end of the jackpot round, the number of acquired balls for the predetermined number of first acquired ball number commands is additionally displayed.

Further, the above-mentioned contents are not limited to the first acquired ball number command, and may have the same configuration when a second acquired ball number command or a third acquired ball number command is received. In addition, regarding the 2nd acquired ball number command and the 3rd acquired ball number command, the process of adding not only the acquired ball number but also the acquired planned ball number is performed, but the acquired ball number is additionally displayed. The same configuration may be used for the above.

As a case of increasing the number of balls to be acquired, when the second number of acquired balls command is received, when the third number of acquired balls command is received, and further, the promotion effect of the number of acquired balls performed during a specific jackpot game is performed. May be executed, but the addition effect when the second acquired ball number command and the third acquired ball number command are received may be different from the addition effect by the promotion effect, and the same addition effect may be obtained. May be. In addition, since the number of balls added during the promotion effect is larger than the number of balls added when the second acquired ball number command and the third acquired ball number command are received, the number added during the promotion effect is higher. The production may be gorgeous and have an impact.

We decided to calculate the number of balls to be acquired based on the round number specification command, the maximum count number specification command, and the big prize opening prize ball number specification command, but if any one of these commands is missing, it will be acquired. The display of the planned number of balls may not be executed. In this case, as the display of the number of balls to be acquired, nothing may be displayed, or a display different from the normal time such as "???" may be displayed. In addition, if the round number specification command, the maximum count number specification command, and the grand prize opening prize ball number specification command can be received without omission at the subsequent predetermined timing, the number of balls to be acquired is newly displayed. Alternatively, instead of "???" or the like, the number of balls to be acquired may be displayed.

In addition, when the number of balls to be acquired cannot be displayed due to the above-mentioned problem, or when "???" or the like is displayed instead of the original display, the second number of acquired balls command or the third When the number of acquired balls command is received, the number of balls to be acquired may be left undisplayed, or the display such as "???" may be displayed without being changed. On the contrary, when the second acquired ball number command or the third acquired ball number command is received, "+000 shots" or the like is displayed as a display suggesting that the number of expected acquired balls has increased. Alternatively, the display such as "???" may be changed to "??? + 〇〇 shots" or the like. Furthermore, if the round number specification command, the maximum count number specification command, and the grand prize opening prize ball number specification command can be received without omission at the subsequent predetermined timing, the number of balls to be acquired and the original number of balls to be acquired so far have increased. You may display the number of balls to be acquired by adding the number of balls to be acquired, or if you are displaying "??? + 〇〇 shots" etc., "???" etc. Instead of, the original number of planned acquisition balls may be displayed and displayed as "the number of planned acquisition balls + 〇〇 shots", or the total number of planned acquisition balls may be displayed.

In addition, if the number of balls to be acquired cannot be displayed, or if the promotion effect is executed when "???" or the like is displayed instead of the original display, the promotion effect is displayed. The number of balls to be acquired after promotion may not be displayed, or it may be displayed as "???", etc., such as "??? + 〇〇〇 shots". May be displayed. Then, if the round number specification command, the maximum count number specification command, and the grand prize opening prize ball number specification command can be received without omission at a predetermined timing thereafter, the number of balls to be acquired after promotion is displayed. Is desirable.

Once the round number specification command, the maximum count number specification command, and the big prize opening prize ball number specification command can be received normally, the round number specification command, the maximum count number specification command, and the big prize are won at the subsequent predetermined timing. Even if one of the commands for specifying the number of prize balls is missing, do not stop displaying the number of balls to be acquired at that point or change the display to something like "???". Is desirable. Therefore, once each command can be received normally, the number of balls to be acquired will not be unknown thereafter.

In the count-up effect, when the player does not repeatedly hit the ball, the result display may be a display mode such as "???" GET where the number of balls to be acquired is unknown. Further, even when the continuous hitting operation or the like is not performed, the original number of balls to be acquired may be displayed. In addition, if the number of operations is less than the planned number of times, the number of balls to be acquired may not be reached, but the original number of balls to be acquired may not be reached when the result is displayed. The number of balls may be displayed, or the result display "OOOO" GET according to the number of operations actually performed may be displayed. In that case, it is desirable to display the original number of balls to be acquired at a predetermined timing until the subsequent big hit ends.

If the round number specification command, the maximum count number specification command, and the big prize opening prize ball number specification command cannot be received normally at the start of the fluctuation, the count-up effect may not be executed, or the count-up effect may be performed. Even if it is executed, "+ ??" or the like may be displayed for each count, or the result may not be displayed.

The jackpot payout related information designation command (predetermined information command) may be different from the jackpot state designation command (special game command), and even if it is not the information related to the jackpot payout described in this case, the jackpot payout is given. Any information required to calculate the ball will do.

In a round without payout, when the big winning means is open one or more times for a very short time (eg: 1.8 seconds), the first winning ball number command, the second winning ball number command, and the third winning ball number command. When the number of balls command or the like is received, it is desirable to increase the display of the number of acquired balls and the number of balls to be acquired, but it may not be increased. Further, in the round without balls, the number of acquired balls and the number of planned acquired balls may not be displayed. When the number of acquired balls or the number of planned acquired balls is not displayed in the round without payout, and the first acquired ball number command, the second acquired ball number command, the third acquired ball number command, etc. are received, the acquisition is performed. It is desirable to increase the number of balls and the number of balls to be acquired internally, but it may not be increased. Internally, the increase is to increase the number of acquired balls and the counter that manages the number of expected acquired balls. Then, when displaying the number of acquired balls, the number of planned acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls at a subsequent timing, it is desirable to display the results in a state that reflects the winning result in the round without balls.

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

The maximum count number specification command may be a command only for teaching the count number of the jackpot game from the main control board to the sub control board, or it may be a command to specify the count number of the jackpot game and send it to the sub control board side. It may be a command for executing some kind of combined production or display.

The command for specifying the number of prize balls for the big prize opening may be a command only for teaching the number of prize balls for the big hit game from the main control board to the sub control board, or the sub command for specifying the number of prize balls for the big hit game. It may be a command for causing the control board side to execute some kind of effect or display according to it.

Further, the present invention is not limited to pachinko machines, but can be similarly implemented in various game machines such as arrange ball machines, sparrow ball game machines, and slot machines.

60 Liquid crystal display means (display means)
138 Symbol variation effect control means (effect control means)
156a 1st timer image (1st image)
156b 2nd timer image (2nd image)

Claims (1)

Display means and
A game state control means capable of controlling a normal game state and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and
An effect control means capable of executing various effects by the display means, and an effect control means .
A symbol display means that changes and displays symbols based on the lottery results,
It is provided with a profit state generating means for generating a profit state when the symbol after the fluctuation display becomes a specific mode.
The effect control means is
With specific production
It is possible to execute a timekeeping effect that starts displaying the timekeeping of a predetermined time before the execution of the specific effect.
In the specific effect, after the execution of the predetermined effect, either a success effect or a failure effect appears, and the result effect appears.
Whether the success effect or the failure effect appears as the result effect is selected based on the lottery result and a predetermined selection table.
The predetermined effect is started before the end of the time measurement by the time measurement effect, and the result effect is executed after the end of the time measurement by the time measurement effect.
The appearance rate of the timekeeping effect is configured to be different between the normal gaming state and the special gaming state.
Gaming machine, characterized in that the said specific effect in the success game effect in the case of performing counting effect appears.

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