JP7158694B2 - ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In conventional pachinko machines, a game ball is shot by a player operating a shooting handle, and by changing the amount of rotation of the shooting handle, the shooting strength is changed, and the game ball is aimed at a winning hole provided in the game area. Shoot a game ball. A random number is extracted when the shot game ball enters the starting hole, a lottery is conducted to compare whether the extracted random number is a predetermined value or not, and when the lottery is won, the special pattern changes. Afterwards, a big win game is started in which a pattern indicating a big win is determined and displayed to open a big winning opening. The special symbols are displayed in a small size in the corners of the game area, and a pseudo effect corresponding to the special symbols is performed by a performance symbol display device provided in the center of the game area. The production gives a sense of expectation for the lottery results.

In addition to the simulated performance, a notice performance (variable display notice performance) that suggests the jackpot lottery result for the variation is executed during the simulated performance, and a jackpot lottery is performed with the reserved and stored random numbers. By executing a notice effect (forecast notice effect) suggesting a jackpot lottery result for the reserved and stored random number value, the player expects the result before the lottery result is displayed. giving me a feeling. Further, there is an invention in which an advance notice effect for the change is displayed according to the operation of the operating means (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 4310123

In the conventional pachinko game machine, the variable display notice effect and the prefetch notice effect are individually controlled. However, it was just a matter of judging the degree of expectation suggested by each preview effect, and it lacked interest.

The invention of the present application is provided with two types of advance notice effects, namely, a variable display notice effect that suggests the expected degree of the jackpot of the variation and a prefetch notice effect that suggests the expected degree of the jackpot in the reserved memory, and one of the changes during the variable display. Due to the timing, two types of advance notice effects are performed during the change, and by combining the suggested contents of each notice effect, it is possible to make the player judge a more complicated sense of expectation than in conventional machines. The purpose is to provide a pinball game machine that becomes

The pinball game machine according to claim 1,
a numerical data extracting means for extracting numerical data resulting from the ball entering the starting port;
a reserve storage means capable of storing the extracted numerical data;
Appropriateness determining means for determining appropriateness based on the numerical data stored in the holding storage means;
A special symbol display device that confirms and displays a special symbol indicating the result of the determination after variably displaying it;
A big-hit game control means for controlling a big-hit game started when the success/failure determination means determines that the winning is won and the special symbol indicating the corresponding selection is displayed on the special symbol display device;
Numerical data confirmation means for confirming the numerical data before the validity determination by the validity determination means;
an effect display means for displaying a pseudo effect of the special symbol;
an operation means that can be operated by a player;
In a pinball game machine equipped with a luminous body that outputs light related to performance,
During the predetermined pseudo performance corresponding to the variation of the special symbol, the performance display device can display the previous notice effect and the light emitter can output the previous notice light emission due to the operation of the operation means. ,
advance notice effect selection means for selecting the notice effect to be displayed based on the judgment result of the suitability judgment from among the plurality of notice effects;
advance notice light emission selection means for selecting the notice light emission to be output based on the confirmation result of the numerical data confirmation means from among the plurality of notice light emission having different light emission modes;
with
When the operation means is operated during the pseudo effect, the light emitter
a case where the effect light emission as the notice effect is executed in accordance with the execution of the notice effect during the pseudo effect ;
There is a case where the notice light emission is executed during the pseudo effect based on confirmation by the numerical data confirming means that the numerical data stored in the reserve storage means has a specific confirmation result. ,
The pinball game machine is characterized in that the execution of the notice light emission is not performed before the display of the notice effect is started, and is stopped before the display of the notice effect is finished.

Numerical data (random numbers) extracted due to the entry of a game ball into the starting hole is used for judging whether or not to cause a big hit (big hit), as well as the lottery results for judging whether or not to cause a big hit. Numerical data (random numbers) used to determine the type of symbol according to the type of symbol and the variable display time until the symbol is derived and displayed. It may be a random number for reach determination and a random number for variation pattern determination, and may be configured to have random numbers to be used and random numbers not to be used according to the result of the success/failure determination. Also, the timing for extracting numerical data (random numbers) related to the derivation display of the symbols is not limited to the time when the game ball enters the starting hole, but may be the time when the winning/failure determination is performed immediately before the start of the variation of the symbols.

The number of numerical data (reserved memory) stored in the reserving memory means may be increased based on the entry into the starting hole, and may be decreased by judging whether the numerical data (reserved memory) is correct or not. It is preferable to transmit the command indicating the number of numerical data (reserved storage) or the increase or decrease at the time of increase or decrease to the production control device (sub control device) that controls the production equipment such as the production display means.

Confirmation by the numerical data confirmation means is preferably configured to be performed each time numerical data (random numbers) are extracted. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not to transmit based on the confirmation result of the numerical data confirmation means and the game state at the time of confirmation, and may not be transmitted.

If the operation means is operated during the fluctuation of one special symbol (also referred to as a special symbol), the display of the notice effect and the output of the notice light emission may be performed by the time the change display is completed with the operation as a trigger. , a configuration in which the notice effect and the notice light emission are started at the same time is more preferable.

Even if a predetermined operation using the operating means is performed during a predetermined simulated effect, a case may be provided in which the notice light emission is not output. Of course, this also applies to the case where only the effect light emission corresponding to the effect display being displayed is output. In this configuration, when a predetermined operation is performed using the operation means, decoration light emission corresponding to the displayed notice effect is output, and notice light emission suggesting the degree of expectation of the reserved memory is output. becomes. It should be noted that if there is no pending memory when operating the operating means, the advance notice light emission is naturally not output.

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

Although it is preferable to have a configuration in which neither the display of the announcement effect nor the output of the announcement light emission is executed when the operation means is not operated even if it is prompted to operate it during a predetermined pseudo effect, it is not limited to this configuration. If the operation means is not operated during the valid period, the advance notice effect may be performed after the valid period ends. Also, the advance notice light emission may be configured to be output after the expiration of the effective period. Alternatively, when the effective period expires, the notice effect is performed, but the notice light emission is not performed, or vice versa.

According to the gaming machine of claim 1, there are two types of advance notice display suggesting the degree of expectation of the change due to one trigger during the special symbol fluctuation, and notice light emission suggesting the degree of expectation of the reserved memory. By executing the notice effects, the player can individually understand the degree of expectation indicated by each notice effect, and by combining the expectations of each notice effect, the expectation of the period until the reserved memory is consumed. degree can be determined.

In addition, if two types of notice effects are performed in the same manner (for example, both notices are displayed in the form of display effects), it becomes difficult for the player to understand the expectations of both at the same time, and one is overlooked. Although the possibility is high, in the present invention, by performing the respective advance notice effects in different modes for the display output and the light emission output, even if both notice effects are performed at the same time, the problem of difficulty in confirming one does not occur. .

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 50; FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1; FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game machine; 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of a main routine executed by main controller 80; 4 is a flowchart showing a starting winning process executed by a main controller 80; FIG. 1 is a flow chart 1 showing a win-or-fail judgment process executed by a main controller 80. FIG. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a success/failure determination process executed by a main controller 80; FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing win/fail determination processing executed by the main controller 80. FIG. Flowchart 1 showing special game processing executed by main controller 80 . Flowchart 2 showing special game processing executed by the main controller 80 . Flowchart 3 showing a special game process executed by the main controller 80 . Flowchart 4 showing a special game process executed by the main controller 80 . 9 is a flowchart showing a pending number instruction command reception process executed by a sub-integrated control device 83; 4 is a flowchart showing prefetch determination command reception processing executed by a sub-integrated control device 83; 4 is a flowchart showing a variation instruction command reception process executed by a sub-integrated control device 83; 11 is a flowchart showing production button operation processing executed by a sub-integrated control device 83; A chart showing the types and contents of production button system reach production (pseudo production). A timing chart showing the display timing of the display notice effect and the output timing of the light emission notice effect in response to the operation of the effect button during the special pattern fluctuation. Display example 1 on the production pattern display device 6. Display example 2 on the production pattern display device 6. Display example 3 on the effect pattern display device 6. Display example 4 on the production pattern display device 6.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various forms can be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 50, which is a type of game machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51 , and an inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53 . It has a possible configuration. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52 , and behind the plate glass 61 , the game board 1 shown in FIG.

Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and game sounds generated from the pachinko machine 50 are output to improve the amusement of the player. In addition, a plurality of frame-side decoration lamps 65 are provided on the front frame 52 to emit light according to the game state in order to improve the taste of the player. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52 . A shooting handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower tray 63, and by rotating the shooting handle 64 clockwise, a shooting device (not shown) is moved, and a game ball is supplied from the upper tray 55. is launched toward the game board 1.

Approximately at the center of the upper portion of the upper plate 55, a performance button 67 (corresponding to the operating means of the present invention) that can be operated by the player is provided. The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is provided with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing prepaid cards. and a CR settlement display device having a balance display 59. A predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the machine, and the released game balls are collected in the machine and used cyclically to play games. The effects of the present invention can be exhibited without any problem as a game machine.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails 4 are driven into the game area 3. - 特許庁A center case 5 is arranged substantially in the center of the game area 3 . The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window through which the screen of the production pattern display device 6 can be seen, and the like. In addition, the center case 5 is provided with a plurality of various LEDs and lamps 26a that are controlled based on a pseudo effect selected according to the progress of the game by a sub-integrated control device 83, which will be described later. It has a light emitter 100 (corresponding to the light emitter of the present invention) that is controlled as a system and is dedicated to the pre-reading announcement effect.

A first starting port 11 (corresponding to the starting port of the present invention) and a second starting port 12 (corresponding to the starting port of the present invention) are arranged under the center case 5, and on the left side of the center case 5 , normal symbol operation gate 17 is arranged. The second starting port 12 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory provided with an openable and closable wing member, and the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12 unless the wing member is opened.

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

Below the second starting hole 12, an attacker type big winning hole 14 is arranged. In addition, four normal winning openings 31, 32, 33, and 34 are provided on the left side of the first starting opening 11. As shown in FIG. Note that these four normal winning holes are winning holes in which the ball-entering rate does not change at all times.

By configuring the game board 1 as described above, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 7 Symbols start to be displayed in a variable manner, and after a predetermined period of time, a normal electric solenoid 12b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the mode of normal symbols stopped. When the normal electric solenoid 12b is driven, the blade member of the normal electric role that constitutes the second start port 12 is driven in almost synchronism, and the ball enters the second start port 12 (the second special symbol start switch 12a (see FIG. 4)).

When the game ball enters the first starting port 11 (the first special symbol start switch 11a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the first special symbol starts to fluctuate in the first special symbol display device 9, Stop after a predetermined time. Also, when the game ball enters the second start port 12 (ordinary electric accessory) (the second special symbol start switch 12a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 A special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner, and stops after a predetermined period of time.

During the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the performance symbol display device 6 displays the performance mode of the pseudo symbol interlocked with the variation of each special symbol (corresponding to the performance display means of the present invention). In addition, regarding the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially performed regardless of the order of entering the first starting port and the second starting port. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, on the condition that the fluctuation of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, the fluctuation of the first special symbol reserved memory is started. do.

A later-described large winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4) is driven according to the mode of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big winning opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member of the big winning opening 14 is driven almost synchronously, and the ball can enter the big winning opening 14 (detection by the count switch 14a (see FIG. 4)). is configured to be

Next, FIG. 3 shows a rear view of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, the inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in the outer frame 51 described above. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72 and a dispensing device 73 from above. With this configuration, when game balls are won in the winning holes on the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 via the tank rail 72 to the above-described upper tray 55 by the payout device 73. . Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, a performance pattern control device 82, a sub-integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power board 85 are provided. Incidentally, the effect pattern control device 82 and the sub-integrated control device 83 correspond to the sub-control device.

A main control device 80 , a performance pattern control device 82 and a sub-integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1 , and a payout control device 81 , a launch control device 84 and a power board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70 . 3, the firing control device 84 is provided below the dispensing control device 81, although the firing control device 84 is not drawn. An external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and signals indicating game states and game results are sent from the external connection terminal 78 to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminals 78 for transmitting signals to the hall computer include terminals for the board (terminals for outputting signals output from the game board side to the hall computer) and terminals for the frame (frame side (front frame). 52, inner frame 70, and outer frame 51) are used to output signals to the hall computer). Sends signals indicating game status and game results to

Next, FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical wiring of the pachinko machine in this embodiment. Although FIG. 4 does not describe a complicated power supply system, a power supply (not shown) supplies power directly or indirectly to a control device or actuators that require power. ing.

The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 is configured around a main controller 80 as shown in the block diagram. Note that this block diagram does not show a so-called relay board, a power supply circuit, etc. for merely relaying signals. Further, although detailed illustration is omitted, each of the main control device 80, payout control device 81, performance pattern control device 82, and sub-integrated control device 83 is provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch control device 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first starter switch 11a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first starter 11, a second starter switch 12a for detecting a game ball that has entered the second starter 12, a normal A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting game balls that have entered the gate 17 that activates the symbol, a count switch 14a for counting game balls that have entered the big winning hole 14, normal winning holes 31, 32, 33, and 34 A detection signal from the left winning port switch 31a or the like for detecting the entered game ball is input through the game board relay terminal plate 74. FIG.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed programs, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83 . In addition, the main control device 80 displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10 and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, and the first special symbol reservation. Lighting of the number display device 18, the second special symbol reserved number display device 19, and the normal symbol reserved number display device 8 is controlled.

Furthermore, the main controller 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 14 by controlling the large winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the normal electric accessory solenoid (denoted as a normal electric accessory solenoid) 12b. It controls the opening and closing of the starting port 12 . The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and the control signal such as pattern variations and big wins (also called special games) is output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall computer.

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

The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame open switch 35, the inner frame open switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball cut-out switch 23, and the full switch 22 signals that the lower tray 63 is full. is input and when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball-out switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped to stop the payout operation of the prize balls. In addition, the full switch 22 and the ball-out switch 23 are also configured to continue to output signals until the state is canceled, and the payout control device 81 stops the payout motor 20 from outputting the signals. to resume driving.

Also, the payout control device 81 communicates with the CR unit 24 (prepaid card unit) through the CR unit terminal plate 24 to operate the payout motor 20 and discharge the rental balls. The put-out rental ball is detected by the pay-out switch 21 and the detection signal is input to the pay-out control device 81 . The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to a settlement display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. Buttons and balance indicators are connected.

In addition, the payout control device 81, via the external connection terminal 78, in addition to transmitting information about the prize balls, information indicating the opening and closing state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer, to the firing control device 84 Send a stop firing signal. In this embodiment, game balls are put out. However, it is also possible to adopt an enclosed structure in which game balls generated in response to winnings or the like are stored without being put out.

The shooting control device 84 controls the shooting motor 30 to shoot game balls into the game area 3 . A rotation amount signal from the shooting handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a firing stop signal from the firing stop switch 29 are input to the firing control device 84 in addition to the payout control device 81. FIG. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle 64, and the firing stop switch signal is output when the player presses the firing stop switch 29. is output by If the touch signal is not input to the shooting control device 84, the game ball cannot be shot, and if the shooting stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be shot even if the player touches the shooting handle. It has become. The payout control device 81 and the launch control device 84 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the payout control device 81 to the launch control device 84 .

The sub-integrated control device 83 is equipped with electrical components such as a CPU, ROM, and RAM, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, and converts them to effects display control, sound control, and lamp control. Data is divided into data, commands for effect display control, etc. are transmitted to the effect pattern control device 82, and sound control and lamp control are included in each control part (function as a sound control device and a lamp control device part). The function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by activating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device responds to the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and lamps 26a (including the frame-side decoration lamp 65) are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on this.

The effect pattern control device 82 receives data and commands from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both of which are transmitted from the main control device 80) ), and the effect image such as the pseudo symbol is displayed on the screen 6 a of the effect symbol display device 6 . The sub-integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 via the first effect relay terminal board 69 between them. 83 and the performance symbol control device 82 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub-integrated control device 83 to the performance symbol control device 82 .

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

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

When the hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is normal (S10). This judgment processing is performed by judging whether or not the value in a predetermined area of RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. It is for judging whether it is acceptable or not. If it is not a normal interrupt, it is possible that the microcomputer runs out of control due to noise or the like when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value in the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

S10 negative determination, that is, when it is determined that it is not a normal interrupt (S10: no), initial setting (for example, write a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory, memory such as a special design and a normal design as an initial design ) are performed (S15), and the remaining processing (S80) is performed.

When affirmative determination of normal interrupt is made (S10: yes), initial value random number update process (S20), big hit determination random number update process (S25), big hit design determination random number 1 update process (S30), big hit design determination. Random number 2 update process (S35), small winning pattern determination random number update process (S40), hit determination random number update process (S45), reach determination random number update process (S50), variation pattern determination random number update process (S55) ), subsequent winning confirmation processing (S60), win/fail determination processing (S65), image output processing and other output processing (S70), fraud monitoring processing (S75), and the remainder until the next interrupt signal is input. The initial random number update process (S80) is loop-processed within the time.

Next, the starting winning process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In this process, when the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17, a random number is extracted (numerical data extraction means of the present invention). (equivalent to the numerical data confirmation means) is performed, the random number is stored (memorized) in the main control device 80 as a reserve memory (corresponding to the reserve storage means of the present invention), and the first start port 11, the second start port 12, and the normal symbol Processing for transmitting various commands resulting from the ball entering the operation gate 17 to the sub-integrated control device 83 is performed. After that, the holding memory stored when the game ball enters the first starting port 11 is called the first holding memory, and the holding memory stored when the game ball enters the second starting port 12 is called the second holding memory. Storage, the suspension memory stored when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 will be described as the normal symbol suspension storage.

In this embodiment, the maximum number of lighting each of the normal symbol reservation number display device 8, the first special figure reservation number display device 18, and the second special figure reservation number display device 19 is four (the maximum number of reservation storage is 4), but the number is not limited to this, and for example, the maximum storage number of each may be eight. In addition, even if each of the reserved storage numbers is 0, it is acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17. Various random numbers such as hit/fail random numbers are stored in the main controller 80 in the same manner as in the case where there is a stored number less than the maximum value.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first starting port switch 11a has detected a game ball (S400). If the determination is negative (S400: no), the process proceeds to S435. If the determination in S400 is affirmative (S400: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved memories stored in main controller 80 is less than the upper limit number (=4) (S405). If the determination is negative (S405: no), proceed to S435, if the determination is positive (S405: yes), the extracted random number for big hit determination, random number 1 for determining big hit design, random number 2 for determining big hit design, random number for small hit design determination , the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are temporarily stored (S410), and prefetch determination is performed (S415).

Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for judging a big win is a value that causes a big win, and if it is a value of a big win, the type of the big win pattern is confirmed. If the big hit judgment is a loss, it is confirmed whether or not the random number for reach determination is a value for super reach. If it is not super reach, check whether the value is reach or not, and check the fluctuation time from the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. By performing the above determination, it is determined whether or not the stored random number is a specific value with which the player can expect a big win (whether or not an effect that makes the player expect a big win is possible even if the game is not successful).

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

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

Following the process of S430 or the negative determinations of S400 and S405 (S400: no, S405: no), it is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 12a has detected a game ball (S435). If the determination is negative (S435: no), the process proceeds to S470, and if the determination is positive (S435: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved memories stored in main controller 80 is less than the upper limit (=4). (S440). If negative determination (S440: no) proceeds to S470, if positive determination (S440: yes), the extracted jackpot determination random number, jackpot pattern determination random number 1, jackpot pattern determination random number 2, small hit pattern determination random number , the reach determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number are temporarily stored (S445), and prefetch determination is performed in the same manner as in S415 (S450).

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

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

In S470, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 17a has detected a game ball (S470). If the determination is negative (S470: no), go to return, and if the determination is affirmative (S470: yes), determine whether or not the number of normal pattern holding storage stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit (= 4) ( S475). If the determination is negative (S475: no), go to return, and if the determination is affirmative (S475: yes), store the extracted random number for determining the hit and the random number for determining the hit pattern as a normal pattern reserved memory, and store the number of normal pattern reserved memories. 1 is added to the general pattern reservation storage counter indicating (S480), and a general pattern reservation storage number instruction command indicating the added value of the general pattern reservation storage counter is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S485), and the process returns.

When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the first and second reserved memory number instruction commands, it outputs an instruction signal for changing each reserved memory number displayed on the production symbol display device 6 according to the reserved memory number indicated by the received command. It is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 . In addition, in the present embodiment, the number of reserved memory of the normal pattern is not displayed on the production pattern display device 6, but it may be configured to be displayed in response to the reception of the normal pattern reserved memory number instruction command, or the normal pattern reserved memory A configuration in which the number indication command itself is not transmitted may be adopted. Moreover, the structure which implements the pre-reading determination of a normal map and transmits a determination result to a sub-integrated control apparatus is also conceivable. As a result, it is possible to implement a pre-reading notice that makes the opening of the normal electric accessory (first start port 12) expected. In this embodiment, a random number for selecting the type of pattern and the variation pattern for notifying the win/loss determination result at the start winning process (random number 1 for determining the jackpot pattern, random number 2 for determining the jackpot pattern, random number for determining the reach, random number for determining the variation pattern ) was obtained, but it may be configured to obtain these random numbers at the time of the propriety determination process of the special figure described later.

In addition, the flow of the starting winning process of this embodiment is as follows: 1. Extract a numerical value (random number) when the ball enters the starting hole; 2. If the reserved storage is not full; After confirming, 5 the numerical value is stored in the reserved storage area, but after 1, if the 2 reserved storage is not full, 3 the extracted numerical value is stored in a predetermined area, and 3 the reserved storage area as the reserved storage. , and confirms the numerical value stored in 4 predetermined areas (after 2, processing is branched into each of 3), or after 1, the extracted numerical value is stored in 2 Store in a predetermined area, and if the 3 reserved storage is not full, the value stored in the 4 predetermined area is stored in the reserved storage area (if it is full, the numerical value stored in the predetermined area is deleted). good. In either configuration, the numerical value stored in the predetermined area is confirmed as the prefetch determination, but the numerical value stored in the reserved storage area may be confirmed as the prefetch determination.

Next, the success/failure determination process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flow charts shown in FIGS. This process determines whether or not to execute a special game based on the random number value extracted due to the detection of the game ball by the first start switch 11a or the second start switch 12a (extracted random number value It is a process of judging whether or not to win based on the above, and corresponds to the winning or not winning judging means of the present invention.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is in operation, ie, whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (S500), and if the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), the process returns. If it is not during the jackpot game (S500: no), it is determined whether or not the first or second special figure is fluctuating (S505), and if it is not fluctuating (S505: no), the first or second special figure is being displayed (S510), and if it is not being displayed (S510: no), it is determined whether there is a second reserved memory (S515), and if the determination is negative (S515: no ), determine whether or not there is the first reserved memory (S520), and if the determination is negative (S520: no), return. If the determination in S515 or S520 is affirmative (S515: yes, S520: yes), the process proceeds to S525. According to the determination order of S515 and S520, the second reserved storage preferentially performs the success/failure determination.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is 0 (S525). The time-saving flag is a value stored by the main controller 80. If the value is 1, the fluctuation time of the special figure and the normal figure is shortened, and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory that becomes the second start port 12 is extended than usual ( Main controller 80 determines that it is in a time saving (open extension) state in which the open extension function is activated, and if the value is 0, it is not in a time saving (open extension) state. S525 is a negative determination, ie, if during the time saving (open extension) state (S525: no), the processing during the time saving (open extension) state is performed, but in the high probability game state, the variation pattern table for selecting the above-described variation pattern is different (the fluctuation time is short) and is the same as the conventional technology, so the description is omitted.

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

Subsequently, in the big-hit judgment random number comparison process (S535), the big-hit judgment random number value in the reserved storage, which is the target of the judgment, is compared with the preset success judgment table, and the random number to be judged is the success judgment table. Compare if it matches with the judgment value inside. There are two types of success/failure determination tables, one for normal probability (low probability 1/300) and one for high probability (1/30). If so, comparison is made using the success/failure determination table for normal probability, and if the game state is high probability (probability variation flag "1"), comparison is made using the success/failure determination table for high probability.

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

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

Next, a mode buffer setting process is performed based on the pattern mode set at S545 (S555). The mode buffer is a device that stores the contents of the game state after the end of the jackpot game determined at the time of winning/failure determination until the end of the jackpot game that sets the game state (during the jackpot game, the probability change flag and the time reduction flag that set the game state must be cleared). As a mode buffer, it does not store specific game contents (activation of the variable probability function and open extension function (time saving function) and the number of times of operation), but stores values corresponding to specific game contents. .

Next, based on the pattern mode set in S545, the process of setting the opening pattern of the big winning opening, which is the content of the big winning game, is performed (S560), and the random number for determining the reach and the variation pattern of the pending memory which is the target of the winning/failing judgment is performed. Based on the random number, a variation pattern to be the variation time of the symbols to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 and the performance symbol display device 6 is selected from the variation pattern selection table (S565). .

Next, information on the selected jackpot pattern and variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as a variation instruction command (S570). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that received this information, the production design control device 82 controls the production design display device 6, and based on the information of the first or second special design jackpot design and the variation pattern Effect variable display of pseudo symbols corresponding to the first or second special symbol is started. Almost simultaneously with the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbols.

S540 is a negative determination, that is, if it is a loss (S540: no), it is determined whether the result of the comparison process of S535 is a small hit (S575), and if it is affirmative (S575: yes), a small hit pattern is selected ( S580), followed by a small winning game opening pattern setting process (S560), a variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small winning pattern is carried out (S565), and a variation instruction command serving as information on the small winning pattern and variation pattern is sub-submitted. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 83 (S570). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, the performance symbol control device 82 controls the performance symbol display device 6, and corresponds to the first or second special symbol based on the information of the small winning symbol and the variation pattern. Start the variable display of the produced pattern. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbols.

If S575 is a negative determination (S575: no), select a losing pattern (S585), then perform a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the losing pattern (S565), and a variation instruction command that serves as information on symbols and variation patterns related to losing is sent to the sub-integrated control device 53 (S570). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that received this information, the production pattern control device 82 controls the production pattern display device 6, and corresponds to the first or second special pattern based on the information of the losing pattern and the variation pattern. Start variable display of pseudo symbols. Substantially simultaneously with the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start varying the special symbols.

Next, S505 affirmative determination, that is, if the special design is fluctuating (S505: yes), proceed to the flowchart of FIG. 8, special design fluctuation time (based on the fluctuation pattern selected in S565) has elapsed (S600). If the determination is affirmative (S600: yes), the confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the confirmation symbol selected at S550, S580 or S585 by controlling the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is determined and displayed (S605). The sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the confirmation command transmits an instruction signal for confirming and displaying the pseudo symbol selected in advance based on the reception of the variation instruction command to the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82 According to the signal, the performance symbol display device 6 is controlled to confirm and display the pseudo symbol. As a result, the start and end of the variation of the first or second special symbol and the pseudo symbol are at the same timing (synchronized).

In addition, although this embodiment has been described as a configuration for transmitting a confirmation command to the sub-integrated control device 83, it does not include a confirmation command, and according to the variation time specified by the variation instruction command, the pseudo symbol variation effect and confirmation display may be used, and the number of commands can be reduced.

Following S605, it is determined whether or not the first or second special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S610). Setting of time to keep) is performed (S615), it is determined whether the probability variation flag is 1 (S620), and if the determination is affirmative (S620: yes), 0 is set to the probability variation flag (S625). Following negative determination (S620:no) of S625 or S620, it determines whether a time saving flag is 1, and if it is positive determination (S630:yes), 0 will be set to a time saving flag (S635).

Following S635 or the negative determination of S630 (S630: no), conditional device operation start processing (S640) and role product continuous operation device operation start processing (S645) are performed, and the winning start effect instruction command is sub-integrated. It is transmitted to the control device 83 (S650). In the jackpot game processing executed by the main control device 80 thereafter, a round production start instruction command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83 at the start of each round, and a round production end instruction command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83 at the end of each round. A jackpot game end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 also at the end.

On the other hand, S610 is a negative determination, that is, if the confirmed design is not a big hit (S610: no), the display setting process of the confirmed design (setting the time to display with the confirmed design) is performed (S660), and the probability variation flag is set. Determine whether or not 1 (S665), if affirmative determination (S665: yes), decrement from the probability variable counter (S670), determine whether the probability variable counter is 0 (S675), if affirmative determination (S675: yes), 0 is set to the probability variation flag (S680).

If S680 or S665, S675 are negative determination (S665: no, S675: no), it is determined whether the time saving flag is 1 (S685), if positive determination (S685: yes), the time saving counter is decremented (S690) , It is determined whether or not the time saving counter is 0 (S695), and if the determination is affirmative (S695: yes), 0 is set to the time saving flag (S700). From S665 to S700, every time the special symbol is confirmed according to the determination, the probability variable count and the time-saving counter for regulating the high-probability game state and the time-saving state are counted, and when these counters reach a predetermined value. High probability state and time saving state end.

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

Returning to FIG. 7, if the determination in S510 is affirmative, that is, if the confirmed design is being displayed (S510: yes), the process proceeds to the flow chart of FIG. (S750: no) Return, if the determination is affirmative (S750: yes), as the confirmed symbol display end processing (S755), the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled to determine the special symbol. The display is ended, the sub-integrated control device 83 is instructed to end the fixed display of the pseudo pattern, and the process returns.

In this embodiment, at the end of each special symbol variation (at the time of confirmation display), a command for designating the game state (state designation command) is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83. It may be configured to transmit the state designation command to the sub-integrated control device 83 at the time of the propriety determination (at the start of the special figure fluctuation). may be sent twice.

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

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

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

If S835 is a negative determination (S835: no) or S840 is affirmative determination (S840: yes), closing processing of the big winning opening 14 for performing the small hit game is performed (S845), followed by small hit end effect processing ( S850) Return.

If S825 is a negative determination and is not in the small winning game (S825: no), it is determined whether or not the time for the small winning end effect has passed (S855). If so (S855: yes), small hit game end processing is performed (S860) and exits to return.

If S800 is a negative determination, that is, if the jackpot flag is set (S800: no), the process proceeds to the flow chart of FIG. 11 to determine whether or not the big winning opening 14 is closed (S900), and if the determination is affirmative (S900: yes). , It is determined whether or not the start effect of the jackpot game is in progress (S905). If the determination in S905 is affirmative (S905: yes), it is determined whether or not the start effect time of the big hit game has passed (S910), if the determination is negative (S910: no), return, if the determination is positive (S910: yes), Along with performing the processing for opening the big winning opening 14, a command for instructing the sub-integrated control device 83 to open the big winning opening effect is transmitted (S915), and the process returns.

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

In S935, when the main control device 80 transmits a jackpot start effect instruction command to the sub-integrated control device 83, the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the command turns the lamps and LEDs 26a provided in the pachinko machine violently for the jackpot game effect. Light is emitted, and a sound for a big win game is output from a speaker 66.例文帳に追加In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83 transmits a signal to the performance symbol control device 82 to cause the performance symbol display device 6 to display a jackpot start performance.

If S920 is affirmative determination, that is, during the interval between rounds (S920: yes), it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed (S925). ), the processing for opening the big winning opening 14 is performed (S915), and the process returns.

If S900 is a negative determination, that is, if the big winning opening 14 is open (S900: no), the process proceeds to the flow chart of FIG. S950: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of count switches 14a detected by opening is less than nine (S955). If the negative determination in S950 or the positive determination in S955 (S950: no, S955: yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 14 has elapsed (S960), and if the negative determination is made (S960: no), return. , S955 is a negative determination (S955: no), or if S960 is affirmative determination (S960: yes), closing processing of the large winning opening 14 is performed (S965), and whether the round game of the finished large winning opening 14 is the final round (S970).

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

Returning to FIG. 11, if S930 determines affirmatively, that is, during the jackpot end effect (S930: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 13 to determine whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S1000). If S1000 is a negative determination (S1000: no), it exits to return, and if S1000 is affirmative determination (S1000: yes), the stop processing of the accessory continuous operation device (S1005) and the operation stop processing of the condition device (S1010) are performed to hit the jackpot. End the game, referring to the mode buffer set in S555 of FIG. 7 (property determination process) (S1015), probability variation flag (S1020), probability variation counter (S1025), time saving flag (S1030), time saving counter (S1035) , clear the mode buffer (S1040), send an end command to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S1045), and a state designation command based on the set probability variable flag and time saving flag (S1050), and set 0 to the big hit flag Set (S1055) and return.

Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 14, the number-of-holds instruction command reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a hold number instruction command has been received (S1100). If the determination is negative (S1100: no), return, if the determination is affirmative (S1100: yes), +1 is added to the pending number counter provided in the sub-integrated control device 83 (S1105), and a pending number display signal is transmitted to the production pattern control device 82. (S1110), return. When the performance symbol control device 82 receives the pending number display signal, it displays the pending symbols on the performance symbol display device 6 according to the pending number counter value at the time of reception. In this embodiment, one reserved pattern is displayed for one reserved memory. Note that the value of the pending number counter is decremented each time a variation instruction command is received in the variation instruction command reception process described later. As a result, the same number as stored by the main controller 50 is constantly managed.

A configuration in which the sub-integrated control device 83 is not provided with a pending number counter is also conceivable. In this configuration, the pending number instruction command transmitted by the main controller 80 indicates the pending storage number, the sub-integrated control unit 83 displays the instructed number as the pending storage number, and the pending number instruction command is used at the start of fluctuation. , is transmitted from the main control unit 80 when the reserved storage occurs. Also in this configuration, the increase/decrease timing of the pending memory pattern becomes the same as the transmission timing of the pending number instruction command of the main control device 80, and the production symbol display device 6 can notify the accurate pending number.

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

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a prefetch determination command (based on FIG. 6, S425 or S460) has been received (S1150). : yes), the content of the received prefetch determination command is stored so as to be referable in the reserved storage order (S1155), and the process returns.

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

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a variation instruction command has been received (S1200). If the determination is negative (S1200: no), return, and if the determination is positive (S1200: yes), the distribution random number is extracted (S1205). , the hold number counter is decremented to delete the contents of the pre-read judgment stored in correspondence with the hold counter (S1210), and a performance is produced based on the contents of the received variation instruction command and the extracted distribution random number. A variable effect mode to be displayed on the symbol display device 6 is selected (S1215), and the effect symbol control device 82 is instructed to display the variable effect of the selected pseudo symbol on the effect symbol display device 6 (S1220) and returns.

In the effect mode selection process of S1215, when the effect mode in which various advance notice effects are performed is selected based on the operation of the effect button 67, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. is set, and based on the selected effect mode, the contents of the received variation instruction command (expectation), and the extracted random number, a plurality of advance notice effects are expected according to the effect mode. The effect content of the notice effect corresponding to the degree is selected (corresponding to the notice effect selecting means of the present invention). Further, after the start of the variation, when the timing for prompting the operation of the effect button 67 is reached, an operation flag (indicated as operation F in the figure) is set.

Next, the production button operation processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. In this process, when the effect mode in which the operation of the effect button 67 is valid (the ready-to-win effect of the effect button 67 system shown in FIG. 18) is executed, the display notice effect (the degree of expectation of the changing pattern is Suggestion) and light emission notice effect (suggestion of expectation of reserved memory) are performed.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the operation flag is 1, that is, whether or not it is time to prompt the operation of the performance button 67 after the performance mode using the operation of the performance button 67 is started (S1250), If the determination is negative (S1250: no), return, if the determination is positive (S1250: yes), it is determined whether the effect button switch 67a has detected the operation of the effect button 67 (S1255), and if the determination is negative (S1255: no). Returning, if the determination is affirmative (S1255: yes), the effect symbol control device 82 is instructed to display the display advance notice effect mode selected in S1215 of the variation instruction command receiving process on the effect symbol display device 6 (S1260).

Following S1260, it is determined whether or not the effect mode being executed is the ready-to-win effect of the effect button 67 system that carries out the light emission notice effect (pre-reading effect) (S1265), and a negative determination is made, that is, it will be described later using FIG. If pattern A effect button 67 system reach effect (S1265: no), return, if affirmative determination (pattern B, C, D) (S1265: yes), it is determined whether there is a pending memory (S1270), negative Judgment, that is, if there is no pending memory for executing the prefetch effect (S1270: no), return, and if it is affirmative judgment (S1270: yes), store in S1155 of the prefetch judgment command reception process (FIG. 15). (S1275), and based on the result of the reference, the pre-reading judgment content is selected (S1280) (corresponding to pre-reading effect selection means), and the selected pre-reading light emission is selected by the luminous body. At 100, the process of outputting for a predetermined period of time is started (S1285) and the process returns.

Next, using the chart shown in FIG. 18, the production button 67 system reach production (predetermined operation using the operation means is performed during the predetermined pseudo production according to the variation of the special symbol of the present invention) The type and content of the notice effect to be implemented in will be explained. As shown in the chart, there are four types of ready-to-win effects of the effect button 67 system, pattern A to pattern D, depending on the difference in the display announcement effect to be executed when the effect button 67 is operated. In pattern A, a character with a different expression (Tatsukichi the bear) appears, and the expression of the character fixedly displayed at a predetermined position suggests the level of expectation. In pattern B, the result of the car race suggests the level of expectation. In Pattern D, the result of the karate confrontation suggests the degree of expectation, and in Pattern D, a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation is displayed by a dogfight between fighters.

In any pattern, the advance notice effect is executed according to the operation of the effect button 67. - 特許庁In the patterns B, C, and D shown in the chart, a display notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation of the changing pattern in the display mode displayed on the effect pattern display device 6 in response to the operation of the effect button 67, and a pre-reading effect only In Pattern A, only the display notice effect is executed in accordance with the operation of the effect button 67.

Specifically, in pattern A, any one of character advance notice A display to D display is displayed on the production pattern display device 6 according to the operation of the production button 67, thereby suggesting the degree of expectation of the changing pattern. In pattern A, a light-emitting notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation of reserved memory as a pre-reading effect is not performed, but in each of the character notices A display to D display, special effect light emission is performed using a luminous body other than the light-emitting body 100 dedicated to pre-reading notice. to implement.

In pattern B, any one of race notice A display to D display is displayed on the performance symbol display device 6 according to the operation of the performance button 67, thereby suggesting the degree of expectation of the varying symbols. In addition, dedicated effect light emission (lights other than the light emitter 100) is performed for each of the race notice A display to D display. In addition, since the light emission notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation of the reserved memory as the look-ahead effect is performed only by the light emitter 100, which is a dedicated light emitting part, the special effect light emission from the race notice A display to the D display is being performed. Even if there is, it is possible to recognize the degree of expectation of the reserved memory by the light emission mode of the light emitter 100 alone. The degree of expectation and the output ratio of each of the light emission notices A to D performed in the light emission notice effect (pre-reading effect) of pattern B are set exclusively for pattern B, and there is a pending memory when the effect button 67 is operated. Also, there are cases where the light emission forewarning effect is not implemented.

In pattern C, one of the karate notices A to D is displayed on the production pattern display device 6 in accordance with the operation of the production button 67 to suggest the degree of expectation of the changing pattern. Dedicated production light emission (light emission other than the light emitting body 100) is performed for each of the karate notices A display to D display, and any one of the light emission notices E to H serving as a pre-reading performance is performed using the light emitter 100. - 特許庁

In pattern D, any one of missile notice A display to D display is displayed on the production pattern display device 6 according to the operation of the production button 67 to suggest the degree of expectation of the changing pattern, similar to patterns B and C. Then, a special effect light emission (lights other than the light emitter 100) is performed for each of the missile notice A display to the D display, and one of the light emission notice E to H, which is a pre-reading effect common to pattern C, is set to the light emitter 100. implemented using

The selection of the effect button 67 series ready-to-win effect and the selection of the display notice effect corresponding to the selection are performed in the variation instruction command reception process (S1215 effect mode selection process) of FIG. 16 when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the variation instruction command. (selected according to the content (expectation) of the variation instruction command and the value of the sorting random number). In addition, if there is a pending memory (mainly the first pending memory) at the time of operation of the effect button 67 (at the time of detecting the signal of the effect button switch 67a), all the types of the light emission notice effects to be performed in patterns B to D are stored. , and according to the reference result, select the type of light emission notice to be performed from among A to D for pattern B, and select the type of light emission notice to be performed from E to H for pattern C and D. Select the type and output.

The degree of expectation of light emission notice is in the order of D>C>B>A for pattern B, and H>G>F>E for patterns C and D, and light emission notice D and H are determined big hit light emission. The light emission notices E to H are common to patterns C and D (the same light emission mode is implemented by the light emitter 100), but a dedicated light emission notice type (different light emission mode type) may be provided for each. By sharing the type of light emission notice, it is possible to shorten the time until the player recognizes the degree of expectation indicated by each light emission. Further, the reliability of light emission advance notice may also be set for patterns C and D separately.

In patterns A and B of the effect button 67 series ready-to-win effect, a dedicated effect light emission corresponding to the display notice effect is performed, but as a notice indicating a predetermined degree of expectation by not performing the dedicated effect light emission that is normally performed. Good (no flash warning).

Patterns A to D of the ready-to-win effect of the effect button 67 system, when the effect button 67 is operated, one of four types of display notice effects with different expectations is displayed in any pattern, and the degree of expectation is displayed. are in the order of 4>3>2>1 in the table.

Specifically, the reliability (probability of winning a big hit with the variation) when each display announcement effect of pattern A appears is 1. Character notice A display 10%, 2. Character notice B display 15%, 3. Character notice C display 18%, 4. Character notice D display becomes 20%. Similarly, the reliability when each display announcement effect of pattern B appears is 1. 15% of race notice A display; 20% of race notice B display; 4. race notice C display 25%; Race notice D display becomes 30%.

Similarly, the reliability when each display announcement effect of pattern C appears is 1. 20% karate notice A display; 23% karate notice B display, 3. 4. Karate notice C display 25%; Karate notice D display becomes 30%.

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

In addition, the pachinko machine of the embodiment has a plurality of ready-to-win effects and notice effects that do not require operation of the effect button 67, and by changing the display mode of the reserved patterns displayed on the production pattern display device 6, it is possible to expect reserved memory. It also has a general pre-reading effect that suggests the degree. In this embodiment, regardless of whether or not the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the reserved pattern is being executed, the light emission notice effect (pre-reading effect) according to the operation of the effect button 67 is also executed. However, when the pre-reading effect of changing the display mode of the reserved symbol is being executed, it may be configured not to perform the light emission notice.

Next, with reference to the timing chart shown in FIG. 19, the display timing of the display notice effect and the output timing of the light emission notice effect in response to the operation of the effect button 67 during the effect button 67 system ready-to-win effect will be described. When the effect button 67 system ready-to-win effect is started, a display (operation instruction mode) prompting the operation of the effect button 67 is displayed on the effect pattern display device 6 when a predetermined time A has elapsed (Fig. X). When the effect button switch 67a detects the operation of the effect button 67 during the display of this operation instruction mode, that is, during the effective period of operation of the effect button 67, the effect pattern of the display notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation of the changing pattern. The display on the display device 6 and the output of the notice light emission suggesting the degree of expectation of the reserved memory are started at the same time.

Both the display announcement effect and the light emission announcement effect which started at the same time are completed simultaneously after the period B is executed, but this period B changes according to the type of the display announcement effect to be executed. Even with the same missile announcement (pattern D), the length of period B differs from display A to display D, and in patterns A, B, and C, the length of period B also differs from display A to D. In pattern A, only the display notice effect is performed, and the light emission notice effect is not performed.

As described above, in the patterns B, C, and D of the production button 67 system ready-to-win production, the display announcement production displayed on the production pattern display device 6 (suggesting the degree of expectation of the special figure judgment during execution of the variable display) , and the light emission notice effect (indicating the degree of expectation of the reserved memory) performed by the light emitter 100 are configured to start and end at the same time. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which each performance (display, light emission) suggests the degree of expectation (the change, the reserved memory) at different times (there may be overlapping times).

The luminescence effect output (Example 1) and (Example 2) shown at the bottom of the timing chart of FIG. 19 show examples of different output timings of the luminescence effect. In Example 1, while providing a period that overlaps with the display period B of the display announcement effect, the light emission announcement is output for a period B' that is different in length from the display period B. In Example 2, the light emission notice is output for the same period as the display period B in a period that does not overlap with the display period B of the display notice effect.

Next, display examples of effects displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 23. FIG. The display example shown in 1 of FIG. 20 is the basic screen configuration when the pseudo symbols are displayed in a normal variable manner. In this case, the pseudo symbol display area is arranged in the central part of the screen, the first reserved symbol display area is arranged in the lower left part of the screen, and the second reserved symbol display area is arranged in the lower right part of the screen.

In the pseudo symbol display area, the left, middle, and right pseudo symbols are displayed, and scrolling is performed in the vertical direction according to the variable display of the special symbol (also displayed as the special symbol). In the first and second reserved symbol display areas, one reserved symbol is displayed for one reserved memory.

The display example shown in 2 of FIGS. 20 and 21 is a case where pattern A of the effect button 67 system ready-to-win effect is executed. 2 (1) of FIG. 20 is when reach is established. In this case, when the left and right pseudo symbols are aligned from the start of fluctuation and reach is established, the pseudo symbol display area shrinks and moves to the upper right of the screen, to the empty center of the screen. The player is urged to operate the game button 67 by displaying a schematic diagram of the effect button 67, a character string "press the button!", and a downward arrow.

2(2) in FIG. 21 is a display example of the character advance notice display that starts when the effect button 67 is operated in pattern A. FIG. When the effect button 67 is operated from the state of 2(1), a character notice is displayed on the screen as the display notice effect of pattern A, but the light emission notice effect, which is the read-ahead effect, is not executed. In this character notice, a plurality of characters with different facial expressions (Tatsukichi the bear) randomly move on the screen, and the kind of character that finally stops in the center of the screen suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit. As shown in the figure, there are four types of characters, and the character stopped in the center of the screen is smile 1 (character notice D) > smile 2 (character notice C) > serious face (character notice B) > bitter face (character notice The reliability is set in the order of A).

The display examples shown in FIGS. 21, 22, and 23 are cases in which pattern D of the effect button 67 system ready-to-win effect is performed. 3 (1) of FIG. 21 is when ready-to-win is established. In this case, when fluctuation is started and left and right pseudo-symbols are aligned and ready-to-win is established, the pseudo-symbol display area shrinks and moves to the upper right of the screen, leaving a blank screen. A display of two fighters in a dogfight is displayed in the center. In this way, the ready-to-win effect of the effect button 67 system may have different contents from the effect to be performed when each ready-to-win is established depending on each pattern. FIG. 22(2) shows a case where a predetermined time has elapsed after the ready-to-win state of (1) is established, and a display prompting the operation of the effect button 67 is started. Specifically, the character string "Press the button!" is displayed on the screen for a predetermined time or until the effect button 67 is operated.

(2)-A in FIG. 22 is when missile notice A is performed in response to the operation of the effect button 67, (2)-B is when missile notice B is performed, and (2)- in FIG. C is a display example when missile notice C is implemented, and (2)-D is a display example when missile notice D is implemented. In any announcement from A to D, at the same time as the missile is launched from the rear fighter plane on the production pattern display device 6, one of the light emission announcements E, F, G, and H, which is a pre-reading production, is performed by the light emitter 100. be done.

In the missile announcement, if it hits the fighter in front, it will be a big hit, and if it does not hit, it will be a loss. and so on. In the display example, in missile notice A, one missile is launched in response to the operation of the effect button 67, in missile notice B, two missiles are launched, and in missile notice C, A and B (white) are different. Two missiles with different colors (green) are launched, and in Missile Notice D, two missiles wrapped in flames are launched. Therefore, the reliability of the missile notice is set in the order of 1 white missile<2 white missiles<green missile<flaming missile (if it appears, a big hit is guaranteed).

In the same period as the display period of the missile notice, the light emitting notice that serves as a prefetch effect of the reserved memory is performed by the light emitting body 100, and depending on the type of light emitting mode of the light emitting body 100 (combination of emitting color, blinking pattern and blinking speed), The expected degree of retention memory is suggested. In the case of the figure, the contents of the three reserved memories (the contents of the prefetch determination command) are referred to, and the light emission notice to be executed is selected based on the result of the reference. A mode of advance notice light emission performed by the light emitter 100 (for example, red light is blinked at high speed, and the number of times of light emission of a color different from red (for example, green) changes during the high-speed blinking. The number of times of emission exceeds a predetermined number of times. may be determined as a big hit) may be configured to suggest the degree of expectation of the reserved memory stored in the order. Further, at the time when the light emission notice is started, an effect may be provided that suggests that the big win is confirmed by the light emission mode.

The above is the description of the embodiment. In patterns B to D of the effect button 67 system ready-to-win effect of the embodiment, if there is a pending memory at the time the effect button 67 is operated, the light emission notice effect is executed, but a new hold is made during the execution of the light emission notice effect. If a memory occurs, the previous notice light emission during output is changed to include the degree of expectation of the newly generated suspended memory (if there is no suspended memory and no output is made, the relevant It may be configured to start a light emission notice suggesting the degree of expectation of the reserved memory). By adopting this configuration, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being interrupted by the player during the notice performance period corresponding to the operation of the performance button 67 (to generate a hold memory during the ready-to-win performance). In order to exhibit this effect, it is preferable to set the period (B) of the display notice effect and the light emission notice effect shown in the timing chart of FIG. You may

In addition, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the light emission notice effect is executed only when there is a big hit in the pending notice, and since the big win is confirmed when the effect button 67 is operated and the light emission notice is output, the player's effect button 67. can increase the operating intention of

In addition, the light emission notice effect may be configured so that it is executed only when the changing pattern becomes a big hit. A configuration that suggests the degree of expectation based on a table (low probability or high probability) is preferred.

In addition, in the embodiment, the expectation level of the changing pattern is displayed and the expectation level of the reserved memory is suggested by the light emission notice, but the expectation level of the changing pattern is suggested by the light emission notice, A configuration suggested by a display effect is also conceivable.

Further, in the embodiment, if the operation of the effect button 67 of the effect button 67 series ready-to-win effect is not performed during the operation valid period, neither the display notice effect nor the light emission notice effect is performed, but the display notice effect is performed after the effective period ends. It may be a configuration that is performed. Further, the light emission notice may also be configured to be output after the valid period ends. Alternatively, when the valid period expires, the display announcement effect is performed, but the announcement light emission may not be performed, or vice versa.

In addition, in the embodiment, the display notice effect and the light emission notice effect in response to the operation of the effect button 67 are configured to be performed when the ready-to-win state is established. A timing for prompting the operation of the effect button 67 may be provided, and a ready-to-win effect may be developed according to a display announcement effect performed in response to the operation. As a result, it is possible to enjoy the subsequent development of the display effect in accordance with the degree of expectation suggested by the executed display preview effect, while exhibiting the same effect.

In addition, in the embodiment, by operating the effect button 67 once, the display notice effect and the issuing preliminary effect are performed. It may be used as an execution condition of the effect, and thereby, the more difficult the execution condition is, the more interesting the game is that the rate of appearance of the advance notice with a high degree of expectation is high.

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, there are two types of advance notice effects, namely, the display notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation of the jackpot of the changing symbols, and the pre-reading notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation of the jackpot in the reserved memory. In addition to this, two announcement effects are carried out triggered by the operation of the effect button, making it possible for the player to experience a more complex sense of expectation compared to conventional machines, and the player can operate. It can be applied to a pinball game machine provided with operation means, a notice suggesting the degree of expectation of symbols during fluctuation, and a pre-reading notice suggesting the degree of expectation of reserved memory.

1 game board 6 effect symbol display device 11 first start port 12 second start port 67 effect button 80 main control device 83 sub-integrated control device 82 effect symbol control device 100 light emitter

Claims (1)

a numerical data extracting means for extracting numerical data resulting from the ball entering the starting port;
a reserve storage means capable of storing the extracted numerical data;
Appropriateness determining means for determining appropriateness based on the numerical data stored in the holding storage means;
A special symbol display device that confirms and displays a special symbol indicating the result of the determination after variably displaying it;
A big-hit game control means for controlling a big-hit game started when the success/failure determination means determines that the winning is won and the special symbol indicating the corresponding selection is displayed on the special symbol display device;
Numerical data confirmation means for confirming the numerical data before the validity determination by the validity determination means;
an effect display means for displaying a pseudo effect of the special symbol;
an operation means that can be operated by a player;
In a pinball game machine equipped with a luminous body that outputs light related to performance,
During the predetermined pseudo performance corresponding to the variation of the special symbol, the performance display device can display the previous notice effect and the light emitter can output the previous notice light emission due to the operation of the operation means. ,
advance notice effect selection means for selecting the notice effect to be displayed based on the judgment result of the suitability judgment from among the plurality of notice effects;
advance notice light emission selection means for selecting the notice light emission to be output based on the confirmation result of the numerical data confirmation means from among the plurality of notice light emission having different light emission modes;
with
When the operation means is operated during the pseudo effect, the light emitter
a case where the effect light emission as the notice effect is executed in accordance with the execution of the notice effect during the pseudo effect ;
There is a case where the notice light emission is executed during the pseudo effect based on confirmation by the numerical data confirming means that the numerical data stored in the reserve storage means has a specific confirmation result. ,
A pinball game machine, wherein the execution of the notice light emission is not performed before the display of the notice effect is started, and is stopped before the display of the notice effect is finished.

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