JP7237764B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

If abnormal vibration is detected by the vibration sensor while the special variable winning ball device is operating, the game is controlled to stop playing until the power is turned off, and abnormal vibration is detected by the vibration sensor while the special variable winning ball device is not operating. A gaming machine has been proposed in which, when is detected, the error is canceled after 60 seconds without being controlled to a game stop state (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-20021

In the gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, when a vibration effect accompanied by vibration is executed while the special variable winning ball device is in operation, the vibration caused by the vibration effect is determined to be abnormal vibration, and the game is controlled to stop the game. There was a risk that I would lose it. In this way, if the game is controlled to stop playing in a non-illegal situation, the interest in the game will be greatly reduced.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine that can suitably execute vibration effects and that enhances interest by the vibration effects.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko game related to the feature part 046AK) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player and can set any of a plurality of types of set values that differ in the degree of advantage for the player. machine 1),
When the variable display is performed and a special display result (for example, a small winning pattern) is derived as a display result of the variable display, it can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small winning game state), and in the special state, a specific area (for example, V winning a control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S120) capable of controlling the advantageous state based on the passage of the game medium through the area 870, the V winning opening;
Vibration detection means capable of detecting vibration (for example, vibration sensor 046AK01);
Vibration abnormality determination means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the process of step S402) that determines the occurrence of vibration abnormality based on the detection result of the vibration detection means;
When it is determined that the vibration abnormality has occurred by the vibration abnormality determination means, abnormality notification means for notifying vibration abnormality (for example, CPU 10 for executing the processing of steps S402 and S413 and effect control CPU 120),
Vibration effect execution means (for example, step 046AKS113, step 046AKS123, step 046AKS103, effect control CPU 120 for executing processing of step 046AKS103) capable of executing vibration effect to generate vibration
Based on the game medium passing through the specific area in the special state, the vibration effect is executed (for example, the processing of step 046AKS123 and step 046AKS103 is executed),
Either a strong monitoring state in which the vibration abnormality determination means is likely to determine that a vibration abnormality has occurred, or a weak monitoring state in which the vibration abnormality determination means is less likely to determine that a vibration abnormality has occurred than in the strong monitoring state. is controllable and
control to the strong monitoring state when controlled to the special state, and control to the weak monitoring state when the game medium passes through the specific area in the special state;
The vibration abnormality determination means determines occurrence of the vibration abnormality by determining whether or not the result of detection by the vibration detection means reaches a threshold value,
a threshold for determining the occurrence of vibration abnormality is smaller in the strong monitoring state than in the weak monitoring state;
The vibration effect executing means can execute an effect corresponding to a high set value among the set values that is highly advantageous to the player when the vibration effect is executed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately monitor the vibration and suppress the deterioration of interest due to inappropriate abnormality determination, and improve the interest by the vibration presentation.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine of the characteristic part 046AK. It is a figure which shows the schematic structure of the V judgment winning device of the characteristic part 046AK. It is a figure which shows hit classification of characteristic part 046AK. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit determination ratio of the characteristic part 046AK, and the determination ratio of small hit classification. It is a timing chart which shows the production|presentation control at the time of derivation|leading-out of the display result of characteristic part 046AK. It is a timing chart which shows the production|presentation control at the time of derivation|leading-out of the display result of characteristic part 046AK. FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards, sensors, etc. of the characterizing part 046AK; FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of main-side error processing of the characteristic part 046AK; FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of various errors in the characteristic part 046AK, the priority of the errors, cancellation conditions, and the like; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a method of determining a vibration error of a characteristic portion 046AK; It is a flowchart which shows an example of the small hit opening pre-processing of the characteristic part 046AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during small hit opening of characteristic part 046AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of vibration production processing of feature part 046AK. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio etc. of the setting suggestion production|presentation of the characteristic part 046AK. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of characteristic part 046AK. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of characteristic part 046AK. It is a timing chart which shows the production|presentation control at the time of derivation|leading-out of the display result of the modification of characteristic part 046AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the modification sub side vibration error determination process of characteristic part 046AK. It is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the erasing effect of the characteristic portion 010AK. It is a flow chart which shows erasing effect processing of characteristic part 010AK. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd elimination effect setting process of the characteristic part 010AK. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of the characteristic part 010AK. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of the characteristic part 010AK. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of the characteristic part 010AK. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of the characteristic part 010AK.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko game machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko game machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

The "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 . The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 .

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronism with the first special game or the second special game, decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertically direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the variable display of the special game and the decoration pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to simply as the variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2, a first suspension indicator 25A and a second suspension indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. The first pending display 25A displays the first pending memory number by the number of lit LEDs. The second pending display 25B displays the number of second pending memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

Winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening that is kept in a constant open state in which game balls can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3). Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

When game balls enter the big winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game balls enter the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole and the general winning hole 10, for example.

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize in a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9", lighting patterns such as "-", and the like. The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of normal patterns is also called a normal pattern game.

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the game machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the performance is provided.

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 3).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting actions (operations, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. A main substrate 11 housed in a substrate case 201 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁A setting key 51 and a setting switch 52 are provided on the main substrate 11 . The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as the probability of winning a big hit and the rate of winning balls in the setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11 , such as at a predetermined position on the power supply board 17 .

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main substrate 11, and a display changeover switch 30 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. As shown in FIG. The display monitor 29 may be configured using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 30 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when viewing the back side of the game board 2 with the gaming machine frame 3 opened.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, role ratios, and bases. The consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the total number of prize balls to the first and second big prize openings (attackers). Of the total number of prize balls, the number of prize balls won by winning the 2nd starting prize mouth (electric chew) and the number of prize balls by winning the 1st big prize mouth and the 2nd big prize mouth (attacker) account for the total number of prize balls. percentage. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko game machine 1 when it is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. The display monitor 29 only needs to be able to display setting values to be changed or checked when in the setting change state or setting confirmation state.

The setting key 51 and the setting switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 when the game machine frame 3 is closed. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in the game machine frame 3, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko game machine 1, a security cover 500A is attached to the right end of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long square frame. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 500A covers the right side of the substrate case 201 including the setting keys 51 and the setting changeover switches 52 from the rear side. The security cover 500A is a substantially L-shaped member including short pieces 500Aa and long pieces 500Ab, and may be made of transparent synthetic resin.

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special game is running, or during the period when it is controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state described later (although the start win has occurred If the special game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big win" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

After the display result in the special game becomes "big win", the game is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special game becomes "minor win", it is controlled to the small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is the timing of the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until whichever comes first. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the big winning slot can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc.) are prepared, and the jackpot type is set according to these It is As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type with which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type with few prize balls, or a jackpot type with which few prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when the system is reset) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the short-time state is also called a low-probability-high base state, the probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and the normal state is a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are provided. lighting or extinguishing, the movement of the movable body 32, or a performance using any performance device including a part or all of these.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the image display device 5, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. .

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", on the screen of the image display device 5, as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, " 1, 3, 5", etc.) are derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a "minor hit"). As an example, decoration symbols constituting a chance eye are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special game is a "big hit" of some jackpot types (jackpot types in the same manner as the small win game state), and when it becomes a "minor hit" , a common fixed decoration pattern may be derived and displayed.

If the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. It should be noted that during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, and a launch control substrate are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductive patterns are formed and on which electrical components can be mounted, but are also configured to implement specific electrical functions by mounting electrical components on electronic circuit boards. It is a concept that includes an electronic circuit mounting board that has been manufactured.

In the pachinko game machine 1, the power supply board 17 can supply power from an AC 100V external power supply such as a commercial power supply to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the performance control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power circuit for converting a predetermined DC voltage into a specific DC voltage (eg, 12 V DC or 5 V DC), and the like. I have.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, small hit game state, game state, etc.) has a function to control. The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , a random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105 .

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I/O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, normal symbol display device 20, first reservation It includes an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the normal figure hold indicator 25C, and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection (gate switch 21, starter switch (first starter switch 22A and second starter switch 22B), count switch 23) (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The switch circuit 110 takes in a reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power board 17 and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100 . The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of the control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either the power supply monitoring circuit, the IC with built-in watchdog timer, or the system reset IC. I wish I had. The power-off signal turns off when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is equal to or less than the predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on, for example, when a clear switch provided on the power supply substrate 17 is pressed.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

A display monitor 29 , a display changeover switch 30 , a setting key 51 , a setting changeover switch 52 , and a door open sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11 . The door open sensor 90 detects opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command, and produces effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, power failure recovery notification, etc.).

The performance control board 12 is equipped with a performance control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control section 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed (including the decision, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120 .

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9 . Also, it supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14 . Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signal. do. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes voice output, lamp lighting/extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko game machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described.

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is in the OFF state, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, for example, if a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, a clear signal in an ON state is input to the game control microcomputer 100 . If such an on-state clear signal is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the restoration condition is not satisfied. It is sufficient that the backup data can be stored in the RAM 102 serving as a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, etc. may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery condition can be established.

If the restoration condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), after executing the restoration process (step S4), the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. The work area is set based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 by the recovery process in step S4. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state when the power supply is stopped can be restored. It is sufficient if the pattern variation can be restarted.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), the initialization process (step S6) is performed, and then the setting change process (step S7) is performed. The initialization processing in step S6 includes clear processing for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and initial values are set in the work area by executing the clear processing.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is established, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is ON and the setting key 51 is ON when the power supply is started. The setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed when the recovery condition including the clear signal being in the OFF state is satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the OFF state, the fact that the clear signal is in the OFF state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

When the setting confirmation condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation process of step S5, the setting confirmation state is entered in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed, and the main board 11 sets the performance control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29 . When ending the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in a game stop state to stop the progress of the game. When the game is in the stopped state, shooting of game balls by operating the batted ball operation handle, detection of game balls by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbols are stopped. The display device 20 may be controlled so as to stop-display a lost symbol or the like, or to perform a display corresponding to a game stop state different from the lost symbol. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting change condition is satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is in the ON state and the setting key 51 is turned ON when power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is on.

When the setting change condition is satisfied in the setting change process of step S7, the setting change state is set in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed, and the main board 11 sets to the effect control board 12. A change start command is sent. In the setting change state, the setting values are displayed on the display monitor 29, and each time the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected, the numerical values displayed on the display monitor 29 are sequentially updated and displayed. After that, when the setting key 51 is turned off by an operation by a game hall staff member or the like, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the display monitor 29 is updated. turn off the When ending the setting change state, a setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be put in the game stop state as in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

On the effect control board 12 side, when a setting confirmation start command or a setting change start command is received, control may be performed to notify that the setting is being checked or that the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light-emitting member such as the game effect lamp 9 may emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by pressing a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17, for example. Therefore, if the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on when the power supply is started, and if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 and the step The setting change process of S7 is executed to enable control to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed together with the recovery process of step S4 to enable control to the setting confirmation state. If the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is off when the power supply is started, or if the setting key 51 is off, and if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 is executed. On the other hand, it is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery processing of step S4 is executed, but it is not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S9), and the interrupt is permitted (step S10 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). By the CPU 103 executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, execution and suspension management of the special symbol game, control of the big win game state and small win game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized.

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, as part of the game control timer interrupt processing, processing when power failure occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the processes described above. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, after permitting the interrupt, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of pre-reading and judging the display result and the variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. will be The effect control command at the time of start winning set to be transmitted in this manner is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when the time saving state or probability variable state is controlled, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

Small hit opening pretreatment of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening in the small win game state based on the display result being "small win". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing ends.

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

The pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the probability of winning a jackpot and the rate of winning balls are changed according to the set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the probability of winning a big hit and the rate of winning balls are changed. For example, the setting value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, and 6 is the highest probability of winning the big win, and the probability of winning the big win decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 as the value decreases. In this example, when 6 is set as the setting value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the lower the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the advantage in stages. . If the winning probability of the big win changes according to the set value, the ball payout rate may also change according to the set value. While the winning probability of the big win is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the big win game state may change according to the set value. The pachinko game machine 1 may be configured so as to be able to set one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player. The set values set in the pachinko game machine 1 are notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table. Figure 7 (A) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special figure used when the variation special figure is the first special figure, and Figure 7 (B) shows that the variation special figure is the second special figure It shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used when it is a figure. A display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 . In the display result determination table, the hit determination value compared with the random number MR1 is assigned to the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, according to the set value. The random number MR1 is a random number for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated within the range of 0-65535. As the display result determination table, a common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

In the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more judgment values than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), "big hit" special figure display assigned to the result. Thereby, when it is a high probability state such as a probability variable state in which probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, the probability that it is determined to control to a big hit game state is higher than when it is a low probability state such as a normal state or a time saving state. get higher

In the first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the probability of determining that the special figure display result is "small win" and controlled to the small win game state is determined to be the same value. has been assigned a value. In the second special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or setting value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" is the first special figure display result Determination values are assigned so as to be the same values different from those in the determination table. In addition, depending on the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as the "small hit" may be changed. The probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small winning game state as "small hit" regardless of the variation special figure may be the same probability.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment value is set regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "jackpot", and only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set, while the set value 2 to set value 6 are set. In this case, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as a non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is a big hit regardless of the set value. It is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging. When the set value is 1, by assigning 1020 to 1346 to the "jackpot", only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set, while the set value 2 to the set value In the case of 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1346 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value.

In the first special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is a small value for determining a small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the first special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33094 in the hit determination value is the set value Regardless, it is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is a small value for determining a small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination value is the set value Regardless, it is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit. The small-hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big-hit determination value, regardless of whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

The set values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. The smaller the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player. The playability may be changed according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁For example, when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variable state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball during the jackpot game is a predetermined value provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7. While controlling the game state after the end of the jackpot game to a probability variable state based on passing through the switch, the game property (so-called V variable probability type), and when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320 and the probability of a small hit is 1/50, and the game is played during a high base (during time reduction control). A game property (a so-called one-type two-type mixed type) that controls a big hit game state based on the passage of a ball through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 may be employed. When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the game performance is the same, but the big win probability and small win probability are higher than when these set values are any one of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the probability is high and the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small (for example, the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 4 to 6). A common switch may be used for different purposes when game characteristics are changed according to a set value. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to a production switch (for executing a predetermined production each time a game ball passes through a prescribed area). switch), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is a game switch (for controlling the game state to a variable probability state or a big hit game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch switch).

The jackpot type may be determined at different ratios depending on the set value based on the assignment of the determination value in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at different ratios according to the set values based on the assignment of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with a common ratio regardless of the set value. A set value may be suggested by the frequency with which normal reach and super reach are performed by having the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach differ according to a set value. Alternatively, regardless of the setting value, the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach may be common. In addition, it may be possible to execute arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different ratios according to the set values.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S170 to S177 as described below according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure per waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving the command specifying the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during a small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Further, in the jackpot middle effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big win game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to "7" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process. ”, and ends the effect processing during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the game media are enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed game machine.

Only one type of pattern (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special pattern, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the relevant pattern. Further, even if the pattern is displayed during the variable display, the pattern may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by inserting a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, one of them may have a ratio of “0%” and the other may have a ratio of “100%” or less than “100%”.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 046AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 046AK will be described. In the characterizing part 046AK, the description of the parts (configuration, processing, etc.) common to the basic description will be omitted.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 046AK can be controlled to a small winning game state (special state) when a small winning pattern (special display result) is derived as a display result of the variable display, and in the small winning game state It is controllable to a jackpot game state (advantageous state) based on the game ball passing through the V winning area 870 (specific area, V winning opening).

Moreover, the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic part 046AK is provided with a vibration sensor 046AK01 capable of detecting vibration at a predetermined position. Vibration is detected by the vibration sensor 046AK01, and the vibration is determined to be abnormal vibration (impropriety such as giving vibration to the pachinko game machine 1 to change the course of the game ball, vibration that does not normally occur due to hitting the table, etc.) In this case, it is determined that a vibration error has occurred, the vibration error is notified, and the game is controlled to a game stop state in which the game cannot be continued.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic portion 046AK, in the small winning game state, based on the game ball passing through the V winning area 870, vibration is produced as an effect to inform and congratulate that it is controlled to the big winning game state. It is possible to execute the vibration production to be generated. If it is determined that a vibration error has occurred and the vibration error is reported based on the detection of the vibration by the vibration effect, or if the game is stopped and the game cannot be continued, the interest will be greatly reduced. Resulting in.

Therefore, in the characteristic portion 046AK, notification of the vibration error is restricted when the vibration effect is executed. By doing so, the vibration effect is determined to be abnormal vibration and the vibration error is notified, and the game is not controlled to the stop state, so the vibration is appropriately monitored and the interest caused by the inappropriate abnormality determination. It is possible to improve interest by vibrating performance while suppressing the decrease of the. Note that the notification of the vibration error includes not only notification of the error by display, sound, lamp, and information output, but also control to the game stop state. Limiting notification of vibration errors means preventing vibration from being detected by the vibration sensor 046AK01, preventing determination as abnormal vibration, preventing determination as a vibration error based on abnormal vibration, and detecting vibration. It is sufficient if the notification of the vibration error is limited as a result, including the fact that the error notification itself is not performed although the abnormality determination is performed.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic part 046AK (047AK), the small winning symbols are derived from the display result display time (fixed display period) when the big winning symbols and the losing symbols are derived as the display result of the variable display. The fixed display period when the winning pattern is drawn is longer, and the vibration performance can be executed within the fixed display period when the small winning pattern is derived.

By doing so, it is possible to notify and congratulate the fact that the small winning pattern has been derived by the vibration production, so that the interest can be improved. In addition, since the occurrence of a vibration error can be suitably determined in a period other than the execution period of the vibration performance, the vibration is appropriately monitored, and the amusement is improved by the vibration performance while suppressing the deterioration of the interest due to the inappropriate abnormality determination. can be done.

FIG. 10-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 046AK. In the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic part 046AK, the same reference numerals and explanations as those in the front view of the pachinko game machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 are omitted, and different parts will be explained.

In the game area where the hit game ball of the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic portion 046AK can flow down, the first route of the flow-down route for the game ball flows is on the left side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front. A second path, which is different from the first path, is mainly provided in the area on the right side of the image display device 5 as viewed from the front.

Hitting a game ball into the left area (left game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the first path is called left hitting. Hitting a game ball into the right area (right game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the second path is called right hitting. The first path may be called a left-handed path because it is a path that allows the game ball to flow down by striking the game ball to the left side of the game area. Also, the second path may be called a right-handed path because it is a path that allows the game ball to flow down by striking the game ball to the right side of the game area.

Note that the first route and the second route may be composed of different routes, or may be a route in which a part is shared. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the image display device 5 and the arrangement of the game nails in the game area.

The game ball fired from the ball shooting device in response to the operation of the ball operating handle 30 and hit into the game area is guided to the left game area along, for example, the arrangement of the game nails. As a result, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area. In addition, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide it to the left game area by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, for example.

A winning ball device 6A having a first starting winning hole is provided as a structure into which game balls hit in the left game area of the game areas can enter. The winning ball device 6A is arranged below the image display device 5 . The winning ball device 6A is provided with a first starting opening switch 22A for detecting a game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening.

A passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, and a V judgment winning device 87 are provided as structures into which game balls hit into the right game region of the game regions can enter. The variable winning ball device 6B has a second starting winning hole in which game balls can win. In addition, as switches for detecting game balls that have entered the respective passage gates 41, there is a gate switch 21 inside the passage gate 41, a second start opening switch 22B inside the second start winning opening, and a V judgment winning device 87. A V winning switch 87a, a second count switch 15a and a V judgment discharge switch 15b are provided inside.

In the left game area, a game nail is planted so that a game ball is guided to the first starting prize winning opening of the winning prize opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to enter the game ball into the first start winning hole, the player can hit the game ball to the left. Also, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the second start winning opening and the passing gate 41 among the winning opening structures. Therefore, when aiming for the game ball to enter the second starting prize-winning opening and the passage gate 41, the player can hit the game ball to the right.

The passage gate 41 is a gate structure into which a game ball can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, normal symbols are variably displayed. The normal pattern will be described later. In the left game area, a game nail is planted so that a game ball is guided to the first starting prize winning opening of the winning prize opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to enter the game ball into the first start winning hole, the player can hit the game ball to the left. Also, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the second start winning opening and the passing gate 41 among the winning opening structures. Therefore, when aiming for the game ball to enter the second starting prize-winning opening and the passage gate 41, the player can hit the game ball to the right.

The V judgment winning device 87 is a device for judging V winning of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a big hit when a small hit occurs.

The V-judgment winning device 87 is made of a transparent member, and a state in which a game ball passes through it can be visually recognized. The V-judgment winning device 87 is provided with a width that allows game balls to pass in the front-rear direction at the top, and walls are formed on both sides (front side and back side) of a passage that is inclined from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. A part is provided, and a guide path along which game balls are guided is formed. In the central part of the guideway, a predetermined period of time is opened by repeating opening and closing for a predetermined period of time (for example, 0.1 seconds x predetermined times + interval of 1 second) when a small hit occurs. An operation opening (also referred to as an attacker or a second big winning opening) is formed as an opening through which a total of about 10 or more game balls can win. In the path of the game ball in the V judgment winning device 87, a plurality of protrusions as deceleration means for decelerating the game ball to be guided are provided on both sides of the wall portion in a manner that alternately protrudes, so that when hitting to the right A structure (hereinafter referred to as deceleration structure) is formed in which the game balls slowly flow through the passage above the operation opening of the upper portion of the V judgment winning device 87 .

In the small hit game state, the opening control of the V judgment winning device 87 is executed until 10 game balls are detected to enter the V judgment winning device 87 or until a predetermined period of time elapses. In the V-judgment winning device 87 , the portion of the guideway where the operating opening is not formed forms a fixed passage called a fixed portion 873 . A movable portion 872 capable of moving back and forth over the operating port is provided at a position where the operating port can be opened and closed.

The movable portion 872 is driven by the solenoid 22 and can move forward and backward to open and close the operation port. In the state where the operation port is closed by the state of the movable part 872, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable part 872 and the fixed part 873 as a guide path, and is guided from the right end to the left end on the guide path and falls from the left end. do. When the operating port is opened by the operating state of the movable portion 872, the operating port is opened in the guideway, so that the game ball guided to the guideway can drop from the operating port into the V judgment winning device 87. Become.

FIG. 10-2 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the V judgment winning device. As shown in FIG. 10-2, inside the V determination winning device 87 (actuation opening), a V determination winning area 870 as a specific area is defined as a winning area in which a game ball entering from the operation opening can win. An inclined path is provided in the center of the bottom of the device 87 in the left-right direction, and guides all the game balls entered from the operation opening onto the V winning area 870 by an inclined path. The V winning area 870 has a V winning opening into which a game ball can enter, and can guide downward the gaming ball entering from the V winning opening.

At the top end of the winning opening (V winning opening) of the V winning area 870, a plate-like opening/closing member 874 capable of switching the V winning area 870 between an open state and a closed state is provided. The opening/closing member 874 is driven by the solenoid 24 and can move forward and backward to open and close the V winning opening. The opening/closing member 874 can close the V winning opening by advancing (protruding) into the V winning area 870, and can open the V winning opening by retreating from the V winning area 870. can be done. That is, the opening/closing member 874 is provided so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction (the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface) by being driven by the solenoid 24 .

When the V winning opening is opened, the game ball guided onto the V winning area 870 can drop into the V winning area 870 . On the other hand, the upper portion of the opening/closing member 874 is formed into a flat surface, and the flat surface is inclined toward the prize winning ball area 875 when viewed from the front. The game ball guided onto the prize winning area 870 is allowed to fall along the flat surface formed on the top of the opening/closing member 874 and into the prize winning ball area 875 shown in FIG. 10-2.

Specifically, the V winning area 870 of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened according to the small winning type and the elapsed time in the small winning gaming state in the small winning game state in which the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened. state or closed. When the game ball enters the open V winning area 870 and enters the V winning opening, the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87 a provided in the V winning area 870 . When the V winning area 870 is in the closed state, the game ball guided onto the V winning area 870 is guided to the winning ball area 875 . A game ball that has entered the winning ball area 875 is detected by the second count switch 15 a provided in the winning ball area 875 .

When the total number of balls detected by the V winning switch 87a and the second count switch 15a reaches 10, the operation port of the V judgment winning device 87 opened in the small winning game state is closed and the game ball enters. made impossible. The V winning area 870 and the winning ball area 875 are configured to merge in the lower part. discharged into the discharge channel. The discharge passage is provided with a V judgment discharge switch 15b capable of detecting discharged game balls, and all the discharged game balls are detected by the switch.

When a small hit occurs and the operation port of the V judgment prize winning device 87 is opened, the game ball enters the V prize winning region 870 and is detected by the V winning prize switch 87a during a predetermined effective period. , the conditions for generating a big hit are established, and the game is controlled to a big-hit game state. Winning of a game ball to such a V winning area 870 is called V winning. In addition, when V winning occurs in the small winning game state, the V winning area 870 may be closed thereafter. In this case, the game ball guided onto the V winning area 870 is guided to the winning ball area 875 after the occurrence of the V winning.

In this embodiment, a plurality of types of small winning types are provided, and there are provided a small winning type in which V winning is possible and a small winning type in which V winning is impossible. In particular, in the case of an advantageous small win, which is the type of small win most advantageous to the player, during the period in which the operation opening of the V judgment prize winning device 87 is open, a total of 10 points is averaged without requiring any special operation. The structural design and control design are made so that about 100 game balls can enter the V-judgment winning device 87, and furthermore, when a game ball enters the V-judgment winning device 87, the game ball is always (100% ) is structurally designed to enter the V winning area 870; In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, when a small hit occurs, right-hand hitting promotion notification is executed to instruct right-hand hitting so that the player can easily hit the game ball into the V judgment winning device 87. be.

Therefore, when an advantageous small hit occurs, except when the player does not shoot the game ball during the opening period of the operation opening of the V judgment prize winning device 87 and when the player hits left, the player hits right. Then, (100%) game balls will surely enter the V winning area 870 and a big hit will occur.

On the other hand, when the disadvantageous small hit is more disadvantageous than the advantageous small hit, during the period when the operation opening of the V judgment prize winning device 87 is opened, the number of game balls less than the advantageous small hit is played. Structural design and control design are made so that they can enter the V judgment winning device 87, and game balls entering the V judgment winning device 87 enter the V winning region at a predetermined rate (about 50%, 0%, etc.) It is structurally designed to enter the 870. Detailed opening/closing control of the V determination winning device 87 in the small winning game state will be described later.

In addition, in this embodiment, an example in which the V-judgment winning device 87 is provided with a game ball deceleration structure is shown. However, such a deceleration structure is not provided, and an operation port that allows the game ball to fall is provided in a part of the guide path of the game ball in the V judgment winning device 87, and a small winning game with an advantageous small winning is provided. In order to allow about 10 game balls to enter the V winning area 870 during the state period, a configuration may be used in which the operation opening is opened 10 times.

In the right game area, a game nail is planted so that a game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 6B and the V determination winning device 87.例文帳に追加Therefore, when aiming to make the game ball enter the variable winning ball device 6B and the V determination winning device 87, the player can hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that there is a possibility that a game ball hit into the left game area may enter either the variable winning ball device 6B or the V judgment winning device 87. It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low compared to the possibility that a game ball hit into the right game area will enter them.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the game area. In the special variable winning ball device 7, a game ball hit to the right is guided by a game nail planted in the right game area. Also, the special variable winning ball device 7 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area depending on the state of the game nail being planted.

The special variable winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening (also referred to as a first large winning opening) whose front surface is covered with a rectangular door. It tilts, and a large winning opening appears (opens). Inside the special variable winning ball device 7, a count switch 23 is provided for detecting entering game balls. To the special variable winning ball device 7, a winning route is defined by a game nail or other structures so that a game ball can enter the big winning opening only when the game ball is hit in the right game area. Limited. It should be noted that even if the game ball is struck in either the left game area or the right game area, it may be possible to win the big prize opening.

The big hit is when the big win pattern (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the first special pattern display device 4A, and when the big win pattern (big win display result) is derived and displayed on the second special pattern display device 4B. occurs in When a big win is determined by a lottery based on the winning of a game ball in the first starting winning hole, a big win pattern is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A. When a big win is determined by a lottery based on the winning of a game ball in the second starting winning hole, a big win pattern is derived and displayed on the second special pattern display device 4B.

A big hit is also generated when a game ball entered while the operation opening of the V judgment prize device 87 is open due to the small win game state entering the V prize area 870. - 特許庁Hereinafter, when a game ball enters the V winning area 870 and is detected by the V winning switch 87a, this is referred to as V winning. A small win is a win in which the operation port of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened as a predetermined value, and a big win can occur on the condition of V winning. In the V judgment winning device 87, a game state in which the operation opening is opened is called a "small hit game state". Then, in the small winning game state, a big win generated based on the V winning of the game ball is called a "big win via a small win" or a "big win via a small win". On the other hand, a big hit game state based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is called "big hit by special symbol".

The jackpot game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player as a given value, and the special variable winning ball device 7 (first big winning hole) repeats an open state and a closed state a predetermined number of times. Repeated continuation control is performed. In the repeat continuation control, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is open (the first big winning hole is open) is called a round. Repeat continuation control is also called round control.

In the jackpot game state, after the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state, a predetermined condition for terminating the open state (a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10 The closed state is established in response to the establishment of the opening end condition that the winning ball of 1) has been generated. Then, when the opening end condition is established, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of openings in the jackpot game state reaches 10 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit.

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition (first execution condition) or the second starting condition (second execution condition), which is the execution condition of the variable display, is established (for example, the game ball is After passing (including winning) the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening as the starting winning area, the condition for starting the variable display (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is The game is started based on establishment of a state of non-execution and non-execution of a jackpot game, and after a fluctuation display time (variation time) elapses, a display result (stop pattern) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept includes the game ball entering (winning) the winning opening. is. Further, deriving and displaying the display result means finally stopping display (determined display) of the pattern (an example of the identification information).

In addition, regarding the variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied even though the game ball has entered the starting area such as the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, it is still started within the range of the predetermined upper limit number. Storing information about variable displays for which the conditions are not met is called pending storage. The term "reserved storage" is also used to indicate (specify) information that has been retained. A pending memory is also called a starting memory or a starting winning memory.

As for the first special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the first reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening. As for the second special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the second reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening. When a big win occurs in a state where such a first reserve memory or a second reserve memory exists, the reserve memory that existed before the occurrence of the big win is maintained as it is, and a variable display is performed after the end of the jackpot game state. used for

When the second start winning to the second start winning opening occurs, even if there is a pending memory of the first start winning, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second starting winning is preferentially executed. be. Thus, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol.

Above the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, a second reserve consisting of four displays for displaying the number of valid winning balls entering the second start winning opening, that is, the number of second reserve memories. A display 25B is provided. The second holding indicator 25B increases the number of indicators lit up by 1 each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 4B is started, the number of indicators to be lit is reduced by one.

Further above the second reservation display 25B, there is provided a first reservation display 25A consisting of four displays for displaying the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening, that is, the first reservation memory number. . The first pending indicator 25A increases the number of indicator lights by 1 each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 4A is started, the number of indicators to be lit is reduced by one.

(Game flow)
In the pachinko game machine 1, depending on the game situation, the player shoots the game balls so as to selectively use "left shot" aiming at the left game area and "right shot" aiming at the right game area. A game state and a performance state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. The flow of the game after the player starts playing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below.

When the player takes a seat in the pachinko game machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first plays the game so that the game ball wins the first start winning hole by striking to the left. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and if the display result is a big hit (big hit by the special symbol), the left-hand shot is switched to the right-hand shot, and the game is played aiming at the special variable winning ball device 7 which is opened. . After the jackpot game state is over, right-handed promotion notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to prompt the player to play the game by right-handed. Specifically, a message such as “Aim right” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 .

During the jackpot game state, a game is played aiming at the opened special variable winning ball device 7 by striking to the right. During the jackpot game state, right-handed promotion notification is performed. After the jackpot game state is over, the game is continued by hitting to the right when the later-described time-saving state is reached. After the jackpot game is finished, if the time saving state is set, the time saving notification for notifying that the time saving state is started is performed on the screen of the image display device 5.例文帳に追加In addition, during the time saving state, right-handed promotion information is also performed.

In addition, in this embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game state, it is always controlled to the time saving state. On the other hand, after the end of the jackpot game state, it may not be controlled to the time-saving state. If the time-saving state does not occur after the end of the jackpot game state, the right-hand hit is switched to the left-hand hit by the end of the right-handed promotion notification executed during the jackpot game state, and the game ball wins the first start prize-winning port. Play games like this. In addition, when the time saving state does not occur, left-handed promotion notification (also called left-handed notification) is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to prompt the player to return to left handed and play the game. may

During the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game, the game is performed aiming at the variable winning ball device 6B having the second starting winning hole by striking to the right. When the game ball enters the second start winning hole and the display result is a big win (a big win by a special symbol), the game is played aiming at the special variable winning ball device 7 while striking to the right. Also, if the game ball wins in the second start winning opening and the display result becomes a small winning display result, the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened in the small winning game state, so V judgment is made while striking to the right. A game is played aiming at the winning device 87 . At the start of the small-hit game state, a small-hit start notification is provided on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify the start of the small-hit game state. In addition, when the game is controlled to the small winning game state, right-handed promotion notification is also performed at a specific timing (timing before opening the operation port of the V judgment winning device 87 according to the type of the small winning, etc.).

When the operation opening of the V judgment prize winning device 87 is in the open state due to the small hit game state, the game ball falls from the operation opening into the V judgment prize winning device 87, enters the V prize winning area 870 and is detected, When a V prize is generated, a big win is generated via a small win. When the V winning occurs, the V winning notification for notifying that the V winning has occurred is performed on the screen of the image display device 5. - 特許庁Further, when the small-hit game state ends, a small-hit end notification for notifying that the small-hit game state has ended is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 . After the end of the small win, a big win game state is entered and the special variable winning ball device 7 is released, so the player plays the game aiming at the special variable winning ball device 7 while striking to the right.

Further, when a game is played aiming at the V judgment winning device 87 in the small winning game state, if the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870 but enters the winning ball area 875, no big win occurs. Thus, when V winning is not generated during the small winning game state, V winning failure notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the V winning has failed. Further, at the end of the small winning game state, a small winning end notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the small winning game state has ended. After the end of the small winning game state, when the time saving state continues, the player continues to play the game aiming at the variable winning ball device 6B while striking to the right. When the time-saving state ends, the game is played so that the game ball wins in the first start prize-winning hole by switching from right-hand hitting to left-hand hitting. At the end of the time-saving state, a time-saving end notification for notifying that the time-saving is completed on the screen of the image display device 5 and a left-handed promotion notification for urging the player to return to left-handed and play the game are performed.

FIG. 10-3(A) is a diagram showing jackpot types. In this embodiment, as the types of jackpots, a pattern 4R time-saving jackpot, a pattern 10R time-saving jackpot, and a 10 (9)R jackpot via a small hit are provided. The number in parentheses of the big hit via the small hit indicates the number of times the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. In the big win via the small win, the small win game state in which the operating port of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened is counted as one round, and the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in the 2nd to 10th rounds. Therefore, the 10R jackpot via the small hit is substantially a 9R jackpot.

A small hit occurs when a game ball enters a second start winning hole provided in the variable winning ball device 6B and the display result of the second special symbol becomes a small winning symbol. Determination as to whether or not the display result of the special symbol is to be a small winning symbol is performed in advance by a random number lottery (small winning determination of the special symbol). When a small hit occurs, a small win game state is entered, and the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the small win. The game control state after the end of the small hit game state (big hit probability, small hit probability, base, which will be described later) is the same as before the small hit. In the small win, a prize ball is paid out to the game ball that has won the V prize area 870 in the V judgment prize winning device 87 during the small win game state.

FIG. 10-3 (B) is a diagram showing small hit types. In this embodiment, an advantageous small win, a disadvantageous small win A, and a disadvantageous small win B are provided as the types of small wins. In the small winning game state of the advantageous small winning, the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened with an opening pattern of 10 opening times and 0.1 second opening time, and the V judgment winning device 87 is opened while the operation opening is open. The opening/closing member 874 is opened so that almost 100% of the game balls entering the V winning area 870 (V winning opening) win. In the small winning game state of the disadvantageous small winning A, the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened in an opening pattern of 2 opening times and 0.1 second opening time, and the V judgment winning device is opened while the operation opening is open. The opening/closing member 874 is opened and closed so that the game ball entering the 87 enters the V winning area 870 (V winning opening) at a rate of approximately 50%. In the small winning game state of the disadvantageous small winning B, the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened in an opening pattern of 2 opening times and 0.1 second opening time, and the V judgment winning device is opened while the operation opening is open. The opening/closing member 874 is opened and closed so that the game ball entering the 87 does not substantially enter the V winning area 870 (V winning opening).

In this way, by providing a small win type that can win a V prize and a small win type that cannot win a V prize in the V winning area 870 (V winning opening), the small wins are diversified, and the player can choose which one. It can be expected whether it will be a small hit type, and interest is improved. In particular, in this embodiment, when a small win is achieved and then controlled to the big win game state, the vibrating performance for announcing and congratulating the big win can be executed. , and a small win type in which V winning is not possible, the pleasure of the player by the vibration performance can be enhanced, so that the performance effect of the vibration performance can be enhanced.

On the other hand, a big hit that is generated directly by a variable display of special symbols without going through a small win is called a big hit in design. The symbol jackpot includes a symbol 4R short-time jackpot directly generated based on the variable display of the first special symbol and a symbol 10R short-time jackpot directly generated based on the variable display of the second special symbol.

In this way, the big wins are the symbol big win directly generated based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the V winning via the small winning based on the variable display of the second special symbol. It includes a big hit via a small hit. Each of the symbol jackpot and the jackpot via the jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to a time-saving state after the jackpot game state ends, and is called a time-saving jackpot. The advantageous state advantageous to the player in this embodiment also includes the opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 .

The pattern 4R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the big prize opening is opened four times (4R). The symbol 10R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the jackpot is opened 10 times (10R). The 10 (9) R time-saving jackpot via small jackpot is a jackpot in which the jackpot is opened 9 times (9R) on the condition that the V judgment prize winning device 87 is opened, and the prize winning device is set for 10 rounds. Although it is opened, the number of openings of the big winning opening is substantially 9 times, and the player feels that the opening of the big winning opening is a big hit type similar to the pattern 9R short-time jackpot.

The time-saving state after the symbol 4R time-saving big hit is the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 1, and the end condition that the total number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 5 times. Two end states are set for . In the variable display of the second special symbol, a small hit occurs at a rate of 1/3. In addition, the ratio of a small win to a big win via a small win (probability of winning V as an advantageous small win + probability of winning V as a disadvantageous small win A) is about 62.5%. there is Therefore, the termination condition that the number of fluctuation display times of the second special symbol is 1 time, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, at a rate of about 1/5, there is a possibility of generating a big hit via a small hit. is a certain number of times.

In the case of the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, basically, the time-saving state (including electric power supply state) is continued until the variable display of the second special symbol is completed once, but in order to variably display the second special symbol, It is necessary to make the game ball enter the passage gate 41 by striking to the right to open the variable winning ball device 6B, and to make the game ball win the variable winning ball device 6B in that state, such a variable winning ball device. It may take a long time to win the game ball to 6B, and the first special symbol retained and stored may be variably displayed first.

Therefore, the end condition that the total number of fluctuation display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is five times is a big hit immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the fluctuation display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. Even if the variable display of the first special symbol is started by the reserved memory based on the first start winning, which can be stored up to four before the game state, one of the second special symbols which is likely to be determined as a big win advantageous to the player. This is a condition for ensuring that the variable display for batches can be executed. By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol by the reserved memory based on the first start winning is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, so that in the time saving state, it is likely to be determined to be an advantageous big hit for the player. It is possible to prevent the variable display of the second special symbol from being stopped.

After the big hit other than the 4R time-saving big hit, the end condition is that the number of times the second special symbol is displayed is seven times, and the end condition is that the total number of times the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed is 11 times. Two end states are set for . In this way, the number of times of 7 times of the termination condition of the time-saving state is the ratio of the occurrence of a small hit to a big hit via a small hit (probability of winning V with an advantageous small hit + V with a disadvantageous small hit A) It is set in consideration of the fact that the probability of winning a prize is about 62.5% and the probability of a small hit. In the variable display of the second special symbol, a small hit occurs at a rate of 1/3. Therefore, the end condition that the number of times of variable display of the second special symbol is 7 times, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, compared to the symbol 4R short time big hit, there is a possibility of generating a big hit via a small hit. is the number of times that is significantly higher. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to the occurrence of the big win via the small win, and the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big win via the small win can be enhanced.

In addition, the end condition that the total number of fluctuation display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 times is a big hit immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the fluctuation display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. Even if the variable display of the first special symbol is started by the reserved memory based on the first start prize which can be stored up to four before the game state, 7 of the second special symbol which is likely to be determined as a big win advantageous to the player. This is to ensure that the variable display of the variable number of times can be executed. By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol by the reserved memory based on the first start prize is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, so that it is easy to determine a big win advantageous to the player in the time saving state. It is possible to prevent the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol from decreasing.

In this embodiment, in the low base state, which is the normal state, the first start winning port is provided so that the game ball can win from the first path. This is more advantageous for the player in terms of starting winnings than when the game ball flows down the path. On the other hand, in an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 that is opened is provided so as to be able to win a prize from the second path. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of winning a prize at the time of a big hit than when the game ball flows down. In addition, in a special state such as a small winning game state, the V judgment winning device 87 that is opened is provided so as to be able to win from the second path. This is more advantageous for the player in terms of the occurrence of a big hit than when the game ball flows down.

It should be noted that the comparison of advantages is not limited to this. and the second path, and in the low base state as the normal state, the first path is easier to win the variable winning slot than the second path, and the high base state, the big win game state, and the small In other states such as a winning game state, the second route is more likely to win the variable winning slot than the first route. A configuration may be adopted in which it is advantageous for the player to flow down, and in other game states, it is advantageous for the player to have the game medium flow down the second path.

FIG. 10-4 is an explanatory diagram showing the hit determination ratio and the determination ratio of the small hit type. A table corresponding to these determination ratios is stored in the ROM 101 .

FIG. 10-4 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the first special figure per determination ratio. The first special symbol hit determination ratio indicates the determination percentage (big hit probability) in the case of making a big hit determination for the first special symbol.

The jackpot probability (percentage) of the first special symbol differs according to the set value. Setting 1 is 1/199, setting 2 is 1/190, setting 3 is 1/180, setting 4 is 1/170, setting 5 is 1/160, and setting 6 is 1/150. Therefore, the big hit probability is high in the order of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3<setting 4<setting 5<setting 6.

FIG. 10-4 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the second special figure per determination ratio. The second special symbol hit determination ratio indicates the determination percentage when the big hit determination and the small hit determination are performed for the second special symbol. The upper stage in FIG. 10-4 (B) is the big hit determination ratio (big hit probability), and the lower stage is the small hit determination ratio (small hit probability).

The jackpot probability of the second special symbol differs according to the set value. Setting 1 is 1/199, setting 2 is 1/190, setting 3 is 1/180, setting 4 is 1/170, setting 5 is 1/160, and setting 6 is 1/150. Therefore, the big hit probability is high in the order of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3<setting 4<setting 5<setting 6. On the other hand, the small hit probability of the second special symbol is set to 1/3 regardless of the set value. In addition, you may provide a small hit in the 1st special design. In such a case, it is desirable that the probability of winning a small hit is lower for the first special symbol than for the second special symbol. For example, the small hit probability of the first special symbol may be set to 1/100.

When a big win is determined by the first special pattern, the big win type of pattern 4R time-saving big win is determined, and when a big win is determined by the second special pattern, the big win type of pattern 10R time-saving big win is determined. For example, the jackpot pattern of the pattern 4R short-time jackpot is "3", and the jackpot pattern of the pattern 10R short-time jackpot is "7".

FIG. 10-4 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing the second special figure small hit type determination ratio. The second special symbol small hit type determination ratio indicates the determination ratio of the small hit type when it is determined that the second special symbol is a small hit. As shown in FIG. 10-4 (C), it is determined to be an advantageous small hit at a rate of 50%, it is determined to be a disadvantageous small hit A at a rate of 25%, and it is determined to be a disadvantageous small hit B at a rate of 25%. It is designed to be judged. The small winning pattern of the advantageous small winning is "1", the small winning drawing of the disadvantageous small winning A is "5", and the small winning drawing of the disadvantageous small winning B is "9".

As shown in FIG. 10-3(B), the V winning rate (probability that the game ball entering the V judgment winning device 87 wins V) in the case of an advantageous small win is approximately 100%, and the disadvantage is small. The V winning rate in the case of the hit A was approximately 50%, and the V winning rate in the case of the disadvantageous small win B was approximately 0%. In this way, by providing a plurality of types of small win types with degrees of advantage and controlling to one of the small win game states when a small win is achieved, the player's sense of expectation when a small win is achieved. can be enhanced.

It should be noted that the number of small hit types, the V winning rate of each small hit, and the judging ratio of the small hit types in this embodiment are examples, and can be arbitrarily changed. In this case, it is preferable that there are cases where V wins and cases where V wins do not occur in the small winning game state. For example, as in this embodiment, the V winning rate may differ depending on the type of the small win, or the V winning rate may not be 100% for the small wins that can win a V prize. By doing so, it is possible to improve the amusement when the V prize is generated, and the vibration performance for generating vibration is executed as a performance for informing and celebrating the V prize and being controlled to the jackpot game state. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the interest of the vibration presentation.

10-5 and 10-6 are timing charts showing effect control when various display results are derived. FIG. 10-5(A) shows the effect control at the time of an advantage small hit. In FIG. 10-5(A), "ON" means that the special symbols are changing, and "OFF" means that the special symbols are not changing (that the game is stopped). The pattern fixing period when the small winning pattern of the advantageous small win is derived is 10 seconds, and the small winning pattern of the advantageous small winning continues to be displayed during the pattern fixing period (10 seconds). During this pattern fixing period, the vibration is turned ON and the vibration effect is executed. As described above, since the V prize rate is 100% in the advantageous small hit, if the player hits to the right during the period when the attacker of the V judgment prize winning device 87 is released, the V prize is always generated and the big hit is achieved. It is controlled to a game state. Therefore, a vibration effect is executed to inform and congratulate that the small winning symbol of the advantageous small winning is controlled to the big winning game state during the symbol fixing period.

The vibration is turned off and the vibration presentation is completed before the period for fixing the pattern of the advantageous small hit elapses. Then, a small winning game state is started (small winning: ON), and a right hitting promotion notification for instructing a right hitting is executed. After that, the attacker opens in a mode of 0.1 seconds x 10 times. While the attacker is open, the V winning area 870 (V winning opening) is in an open state, and by hitting right while the attacker is open, a V winning is always generated.

In this embodiment, as states for monitoring vibration errors, there are provided a strong vibration monitoring state in which vibration errors are easily detected and a weak vibration monitoring state in which vibration errors are more difficult to detect than in the strong vibration monitoring state. In a period when there is a risk of fraud by generating vibration, control is performed to a strong vibration monitoring state, and in a period when such a risk of fraud is low, control is performed to a weak vibration monitoring state.

As shown in FIG. 10-5 (A), until the small winning game state is started, it is controlled to the weak vibration monitoring state, and from the start of the small winning game state to the occurrence of V winning, it is in the strong vibration monitoring state. controlled. In this way, before the small winning game state of the advantageous small winning is started, the vibration performance is executed in the pattern fixing period, so that the vibration performance is detected as a vibration error and the vibration error is notified. In order to limit it, it is controlled to a weak vibration monitoring state in which it is difficult to detect vibration errors. By doing so, it is possible to appropriately monitor the vibration and suppress the loss of interest due to the notification of a vibration error due to an inappropriate abnormality determination or the control to the game stop state. In addition, since it is possible to inform and congratulate the player that the game will be controlled to the jackpot game state by the vibration effect, the interest can be improved.

From the start of the small winning game state to the occurrence of the V winning, in order to prevent fraudulent attempts to generate the V winning by generating vibration, the vibration is controlled to a strong vibration monitoring state in which vibration errors are easily detected. be. Then, after the occurrence of the V prize or at the end of the small winning game state, the vibration weak monitoring state is again controlled. In addition, in the small winning game state of the advantageous small winning, it is not necessary to control to the strong vibration monitoring state because the V prize is always generated by hitting right while the attacker is open.

FIG. 10-5(B) shows the effect control at the time of disadvantageous small hit A. The pattern fixing period when the small winning pattern of the disadvantageous small win A is derived is 0.5 seconds, and the small winning pattern of the disadvantageous small winning A is displayed for 0.5 seconds.

When the symbol determination period of the disadvantageous small win A has passed, the small win game state is started (small win: ON), and right-handed promotion notification for instructing right-handed is executed. After that, the attacker releases it in the form of 0.1 seconds x 2 times. During the attacker's release period (slightly after the attacker's release), the V winning area 870 (V winning opening) is in an open state for a short period of time (for example, 0.1 seconds x 2 times), and you can hit right while the attacker is open. , control is performed so that the V winning occurs at a rate of approximately 50%. It should be noted that the opening mode of the V winning area 870 is just an example, and it is sufficient if V winning occurs at a rate of approximately 50%.

In the disadvantageous small win A, when a V prize is generated, the vibration is turned on and the vibration performance is executed. As described above, in the disadvantageous small win A, the V winning rate is approximately 50%, so even if the attacker of the V judgment winning device 87 is released, even if the attacker hits right, a V winning occurs. In some cases, the game is not controlled to the jackpot game state. Therefore, when a V prize is generated in the small winning game state of the disadvantageous small winning A, the vibration presentation for informing and congratulating the control to the big winning game state is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (B), until the small winning game state is started, it is controlled to the weak vibration monitoring state, and the vibration strong monitoring is performed during the period from the start of the small winning game state to the occurrence of V winning. State controlled. In this way, from the start of the small win game state of the disadvantageous small win A to the occurrence of the V prize, by generating vibration, fraudulent attempt to generate a V prize with a probability higher than the assumed V prize rate is prevented. In order to prevent this, it is controlled to a strong vibration monitoring state in which vibration errors are easily detected. When the V prize is generated, the vibration performance is executed, so that the vibration performance is detected as a vibration error and the notification of the vibration error is restricted. It is controlled in the monitoring state. By doing so, it is possible to appropriately monitor the vibration and suppress the loss of interest due to the notification of a vibration error due to an inappropriate abnormality determination or the control to the game stop state. In addition, since it is possible to inform and congratulate the player that the game will be controlled to the jackpot game state by the vibration effect, the interest can be improved. In addition, when V winning does not occur, at the end of the small winning game state, it is controlled to the weak vibration monitoring state.

FIG. 10-6(A) shows the effect control at the time of the disadvantageous small hit B. FIG. The pattern fixing period when the small winning pattern of the disadvantageous small win B is derived is 0.5 seconds, and the small winning pattern of the disadvantageous small winning B is displayed for 0.5 seconds.

When the pattern fixing period of the disadvantageous small win B elapses, the small win game state is started (small win: ON), and the attacker opens in the form of 0.1 seconds×2 times. During the open period of the attacker, the V winning area 870 (V winning opening) is not opened, and the V winning does not occur.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (A), until the small winning game state is started, it is controlled to the weak vibration monitoring state, and from the start of the small winning game state to the strong vibration monitoring state. In this way, from the start of the small winning game state of the disadvantageous small winning B to the occurrence of the V winning, by generating the vibration, in order to prevent fraudulent attempts to generate the V winning that cannot occur originally, It is controlled to a strong vibration monitoring state in which vibration errors are easily detected. Then, at the end of the small winning game state, it is controlled again to the weak vibration monitoring state.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10-5(A), (B), and FIG. 10-6(A), the opening mode of the V winning area 870 is the same regardless of the small hit type. V winning rate (advantage degree of small win) is made different by making the opening mode of the attacker different. By doing so, the processing load for controlling the opening of the V winning area 870 can be reduced. On the other hand, the mode of opening the V winning area 870 may be varied depending on the type of small win.

FIG. 10-6(B) shows the effect control at the time of a big hit in the pattern. The pattern fixing period at the time of deriving the big winning pattern at the time of the big winning pattern is 0.5 seconds, and the big winning pattern is displayed for 0.5 seconds. After that, the jackpot game state is started.

FIG. 10-6(C) shows the effect control at the time of losing. The symbol determination period when the lost symbols are derived is 0.5 seconds, and the lost symbols are displayed for 0.5 seconds. After that, the next variation is started based on the reserved memory or the like.

As shown in FIGS. 10-5 and 10-6, in this embodiment, the symbol fixing period for the advantageous small win is 10 seconds, and the symbol fixing period for other display results is 0.5 seconds. ing. In this way, by lengthening the pattern fixing period of the advantageous small win, it becomes possible to execute the vibration performance of announcing and blessing the control to the big win game state during this period, and the amusement can be improved. On the other hand, since the symbol fixing period of other display results is shortened, the game can be progressed quickly. It should be noted that the effect may be executed by lengthening the symbol fixing period of other display results. For example, the design fixing period of the disadvantageous minor win A and the disadvantageous minor win B may be lengthened, and an effect may be executed to incite which of the disadvantageous minor wins is.

FIG. 10-7 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards, sensors, etc. mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 046AK. 10-7, the configuration shown in FIG. 3 is omitted as appropriate. As shown in FIG. 10-7, the main board 11 includes a magnetic sensor 60 for detecting fraud by a magnet, a radio wave sensor 70 for detecting fraud by electromagnetic waves, and a game ball by vibrating the pachinko game machine 1. A vibration sensor 046AK01 for detecting fraud such as changing the course, a door opening sensor 90 for detecting the opening of the glass door frame 3a that covers the front surface of the game board 2 so that it can be opened and closed, a large winning opening (first large winning opening Or second big prize gate) A big prize gate door sensor 91 for detecting the opening of the door, provided on the path where the game balls flow down to the lower tray, and detects that the lower tray is full of game balls. Various sensors such as a full tank sensor 93 for detecting that the number of game balls paid out as prize balls is less than a predetermined number are connected, and detection signals output from these sensors. It also has a function to determine the occurrence of various abnormalities (errors) based on the 10-7, the ball-out sensor 94 is shown as being directly connected to the main board 11, but in reality it is connected to the payout board and is connected via the payout board. It is

A terminal board (information output board) 16 is connected to the main board 11, and an information output circuit 112 for outputting various signals such as a security signal from the terminal board 16 is mounted.

Also, the effect control board 12 is connected with a vibration motor 046AK11 for executing a vibration effect that vibrates the stick controller 31A. The effect control CPU 120 sends a drive signal to the vibration motor 046AK11, thereby executing the vibration effect related to the characteristic portion 046AK.

FIG. 10-8 is a flow chart showing an example of main-side error processing (S22 in FIG. 5) of this embodiment. In the main side error processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the abnormality notification timer is operating, which indicates that the abnormality notification is being executed for a predetermined period on the effect control board 12 side (S401).

If the abnormality notification timer is not operating (S401; N), the process proceeds to S402. If the anomaly annunciation timer is in operation (S401; Y), the process proceeds to S420, the anomaly annunciation timer is decremented by 1, and whether or not the anomaly annunciation timer after the subtraction has timed up is determined. Determine (S421).

If the anomaly informing timer has not timed up (S421; N), the process proceeds to S402. On the other hand, when the abnormality notification timer is up (S421; Y), after clearing the abnormality notification FORAG (S422), the process proceeds to S402.

In S402, abnormality determination processing is performed to determine the occurrence of each error (abnormality) shown in FIG. 10-9. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment exemplifies the mode of determining the error (abnormality) shown in FIG. The number may be appropriately set according to the model and specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1 .

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-9, 1 to 15 errors (abnormalities) are set, and in the abnormality determination process, the occurrence of these 1 to 15 errors (abnormalities) can be determined. is.

As shown in FIG. 10-9, these errors (abnormalities) are prioritized, and in principle, errors (abnormalities) with higher priority are preferentially notified. .

These errors include, for example, an error caused by a short-circuit abnormality in a switch power supply that supplies power to a device, such as a switch common short-circuit error with a priority of "1", detection of electromagnetic waves by the radio wave sensor 70, and magnetic force by the magnetic sensor 60. There is a possibility of malfunction or fraud of the device (switch) such as an error with a very high possibility of fraud such as the detection of the count switch 23, the V prize switch 87a, the second count switch 15a, etc. There are certain errors, errors such as a full tank error, a ball running out error, etc., which are unlikely to be fraudulent but may interfere with the progress of the game.

In addition, each error has a condition for canceling the error that has occurred (error notification). For errors with a relatively high priority, "power off" is the main cancellation condition. On the other hand, for an error (abnormality) with a relatively low priority, the cancellation condition is that a certain period of time has elapsed or the error state is cancelled.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-9, the error (abnormality) includes an error (abnormality) that is controlled to the predetermined state, which is the game stop state, and an error (abnormality) that is not controlled to the predetermined state, which is the game stop state. Errors with a relatively high priority are treated as errors (abnormalities) that are controlled in a game-stopped state, and errors (abnormalities) with a relatively low priority are treated as errors (abnormalities) that are not controlled in a game-stopped state. ing.

It should be noted that some of these errors are different errors depending on the timing of detection, even if they are caused by the same sensor. For example, as a vibration error when the vibration detected by the vibration sensor 046AK01 is determined to be abnormal vibration, it is determined to be abnormal vibration in the vibration strength monitoring state when the V judgment prize winning device 87 is activated (when the operation port is opened). In this case, it is determined as a vibration detection 1 error with a high priority of "6", and the game is controlled to be in a stopped state until the power is turned off. Thus, the vibration error in the strong vibration monitoring state is a serious error controlled to the game stop state. On the other hand, when it is determined as abnormal vibration in the vibration weak monitoring state such as when the V judgment prize winning device 87 is not operating (when the operation port is closed), it is a vibration detection 2 error with a low priority of "11". After 60 seconds, the error is canceled without being controlled to the game stop state.

In this embodiment, as states for monitoring abnormal vibrations (vibration errors), a strong vibration monitoring state in which vibration errors are easily detected and a weak vibration monitoring state in which vibration errors are more difficult to detect than in the strong vibration monitoring state are provided. It is designed to be controlled to either one depending on the game situation. During the opening of the operation port of the V judgment winning device 87 and before the occurrence of the V prize, the pachinko game machine 1 is vibrated to change the course of the game ball, thereby preventing the occurrence of the V prize. , In order to prevent fraud such as generating a V prize by vibration in a small hit type, it becomes a strong vibration monitoring state that makes it easy to detect vibration errors. When the V-judgment winning device 87 is not in operation or after a V-winning occurs, a weak vibration monitoring state is entered in which a vibration error is more difficult to detect than a strong vibration monitoring state.

Further, when the vibration performance is executed such as after the V prize is generated in the pattern fixing period of the advantageous small win or in the small win game state of the disadvantageous small win A, the vibration performance is controlled to the weak vibration monitoring state. In this embodiment, the vibration caused by the vibration effect is not determined to be abnormal vibration, but even if the vibration caused by the vibration effect is determined to be abnormal vibration, it is determined as a vibration detection 2 error, and the game is stopped. Since the game is not controlled, it is possible to prevent the game from being stopped due to the execution of the vibration effect, and the interest from being lost.

In this embodiment, when the vibration sensor 046AK01 detects a vibration having a strength exceeding the vibration error range that can occur during a normal game, the detection of the vibration is counted. When the number of vibration occurrences within a predetermined period exceeds a threshold value, it is determined that a vibration error has occurred.

FIG. 10-10 is a diagram for explaining a method of determining a vibration error. As shown in FIGS. 10-10 (A) to (C), in this embodiment, the number of vibrations detected by the vibration sensor 046AK01 for 120 ms (milliseconds) is sequentially stored, and When the total number of vibration detections of (120 ms-second unit section×10 times) exceeds a predetermined threshold value, it is determined that abnormal vibration (vibration error) has occurred. As shown in FIG. 10-10(D), the vibration error determination threshold, which is the number of vibration detection times for determining that abnormal vibration has occurred, is 12 times per 1.2 seconds in the weak vibration monitoring state, and 12 times in the strong vibration monitoring state. It is once every 1.2 seconds. When it is determined that an abnormal vibration has occurred in the weak vibration monitoring state, an error notification is executed without entering the game stop state, whereas it is determined that an abnormal vibration has occurred in the strong vibration monitoring state. If it is done, it will be in the game stop state.

In the section of 1.2 seconds shown in Fig. 10-10(A), the number of times of vibration detection was 9 times, and in the section of 1.2 seconds shown in Fig. 10-10(B), the number of times of detection of vibration was 11 times. Since it is less than the vibration error determination threshold value (12 times) in the weak vibration monitoring state, abnormal vibration is not determined in the weak vibration monitoring state.

On the other hand, in the section of 1.2 seconds shown in FIG. Abnormal vibration is determined even in the weak vibration monitoring state.

It should be noted that the vibration generated by the vibration effect is not counted as the vibration within the error range that can occur during the normal game. However, in order to prevent the vibration caused by the vibration effect from being counted due to resonance, etc., and being judged as a vibration error, during the vibration effect, it is controlled to a weak vibration monitoring state in which it is difficult to determine that a vibration error has occurred. It has become.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-9, each error (abnormality) has its own security signal output mode. When the occurrence of each error (abnormality) is determined, each error ( The security signal is output from the terminal board 16 to the outside of the pachinko game machine 1 in a mode corresponding to the abnormality). In addition, the security signal has a relatively high priority, and an error (abnormality) that causes the game to stop is output until the power is turned off. , is output in a certain period of time after error determination, or is not output. In addition, regarding the "unauthorized prize winning error" with priority "10", the security signal is output not only until the power is turned off, but also for a certain period of time (4 minutes in this embodiment) after the power is turned on again. is set to

As described above, in the abnormality determination process of this embodiment, the CPU 103 controls the magnetic sensor 60, the radio wave sensor 70, the vibration sensor 046AK01, the door open sensor 90, the grand prize entrance door sensor 91, the full tank sensor 93, which are connected to the main board 11. , the detection state of the ball sensor 94, the state of the payout board, the detection state of the game ball of the second start switch 22B, the count switch 23, the V winning switch 87a, the second count switch 15a, the V judgment discharge switch 15b, etc. Based on this, each error (abnormality) shown in FIG. 10-9 is determined.

After executing the abnormality determination process of S402, it is determined whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the abnormality determination process (S403). End the main side error processing.

On the other hand, if it is determined that an abnormality has occurred (S403; Y), it is determined whether or not an abnormality notification in-progress flag indicating that an abnormality notification is being performed has been set, that is, whether an abnormality has already been notified. (S404).

If the anomaly informing flag is not set (S404; N), the procedure proceeds to S410, in which an anomaly informing flag and an anomaly informing timer are set, and an error (abnormality) for starting the informing is stored. Proceed to S411.

In addition, in the abnormality notification timer, for example, if the error (abnormality) that starts notification is a vibration detection 2 error, a timer value corresponding to 60 seconds is set, and the error (abnormality) that starts notification is the start port. 2 If it is an abnormal prize winning error, a timer value corresponding to 300 seconds is set. However, if the error (abnormality) that initiates the notification is an error that corresponds to the cancellation condition of "power off", the abnormality notification timer is set to "0". As a result, in S401, it is determined that the anomaly informing timer is not in operation, so that the anomaly informing flag that has been set remains set until the power is turned off. In other words, for errors corresponding to these "power off" cancellation conditions, the error notification continues until the power is turned off, so the error notification flag is not cleared until the power is turned off. It's like In the case of an abnormal prize ball error determined that the number of abnormal prize balls is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the game is not controlled to stop the game, so the error is notified while the game is possible.

If the anomaly reporting flag is set (S404; Y), the anomaly being reported is specified from the anomaly reporting data stored in S410 (S405), and the error (abnormality) determined in S402 is determined. is the same as the reported error (abnormality) (S406).

If the error (abnormality) determined in S402 is the same as the error (abnormality) being notified (S406; Y), the main side error processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the error (abnormality) determined in S402 is not the same as the error (abnormality) being reported (S406; N), the error (abnormality) determined in S402 is higher than the error (abnormality) being reported. It is determined whether or not there is a priority error (abnormality) (S407). If the error (abnormality) determined in S402 is not an error (abnormality) with a higher priority than the error (abnormality) being reported (S407; N), the main side error processing is ended. Therefore, if the error (abnormality) determined in S402 is not an error (abnormality) with a higher priority than the error (abnormality) being notified, the step of S413 is executed and the error designation command is sent to the effect control board 12. Since there is no transmission, the notification of the error (abnormality) is not executed, and the notification of the error (abnormality) being notified is continued.

On the other hand, if the error (abnormality) determined in S402 is an error (abnormality) with a higher priority than the error (abnormality) being notified (S407; Y), the game stop state, which is a predetermined state, is further indicated. It is determined whether or not the game stop flag is set (S408).

If the game stop flag is set (S408; Y), that is, if the game is in the stopped state, the main side error processing is terminated. Therefore, when the game is stopped, even if an error (abnormality) having a higher priority than the error (abnormality) being notified is determined in S402, the steps of S413 and S414 may be executed. Since no new error designation command is sent to the effect control board 12, the notification of the error (abnormality) being notified is continued, and the output of the security signal being output changes ( There is no need to turn the signal ON/OFF.

On the other hand, if the game stop flag is not set (S408; N), that is, if the game is not in the stopped state, the process proceeds to S409, resets the abnormality notification timer, and reports an error (abnormality). is updated and stored. If the error (abnormality) that is different from the error (abnormality) being reported is determined in S402 to be an error that corresponds to the cancellation condition of "power off", as in the case of S410 described above, the abnormality By setting the notifying timer to "0", the anomaly notifying flag is set until the power is turned off.

Then, it is determined whether or not the error (abnormality) different from the error (abnormality) being reported is an error corresponding to game stop (S411), and if it is not an error corresponding to game stop ( In S411; N), the process proceeds to S413 without going through S412. If the error corresponds to the game stop (S411; Y), the shooting control board is set to stop shooting, disabling the shooting of the game ball from the shot ball shooting device, and the game stop flag is set. (S412) and proceeds to S413.

In S413, it is determined in S402, setting to transmit to the production control board 12 an error designation command that designates the occurrence of an error (abnormality) different from the error (abnormality) being notified, and then the error (abnormality) ) (S414), and the main-side error processing ends. By setting the output of the security signal in S414, the security signal is output from the terminal board 16 to an external device such as a hall computer in the information output process (S23 in FIG. 5).

In addition, the error designation|designated command by which transmission setting was carried out in S413 is transmitted to the production|presentation control board 12 by performing the command control process of S27 of FIG. Then, in the effect control board 12, by executing a predetermined error notification process, an error notification corresponding to the error (abnormality) specified by the transmitted error designation command is executed. For example, depending on whether or not the game state is a game stop state, which is a predetermined state, the execution mode of the error notification may differ.

FIG. 10-11 is a flow chart showing an example of the small hit opening pre-processing (S118 in FIG. 6) in the special symbol process processing. In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the symbol fixing period corresponding to the small winning type (small winning symbol) has passed (step 046AKS001). In this embodiment, the symbol fixing period for the small advantage is 10 seconds, and the other symbol fixing period is 0.5 seconds. If the symbol fixing period has not passed (step 046AKS001; No), the small hit opening pre-processing is terminated.

When the pattern confirmation period has passed (step 046AKS001; Yes), it is movable by controlling the solenoid 22 based on the small hit opening mode (Fig. 10-5, Fig. 10-6 (A)) according to the small hit type The part 872 is operated to the open state, and the opening operation of the attacker (second big winning opening, operation opening) of the V judgment winning device 87 is started (step 046AKS002). Next, the CPU 103 transmits to the effect control CPU 120 a small-hit start designation command indicating that the small-hit game state is started (step 046AKS003). Thereafter, the CPU 103 controls to a strong vibration monitoring state as a state for monitoring vibration errors (step 046AKS004).

Subsequently, in order to use the number of winnings to the V judgment winning device 87 in the open state of the small win as a termination condition of the open state, a V judgment winning number counter as a counting means is set (step 046AKS005). Specifically, in step 046AKS005, the counter value of the V judgment winning number counter is set to "10", and the setting for down-counting the V winning number is performed. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small winning opening process (S119) (step 046AKS006), and ends the small winning opening pre-processing.

FIG. 10-12 is a flow chart showing an example of the small hit open process (S119 in FIG. 6) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit open process, the CPU 103 updates the small hit open control timer by subtracting -1 (step 046AKS011). Next, at step 046AKS020, which will be described later, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the V judgment winning number counter for counting the number of winning prizes to the V judgment winning device 87 is "0" (step 046AKS012). The V judgment winning ball counter is set to "10" by step 046AKS005 in FIG. 10-11, and when 10 V winning balls are counted, the count value becomes "0". At step 046AKS012, when the count value of the V judgment winning number counter is "0", the process proceeds to step 046AKS023. On the other hand, when the count value of the V judgment winning number counter is not "0" at step 046AKS012, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit opening control timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (step 046AKS013).

When the small hit opening control timer times out at step 046AKS013, the process proceeds to step 046AKS023. On the other hand, when the small hit open control timer has not timed out in step 046AKS013, the small hit open control based on the small hit opening mode (Fig. 10-5, Fig. 10-6 (A)) corresponding to the small hit type By controlling the solenoid 22 corresponding to the measured value of the timer, the movable part 872 is operated in the open state or the closed state, the attacker of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened and closed, and the opening and closing member 874 is controlled by controlling the solenoid 24 is opened or closed, and processing for opening and closing the V winning area 870 (V winning opening) is performed (step 046AKS014).

Next, in order to determine whether or not the V prize generated by the game ball entering from the V prize opening into the V prize area 870 which is in the open state inside the V judgment prize winning device 87 is detected, the V prize is detected. It is determined whether or not the switch 87a is on (step 046AKS015). When the V winning switch 87a is turned on at step 046AKS015, it means that the V winning is detected, and it is determined whether or not the V winning flag is ON (step 046AKS016). If it is off, the V winning flag which is set when the V winning is detected is set (step 046AKS017). Then, a process for transmitting a V winning ball detection designation command is performed (step 046AKS018). Thereby, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize that the V winning has been detected, and the effect corresponding to the V winning is possible.

Next, as a state for monitoring the vibration error, it is controlled to a weak vibration monitoring state based on the V winning (step 046AKS019).

On the other hand, when the V winning switch 87a is not turned on at step 046AKS015, it means that V winning has not been detected, and it is determined whether or not the second count switch 15a is turned on (step 046AKS022). ). When the second count switch 15a is not in the ON state, the process during small hit opening is terminated.

After executing the process of step 046AKS019, if the V winning flag is already on at step 046AKS016, or if the second count switch 15a is on at step 046AKS022, the V determination winning number counter counts. A down-count is performed to decrement the numerical value by "-1" (step 046AKS020), and a process for transmitting a V-judgment winning ball detection designation command is performed (step 046AKS021). As a result, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize that a game ball has entered the V determination winning device 87 and the number of game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 .

When the count value of the V judgment winning number counter is "0" at step 046AKS012, it means that the V winning number of small wins has reached the upper limit value, and the conditions for closing the opening of the small wins are satisfied. When the small hit opening control timer times out in step 046AKS013, it is the time when the opening end condition of the small hit is satisfied by the end of the small hit opening control. At these times, the CPU 103 controls the solenoid 22 to operate the movable portion 872 to the closed state, closes the attacker of the V judgment winning device 87, and controls the solenoid 24 to bring the opening/closing member 874 to the closed state. to close the V winning area 870 (V winning opening) (step 046AKS023). When the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter becomes "0", even if the V-judgment winning device 87 is in the middle of opening according to the mode of opening the small win, the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter becomes ``0''. The V judgment winning device 87 is forcibly closed. When the small hit open control timer times out, the V judgment winning device 87 is closed according to the end of the small hit open control in the small hit open mode.

Next, as a state for monitoring the vibration error, based on the fact that the V judgment winning device 87 is closed and the small hit game state ends, control is performed to a weak vibration monitoring state (step 046AKS024).
). It should be noted that if the weak vibration monitoring state has already been controlled in step 046AKS019, the processing of step 046AKS024 is omitted. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small winning end processing (S120) (step 046AKS025), and the small winning open processing is ended. In the small winning end processing, if the V winning flag is set, the processing for controlling to the big winning game state after the ending of the small winning game state is executed, and if the V winning flag is not set, the small winning game is played as it is. end the state.

In the small hit end process, the number of game balls detected by the V winning switch 87a and the second count switch 15a (subtraction value of the V determination winning number counter) is the number of game balls detected by the V determination discharge switch 15b. The small winning game state may be ended based on the match with the number, that is, when all the game balls that have entered the V judgment winning device 87 are discharged. Then, if it cannot be confirmed that all the sheets have been discharged even after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, it may be determined that a discharge error has occurred. By doing so, it is possible to prevent ball clogging in the V determination winning device 87, determine a discharge error, and preferably end the small winning game state and control to the big winning game state.

After closing the V judgment winning device 87, the V winning area 870 (V winning opening) may be opened for a specific period, and the V winning may be enabled during the specific period. By doing so, even if the game ball passes through the V winning area 870 later than the normal passing time for some reason, the V winning can be detected. In addition, since a specific period is set, even if there is a person who illegally attempts to win a prize in the V winning area, it is only detected during that period, so fraud can be prevented.

FIG. 10-13 is a flow chart showing an example of vibration effect processing. The vibration effect processing is a process for executing a vibration effect to vibrate the stick controller 31A on the effect control board 12 side, and is executed by the effect control CPU 120 . The vibration effect process may be executed, for example, within the effect control process process of FIG. 9 (for example, after step S161).

In the vibration effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the vibration effecting flag indicating that the vibration effect is being executed is in the ON state (step 046AKS101). If the vibrating effect flag is ON (step 046AKS101; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is time to end the vibrating effect based on the period from the start of the vibrating effect (step 046AKS102).

If it is not the end timing of the vibration performance (step 046AKS102; No), control during the vibration performance is performed, such as sending a drive signal to the vibration motor 046AK11 to generate vibration (step 046AKS103), and the vibration performance processing is terminated. Also, in this embodiment, an effect of moving the movable body is executed during the vibration effect. In step 046AKS103, motion control of the movable body is also executed. Note that the effect of moving the movable body may be a part of the vibration effect, or may be an effect independent of the vibration effect.

In this embodiment, during the vibration presentation, control is performed to a weak vibration monitoring state in which it is difficult to determine that there is a vibration error, and notification of the vibration error is limited. For this reason, even if an effect of moving the movable body is executed during the vibration effect, the vibration caused by the motion of the movable body is detected, and a vibration error is less likely to be reported. Therefore, by executing the effect of moving the movable body during the vibration effect, the effect of the effect can be enhanced without paying attention to the occurrence of the vibration error.

In this embodiment, the mode of vibration of the vibration motor 046AK11 in the vibration performance is constant, but there may be multiple types of vibration patterns in the vibration performance. For example, the strength of the vibration may be represented by the length of the vibrating period. Also, by varying the drive signal, the intensity of vibration of the vibration motor 046AK11 may be varied.
For example, the vibration pattern (for example, the period of vibration) may be different between the vibration performance performed during the pattern fixing period of the advantageous small win and the vibration performance performed when the V prize is won in the disadvantageous small win. When providing a plurality of types of vibration patterns in the vibration performance, the vibration motor 046AK11 may be driven based on the performance control data corresponding to the vibration performance to be executed.

If it is the end timing of the vibration effect (step 046AKS102; No), control for ending the vibration effect is performed, such as ending the transmission of the drive signal to the vibration motor 046AK11 (step 046AKS104). After that, the vibrating effect in progress flag is reset to the off state (step 046AKS105), and the vibrating effect processing ends.

If the vibrating effect in-progress flag is off (step 046AKS101; No), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command indicating termination of the special symbol variation has been received from the main board 11 (step 046AKS111). When the symbol determination command is received (step 046AKS111; Yes), it is determined whether or not the display result is an advantage small hit from the display result designation command or the like (step 046AKS112). If the display result is not an advantageous small hit (step 046AKS112; No), the vibration presentation process is terminated.

When the display result is an advantageous small hit (step 046AKS112; Yes), in this embodiment, a vibration effect is executed during the pattern confirmation period of the advantageous small hit. (step 046AKS113). Then, a flag indicating that the vibration effect is being executed is set to ON (step 046AKS114), and the process proceeds to step 046AKS131, which will be described later.

If the symbol determination command has not been received (step 046AKS111; No), it is determined whether or not the V winning designation command has been received from the main board 11 (step 046AKS121). If the V winning designation command is not received (step 046AKS121; No), the vibration presentation process is terminated.

If the V winning designation command is received (step 046AKS121; Yes), it is determined whether or not the display result (small hit type) is disadvantageous small hit A from the display result designation command or the like (step 046AKS122). If the display result is not a disadvantageous small hit A (step 046AKS122; No), the vibration presentation process is terminated.

If the display result is a disadvantageous minor win A (Step 046AKS122; Yes), in this embodiment, when V wins are made in the disadvantageous minor win A, which has a V winning rate of approximately 50%, a vibration effect is executed. Then, control for starting the vibration performance is executed, such as sending a drive signal to the vibration motor 046AK11 to start vibration (step 046AKS123). Then, a flag indicating that the vibration effect is being executed is set to ON (step 046AKS124), and the process proceeds to step 046AKS131.

Incidentally, even when the small win type is the advantageous small win, the vibration performance may be executed when the V prize is won. Further, when the minor win type is the disadvantageous minor win B, basically no V prize is generated, but when the V prize is generated due to a defect or the like, the vibration performance may be executed. In this case, an error notification or a security signal may be output in response to the occurrence of the V prize in the disadvantageous small win B.

After executing the control for starting the vibration effect in the process of step 046AKS113 or step 046AKS123 and executing the process of step 046AKS114 or step 046AKS124, execution of the setting suggesting effect for determining whether or not to execute the setting suggesting effect. A decision is made (step 046AKS131). In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a setting suggesting effect suggesting a setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 by outputting a predetermined sound during execution of the vibration effect.

In step 046AKS131, for example, at the ratio shown in FIG. determine the pattern. As shown in FIG. 10-14(A), in this embodiment, four types of setting-suggestion effect patterns A to D are provided, and the higher the set value, the higher the ratio of execution of the setting-suggestion effect. there is In addition, the degree of expectation, which is a high set value, is higher in the order of set suggestive effect pattern C>set suggestive effect pattern B>set suggestive effect pattern A. In particular, set suggestive effect pattern C has a set value of 4 or more. is a definite pattern. Also, the set value suggesting effect pattern D is a pattern that suggests that the set value is an even number, since the set value is determined more frequently than when the set value is an odd number. In this way, by providing a plurality of types of setting suggesting effect patterns, it is possible to favorably suggest a set value, thereby improving interest.

As shown in FIG. 10-14(B), setting suggestive effect pattern A is a pattern for executing a setting suggestive effect in which voice A is output during vibration effect, and setting suggestive effect pattern B is a pattern in which voice is output during vibration effect. The setting suggestion effect pattern B is a pattern for executing the setting suggestion effect of outputting B, the setting suggestion effect pattern B is a pattern of executing the setting suggestion effect of outputting the sound B during the vibration effect, and the setting suggestion effect pattern C is the pattern during the vibration effect. The setting suggesting effect pattern D is a pattern for executing the setting suggesting effect of outputting the sound D during the vibration effect. Voices A to D may be different as long as they are different, and may be voices that directly suggest the setting value (for example, "may be set to high"), or they may be different without directly suggesting the setting value. It may be the voice of a character or the like. In this way, in addition to the vibration effect, the setting suggesting effect is executed by voice, so the effect is more interesting.

Note that the type of the setting suggestion effect pattern, the determination ratio of the setting suggestion effect, and the effect mode may be arbitrary. For example, the setting may be suggested by image display. Also, a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects may be executed in parallel. Also, the setting suggesting effect may be executed other than during the vibrating effect.

Also, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect and the determination ratio of the setting suggestion effect pattern may be changed according to the game situation. For example, in the time-saving state, a small win is likely to occur, and the vibration performance is likely to be executed, and the chances of executing the setting suggestion performance increase. In addition, in the case of a so-called continuous game in which the big win continues in the time saving state, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion performance may be made lower than in the case of the first win in the normal state. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the set value from being excessively suggested due to frequent occurrence of the setting suggestion effect during the time saving state or during the continuous game. In addition, in the time saving state, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion production may be higher than in the normal state, and in the case of consecutive games, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion production may be higher than in the case of the first hit. . In addition, depending on the setting value, the execution ratio of which state is to be increased may be changed.

After executing the setting suggesting effect execution determination, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the setting suggesting effect (step 046AKS132). If it is determined not to execute the setting suggestion effect (step 046AKS132; No), the vibration effect process is terminated. If it is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect (step 046AKS132; Yes), based on the effect control data corresponding to the determined setting suggestion effect pattern, control for executing the setting suggestion effect (corresponding voice is output from the speaker 8) (step 046AKS133), and the vibration effect processing is terminated.

Next, an example of the performance operation of the characteristic portion 046AK will be described. FIGS. 10-15 show an example of an effect operation at the time of an advantageous small hit. FIG. 10-15(A) shows an advantageous small hit in which "4" decoration symbols are stopped in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5. It indicates that the display result is being displayed. As the special symbol, the small winning symbol "1" of the advantageous small winning is stop-displayed.

During the 10-second pattern confirmation period of the advantageous small win, as shown in FIGS. 10-15(B) to 10-15(D), by vibrating the vibrating motor 046AK11, a vibrating performance of vibrating the stick controller 31A is executed. . At this time, as shown in FIGS. 10-15(B) and (C), an effect of protruding from the movable body 046AK21 from the upper storage position of the image display device 5 is also performed. In the small win game state of the advantageous small win, right-handed shots always result in a V win and control to the big win game state. It is designed to execute a vibration production that notifies and congratulates. In addition, since the effect of moving the movable body 046AK21 is executed during the vibration effect, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

The movable body 046AK21 returns to the retracted position as shown in FIG. 10-15(D) before the symbol fixing period elapses, after which the vibration of the stick controller 31A also stops and the vibration presentation ends.

After that, when the pattern fixing period of the advantageous small win ends, the small winning game state of the advantageous small win starts, and as shown in FIG. 10-15 (E), "Aim right!" is displayed, and a hitting to right image is displayed along with an arrow in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 to indicate hitting to right.

In the small winning game state of the advantageous small winning, the V winning is guaranteed by hitting to the right, and when the V winning occurs, the image display device is displayed as shown in FIG. By displaying a large "V" image in the center of 5, the V prize notification for notifying that the V prize has been won is executed. After that, when the small winning game state ends, it is controlled to the big winning game state.

FIGS. 10-16 show an example of an effect operation at the time of a disadvantageous minor hit A. FIG. FIG. 10-16(A) shows that the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L and 5R of the image display device 5 have the "2" decorative design stopped, and the "middle" decorative design display areas. 5C shows that the display result of the disadvantageous small hit A is displayed in which the symbol indicating the characters of "Challenge" which is the special symbol is stopped. As described above, in this embodiment, the V winning rate is approximately 50% in the small winning game state of the disadvantageous small win A, which can be said to be a big win challenge. A special pattern indicating the characters of "challenge" is stopped in each decorative pattern display area 5C. Incidentally, as the special symbol, the minor winning symbol "5" of the disadvantageous minor winning A is stopped and displayed.

Since the symbol determination period of the disadvantageous minor hit A is 0.5 seconds, it is controlled to the minor winning game state of the disadvantageous minor hit A soon thereafter, and as shown in FIG. is displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5, and a right-handed shot image indicating right-handed shot is displayed along with an arrow in the right-handed shot promotion notification.

In the small winning game state of the disadvantageous small winning A, the V winning rate in the case of hitting to the right is approximately 50%. Here, when a V win occurs, as shown in FIG. 10-16(C), a large "V" image is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 to notify that a V win has occurred. Winning notification is executed.

In addition, in the small winning game state of the disadvantageous small winning A, based on the occurrence of the V prize,
As shown in FIGS. 10-16(C) to 10-16(E), by vibrating the vibration motor 046AK11, a vibrating effect of vibrating the stick controller 31A is executed. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 10-16(C) and (D), an effect of protruding from the movable body 046AK21 from the upper storage position of the image display device 5 is also performed. In the small winning game state of the disadvantageous small winning A, the V winning rate in the case of hitting to the right is approximately 50%, but when the V winning is achieved, it is controlled to the big winning game state. . Therefore, in this way, a vibrating effect is executed to notify and congratulate that the player has won a V prize and is controlled to a big win game state. In addition, since the effect of moving the movable body 046AK21 is executed during the vibration effect, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Along with the execution of the vibration effect, when it is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect of the setting suggestion effect pattern A during the vibration effect, as shown in FIG. A setting suggestion effect in which the voice A is output is executed. As a result, the set value can be suggested by the setting suggesting presentation in parallel with the vibration presentation, and the interest is improved.

The movable body 046AK21 returns to the retracted position as shown in FIG. 10-16 (E) before the end of the small winning game state, and the vibration effect of FIG. do. After that, when the small winning game state ends, it is controlled to the big winning game state.

(Modified example of characteristic portion 046AK)
This characteristic portion is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further characteristics may be added. The processing contents, determination ratios, and various effects determination methods of the flowcharts shown in the above embodiments and modifications are examples, and the same effects as those in the above embodiments can be obtained, and the effects shown in the above embodiments can be achieved. It is optional as long as it can be suitably executed. Also, the example of the production operation shown in the above embodiment is an example, and can be changed as appropriate if the same production effect can be achieved. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above embodiments are essential configurations, and some of them may be omitted. Also, this characteristic portion and another characteristic portion may be combined as appropriate.

In the above-described embodiment, the notification of the vibration error is limited by controlling to the weak vibration monitoring state during the period during which the vibration effect is executed. The method of limiting notification of vibration errors is not limited to this. For example, the vibration detection sensitivity of the vibration sensor 046AK01 may be lowered to prevent the vibration from being detected during the period in which the vibration effect is executed, or the vibration error notification may be restricted so as not to be executed at the execution timing of the vibration effect. may

FIG. 10-17 is a timing chart showing effect control at the time of a small hit when the execution timing of the vibration effect is restricted so that the notification of the vibration error is not executed. The timing chart shown in FIG. 10-17 is substantially the same as the timing chart shown in FIG. 10-5 of the above embodiment, and "vibration monitoring" at the bottom indicates whether or not "vibration detection 2 error notification" is possible. Points are different.

As shown in FIGS. 10-17 (A) and (B), in this modification, vibration detection 2 error occurs at the execution timing (execution period) of the vibration performance when the advantageous minor hit and the disadvantageous minor hit A are obtained. (Vibration error when abnormal vibration is determined in the weak vibration monitoring state) is restricted so as not to be notified. That is, even if it is determined that there is a vibration detection 2 error at the execution timing (execution period) of the vibration performance, the vibration performance is considered to be the cause, and the error notification is restricted so as not to be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the loss of interest due to the notification of the vibration error during the vibration performance for informing and congratulating the big hit.

In addition, when the notification of the vibration error is not executed at the execution timing of the vibration effect, during the period when the attacker of the V judgment prize winning device 87 is released, the vibration monitoring state is always set to the strong vibration monitoring state without switching the vibration monitoring state. Only the presence or absence of error notification may be made different.

In the above embodiment, the vibration error is determined by the CPU 103 on the side of the main board 11 by the abnormality determination process of S402 in FIG. 10-8. On the side of the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 may determine the vibration error.

FIG. 10-18 is a flow chart showing an example of sub-side vibration error determination processing executed by the effect control CPU 120. FIG. The sub-side vibration error determination process may be executed within the command analysis process (step S75) of FIG. 8 or the like.

In the sub-side vibration error determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a small hit designation command is received from the main substrate 11 (step 046AKS201). When the small hit designation command is received (step 046AKS201; Yes), a value (once) corresponding to the strong vibration monitoring state is set as the vibration error determination threshold value (step 046AKS202).

When the small hit designation command is not received (step 046AKS201; No), it is determined whether or not the V prize designation command or the small hit end designation command is received from the main board 11 (step 046AKS203). When the V winning designation command or the small hit end designation command is received (step 046AKS203; Yes), a value (12 times) corresponding to the weak vibration monitoring state is set as the vibration error determination threshold (step 046AKS204).

After executing step 046AKS202 or step 046AKS204, or when the V winning designation command or the small hit end designation command is not received (step 046AKS203; No), it is determined whether or not the vibration detection command is received from the main substrate 11. (Step 046AKS205). The vibration detection command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when vibration is detected by the vibration sensor 046AK01. If the vibration detection command has not been received (step 046AKS205; No), the sub-side vibration error determination process is terminated.

When the vibration detection command is received (step 046AKS205; Yes), 1 is added to the value of the vibration detection counter that counts the number of vibration detections (step 046AKS206). Then, the value of the vibration detection counter in 1.2 seconds (the most recent 1.2 seconds), which is the period for judging the vibration error, is the vibration error judgment threshold value (once in the strong vibration monitoring state and once in the weak vibration monitoring state). 12 times) or more (step 046AKS207). If the value of the vibration detection counter is less than the vibration error determination threshold value (step 046AKS207; No), the sub-side vibration error determination process is terminated.

If the value of the vibration detection counter is equal to or greater than the vibration error determination threshold (step 046AKS207; Yes), predetermined vibration error processing (step 046AKS208) is executed. In the vibration error processing, for example, an error notification may be executed depending on whether the vibration is strong or weak. After that, the sub-side vibration error determination process is ended.

In this way, the detection of vibration is performed on the side of the main board 11, and the determination of the vibration error is performed on the side of the effect control board 12, so that the processing load and storage capacity on the side of the main board 11 can be reduced. . In this modification, the vibration sensor 046AK01 is provided on the main board 11 side, and when vibration is detected by the vibration sensor 046AK01, a vibration detection command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. However, a vibration sensor may be provided on the performance control board 12 side, and a vibration error may be determined based on the vibration detection result of the vibration sensor on the performance control board 12 side.

Also, the threshold value for determining that there is a vibration error may be set arbitrarily. For example, by performing a predetermined operation, the vibration error determination threshold corresponding to the weak vibration monitoring state may be arbitrarily set. Further, it may be possible to set whether or not to report a vibration error in the weak vibration monitoring state. By doing so, for example, on the hall side where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed, the presence or absence of notification of vibration error and the threshold value for determining that there is a vibration error can be set according to preference, and abnormality determination and abnormality notification can be preferably performed. .

In the above embodiment, the effect of moving the movable body 046AK21 and the setting suggestion effect are executed during execution of the vibration effect, but such effects may not be executed. Also, other effects may be executed while the vibration effects are being executed. For example, during the execution of the vibration effect, it is possible to perform a pre-reading notice effect, announcing the reservation inside Renso, and suggesting a jackpot type when there are a plurality of types of jackpot via a small win.

In the above-described embodiment, there are two types of vibration error monitoring states, the weak vibration monitoring state and the strong vibration monitoring state. For example, the vibration error is monitored during the non-opening period of the V judgment winning device 87, the opening period of the V judgment winning device 87 (before V winning), and the opening period of the V judgment winning device 87 (after V winning). judgment conditions) and the contents of notification at the time of error judgment may be changed. Also, instead of dividing the state of monitoring the vibration error, even if the type of error (notice content, whether to stop the game, security signal output) is changed depending on the intensity and number of times of the detected vibration. good.

In the above-described embodiment, the vibration effect of generating vibration is executed as the effect of announcing and congratulating that the game state will be controlled to the jackpot game state. can be For example, a vibration effect that generates vibration may be executed as an advance notice effect for notifying that the display result of the variable display will result in a big win or a small win during the execution of the variable display. In this case, even during the period in which the vibration effect as the advance notice effect is executed, the notification of the vibration error may be limited by controlling to the weak vibration monitoring state or not executing the notification of the vibration error. .

In addition, when the vibrating effect as the blessing effect of announcing and congratulating the big hit of the above embodiment or the vibrating effect as the notice effect of the modified example is executed, the lamp may be turned on in accordance with the occurrence of the vibration. good. For example, the stick controller 31A may be vibrated and a vibration effect may be executed to turn on the lamp. In this case, the degree of advantage for the player (reliability of big win, degree of advantage of winning type, etc.) may be suggested and notified by the intensity of vibration (vibration time), lamp lighting color, or a combination thereof. Further, the intensity of vibration (vibration time), whether or not the lamp is lit, and the lighting color may be different between the vibration effect as the blessing effect and the vibration effect as the notice effect during the variable display. In this case, since the vibrating performance as the blessing performance is executed when it is determined that a big win will occur, the intensity of the vibration may be higher (the vibration period is longer) than the vibrating performance as the advance notice performance.

The performance operation in the case of a symbol jackpot (for example, a symbol 10R time-saving jackpot) may be the same as the performance operation in the case of an advantageous small hit (jackpot via a small hit). For example, when the symbol 10R time-saving jackpot is achieved based on the variable display of the second special symbol, a symbol fixing period of 10 seconds may be provided and the vibration performance may be executed during that period. Further, the vibration performance (blessing performance) may be executed in the period after the pattern matching in the fluctuation period of the symbol 10R time-saving jackpot. That is, the performance operation in the case of the symbol 10R time-saving big hit may be the same as the performance operation in the case of the advantage small hit shown in FIGS. 10-15. By doing so, the performance operation at the time of the symbol big win and the performance operation at the time of the big win via the advantageous small win can be unified, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the complexity of the performance operation.

(Means related to characteristic part 046AK)
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 046AK,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the characteristic part 046AK) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
When the variable display is performed and a special display result (for example, a small winning pattern) is derived as a display result of the variable display, it can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small winning game state), and in the special state, a specific area (for example, V winning a control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S120) capable of controlling the advantageous state based on the passage of the game medium through the area 870, the V winning opening;
Vibration detection means capable of detecting vibration (for example, vibration sensor 046AK01);
Vibration abnormality determination means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the process of step S402) that determines the occurrence of vibration abnormality based on the detection result of the vibration detection means;
When it is determined that the vibration abnormality has occurred by the vibration abnormality determination means, abnormality notification means for notifying vibration abnormality (for example, CPU 10 for executing the processing of steps S402 and S413 and effect control CPU 120),
Vibration effect execution means (for example, step 046AKS113, step 046AKS123, step 046AKS103, effect control CPU 120 for executing processing of step 046AKS103) capable of executing vibration effect to generate vibration
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area in the special state, the vibration effect is executed (for example, the processing of step 046AKS123 and step 046AKS103 is executed) and the abnormal vibration notification is limited (for example, step 046AKS019 Execute the process (see FIGS. 10-5(B) and 10-17(B)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately monitor the vibration and suppress the deterioration of interest due to inappropriate abnormality determination, and improve the interest by the vibration presentation.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
A strong monitoring state (for example, a strong vibration monitoring state) in which it is easy to determine that a vibration abnormality has occurred by the vibration abnormality determination means, and a weak monitoring state in which it is more difficult to determine that a vibration abnormality has occurred by the vibration abnormality determination means than in the strong monitoring state. state (for example, weak vibration monitoring state), and
Control to the strong monitoring state (for example, the process of step 046AKS004 is executed) based on being controlled to the special state, and the weak monitoring based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area in the special state The state may be controlled (for example, the process of step 046AKS019 is executed; see FIG. 10-5(B)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately monitor the vibration and suppress the deterioration of interest due to inappropriate abnormality determination, and improve the interest by the vibration presentation.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
When it is determined that a vibration abnormality has occurred by the vibration abnormality determination means in the strong monitoring state, the game is controlled to a game stop state in which the game cannot be executed (see, for example, vibration detection 1 error in FIG. 10-9). good too.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform control according to the vibration abnormality.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
setting means (see, for example, FIG. 7) capable of setting any of a plurality of types of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player;
Setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of steps 046AKS131 to step 046AKS133) capable of executing setting suggestion effect by voice during execution of the vibration effect may be provided.
According to such a configuration, setting suggestions can be performed in addition to the vibration effect, and the interest is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
During execution of the vibration effect, it may be possible to perform a motion effect of moving the movable body (for example, the movable body 046AK21) (see, for example, FIGS. 10-15 and 10-16).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the presentation effect of the vibration presentation. In addition, it is possible to prevent the operation of the movable body from being determined as a vibration abnormality.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (5) above,
The abnormality notification means does not execute the vibration abnormality notification in the weak monitoring state controlled based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area in the special state (see, for example, FIG. 10-17(B)). You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest caused by an abnormal vibration notification during vibration presentation.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
There are a plurality of types of special states (for example, a small winning game state of advantageous small winning, disadvantageous small winning A, and disadvantageous small winning B),
The special state in which the game medium can pass through the specific area (for example, a small win game state of an advantageous small win and a disadvantageous small win A), and the special state in which the game medium cannot pass through the specific area (for example, a disadvantageous small win) There may be a small winning game state of B).
According to such a configuration, the special state becomes diverse and the interest is improved.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
game control means (for example, the main board 11, the game control microcomputer 100, and the CPU 103) for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means (for example, production control board 12, production control CPU 120) for controlling production based on information from the game control means,
The game control means includes the vibration detection means, and notifies the effect control means of information (for example, a vibration detection command) regarding the detection result by the vibration detection means,
The effect control means includes the vibration abnormality determination means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes sub-side vibration error determination processing),
The vibration abnormality determination means determines whether or not the vibration abnormality has occurred by determining whether the detection result of the vibration detection means has reached a threshold based on the information about the detection result of the vibration detection means (for example, step 046 (the process of AKS207 is executed)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the capacity of the game control means.

(9) In the gaming machine described in (8) above,
For the vibration abnormality that is not controlled to the game stop state, it may be possible to set a threshold value for determining that the vibration abnormality has occurred by the vibration abnormality determination means.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably perform abnormality determination and abnormality notification.

(Means related to characteristic part 047AK)
Characteristic portion 046AK includes characteristic portion 047 shown below.
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 047AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the characteristic part 047AK) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
When the variable display is performed and a special display result (for example, a small winning pattern) is derived as a display result of the variable display, it can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small winning game state), and in the special state, a specific area (for example, V winning a control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S120) capable of controlling the advantageous state based on the passage of the game medium through the area 870, the V winning opening;
Vibration detection means capable of detecting vibration (for example, vibration sensor 046AK01);
Vibration abnormality determination means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the process of step S402) that determines the occurrence of vibration abnormality based on the detection result of the vibration detection means;
When it is determined that the vibration abnormality has occurred by the vibration abnormality determination means, abnormality notification means for notifying vibration abnormality (for example, CPU 10 for executing the processing of steps S402 and S413 and effect control CPU 120),
Vibration effect execution means (for example, step 046AKS113, step 046AKS123, step 046AKS103, effect control CPU 120 for executing processing of step 046AKS103) capable of executing vibration effect to generate vibration
Display of the display result when the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display rather than the display time of the display result when the specific display result different from the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display. the time is longer (see, for example, Figures 10-5 and 10-6),
The vibration effect is executed within the display time of the display result when the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display (for example, the processing of step 046AKS113 is executed. FIG. 10-5(A), FIG. 10 -17(A)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately monitor the vibration and suppress the deterioration of interest due to inappropriate abnormality determination, and improve the interest by the vibration presentation.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
There are a plurality of types of special states (for example, a small winning game state of advantageous small winning, disadvantageous small winning A, and disadvantageous small winning B),
As the special state, a first special state (for example, a small winning game state of disadvantageous small win A and disadvantageous small win B), and a second special state ( For example, there is a small hit game state with an advantageous small hit),
As the display result of the variable display, the display time of the display result when the first special display result corresponding to the first special state (for example, the small winning pattern of the unfavorable small win A and the unfavorable small win B) is derived is more variable than the display time. The display time of the display result when the second special display result corresponding to the second special state (for example, Kaede's small winning pattern) is derived as the display result is longer,
The vibration effect may be executed within the display time of the display result when the second special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display (for example, see FIGS. 10-5 and 10-6). .
According to such a configuration, the special state can be diversified, and the vibrating effect can improve the entertainment.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
When it is determined that a vibration abnormality has occurred by the vibration abnormality determination means in the strong monitoring state, the game is controlled to a game stop state in which the game cannot be executed (see, for example, vibration detection 1 error in FIG. 10-9). good too.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform control according to the vibration abnormality.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
setting means (see, for example, FIG. 7) capable of setting any of a plurality of types of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player;
Setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of steps 046AKS131 to step 046AKS133) capable of executing setting suggestion effect by voice during execution of the vibration effect may be provided.
According to such a configuration, setting suggestions can be performed in addition to the vibration effect, and the interest is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
During execution of the vibration effect, it may be possible to perform a motion effect of moving the movable body (for example, the movable body 046AK21) (see, for example, FIGS. 10-15 and 10-16).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the presentation effect of the vibration presentation. In addition, it is possible to prevent the operation of the movable body from being determined as a vibration abnormality.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
A strong monitoring state (for example, a strong vibration monitoring state) in which it is easy to determine that a vibration abnormality has occurred by the vibration abnormality determination means, and a weak monitoring state in which it is more difficult to determine that a vibration abnormality has occurred by the vibration abnormality determination means than in the strong monitoring state. state (for example, weak vibration monitoring state), and
Control to the weak monitoring state during the display time of the display result when the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display, and control to the strong monitoring state based on being controlled to the special state ( For example, the process of step 046AKS004 is executed (see FIG. 10-5(A)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately monitor the vibration and suppress the deterioration of interest due to inappropriate abnormality determination, and improve the interest by the vibration presentation.

(7) In the gaming machine described in (6) above,
The abnormality notification means does not execute the vibration abnormality notification in the weak monitoring state during the display time of the display result when the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display (for example, FIG. 10-17 (A ) see)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest caused by an abnormal vibration notification during vibration presentation.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
game control means (for example, the main board 11, the game control microcomputer 100, and the CPU 103) for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means (for example, production control board 12, production control CPU 120) for controlling production based on information from the game control means,
The game control means includes the vibration detection means, and notifies the effect control means of information (for example, a vibration detection command) regarding the detection result by the vibration detection means,
The effect control means includes the vibration abnormality determination means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes sub-side vibration error determination processing),
The vibration abnormality determination means determines whether or not the vibration abnormality has occurred by determining whether the detection result of the vibration detection means has reached a threshold based on the information about the detection result of the vibration detection means (for example, step 046 (the process of AKS207 is executed)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the capacity of the game control means.

(9) In the gaming machine described in (8) above,
For the vibration abnormality that is not controlled to the game stop state, it may be possible to set a threshold value for determining that the vibration abnormality has occurred by the vibration abnormality determination means.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably perform abnormality determination and abnormality notification.

(Description on Characteristic Portion 010AK)
Next, feature 010AK will be described. When the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic part 010AK is controlled to an advantageous state (a small winning game state controlled to a big winning game state or a V winning game state), a hold corresponding to being controlled to an advantageous state It is possible to execute a notification effect (holding continuous notification) that notifies that information is stored (that there is a hit on hold, that it will be held on hold), and when the notification effect is executed, a specific display ( a specific display means capable of displaying a display indicating that pending information corresponding to being controlled in an advantageous state is stored; and an erasing effect executing means capable of executing a display erasing effect (erasing effect). By executing such an erasing effect, it becomes easy to understand the target of the continuous notification on hold. In addition, since the specific display is continuously displayed until the erasing performance is executed, it is possible to continuously notify that there is a pending jackpot.

In the characteristic portion 010AK, if the specific display is not erased at a predetermined timing due to the occurrence of a predetermined event while the specific display is being displayed, the specific display is displayed at a specific timing after the predetermined timing. Special control to erase can be executed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature part 010AK, when the specific display is not erased at the predetermined timing due to the occurrence of a predetermined event such as a problem, the specific display is erased at the specific timing. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful of the player by continuing to display the specific display despite being controlled to the advantageous state to be notified. As a result, it is possible to suitably execute the continuous hold notification.

Characteristic portions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the feature 010AK will be described below. For other parts that are not described here, the configuration of the pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description above and the configuration of other characteristic portions may be appropriately adopted.

FIG. 10-19 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the elimination effect of the characteristic part 010AK. As shown in FIG. 10-19, when the holding continuous notification is executed in the jackpot game state (jackpot game state is ON), a specific display is displayed (specific display is ON).

After that, when the jackpot game state ends, variation (variable display) is executed (variation is ON) based on the stored hold information. If the variation is the subject variation of the continuous notification on hold, the erasing effect is executed in the variation (variation subject to the continuous notification on suspension). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10-19, as the execution timing (erasure timing) of the elimination effect, the timing TA immediately after the start of variation, the timing TB at the start of normal reach (when left and right symbols are aligned), and the development of super reach. A later timing TC is provided.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the erasing effect based on the effect control command received from the main board 11 at the start of the variation of the pending continuous notification target variation. At the start of the fluctuation, as shown in Figure 10-19, the background designation command (here the second time saving state designation command), the fluctuation special figure designation command (here the second pattern fluctuation designation command), the display result designation command, the fluctuation pattern A plurality of production control commands such as specified commands are transmitted. Then, in this embodiment, the execution timing of the erasing effect is determined based on the presence or absence of the effect specified from the variation pattern and the variation time.

In this way, when a command is normally received at the start of variation and the effect control CPU 120 executes normal processing, any one of the timings TA, TB, and TC is determined as the execution timing of the erasing effect. However, if the command could not be received normally, or if the execution timing of the erasing effect was not determined normally due to the occurrence of some event (predetermined event) such as an error on the effect control board 12 side, the pending continuous notification target There is a risk that the specific display will remain displayed without executing the erasing effect in the variation.

When such an abnormality occurs (when a predetermined event occurs), the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the characteristic part 010AK receives a small win start designation command (also referred to as a fanfare command) as shown in FIG. 10-19. , the specific display is erased at the timing TD during the big win game state of the big win via the small win.

That is, when the small win start designation command is received and the specific display is still displayed without execution of the erasing performance despite the fact that the small win is subject to the continuous notification of suspension, the specific display is still displayed at the timing TD. Clear the display. By doing so, even when the erasing effect is not executed normally, the specific display can be suitably erased. In addition, the player is prevented from misunderstanding that the specific display has not been erased and the right to win still remains despite the small win (big win via small win) that is the target of the continuous notification of suspension. can be prevented.

Incidentally, when the symbol jackpot is achieved without going through the small jackpot, the specific display may be erased at the timing TD based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command.

As shown in FIG. 10-19, the specific display erasing timing TD (specific timing) when a predetermined event occurs is a timing later than the specific display erasing timings TA to TC (predetermined timings) during normal operation. . By doing so, it is possible to prevent the specific display from being erased at the specific timing even though the predetermined timing at which the erasing effect can be executed still remains, and giving a sense of incompatibility.

FIG. 10-20 is a flow chart showing the operation of the elimination effect process. The erasing effect process is executed within the effect process during variable display in step S172 of FIG. 9 during variable display. The erasing effect process is a process for executing an erasing effect according to the display mode of the specific display at the erasing timing of the specific display determined based on the variation pattern.

In the erasing effect process shown in FIG. 10-20, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether it is time to execute the erasing effect based on the result of determining the erasing timing in the erasing effect setting process and the elapsed time from the start of variation. is determined (step 010AKS031). In step 010AKS031, if the current change is the notification target of the pending continuous notification and the erasing timing has been determined, it is determined whether or not the erasing timing (timing TA, TB, or TC) has come. If it is not the time to execute the erasing effect (step 010AKS031; No), the erasing effect process is terminated.

If it is time to execute the erasing effect (step 010AKS031; Yes), it is determined whether or not the specific display is displayed in the first mode by referring to the specific display mode storage area (step 010AKS032).

When the specific display is displayed in the first mode (step 010AKS032; Yes), the image display device 5 is set to execute a first clear effect as a clear effect for clearing the specific display (step 010AKS033). At step 010AKS033, control for executing the first elimination effect is performed based on the effect control data corresponding to the first elimination effect. As a result, the specific display is erased.

After that, the on-hold continuous notification flag is reset to the off state (step 010AKS034).

When the specific display is not displayed in the first mode (step 010AKS032; No), that is, when the specific display is displayed in the second mode, the image display device 5 performs the second erasing effect for erasing the specific display. A setting for executing the erasing effect is performed (step 010AKS035). At step 010AKS035, control for executing the second elimination effect is performed based on the effect control data corresponding to the second elimination effect.

Thus, in this embodiment, the first erasing effect is executed when the specific display is displayed in the first mode, and the first erasing effect is executed when the specific display is displayed in the second mode. A different second elimination effect is executed. For example, since the second erasing effect is executed in a situation more advantageous to the player than the first erasing effect, the mode is more flashy than the first erasing effect, the more intense mode, or the mode with a greater amount of effect (volume, amount of light, etc.). may be executed with By doing so, it is possible to execute the erasing effect in accordance with the degree of advantage for the player, the effect of the erasing effect can be enhanced, and the amusement is improved.

Thus, in this embodiment, the effect mode of the erasing effect is varied according to the display mode of the specific display, but the same erasing effect may be executed regardless of the display mode of the specific display, or It may be arranged that an erasing effect is executed in some cases. In addition, the effect mode of the erasing effect may be varied according to other conditions such as execution timing of the erasing effect.

In this embodiment, when the second erasing effect is executed, the specific display in the second mode is erased, but the specific display in the first mode is displayed again. Therefore, after executing the process of step 010AKS035, display setting is performed to display the specific display in the first mode in the display area of the image display device 5 (step 010AKS036).

After executing the processing of step 010AKS034 or step 010AKS036, the erasing effect completed flag indicating that the erasing effect has been executed in this variable display is set to ON state (step 010AKS037), and the erasing effect setting process is terminated. do.

When the erasing timing is normally determined at the start of the subject change of the pending continuous notification, the erasing effect setting process shown in FIG. 10-20 is executed to execute the erasing effect of erasing the specific display. become.

On the other hand, if a variation pattern specification command is missed, if a normal command cannot be received due to noise etc., a processing error in the erasing effect setting process, erasing effect cannot be executed by mistake for the variation pattern When a predetermined event such as when it is determined at the erasing timing (for example, when it is determined at the timing TB or TC for the variation pattern A) occurs and the erasing timing is not determined, or when the erasing effect is normally executed If the specific display is not erased, the specific display is erased by executing the second erasing effect setting process shown in FIG. will be

In the second erasing effect setting process shown in FIG. 10-21, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the received command buffer of the RAM 122, and receives a win start designation command (a small win start designation command, a big win start designation command) from the main substrate 11. It is determined whether or not a start designation command) has been received (step 010AKS041). If the winning start designation command has not been received (step 010AKS041; No), the second elimination effect setting process is terminated.

If the hit start designation command is received (step 010AKS041; Yes), by confirming the hold number 0 of the hold information storage area for effect control, etc., the variation executed this time (hit this time) is a hold continuous notification (Step 010AKS042). If it is not the target of the continuous reservation notification (step 010AKS042; No), the second erasing effect setting process is terminated.

If it is the notification target of the pending continuous notification (step 010AKS042; Yes), it is determined whether or not the elimination effect completed flag indicating that the elimination effect has been executed in the variation executed this time is in the ON state (step 010AKS043). ). If the erased effect completed flag is ON (step 010AKS043; Yes), it means that the erased effect is executed normally in the change of the notification target of the current holding continuous notification, so the erased effect completed flag is reset to the OFF state. Then (step 010AKS044), the second elimination effect setting process is terminated.

If the erasing effect completed flag is off (step 010AKS043; No), it means that the erasing effect is not normally executed in the change of the notification target of the current pending continuous notification, so the jackpot game state (jackpot via small win ), a setting is made for executing the erasing effect at the timing TD (step 010AKS045). In this way, the control of erasing the specific display based on the reception of the hit start designation command when the erasing effect is not normally executed in the change of the notification target of the pending continuous notification is also called specific control.

Thereafter, by referring to the specific display mode storage area, it is determined whether or not the specific display is displayed in the first mode (step 010AKS046). When the specific display is displayed in the first mode (step 010AKS046; Yes), the pending continuous notification flag is reset to the off state (step 010AKS047), and the second erasing effect setting process is terminated.

If the specific display is not displayed in the first mode (step 010AKS046; No), that is, if the specific display is displayed in the second mode, the specific display is displayed in the first mode in the display area of the image display device 5. A display setting is made to do so (step 010AKS048), and the second elimination effect setting process is terminated. As described above, when the specific display is displayed in the second mode and the erasing effect is not executed normally, the second mode is executed in the same manner as when the normal erasing effect is executed. Control is performed to change the specific display to the first mode. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable or distrustful due to the continuous display of the specific display of the second mode that is advantageous to the player.

Next, an example of the performance operation of the characteristic portion 010AK will be described. FIG. 10-22 shows an effect operation example in the case where the holding continuous notification is executed in the jackpot game state and the elimination effect is executed in the holding continuous notification target variation. FIG. 10-22(A) shows the image display device 5 when the jackpot is won. The image display device 5 displays a character image with pieces and the characters "big win", and the number "777" (small pattern) is displayed in the upper right part to indicate a big win (big win in pattern or big win via small win). It is shown that

After that, the first round of the jackpot game state is started. In the jackpot game state, the current round display is displayed in the upper left portion of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 10-22(B), for example.

In this embodiment, the fourth round in the jackpot game state is the execution timing of the pending notification. When it is determined to execute the pending continuous notification, the round in the jackpot gaming state is completed, and when it is the 4th round, as shown in FIG. A specific display 010AK001 (first specific display 010AK001) in the first mode showing a "V" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 as a hold continuous notification for notifying that the user is going to continue. As shown in FIG. 10-22(D), the first specific display 010AK001 moves to the display area 010AK002 provided in the lower right portion of the image display device 5 and is displayed in a reduced size.

The first specific display 010AK001 is continuously displayed in the display area 010AK002 until at least the variable display that becomes the hit of the notification target is executed after execution of the pending continuous notification. As a result, it is possible to continuously notify that there is a win in the hold (that the game will be held in the reserve), and the variable display of the notification target becomes easy to understand.

In addition, the specific display may not always be displayed until at least the variable display that becomes the hit of the notification target is executed after the execution of the pending continuous notification, for example, a predetermined effect (notice effect or reach effect) is executed In such cases, it may be temporarily made invisible.

After that, when the big win game state ends, for example, as shown in FIG. XXXX pt") is displayed, and the jackpot game state ends.

When the jackpot game state ends, as shown in FIG. 10-22(F), in the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols based on the hold information is started. In FIG. 10-22(F), the downward arrow indicates that the decorative design is variably displayed in each decorative design display area.

In the case of the object change of the holding continuous notification, for example, as shown in FIG.

For example, when it is decided to execute the elimination effect at the timing TB during this fluctuation (timing at the start of normal reach), as shown in FIG. , and is enlarged and displayed in the center of the image display device 5 .

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-22(I), the entire image display device 5 is blacked out and becomes invisible, and the first erasing effect is executed in which the first specific display 010AK001 is erased. .

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-22(I), the decoration symbol "7" is stopped in the middle decoration symbol display area, and the displayed result becomes a winning symbol. In this way, in the variable display that is the target of the continuous notification on hold, the erasing effect of erasing the specific display is executed. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect as if the specific display was digested and a win (big win) was achieved.

FIG. 10-23 shows an effect operation example in the case where the holding continuous notification is executed in the jackpot game state and the elimination effect is not executed in the holding continuous notification target variation. 10-23(A) to (G) are the same as those of FIGS. 10-22(A) to (G). When the execution timing of the erasing effect cannot be determined normally due to the occurrence of a predetermined event (missing command, error in the effect control board 12, etc.) at the start of the pending continuous notification target fluctuation, FIG. 10-23 (H) As shown, the display result is a winning symbol while the first specific display 010AK001 is displayed in the display area 010AK002 without executing the erasing effect.

After that, when a small win start designation command (fanfare command) is received, the image display device 5 displays a character image made up of pieces and the characters "big win" as shown in FIG. 10-23(I). , a number "777" (small pattern) is displayed in the upper right portion to notify that a big win (a big win via a small win) has been achieved.

Subsequently, the first round of the big hit game state is started based on the occurrence of the V prize in the small hit game state, but as shown in FIG. 010AK001 has been erased. This is the erasing effect at the timing TD.

In this embodiment, the image display device 5 is provided with a plurality of display layers, and different images can be displayed on each display layer. A display priority is set for each display layer, and an image of a display layer having a high display priority is displayed on the near side as viewed from the player. As shown in FIG. 10-23(I), the effect (fanfare effect) for notifying that a big hit has been achieved is achieved by setting the display layer higher than the display area 010AK002 (specific display). are also preferentially displayed. In this way, by erasing the specific display at the timing TD during the fanfare production when the display area 010AK002 (specific display) is hidden, the player may feel uncomfortable that the specific display is suddenly erased. can be prevented.

The specific timing for erasing the specific display when the erasing effect is not normally executed is not limited to the timing TD of the jackpot game state. For example, the specific timing may be the timing during fluctuation or the timing when the symbols are aligned. In this case, the specific timing is preferably a timing at which the specific display can be erased without feeling uncomfortable. For example, when the specific timing is fluctuating, it is preferable that the timing is later than the latest predetermined timing among the predetermined timings at which the erasing effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the inconsistency of the performance, and to prevent the specific display from being erased regardless of the erasing performance at the stage where the erasing performance can still be executed, thereby preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable or distrustful. can.

Further, the specific timing may be the same timing as the execution timing of another effect, and the specific display may be erased during execution of the other effect. By doing so, it is possible to erase the specific display without a sense of discomfort. For example, the specific timing may be the execution timing of an effect that causes a character to move. Then, for example, in the case of displaying a role object action effect on the image display device 5 in accordance with an effect of moving a role object, the display layer of the role object action effect is set to a higher level than the specific display, and A specific display may be erased while the effect is being displayed. By doing so, it is possible to erase the specific display without discomfort during the performance of moving the character. In addition, when the specific timing is set to the jackpot game state, the specific display is erased based on the receipt of the hit designation command. The specific display may be erased based on the elapsed time of or the reception of the pattern confirmation designation command.

FIG. 10-24 shows an effect operation example when the second elimination effect is executed. In FIG. 10-24(A), the second mode specific display 010AK003 (second specific display 010AK003) indicating "W" is displayed in the display area 010AK002 of the image display device 5, and the left and right decoration pattern display areas It shows that the decoration pattern of "7" has stopped and is in the ready-to-win state.

For example, when it is decided to execute the erasing effect at the timing TB during this fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 5 is enlarged and displayed in the center.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-24(C), an effect is displayed in which the image display device 5 is torn apart, and a second erasing effect is executed in which the second specific display 010AK003 is erased. Thus, the effect mode of the second elimination effect is different from the effect mode of the first elimination effect shown in FIG. 10-22(I).

Since the second erasing effect is executed in a situation more advantageous to the player than the first erasing effect, it is executed in a flashier mode, a more intense mode, and a mode with a greater amount of effect (volume, amount of light, etc.) than the first erasing effect. may be made. For example, the sound may not be output in the first erasing effect, and the sound may be output in the second erasing effect. Further, while the performance accessory operates in the second elimination performance, the performance accessory may not operate in the first elimination performance, or the operation amount of the performance performance accessory in the first elimination performance. may be less than the first erasing effect. By doing so, it is possible to execute a different erasing effect depending on the display mode of the specific display. Then, it is possible to execute the erasing performance in accordance with the degree of advantage of the player, to enhance the performance effect of the erasing performance, and to improve the amusement.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-24(D), the decoration symbol "7" stops in the middle decoration symbol display area, and the display result is a big win. When the second erasing effect is executed, the second specific display 010AK003 is erased, but the first specific display 010AK001 is displayed in the display area 010AK002. As a result, the second specific display 010AK003 is erased so that a performance as if a big win has occurred can be executed, and by re-displaying the first specific display 010AK001, the fact that there is a hit in the reserve can be continued. can be notified.

After the execution of the second erasing effect, the first specific display 010AK001 is not re-displayed, and in the subsequent advantageous state, the continuous continuous notification on hold is executed again, and in response to the continuous continuous notification on hold, the first A specific display 010AK001 may be displayed. By doing so, if a win is obtained while the second specific display 010AK003 is being displayed, the continuous suspension notification is executed again, so that the continuous suspension notification can be expected to loop. become.

As shown in FIG. 10-24, by executing the erasing effect of erasing the specific display in the variable display targeted for the continuous on-hold notification, the variable display targeted for execution of the continuous on-hold notification becomes easier to understand. In addition, since the erasing effect is executed when the specific display is erased, it becomes clear that the specific display has been erased, and the sense of incongruity caused by erasing the specific display can be reduced. Also, the variable display corresponding to the specific display becomes clear, and a game machine that is easy for the player to understand can be provided.

FIG. 10-25 shows an effect operation example in the case where the elimination effect (second elimination effect) is not executed in the pending continuous notification target change when the second specific display 010AK003 is displayed. In FIG. 10-25(A), the second mode specific display 010AK003 (second specific display 010AK003) indicating "W" is displayed in the display area 010AK002 of the image display device 5, and the left and right decoration pattern display areas It shows that the decoration pattern of "7" has stopped and is in the ready-to-win state.

Due to the occurrence of a predetermined event (missing command, error in the effect control board 12, etc.) at the start of the pending continuous notification target fluctuation, when the execution timing of the erasing effect cannot be determined normally, in FIG. 10-25 (B) As shown, the display result is a winning symbol while the second specific display 010AK003 is displayed in the display area 010AK002 without executing the erasing effect.

After that, when a small win start designation command (fanfare command) is received, the image display device 5 displays a character image with pieces and the characters "big win" as shown in FIG. 10-25(C). , a number "777" (small pattern) is displayed in the upper right portion to notify that a big win (a big win via a small win) has been achieved.

Subsequently, the first round of the jackpot game state is started, but as shown in FIG. 10-25(D), the second specific display 010AK003 in the display area 010AK002 is changed to the first specific display 010AK001. This is the second elimination effect at the timing TD.

In this way, when the second specific display 010AK003 is displayed, if the erasing effect (second erasing effect) is not executed in the pending continuous notification target variation, the second specific display 010AK003 is displayed at the timing TD. Control to change to 1 specific display 010AK001 is executed. As a result, despite being controlled to the big win game state (small win game state), the specific display of the second mode, which is an advantageous mode for the player, is continuously displayed to make the player expect excessively, It is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful of the player because the player is not as advantageous as expected after that.

(Modified example of characteristic portion 010AK)
This characteristic portion is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further characteristics may be added. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above embodiments are essential configurations, and some of them may be omitted. Also, this characteristic portion and another characteristic portion may be combined as appropriate.

Although only one specific display is displayed in the above embodiment, a plurality of specific displays may be displayed at the same time. For example, when the degree of advantage of the winning type is indicated by the display mode of the specific display, the number of pending hits may be indicated by the number of specific displays.

The continuous notification on hold, the specific display, the erasing effect, and the effects and display modes when erasing the specific display at a specific timing in the above embodiments are examples, and the effects and display modes of each effect may be arbitrary. For example, in the above embodiment, there are a plurality of types of specific display and erasure effects, but only one type may be used.

The processing contents, determination ratios, and various effects determination methods of the flowcharts shown in the above embodiments and modifications are examples, and the same effects as those in the above embodiments can be obtained, and the effects shown in the above embodiments can be achieved. It is optional as long as it can be suitably executed.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 010AK)
(1) The game machine according to the characteristic part 010AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the characteristic part 010AK) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big win game state, a small win game state) that is advantageous to a player,
A pending storage means (for example, a pending information storage area for effect control) capable of storing information related to variable display as pending information;
When controlled to the advantageous state, a notification effect (for example, continuous notification on hold) for notifying that the hold information corresponding to the control to the advantageous state is stored in the hold storage means can be executed. Production execution means (for example, production control CPU 120),
Specific display means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a specific display when the notification effect is executed;
At a predetermined timing (for example, timing TA, TB, or TC) of the variable display corresponding to the specific display, erasing effect execution means (for example, step 010AKS033, step 010AKS033, Effect control CPU 120) that executes the processing of step 010AKS035,
If the specific display is not erased at the predetermined timing due to the occurrence of a predetermined event (for example, a missing variation pattern command or an error in the erasing effect setting process) while the specific display is being displayed, the specific display is not erased at the predetermined timing. Special control can be executed to erase the specific display at a later specific timing (for example, timing TD) (for example, the process of step 010AKS045 can be executed).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful of the player due to the continuous display of the specific display, and to suitably execute the notification effect.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
game control means (for example, the main board 11, the game control microcomputer 100, and the CPU 103) for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means (for example, production control board 12, production control CPU 120) for controlling production based on information from the game control means,
When the specific display is not erased at the predetermined timing, the effect control means can not normally receive information (for example, a variation pattern designation command) at the start of the variable display from the game control means, the game control The special control may be executed based on information (for example, winning start designation command) received from the means at the start of the advantageous state.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful of the player due to the continuous display of the specific display, and to suitably execute the notification effect.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The effect at the start of the advantageous state, which is executed based on the information received at the start of the advantageous state, is set to have a higher display priority than the specific display,
The specific display may be erased (for example, FIGS. 10-23(H) to 10-23(J)) during the effect period at the start of the advantageous state.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful of the player due to the continuous display of the specific display, and to suitably execute the notification effect.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
There are a plurality of predetermined timings,
The specific timing may be a timing later than the last timing among a plurality of predetermined timings (eg, FIGS. 10-19).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the specific display being erased in a situation where the execution timing of the specific display erasing effect still remains.

(5) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The specific display means can display the specific display in one of a plurality of display modes including at least a first mode and a second mode that is more advantageous to the player than the first mode. ,
When the specific display is displayed in the second mode and the specific display is not erased at the predetermined timing due to the occurrence of a predetermined event, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the first display mode at the specific timing. It may be possible to execute control to change from the mode to the second mode (eg, FIGS. 10-25).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful of the player due to the continuous display of the specific display of the second mode, and it is possible to suitably execute the notification effect.

(Explanation relating to association of characteristic portions)
Each configuration relating to a characteristic portion may be appropriately combined with part or all of each configuration relating to another characteristic portion. Features that are combined in this way, or individual features that are not combined, may be combined with part or all of each configuration relating to other features as appropriate.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and range of equivalents of the scope of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko game machine 11... Main board 12... Effect control board

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player and capable of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values with different degrees of advantage for the player ,
When a special display result is derived as a display result of variable display by performing variable display, it is possible to control to a special state, and it is possible to control to the advantageous state based on the game medium passing through the specific area in the special state. a control means;
vibration detection means capable of detecting vibration;
vibration abnormality determination means for determining occurrence of vibration abnormality based on the detection result of the vibration detection means;
Abnormality notification means for notifying vibration abnormality when the vibration abnormality determination means determines that a vibration abnormality has occurred;
a vibration effect executing means capable of executing a vibration effect that generates vibration,
executing the vibration effect based on the game medium passing through the specific area in the special state;
Either a strong monitoring state in which the vibration abnormality determination means is likely to determine that a vibration abnormality has occurred, or a weak monitoring state in which the vibration abnormality determination means is less likely to determine that a vibration abnormality has occurred than in the strong monitoring state. is controllable and
control to the strong monitoring state when controlled to the special state, and control to the weak monitoring state when the game medium passes through the specific area in the special state;
The vibration abnormality determination means determines occurrence of the vibration abnormality by determining whether or not the result of detection by the vibration detection means reaches a threshold value,
a threshold for determining the occurrence of vibration abnormality is smaller in the strong monitoring state than in the weak monitoring state;
The vibration effect executing means is capable of executing an effect corresponding to a high set value among the set values that is highly advantageous to the player when the vibration effect is executed.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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