JP7249042B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to gaming machines typified by pachinko gaming machines and the like.

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is a kind of game machine, a win-or-fail judgment is performed when a game ball enters a ball-entering means, and when it is judged to be a big hit in the win-or-fail judgment, a jackpot game is started. (See Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2014-209952 A

Not all game balls entered into the ball entering means are stored as reserved balls, but an upper limit number is determined in advance. Therefore, a game ball exceeding the upper limit becomes a wasted ball, and the player has to pay attention not to generate a wasted ball while playing the game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of preventing waste balls from being generated while attracting attention to the game.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention comprises ball entry means that allows a game ball flowing down a game area to enter, ball entry detection means that detects a game ball that has entered the ball entry means, Triggered by the detection of a game ball by the entering ball detection means, a privilege grant determination means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege advantageous to the player; Symbol variation control means for executing symbol variation for final display, reservation storage means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of determination information used for determination by the privilege provision determination means, and game balls flowing down the game area. a guide means having an entrance into which a game ball can enter ; Entering ball determining means for determining whether or not the game ball discharged from the above has entered the entering ball means; and a notification control means for notifying the retention number indicating the number of game balls staying in the guidance means, and the notification control means controls the ball entry determination means to Based on the determination that the ejected game ball has entered the ball entering means, the number of stays is reduced by one and the number of reservations is increased by one, and the game is played by the entry detection means. When the ball is detected, the total number of the holding number and the staying number is calculated, and when the total number of the holding number and the staying number reaches the upper limit number of the holding storage means, the upper limit number is reached. It is characterized by executing a notification performance of the content of notifying that it has arrived .

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of wasted balls while attracting the player's attention to the game.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment; FIG. 1. It is explanatory drawing which expands and shows the game board provided in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 1. It is explanatory drawing which expands and shows the game ball path|passage and distribution apparatus which were provided in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 4 is a plan view of the game ball passage shown in FIG. 3; FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal structure of the sorting apparatus shown in FIG. (A) to (C) are explanatory diagrams of a permanent holding image and a temporary holding image. 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows with a block the electrical structure of the main-control board and peripheral equipment provided in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows with a block the electrical structure of the sub-control board and peripheral device which were provided in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. It is an explanatory diagram showing a part of the storage contents of the RAM provided in the main control board, (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the storage contents of the first special figure reservation storage unit, (B) is the second special figure reservation storage unit FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing stored contents; (A) is an explanatory diagram of the storage contents of the RAM mounted on the game control microcomputer, (B) is an explanatory diagram of the first special figure pending effect storage section, (C) is an explanation of the second special figure pending effect storage section It is a diagram. (A) is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot type determination table, and (C) is an explanatory diagram of a reach determination table. It is a flow chart of the main side main control processing executed by the game control microcomputer. 13 is a flowchart of a main side timer interrupt process executed by a game control microcomputer in the main side main control process shown in FIG. 12; 14 is a flow chart of sensor detection processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 13. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of specific area passage detection processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 13; 14 is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 13; 17 is a flowchart of a special figure 2 jackpot determination process executed by a game control microcomputer in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 16. FIG. It is a flowchart of the sub-side main control processing executed by the effect control microcomputer. 18. It is a flowchart of the reception interruption process which the microcomputer for production|presentation control performs in the sub side main control process shown in FIG. 18. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing which the microcomputer for production|presentation control performs in the sub side main control processing shown in FIG. 18. It is a flowchart of the 10ms timer interruption process which the microcomputer for production|presentation control performs in the sub side main control process shown in FIG. 21. It is a flowchart of the receiving command analysis process which the microcomputer for production|presentation control performs in 10 ms timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 23 is a flow chart of a variation production start process executed by the production control microcomputer in the received command analysis process shown in FIG. 22. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of suspension control processing executed by the performance control microcomputer in the received command analysis processing shown in FIG. 22. FIG. (A) to (D) are explanatory diagrams of the notification effect.

A gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in particular, a pachinko gaming machine called a one-type two-type mixed machine will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the following explanation, when explaining the direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine, the direction viewed from the player playing the game facing the pachinko gaming machine is used as a reference. Specifically, the left-right direction and the up-down direction of each part of the pachinko game machine are the left-right direction and the up-down direction viewed from the player. Also, the direction toward the player is defined as the front, and the direction away from the player is defined as the rear.

[Main Configuration of Pachinko Machines]
As shown in FIG. 1 , the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a gaming machine frame 16 . The game machine frame 16 is composed of a front frame 18, an inner frame (not shown), and an outer frame (not shown) in order from the front side. The front frame 18 includes a handle 4, a speaker 8, an effect button 9, a left side lamp 23a, a right side lamp 23b, a batted ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper tray) 24, and a surplus ball receiving tray (also referred to as a lower tray). ) 25.

The handle 4 is provided at the lower right side of the front frame 18, that is, at a position where a player playing a game facing the pachinko game machine 1 can hold it with the right hand. The handle 4 includes a touch switch 92 (FIG. 7), a firing lever 4a, and a firing stop button 4b. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4, and is arranged at a portion touched by the right hand of the player holding the handle 4. As shown in FIG. The shooting lever 4a is for adjusting the shooting strength of the game ball, and is rotatably provided on the handle 4. As shown in FIG. The shooting stop button 4b is for stopping the shooting of the game ball when the game ball is being shot, and is provided at a position that can be operated by the thumb of the right hand holding the handle 4.例文帳に追加The speakers 8 are provided at the upper left and right corners of the front frame 18, respectively, and output sounds such as music, sound effects, and notification sounds according to the content of the presentation.

The performance button 9 is provided in a portion of the front frame 18 that covers the upper side of the batted ball supply tray 24.例文帳に追加In other words, the effect button 9 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can press it with the right hand or the left hand. A push-on type button switch, for example, can be adopted as the effect button 9 . The performance button 9 incorporates a performance button vibration motor 9b (FIG. 8) and a performance button lamp 9c (FIG. 8). The production button vibrating motor 9b vibrates the production button 9, and vibrates at a predetermined timing during a period when the production button 9 is effectively pressed. The production button lamp 9c can be an LED. The effect button lamp 9c lights up or blinks when the effect button 9 is pressed during the period when the effect button 9 is pressed. The surface of the effect button 9 is formed of a translucent material, and is devised so that the player can visually recognize the light emitted from the effect button lamp 9c.

The performance button 9 has a built-in elastic member (not shown) such as a spring for returning the pressed performance button 9 to the position before the pressing operation, and the performance button 9 is released from the pressed state. Then, the state before the pressing operation is restored by the restoring force of the elastic member. When the player presses the performance button 9 during a period in which the pressing operation of the performance button 9 is valid, a specific performance is performed. Hereinafter, a specific effect triggered by the operation of the effect button 9 will be referred to as a button effect.

A left side lamp 23a is provided on the left side of the front frame 18, and a right side lamp 23b is provided on the right side. The portion of the front frame 18 where the left side lamp 23a and the right side lamp 23b are provided is translucent, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged inside the translucent portion. Each LED is capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors, lights up or blinks according to the content of the presentation, and further changes the color of light emitted.

A hitting ball supply plate (also referred to as an upper plate) 24 is provided on the lower center side of the front frame 18 . The hit ball supply tray 24 stores game balls paid out from the rental ball payout device 80 (FIG. 7) and the prize ball payout device 500 (FIG. 7), or stores game balls to be supplied to the shooting device 90 (FIG. 7). It is for A surplus ball receiving tray (also referred to as a lower tray) 25 is provided below the hitting ball supply tray 24 in the front frame 18 . The surplus ball receiving tray 25 stores game balls exceeding the number of game balls that can be stored in the batted ball supply tray 24. - 特許庁

Also, the pachinko game machine 1 includes a game board 2, a glass plate 5, and an effect display device 7. - 特許庁The game board 2 is arranged substantially in the center of the game board 2, that is, at a position substantially facing the player's face. The performance display device 7 is arranged on the rear side of the game board 2, and its screen is exposed from substantially the center of the game board 2.例文帳に追加The game board 2 includes a downstream direction adjusting member 6, a downstream direction adjusting peg group 12, three general prize winning ports 13, a center decorative body 15, a rail member 17, a first big prize winning device 30, and a A second prize winning device 40, a display device 50, a game ball passage 300, and a sorting device 400 are provided. The sorting device 400 is an example of ball-entering means.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, on the board surface of the game board 2 and to the right of the screen of the effect display device 7, there is formed a game area 3 in which game balls can flow down (roll). The game area 3 is not formed on the left side of the effect display device 7 . The pachinko game machine 1 has a configuration in which a game is played by shooting game balls to the right. In other words, the configuration is such that the game is always played by performing only so-called right-handed hitting. A plurality of game nails 14 are driven into the board surface of the game board 2 for changing the flowing direction of the game ball. The front side of the board surface of the game board 2 is covered with a transparent glass plate 5. - 特許庁LEDs are provided at a plurality of locations on the game board 2, and in FIG. 8, these LEDs are collectively indicated as "board lamps 2a". Each LED that constitutes the board lamp 2a can emit light in a plurality of colors, lights up or blinks according to the content of the effect, and further changes the color of the emitted light.

The first big winning device 30 is arranged below the sorting device 400 in the game board 2 , and the second big winning device 40 is arranged above the game area 3 . The first big winning device 30 includes a first opening/closing member 31 that opens and closes the first big winning hole 32, and the second big winning device 40 has a second opening/closing member 41 that opens and closes the second big winning hole 42. Prepare. The first big winning hole 32 and the second big winning hole 42 are each formed in a size that allows a plurality of game balls to win (enter a ball) at the same time. The first opening/closing member 31 is formed in a plate shape elongated in the left-right direction, and is configured to be rotatable about the left and right lower ends as a rotation axis. In addition, the second opening/closing member 41 is formed in a plate shape elongated in the left-right direction, and is configured to be able to advance and retreat from the board surface of the game board 2 . When the second opening/closing member 41 retreats backward from the board surface of the game board 2, the second big prize winning port 42 opens, and when it advances forward, the second big prize winning port 42 closes. Hereinafter, when describing items common to the first big winning device 30 and the second big winning device 40, they are simply referred to as big winning devices. In addition, when describing matters common to the first big winning hole 32 and the second big winning hole 42, they are simply referred to as big winning holes.

Inside the second big winning device 40, there are a specific area (also called a V winning area, not shown) and a non-specific area (not shown) through which the game balls that have won the second big winning opening 42 can pass. ) is formed. A game ball passing through the specific area is detected by a specific area sensor 45 (FIG. 8). The second opening/closing member 41 retracts rearward from the board surface when a small win, which will be described later, occurs, so that the game ball can enter the second big winning hole 42.例文帳に追加Then, when the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 42 passes through the specific area and is detected by the specific area sensor 45, a two-type jackpot occurs. Hereinafter, the period required from the opening of the large winning slot to the closing thereof will be referred to as the opening period of the large winning slot, and the period from the opening of the large winning slot to the next opening will be referred to as the round. Also, a game from the start of the first round to the end of the final round when a big win occurs is called a big win game. In addition, a game from when the second big winning port 42 is opened until it is closed when a small win occurs is called a small win game.

A display device 50 is provided on the left side of the game board 2 . The display devices 50 include a first special symbol display device 51 that variably displays the first special symbol (also referred to as special symbol 1) and a second special symbol display that variably displays the second special symbol (also referred to as special symbol 2). device 52, the first special symbol retention indicator 51a that displays the number of memory of operation suspension of the first special symbol display device 51, and the second special symbol that displays the number of memory of operation suspension of the second special symbol display device 52 and a pending indicator 52a (FIG. 7).

Hereinafter, when describing matters common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, it is simply referred to as a special symbol. In addition, when describing matters common to the first special symbol display device 51 and the second special symbol display device 52, they are simply referred to as special symbol display devices. Each special symbol indicator is composed of a plurality of LEDs. Each LED constituting each special symbol display is lit in a predetermined lighting pattern, and the combination of the lit LED and the unlit LED represents the special symbol, and the lit LED and the unlit A state in which the combination of LEDs is changing represents a variable display of special symbols. Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the special symbol from when the special symbol starts the variable display until the special symbol is confirmed and displayed is called the special symbol variation pattern.

When the game ball wins the first starting port 401 (FIG. 5) provided in the sorting device 400, the first special symbol display 51 variably displays the first special symbol. Also, when the game ball wins the first starting port 401 while the first special symbol display 51 is displaying the first special symbol, the first special symbol display 51 is triggered by the winning. The operation, that is, the pattern variation of the first special symbol is suspended, and the memory number indicating the number of the operation suspension is displayed by the first special symbol suspension display 51a. Hereinafter, the memory number of operation suspension of the first special symbol display device 51 is referred to as the first special symbol suspension number.

Also, when the game ball wins the second starting port 402 (FIG. 5) provided in the sorting device 400, the second special symbol display 52 variably displays the second special symbol. In addition, when the game ball wins the second starting port 402 while the second special symbol display 52 is displaying the second special symbol, the second special symbol display 52 is triggered by the winning. The operation, that is, the pattern variation of the second special symbol is suspended, and the memory number indicating the number of the operation suspension is displayed by the second special symbol suspension display 52a. Hereinafter, the number of operation suspensions stored in the second special symbol display 52 is referred to as a second special symbol suspension number. In addition, when describing the matter common to the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number, it is simply referred to as the special figure reservation number. The first starting port 401 and the second starting port 402 are examples of ball entry means.

Hereinafter, the period from when the special symbol display device starts the variable display of the special symbols to when the special symbols are fixedly displayed is referred to as one variation of the special symbols. In addition, the fact that the special figure reservation number decreases by one ball each time the special symbol is changed once is called digestion of the special figure reservation number.

Also, when the game ball wins the first starting port 401 (FIG. 5) provided in the sorting device 400, for example, a big hit determination (also called a big hit lottery) that determines whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss is performed. executed. Then, the first special symbol display device 51 confirms and displays the first special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination after a predetermined time has passed since the variable display of the first special symbol is started. Here, when the confirmed and displayed first special symbol is a special symbol indicating a big win, the first big winning hole 32 opens and closes. A plurality of types with different maximum number of rounds are set as the types of one-type jackpots according to special figure 1 (FIG. 11(B)).

Further, when it is determined that the big win is a small win, the second opening/closing member 41 is retracted from the board surface, and the second big winning opening 42 is opened. In the pachinko game machine 1, only in the first round (first round), the second big winning hole 42 opens and closes, and when the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 42 wins a specific area (V winning), two kinds of A big win occurs, and the first big prize winning port 32 opens and closes from the second round to the final round. In the pachinko game machine 1, the probability of the game ball winning the second big winning hole 42 passing through the specific area is set to 100%. It should be noted that the probability that the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 42 will pass through the specific area may be less than 100% (for example, 10%).

Also, when the game ball wins the second starting port 402 (FIG. 5) provided in the distribution device 400, for example, similarly to the first starting port 401, it is determined whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. Big hit determination (also called big hit lottery) is executed. Note that the determination contents of the first starting port 401 and the second starting port 402 may be different. Then, the second special symbol display device 52 confirms and displays the second special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination after a predetermined time has passed since the variable display of the second special symbol is started. Here, when the second special symbol confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a big win, a first kind big win occurs and the first big winning port 32 opens and closes in the same manner as in the case of the special figure 1.例文帳に追加

Also, when it is determined as a small win in the big win determination, the second opening/closing member 41 retreats from the board surface and the second big winning opening 42 opens, as in the case of the special figure 1 . In the pachinko game machine 1, only in the first round (first round), the second big winning hole 42 opens and closes, and when the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 42 wins a specific area (V winning), two kinds of A big win occurs, and the first big prize winning port 32 opens and closes from the second round to the final round. Therefore, in this case, both the first starting port 401 and the second starting port 402 are likely to generate a 1st-class jackpot or a 2nd-class jackpot.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, the probability of judging a big win in judging a big win (hereinafter referred to as a "big win probability") is fixed, and a high probability state in which the probability of a big win is higher than normal does not exist in this model. Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 1 does not have a time-saving function for shortening the variation time of special symbols. In addition, since it does not have a normal symbol display and a normal electric accessory (electric chew), there is a so-called electric sapo that suppresses the decrease in possession balls by frequently opening the normal electric accessory (electric chew). do not.

The flow-down direction adjusting member 6 is arranged above the second opening/closing member 41 in the game area 3 and changes the flow direction of the game balls flowing down toward the second prize winning opening 42 . The falling direction adjusting nail group 12 is composed of a plurality of game nails 14 and changes the flowing direction of the game balls flowing down toward the entrance 302 of the game ball passage 300 .

Three general winning holes 13 are arranged below the game area 3 . The center decorative body 15 is arranged on the upper part of the game board 2. - 特許庁The center decorative body 15 has translucency, and is provided with a plurality of LEDs that light up and blink in accordance with the contents of the presentation. The rail member 17 is arranged along the circumference of the game board 2 . The rail member 17 guides the game ball shot by the shooting device 90 ( FIG. 7 ) to the game area 3 . At the bottom center of the game board 2, an out port 19 for discharging game balls that have not won anywhere is opened.

(Game ball passage)
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the game ball passage 300 includes a guide member 301, a retention member 310, an entry sensor 315, an ejection member 316, and an ejection sensor 317. As shown in FIG. The guide member 301 serves to guide the game ball flowing down the game area 3 to the retention member 310 . The guide member 301 is formed in a horizontally long gutter shape with both ends opened. At the right end of the guide member 301, an entry port 302 is formed into which game balls flowing down the game area 3 can enter, and the open left end exit 303 is connected to a retention member 310 (FIG. 4). . The guide member 301 is inclined to the left from the inlet 302 , and the game ball P entering from the inlet 302 rolls and is guided to the staying member 310 . The front-rear width of the inner wall forming the guide member 301 is a width through which one game ball P can pass. The game ball passage 300 is an example of guiding means.

The retention member 310 is a member that retains the game ball P guided from the guide member 301 for a predetermined time, and is also called a crew. The retention member 310 has a peripheral wall 311 , a bottom wall 312 and a top wall 313 . As shown in FIG. 4, the retaining member 310 is formed in a substantially elliptical shape in plan view. FIG. 4 shows the top wall 313 removed. A flow-down port 314 is formed through the center of the bottom wall 312 to flow down the game ball P staying in the staying member 310 to the discharge member 316 (FIG. 3). The flow-down port 314 has a size that allows the game balls P to flow down one by one. The upper surface of the bottom wall 312 slopes downward from its peripheral edge toward the peripheral edge of the flow-down port 314 . A peripheral wall 311 is erected from the peripheral edge of the bottom wall 312 . The peripheral wall 311 prevents the game ball P rolling on the upper surface of the bottom wall 312 from leaking out of the retention member 310, and also serves to roll the rolling game ball P along the inner wall surface of the peripheral wall 311. do. The guide member 301 and the retention member 310 each have translucency, and are configured so that the game ball P that has entered from the inlet 302 passes through the guide member 301 and is retained in the retention member 310 can be visually observed. It is Note that the retention member 310 may be configured without the upper wall 313 .

The discharge member 316 is a member that discharges the game balls P flowing down from the flow-down port 314 of the retention member 310 to the sorting device 400 (FIG. 3). The discharge member 316 communicates with the downstream port 314 . The discharge member 316 protrudes forward from the board surface, and a discharge port 316a for discharging the game ball P that has flowed down from the flow-down port 314 to the discharge member 316 is formed on the lower surface of the front end. A discharge sensor 317 for detecting the game ball P discharged from the discharge port 316a is provided between the flow-down port 314 and the discharge port 316a (FIG. 3).

As shown in FIG. 5, a ball entrance 407 into which a game ball P can enter is opened in the upper part of the sorting device 400 . The game ball P discharged from the discharge port 316 a falls along the discharge direction 318 and enters the ball entrance 407 of the sorting device 400 . The game ball P that has entered from the entry port 302 stays in the retention member 310 for a predetermined period of time, and then is discharged from the discharge port 316a. In other words, the retention member 310 plays a role of delaying the time from when the game ball P enters from the entrance 302 to when it is discharged from the discharge port 316a.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the entry sensor 315 is a sensor for detecting the game ball P that has entered from the entry port 302 and is arranged between the entry port 302 and the exit 303 . A detection signal when the entry sensor 315 detects the game ball P is output to the main control board 60 (FIG. 7), and the game control microcomputer 61 enters the game through the entrance 302 based on the received detection signal. The number of entries, which is the number of spheres P, is counted. The entry sensor 315 is an example of entry detection means. A detection signal when the ejection sensor 317 detects the game ball P is output to the main control board 60 (FIG. 7), and the game control microcomputer 61 is ejected from the ejection port 316a based on the received detection signal. The number of discharges, which is the number of game balls P, is counted. In other words, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts the discharge number from the counted number of entries to determine the number of game balls P existing between the entry sensor 315 and the discharge sensor 317 (staying in the game ball passage 300). Calculate a certain number of stays. For example, if the number of entries is 5 and the number of exits is 2, the number of stays is 3 (=5-2).

(sorting device)
As shown in FIG. 5, the sorting device 400 has a housing 408, and an entrance 407 is formed in the upper surface of the housing 408. As shown in FIG. A first starting port 401 , a second starting port 402 , and a distribution member 406 are provided inside the housing 408 .
A distribution member 406 is provided downstream of the ball entrance 407 and upstream of the first start port 401 and the second start port 402 . The distribution member 406 is a member for distributing the game ball P entered from the ball entrance 407 to the first start port 401 or the second start port 402 . Distribution member 406 is configured to be rotatable in the right and left directions. The distribution member 406 alternately distributes the game balls P entered from the entrance 407 to the direction of the first start port 401 and the direction of the second start port 402 . For example, when the game ball P entering from the entrance 407 is distributed toward the first starting port 401 , the next game ball P is distributed toward the second starting port 402 . In the pachinko game machine 1, as described above, the game ball P discharged from the discharge port 316a is configured to enter the ball entrance 407 of the distribution device 400, so that the start ports 401 and 402 The entering game balls are all entering through the game ball passage 300. - 特許庁

The game ball P that has won the first starting hole 401 is detected by the first starting hole sensor 401 a ( FIG. 7 ), and the detection signal is output to the main control board 60 . The game control microcomputer 61 determines that the game ball P has entered the first starting hole 401 based on the detection signal output from the first starting hole sensor 401a, and displays the first special symbol indicator 51 as the first special symbol. The symbols are variably displayed, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the prize ball payout device 500 (FIG. 7).

Also, the game ball P that has won the second starting hole 402 is detected by the second starting hole sensor 402a (FIG. 7), and the detection signal is output to the main control board 60. FIG. The game control microcomputer 61 determines that the game ball P has entered the second starting hole 402 based on the detection signal output from the second starting hole sensor 402a, and displays the second special symbol indicator 52 as the second special symbol. The symbols are variably displayed, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the prize ball payout device 500 (FIG. 7). The first starting hole sensor 401a and the second starting hole sensor 402a are an example of an entering ball detection means.

The effect display device 7 displays moving images such as effect images, message images, preview preview images, demonstration images, and still images. The player plays the game while looking at those images from the front of the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加The effect display device 7 variably displays the effect pattern as the effect image in synchronization with the variable display of the special pattern. The production pattern is a pattern representing Arabic numerals (eg, 1 to 9). Note that the performance symbols may include symbols representing characters other than numbers, such as alphabets and special characters, and may be combined with symbols representing symbols other than numbers. As areas in which the effect display device 7 variably displays the effect symbols, a left effect symbol display area, a middle effect symbol display area, and a right effect symbol display area are set in order from the left. A left effect pattern 9L is variably displayed in the left effect pattern display area, a medium effect pattern 9C is variably displayed in the medium effect pattern display area, and a right effect pattern 9R is variably displayed in the right effect pattern display area (FIG. 2). Hereinafter, when describing items common to the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol display area and the right effect symbol display area, they are simply referred to as the effect symbol display area.

The main variation pattern (variation mode) of each performance design is a variation pattern in which the numbers represented by the performance design move downward from the top of the screen in ascending order, that is, a variation pattern in which the numbers are scrolled in the vertical direction. As a variation pattern, it is possible to use a horizontal scroll method in which the performance symbols move from one to the other on the left or right of the screen, a method in which the performance symbols are displayed at the same display position in ascending numerical order, or the like. In addition, the effect display device 7 displays a background image as the effect image in the background of each effect pattern. For example, the background image is a moving image such as a TV drama or a movie, a moving image obtained by converting the moving image into an animation, an animation, or an original moving image of a pachinko machine manufacturer. The effect display device 7 is a liquid crystal display device. As the effect display device 7, an organic EL display device, a display device using a dot matrix LED, or the like can be used.

A performance display device 7 variably displays each performance design in synchronism with the variable display of the special design, determines and displays each performance design at the same time as the special design is determined and displayed, and displays the big win determination result. Here, the fixed display means a stop display state in which the production pattern is completely stopped without fluctuating up and down or fluctuating again.

Hereinafter, the performance pattern that indicates that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit is called a big hit performance pattern, and the performance pattern that indicates that the result of the big hit determination is a small hit is called a small hit performance pattern, and the result of the big hit determination. A production design that indicates that the was a loss is called a loss production design. The big hit effect pattern or the small hit effect pattern is a state in which each effect pattern is aligned with the effect patterns representing the same number, that is, the state of the so-called zigzag pattern. For example, the jackpot effect pattern is a state in which the left effect pattern 9L, the middle effect pattern 9C and the right effect pattern 9R which are confirmed and displayed are arranged in the same odd-numbered effect pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the jackpot performance symbols "7, 7, 7" in which each performance symbol is "7" are confirmed and displayed. Further, for example, the small hit production pattern is a state in which each production pattern is arranged in an even number of production patterns. In addition, the lost performance pattern is a state in which the performance symbols representing the same number are not aligned, that is, the pattern is not in a grid pattern. For example, the confirmed and displayed left effect symbol 9L is "7", the middle effect symbol 9C is "6", and the right effect symbol 9R is "7". Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the performance design which the performance display device 7 synchronously displays with the special design will be referred to as a variation performance pattern, and the image displayed in the background of the variation performance pattern will be referred to as a background image. A background image is a still image or a moving image.

(hold image)
The variable performance pattern is variably displayed in synchronism with the variable display of the special figure variation pattern, and when the variation of the special symbol is suspended, the variation of the performance symbol is also suspended. That is, the special figure reservation number and the variable reservation number of the production design match.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the main reservation image HG on the screen of the effect display device 7 as an image representing the number of special reservation, and represents the number of temporary reservations (hereinafter referred to as the number of temporary reservations). A temporary holding image KG is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 7 as an image. This reservation image HG displays the total special figure reservation number, which is the total number of the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number. The number of book reservation images HG indicates the total number of special figure reservations. Therefore, when the variable reserved number of special symbols is 1, one main reserved image HG is displayed, and when the variable reserved number of special symbols is 2, two main reserved images HG are displayed, and the variable reserved number of special symbols is displayed. is 8, eight of the reserved images HG are displayed. That is, it is possible to identify the number of reserved special figure variations by the number of reserved images HG. Hereinafter, the total number of special figure reservations will be referred to as this number of reservations. In the pachinko game machine 1, the number of main reservations, which is the upper limit of the number of main reservations, is eight.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, four permanent holding images HG and four temporary holding images KG are displayed. In the illustrated example, the permanent hold image HG is an image representing a circle (circle), and the temporary hold image KG is an image in which a question mark (?) is displayed in a square (rectangle).

Temporary hold means, for example, a hold that is highly likely to be upgraded to a permanent hold in the future. The temporary retention number is, for example, the number of balls representing all or part of the number of stays in the game ball passage 300 . Specifically, a value obtained by subtracting the current number of permanent reservations from the maximum number of permanent reservations, which is the upper limit of the number of permanent reservations, is set as the upper limit of the number of temporary reservations. For example, if the number of real reservations is 8 and the current number of real reservations is 3, 5 balls (= 8 balls - 3 balls) is set as the temporary reservation upper limit number, and the temporary reservation image KG The display number is displayed within the range of the temporary hold upper limit number. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 sets the current staying number as the temporary holding number when the staying number is equal to or less than the temporary holding upper limit number. Specifically, when the upper limit of the number of temporary reservations is four balls, three temporary reservation images KG are displayed on the screen of the effect display device 7 when the number of stays is three balls.

On the other hand, when the staying number is greater than the temporary holding upper limit number, the pachinko game machine 1 does not display the total staying number in the game ball passage 300 as the temporary holding number, but corresponds to the temporary holding upper limit number. only show the number of For example, it is assumed that the current number of reserved balls is 3 balls and the number of staying balls in the game ball passage 300 is 9 balls. In this case, since the upper limit number of temporary holding is 5 balls (=8 balls-3 balls), 5 temporary holding images corresponding to 5 game balls out of 9 game balls in the game ball passage 300 KG is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 7 . That is, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the number of stays in the game ball passage 300 is greater than the temporary hold upper limit number, the number of game balls matching the temporary hold upper limit number is displayed as the temporary hold image KG, and the remaining balls are displayed. The number (hereinafter referred to as the surplus number) is not displayed. However, at this notification timing, even if the game ball is not displayed as the temporary holding image KG, the game ball staying in the game ball passage 300 is a game ball that may change to temporary holding in the future. When the permanent reservation is digested and the temporary reservation is promoted (changed) to the permanent reservation, the remaining game balls staying in the game ball passage 300 can be temporarily reserved.

Here, an example of how the permanent holding image HG and the temporary holding image KG change will be described with reference to FIG.
The screen of the effect display device 7 is provided with a temporary reserved image display area DE1 for displaying the temporary reserved image KG and a permanent reserved image display area DE2 for displaying the permanent reserved image HG. The reserved image HG is displayed in order from the left end to the right in order of occurrence of the special figure reservation in the reserved image display area DE2. The main reservation image HG displayed at the left end is an image corresponding to the special figure reservation with the oldest entry order to the first starting port 401 or the second starting port 402, and the main reservation image HG displayed at the right end , The order of entry to the first starting port 401 or the second starting port 402 is the image corresponding to the newest special figure suspension.

The temporary holding images KG are displayed in order from the left end to the right in the order of occurrence of temporary holding in the temporary holding image display area DE1. The temporary holding image KG displayed at the left end is an image corresponding to the game ball that entered the entrance 302 with the oldest order. The temporary holding image KG displayed at the right end is an image corresponding to the game ball with the latest entry order.

In the temporary holding image display area DE1 and the main holding image display area DE2, a plurality of (eight in this example) display positions for holding images are set at equal intervals along the left and right direction, and the temporary holding image display Each display position in the area DE1 and each display position in the reserved image display area DE2 face each other in the vertical direction. The temporary reservation image display area DE1 can display a maximum of eight temporary reservation images KG when the number of permanent reservations is zero. The reserved image display area DE2 can display a maximum of eight reserved images HG. However, in the pachinko game machine 1, the main reserved image HG and the temporary reserved image KG are displayed at positions shifted by one in the horizontal direction in the reserved image display areas DE1 and DE2. To explain in detail, the display position on the side of the temporary holding image display area DE1 facing the display position (circle position indicated by the dashed line) on the right side of the main holding image HG (right end in this figure) with the latest entry order The temporary hold image KG is displayed toward the right from the starting point. Note that the display format shown in FIG. 6 is an example.

FIG. 6A shows a display example when the number of real reservations is "4" and the number of stays in the game ball passage 300 is "5". In FIG. 6(A), four main reserved images HG are displayed in the main reserved image display area DE2, and four temporary reserved images KG are displayed in the temporary reserved image display area DE1, but are counted in the number of temporary reservations. The remaining game ball (one ball in this example) that was not displayed is not notified at all (in the figure, the remaining one game ball that was not displayed as the temporary holding image KG is indicated as "surplus number = 1"). there).

Then, when one book reservation is digested, as shown in FIG. 6B, for example, among the four book reservation images HG, the oldest leftmost book reservation image HG disappears, and the remaining three book reservation images HG shifts to the left. In addition, in accordance with the movement of the permanent hold image HG, the four temporary hold images KG being displayed are also shifted to the left. Due to this movement of the provisionally reserved image KG, a display space for the new provisionally reserved image KG is generated at the right end of the provisionally reserved image display area DE1, and the new provisionally reserved image KG can be displayed in the display space (FIG. 6(B) (See temporary hold image KG enclosed in a dashed circle in ). This new temporary holding image KG corresponds to the game ball judged to be the "surplus ball" in the example of FIG. 6(A). By this flow, all the game balls staying in the game ball passage 300 are counted as "temporary holding", and the surplus number becomes "0".

Also, in the state of FIG. 6A, when the game ball P staying in the game ball passage 300 is discharged from the discharge port 316a (FIG. 3) and enters the first start port 401 or the second start port 402, As shown in FIG. 6(C), the oldest leftmost provisional reservation image KG disappears, and the display position on the side of the reservation image display area DE2 facing the display position of the disappeared provisional reservation image KG, that is, the reservation image A new book-holding image HG is displayed at the right end of HG (see the arrow in FIG. 6(C)). By this effect, the player can imagine that the temporary holding image KG has been promoted (changed) to the permanent holding image HG. It should be noted that the timing of erasing the temporary holding image KG and the timing of newly displaying the permanent holding image HG may not be simultaneous.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the display of the main hold image HG and the temporary hold image KG based on the game ball entering the ball entrance 407 from the discharge port 316a. Also, the content of the display change processing described above is an example. For example, if the same image is used as the main reservation image HG or the temporary reservation image KG, or if the image once displayed is not changed, the image disappears without shifting the reservation image HG or the temporary reservation image KG. A new image may be displayed. Specifically, for example, in the case of FIG. 6B, a new temporary holding image KG may be displayed at the leftmost end of the temporary holding image KG without shifting the temporary holding image KG to the left. .

[Main electrical configuration of pachinko machine]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG.
The pachinko game machine 1 includes a main control board 60 (FIG. 7), a payout control board 73 (FIG. 7), a sub control board 100 (FIG. 8), an image control board 200 (FIG. 8), and an audio control board 78. (FIG. 8) and a lamp control board 79 (FIG. 8).

As shown in FIG. 7, on the main control board 60, a one-chip microcomputer for game control (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer for game control) 61 is mounted. The game control microcomputer 61 includes a CPU 62 , a ROM 63 , a RAM 64 and an input/output circuit 65 . The CPU 62 executes detection of prize winning, determination of big wins, updating of various random numbers, setting and changing of odds of big wins, and the like. In the ROM 63, a computer program executed by the CPU 62, a jackpot determination table TA1 (FIG. 11 (A)), a jackpot type determination table TA2 (FIG. 11 (B)), a reach determination table TA3 (FIG. 11 (C)), a special figure Various tables such as a variation pattern selection table (not shown) are stored. The game control microcomputer 61 generates random numbers used in various determinations (lottery), such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot type random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers.

The RAM 64 is used as a work memory or the like when the CPU 62 executes a computer program. Further, the RAM 64 is provided with a first special figure reservation storage section 64a and a second special figure reservation storage section 64b. As shown in FIG. 9A, the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a includes first to fourth storage areas. That is, the maximum number of first special figure reservations that can be stored is four. In each storage area, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number and a variation pattern random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball winning the first start hole 401 (FIG. 5) are stored. be. When the game ball wins the first starting port 401 (FIG. 5) while the first special symbol display 51 (FIG. 7) is displaying the first special symbol, the first special due to the winning The fluctuation display of the symbol is temporarily suspended (operation suspended), and the jackpot random number or the like acquired due to the winning is stored in the first special figure suspension storage section 64a. In addition, when the game ball wins the first starting port 401 while the first special symbol display device 51 is displaying the first special symbol, the right to judge the jackpot based on the winning is reserved. Therefore, the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a serves to store the reservation of the right to perform the jackpot determination up to a predetermined upper limit.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b includes first to fourth storage areas. In other words, the maximum number of second special figure reservations that can be stored is 4 balls. In each storage area, the jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, reach random number and variation pattern random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball winning the second start hole 402 (FIG. 5) are stored. be. When the game ball wins the second starting port 402 (FIG. 5) while the second special symbol display device 52 (FIG. 7) is displaying the second special symbol, the second special resulting from the winning The fluctuation display of the symbol is temporarily suspended (operation suspended), and the jackpot random number or the like acquired due to the winning is stored in the second special figure suspension storage section 64b. In addition, when the game ball wins the second starting port 402 while the second special symbol display 52 is displaying the second special symbol, the right to judge the jackpot based on the winning is reserved. Therefore, the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b serves to store the reservation of the right to perform the jackpot determination up to a predetermined upper limit. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the upper limit of the number of the first special figure reservation and the number of the second special figure reservation are set to "4", respectively, so that the right to make a jackpot determination is limited to "8 balls" at the maximum. Minutes can be stored.

The jackpot random numbers and the like are stored in order of occurrence of operation suspension, that is, in order of acquisition by the game control microcomputer 61, from the first storage areas of the first special figure suspension storage section 64a and the second special figure suspension storage section 64b. Therefore, when the jackpot random numbers and the like are stored in the first to fourth storage areas, the jackpot random numbers and the like stored in the fourth storage area are the information with the latest entry order, and the first storage area. The jackpot random number or the like stored in is the information with the oldest entry order. The jackpot random numbers and the like stored in each storage area are shifted one by one to the storage area with the older storage order each time the variable display of the special symbols is completed. For example, the jackpot random numbers stored in the second storage area are shifted to the first storage area. Further, the determination (lottery) based on the jackpot random number or the like stored in the first storage area is executed before the variable display of the special symbols by the special symbol display is completed and the next variable display is started.

A RAM clear switch 66 is mounted on the main control board 60 . The pachinko game machine 1 initializes the RAM 64 and the RAM 120 (FIG. 8) of the sub-control board 100 when started with the RAM clear switch 66 pressed. Also, the display devices 50 are electrically connected to the main control board 60 . Further, the main control board 60 has a first starting hole sensor 401a, a second starting hole sensor 402a, a first big winning hole sensor 33, and a second big winning hole sensor 43 via the relay board 74. The area sensor 45, the non-specific area sensor 46, the three general winning opening sensors 13a, the first large winning opening solenoid 37, and the second large winning opening solenoid 47 are electrically connected.

The first starting hole sensor 401a is provided directly under the first starting hole 401 (FIG. 5), and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has won the first starting hole 401. The second starting hole sensor 402a is provided directly under the second starting hole 402 (FIG. 5), and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has won the second starting hole 402. The first big winning hole sensor 33 is provided directly under the first big winning hole 32 (FIG. 2), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won the first big winning hole 32 to the main control board 60. do. The second big winning hole sensor 43 is provided directly under the second big winning hole 42 (FIG. 2), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won the second big winning hole 42 to the main control board 60. do. The specific area sensor 45 is provided within a specific area inside the second big winning hole 42 (FIG. 2), and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area. The non-specific area sensor 46 is provided in a non-specific area inside the second big winning hole 42 (FIG. 2), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the non-specific area to the main control board 60. . Each general winning hole sensor 13a is provided directly under the general winning hole 13 (FIG. 2), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has entered the general winning hole 13 to the main control board 60 respectively.

An entry sensor 315 and an exit sensor 317 are electrically connected to the main control board 60 via a relay board 74 . The entrance sensor 315 outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the entrance 302 (FIG. 3) and passed through the entrance 302, for example. The discharge sensor 317 outputs a signal to the main control board 60, for example, indicating that the game ball has passed through the discharge port 316a (FIG. 3).

Also, the main control board 60 is electrically connected to the card unit 76 , the ball rental device 80 , and the prize ball delivery device 500 via the payout control board 73 . The card unit 76 is provided adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1, and performs reading and writing of the balance on the prepaid card. The rental ball dispensing device 80 includes a ball rental motor 81 and a ball rental sensor 82 . A ball rental motor 81 drives a member for putting out a game ball as a rental ball, and a ball rental sensor 82 sends a signal indicating that a game ball has been paid out by the member through a payout control board 73 for main control. Output to substrate 60 . The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of rental balls paid out by the rental ball payout device 80 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73 . When a ball lending button (not shown) is operated when the prepaid card inserted in the card unit 76 has a balance recorded that is equal to or greater than the minimum balance that can be paid out, the ball lending device 80 operates, The minimum unit number of rented balls is dispensed to the batted ball supply tray 24 (FIG. 1).

The prize ball dispensing device 500 includes a prize ball motor 501 and a prize ball sensor 502 . A prize ball motor 501 drives a member that pays out game balls as prize balls, and a prize ball sensor 502 outputs a signal indicating that a game ball has been paid out by the member via a payout control board 73. Output to substrate 60 . The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of prize balls paid out by the prize ball payout device 500 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73 .

A launching device 90 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 via a launching control circuit 75 . Firing device 90 comprises firing motor 91 , touch switch 92 and firing volume 93 . The shooting motor 91 drives a hitting mallet (not shown) that hits and shoots game balls. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4 . The shooting volume 93 adjusts the strength with which the hitting hammer strikes the game ball according to the amount of rotation of the shooting lever 4a (FIG. 1).

The pachinko game machine 1 also includes a power board 70 . The power board 70 supplies power to the main control board 60 and the payout control board 73 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power via the payout control board 73 to each device electrically connected to the payout control board 73 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power from the main control board 60 through the relay board 74 to each sensor and solenoid electrically connected to the relay board 74 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power through the main control board 60 to the displays 50 electrically connected to the main control board 60 .

A backup power supply circuit 71 is provided on the power supply board 70 . The backup power supply circuit 71 supplies power necessary for holding information to the RAM 64 and the like of the main control board 60 when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the outside. A power switch 72 is electrically connected to the power board 70 for turning on and off a main power supply that supplies power to the power board 70 .

The main control board 60 transmits various commands to the sub control board 100 (FIG. 8). The main control board 60 can send commands to the sub control board 100 , but the sub control board 100 cannot send commands to the main control board 60 . In other words, the communication between the main control board 60 and the sub-control board 100 is unidirectional communication in which only transmission from the main control board 60 to the sub-control board 100 is possible.

As shown in FIG. 8, the sub-control board 100 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for controlling effects (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer for controlling effects) 101 . The effect control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102 , a ROM 110 , a RAM 120 and an input/output circuit 103 . The CPU 102 controls an effect along with the game. In the ROM 110, various tables such as a variable effect pattern selection table (not shown) for selecting a variable effect pattern displayed by the effect display device 7 are stored in addition to the computer program for the CPU 102 to control the effect. there is

Also, the RAM 120 is used as a work memory when the CPU 102 executes a computer program. Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, the RAM 120 is provided with a first special figure pending effect storage unit 121, a second special figure pending effect storage unit 122, and a variation effect storage unit 123. there is

As shown in FIG. 10(B), the first special figure pending effect storage unit 121 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area is output from the main control board 60. It stores the first start winning command and the like. The first start winning command is a command including a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a variation pattern random number and a reach random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball has won the first start port 401.

As shown in FIG. 10(C), the second special figure pending effect storage unit 122 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area is output from the main control board 60. It stores the second start winning command and the like. The second start winning command is a command including a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a variation pattern random number and a reach random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball has won the second start port 402.

The variable effect storage unit 123 stores the first start winning command or the second starting winning command used for the change of the variable effect pattern. The input/output circuit 103 transmits data to or receives data from each board connected to the sub-control board 100 .

As shown in FIG. 8, an image control board 200 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 100 . The image control board 200 includes a VDP 201 (Video Display Processor), an image control CPU 202, a control ROM 203, a control RAM 204, a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 205, and a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) 206. and are implemented. The image control CPU 202 controls the effect display device 7 to display effect images such as a variable effect pattern, a button effect image and a notice image. The control ROM 203 stores a computer program for the image control CPU 202 to control the effect display device 7 . The control RAM 204 is used as a work memory when the image control CPU 202 executes computer programs. The CGROM 205 stores image data for the effect display device 7 to display effect images. The VDP 201 reads image data from the CGROM 205 according to the display list created by the image control CPU 202 and develops the read image data in the development area in the VRAM 206 . The VDP 201 synthesizes the image data developed in the VRAM 206 and stores the synthesized image data in the frame buffer in the VRAM 206 . The VDP 201 converts the image data stored in the frame buffer in the VRAM 206 into RGB signals and outputs them to the effect display device 7 . Thereby, the effect display device 7 displays the effect image.

The sub-control board 100 is electrically connected to the board lamp 2a, the effect button lamp 9c, the left side lamp 23a, and the right side lamp 23b through the lamp control board 79. The effect control microcomputer 101 uses data stored in the ROM 110 to create light emission pattern data that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and transmits the light emission pattern data to the lamp control board 79 . Then, the lamp control board 79 performs light emission control of each lamp according to the received light emission pattern data.

Each speaker 8 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 100 via the audio control board 78 . The audio control board 78 includes an audio control microcomputer 78a, an audio data storage unit 78b, a sound source IC 78c, an audio synthesizing circuit 78d, and an amplifier 78e. The voice control microcomputer 78a includes a ROM storing a computer program for voice control, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU for executing the computer program stored in the ROM. The audio data storage unit 78b stores audio data for each speaker 8 to output sounds such as music and sound effects.

The audio control microcomputer 78 a transmits and receives data (various commands, etc.) to and from the sub-control board 100 via the input/output circuit 103 . Based on the command received from the sub-control board 100, the voice control microcomputer 78a outputs a voice selection signal to the sound source IC 78c. The sound source IC 78c reads out the voice data corresponding to the received voice selection signal from the voice data storage section 78b and outputs the read voice data to the voice synthesizing circuit 78d. The speech synthesizing circuit 78d synthesizes the received speech data, converts the synthesized synthesized speech data into an analog speech signal, and outputs the analog speech signal to the amplifier 78e. The amplifier 78 e amplifies the received audio signal and outputs it to each speaker 8 . Each speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) the sound indicated by the received audio signal.

Also, the sub-control board 100 is electrically connected to the effect button detection switch 9a. The production button detection switch 9a outputs a signal indicating that the production button 9 has been pressed to the sub-control board 100, and the production control microcomputer 101 executes the button production based on the signal received from the production button detection switch 9a. to run. Also, the sub-control board 100 is electrically connected to the effect button vibration motor 9b. The effect button vibration motor 9 b vibrates the effect button 9 based on the control of the sub-control board 100 . 7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams showing the electrical functions of the pachinko game machine 1 in blocks. It can also be configured as a substrate, and one substrate can be configured as a plurality of substrates.

[Jackpot judgment table]
The jackpot determination table TA1 shown in FIG. 11(A) is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 7) refers to when executing jackpot determination as to whether or not the game is a jackpot. The big hit determination table TA1 is configured by associating the type of lottery (lottery of special figure 1 or lottery of special figure 2) with a big hit random number. The jackpot random number is a predetermined random number selected from the jackpot random numbers generated by the jackpot random number counter. A computer program for operating the jackpot random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and the CPU 62 executes the computer program to operate the jackpot random number counter and generate a jackpot random number. The jackpot random number counter may use a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In the pachinko game machine 1, the jackpot random number counter counts 65536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65535 in total. That is, a total of 65536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65535 are generated. In the pachinko game machine 1, a total of 200 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 199 are set in the jackpot determination table TA1 as small hit random numbers in the lottery of the first special symbol (lottery of the special figure 1). . Also, a total of 200 jackpot random numbers from 200 to 399 are set as jackpot random numbers. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, the probability of a small win and the probability of a big win are the same (approximately 1/327). As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the case of a small win, the game ball that has won the second big prize hole 42 passes through the specific area with a probability of 100%, and the first big game ball from the second round to the final round The winning opening 32 opens and closes. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, if the number of rounds is the same, the big win and the small win are substantially the same big win game. The total probability of both the big win and the small win, ie, the actual big win probability, is about 1/164. The game control microcomputer 61 determines a small hit in the big hit determination when the big hit random number acquired from the big hit random number counter is any of 0 to 199, and when it is any of 200 to 399, the big hit. In the determination, it is determined as a big hit, and if it is other than 0 to 399 out of 0 to 65535, it is not a big hit, that is, it is determined as a loss.

Also, in the big hit determination table TA1, a big hit random number at the time of lottery of the second special symbol (lottery of special figure 2) is set. As the jackpot random number in the lottery of the second special symbol (lottery of the special figure 2), the same setting as the jackpot random number in the lottery of the first special symbol is made. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the jackpot random number acquired from the jackpot random number counter is any one of 0 to 199 as a small hit in the jackpot determination, and if it is any of 200 to 399 , It is determined that it is a big hit in the big hit determination, and if it is other than 0 to 399 out of 0 to 65535, it is not a big hit, that is, it is determined to be a loss.

It should be noted that the random numbers and the like in the jackpot determination table TA1 shown in FIG. 11(A) are an example. For example, the determination table TA1 may be set such that the small hit random number and the big hit random number of the first special symbol and the small hit random number and the big hit random number of the second special symbol are different. Further, the determination table TA1 does not have to include a small hit or a loss in one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, for example. For example, if it is difficult to enter the game ball passage 300, the big hit determination may not include the loss, and if it is easy to enter the game ball passage 300, the big hit determination may include the loss. .

[Jackpot type determination table]
The jackpot type determination table TA2 shown in FIG. 11B is a table referred to when the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 7) executes the jackpot type determination when it is determined as a jackpot. The jackpot type determination table TA2 is configured by associating the type of lottery (either the lottery of the special figure 1, the lottery of the special figure 2, or the jackpot by V winning) and the jackpot type random number. The jackpot type random number is a predetermined random number selected from the jackpot type random numbers generated by the jackpot type random number counter. A computer program for operating the jackpot type random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the jackpot type random number counter operates and a jackpot type random number is generated. The jackpot type random number counter may use a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In the pachinko game machine 1, the jackpot type random number counter counts a total of 100 jackpot type random numbers from 0 to 99. That is, a total of 100 jackpot type random numbers from 0 to 99 are generated. In the pachinko game machine 1, there are "4R jackpot" and "10R jackpot" as types of jackpots.

Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. It is determined that the 4R jackpot" has been won, and if the jackpot type random number is a value within the range of 50 to 99, it is determined that the "10R jackpot" has been won. That is, in the jackpot of the first special symbol, the "4R jackpot" is won with a probability of 50/100, and the "10R jackpot" is won with a probability of 50/100.

On the other hand, even in the lottery of the second special pattern (lottery of special figure 2), if the jackpot type random number is a value within the range of 0 to 49, it is determined that the "4R jackpot" has been won, and the jackpot type random number is 50 to If the value is within the range of 99, it is determined that the "10R jackpot" has been won. That is, in the jackpot of the second special symbol, the "4R jackpot" is won with a probability of 50/100, and the "10R jackpot" is won with a probability of 50/100.

In addition, in the jackpot due to the V prize (two types of jackpots due to winning in a specific area in the second big prize device 40), if the jackpot type random number is a value within the range of 0 to 99, the "10R jackpot" is won. It is determined that That is, in the jackpot due to the V prize, the "10R jackpot" is won with a probability of 100/100 as the type of jackpot. In addition, the random number etc. of jackpot classification determination table TA2 shown in FIG.11(B) are examples. For example, in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the second special symbol may set the jackpot type random number so that the probability that the "10R jackpot" is selected is higher.

[Reach determination table]
Reach determination table TA3 shown in FIG. 11 (C), when the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 7) determines that the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, determines whether or not to select a special figure variation pattern in which reach appears. It is a table referred to when making a determination. Here, reach means a state in which only one special symbol remains among a plurality of special symbols that is variably displayed. It is a state in which special symbols are combined to indicate a big hit. In addition, the ready-to-win state is a state in which one of the performance symbols variably displayed in each of the plurality of display areas of the performance display device 7 remains, and is variably displayed. It is a state in which the combination of the big hit production pattern depends on which production pattern the existing production pattern is fixedly displayed.

For example, when one of the combinations of jackpot performance symbols is "777", "7" is confirmed and displayed as the left performance symbol 9L in the left performance symbol display area, and as the right performance symbol 9R in the right performance symbol display area. It is a state in which "7" is fixedly displayed and the middle effect symbol 9C is variably displayed in the middle effect symbol display area. Note that the concept of reach includes a state in which the middle effect symbol 9C is scrolled, a state in which it is swaying, a state in which enlargement and reduction are repeated, a state in which it temporarily stops and then fluctuates again, and the like.

The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not to select a special figure variation pattern in which reach appears when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. The reach determination table TA3 is configured by associating a reach random number with "with reach" or "without reach" as contents related to reach. The reach random number is a predetermined random number selected from the reach random numbers generated by the reach random number counter. In the pachinko game machine 1, the reach random number counter counts 256 reach random numbers from 0 to 255 in total. That is, a total of 256 reach random numbers from 0 to 256 are generated. A computer program for operating the reach random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the reach random number counter operates to generate reach random numbers. In the pachinko game machine 1, if the reach random number obtained from the reach random number counter is a value within the range of 0 to 27, it is determined that there is reach in the reach determination, and if the value is not within the range of 0 to 27 If so, it is determined that there is no reach in the reach determination. In addition, FIG.11(C) shows the reach determination table corresponding to a 1st special design. The reach determination table corresponding to the second special symbol may have the same content as the first special symbol, or may be a different table.

[Main processing of game control microcomputer 61]
Next, the main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 7) will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Main side main control processing)
First, the contents of the main side main control process executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 12 showing it.
When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out and executes a computer program for main side main control processing shown in FIG. 12 from the ROM 63 (FIG. 7). The game control microcomputer 61 first performs initial setting (step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 1). In this initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 62 setting, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: interrupt circuit for managing time), and resets various flags, counters, timers, etc. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interruption prohibition (S2), and executes special symbol main random number update processing (S3). In this special symbol main random number update process, the initial value of each random number counter that generates the jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, reach random number and variation pattern random number is updated by adding "1" to each. When the count value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and "1" is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. Further, the count value of each random number counter may be updated by adding a numerical value of "2" or more. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generating circuit such as a counter IC. If this hardware random number is used, the random number updating process (S3) by software is not required.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interruption permission (S4). While the interrupt is enabled, the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) can be executed. The main-side timer interrupt processing (S5) is executed, for example, based on an interrupt pulse input to the CPU 62 at a 4 msec cycle. That is, it is executed at a 4 msec cycle. And after the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) is completed, until the next main side timer interrupt processing (S5) is started, various counters are changed by the special symbol main random number update processing (S3). Initial value update processing is executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S5) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt permission (S4) is executed. be.

(Main-side timer interrupt processing)
Next, the content of the main timer interrupt process (S5 in FIG. 12) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 executes output processing (S10). In this output process, commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 7) of the main control board 60 in each process described below are sent to the sub control board 100 (FIG. 8) or the payout control board 73 (FIG. 7) and so on. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes input processing (S11). In this input process, various sensors (first big winning slot sensor 33, second big winning slot sensor 43, specific area sensor 45, entry sensor 315, ejection sensor 317, etc. (Fig. 7), read each detection signal detected by the first starter sensor 401a and the second starter sensor 402a).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes timer update processing (S12). In this timer update process, a subtraction counter operating as a timer is updated (decremented). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes prize ball control processing (S13). In this prize ball control process, a payout command for paying out prize balls corresponding to the type of winning hole is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 based on the detection signals of the various sensors read in the input process (S11). The payout command is a command output to the payout control board 73 .

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a special symbol main random number update process (S14). This special symbol main random number update process is the same as the special symbol main random number update process (S3) executed in the main side main control process of FIG. That is, the process of updating the initial value of each random number counter consists of the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S5) and the other period (after the main timer interrupt process (S5) ends, the next main timer (period until interrupt processing (S5) is started).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs sensor detection processing (S15), specific area passage detection processing (S16), special symbol waiting processing (S17), special symbol variation processing (S18), temporary holding control processing (S19), which will be described later. ), other processing (S20) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) ends. In the special symbol variation process (S18), for example, a variation stop command for instructing the stop of variation is set based on the variation time of the special symbol. Other processing (S20) includes security control processing to detect and report fraudulent winning, magnetic detection processing to detect and report fraudulent activity using magnetism, and detection of opening of front frame 18 (Fig. 1) and inner frame. a door opening process for notifying by pressing a door, a fraudulent radio wave detection process for detecting and notifying fraudulent activity using radio waves, and an impact detection process for detecting and notifying fraudulent activity by vibrating the pachinko game machine 1, and the like.

Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the game control microcomputer 61, the processing of steps S2 to S4 of the main side main control processing is repeatedly executed (see FIG. 12), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 msec later), the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) is executed again. In the output processing (S10) of the main-side timer interrupt processing (S5) that is executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 in the previous main-side timer interrupt processing (S5) are sent to a predetermined board. output.

(Sensor detection processing)
Next, the content of the sensor detection process executed by the game control microcomputer 61 at S15 of the main timer interrupt process (FIG. 13) will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting hole 401 (FIG. 5) (S22). The winning of the game ball in the first starting hole 401 is detected by the first starting hole sensor 401a. When it is determined that the game ball has not won the first starting hole 401 (S22: No), the process proceeds to S28. On the other hand, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the game ball has won the first starting port 401 (S22: Yes), whether the first special figure reservation number U1 is the upper limit value of "4" or more (S23). Here, when it is determined that the first special figure reservation number U1 is "4" or more (S23: Yes), the process proceeds to S28, but it is determined that the first special figure reservation number U1 is not "4" or more In the case (S23: No), 1 is added to the first special figure reservation number U1 (S24). As a result, the condition for holding the fluctuation of the first special symbol is established. In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the first special figure reservation display 51a so as to display the updated first special figure reservation number. In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the first reservation specification command that can specify the number of the first special figure reservation after the update to the output buffer of the RAM64. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S25). In this special figure 1 related random number acquisition process, the jackpot random number counted by the jackpot random number counter, the jackpot type random number counted by the jackpot type random number counter, the reach random number counted by the reach random number counter, and the fluctuation pattern random number counter counted A pattern random number is acquired, and each random number acquired is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of first special figure reservations in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a (FIG. 9A). For example, if the current number of the first special figure pending is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes first start winning command creation processing (S26). In this first starting winning command specifying process, a first starting winning command is created based on each random number group stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a in S25. This first start winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has won the first start opening 401, data indicating each random number stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a in S25, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the first start winning command created in S26 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S27). This set first start winning command is output to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 8) in the output process (S10 in FIG. 13), and the effect control microcomputer 101 determines each random value included in the first starting winning command. Execute the performance based on In addition, the information about the number of the 1st special figure reservation after an update may be contained in the 1st start prize-winning command.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second starting hole 402 (FIG. 5) (S28). The fact that the game ball has won the second starting hole 402 is detected by the second starting hole sensor 402a. If it is not determined that the game ball has won the second starting hole 402 (S28: No), the game control microcomputer 61 terminates the sensor detection process. On the other hand, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the game ball has won the second starting port 402 (S28: Yes), whether the second special figure reservation number U2 is the upper limit value of "4" or more (S29). Here, when it is determined that the second special figure reservation number U2 is "4" or more (S29: Yes), this process is terminated, but if the second special figure reservation number U2 is not "4" or more When determined (S29: No), 1 is added to the second special figure reservation number U2 (S30). As a result, the condition for holding the variation of the second special symbol is established. In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the second special figure reservation display 52a so as to display the updated second special figure reservation number. In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the second reservation designation command that can specify the second special figure reservation number after the update to the output buffer of the RAM64. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S31). In this special figure 2 related random number acquisition process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and each random number acquired is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b (Fig. 9 (B )), it is stored in a storage area according to the current number of second special figure reservations. For example, when the current second special figure pending number is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second start winning command creation process (S32). In this second starting winning command specifying process, a second starting winning command is created based on each random number group stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b in S31. This second starting winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has won the second starting port 402, data indicating each random number stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b in S31, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the second starting winning command created in S32 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S33). This set second start winning command is output to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 8) in the output process (S10 in FIG. 13), and the effect control microcomputer 101 determines each random value included in the second starting winning command. Execute the performance based on In addition, the information about the second special figure pending number after the update may be included in the second start winning command.

As described above, since the game ball P discharged from the discharge port 316a is configured to enter the ball entrance 407 of the sorting device 400, the game ball entering the starting ports 401 and 402 , are all game balls entered through the game ball passage 300. FIG. Therefore, it can be said that the game ball detected in S22 and S28 in the process of FIG. 14 is the game ball discharged from the discharge port 316a. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 61 that performs the processing of FIG. 14, particularly the processing of S22 and S28, is an example of ball entry determination means. Also, in the process of FIG. 14, the random number stored in the storage area corresponding to each special figure reservation number in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b is an example of determination information. In addition, special figure reservation memory section 64a and 64b which remembers each random number in the processing of Figure 14, especially S25 and S31 processing is one example of the reservation memory expedient.

(Specific area passing detection process)
Next, the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 15 showing the content of the specific area passage detection process executed in S16 of the main side timer interrupt process (FIG. 13).
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through a specific area provided inside the second big winning device 40 (S40). A specific area sensor 45 (FIGS. 2 and 7) detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area. Here, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area (S40: Yes), the type of big hit is determined (S41). In judging the type of jackpot, a jackpot type random number is acquired, a jackpot type determination table TA2 (FIG. 11(B)) is referred to, and a jackpot type associated with the acquired jackpot type random number is selected. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on a jackpot flag indicating the occurrence of a jackpot (S42), and sets a specific area passing command indicating that the game ball has passed a specific area in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S43). . The set specific area pass command includes data indicating the type of jackpot determined in S41. This specific area passage command is output to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 8) in the output process (S10 in FIG. 13). Then, the game control microcomputer 61 terminates this process. In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the game ball has not passed through the specific area (S40: No), the process ends.

(Special symbol standby process)
Next, the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 16 showing the content of the special symbol standby process executed in S17 of the main side timer interrupt process (FIG. 13).
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" (S50), and when it is determined that it is not "0" (S50: No), 2 The big hit determination process (FIG. 17) is executed (S51). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing for selecting the variation pattern of special figure 2 (S52). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the second special figure reservation number U2 (S53), and is stored in each storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b (FIG. 9(B)). Each data stored in the memory area is shifted one by one to the storage area having the earlier storage order, that is, to the read side (S54). In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the second special figure reservation display 52a so as to display the second special figure reservation number after the subtraction. In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the second reservation specification command that can specify the second special figure reservation number after the update to the output buffer of the RAM64. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S55). That is, the second special symbol display device 52 is the second in the order in which the game control microcomputer 61 executes the jackpot determination based on the jackpot random numbers stored in the second special symbol reservation storage unit 64b (FIG. 9(B)). Performs variable display of special symbols. In addition, each time the second special symbol display device 52 performs the variable display of the second special symbol, each data stored in each storage area of the second special symbol reservation storage unit 64b, the order of storage is older. Shifted to storage.

In this special figure 2 fluctuation start processing, the fluctuation start command is set to the output buffer of RAM64, the fluctuation display in the 2nd special design is started. The fluctuation start command to be set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special figure stop symbol selected in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (FIG. 17) described later and the special figure selected in the second special figure variation pattern selection process (S52). Includes data on figure variation patterns. In addition, the information about the second special figure pending number after the update may be included in the fluctuation start command. After execution of S55, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" in S50 (S50: Yes), whether the first special figure reservation number U1 is "0" It is determined whether or not (S56), and when it is determined that it is not "0" (S56: No), a special figure 1 jackpot determination process (FIG. 17) described later is executed (S57). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing for selecting the variation pattern of special figure 1 (S58). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the first special figure reservation number U1 (S59), and is stored in each storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a (FIG. 9A). Each data stored in the memory area is shifted one by one to the storage area having the earlier storage order, that is, to the read side (S60). In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the first special figure reservation display 51a so as to display the number of first special figure reservations after the subtraction. In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the first reservation specification command that can specify the number of the first special figure reservation after the update to the output buffer of the RAM64. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S61). That is, the first special symbol display device 51 is the game control microcomputer 61 is the first special symbol reservation storage unit 64a (Fig. 9 (A)) according to the jackpot random number value stored in the order to execute the winning judgment. 1 Perform a variable display of special symbols. In addition, each time the first special symbol display device 51 performs the variable display of the first special symbol, each data stored in each storage area of the first special symbol reservation storage unit 64a is stored in the order of the older one. Shifted to storage.

In this special figure 1 fluctuation start processing, the fluctuation start command is set to the output buffer of RAM64, the fluctuation display in the 1st special design is started. The variation start command to be set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special figure stop symbol selected in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (Fig. 17) and the variation pattern selected in the first special figure variation pattern selection process (S58). contains data. In addition, the information about the number of the 1st special figure reservation after an update may be contained in the fluctuation start command. After execution of S61, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the first special figure reservation number U1 is "0" in S56 (S56: Yes), the effect display device 7 displays the standby screen (demonstration screen for customer waiting). ) is displayed (S62). That is, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether it is in the standby state. The standby state refers to a state in which the special symbols are not being changed, and the number of special symbols reserved is zero. Here, if it is determined that the standby screen is displayed (S62: Yes), the special symbol standby process is terminated, and if it is determined that the standby screen is not displayed (S62: No), standby screen setting Processing is executed (S63). In this standby screen setting process, after a predetermined standby time has passed, a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 . After that, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special symbol reservation is performed only when the second special symbol reservation number U2 is "0" (S50: Yes). That is, digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the first special figure reservation. The game control microcomputer 61 that executes the process of FIG. 16, particularly the processes of S55 and S61, is an example of symbol variation control means.

(Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process))
Next, while referring to FIG. 17 showing the contents of the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 in S51 and S57 of the special symbol standby process (FIG. 16) explain.
In addition, the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S51 in FIG. 16) and the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S57 in FIG. 16) are the same in process flow, so they will be collectively described. In addition, when describing matters common to the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b, they are simply referred to as special figure reservation storage units.

The game control microcomputer 61 reads the jackpot random number stored in the first storage area (FIG. 9) of the special figure reservation storage section of the RAM 64 (S70), and refers to the jackpot determination table TA1 (FIG. 11(A)). (S71). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the same jackpot random number as the jackpot random number read in S70 exists in the jackpot determination table TA1, that is, whether or not it is a jackpot (S72). For example, if the jackpot random number read in S70 in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process is "207", "207" exists among the jackpot random numbers 200 to 399 in the jackpot determination table TA1. (S72: Yes).

When the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a big win in S72 (S72: Yes), it turns on a big win flag indicating that it is a big win (S73). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 reads the jackpot type random number stored in the first storage area (FIG. 9) of the special figure reservation storage unit, and refers to the jackpot type determination table TA2 (FIG. 11 (B)). , determines the type of jackpot (S74). Depending on the type of jackpot, the jackpot pattern of the special figure, the stop pattern of the special figure, the distribution rate, the maximum number of rounds, the jackpot effect pattern, etc. are different. Here, the distribution rate is the probability that a predetermined jackpot is selected from among a plurality of types of jackpots set in the jackpot type determination table TA2. Also, the maximum number of rounds is the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game.

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is not a big win in S72 (S72: No), it further refers to the range of random numbers corresponding to small wins in the big win determination table TA1 (FIG. 11A). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a jackpot random number that is the same as the jackpot random number read in S70, that is, whether or not it is a small hit (S75). For example, if the jackpot random number read in S70 in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process is "12", the jackpot determination table TA1 has "12" in the random number range 0 to 199 corresponding to the small hit. Since it exists, it is determined as a small hit (S75: Yes). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on a small hit flag indicating that it is determined as a small win (S76). In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the special figure stop pattern data for confirming and displaying the special figure corresponding to the result of the success/failure determination in S72 or S75 in the special figure buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 7) (S77 ), the process ends. Hereinafter, the special symbols and performance symbols indicating the occurrence of the big win are referred to as the big winning symbols, and the special symbols and the performance symbols indicating the occurrence of the small winning are referred to as the small winning symbols. The game control microcomputer 61 that executes the process of FIG. 17 is an example of privilege provision determination means. In addition, awarding a big win or a small win is an example of a benefit that is advantageous to the player.

Moreover, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an opening command for executing an opening effect in the output buffer of the RAM 64 when starting a big winning game or a small winning game. Next, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the value of the remaining number counter for counting the remaining number of rounds, and counts the number of rounds. The game control microcomputer 61 controls the first opening/closing member 31 or the second opening/closing member 41 so as to close the first opening/closing member 31 or the second opening/closing member 41 when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It controls the big winning opening solenoid 37 or the second big winning opening solenoid 47 . Then, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an ending command for executing an ending effect in the output buffer of the RAM 64 when ending the big winning game or the small winning game.

(Temporary hold control process)
Next, the contents of the temporary hold control process executed by the game control microcomputer 61 at S19 of the main side timer interrupt process (FIG. 13) will be described.
When the game control microcomputer 61 receives the detection signal from the entrance sensor 315 , it sets an entrance command indicating that the game ball has entered the entrance 302 in the output buffer of the RAM 64 . When the game control microcomputer 61 receives a detection signal from the ejection sensor 317, it sets an ejection command indicating that the game ball has been ejected from the ejection port 316a in the output buffer of the RAM64. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a stay number command indicating a value obtained by subtracting the discharge number from the entry number in the output buffer of the RAM 64 .

(Sub-side main control processing)
Next, the sub-side main control processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 (FIG. 8) will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the effect control microcomputer 101 performs initial setting (S300). In this initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 102 (FIG. 8) setting, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer) Circuit (circuit for managing interrupt time), resets various flags, counters, timers, etc. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the power-off signal is ON, and the contents of the RAM 120 (FIG. 8) are normal (S301). S301: No), initializes the RAM 120 (S302), and proceeds to S303. If the determination in S301 is affirmative (S301: Yes), the process proceeds to S303 without initializing the RAM 120 . That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 120 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (S301: No), the RAM 120 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned ON but the contents of the RAM 120 are maintained normally (S301: Yes), the RAM 120 is not initialized. Note that when the RAM 120 is initialized, the values of various flags, counters, timers, etc. are reset. Also, these S300 to S302 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 prohibits interruption (S303), and executes random number update processing (S304). In this random number update process, the initial values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. Incidentally, the random numbers for determining the effect include a variable effect pattern random number for determining a variable effect pattern, an advance notice effect random number for determining various advance notice effects, and the like. The method of updating the random number can be the same method as the random number updating process performed by the game control microcomputer 61 described above. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes command transmission processing (S305). In this command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 120 of the effect control microcomputer 101 are transmitted to the image control board 200, the sound control board 78, the lamp control board 79 and the like. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes interruption permission (S306). Thereafter, S303 to S306 are repeatedly executed. Further, while the interrupt is enabled, it is possible to execute the reception interrupt process (S307), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S308) and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S309).

(Receive interrupt processing)
Next, the reception interruption process (S307 in FIG. 18) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether the signal level of the strobe signal (STB signal) given to the external INT (interrupt) input section of the effect control microcomputer 101 from the main control board 60 (FIG. 7) has changed. That is, it is determined whether or not it is time to receive a command (S310). Specifically, for example, it is determined whether or not the signal level of the strobe signal has changed from high level to low level. If it is determined that it is not time to receive (S310: No), this process is terminated. If it is determined that it is time to receive (S310: Yes), various , and stores the received various commands in the reception buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 8) (S311). This reception interrupt process is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S308, S309).

(1 ms timer interrupt processing)
Next, it demonstrates, referring FIG. 20 which shows it about 1ms timer interruption processing (S308 of FIG. 18) which the microcomputer 101 for production control performs.
The effect control microcomputer 101 executes this 1 ms timer interrupt process every time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 100 . The effect control microcomputer 101 executes input processing (S320). In this input process, for example, switch data (edge data and level data) indicating that the switch is turned on is created based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 9a (FIG. 8). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes output processing (S321). In this output process, a variable effect start command set in the command buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 8) is output to the image control board 200 in S414 (FIG. 23) of the variable effect start process described later.

Also, in order to light the board lamp 2a, the left side lamp 23a and the right side lamp 23b (FIG. 8) at the timing matching the music, the lamp processing (S333 in FIG. 21) etc. in the 10ms timer interrupt processing described later is used. It outputs the lamp data to the lamp control board 79 (FIG. 8). That is, the board lamp 2a, the left side lamp 23a, and the right side lamp 23b are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a variable effect start command has been output (S322). The variable effect start command is set in the command buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 8) at S414 (FIG. 23) of the variable effect start process to be described later, and is output to the image control board 200 at S321. Here, if it is determined that the production control microcomputer 101 does not output the variable production start command (S322: No), it ends this process, and if it judges that it has been output (S322: Yes), the variation Measurement of the variation time of the effect pattern is started (S323). Subsequently, watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S324), and this processing ends.

(10 ms timer interrupt processing)
Next, the 10ms timer interrupt processing (S309 in FIG. 18) executed by the production control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control microcomputer 101 executes this 10 ms timer interrupt process every time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 100 . The effect control microcomputer 101 executes received command analysis processing (FIG. 22), which will be described later (S330), and executes switch state acquisition processing (S331). In this switch state acquisition process, the switch data created in the input process of the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S320 in FIG. 20) is stored in the RAM 120 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. Subsequently, based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process, a switch process for setting display contents such as button effects displayed by the effect display device 7 is executed (S332). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes lamp processing (S333). In this lamp processing, lamp data for controlling the light emission of each lamp (the board lamp 2a, the left side lamp 23a, the right side lamp 23b, etc.) is created and the time of the light emission effect is managed as the music progresses. As a result, each lamp performs a light emission effect that matches the progress of the music.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes voice control processing (S334). In this audio control processing, audio control data (data for controlling the output of audio from each speaker 8) is created, the created audio control data is output to the audio control board 78 (FIG. 8), and audio production is performed. Manage time, etc. As a result, sounds matching the effect to be executed are output from each speaker 8. - 特許庁Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S335), and terminates the 10ms timer interrupt processing. In other processing (S335), processing such as updating the variable effect pattern random number, the notice effect random number for determining the notice effect, and the like is executed.

(Received command analysis processing)
Next, the reception command analysis process executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 at S330 of the 10 ms timer interrupt process (FIG. 21) will be described with reference to FIG. 22 showing it.
The effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a starting winning command (first starting winning command or second starting winning command) is received from the main control board 60 (S340). : Yes), the pre-reading effect determination process is executed (S341). In this look-ahead effect determination process, the jackpot random number included in the start winning command stored in the special figure reservation effect storage unit (first special figure reservation effect storage unit 121 or second special figure reservation effect storage unit 122: FIG. 10) is a jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination (S72 in FIG. 17). That is, before the game control microcomputer 61 performs the big hit determination, the big hit determination (preliminary determination) is performed. Then, if it is determined to be a jackpot, it is determined by lottery whether or not to suggest that a jackpot exists in the special reservation A pre-reading effect such as changing the reserved image HG (FIG. 6) to a predetermined actual reserved image is executed.

If it is determined in S340 that the start winning command has not been received (S340: No), the process proceeds to S342. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 60 (S342), and when it is determined that it has been received (S342: Yes), executes an opening effect selection process ( S343). In this opening effect selection process, the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed at the opening of the jackpot game is selected. Specifically, an opening performance pattern selection table (not shown) in which an opening performance pattern is set in association with each opening command is referred to, and an opening performance pattern associated with the received opening command is selected. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect in the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 8). Moreover, when it determines with the microcomputer 101 for production|presentation control not having received the opening command in S342 (S342:No), it progresses to S344.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 60 (S344), and when it is determined that it has been received (S344: Yes), the ending effect selection process is executed ( S345). In this ending effect selection process, the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the ending effect to be executed at the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Specifically, an ending effect pattern selection table (not shown) in which an ending effect pattern is set in association with each ending command is referred to, and an ending effect pattern associated with the received ending command is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 8). If it is determined in S344 that the ending command has not been received (S344: No), the process proceeds to S346.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 60 (S346). 23) is executed (S347). Moreover, after performing S347, or when it determines with the microcomputer 101 for production|production control not having received the fluctuation start command in S346 (S346:No), it performs suspension control processing (S348). Details of the hold control process will be described later.

When the performance control microcomputer 101 executes the suspension control process of S348, it determines whether or not the fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 60 (S349). An effect ending process is executed (S350). In this fluctuation production end processing, the production control microcomputer 101 sets a fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 8). When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 200 (FIG. 8) by the command transmission process (S305 in FIG. The symbol 9C and the right effect symbol 9R (FIG. 1) are confirmed and displayed through a predetermined stop pattern. If it is determined in S349 that the change stop command has not been received (S349: No), other processing is executed (S351), and the received command analysis processing ends. In other processing (S351), processing based on received commands other than the above-described commands, etc. are performed. The effect control microcomputer 101, which causes the image control board 200 to change the pattern in order to confirm and display the pattern representing the result of the big hit determination, is an example of the pattern variation control means. Further, the image control board 200 that receives instructions from the effect control microcomputer 101 and performs symbol variation is also an example of symbol variation control means.

(Variation production start processing)
Next, it demonstrates, referring FIG. 23 which shows it about the fluctuation|variation production|presentation start processing which the microcomputer 101 for production|presentation control performs in S347 of a received command analysis process (FIG. 22).
The effect control microcomputer 101 analyzes the received variation start command (S410). In the variation start command, the information of the special figure 2 variation pattern selected in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S52 in FIG. 16), or the special figure selected in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S58 in FIG. 16) Information of one fluctuation pattern is included. Subsequently, if the variation start command analyzed in S410 is the special figure 1 variation start command, the effect control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the value of the special figure 1 pending effect counter, and the special figure 2 variation start command If it is, "1" is subtracted from the value of the special figure 2 pending effect counter (S411). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 is stored in the special figure reservation effect storage unit (first special figure reservation effect storage unit 121 or second special figure reservation effect storage unit 122: FIG. 10) Start winning command and look-ahead Each data such as the jackpot flag is shifted to the old storage area (S412). The special figure 1 pending effect counter increases or decreases in synchronization with the first special figure pending number based on the reception of the special figure 1 fluctuation start command, while the special figure 2 pending effect counter receives the special figure 2 fluctuation start command Based on, it increases and decreases in synchronization with the second special figure pending number. Based on these values, the effect control microcomputer 101 can cause the image control board 200 to update the main pending image HG. It should be noted that the grasp of the special figure reservation number by the production control microcomputer 101 is also possible by the value designated by the reservation designation command.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes a variable effect pattern selection process (S413). Specifically, a variable performance pattern is selected using a variable performance pattern random number and a variable performance pattern selection table. A variable performance pattern random number is obtained from a variable performance pattern random number counter that generates a variable performance pattern random number for selecting a variable performance pattern. The variation performance pattern selection table is configured by associating the type of special figure variation pattern, the variation performance pattern random number, and the variation performance pattern. The selection of the variable effect pattern is performed by selecting the variation corresponding to the acquired variable effect pattern random number among the variable effect patterns associated with the information of the special figure 1 variation pattern obtained by analyzing the variation start command in S410 (Fig. 23). This is done by selecting a performance pattern. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets a variable effect start command for causing the effect display device 7 to start displaying the variable effect pattern selected in S413 in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 8) (S414). After that, the effect control microcomputer 101 terminates this process.

(Holding control process)
Next, the content of the suspension control process executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 in S348 of FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG. 24 showing it.
The effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the game ball passage 300 (S420). Whether or not the game ball has entered the game ball passage 300 can be determined by whether or not an entry command has been input. If it is determined that the game ball has not entered the game ball passage 300 (S420: No), this process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ball has entered the game ball passage 300 (S420: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 adds 1 to the provisional reservation number (S421). When the effect control microcomputer 101 receives an entry command, an ejection command, or a staying number command, etc., it can grasp the temporary holding number based on these commands. Next, the production control microcomputer 101 grasps the current book reservation number from the received reservation designation command, and the total value of the current book reservation number and the temporary reservation number is the book reservation upper limit number "8" or less It is determined whether or not there is (S422).

If it is determined that the total value of the current number of permanent reservations and the number of temporary reservations is not less than "8" (S422: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 has no room to change the temporary reservation image KG. This processing ends without setting the command to increase the image KG by one in the command buffer of the RAM 120 .

On the other hand, if it is determined that the total value of the current number of permanent reservations and the number of temporary reservations is equal to or less than "8" (S422: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 will enter the game ball passage 300 this time, It is determined whether or not the total value of the current number of permanent reservations and the number of temporary reservations has reached "8" (S423). If it is determined that the total value of the current number of permanent reservations and the number of temporary reservations is "8" (S423: Yes), that is, if the sum of the current number of reservations and the number of stays matches the number of permanent reservations ( If there is a possibility that the storage by the special figure reservation storage unit reaches the upper limit number by the game ball detected by the entrance sensor 315), the production control microcomputer 101 issues a notification command for instructing the execution of the notification production, It is set in the command buffer of RAM 120 (S424). Next, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets a command to increase the provisionally reserved image KG by one in the command buffer of the RAM 120 (S425), and terminates this process. Note that the notification effect will be described later.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the total value of the current number of permanent reservations and the number of temporary reservations is not "8", that is, the total value of the current number of permanent reservations and the number of temporary reservations is "7" or less (S423: No ), the effect control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S425 without proceeding to S424, and sets a command to increase the temporary holding image KG by one in the command buffer of the RAM120. After that, the effect control microcomputer 101 terminates this process.

When S423 is determined affirmatively, the conditions for executing the notification effect are established for the first time, so the game ball detected by the entry sensor 315 is likely to reach the upper limit number of reservations due to this notification effect. It is possible to notify. Then, it is possible for the player to understand that even if game balls are shot any more, they will not be stored as reserved balls. In the pachinko game machine 1, it is possible to employ a configuration in which the notification effect is executed by the sound output from the speaker 8.例文帳に追加

Further, when a command to increase the temporary holding image KG by one is transmitted to the image control board 200 ( FIG. 8 ), the image control board 200 displays the temporary holding image KG with the latest entry order in the effect display device 7 . A new temporary holding image KG is displayed at the next right display position.

On the other hand, the effect control microcomputer 101 that has received the pending designation command sets a sub-side pending designation command that specifies the content indicated by the command in the command buffer of the RAM 120 . The image control board 200 that has received the sub-side hold designation command causes the effect display device 7 to display the main hold image HG that can be specified from the information.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the game ball P discharged from the discharge port 316a is configured to enter the ball entrance 407 of the sorting device 400, all the main reservations are temporary reservations. can be said to have been promoted. In other words, the game ball stored as temporary reservation is stored as permanent reservation. Therefore, if the image control board 200 recognizes that the number of main reservations will increase from the sub-side hold designation command, a new main reservation will be placed at the display position immediately to the right of the main reservation image HG whose order of entry is the latest. When the image HG is displayed, the temporarily held image KG with the oldest entry order is deleted so as to be synchronized with the image HG.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 101 updates the temporary holding image KG in synchronization with the image control board 200 updating the main holding image HG based on the value of the special holding production counter. It is also possible to That is, if it is grasped that the special figure reservation number increases by the special figure reservation performance counter, the image control board 200 is made to erase the temporary reservation image KG so as to synchronize with the increase of the main reservation image HG. is also possible. The effect control microcomputer 101 that executes the process of FIG. 24 and causes the target control board to execute the notification effect is an example of the notification control means. In addition, the voice control board 78 that receives instructions from the effect control microcomputer 101 and executes the notification effect is also an example of the notification control means. Also, the speaker 8 is an example of a notification means and an audio output means.

Hereinafter, the flow of the notification effect performed in the pachinko game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 25 showing it.
It is assumed that the number of real reservations is "4" and the number of stays in the game ball passage 300 is "3". In this case, four permanent reserved images HG are displayed in the permanent reserved image display area DE2, and three temporary reserved images KG are displayed in the temporary reserved image display area DE1. In other words, the temporary hold upper limit number in this state is "4" by subtracting the current book hold number "4" from the main hold upper limit number "8", and since 3 balls are already stored as temporary hold, the remaining 1 The ball is in a state that can be stored as a temporary hold. In this state, when the game ball enters the game ball passage 300, the number of temporary holding images KG becomes "4" as shown in FIG. 25(A). Then, the number of permanent reservations is "4" and the number of temporary reservations is "4", and the sum of the number of permanent reservations and the number of temporary reservations matches the upper limit number of permanent reservations. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured such that game balls discharged from the discharge port 316a enter the ball entrance 407 of the sorting device 400. It can be said that he was promoted. In other words, the game ball stored as temporary reservation is stored as permanent reservation. Therefore, if the game ball that has entered the game ball passage 300 is the game ball that reaches the main reservation upper limit number of "8", the game ball may be stored as the main reservation. It becomes a game ball of Therefore, as long as one or more special figure reservations are not digested, even if game balls enter the game ball passage 300 after this, they are not stored as temporary reservations, so the timing at which the fourth temporary reservation image KG is displayed. In synchronism with , the loudspeaker 8 outputs, for example, a warning such as "Even if you hit it now, it will not be put on hold" or a sound such as a warning sound. As a result, the player, while concentrating on the game, can understand that even if the game ball is shot any more, it will not be stored as a held ball.

As shown in FIG. 25(B), it is assumed that one game ball enters the game ball passage 300 after the number of permanent reservations is "4" and the number of temporary reservations is "4". In this case, as described above, the total value of the number of permanent reservations and the number of temporary reservations is consistent with the number of permanent reservations, and since the special figure reservation is not digested even by one ball, the game ball passage 300 A game ball that has entered inside becomes a surplus ball and is not displayed as the temporary holding image KG (shown as "surplus number=1" in the figure). In addition, even if the game ball enters the game ball passage 300, in this example, since the total value of the number of permanent reservations and the number of temporary reservations continues to match the upper limit number of permanent reservations, the sound is heard from the speaker 8. Output status continues. As a result, the player can understand that even if the game ball is shot in the current situation, it will not be stored as a held ball.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25(C), the variable display of the special symbol being executed is completed, and the start timing of the variable display of the next special symbol corresponding to the leftmost book holding image HG with the oldest entry order. When , the oldest leftmost book reserved image HG disappears, and the remaining three book reserved images HG are shifted to the left. In addition, in accordance with the movement of the permanent hold image HG, the four temporary hold images KG being displayed are also shifted to the left.

In the state of FIG. 25(B), a game ball (surplus ball) that was not stored as a temporary hold existed in the game ball passage 300, but as in the example shown in FIG. 25(C), the following Due to the start of the variable display of the special symbol, a vacancy occurs in the temporary reservation upper limit number, and the surplus balls are stored as a new temporary reservation. As a result, the number of permanent reservations is "3" and the number of temporary reservations is "5". Also in this case, the total value of the number of main reservations and the number of temporary reservations matches the upper limit number of main reservations, and after this, even if the game ball enters the game ball passage 300, it is not stored as a temporary reservation, so the fifth In synchronism with the timing at which the temporary hold image KG is displayed, a sound is output from the speaker 8 as a notification effect.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 25(D), during the variable display of the special symbols, not a single game ball enters the game ball passage 300, the number of permanent reservations is "3", and the number of temporary reservations is "4". ” state is maintained. In this case, there is a vacancy in the upper limit number of temporary holding, and the remaining one ball can be stored as temporary holding, so the notification effect is not performed.

[Effects of Embodiment]

(1) If the game ball detected by the entry sensor 315 is the game ball when it reaches the main reservation upper limit number of "8", the game ball may be stored as the main reservation. It becomes a game ball of Therefore, when there is a possibility that the memory by the special figure reservation storage unit reaches the upper limit number due to the game ball detected by the entrance sensor 315, the notification effect is executed. According to this, even if the player is not stored as a permanent reservation at the present time, it is stored as a temporary reservation, so the game ball that has entered the game ball passage 300 before the notification effect is performed is wasted. You can be confident that it will not happen. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of wasted balls while attracting the player's attention to the game.

(2) The notification effect is executed when the sum of the current number of reservations and the number of stays matches the upper limit number of reservations. According to this, it is possible for the player to understand that even if a game ball is shot and entered into the game ball passage 300, it will not be stored as a held ball. , It is difficult to generate waste balls.

(3) Since the notification effect is voiced, the notification effect does not interfere with the effect on the effect display device 7. - 特許庁Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to perform a stopping shot while maintaining a state in which the player can pay attention to the pattern variation.

(4) Since the game ball passage 300 has the staying member 310, a time lag occurs from when the game ball enters the entry port 302 to when it enters the starting ports 401 and 402 via the discharge port 316a, and stays. More fun is added to the flow of the game in which the number decreases and the reserved number increases. In addition, it is possible to enjoy a game not found in conventional pachinko game machines, such as displaying a reserved image linked to the number of game balls staying in the game ball passage 300, so that the interest in the game can be enhanced.

(5) The game control microcomputer 101, by the game control microcomputer 61, based on the determination that the game ball discharged from the discharge port 316a entered the first start port 401 or the like, provisional holding image KG is decreased by one and the number of main reserved images HG is increased by one (FIG. 6(C)). The entertainment of the game can be heightened by performing an unprecedented effect of changing the temporary holding image KG to the permanent holding image HG.
<Other embodiments>
Although the permanent holding image HG and the temporary holding image KG are displayed so as not to overlap each other in the vertical direction, they may be displayed so as to overlap each other. For example, the left end of the permanent holding image HG may be aligned with the left end of the temporary holding image KG, and the temporary holding image KG may be displayed directly above the permanent holding image HG.

When the number of official reservations increases, a new official reservation image HG is displayed at the display position to the right of the official reservation image HG with the latest entry order, and the provisional reservation image KG with the oldest entry order is deleted. rice field. Alternatively, both the main reserved image HG and the temporary reserved image KG may be updated by adding or decreasing the reserved image at the right end display position.

The image control board 200 erases the temporary hold image KG with the oldest entry order so as to synchronize with the display of the new main hold image HG based on the sub-side hold designation command. Instead of this, the effect control microcomputer 101 that has received the discharge command generates a command to decrease the temporary holding image KG by one, and the image control board 200 that has received the command has the oldest entry order. One reserved image KG may be deleted.

In the above-described embodiment, if there is a possibility that the storage by the special figure holding storage unit reaches the upper limit number due to the game ball detected by the entrance sensor 315, the holding effect is executed for the game ball, but the upper limit All the game balls staying in the game ball passage 300 in excess of the number may be subject to the notification effect as there is a possibility of reaching the main reservation upper limit number. In addition, even if there is a vacancy in the upper limit number of temporary reservations, all game balls stored as temporary reservations may be subject to the notification effect, as there is a high possibility that the temporary reservations will be promoted to the final reservations.

Determination of whether or not the game ball discharged from the discharge port 316a has entered the first start port 401 or the like and determination of whether to increase or decrease the temporary holding image KG are performed by the game control microcomputer 61 or the effect control. may be executed by the microcomputer 101 for In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 or the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the notification production can be executed when there is a possibility that the memory by the special figure reservation storage unit reaches the upper limit number due to the game ball detected by the entrance sensor 315 may be executed.

Further, the sorting device 400 may not be arranged in the discharge direction 318 of the game balls discharged from the discharge port 316a. For example, the sorting device 400 may be arranged at a position shifted left or right from the discharge direction 318 .

In addition, a game nail 14 is provided in a region along the discharge direction 318 between the discharge port 316a and the ball entrance 407 so that the game ball discharged from the discharge port 316a surely enters the ball entrance 407. A game ball may be guided to the ball entrance 407 by a nail 14.例文帳に追加

Also, the game ball entering the game ball passage 300 does not necessarily enter the ball entrance 407 of the sorting device 400 . A game ball that has not passed through the game ball passage 300 may enter the ball entrance 407 directly.

Also, if it is possible to grasp that the game ball will not be stored as a held ball even if the game ball is fired any more, at the stage before the game ball is detected by the starting port sensors 401a and 402a, the retention A playing ball passageway 300 with member 310 is not required. That is, any configuration may be used as long as it can notify in advance that there is a high possibility of being detected by these sensors before being detected by these sensors. For example, at the timing of entering the ball entrance 407 of the sorting device 400, it is assumed that there is a possibility that the maximum number of reservations will be reached, and the notification effect may be executed.

Further, the method of notifying the number of reservations and the number of stays is not limited to the method of displaying an image such as the permanent reservation image HG or the temporary reservation image KG, but may be a method of lighting a reservation lamp or the like.

The notification effect may be performed by lighting or blinking at least one of the board lamp 2a, the effect button lamp 9c, the left side lamp 23a and the right side lamp 23b. In this case, the board lamp 2a, the effect button lamp 9c, the left side lamp 23a and the right side lamp 23b are examples of light emitting means. In addition, the notification effect may be performed by vibrating the effect button 9 . In this case, the effect button 9 is an example of the vibrating means. Also, an effect movable body may be provided, and the notification effect may be performed by the action of the movable body. Further, the effect display device 7 may execute a notification effect using an image or moving image. At this time, the notification effect may be executed only for the game balls that reach the upper limit number of reservations, or all the game balls staying in the game ball passage 300 exceeding the upper limit number are subjected to the notification effect. Alternatively, all the game balls stored as temporary holding may be the target of the notification effect.

As a notification effect to be executed when there is a possibility that the game ball detected by the entrance sensor 315 will reach the upper limit number of memory in the special figure reservation storage unit, the display mode of the temporary reservation image KG corresponding to the game ball is changed. The notification effect may be executed by making the display mode different from the display mode of the temporary hold image KG. For example, the temporary holding image KG corresponding to the game ball may be blinked, or may be displayed in a different color from the other temporary holding images KG.

This retention upper limit number is not limited to 8 balls. For example, in a pachinko game machine in which symbol variation is performed only with the special symbol 1, the main reserved upper limit number is 4 balls.

In addition, a high probability state (so-called probability fluctuation state) may be provided in which the probability of a big win being determined to be a big win in the big win determination is higher than normal.
Moreover, you may provide the time saving function which shortens the fluctuation|variation time of a special design.
In addition, it is equipped with a normal symbol display and a normal electric accessory (electric chew), and by frequently opening the normal electric accessory (electric chew), it is equipped with a so-called electric support function that suppresses the decrease in the number of balls held. good.

1 Pachinko game machine 3 Game area 7 Effect display device 8 Speaker (notifying means)
61 game control microcomputer (privilege grant determination means, ball entry determination means, symbol variation control means)
64a First special figure reservation storage unit (reservation storage means)
64b Second special figure reservation storage unit (reservation storage means)
78 Audio control board (notification control means)
101 Production control microcomputer (notification control means, symbol variation control means)
200 Image control board (symbol variation control means)
300 game ball passage (guidance means)
302 entry port 310 retention member 315 entry sensor (entry detection means)
316a discharge port 317 discharge sensor 400 sorting device (entering means)
401 1st starting port (entrance means)
401a First starting port sensor (entering ball detection means)
402 second starting port (entering means)
402a Second starting port sensor (entering ball detection means)
HG Final reservation image KG Temporary reservation image P Game ball

Claims (1)

a ball entry means that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter;
a ball entry detection means for detecting a gaming ball that has entered the ball entry means;
Privilege grant determination means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege advantageous to a player when a game ball is detected by the entering ball detection means;
Symbol variation control means for executing symbol variation in order to confirm and display a symbol representing the determination result of the privilege grant determination means;
a holding storage means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of judgment information used for judgment by the privilege provision judgment means;
Guiding means having an entrance into which game balls that have flowed down the game area can enter, and an exit through which the game balls that have entered from the entrance are discharged ;
an entrance detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the entrance;
a ball entry determination means for determining whether or not the game ball discharged from the discharge port has entered the ball entry means;
Notification control means for notifying the holding number indicating the number of game balls which have been detected by the entering ball detection means but for which symbol variation has not yet been executed, and the staying number indicating the number of game balls staying in the guiding means. and
The notification control means is
Based on the determination that the game ball discharged from the discharge port has entered the ball entering means by the entering ball determination means, the number of staying is reduced by one and the number of holding is increased by one. has become
When the game ball is detected by the entry detection means, the total number of the holding number and the staying number is calculated, and when the total number of the holding number and the staying number reaches the upper limit number of the holding storage means is a gaming machine that executes a notification effect to notify that the upper limit number has been reached .

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