JP7054520B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a plurality of gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines are installed side by side in a gaming machine installation facility (so-called island facility) in a game hall, and each of them operates independently. Then, the gaming machine can execute a demonstration effect for obtaining a customer attraction effect in a non-gaming state in which a game is not performed. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a demo display is executed when the gaming is not performed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-158436

However, in recent years, it is expected that the interest of the player will be improved by further devising the demonstration production.
The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

The game machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a game machine capable of executing a variable game, in which the execution of the variable game is permitted, the variable game is not executed, and the variable game is executed. A non-gaming state detecting means capable of detecting a non-gaming state for which execution is not suspended, a waiting state controlling means for controlling a waiting state, an effect executing means for executing an effect, and an effect controlling means for controlling the effect executing means. The variable game is provided with a time measuring means for periodically measuring a specific time when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a specific game ball detecting means for detecting a game ball, and a movable body capable of executing a predetermined operation. When the execution of the variable game is not suspended at the timing when the execution of the variable game is permitted, the normal standby state is controlled, and when the non-gaming state is detected by the non-gaming state detecting means, the normal state is detected. The standby state ends and is controlled to the specific standby state, and the normal standby state is controlled to the normal standby state when the game ball is detected by the specific game ball detecting means during the normal standby state. The period is extended, and the effect includes a demonstration effect that can be started in the non-gaming state, and when the specific time is timed, the demonstration effect is started in the specific standby state. When the specific standby state is not set, the demonstration effect is not started, and when the specific time is timed in the specific standby state, the demonstration effect is controlled to the special standby state and the demonstration effect is executed. When is finished, a warning effect is executed to call attention to the immersiveness in the game machine, and when the warning effect is finished, it is controlled to the special standby state and controlled to the special standby state. When a predetermined time elapses from, the movable body is inoperable in the normal standby state, the specific standby state, and the special standby state , while the special standby state is controlled. Then, it is a gist that the movable body is movable.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Front view showing a pachinko machine installed on the game island. The figure which shows the pachinko game machine schematically. The figure which shows the game board schematically. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing the flow of the waiting period. A flowchart showing the standby process. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing a specific example of the execution mode of the effect during the waiting period. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing a specific example of the execution mode of the effect during the waiting period. The figure which shows a specific example of the execution mode of the production during a waiting period. The figure which shows a specific example of the execution mode of the production during a waiting period. The figure which shows a specific example of the execution mode of the production during a waiting period.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the first embodiment embodied in the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is installed on the gaming island (island facility) YS installed in the amusement park. A plurality of pachinko gaming machines 10 are installed side by side on the game island YS. In this embodiment, the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 10 installed on the same gaming island YS are pachinko gaming machines 10 having the same specifications. In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machines 10 having the same specifications can execute various processes (big hit lottery, prize ball payout, control of production, etc.) by the same control program.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. A frame member (front frame) Y1 is arranged on the front surface of the game board YB. On the board surface of the game board YB, a game area YBa having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined. In the game area YBa, a game ball launched by the player operating the launch handle HD arranged on the front surface of the pachinko game machine 10 is guided down. Further, an effect display device 11 as an effect execution means is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The effect display device 11 has an image display unit GH for displaying an image. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 displays various display effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using an effect symbol (decorative symbol).

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that produces a light emitting effect. The decorative lamp La is arranged on a frame (for example, a front frame) constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10 or a gaming board YB. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp that outputs various sounds such as sound effects and music and produces voice effects.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board YB is provided with a movable body K as an effect executing means. The movable body K is configured to be operable within the range from the original position Pa of the movable body K to the effect position Pb. In this embodiment, the movable body K is located at the original position Pa when the effect using the movable body K is not performed. When the movable body K operates at the effect position Pb, it operates on the front side of the effect display device 11 as seen from the player. The movable body K operates by receiving power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown).

In the game area YBa of the game board YB, a plurality of winning openings (entrance openings) into which game balls can enter are arranged. The winning openings include a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a large winning opening 14.

The first start opening 12 is an entry opening where the start condition of the symbol variation game can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. Further, the first starting port 12 is an entry port where the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device 11 and is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. A ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the first starting port 12, and the game ball entered in the first starting port 12 is detected in the ball passage. Means (starting sensor (switch) SE1 shown in FIG. 4) are arranged.

The second start opening 13 is an entry opening where the start condition of the symbol variation game can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. Further, the second starting port 13 is an entry port where the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is located to the right of the first starting port 12. The second starting port 13 is closed so that the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter when a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is not satisfied. Then, when the predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is satisfied, the second starting port 13 is opened so that the game ball can be entered or can be easily entered. The second starting port 13 receives power from the actuator and opens. In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the second starting port 13 is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered into the game board YB to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the second starting port 13, and the game ball that has entered the second starting port 13 is connected to the ball passage. A means for detecting (starting sensor (switch) SE2 shown in FIG. 4) is provided. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is a starting port having an opening / closing member that opens / closes the ball entry port of the second starting port 13 and is operated by an actuator.

The large prize opening 14 is an entrance for which the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is located at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The large winning opening 14 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is not satisfied. Then, when the predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is satisfied, the large winning opening 14 is opened so that the game ball can be entered or can be easily entered. The large winning opening 14 receives power from the actuator and opens. In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the large winning opening 14 is the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the large winning opening 14, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 14 is detected in the ball passage. Means (count sensor (switch) CS shown in FIG. 4) are arranged.

The big hit game is performed a plurality of times, up to a predetermined number of rounds, in which a round game that allows the ball to enter the big winning opening 14 is performed. When the big hit game is generated, the opening time is set before the first round game starts, and the opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is performed during the opening time. Further, when a big hit game is generated, an ending time is set when the final round game is completed, and an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed during the ending time.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, an actuating gate 18 is arranged in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the actuating gate 18 is a region on the right side of the game area YBa, and is located above the second starting opening 13 and the large winning opening 14. The operating gate 18 is always open with an open gate opening 18a so that a game ball can enter. A means (gate sensor (switch) GS shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball entering and passing through is provided at the gate opening 18a. The gate opening 18a of the operating gate 18 is an entry opening where the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. The second starting port 13 wins the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed by the game ball entering the operating gate 18, and after the winning symbol of the normal symbol is derived in the normal symbol variation game, it is released from the closed state. Works to state.

In this embodiment, the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, and the large winning opening 14 described above are ball-entry devices to be paid out by the entry of the game ball, and the entry of the game ball causes the prize ball to be paid out. The conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied. On the other hand, the actuating gate 18 is not an entry device for paying out the prize ball by entering the game ball, and even if the game ball enters, the condition for paying out the prize ball is not satisfied.

In this embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the firing intensity of the firing handle HD to hit the game ball into the left region and the right region, and the first starting port 12 and the second starting port 13 are used. , It becomes possible to put a game ball into the large winning opening 14 or the operating gate 18. Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right area, and the second starting port 13 and the large winning opening There is a possibility of entering the ball 14 or the operating gate 18. Since it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously in order to reach the area on the right side, right-handed striking is performed by adjusting the firing intensity to the maximum strength or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum strength.

On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the left region and may enter the first starting port 12. be. In addition, since it is not necessary to launch the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed strike, the strength of the left-handed ball is adjusted so that the launched game ball does not reach the right region. In this embodiment, a flow path of the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 12 when right-handed. It should be noted that the game parts may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first starting port 12 when a right-handed hit is made, or enter the first starting opening 12 as compared with when a left-handed hit is made. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to hit the ball (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low).

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the "right region" is an region located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and is located at the most downstream of the launch passage 19 to prevent reversion. It passes through the valve 20 and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the "left area" is also an area closer to the launch passage 19, and conversely, the "right area" is also an area away from the launch passage 19. Then, the game ball that is guided down in the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 22 located at the lowermost part of the game area YBa. Further, the game ball that is guided down in the right area passes through the right side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads toward the out port 22.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a guide passage (not shown) for guiding the effective ball used for the game to the outside of the machine (game machine installation equipment).
In this specification, the effective ball is a game ball used for a game in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and more specifically, a game ball launched by operating the launch handle HD and reaching the game area YBa of the game board YB. Is. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the launch handle HD is continuously operated, game balls are launched at predetermined intervals (100 ball launch intervals per minute), and among the launched game balls, the pachinko game machine is guided by the launch passage 19. The game ball that has passed through the check valve 20 corresponds to an effective ball. On the other hand, among the launched game balls, the game balls that have returned or flowed back through the launch passage 19 without passing through the return prevention valve 20 (so-called return balls) are played through the discharge passage that communicates in the middle of the launch passage 19. Since it is returned to the person, it is a game ball (invalid ball) that was not used in the game and is not a valid ball.

The game ball as an effective ball that has reached the game area YBa may enter any of the winning openings of the game board YB, or may enter the out opening 22 without entering any winning opening. It may be a ball. Then, the effective ball that has entered any of the winning openings is guided to the guide passage from the ball passage connected to the winning entrance, and is guided to the outside of the aircraft through the guide passage and discharged to the outside of the aircraft. Will be done. Further, the game ball that has entered the out port 22 is guided to the guide passage from the ball passage connected to the out port 22, and is guided to the outside of the machine through the guide passage, and is discharged to the outside of the machine. An out-sensor (switch) OS is disposed in the guide passage as a specific game ball detecting means for detecting a game ball (shown in FIG. 4).

Further, the game board YB is provided with the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, the hold display devices 24a and 24b, and the normal symbol display device 25 shown in FIG. These display devices are located at a portion of the gaming board YB that can be visually recognized by the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decorative member arranged in the game area of the game board YB, a corner decorative member of the game board YB, and the like.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b play a symbol variation game using the special symbol, and the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the symbol variation game. The special symbol display device 23a is a display device for playing a symbol variation game of the first special symbol, and the special symbol display device 23b is a display device for playing a symbol variation game of the second special symbol. When the game ball enters the first starting port 12 and is detected, the starting condition of the symbol variation game of the first special symbol is satisfied. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second starting port 13 and is detected, the starting condition of the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is satisfied. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a big hit lottery is performed when the start condition is satisfied, and the probability of winning the big hit lottery is the same. The first special symbol and the second special symbol have different types of jackpots determined when the jackpot lottery is won and the determination ratio of the same type of jackpots are different, so that the advantage of winning the jackpot lottery ( For example, the number of prize balls, the period of granting the ball entry rate improvement state, etc.) may be different.

When the start condition is satisfied, the special symbol symbol change game is played on the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b in order to derive the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and is derived in the symbol change game. A symbol variation game for deriving a result according to a special symbol is also performed in the effect display device 11 using the effect symbol.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices provided with a light emitting body. In the symbol variation game of the special symbol, an arbitrary combination of light emitters constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbol includes a jackpot symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is won and a missed symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is not won.

On the other hand, in the effect display device 11, an effect symbol that makes it possible to recognize the result of the symbol variation game is derived by combining a plurality of identification information (identification information in three columns in the embodiment). In this embodiment, the identification information constituting the combination of the effect symbols is composed of a design imitating Arabic numerals. Specifically, the identification information in each column is an Arabic numeral from "1" to "9". As a result, the combination of the effect symbols is, for example, a combination such as "111" in which the identification information in all rows is the same, or a combination such as "479", "337", "121" in which the identification information in all rows is not the same. become. Then, the result of the symbol variation game of the effect symbol corresponds to the result of the symbol variation game of the special symbol. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol, in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol, a combination in which the identification information of all the rows is the same identification information is derived, and the jackpot can be recognized. On the other hand, when the deviation symbol is derived in the special symbol symbol variation game, in the effect symbol symbol variation game, a combination in which the identification information of all the rows is not the same identification information is derived, and the deviation can be recognized. The symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time, and the effect display device 11 plays a symbol variation game of the effect symbol corresponding to the executed special symbol.

The hold display device 24a is a display device that displays the number of symbol change games (start hold number) of the first special symbol whose execution is suspended, and the hold display device 24b is the second special symbol whose execution is suspended. It is a display device that displays the number of symbol variation games (number of pending starts). The ordinary symbol display device 25 plays an ordinary symbol variation game using ordinary symbols, and in the ordinary symbol variation game, an ordinary symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is derived.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect button EBT, an upper button UBT, a lower button DBT, a left button LBT, and a right button RBT. In this embodiment, the effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT are arranged on the upper surface of the storage plate 21 for storing the game ball, respectively. The effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT are push button type. The effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT of this embodiment each have one operation unit. The operation unit is a portion where the player performs a pressing operation. The effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT correspond to the operating means that can be operated by the player.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability fluctuation function. The probability fluctuation function is a function that can give a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as "probability change state") that changes the winning probability of the jackpot lottery from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the end of the jackpot game. .. The probability change state is a gaming state that is advantageous for the player because it is easier to win the big hit lottery than the non-probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as “non-probability change state”) in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is low. .. The probabilistic state is given until, for example, the next big hit lottery is won.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a function of improving the ball entry rate. The ball entry rate improving function is a function capable of imparting a ball entry rate improvement state in which the entry rate of a game ball per unit time to the second starting opening 13 as a predetermined entry opening is improved. The ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called "electric support state" or "high base state". In the following description, a state in which the ball entry rate improvement state is not given may be referred to as a “non-ball entry rate improvement state”. The non-ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called "non-electric support state" or "low base state".

The ball entry rate improvement state can be realized, for example, by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol fluctuation game as compared with the case where the non-entry rate is improved. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the non-entry rate improved state. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the second starting port 13 based on winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol is made longer than in the non-entry rate improved state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened based on the winning lottery of the normal symbol is increased as compared with the case where the non-entry rate is improved, and the winning lottery of the normal symbol is performed. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the second starting port 13 based on the winning of the second starting port 13 longer than that in the non-ball entry rate improved state. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that makes it easier for the variation time of the special symbol variation game (for example, the average variation time) to be shorter than in the non-entry rate improved state. When the variable time shortening control of the special symbol is executed, the ball entry rate improvement state is the so-called "variable time shortening state".

The ball entry rate improvement state is, for example, until the next big hit lottery is won, or after the ball entry rate improvement state is granted until the symbol change game of the special symbol of the specified upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed. Alternatively, it will be awarded until the jackpot lottery is won before the specified upper limit is reached. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the specified upper limit is the total number of times of the symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with various boards including the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 shown in FIG. 4.
The main control board 30 can write and read necessary data, a main control CPU 30a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b storing a control program of the main control CPU 30a, and the like. It has a main control RAM 30c and. Further, the main control board 30 has a random number generation circuit 30d.

The main control CPU 30a is adapted to receive detection signals of various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, and OS. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, hold display devices 24a, 24b, ordinary symbol display device 25, etc.), and operates the actuator AC1 and the actuator AC2. To control.

The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing a process related to the game, information for specifying a variation pattern (main variation pattern) of a special symbol, various determination values, and the like. As the main fluctuation pattern of the special symbol, it is possible to specify the fluctuation time (effect time) from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol to the fixed stop display of the special symbol. The main fluctuation pattern can be classified into a fluctuation pattern for jackpot fluctuation and a fluctuation pattern for missed fluctuation. The jackpot fluctuation is an effect performed when the jackpot lottery is won, and the jackpot symbol is finally derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol. The missed variation is an effect performed when the big hit lottery is not won, and the missed symbol is finally derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol. It should be noted that the deviation variation includes a variation in which the reach effect is performed in the effect symbol symbol variation game and a variation in which the reach effect is not performed in the effect symbol symbol variation game. Further, the various determination values include a jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery, a normal hit determination value used for the ordinary symbol hit lottery, and the like. Further, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, start hold number, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are stored in the main control RAM 30c.

The main control CPU 30a updates the values of various software random numbers at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles), and executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) stored in the main control RAM 30c. The software random numbers include a jackpot symbol random number used when determining a jackpot symbol of a special symbol, a variation pattern distribution random number used when distributing variation patterns, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 every cycle of the internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random numbers include a big hit random number used for a big hit lottery of a special symbol, a normal hit random number used for a winning lottery of a normal symbol, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that control information (control signal) is transmitted from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a that can execute a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b that stores a control program of the sub-control CPU 31a, and a sub that can write and read necessary data. It has a control RAM 31c and.

The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 performs control according to the control information based on the control information (control command) transmitted from the main control board 30. For example, when the main control CPU 30a starts a symbol variation game of a special symbol, in addition to controlling the display contents of the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, the main control CPU 30a subordinates the control information instructing the start of the variation (start of the game). It is transmitted to the control CPU 31a. The sub-control CPU 31a that has received the control information controls the display content so that the effect display device 11 plays a symbol variation game of the effect symbol. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the lighting / non-lighting of various decorative lamps La provided on the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the game board YB, controls the audio output of the speaker Sp, and operates the movable body K. Control etc. The effect of these decorative lamps La, the speaker Sp, the movable body K, and the like is performed according to the symbol variation game of the effect symbol, or is performed when the player is in a standby state.

Further, the detection signals of the effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT are input to the sub control board 31, respectively. The effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT each have a built-in detection unit (not shown) for detecting the operation state. When the corresponding button is pressed, each detection unit outputs a detection signal that makes it possible to identify that the corresponding button has been operated. Each detection unit is, for example, a proximity sensor or a contact type switch capable of outputting an electric signal. Further, the detection signal is a binary signal consisting of ON / OFF.

Further, the sub-control board 31 is provided with a real-time clock 31d as a time measuring means for measuring the time. In FIG. 4, the real-time clock 31d is described as “RTC”. Further, the auxiliary control board 31 is equipped with a backup power source capable of supplying electric power even after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off. The backup power source is, for example, a capacitor or a secondary battery. As a result, the real-time clock 31d operates by receiving power supply from the pachinko gaming machine 10 when the power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10, and clocks the time. On the other hand, the real-time clock 31d operates by receiving power supply from the backup power supply after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off. The real-time clock 31d can also measure the current date (year, month, day, and day of the week) and time.

Hereinafter, the processing (normal processing) performed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 to control the game will be described.
First, processing related to reception of detection signals of game balls from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, and OS (reception processing (input processing)) will be described.

When the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the start sensor SE1 by entering the first start port 12, the number of start hold of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if there is. Then, when the number of start hold of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of start hold, and the hold display device 24a so as to display the number of start hold after the addition. To control.

Further, when the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the start sensor SE2 by entering the second start port 13, the number of start hold of the second special symbol is the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if it is less than. Then, when the number of start hold of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of start hold, and the hold display device 24b so as to display the number of start hold after the addition. To control.

The main control CPU 30a does not add the number of start hold when the number of start hold has reached the upper limit. On the other hand, when the start hold number is added, the main control CPU 30a transmits information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the start hold number after the addition to the sub control board 31. Upon receiving the information that can specify the number of start hold, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display an image showing the number of start hold that can be specified from the information.

Further, when the game ball enters the ball less than the upper limit of the number of pending starts, the main control CPU 30a can acquire the values of various random numbers and specify the values of the acquired various random numbers. The random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be composed of random number values, or may be composed of information obtained by converting a random number value into other identifiable information. Further, when the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information, the ball entry order (information storage order) of the game ball that triggered the acquisition of the random number value and the ball entry order of the game ball previously entered. (Information storage order) is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that it can be specified. When acquiring the value of the random number, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the jackpot random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and acquires the value of the jackpot symbol random number and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c. ..

Further, the main control CPU 30a detects the effective ball when the detection signal from the out sensor OS is received by the game ball passing through the guide passage that guides the effective ball used for the game to the outside of the machine. Information that can be specified (hereinafter referred to as a valid ball command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 31.

Further, the main control CPU 30a issues a gate passage command (gate passage information) capable of identifying that the game ball has passed through the operating gate 18 in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is received. Send to. Further, the main control CPU 30a is a process for storing a normal hold number (number of normal drawing games) and a process for acquiring various random numbers used for a normal winning lottery in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is received. I do. As for the normal hold number, an upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) is set as in the case of each start hold number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Therefore, when the normal hold number is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the normal hold number, and also displays a normal symbol hold display device (not shown) so as to display the normal hold number after the addition. Control.

Further, the main control CPU 30a performs prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in the processing when the detection signals from the start sensors SE1 and SE2 and the count sensor CS are received. In the prize ball processing, a payout designation command (payout signal) to be transmitted to a payout control board (not shown) included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is generated and transmitted. Upon receiving the payout designation command, the payout control board operates a ball payout device (not shown) included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

Next, the process (special symbol variation process) related to the execution of the symbol variation game of the special symbol for deriving the lottery result of the big hit lottery will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes the special figure variation processing every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

In the special symbol variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the symbol variation game of the special symbol is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special symbol symbol variation game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not in progress, while the special symbol symbol variation game is being executed. Alternatively, it is determined that the start condition is not satisfied when the big hit game is in progress. Then, if the start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process.

When the above-mentioned start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads out the number of start hold of the second special symbol, and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than zero. Then, when the number of pending starts of the second special symbol is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the symbol variation game of the second special symbol. On the other hand, when the number of start hold of the second special symbol is zero, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of start hold of the first special symbol and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than zero. Then, when the number of pending starts of the first special symbol is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the symbol variation game of the first special symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a specification in which the symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time, and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. be.

When both the number of start hold of the first special symbol and the number of start hold of the second special symbol are zero, the main control CPU 30a controls to the standby state. That is, the standby state is a state in which the jackpot game is not in progress and the special symbol symbol variation game is not being executed, and either the first special symbol symbol variation game or the second special symbol symbol variation game is in progress. Is not on hold. When controlling to the standby state, the main control CPU 30a transmits information that can identify the standby state (hereinafter referred to as a standby command) to the sub control board 31.

When starting the symbol variation game of the second special symbol, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of start hold of the second special symbol and rewrites it, and the hold display device 24b is displayed so as to display the number of start hold after subtraction. To control. Further, when the start hold number is subtracted, the main control CPU 30a transmits information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the start hold number after the subtraction to the sub control board 31.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c.
The main control CPU 30a that has acquired the random number information compares the value of the big hit random number with the big hit determination value, and performs a big hit lottery. In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the big hit lottery (that is, when the special figure variation processing is executed) is in the probabilistic state or the non-probabilistic state based on the information that can specify the game state. , A big hit lottery is performed with different winning probabilities based on the judgment result.

In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the big hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the big hit determination value. Then, when the value of the big hit random number and the big hit determination value match, the big hit lottery is won. When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs the big hit process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined jackpot symbol becomes a definite stop symbol derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol. The jackpot symbol of the special symbol is associated with the type of jackpot. Therefore, determining the jackpot symbol determines the type of jackpot.

Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for jackpot variation that can be selected when a jackpot is won, based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information.

Further, if the main control CPU 30a does not win the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss process. In the detachment process, the main control CPU 30a determines the detached symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a definite stop symbol derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation based on the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the variation pattern for the out-of-reach variation, the main control CPU 30a determines either the variation pattern with reach or the variation pattern without reach.

When starting the symbol variation game of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control of the second special symbol described above for the first special symbol. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the start hold number of the first special symbol, the big hit lottery, and the big hit processing or the loss processing based on the result of the big hit lottery.

Further, the main control CPU 30a is a process related to the execution of the symbol variation game of the special symbol, and based on the result of the above-mentioned process, the control information (control information) for instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect. Performs the process of generating the control command). Various control information generated in the process is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

When starting the symbol variation game of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a generates a variation start command (variation start information) that can specify to start the symbol variation game as control information. The fluctuation start command also includes information that can identify the fluctuation pattern determined in the jackpot processing or the miss processing described above. Further, when starting the symbol variation game of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a generates a special symbol command (special symbol information) capable of specifying the special symbol as control information. Since the jackpot symbol of the special symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot can be specified by the special symbol information. Therefore, the special figure command is also information that can specify whether or not the command is correct, and is also information that can specify the type of jackpot.

Further, when the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation game of the special symbol reaches a predetermined variation time (time defined in the variation pattern), the main control CPU 30a changes the symbol of the special symbol as control information. Generate a variable stop command (variable end information) that can specify that the game is to be terminated. When starting the symbol variation game of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. While controlling, start measuring the fluctuation time. Then, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to derive the determined special symbol when the fluctuation time defined in the determined main fluctuation pattern elapses. Control.

Next, the process relating to the progress of the jackpot game performed by winning the jackpot lottery will be described.
The jackpot game of this embodiment is composed of an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game in which the jackpot 14 is opened, and an ending accompanying the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the jackpot game progresses step by step in the order of opening → round game → ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a opens a process of generating control information (control command) instructing the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 to control the game effect and a large winning opening as a process related to the progress of the big hit game. And the process of closing. Various control information generated in the process is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state will be described.
In this process, the main control CPU 30a generates control information that can specify the game state as control information. Various control information generated in the process is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

When the game state is set to the non-probability change state and the non-ball entry rate improvement state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 1 designation command (game state information) as a state designation command capable of specifying the game state. Further, when the game state is set to the probability change state and the ball entry rate improvement state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 2 designation command (game state information) as a state designation command capable of specifying the game state. Further, when the game state is set to the non-probability change state and the ball entry rate improved state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 3 designation command (game state information) as a state designation command capable of specifying the game state. Further, when the main control CPU 30a manages the grant period of the ball entry rate improved state by the number of fluctuations, it counts the number of times the symbol variation game of the special symbol is executed, and the end condition of the ball entry rate improvement state is satisfied. Occasionally, an end command (game state information) is generated as a state specification command that can specify the end of the ball entry rate improvement state.

The generated game state information is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a, for example, when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) or when the game state changes. For example, when the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to the probability change state and the ball entry rate improved state, the state 2 designation command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a with the end of the big hit game. The game state information is not limited to the illustrated control information, but is set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a.

Next, the process related to the execution of the ordinary symbol variation game (the ordinary map variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the ordinary hit lottery will be described.
In the normal symbol variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and the normal symbol hit game is not in progress, while the normal symbol variation game is being executed or the normal symbol variation game is being executed. It is determined that the start condition is not satisfied when the hit game of the normal symbol is in progress. Then, if the start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal diagram variation process.

When the above-mentioned start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the normal hold number and determines whether the read normal hold number is larger than zero. Then, when the normal hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the number of hold normally is zero, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal figure fluctuation process.

When starting the normal symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by subtracting 1 from the normal hold number. Then, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information (normally hit random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information with the normal hit determination value, and performs a normal hit lottery. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a function of improving the ball entry rate. Therefore, in the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs the normal hit lottery with different winning probabilities depending on whether the normal hit lottery is in the normal hit rate improved state or the non-ball entry rate improved state.

In this embodiment, the winning probability in the non-ball entry rate improved state is set to zero (normally no hit), and the winning probability in the ball entry rate improved state is set to 100% (no loss). The winning probability of the ordinary winning lottery can be defined by the ratio of the number of values (ordinary winning determination value) to be won in the ordinary winning to the possible numerical value of the ordinary winning random number.

Returning to the explanation of the normal hit variation process, in the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the normal hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the normal hit determination value. Then, when the value of the normal hit random number and the normal hit determination value match, the normal hit lottery is won. When the ordinary winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs the ordinary winning process. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the hit symbol of the normal symbol and also determines the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol that can specify the fluctuation time of the normal symbol fluctuation game. The winning symbol of the determined normal symbol becomes the definite stop symbol derived in the ordinary symbol fluctuation game. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 30a does not win the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a normally performs a loss processing. In the normal deviating process, the main control CPU 30a determines the deviated symbol of the normal symbol and the variation pattern of the normal symbol. The determined out-of-order symbol of the normal symbol becomes the definite stop symbol derived in the normal symbol fluctuation game.

Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute the normal symbol fluctuation game and the fluctuation time according to the decision result in the normal hit processing or the normal loss processing performed based on the lottery result of the normal hit lottery. After the elapse of, the normal hit symbol or the normal miss symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. Further, when the main control CPU 30a has won the ordinary winning lottery, the ordinary winning game is generated after the end of the ordinary symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, the second starting port 13 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern, so that a permissible state for allowing the game ball to enter is controlled.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 will be described based on the effect control program. When the sub-control CPU 31a receives a control command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control command. Then, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect.

First, the effect symbol variation processing will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect symbol symbol variation game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol command. When the big hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the big hits by the effect symbol. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. .. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of out-of-bounds including the reach-forming symbol when the variation pattern for out-of-reach variation with reach is specified. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of out-of-bounds that does not include the reach-forming symbol when a variation pattern for out-of-reach variation without reach is specified.

In this embodiment, the symbol variation game of the effect symbols derives a combination of three columns of effect symbols including a left column, a middle column, and a right column. Then, in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol, a reach is formed by deriving the same effect symbol to a predetermined plurality of columns (two columns, a left column and a right column in this embodiment), and the remaining columns (this implementation). In the form, a reach effect is performed to derive one of the middle rows). Therefore, the same effect symbol derived into a predetermined plurality of columns becomes a reach forming symbol, and in the combination of the outliers including the reach forming symbol, the predetermined plurality of columns are the same effect symbol, and the remaining columns are a predetermined plurality. It is a combination that is a different production pattern from the production pattern in the row. Further, the out-of-order combination that does not include the reach forming symbol is a symbol in which a predetermined plurality of columns are different, and the remaining columns are combinations regardless of the matching with the predetermined plurality of columns of the effect symbols. Incidentally, the jackpot combination of this embodiment is a combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same effect symbols. That is, the combination of big hits also includes the reach formation symbol.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) based on the type of the main fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the command. Determine the sub-variation pattern. As the sub-variation pattern, it is possible to specify the variation content (effect content) of the symbol variation game of the effect symbol.

The sub-control CPU 31a that has determined the sub-variation pattern controls the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) so that the symbol variation game of the effect symbol is displayed with the variation content specified by the sub-variation pattern. do. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the image display unit GH so as to end the symbol variation game of the effect symbol and derive the combination of the effect symbols according to the passage of the variation time specified from the main variation pattern. .. In this embodiment, the symbol fluctuation game of the effect symbol is terminated by receiving the fluctuation stop command, but the variation time specified from the main variation pattern is measured by the control of the sub-control CPU 31a, and the effect is produced. The symbol symbol variation game may be terminated. That is, the end of the symbol variation game of the effect symbol may be controlled without transmitting the variation stop command from the main control board 30.

Further, in the control of the effect display device 11, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 selects an image effect to be executed, and reads out the data necessary for the selected image effect from the ROM. The sub-control board 31 is provided with a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the effect display device 11, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, or a symbol (including a decorative pattern) is stored in advance, and is required from the character ROM. Data may be read out. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 outputs the read data to the VDP (video display processor). The VDP executes display control based on the input data, and causes the image display unit GH to display an image.

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives a control command transmitted from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes control according to the control command.
For example, during the big hit game, a control command that can identify the big hit game is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, such control commands include an opening command that can specify the start of an opening, a round command that can specify the start of each round game, and an ending command that can specify the start of an ending. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has received these commands causes the image display unit GH or the like to execute the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect.

Next, various effects performed during the standby state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the first standby effect, the second standby effect, the demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as demo effect), and the demo wait effect are executably configured during the standby state. There is. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the standby state includes a first standby state, a second standby state, a third standby state, and a fourth standby state. Hereinafter, each standby state and the effect executed during each standby state will be described in detail.

5 (a) to 5 (f) show an example of the flow in the standby state.
FIG. 5A shows a situation in which a symbol variation game is being executed. After that, when a predetermined fluctuation time (time specified in the fluctuation pattern) has elapsed, the symbol fluctuation game ends, and the next symbol fluctuation game is allowed to be executed. At this time, if the execution of the symbol variation game is not suspended at the timing when the execution of the next symbol variation game is permitted, the game shifts to the first standby state as the standby state.

As shown in FIG. 5B, in this embodiment, when the state shifts to the first standby state, the first standby effect is executed. The first standby effect is an effect that is continuously (maintained) and executed in part or all of the effect mode immediately before the transition to the first standby state. That is, when the first standby effect is put into a standby state after the end of the symbol variation game, the first standby effect is executed so that a part or all of the effect mode when the variation game ends is continued. On the other hand, when the first standby effect is put into a standby state immediately after the execution of the jackpot game is completed, the first standby effect is executed so that a part or all of the effect mode when the execution of the jackpot game is completed is continued. Will be done. For example, the first standby effect is an effect of continuously displaying the background image immediately before shifting to the first standby effect.

Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to adjust the effect when the state shifts to the first standby state. For example, the adjustment of the effect includes a volume adjustment for adjusting the volume in the sound effect and a light amount adjustment for adjusting the amount of light in the light emission effect. In the first standby state, the effect display device 11 displays the volume adjustment image 40 that can specify that the volume can be adjusted and the light amount adjustment image 41 that can specify that the light amount can be adjusted. For example, the volume in the audio effect is increased by operating the upper button UBT and decreased by operating the lower button DBT during the period in which the effect can be adjusted. Further, for example, the amount of light in the light emission effect becomes stronger by operating the right button RBT and weakens by operating the left button LBT during the period in which the effect can be adjusted. In this embodiment, the effect can be adjusted during the first to fourth standby states.

As shown in FIG. 5C, when a state in which the game is not performed is detected, the state shifts from the first standby state to the second standby state. In the second standby state, the demo waiting effect is executed. The demo waiting effect is an effect in which all of the effect modes immediately before the start of the demo waiting effect are continued (maintained) and executed. That is, which of the demonstration waiting effect and the first standby effect is performed in this embodiment cannot be specified from the display content of the effect display device 11.

As shown in FIG. 5D, when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied in a state where the game is not performed, the state shifts from the second standby state to the third standby state. In the third standby state, the demo effect is executed. The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not playing a game and obtaining a customer attraction effect. For example, the demo effect is an effect performed on a pachinko gaming machine, and a character displayed in a predetermined effect different from the demo effect (the figure exemplifies a character C imitating a lion). It is a production to display. The details of the execution conditions of the demo effect will be described later.

Further, in the third standby state, while the effect can be adjusted, the display of the volume adjustment image 40 and the light amount adjustment image 41 is restricted in principle. Further, in the third standby state in this embodiment, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the demo effect, the demo effect ends and the alert effect is executed. The alerting effect is an effect for calling attention to the immersiveness in the gaming machine. For example, the alerting effect is an effect that displays an alerting image that includes the characters "Pachinko / pachislot is a play that you can enjoy moderately." And "Be careful about getting stuck."

As shown in FIG. 5 (e), when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the alerting effect, the alerting effect ends and the state shifts from the third standby state to the fourth standby state. In the fourth standby state, the second standby effect is executed. The second standby effect is an effect executed in an effect mode different from that of the first standby effect. In this embodiment, the second standby effect is different from the first standby effect in that the movable body K operates on the front side of the effect display device 11. Further, in the fourth standby state, the effect display device 11 displays a volume adjustment image 40 that can specify that the volume can be adjusted and a light amount adjustment image 41 that can specify that the light amount can be adjusted.

As shown in FIG. 5 (f), when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the second standby effect, the second standby effect ends and the fourth standby state shifts to the second standby state. As described above, in the second standby state, the demo waiting effect is executed. When the state shifts from the fourth standby state to the second standby state, the second standby effect is executed immediately before the demo wait effect is started. Therefore, when the state shifts from the fourth standby state to the second standby state, the demonstration waiting effect is continuously executed in all of the effect modes of the second standby effect. That is, which of the demonstration waiting effect and the second standby effect is performed in this embodiment cannot be specified from the display content of the effect display device 11.

Further, as described above, in the second standby state, the transition to the third standby state is made based on the satisfaction of the predetermined execution condition. Therefore, in this embodiment, the standby state changes in the order of the first standby state → the second standby state → the third standby state → the fourth standby state, and thereafter, the fourth standby state → the second standby state → The third standby state → the fourth standby state → ... Is repeated. That is, in the second standby state in this embodiment, when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied, the transition from the second standby state to the third standby state is performed, while the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied. 2 The standby state does not shift to another standby state. In this embodiment, the second standby state corresponds to the specific standby state, and the third standby state corresponds to the special standby state.

Next, the standby process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a in the standby state will be described with reference to FIG.
When the standby command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the standby process. In the standby process, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the standby state to the first standby state, and also controls the effect display device 11 to display the volume adjustment image 40 and the light amount adjustment image 41 (step S101). Further, at this time, the sub-control CPU 31a starts accepting the adjustment of the effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to start the first standby effect based on the control to the first standby state (step S102).

Next, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the game is not being performed (step S103). For example, the sub-control CPU 31a detects a state in which the game is not performed when the effective ball command is not input for a specified time (for example, 60 seconds) in the first standby state. If the game is not in a non-playing state (step S103: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a waits until the state in which the game is not playing is detected. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a waits until the specified time elapses from the later of the time when it is controlled to the first standby state and the time when the last valid ball command is input. That is, in this embodiment, in the first standby state, when the effective ball used for the game is detected by the out-sensor OS during the first standby state, the period controlled by the first standby state is extended. To.

When the game is not being performed (step S103: YES), the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to end the first standby effect (step S104). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the standby state to the second standby state and controls the effect display device 11 so as to start the demo waiting effect (step S105). That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a detects a state in which the game is not performed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the second standby state among the standby states.

Next, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied in the demo effect determination process described later (step S106). When the execution condition of the demo effect is not satisfied (step S106: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a waits until the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied. When the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied (step S106: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to end the demo waiting effect (step S107).

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the standby state to the third standby state, and determines whether or not the effect is adjusted (step S108). For example, the sub-control CPU 31a produces an effect when none of the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT is operated for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). It is determined that the adjustment of is not performed.

When the effect adjustment is not performed (step S108: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to restrict the display of the volume adjustment image 40 and the light amount adjustment image 41 (step S109). .. When the effect is adjusted (step S108: YES), or when the process of step S109 is completed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to execute the demo effect (step S110). .. That is, when the second standby state is controlled to the third standby state, if the effect is not adjusted, the display of the volume adjustment image 40 and the light amount adjustment image 41 is restricted, while the effect is produced. When the adjustment is performed, the volume adjustment image 40 and the light amount adjustment image 41 are continuously displayed. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to execute the attention-calling effect when the effect time of the demo effect elapses (step S111).

Next, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the standby state to the fourth standby state when the effect time of the attention alert effect elapses, and displays the effect display device so that the volume adjustment image 40 and the light amount adjustment image 41 are displayed. 11 is controlled (step S112). That is, when the display of the volume adjustment image 40 and the light amount adjustment image 41 is restricted when the third standby state is controlled to the fourth standby state, the volume adjustment image 40 and the light amount adjustment image 41 are displayed. When the volume adjustment image 40 and the light amount adjustment image 41 are displayed, the volume adjustment image 40 and the light amount adjustment image 41 are continuously displayed.

Next, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to execute the second standby effect (step S113). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a returns to the process of step S105 when the effect time of the second standby effect elapses. The standby process ends when it is determined that the process is not in the standby state in the process executed at each predetermined control cycle. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the process is not in the standby state when the fluctuation start command is input in the process executed at each predetermined control cycle. When the fluctuation start command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine that the game is not in a non-playing state.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as a standby control means. Further, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as an adjusting means capable of making adjustments related to the game based on the operation of the operating means. Further, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as an effect state control means for controlling the effect adjustment state in the standby state. Further, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as a non-gaming state detecting means. Further, in this embodiment, the adjustment state of the effect corresponds to the effect state.

As described above, in this embodiment, in the standby state, the first standby state is the state in which the game is being performed, while in the standby state, the second to fourth standby states are the game. Is not done. That is, in this embodiment, the first standby effect executed in the first standby state is an effect that can be started in the state where the game is being performed, and the demo waiting effect executed in the second standby effect is the game. It is a production that can be started when is not performed. Further, the demo effect executed in the third standby state is an effect that can be started in a state in which the game is not performed, and the alert effect executed in the third standby state is an effect in which the game is not performed. The fourth standby effect, which is a startable effect and is executed in the fourth standby state, is an effect that can be started when the game is not performed.

Next, the determination process of the demo effect executed by the sub-control CPU 31a will be described.
The demo effect determination process is a process executed every predetermined control cycle. In the demo effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not a predetermined demo cycle time has elapsed as a cycle for executing the demo effect. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a says that the demo cycle has elapsed because the difference between the power-on time acquired from the real-time clock 31d at the time of power-on (returning power) and the current time reaches a multiple of the demo cycle. judge. In this embodiment, the demo cycle time is set to be longer than the sum of the effect time of the demo effect, the effect time of the alert effect, and the effect time of the second standby effect. That is, the demo cycle time is set to be longer than the time from the execution of the demo effect to the control to the state of waiting for the execution of the next demo effect (second standby state). .. Further, it can be said that the demo cycle time as a specific time is set to be longer than the production time of the demo production. In this embodiment, the real-time clock 31d functions as a specific detection means for detecting the execution timing of the demonstration effect.

Returning to the explanation of the demo effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the demo effect execution condition is satisfied when the demo cycle has elapsed, and executes the demo effect when the demo cycle has not elapsed. It is determined that the condition is not satisfied. That is, in this embodiment, the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied when the demo cycle time as a specific time is timed. Therefore, the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied regardless of whether the game is being played or the game is not being played. When the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied, the demo effect is started when the game is not performed, but the demo effect is not started when the game is not performed.

Further, as described above, the demo cycle time is set to be longer than the sum of the effect time of the demo effect, the effect time of the alert effect, and the effect time of the second standby effect. Therefore, when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied in the state where the game is not performed, the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied when the second standby state is in the state where the game is not performed. ing. That is, when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied, it can be said that the demo effect is started when it is in the second standby state, but the demo effect is not started when it is not in the second standby state.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied every time a predetermined demo cycle elapses, based on the power-on (recovery) time acquired by the real-time clock 31d. That is, in this embodiment, the execution condition of the demo effect is periodically satisfied based on the detection result of the real-time clock 31d. Therefore, in this embodiment, the real-time clock 31d functions as a timekeeping means for periodically measuring the demo cycle time when the power is turned on (recovery).

Hereinafter, the operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9.
FIGS. 7 (a) to 7 (c) and FIGS. 7 (d) to 7 (f) show the flow of games of the game consoles juxtaposed on the game island YS, respectively. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the pachinko gaming machines 10 shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C are referred to as pachinko gaming machines 10a, and the pachinko gaming machines 10 shown in FIGS. 7D to 7F are referred to as pachinko gaming machines. It is shown as machine 10b. Further, in FIG. 7, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machines 10a and 10b are turned on (recovered) at the same timing. 7 (a) and 7 (d) show the pachinko gaming machines 10a and 10b at the first time point, respectively, and FIGS. 7 (b) and 7 (e) show the second time point. The pachinko gaming machines 10a and 10b in FIG. 7 (c) and FIG. 7 (f) are shown respectively, and FIGS. 7 (c) and 7 (f) show the pachinko gaming machines 10a and 10b at the third time point, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the pachinko gaming machine 10a is controlled to the second standby state at the first time point, and the effect display device 11 is executing the demo waiting effect. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7D, in the pachinko gaming machine 10b, at the first time point, the effect display device 11 is executing a symbol variation game of the effect symbol.

As shown in FIG. 7B, in the pachinko gaming machine 10a, since the demo cycle has not elapsed from the power-on time at the second time point, the effect display device 11 continuously executes the demo waiting effect. .. As shown in FIG. 7 (e), in the pachinko gaming machine 10b, at the second time point, the symbol variation game is not executed, and the execution of the symbol variation game is not suspended. Since it was detected, it is controlled to the second standby state. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10b, the effect waiting effect is executed on the effect display device 11.

As shown in FIGS. 7 (c) and 7 (f), in the pachinko gaming machines 10a and 10b, the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied when the demo cycle elapses from the power-on time at the third time point. There is. In the pachinko gaming machines 10a and 10b, the demo effect is executed in each effect display device 11 based on the fact that the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied. As shown in the premise, the pachinko gaming machines 10a and 10b are powered on (recovered) at the same timing. Therefore, the power-on times of the pachinko gaming machines 10a and 10b are the same or substantially the same. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machines 10a and 10b satisfy the execution conditions of the demo effect at the same timing. Therefore, in each of the effect display devices 11 of the pachinko gaming machines 10a and 10b, the demo effects are executed in synchronization.

As described above, the predetermined period from the detection of the state in which the sub-control CPU 31a is not performing the game until the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied is undefined depending on the detection result of the real-time clock 31d. As a result, when the pachinko gaming machines 10 have the same specifications of the pachinko gaming machines 10 arranged side by side, the power is turned on (recovery) at the same timing even if the timing at which the game is not performed is different. The demo production can be performed synchronously, provided that it is done in.

Next, using FIGS. 8A to 8F, the execution of the effect during the waiting period in the case where the game is performed during the waiting period and the case where the game is not performed during the waiting period. Aspects will be described.

8 (a) to 8 (c) and FIGS. 8 (d) to 8 (f) show the flow of games of the game consoles juxtaposed on the game island YS, respectively. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the pachinko gaming machines 10 shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C are referred to as pachinko gaming machines 10c, and the pachinko gaming machines 10 shown in FIGS. 8D to 8F are referred to as pachinko gaming machines. It is shown as machine 10d. Further, in FIG. 8, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machines 10c and 10d are turned on (recovered) at the same timing. 8 (a) and 8 (d) show the pachinko gaming machines 10c and 10d at the first time point, respectively, and FIGS. 8 (b) and 8 (e) show the second time point. The pachinko gaming machines 10c and 10d in FIG. 8C and 10d are shown, respectively, and FIGS. 8 (c) and 8 (f) show the pachinko gaming machines 10c and 10d at the third time point, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8D, the pachinko gaming machines 10c and 10d are controlled to the first standby state at the first time point, and the demonstration waiting effect is produced in each effect display device 11. Is running. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 10c is not playing a game (the gaming ball is not fired). On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10d, a game is being performed (a gaming ball is launched).

As shown in FIG. 8B, the pachinko gaming machine 10c is controlled to the second standby state because the effective ball is not detected for a specified time after being controlled to the first standby state at the second time point. Has been done. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), in the pachinko gaming machine 10d, the effective ball is detected by the continuous gaming at the second time point. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10d is continuously controlled to the first standby state even at the second time point from the first time point.

As shown in FIGS. 8 (c) and 8 (f), in the pachinko gaming machines 10c and 10d, the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied when the demo cycle elapses from the power-on time at the third time point. There is. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 10c is controlled to the second standby state. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10c, the demonstration effect is executed by the effect display device 11. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10d is controlled to the first standby state. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10d, the demonstration effect is not executed on the effect display device 11.

After that, in the pachinko gaming machine 10d, when the game is not performed, the pachinko gaming machine 10d is controlled to the second standby state when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last effective ball was detected in the first standby state. Then, in the second standby state, when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied because the demo cycle has elapsed from the power-on time, the demo effect is executed.

In this way, if the out-sensor OS does not detect a valid ball in the standby state and before the specified time elapses after being controlled to the standby state, the effective ball is controlled to the standby state. When the demo cycle time is timed after the specified time has elapsed, the demo production is started. Further, when the effective ball is detected by the out sensor OS in the standby state and before the specified time elapses after being controlled to the standby state, the specified time has elapsed from the detection of the effective ball. After that, when the specific time is timed, the demonstration effect is started. On the other hand, when the demo cycle time is timed from the detection of the effective ball to the elapse of a predetermined time, the demo effect is not started.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, an execution mode of the effect during the waiting period in the case where the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied immediately after the control from the first standby state to the second standby state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the first standby state, the effect display device 11 executes the first standby effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the second standby state based on the fact that the effective ball command is not input for the specified time in the first standby state. Along with the control to the second standby state, the effect display device 11 starts the demo waiting effect. Immediately after this, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the third standby state based on the fact that the demo cycle has elapsed from the power-on time (the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied). Then, the effect display device 11 executes the demo effect.

Here, the demo waiting effect executed in the second standby state is executed by continuing (maintaining) all of the effect modes of the first standby effect executed in the first standby state. Therefore, even if the execution period of the demo waiting effect is short, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the first standby effect has been completed and the demo waiting effect has been executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, regarding the execution mode of the effect during the waiting period when the effect is adjusted in the second standby state and the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied during the adjustment of the effect. explain.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the second standby state, the adjustment of the effect is received, and the volume adjustment image 40 and the light amount adjustment image 41 are displayed on the effect display device 11. Here, as shown in the premise, the effect is adjusted in the second standby state. In FIG. 10, the volume of the voice effect is increased by operating the upper button UBT. After that, during the adjustment of the production, the execution condition of the demo production is satisfied, and the demo production is started. At this time, since the effect is adjusted, the volume adjustment image 40 and the light amount adjustment image 41 are continuously displayed on the effect display device 11.

As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to make adjustments related to the game in a state where the game is not performed. Further, in this embodiment, the execution condition of the demo effect may be satisfied even when the game is not performed and the adjustment related to the game is performed, and the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied. Demonstration production will start with the establishment of.

Further, in this embodiment, when the second standby state is controlled to the third standby state in the state where the effect is adjusted, each adjusted image is continuously displayed. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled from the second standby state to the third standby state, the entire effect state in the second standby state is taken over to the third standby state.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) According to this, the period from when the sub-control CPU 31a detects a state in which the game is not performed until the execution condition of the demo effect that can be started in the state where the game is not performed is satisfied. Is undefined depending on the detection result of the real-time clock 31d. That is, in the present invention, the timing at which the demo effect is executed differs depending on the detection result of the real-time clock 31d. Therefore, even if the timing of detecting the state in which the game is not performed is different in the plurality of gaming machines, when the detection results of the real-time clock 31d are the same, the demo effects are synchronized in the plurality of gaming machines. Can be executed. Therefore, the effect of the demo effect can be further enhanced. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(1-2) When the sub-control CPU 31a detects a state in which the game is not performed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the second standby state among the standby states. Then, in the second standby state, when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied, the control is performed from the second standby state to the third standby state. On the other hand, in the second standby state, the state from the second standby state to the standby state different from the third standby state is not controlled until the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied. That is, when the state is controlled to the second standby state, the standby state does not change due to a trigger other than the establishment of the execution condition of the demo effect. For example, when the standby state is changed by the operation of the operation means (for example, the effect button) that can be operated by the player from the second standby state, the execution of the demo effect may be restricted by the operation of the player. .. In such a situation, when the player is controlled to the second standby state, the standby state does not change due to a trigger other than the establishment of the execution condition of the demo effect, so that the demo effect is produced by a plurality of gaming machines. Can be facilitated to be executed synchronously.

(1-3) The period in which the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied is longer than the effect time of the demo effect. Here, if the period in which the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied is not configured to be longer than the effect time of the demo effect, another demo may be performed during the execution of the demo effect depending on the detection result of the real-time clock 31d. The execution condition of the production is satisfied. Therefore, in such a case, even if the detection result of the real-time clock 31d is the same in the plurality of gaming machines, there is a possibility that the demo effect is not executed synchronously. In this embodiment, the cycle in which the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied is longer than the effect time of the demo effect, so that the execution condition of the next demo effect is always satisfied after the end of the demo effect. As a result, when the detection results of the real-time clock 31d are the same in the plurality of gaming machines, the demo effects can be synchronously executed in the plurality of gaming machines.

(1-4) In this embodiment, it is possible to make adjustments related to the game based on the operations of the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT, and it is possible to make adjustments related to the game in the second standby state. Even if there is an adjustment related to the game, the execution condition of the demo effect may be satisfied. Even in such a case, when the detection results of the real-time clock 31d are the same, the demo effect can be executed synchronously.

(1-5) The real-time clock 31d periodically measures the demo cycle time when the power is turned on (returned). Then, the demo effect that can be executed in the state where the game is not performed is started by timing the demo cycle time while the game is not performed. For this reason, when a plurality of gaming machines are arranged side by side and the timing of power-on (return) is the same for the plurality of gaming machines, the demo cycle time is measured at the same timing, so that the plurality of gaming machines are measured. Even if the timing at which the game is not being played on the gaming machine is different, the demo effects can be executed in synchronization.

(1-6) In this embodiment, when the execution of the variable game is not suspended at the timing when the execution of the variable game is permitted, the standby state is set. In the standby state, if the out-sensor OS does not detect a valid ball before the predetermined time has elapsed after being controlled to the standby state, the demo cycle time has elapsed since the predetermined time has elapsed since the control to the standby state. The demo production will start when the time is clocked.

However, even when the execution of the variable game is permitted and the execution of the variable game is not suspended, the game is played when the effective ball is detected. It is assumed that Therefore, even if the demo cycle time is timed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the standby state, there is a possibility that the game is being played.

Here, in this embodiment, when the effective ball is detected in the standby state and before the predetermined time elapses after being controlled to the standby state, the predetermined time from the detection of the effective ball is detected. When the demo cycle time is timed after that, the demo production is started. On the other hand, when the demo cycle time is timed from the detection of the effective ball to the elapse of a predetermined time, the demo effect is not started. That is, at the timing when a predetermined time elapses after the effective ball is no longer detected, the state in which the game is not played and the game is not played is detected, and the demo cycle time is timed in the state where the game is not played. In that case, the demo production will start.

As a result, while suppressing the execution of the demo effect when the game is being played, even if the timings at which the game is not being played on the multiple gaming machines are different, the plurality of machines are concerned. When the timing at which the time counting of the demo cycle time is started is the same on the gaming machine, the demo effects can be executed synchronously.

(1-7) In this embodiment, when the second standby state is controlled to the third standby state, the entire effect state (state of display effect of each adjustment image) in the second standby state is the third standby state. It is supposed to take over to. Here, in this embodiment, since the timing controlled from the second standby state to the third standby state is undefined by the detection result of the real-time clock 31d, the third effect timing changes when the effect state in the second standby state changes. It may be controlled to the standby state. Therefore, if the effect state in the second standby state is not handed over to the third standby state, the effect state may change in a short period of time depending on the timing controlled to the third standby state. There is a risk of diminishing the interest.

In this embodiment, even if the timing controlled to the third standby state is immediately after the effect state in the second standby state is changed, a part of the effect state in the second standby state is inherited to the third standby state. This makes it possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to changes in the production state in a short period of time.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is the first when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the case where the second standby effect or the demo waiting effect in which the effect mode of the second standby effect is continuously executed is executed. It is configured to be controlled to the standby state. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second standby effect or the demo waiting effect in which the effect mode of the second standby effect is continuously executed is being executed, the effect button EBT is operated. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to control the first standby state based on the input of the identifiable detection signal.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the second standby effect and the demo waiting effect in which the effect mode of the second standby effect is continuously executed are executed, the movable body K is located at the effect position Pb. .. Here, in the case where the demo waiting effect in which the effect mode of the second standby effect is continuously executed is being executed, when the effect button EBT is operated, it is controlled to the first standby state and the first standby is performed. The production will be executed. At this time, the movable body K operates toward the effect position Pb. After that, in the first standby state, the demo cycle is established from the power-on time, and the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied. However, since it is in the first standby state, the demo effect is not executed, and the first standby effect is continuously executed. After that, based on the elapse of a predetermined time after the effect button EBT is operated, the sub-control CPU 31a detects a state in which the game is not performed, is controlled to the third standby state, and is controlled to the first standby state. The production waiting for the demonstration is started by continuing the production mode of the production.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-7) of the first embodiment.
(2-1) When the variable game is started in a state where the movable body K is located at the effect position Pb, that is, in a state where the movable body K is operating on the front side of the effect display device 11, after the variable game is started. Until the movable body K returns to the original position Pa, the normal movable body effect by the movable body K cannot be executed. Here, in this embodiment, when the effect button EBT is operated in the fourth standby state, the movable body K operates at the in-situ position Pa. Therefore, the player who wants to see the normal movable body effect by the movable body K can return the movable body K to the original position Pa by operating the effect button EBT, and the movable body K returns to the original position Pa. You can start the game in the state. This can improve the interest of the player.

(2-2) When controlled to the fourth standby state, the player who wants to see the normal movable body effect by the movable body K returns the movable body K to the original position Pa by operating the effect button EBT. Is assumed. That is, in this embodiment, when the effect button EBT is operated in the fourth standby state, it can be said that the player is about to start the game. If the demonstration production is started in such a state, there is a risk that the interest of the player will be reduced. In this embodiment, when the effect button EBT is operated in the fourth standby state, it is determined that the game is being performed by being controlled to the first standby state, and the execution of the demo effect is restricted. do. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. Each embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the second embodiment, even when the demo waiting effect in which the second standby effect or the effect mode of the second standby effect is continuously executed is executed, the period of the demo effect is less than a certain period of time. In the case of, that is, when the time until the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied is a certain time or less, the operation of the effect button EBT may be invalidated. In this configuration, the time for disabling the operation of the effect button EBT is preferably longer than the time for the movable body K to operate from the effect position Pb to the original position Pa.

-In each embodiment, when controlled to the second standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a is arbitrarily selected from the effect button EBT, the upper button UBT, the lower button DBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT. When it is detected that any one or a plurality of buttons has been operated, it may be determined that the game is being performed. That is, in the second standby state, there is a case where it is detected that the predetermined operation means is operated by the sub-control CPU 31a and a case where it is not detected that the predetermined operation means is operated by the sub-control CPU 31a. , The timing at which the demo effect is executed may be different. In this configuration, the sub-control CPU 31a corresponds to an operation detecting means capable of detecting that the operating means has been operated.

According to this, it is conceivable that the player is about to start the game when the predetermined operation means is operated by the player even when the game is not performed. Therefore, the demonstration effect is executed depending on whether it is detected that the predetermined operating means has been operated by the sub-control CPU 31a or the predetermined operating means has not been detected by the sub-control CPU 31a. Demonstration effects can be suitably executed by making the timings different.

-In each embodiment, when a state in which the game is not performed is detected in the first standby state, the time until the next demo cycle elapses at the timing when the state in which the game is not performed is detected is predetermined. When it is longer than the time, it may be controlled from the first standby state to the third standby state. In such a configuration, it is preferable that the predetermined time is longer than the time controlled by the third standby state and the fourth standby state. That is, the predetermined time is longer than the sum of the production time of the demo effect, the effect time of the alert effect, and the effect time of the second standby effect, that is, the second time after the demo effect is executed. It is preferable that the time is longer than the time until the control to the standby state is performed.

According to this, by executing the demo effect at the timing when the game state is changed to the state where the game is not performed, the effect of waiting for customers is enhanced, and in the demo effect executed every demo cycle, the power is turned on time. The demo effects can be executed synchronously on a plurality of pachinko gaming machines, provided that they are the same.

-In each embodiment, it is determined that the game is not performed because the effective ball is not detected for a predetermined period, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be determined that the game is not performed because the game ball is not detected from the out opening 22 for a predetermined period, and the normal winning condition that the prize ball payout condition is satisfied when the game ball enters. It may be determined that the game is not performed because the game ball is not detected from the normal winning opening for a predetermined period with the mouth. Further, for example, it may be determined that the game is not performed because the game ball is not detected from the out opening 22 and the normal winning opening for a predetermined period. That is, it may be determined that the game is not performed because the game ball is not detected for a predetermined period at one or a plurality of predetermined entrances.

Further, for example, it may be determined on condition that the firing handle has not been operated for a predetermined period. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a detects that the operating means that can be operated by the player has not been operated for a specified time, it may be determined that the game is not being performed.

Further, for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed after being controlled to the first standby state, it may be determined that the game is not performed. That is, when the specified time has elapsed since the sub-control CPU 31a was controlled to the first standby state, the operating means that can be operated by the player is operated during the period until the specified time elapses. However, it may be determined that the game is not performed because the predetermined time has elapsed since the control to the first standby state. The specified time may be any time as long as it is arbitrarily selected, and may be 0 seconds or 1 minute.

-In each embodiment, the time until it is determined that the game is not performed may be changed by the player. For example, it may be directly changeable by the player operating a predetermined operation means, or indirectly changeable by the sub-control CPU 31a determining the set time based on the game information. May be good. For example, the game information includes a game state, a production mode, a number of big hits, a number of times a variable game is executed, and the like.

-In each embodiment, it may be determined that the demo cycle has elapsed because the real-time clock 31d clocks the demo cycle time. That is, the real-time clock 31d clocks the demo cycle time from the power-on (return), and when it is determined that the demo cycle has elapsed, the demo cycle time is clocked again, and the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied. The execution condition of the demonstration effect may be satisfied periodically.

-In each embodiment, it may be determined that the demo cycle has elapsed by timing a predetermined time by the real-time clock 31d. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine that the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied based on the detection result of the real-time clock 31d detecting a predetermined time. The predetermined time may be set for each predetermined cycle.

-In each embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not have to be provided with the real-time clock 31d. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a accumulates interrupt times in a process executed every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle) from power-on (return), and the demo is based on the accumulated time becoming the predetermined time. When the execution condition of the effect is satisfied, the execution condition of the demo effect may be periodically satisfied.

-In each embodiment, the period for displaying each adjusted image may be arbitrarily changed during the period during which the effect can be adjusted. For example, if it is determined that the effect is being adjusted when the control to the third standby state is performed, each adjustment image is continuously displayed, but after that, the adjustment is not being performed in the third standby state. The display of each adjusted image may be restricted at the timing determined to be. Further, for example, each adjustment image may be displayed during the third standby state. Further, for example, each adjustment image may not be displayed in one or a plurality of arbitrarily selected standby states among the first standby state, the second standby state, and the fourth standby state. Further, for example, each adjustment image may not be displayed during a part of the predetermined standby state.

-In each embodiment, it is not necessary to accept the adjustment of the effect in one or a plurality of arbitrarily selected standby states among the first to fourth standby states. Further, for example, it is not necessary to accept the adjustment of the effect during a part of the predetermined standby state.

-In each embodiment, the demo waiting effect may be an effect that is executed by continuing (maintaining) a part of the effect mode that was executed immediately before the demo waiting effect is started. That is, the player may be able to specify that the control has been performed from the first standby state to the second standby state. For example, when the second standby effect is controlled and the sound effect immediately before the transition to the first standby effect (for example, BGM) is continuously executed, the sound effect can be terminated by ending the sound effect. The player may be able to identify that the control to the second standby state has been performed. At this time, the audio effect may be faded out. That is, at the time when the control to the second standby state is performed, the player cannot specify that the control to the second standby state is performed, but when a predetermined time has elapsed after the control to the second standby state. Then, the player may be able to identify that the control to the second standby state has been performed. Similarly, the player may be able to specify that the control has been controlled from the fourth standby state to the second standby state.

-In each embodiment, the fourth standby state may not be provided. That is, in the standby state, the first standby state → the second standby state → the third standby state → the first standby state ... may be repeated.

-In each embodiment, another standby state may be provided in addition to or instead of the first to fourth standby states. In the case of such a configuration, in another standby state, one or one arbitrarily selected from the first standby effect, the second standby effect, the demo effect, the demo waiting effect, the alert effect, and the effect different from these. It may be possible to execute a plurality of effects.

-In each embodiment, the attention alerting effect may not be executed in the third standby state. That is, in the third standby state, when the demo effect is started, the effect time of the demo effect elapses, and the demo effect ends, the control may be performed from the third standby state to the fourth standby state.

-In each embodiment, the second standby effect does not have to be an effect in which the movable body K operates. That is, the second standby effect may be an effect that is at least partially different from the effect mode of the first standby effect.

-In each embodiment, when the control is performed from the second standby state to the third standby state, a part of the effect state in the second standby state may be inherited to the third standby state, and the effect state is inherited. It may not be. For example, one of the volume adjustment image 40 and the light amount adjustment image 41 may be taken over to the third standby state, and neither the volume adjustment image 40 nor the light amount adjustment image 41 is taken over to the third standby state. You may do so.

-In each embodiment, when the control is performed from the second standby state to the third standby state, the state indicating whether or not the effect is adjusted is taken over to the third standby state as the effect state. Not exclusively. For example, in the second standby state, an arbitrary effect may be configured to be executable, and the effect state of the effect may be succeeded to the third standby state.

-In each embodiment, a plurality of sensors for detecting the effective sphere may be provided. For example, a first effective ball detection sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the winning opening and a second effective ball detection sensor that detects the game ball that has entered the out opening may be provided. In this configuration, the sensors SE1, SE2, and CS that detect the game balls that have entered each winning opening may function as the first effective ball detection sensor.

-In each embodiment, in addition to the display effect of displaying an image on the image display unit GH, each effect is arbitrarily combined with other effects such as light emission of the decorative lamp La, sound output from the speaker Sp, and operation of the movable body K. You may let it run.

-The sub control board 31 is used as a sub control board, and the display control board that specially controls the effect display device 11 separately from the sub control board 31, the light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp are specially controlled. A voice control board may be provided. The sub control board may include such a sub control board and a board for controlling other effects.

Further, the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the voice control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine (so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine) that grants a big hit game when the game ball passes through a specific area.
-As a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability fluctuation function, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the next big hit is won, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), or a predetermined specification. There is a specification (ST machine) that grants a probability fluctuation state until the symbol fluctuation game for the number of times is completed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine equipped with the probability fluctuation function has a specification (V probability variation machine) in which a probability fluctuation state is given when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-mentioned falling machine and the V probability changing machine are mixed.

-In each embodiment, a state using a small hit lottery or a small hit game (for example, a small hit RUSH) may be configured to occur. For example, the state in which the small hit lottery or the small hit game is used may be an advantageous state as compared with the high base state.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The non-gaming state detecting means includes a standby control means for controlling the non-gaming state to a specific standby state when the non-gaming state is detected, and an effect state control means for controlling the effect state in the standby state. In the specific standby state, when the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied, the specific standby state is controlled to the special standby state, and when the specific standby state is controlled to the special standby state, the specific standby state is controlled. It is preferable that a part or all of the effect state in the state is taken over to the special standby state.

(B) An operation means that can be operated by a player and an operation detection means that can detect that the operation means has been operated are provided, and the operation means is operated by the operation detection means during the predetermined period. It is preferable that the timing at which the demonstration effect is started differs between the case where the operation detection means is detected and the case where the operation detection means does not detect that the operation means is operated.

10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 11 ... Direction display device, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 31 ... Sub control board, 31a ... Sub control CPU, 31d ... Real-time clock, EBT ... Production button, DBT ... Down button, LBT ... left button, RBT ... right button, UBT ... up button, YS ... game island, 40 ... volume adjustment image, 41 ... light amount adjustment image, OS ... out sensor.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can execute variable games
A non-gaming state detecting means capable of detecting a non-gaming state in which execution of the variable game is permitted, the variable game is not executed, and execution of the variable game is not suspended. ,
The standby state control means for controlling the standby state and
The production execution means to execute the production and the production execution means
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means and the effect control means.
A timekeeping means that periodically measures a specific time when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
Specific game ball detection means for detecting game balls,
With a movable body capable of performing predetermined movements,
When the execution of the variable game is not suspended at the timing when the execution of the variable game is permitted, it is controlled to the normal standby state, and when the non-gaming state is detected by the non-gaming state detecting means, the non-gaming state is detected. , The normal standby state is terminated, and the control is controlled to the specific standby state.
In the normal standby state, when a game ball is detected by the specific game ball detecting means during the normal standby state, the period controlled to the normal standby state is extended.
The effect includes a demonstration effect that can be started in the non-gaming state.
When the specific time is timed, the demonstration effect is started when the specific standby state is reached, while the demonstration effect is not started when the specific standby state is not set.
When the specific time is clocked in the specific standby state, it is controlled to the special standby state and the demonstration effect is executed.
When the demonstration effect ends, a caution effect is executed to call attention to the immersiveness in the gaming machine, and when the caution effect ends, it is controlled to a special standby state.
When a predetermined time elapses after being controlled to the special standby state, it is controlled to the specific standby state.
A gaming machine characterized in that the movable body is inoperable in the normal standby state, the specific standby state, and the special standby state , while the movable body is operable in the special standby state .

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