JP2022032220A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game by allowing a player to reliably listen to an operation instruction sound and hence by allowing to player to accurately grasp a degree of expectation toward a lottery result by the operation instruction sound.SOLUTION: A game machine completes an effective period when prescribed operation is detected or prescribed time passes after occurrence of the effective period, displays an operation instruction display selected according to a lottery result from among plural kinds of operation instruction displays following start of an effective period or before start of an effective period, completes the operation instruction display when prescribed operation is detected or the effective period ends, can output an operation instruction sound selected according to a lottery result from among plural kinds of operation instruction sounds following start of the operation instruction display, and can continuously output an operation instruction sound even if prescribed operation is detected and an effective period is completed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

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

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a lottery is performed based on the establishment of a starting condition, and when the result of the lottery is a special result, a special gaming state advantageous to the player has been proposed. (For example, Patent Document 1). This gaming machine is equipped with an effect button that can be operated by the player, and during the valid period during which the operation input of the effect button can be accepted, a display instructing the operation of the effect button is performed, and the specified operation of the effect button is performed. In some cases, a suggestion effect suggesting the result of the lottery is executed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-223472

Here, there is a case where the result of the lottery is suggested before the execution of the suggestion effect by setting the operation instruction display for instructing the player to operate the effect button to be the display content according to the result of the lottery. Further, in addition to the operation instruction display, there is also one that outputs an operation instruction sound such as a voice message instructing the player to operate the effect button. In such a gaming machine, it is conceivable to suggest the result of the lottery by setting the operation instruction sound as the output content according to the result of the lottery, as in the case of the operation instruction display. However, such operation instruction display and operation instruction sound become unnecessary if the specified operation of the effect button is performed, and the display and output may be terminated. However, the operation instruction display is displayed by the player even for a short time. Can be visually recognized, so that the degree of expectation of the lottery result can be grasped. On the other hand, if the operation instruction sound is shortened, it becomes difficult for the player to grasp the content, and if it is lengthened, it ends in the middle when the specified operation is performed at an early stage, and the player cannot grasp the content. In that case, the player cannot grasp the expected degree of the lottery result from the operation instruction sound, and the game interest may be impaired.

The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to make the player accurately grasp the expected degree of the lottery result by the operation instruction sound by surely letting the player hear the operation instruction sound, and to improve the game entertainment. ..

The gaming machine of the present invention has adopted the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The gaming machine of the present invention
A gaming machine that draws lots based on the establishment of predetermined conditions and executes a game effect based on the result of the lottery.
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An operation detecting means for detecting the operation of the operating means and
An effective period generating means for generating an effective period at a predetermined timing during the game production,
When the specified operation for the operation means is detected by the operation detection means during the valid period, the suggestion effect execution means for executing the suggestion effect suggesting the result of the lottery, and the suggestion effect execution means.
An instruction display means capable of displaying an operation instruction display instructing the player to operate the operation means, and
An instruction sound output means capable of outputting an operation instruction sound instructing the player to operate the operation means, and an instruction sound output means.
Equipped with
It has a plurality of types of operation instruction displays and a plurality of types of operation instruction sounds.
When the specified operation is detected or the specified time elapses from the occurrence of the valid period, the valid period generating means ends the valid period.
The instruction display means displays an operation instruction display selected from a plurality of types of operation instruction displays according to the result of the lottery at the start of the valid period or prior to the start of the valid period, and the above-mentioned regulation. When the operation is detected or the valid period ends, the operation instruction display is terminated and the operation instruction display is terminated.
The instruction sound output means can output an operation instruction sound selected according to the result of the lottery from a plurality of types of the operation instruction sounds with the start of the operation instruction display, and the specified operation is detected. The gist is that the operation instruction sound can be continuously output even after the expiration date.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the operation instruction display selected according to the result of the lottery from the plurality of types of operation instruction display is displayed at the start of the valid period or prior to the start of the valid period, and the specified operation is detected. When the validity period ends, the operation instruction display ends. In addition, it is possible to output the operation instruction sound selected according to the result of the lottery from multiple types of operation instruction sounds with the start of the operation instruction display, and even if the specified operation is detected and the valid period ends, the operation instruction is given. Sound can be continuously output. As a result, even when the specified operation is detected at an early stage after the valid period occurs and the suggestion effect is executed (the valid period ends), the player can surely hear the operation instruction sound. Since the operation instruction sound is selected according to the result of the lottery, the player can more accurately grasp the degree of expectation from the suggestion of the lottery result by the operation instruction sound by surely listening to the operation instruction sound. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in combination with the degree of expectation that can be grasped from the suggestion of the lottery result by the operation instruction display and the suggestion effect.

Here, the operation instruction sound is difficult for the player to determine the expected degree of the lottery result only by being output halfway, that is, it is difficult for the player to determine the expected degree of the lottery result unless it is surely output to the end. Can be configured to include. Further, the operation instruction sound may be output as long as it can be output with the start of the operation instruction display, and may not be output even if the operation instruction display is started. Further, the operation instruction sound can be continuously output even if the specified operation is detected or the valid period ends, and can be output until the end timing predetermined for each type of operation instruction sound is reached. Just do it. That is, the operation instruction sound may be output until the end timing of each type is reached, regardless of the detection of the specified operation or the end of the valid period. Further, depending on the type, the operation instruction sound may end at the timing when the specified operation is detected or at the timing when the valid period ends. That is, when the specified operation is detected or the valid period ends, the operation instruction sound is not limited to the one that is always continuously output, and the output of the operation instruction sound may be terminated. In addition, in the case where the result of the lottery is a hit, the hit state advantageous to the player is generated, and the expected degree of the lottery result can be the expected degree of the occurrence of the hit (the occurrence of the hit state).

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, by surely letting the player hear the operation instruction sound, it is possible to make the player accurately grasp the expected degree of the lottery result by the operation instruction sound and improve the game entertainment.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 as an Example of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the game board 20 which a pachinko machine 1 has. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of the effect display device 37. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specification of the pachinko machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main control processing executed by the CPU 60a of a main control device 60. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display related processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol variation effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a button effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a button effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a valid period and the appearance rate of a suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the operation instruction display and an example of the appearance rate. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content and appearance rate of the operation instruction sound. This is an example of a time chart when a button effect is executed. This is an example of a time chart when a button effect is executed. This is an example of a time chart when a button effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of how a button effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of how a button effect is executed.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a block showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. It is a figure. In this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol is started when the game ball enters the start port, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the predetermined jackpot symbol, the jackpot game is started, so-called Seven. An example in which the present invention is applied to a machine type (type 1 type) gaming machine will be described.

[Appearance configuration of pachinko machine 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming board 20 in which a board surface is visibly arranged via a glass plate (transparent plate) 4 fitted in a front frame (glass frame) 3. It includes an upper tray 11 and a lower tray 12 for storing game balls, and a firing handle 13 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 11 to the game board 20. The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a CR machine compatible with a prepaid card, and a CR unit 50 for reading and writing the prepaid card is provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 1.

The front frame 3 is fitted into the inner frame 5 and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 5 with hinges provided on the upper and lower sides on the left side as fulcrums. Further, the inner frame 5 is fitted into the outer frame 2 and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 with hinges provided on the upper and lower sides on the left side as fulcrums. The front frame 3 and the inner frame 5 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame body. On the other hand, the outer frame 2 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island equipment of the game hall.

Speakers 14 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 3 to sound various sound effects as the game progresses and to sound warning sounds for alerting the player. Further, the front frame 3 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps (lamps) 15 that emit light according to the game state.

Prize balls and rental balls are paid out to the upper saucer 11. A settlement display device 52 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 is provided on the upper right side of the upper tray 11, and the settlement display device 52 is a ball instructing the lending of a game ball. A lending button 53 and a settlement button 54 for instructing settlement (return) of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 are provided. Further, in the center of the upper surface of the upper tray 11, an effect button 16 for performing various effects according to the operation of the player is arranged. The lower saucer 12 can receive the ball overflowing from the upper saucer 11.

The launch handle 13 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 12, and when the player rotates it clockwise, the launch motor 83 (see FIG. 3) of the launch device (not shown) is activated and the launch handle 13 is operated. The game balls are launched one by one toward the game board 20 with the firing power according to the rotation operation amount of 13.

[Structure of game board 20]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is formed with a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. The game board 20 includes an effect display device 37 provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 21, a center accessory 38 including a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc. arranged around the effect display device 37, and a center. The normal symbol actuating gate 22 arranged on the right side of the accessory 38, the normally open first starting port 23 arranged below the center accessory 38, and the open / close type arranged below the ordinary symbol actuating gate 22. The second starting opening 24, the large winning opening 25 located at the lower right of the game area 21, and the normally open normal winning opening 26 located at the lower left of the game area 21 can be entered in any of the winning openings. It is provided with an out port 29 for collecting the missing game ball. Further, a large number of nails 21c for guiding or playing a game ball flowing down the game area 21 are planted on the game board 20.

The second starting port 24 is a variable entry port configured as an ordinary electric accessory, and has a pair of left and right opening / closing blades (opening / closing members) 24b and a second starting port solenoid 24c (FIG. 6) for operating the opening / closing blades 24b. 3) and. The second starting port 24 is normally in a normal state in which the opening / closing blade 24b is upright and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the ball. ) Is executed, the opening / closing blade 24b is opened to the left and right by the second starting port solenoid 24c, so that the game ball can be easily entered into the open state. A second starting port switch 24a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of incoming balls is attached to the second starting opening 24. The second starting port 24 is closed when the second starting port switch 24a counts the number of incoming balls of the game ball by a specified number or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before the specified number of balls is counted.

The large winning opening 25 is a variable entry opening configured as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 25b, a large winning opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 3) for operating the opening / closing plate 25b, and a large winning opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 3). To prepare for. This big winning opening 25 is normally closed by the opening / closing plate 25b so that the game ball cannot enter, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the big hit symbol and the big hit game is executed. In addition, the opening / closing plate 25b is opened toward the front by the large winning opening solenoid 25c, so that the opening state is set so that the game ball can enter. A large winning opening switch 25a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of incoming balls is attached to the large winning opening 25. The big winning opening 25 is closed when a predetermined opening time (for example, 28.0 seconds) elapses before the big winning opening switch 25a counts 9 balls or 9 balls are counted (big hit). round). The jackpot game is performed by repeating the jackpot round a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times, 10 times, 15 times, etc.).

The first starting port 23 enters the game ball by rotating the firing handle 13 (so-called left-handed) so that the player causes the game ball to flow down to the left side area (first game area) of the game area 21. Can be made to. On the other hand, it is impossible for the second starting opening 24 and the large winning opening 25 to allow the game ball to enter by hitting the left side, so that the game ball flows down to the right side area (second game area) of the game area 21. A game ball can be inserted by rotating the firing handle 13 (so-called right-handed hitting). However, the second starting opening 24 and the large winning opening 25 are variable winning openings, and the game ball can be entered only when the normal symbol is won or the special symbol is won by the big hit. Will be.

At the lower right of the game board 20, a first special symbol display device (first special symbol display device) 31, a second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device) 32, and a first special symbol hold number display are displayed. Device (1st special symbol hold number display device) 33, 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device) 34, normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device) 35, and normal symbol A hold number display device (normal figure hold number display device) 36 and is arranged.

The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 are configured as a 7-segment display device in this embodiment, and represent a plurality of types of display modes by combining lighting and extinguishing of each segment. .. The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 start variable display of the special symbol by sequentially switching the display mode based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and the predetermined variable time When the lapse has passed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by stopping and displaying in any of a plurality of predetermined stop display modes. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode (big hit symbol), the jackpot game is executed. The first special figure display device 31 is a display device for the first start port entry ball that variablely displays a special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 23, and is a second special figure display device 32. Is a display device for entering the second starting opening, which displays a special symbol in a variable manner based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 24. The special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 31 is also referred to as the first special symbol (first special symbol), and the special symbol displayed by the second special symbol display device 32 is the second special symbol (second special symbol). Also called a special figure).

When a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the special symbol or during the big hit game, the variable display of the first special symbol is suspended up to a predetermined number (4 times in the embodiment), and the current After the variation display is completed, the variation display of the reserved first special symbol is sequentially started. The reserved number of the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol reserved number display device 33. In addition, even when a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the special symbol or during the big hit game, the variable display of the second special symbol is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, 4 times), and the current After the variation display is completed, the variation display of the second special symbol on hold is sequentially started. The reserved number of the second special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol reserved number display device 34.

In the present embodiment, the normal drawing display device 35 has a first display unit that lights up in the case of a hit and turns off in the case of a miss, and a second display unit that turns off in the case of a hit and turns on in the case of a miss. It is configured as an LED display device. The normal figure display device 35 alternately repeats lighting of the first display unit and lighting of the second display unit based on the fact that the gate switch 22a provided on the normal symbol operating gate 22 detects the game ball. The normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses, one of the first display unit and the second display unit is turned on and the other is turned off to stop and display the normal symbol. When the normal symbol is hit and stopped and displayed, the second starting port 24 is opened.

In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 22 during the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol variation display is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the current variation display is displayed. When it is finished, the variable display of the pending normal symbols is started in sequence. The reserved number of ordinary symbols is displayed on the normal symbol reserved number display device 36.

The effect display device 37 is an image display device composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, and is a display of effect symbols (pseudo symbols) 371L, 371C, 371R corresponding to special symbols on the display screen (symbol variation effect) and reach. Various effects such as effects and button effects are displayed. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect display device 37. As shown in the figure, in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 37, there are three effect symbols 371L on the left, middle, and right, which are composed of numbers, letters, characters, symbols, characters, etc. (numbers in the example of the figure). 371C and 371R (symbols for effecting symbol variation) are displayed. When the game ball enters the starting port (first starting port 23 or second starting port 24), the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll from top to bottom, and the predetermined variable time is set. After that, the stop display is displayed in the order of left, right, and middle. When the right effect symbol 371R is stopped and displayed and the right effect symbol 371R does not match the left effect symbol 371L, it is out (normally off). On the other hand, when the right effect symbol 371R matches the left effect symbol 371L, the reach is reached and the process shifts to the reach effect. Then, when the effect symbol 371C in the middle is stopped and displayed after the reach effect, if the effect symbol 371C in the inside does not match the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R, the effect is out of reach (out of reach), and the effect in the inside is out. When the symbol 371C matches the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R, it is a big hit. In addition, on the display screen of the effect display device 37, a character symbol 374 or the like whose display mode (expression) changes or the type of character changes according to the effect content is displayed. The reach includes a normal reach, an SP reach that develops from the normal reach, and the like. When the result of the big hit determination process is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern is selected so that the appearance rate of SP reach is higher than that in the case of a miss. Therefore, the SP reach has a higher expectation of big hit (reliability) than the normal fluctuation and the normal reach.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the first reserved symbol 372a and the second reserved symbol 372b are also displayed in the corner (lower part) of the display screen of the effect display device 37. The first reserved symbol 372a is a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the first special symbol. The first reserved symbol 372a is additionally displayed one by one from the right side each time a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variation display of the special symbol, and each time the variation display of the first special symbol is started. It is erased one by one from the opposite side of the starting ball. Further, the second reserved symbol 372b is a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the second special symbol. The second reserved symbol 372b is additionally displayed one by one from the right side each time a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variation display of the special symbol, and each time the variation display of the second special symbol is started. It is erased one by one from the opposite side of the starting ball.

[Control circuit configuration]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 has a main control device 60, a payout control device 70, a launch control device 80, a sub-integrated control device 90, and an effect display control device 91 as control circuits thereof. , A power supply device (not shown). The main control device 60 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 60a, and in addition to the CPU 60a, a ROM 60b for storing a processing program or a table, a RAM 60c for temporarily storing data when the processing program is executed, an input / output port, and communication. It has a port and so on. Although not shown, the payout control device 70 and the launch control device 80 are also configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU, and include a ROM, a RAM, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an external connection terminal board 65, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is transmitted to the hall computer 100 (see FIG. 3) by the external connection terminal board 65.

The main control device 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 60 is back-wired with detection signals from the front frame opening switch 3a for detecting the opening of the front frame 3, the inner frame opening switch 5a for detecting the opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal board 64. Further, the main control device 60 includes a gate switch 22a for detecting the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22, and a first start port switch 23a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first start port 23. The second starting port switch 24a that detects the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 24, the large winning opening switch 25a that detects the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 25, and the game ball to the normal winning opening 26. The detection signal from the normal winning opening switch 26a or the like for detecting the entry of the ball is input via the game board relay terminal board 61. Further, an operation signal from the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is input to the main control device 60, and the setting contents using the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are input. It can be displayed on the setting display device (performance display device) 69 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

The setting key switch 67 is a switch that is operated when making various settings such as a jackpot probability of a special symbol. Further, the RAM clear switch 68 is a switch for executing RAM clear, and the manager of the game hall can execute RAM clear by turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 68. In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 68 is also used to select the set value when making various settings. The setting display device 69 is configured as a 7-segment display device, and displays setting values in various settings, the performance of the pachinko machine 1, an error code when an error occurs, and the like. Here, in this embodiment, there is a probability setting function that can be set by selecting any one of the three settings 1 to 3 in which different probabilities are set as the jackpot probabilities of the special symbols. When the manager of the game hall inserts a predetermined key into the setting key switch 67 and rotates it so that the set value can be changed, "1" corresponding to the current jackpot probability settings 1 to 3. Any number of "3" is displayed on the setting display device 69. Further, the setting display device 69 displays the numbers "1" to "3" in order each time the RAM clear switch 68 is pressed. Therefore, the administrator presses the RAM clear switch 68 so that the number displayed on the setting display device 69 becomes the number corresponding to the desired setting value, selects the desired setting value, and presses the setting key switch 67. By rotating the inserted key and returning it to the initial position, the selected set value (any of settings 1 to 3) can be fixed and set as the jackpot probability of the special symbol. In this embodiment, the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are used to select and set the set value, but any other device can be used as long as it can be operated from the outside, for example, a rotary knob. The configuration may be such that the set value is selected or set by using the operating means, or the configuration may be provided with a dedicated switch for selecting the set value. Further, although the pachinko machine 1 is supposed to display the set value on the setting display device 69, it may be displayed on another display device or may be notified by voice. Further, the setting is not limited to three, and any number may be used as long as it can be selected from a plurality of setting values.

Further, from the main control device 60, a drive signal to the second starting port solenoid 24c, the winning opening solenoid 25c, and the like is output via the game board relay terminal plate 61. Further, from the main control device 60, the first special figure display device 31, the second special figure display device 32, the first special figure hold number display device 33, the second special figure hold number display device 34, and the normal figure display device 35. , The display signal to the normal figure hold number display device 36 and the like is output via the symbol display device relay terminal board 62. Further, the main control device 60 outputs a signal to the hall computer 100 via the back wiring relay terminal board 64 and the external connection terminal board 65.

The payout control device 70 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls. A detection signal from a ball-out switch 76 for detecting ball-out of a ball tank (not shown) for storing game balls to be discharged to the upper tray 11 is input to the payout control device 70 via a back wiring relay terminal board 64. A detection signal from the payout switch 74 for detecting the game ball to be paid out to the upper saucer 11 is input via the payout relay terminal board 71 and the back wiring relay terminal board 64, and the full switch 75 to detect the fullness of the lower saucer 12. The detection signal from is directly input. On the other hand, the payout control device 70 outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 73 via the back wiring relay terminal board 64 and the payout relay terminal board 71. The payout control device 70 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the main control device 60, and drives the payout motor 73 according to a command transmitted from the main control device 60 to pay out the prize balls. When a detection signal is input from either the out-of-ball switch 76 or the full switch 75, the payout control device 70 drives and stops the payout motor 73 until the detection status is resolved and the detection signal is no longer input, and the prize ball is awarded. The payout operation is interrupted.

Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to be communicable with the CR unit 50 via the CR unit terminal board 51. The CR unit terminal board 51 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the settlement display device 52, and the payout control device 70 receives detection signals from the ball rental switch 53a and the settlement switch 54a provided in the settlement display device 52. It is input via the CR unit terminal board 51. The ball lending switch 53a detects the operation of the ball lending button 53 and outputs a detection signal, and the settlement switch 54a detects the operation of the settlement button 54 and outputs a detection signal. When the payout control device 70 inputs the ball lending command, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the ball lending. Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the launch control device 80, and when a predetermined launch stop condition such as inputting a detection signal from the full switch 75 is satisfied, the payout control device 70 is set with respect to the launch control device 80. And send a launch stop command.

The launch control device 80 controls the launch of the game ball into the game area 21. The launch control device 80 has a rotation amount signal output in response to the rotation operation of the launch handle 13, a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 81 that detects the operation of the launch stop button, and a launch handle 13 by the player. A touch signal or the like from the touch switch 82 that detects that the user is touching is input. On the other hand, the launch control device 80 outputs a drive signal to the launch motor 83. The launch control device 80 controls the launch motor 83 so that the game ball is launched into the game area 21 with the launch intensity based on the rotation amount signal. When the launch control device 80 is not inputting the touch signal or inputting the launch stop command, the launch control device 80 stops driving the launch motor 83 regardless of the operation of the launch handle 13 and does not launch the game ball.

The sub-integrated control device 90 controls the production of the game. The sub-integrated control device 90 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 90a, and includes a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU 90a. The sub-integrated control device 90 can receive various commands from the main control device 60 by one-way communication via the effect relay terminal board 63, and performs effect control according to the received commands. A detection signal from the effect button switch 16a for detecting the operation (pressing) of the effect button 16 is input to the sub-integrated control device 90. On the other hand, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs an audio signal to the speaker 14 and a lighting signal to various LEDs and lamps 15. Further, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs a command for effect display control to the effect display control device 91 by one-way communication. The effect display control device 91 receives a command for effect display control from the sub-integrated control device 90, and controls the display of the effect display device 37 so that the effect image corresponding to the command is displayed on the effect display device 37. conduct.

[Outline of the game of pachinko machine 1]
Next, the outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 thus configured will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot probability of the special symbol is the same for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and is 1/320 in the normal state (low probability state) of the set value 1, which is a probability change. It is 1/64 in the state (high probability state, probability change state), 1/300 in the normal state of the setting value 2, 1/60 in the probability change state, 1/280 in the normal state of the setting value 3, and in the probability change state. It is 1/56. That is, the set values 3, 2, and 1 are in order from the one with the highest jackpot probability. The probability that the game state shifts to the probabilistic state after the big hit occurs (probability change grant rate) is 60% for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and in the probable change state, the number of times of variation display of the special symbol is 10. Continue until you reach 000 times, that is, virtually the next big hit. The probability of hitting a normal symbol is 1/10 in the normal state, but is about 1/1 (about 100%) in the reduced working hours state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 24 (ordinary electric accessory) when the normal symbol is won is opened once for a maximum of 0.2 seconds in the normal state, but in the open extension state that occurs with the time saving state, it is opened. It is extended to once for a maximum of 3.0 seconds. Up to four variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are reserved, and the variable display of the second special symbol is prioritized over the variable display of the first special symbol (special symbol 2 priority variation).

In the pachinko machine 1 having such specifications, when the game ball enters the first starting port 23 by left-handed hitting (launching the game ball into the first game area), the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol, the jackpot is set and the jackpot game in which the jackpot 25 is opened is executed. The large winning opening 25 cannot enter the game ball by hitting left, and can enter the game ball by hitting right (launching the game ball into the second game area). Therefore, when the jackpot game is executed, the player hits right to digest the jackpot game. The winning symbol of the special symbol may include a small hit symbol in which a small hit game in which the opening time of the large winning opening 25 is shorter than that of the large hit game is executed.

There are two types of jackpot symbols, a normal jackpot symbol and a probability variation jackpot symbol. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal jackpot symbol, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is shortened, and the special symbol stops at the probability variation jackpot symbol. When it is displayed, the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a probable change state. The time saving state after the end of the big hit game of the normal big hit continues until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (100 times in the embodiment). In the normal jackpot, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game may be changed to the normal state instead of the shortened working hours. The probabilistic state continues until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (10000 times in the embodiment), that is, until the next big hit is substantially drawn. In the probabilistic state, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol is higher than in the normal state, and the time saving state occurs together. In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol or the special symbol is shorter than in the normal state, the winning probability of the normal symbol is higher than in the normal state, and the opening time of the second starting port 24 when the normal symbol is won. Is a state in which is extended from the normal state (open extension state), and the operating frequency of the normal electric accessory is higher than in the normal state. Therefore, in the probabilistic state (including the time saving state), the player can advantageously generate a big hit by hitting right and proceeding with the game mainly fluctuating the second special symbol, and many in a short time. It will be a chance to get the ball out.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, particularly the operation of the main control device 60 will be described in more detail. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the main control process executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. This process is executed when the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is operated. The main control processing is usually, after executing the power-on processing necessary for turning on the power of the pachinko machine 1 (S100), the random number update processing (S110), the winning confirmation processing (S120), and the start winning processing (S130). It is performed by repeatedly executing the symbol game process (S140), the normal symbol per game process (S150), the special symbol game process (S160), and the big hit game process (S170). In this embodiment, the time required for the processes of S110 to S170 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. By executing the main control process, the main control device 60 transmits various commands to the control device in charge and executes the process according to the command, thereby advancing the entire game of the pachinko machine 1. In the power-on process of S100, when starting from the initial state, various setting values such as the setting value of the jackpot probability selected by using the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are read out as described above. Set.

[Random number update process]
The random number update process of S110 is a process of updating various determination random numbers (determination information). The random number for determination is, for example, a random number for jackpot determination (special symbol) used for jackpot determination (hit / fail determination) performed based on the entry of a game ball into the start port (first start port 23 or second start port 24). Random number for hit / fail judgment) and the big hit used to determine the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special figure display device (1st special figure display device 31 or 2nd special figure display device 32) when the result of the big hit judgment is a big hit. Random number for symbol determination, if the result of the jackpot judgment is out of order, the special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device 31 or 2nd special symbol display device 32) is stopped and displayed. Random numbers for, random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns used to determine the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of special symbols, random numbers for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct, which is used for determining whether or not the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 22. Can be mentioned. When the random number update process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next winning confirmation process (S120).

[Prize confirmation process]
The winning confirmation process of S120 detects the state of various sensors (first starting port switch 23a, second starting port switch 24a, gate switch 22a, large winning opening switch 25a, normal winning opening switch 26a, etc.) and determines the RAM 60c. Save in the state storage area of. Further, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the switch related to the prize ball (the above-mentioned winning opening switch excluding the gate switch 22a), and if it is determined that the game ball is detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and the prize ball information is obtained. It is stored in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, when the prize ball information is not a value 0, the prize ball number designation command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control device 70 to end the winning confirmation process. When the payout control device 70 receives the command to specify the number of prize balls, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the game balls one by one, and each time the payout switch 74 detects the payout ball, the prize ball information (unpaid). The prize ball payout process for decrementing the number of game balls) by a value of 1 is executed. This prize ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the prize ball information reaches a value of 0. When the entry of a game ball is detected and a new prize ball number designation command is received from the main control device 60, the prize ball is paid out. The processing is repeated until the information also reaches a value of 0. When the winning confirmation process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next starting winning process (S130).

[Starting prize processing]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process. In the start winning process of S130, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 23a and determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 23 (. S200). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the first starting port 23, whether or not the current number of reserved first special symbols (number of reserved first special symbols) is less than the upper limit (value 4 in the embodiment). (S202). When it is determined that the reserved number of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number, the reserved number of the first special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33 is updated (S204). The determination random number of the first special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S206). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S206, information on the progress of the variable game of the first special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, missed symbol determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number. Can be mentioned. Then, the first special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S208), and the process proceeds to S210. The first special symbol reservation number instruction command includes information regarding the number of reservations of the first special symbol for displaying the first reserved symbol 372a on the effect display device 37. If it is determined in S200 that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 23, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S204 to S208 are performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to the next S210.

Next, the detection signal from the second start port switch 24a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 24 (S210). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port 24, whether or not the current number of reserved second special symbols (the number of reserved second special symbols) is less than the upper limit (value 4 in the embodiment). (S212). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the number of holdings of the second special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the second special symbol holding number display device 34 is updated (S214). The determination random number of the second special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S216). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S216, information on the progress of the variable game of the second special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, missed symbol determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number. Can be mentioned. Then, the second special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S218), and the process proceeds to S220. The second special symbol hold number instruction command includes information regarding the hold number of the second special symbol for causing the effect display device 37 to display the second hold symbol 372b. If it is determined in S210 that the game ball has not entered the second starting port 24, or if it is determined in S212 that the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S214 to S218 are performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to the next S220 process.

Next, the detection signal from the gate switch 22a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22 (S220). When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved normal symbols is less than the upper limit (for example, value 4) (S222). When it is determined that the number of reserved symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved ordinary symbols is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the ordinary symbol holding number display device 36 is updated (S224). Next, the determination random number of the normal symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S226). As the random number for determining the normal symbol, information regarding the progress of the variable game of the normal symbol such as the above-mentioned random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct can be exemplified. Then, the normal symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S228), and the start winning process is completed. If it is determined in S220 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, or if it is determined in S222 that the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S224 to S228 are skipped. The start winning process is completed. When the start winning process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S140).

[Ordinary symbol game processing]
In the normal symbol game processing of S140, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the number of reserved normal symbols is greater than the value 0. If it is determined that the number of holdings is 0, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holdings is larger than the value 0, the number of holdings is decremented by the value 1 to determine whether or not the normal symbol is correct, and the normal symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the result of the winning or failing determination. .. The hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol is performed by comparing the random number for hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol acquired based on the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 22 and the hit value included in the hit judgment table of the normal symbol. When the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not matches any of the hit values, it is determined to be a hit, and when the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not matches any of the hit values, it is determined to be out of order. In this embodiment, a normal symbol hit determination table for a low probability of having a small hit value, that is, a low hit probability (for example, 1/10) is used in a normal state, and a high hit value is used in a time-saving state, that is, A normal symbol hit determination table for a high probability (for example, 1/1) with a high hit probability is used. When the result of the hit / fail judgment is a hit, the hit symbol is determined as the stop symbol, and when the result of the hit / fail determination is wrong, the missed symbol is determined as the stop symbol. Then, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started, and when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. The variable time setting is set to a long time (for example, 20 seconds) in the normal state, and is shortened to a short time (for example, 2 seconds) in the short time state. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined stop symbol. When the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a missed symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated as a missed symbol. On the other hand, when the normal symbol displayed as stopped is a hit symbol, the opening time of the second start opening 24 is set as a hit, the opening operation of the second start opening 24 is started, and the normal symbol game processing is completed. The opening time of the second starting port 24 is set to a short time (for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 time) in the normal state, and a long time (for example, 3.0 seconds × 1 time) in the time saving state (opening extended state). It will be extended to once). Further, the opening operation of the second starting port 24 is performed by opening the opening / closing blade 24b to the left and right by driving and controlling the second starting port solenoid 24c as described above. When the normal symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S150).

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the game processing per normal symbol in S150, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the second starting port 24 is in the open operation. If it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not in the open operation, the normal symbol-per-game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second starting port 24 is in the opening operation, it is specified whether or not the elapsed time (opening time) from the start of the opening operation has reached the set time set in the normal symbol game processing. It is determined whether or not a number (for example, 4) of game balls has entered the second starting port 24. If it is determined that the opening time has not reached the set time and the specified number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24, the game processing per normal symbol is performed while maintaining the opening operation of the second starting port 24. It ends once. On the other hand, it may be determined that the opening time has reached the set time, or it is determined that a specified number of game balls have already entered the second starting port 24 even before the opening time reaches the set time. Then, the opening operation of the second starting port 24 is terminated (the driving of the second starting port solenoid 24c is terminated), and the game processing per normal symbol is terminated. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process returns to the main control processing and proceeds to the next special symbol game processing (S160).

[Special symbol game processing]
8 and 9 are flowcharts showing an example of special symbol game processing. In the special symbol game processing of S160, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 1, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (S300). If it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, the special symbol game processing is terminated. When the special symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process (S170). On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag is not a value 1, whether or not one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is in the variable display (S302) and whether or not the final symbol is being displayed (S304). , Are determined respectively. If it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is neither in the variable display nor in the confirmed symbol display, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is more than the value 0 (S306). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is larger than the value 0, the oldest determination random number of the second special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S308), and the second special symbol is read. (S310), the variation display-related processing for performing the variation display of the above is executed, and the special symbol game processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the reserved number of the second special symbol is a value 0, it is determined whether or not the reserved number of the first special symbol is larger than the value 0 (S312). When it is determined that the number of reserved 1st special symbols is larger than the value 0, the oldest determination random number of the 1st special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S314), and the 1st special symbol is read. (S316), the variation display-related processing for performing the variation display of the above is executed, and the special symbol game processing is terminated. When it is determined in S312 that the number of reserved first special symbols is 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated. In S306 to S316, when the number of reservations of the first special symbol and the number of reservations of the second special symbol are both larger than the value 0, the variable display (digestion of the reservation) of the second special symbol is preferentially executed (special). (Fig. 2 Priority change). Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display of the first special symbol (holding digestion) may be prioritized (special symbol 1 priority variable), or the variable display of the special symbol may be displayed at the start (starting port). It may be performed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 23 and the second starting port 24) (variation in the order of entry), and the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are displayed. It may be performed in parallel (simultaneous fluctuation). Hereinafter, the details of the variable display-related processing of the second special symbol of S310 and the variable display-related processing of the first special symbol of S316 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display related processing. Hereinafter, in order to avoid duplication, the variable display-related processing of the first special symbol and the variable display-related processing of the second special symbol will be described with reference to the common flowchart of FIG.

In the variation display-related processing, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag has a value of 0, that is, whether or not it is in a normal state (S400). When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 0 (normal state), a jackpot determination process (hit / fail determination) for a low probability with a low probability of a jackpot is performed (S402), and the probability variation flag has a value of 1 (probability variation state). If it is determined that the jackpot probability is high, the jackpot determination process for high probability is performed (S404). The jackpot determination process is performed by comparing the jackpot determination random number acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 23 or the second starting port 24 with the jackpot value included in the jackpot determination table. When the random number for jackpot determination matches any of the jackpot values, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the random number for jackpot determination does not match any jackpot value, it is determined to be out of order. The jackpot judgment table has a probability variation flag of 0 (low probability state) among the low probability and high probability jackpot judgment tables according to the current set value of the jackpot probability (any of the set values 1 to 3). Occasionally, a low-probability jackpot determination table with a small jackpot value is used, and when the probability variation flag is value 1 (high probability state), a high-probability jackpot determination table with a large jackpot value is used. When the jackpot determination process is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S406).

When it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol read in S308 or S314 (S408). In this process, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol is used, and a plurality of jackpot symbols (for example, 5R normal jackpot symbol or 10R probability variation) in which the content (number of rounds) of the jackpot game and the game state (time saving state, probability change state) after the end of the jackpot game are different are different. This is done by selecting one symbol from the jackpot symbol, 15R probability variation jackpot symbol, etc.). The determined jackpot symbol is stored in the RAM 60c and stored until the end of the jackpot game. Then, the variation time of the special symbol (big hit) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the variation pattern read in S308 or S314 and the variation pattern table for the jackpot to the stop display at the determined jackpot symbol. (Variation pattern) is determined (S410).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S406 that the result of the jackpot determination is out of order, the out-of-order symbol is determined based on the out-of-order symbol determination random number read in S308 or S314 (S412). Then, the variation time of the special symbol (outlier) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the variation pattern read in S308 or S314 and the variation pattern table for deviation until the stop display is performed with the determined deviation pattern. (Variation pattern) is determined (S414). It should be noted that different variation pattern tables may be used depending on the gaming state, such as using a variation pattern table having a long average variation time in the normal state and using a variation pattern table having a short average variation time in the time saving state.

When the variation pattern is determined in this way, the variation display of the special symbol is started (S416), the reserved number of the special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the special symbol reserved number display device is updated (S418). In this process, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the reserved number of the first special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33 is updated. (2) When starting the variable display of the special symbol, the process is to decrement the reserved number of the second special symbol by a value of 1 and update the display of the second special symbol reserved number display device 34. In addition, the judgment random number related to the hold to be digested this time is cleared with the update of the hold number of the special symbol. Then, the fluctuation instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S420), and the fluctuation display-related processing is terminated. Upon receiving the variation instruction command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect display control device 91 so that the effect display device 37 starts the symbol variation effect. The variation instruction command includes the result of the jackpot determination, the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, the confirmed symbol (normal jackpot symbol, probabilistic jackpot symbol or missed symbol), and the like.

Returning to the special symbol game processing of FIGS. 8 and 9, when the special symbol game processing is executed after the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started, the first special symbol game processing is executed in S302. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S318). Since the fluctuation time is set according to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol determined in S410 or S414, whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed depends on the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the fluctuation pattern. This can be done by comparing with the corresponding variation time. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated. When it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S320), and the confirmed symbol of the special symbol being displayed in the variation is displayed (S322). Upon receiving the symbol stop command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect display control device 91 so that the effect display device 37 ends the symbol variation effect. Then, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed (S324). Here, the confirmed symbol display time is set to 0.5 seconds in this embodiment. If it is determined that the confirmed symbol display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the stop display of the special symbol is made, it is determined in S304 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed. Therefore, it is determined again in S324 whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed, and the confirmed symbol is determined. When it is determined that the display time has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S326), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol (S328).

When it is determined in S328 that it is a jackpot symbol, in order to generate a jackpot, the condition device is started to operate (S330), the accessory continuous operation device is started to operate (S332), and the jackpot flag is set to a value of 1. (S334). Then, in order to stop the probability change function and the time saving function during the big hit game, when the probability change flag is a value 1 (probability change state), the probability change flag is set to a value 0 (S336, S338), and the time reduction flag is a value 1 (time reduction state). When is, the time saving flag is set to a value of 0 (S340, S342), a game state specification command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S344), and the special symbol game processing is terminated. The game state specification command includes the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the probability change flag, and the value of the time saving flag. When the special symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S170.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S328 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is a value 1 (S346), and if it is determined that the probability variation flag is not a value 1 but a value 0, the process proceeds to S354. When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 1, the probability variation counter is decremented by the value 1 (S348), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter has a value of 0 (S350). Here, the probability variation counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the probability variation state, and a predetermined value is set in the probability variation counter at the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, if the probability change jackpot is won, the value 10,000 is set in the probability variation counter as the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in which the probability variation state continues (the number of continuations of the probability variation state), so that the next jackpot is substantially subtracted. The probabilistic state is maintained until. If it is determined that the probability change counter is not a value 0, the process proceeds to the next S354 while maintaining the probability change state, and if it is determined that the probability change counter is a value 0, the probability change flag is set to a value 0 in order to end the probability change state ( S352), the process proceeds to the next process of S354.

Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is the value 1 (S354), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the process proceeds to S344. When it is determined that the time saving flag has a value of 1, the time saving counter is decremented by a value of 1 (S356), and it is determined whether or not the time saving counter has a value of 0 (S358). Here, the time reduction counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the time reduction state, and a predetermined value is set in the time reduction counter at the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, if the player wins with a probabilistic jackpot, a value of 10,000 is set, so that the time saving state is substantially maintained until the next jackpot is drawn. Also, if you win a normal big hit, a value of 100 will be set. If it is determined that the time reduction counter is not a value 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated while maintaining the time reduction state, and if it is determined that the time reduction counter is a value 0, the time reduction flag is set to a value 0 in order to end the time reduction state. (S360). Then, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S344), and the special symbol game process is terminated.

[Big hit game processing]
11 and 12 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the jackpot game process of S170, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 1 (during the jackpot game) (S500). If it is determined that the jackpot flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the jackpot game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, whether or not the jackpot 25 is open (S502), whether or not the jackpot game start effect is being performed (S504), and whether or not the jackpot game end effect is being produced. Whether or not (S506) and whether or not the interval between openings is in progress (S508) are determined. If any of S502 to S508 is negatively determined, the jackpot game start effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S510), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game start effect command starts the jackpot game start effect. When the big hit game start effect is started, the next time the big hit game process is executed, it is determined that the big hit game start effect is being performed in S504, so it is determined whether or not the big hit game start effect time has elapsed ( S512). If it is determined that the jackpot game start effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot game start effect time has elapsed, the jackpot 25 is opened by driving the jackpot solenoid 25c. (S514), the jackpot game process is completed.

When the big winning opening 25 is opened, the next time the big hit game process is executed, it is determined in S502 that the big winning opening 25 is open, so that the big winning opening 25 is based on the detection signal from the big winning opening switch 25a. Whether or not the number of game balls entering the mouth 25 has reached the specified number (9 in the embodiment) (S516), and the elapsed time (opening time) after opening the large winning mouth 25 is the maximum opening time. It is determined whether or not (28 seconds in the embodiment) has been reached (S518). When it is determined that the number of game balls entering the large winning opening 25 has not reached the specified number and the opening time of the large winning opening 25 has not reached the maximum opening time, the opening of the large winning opening 25 is maintained. The jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, even if it is determined that the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 25 has reached the specified number, or even if the number of entering balls has not reached the specified number, the opening time of the large winning opening 25 becomes the maximum opening time. When it is determined that the game has been reached, the large winning opening 25 is closed (S520), and it is determined whether or not the current round game is the final round (S522). Since the number of rounds of the jackpot game is set according to the number of rounds according to the jackpot symbol (for example, 5 times, 10 times, 15 times, etc.), it is determined whether or not this round game is the final round of the round game. It is performed by determining whether or not the number of repetitions has reached a number determined according to the jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the current round game is not the final round, an interval between openings is generated (S524), and the jackpot game process is terminated. When the opening interval occurs, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S508 that the opening interval is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the opening interval time has elapsed (S526). If it is determined that the opening interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated with the large winning opening 25 closed, and if it is determined that the opening interval time has elapsed, the large winning opening 25 is opened again. (S514), the jackpot game process is completed.

After repeating the round game of opening and closing the big winning opening 25 with the opening interval in between, when it is determined in S522 that this round game is the final round, the big hit game end effect command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90. (S528), the jackpot game process is completed. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game end effect command starts the jackpot game end effect. When the jackpot game end effect is started, the next time the jackpot game process is started, it is determined in S506 that the jackpot game end effect is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed. (S530). If it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S532), and the conditions are met. The operation of the device is stopped (S534). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol that triggered the occurrence of the jackpot this time is a probabilistic jackpot symbol (S536). When it is determined that the jackpot symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol, a value 1 is set in the probability variation flag (S538) and a predetermined value (value 10000 in the embodiment) is set in the probability variation counter in order to generate a probability variation state. The setting process is performed (S540), and in order to generate the time saving state, the time saving flag is set to the value 1 (S542), and the time saving counter is set to a predetermined value (value 10000 in the embodiment). (S544). On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, a value 1 is set in the time reduction flag (S546) and a predetermined value (value 100 in the embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter in order to generate a time reduction state. The time reduction counter setting process is performed (S548). Then, the value 0 is set in the jackpot flag (S550), the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S552), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The game state specification command includes the value of the probability change flag, the value of the time saving flag, and the value of the jackpot flag.

Next, the processing of the sub-integrated control device 90 that has received various commands from the main control device 60 will be described. As the commands received by the sub-integrated control device 90 from the main control device 60, as described above, the hold number instruction command (first special symbol hold number instruction command, second special symbol hold number instruction command), variation instruction command, and so on. There are a symbol stop command, a game state specification command, a big hit game start effect command, a big hit game end effect command, and the like. Although not shown, the sub-integrated control device 90 sets different effect modes for the normal state, the time saving state, and the probable change state based on the received game state designation command. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the symbol variation effect process executed by the sub-integrated control device 90, and FIGS. 14 and 15 are flowcharts showing an example of the button effect effect process executed by the sub-integrated control device 90. be. These processes are repeatedly executed every predetermined time (for example, every several msec).

[Design fluctuation effect processing]
In the symbol variation effect processing of FIG. 13, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the variation instruction command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S420 of the variation display-related process of FIG. (S600) If it is determined that the signal has not been received, the process proceeds to S608. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation instruction command has been received, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined (S602), and the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is determined (S604). When the stop symbol and the effect pattern of the effect symbol are determined, the symbol variation effect is started (S606). As described above, the variation instruction command includes the result of the jackpot determination, the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, the definite symbol (normal jackpot symbol, probabilistic jackpot symbol, or missed symbol). Therefore, the effect symbol can be determined by determining the effect symbol corresponding to the confirmed symbol of the special symbol from the effect symbol setting table stored in advance in the ROM 90b.

Here, FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect pattern table. As described above, the fluctuation patterns of the special symbols include, for example, fluctuation patterns that perform only normal fluctuations (H01, etc.), fluctuation patterns that develop from normal fluctuations and perform normal reach (reach in FIG. 16), and further. There are fluctuation patterns (H21, H22, etc.) that develop into SP reach. In this embodiment, one or a plurality of effect patterns corresponding to one variation pattern are defined. For example, the variation pattern H01 is associated with the effect pattern E011, and the variation pattern H11 is associated with the effect pattern E111. The effect patterns E211 and E212 are associated with the pattern H21, and the effect patterns E221 and E222 are associated with the variation pattern H22. It should be noted that a plurality of effect patterns may be associated with the fluctuation pattern of normal fluctuation and the fluctuation pattern of normal reach. This effect pattern table is stored in ROM 90b in advance, and the effect pattern of S604 is determined by determining an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol from the effect pattern table. When a plurality of effect patterns are associated with the variation pattern of the special symbol, one effect pattern may be determined by lottery, and which effect pattern is determined according to the result of the jackpot determination is predetermined. You may. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern that performs only normal fluctuation and the fluctuation pattern of normal reach do not appear, and the fluctuation pattern that develops into SP reach. Either will appear. That is, in the case of a big hit, a fluctuation pattern that develops into SP reach appears with a 100% probability (in all cases). Further, when the result of the big hit determination is wrong, the fluctuation pattern that performs only normal fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern that performs normal reach, and the fluctuation pattern that develops into SP reach are obtained from the one with the highest appearance rate. For this reason, if the SP reach is developed during the symbol variation production, the jackpot expectation (reliability) becomes high. Further, for example, the effect patterns that develop into SP reach, such as the effect patterns E211 and E222 that perform SP reach 1 and 2, include a pattern in which a button effect described later is performed.

After determining that the variation instruction command has not been received in S600 or starting the symbol variation effect in S606, the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S320 of the special symbol game processing of FIG. Whether or not it is determined (S608). If it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received, the symbol variation effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the stop symbol determined in S602 to end the symbol variation effect (S610), and the symbol variation effect process ends.

[Button effect processing]
In the button effect processing of FIGS. 14 and 15, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the operation of the effect button 16 is valid during the symbol variation effect (S700). .. If it is determined that the validity period is in effect, the process proceeds to S722. On the other hand, if it is determined that the validity period is not in progress, it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the validity period (S702). In the button effect of this embodiment, the specified time, which is the length of the valid period, the start timing (elapsed time from the start of fluctuation), the specified operation of the effect button 16, and the suggestion when the specified operation is performed (detected). The production etc. are decided.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the valid period and the appearance rate of the suggestion effect. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, when SP reach 1 and 2 are executed (during variable effect in effect pattern E211 or E212), a valid period is generated and button effect is performed. In this embodiment, as the lottery result, the content of the valid period, the content of the suggestion effect, the appearance rate, etc. are determined based on the determination result of the big hit determination (hit / fail determination) and the determination result of the SP reach (variation pattern, effect pattern). Has been done. Further, the specified time (T1 or T2) and the start timing (S1 or S2) of the valid period are determined for each type of SP reach. Therefore, in S702, it is determined whether or not the start timing is set according to the type of the effect pattern (SP reach) currently being executed. The specified time is a time of about several seconds to a dozen seconds, and the start timing may be the timing after the development to the SP reach, or the timing before the development to the SP reach such as during normal fluctuation or normal reach.

Further, the suggestion effect is a character effect that displays a predetermined character pattern (character of "bear"), and suggests the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, that is, the degree of expectation of a jackpot, depending on the facial expression or dialogue of the character. It is a thing and is stored in ROM 90b. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17A, the SP reach 1 performs a suggestion effect by the facial expression of the character, and the character has the suggestion effect A1 of the first facial expression (“normal face”) and the second facial expression (““ normal face ”). It has three suggestion effects B1 of "smiling face") and suggestion effect C1 of a third facial expression ("smile + glasses"). Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, in SP reach 2, a suggestion effect is performed by the character's dialogue, and the suggestion effect A2 in which the character emits the first dialogue (“Oh !?”) and the second dialogue (“Oh !?”). It has three suggestion effects B2 that emits a third line ("I'm good!") And a suggestion effect C2 that emits a third line ("I'm good!"). The appearance rate of each suggestion effect in SP reach 1 is in the order of suggestion effects C1, B1, A1 from the highest in the case of a big hit, and in the order of suggestion effects A1, B1, C1 from the highest in the case of a miss. Therefore, the suggestion effect B1 has a higher expectation of a big hit than the suggestion effect A1, and the suggestion effect C1 has a higher expectation of a big hit than the suggestion effect B1. Similarly, the appearance rate of each suggestion effect in SP reach 2 is in the order of suggestion effects C2, B2, A2 from the highest in the case of a big hit, and suggestion effects A2, B2, C2 from the highest in the case of a miss. ing. Therefore, the suggestion effect B2 has a higher expectation of a big hit than the suggestion effect A2, and the suggestion effect C2 has a higher expectation of a big hit than the suggestion effect B2. In this way, the type of SP reach (effect pattern) and the jackpot are in the order of suggestion effects C (C1, C2), B (B1, B2), A (A1, A2) from the one with the highest expectation of big hits. The appearance rate of the suggestion effect is determined according to the judgment result. In each of the suggestion effects A1 to C1 and A2 to C2, the tendency of the appearance rate and the high, medium, and low of the big hit expectation may be the tendency shown in FIG. 17, and each value (distribution) of the appearance rate is the suggestion effect A1 to C1. The set of and the set of suggestive effects A2 to C2 may be different or the same. Further, depending on the type of SP reach and the jackpot determination result, one of the suggestion effects may not appear, or only one of the suggestion effects may appear.

If it is determined in S702 that it is not the start timing of the valid period, the process proceeds to the process of S734 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the start timing of the valid period, the type of suggestive effect (suggestion effect to be executed) to be executed when the specified operation of the effect button 16 is performed during the valid period is indicated as suggestive effects A1 to C1, It is determined to be one of A2 to C2 (S704). As described above, the suggestion effect is determined by selecting any of the suggestion effects A1 to C1 and A2 to C2 based on the result of the jackpot determination and the type of SP reach (effect pattern). Next, the type of operation instruction display is determined (S706). The operation instruction display displays a symbol or the like for instructing the player to operate the effect button 16, and the operation instruction display is determined among a plurality of types of operation instruction displays stored in advance in the ROM 90b. Therefore, it is performed by selecting one of the operation instruction displays based on the result of the jackpot determination and the type of the fluctuation pattern. The suggestion effect and the operation instruction display are not limited to those determined at the start of the valid period (at the start), and may be determined at the start of the symbol variation effect, or may be determined prior to the start of the valid period. It may be decided just before the start. Further, the operation instruction display may be displayed prior to the start of the valid period. For example, based on the elapsed time from the start of the symbol change, the timing immediately before the start of the button effect (valid period) is set, and when that timing is reached, the suggestion effect and the operation instruction display are determined, and the operation instruction display is started. You may.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the operation instruction display and the appearance rate. As shown in the figure, the operation instruction display displays, for example, a pseudo pattern imitating the shape of the effect button 16 and an explanation of the specified operation of the effect button 16 to instruct the operation of the effect button 16 on the ROM 90b. It is remembered. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18A, in SP reach 1, an operation instruction display including the character "once" indicating one specified operation (one press) in the round button symbol. It has three parts: A1, an operation instruction display B1 containing the character "once" in the double circle-shaped button symbol, and an operation instruction display C1 containing the character "once" in the triple circle-shaped button symbol. .. Further, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), in the SP reach 2, an operation instruction display A2 including the character of "long press" indicating a long-time specified operation (long press) in the square frame-shaped button symbol and the operation instruction display A2. Operation instruction display B2 that includes the characters "long press" in the double-framed button design, and operation instruction display that includes the characters "long press" in the button design that combines two squares at an angle of 45 degrees. It has three of C2.

In addition, the appearance rate of each operation instruction display in SP reach 1 is in the order of the operation instruction display C1, B1, A1 from the highest in the case of a big hit, and the operation instruction display A1, B1, C1 from the highest in the case of a loss. It has become. Therefore, the operation instruction display B1 has a higher expectation of a big hit than the operation instruction display A1, and the operation instruction display C1 has a higher expectation of a big hit than the operation instruction display B1. Similarly, the appearance rate of each operation instruction display in SP reach 2 is in the order of the operation instruction display C2, B2, A2 from the highest in the case of a big hit, and the operation instruction display A2, B2, from the highest in the case of a miss. It is C2. Therefore, the operation instruction display B2 has a higher expectation of a big hit than the operation instruction display A2, and the operation instruction display C2 has a higher expectation of a big hit than the operation instruction display B2. In this way, the types of SP reach (effect pattern) are arranged in the order of operation instruction display C (C1, C2), B (B1, B2), A (A1, A2) from the one with the highest expectation of big hit. The appearance rate of the operation instruction display is determined according to the jackpot determination result. In each operation instruction display A1 to C1 and A2 to C2, the tendency of the appearance rate and the high, medium, and low of the big hit expectation may be the tendency shown in FIG. 18, and each value (distribution) of the appearance rate is the operation instruction display A1. The set of ~ C1 and the set of operation instruction displays A2 to C2 may be different or the same. Further, the specified operation may be a continuous operation (continuous striking) other than a single press or a long press, or the effect button 16 may be operated at a designated timing. Further, depending on the type of SP reach and the jackpot determination result, one of the operation instruction displays may not appear, or only one of the operation instruction displays may appear.

Next, a lottery for whether or not to output an operation instruction sound is executed (S708), and it is determined whether or not the lottery has been won (S710). The operation instruction sound outputs a voice or the like for instructing the player to operate the effect button 16, and the lottery for whether or not the operation instruction sound is output has a relatively low winning probability such as 1/10. Is executed by. Further, the winning probability may be changed according to the result of the big hit determination and the fluctuation pattern. For example, in the case of a big hit or a fluctuation pattern (effect pattern) with a high expectation of a big hit, the winning probability is high. , In the case of a deviation or a fluctuation pattern (effect pattern) with a low expectation of a big hit, it may be executed with a low probability of winning. If it is determined that the lottery has been won in S710, the type of the operation instruction sound is determined (S712), and if it is determined that the lottery has not been won, the process of S712 is skipped.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content and appearance rate of the operation instruction sound. The operation instruction sound is stored in the ROM 90b as a voice message instructing the operation of the effect button 16 or a notification sound notifying that the effect period is in effect, and is output from the speaker 14. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19A, in SP reach 1, the operation instruction sound A1 that outputs a voice message of "push and push" and the voice of "push and push as much as possible". It has three operation instruction sounds B1 for outputting a message and operation instruction sound C1 for outputting a voice message of "press and press with all your heart". Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, in SP reach 2, the operation instruction sound A2 for outputting the voice message of "press and request" and the operation instruction sound B2 for outputting the voice message of "press and request" are output. And the operation instruction sound C2 that outputs the voice message of "Please press". The operation instruction sounds A1 to C1 have a common part of "press and press", and the operation instruction sounds A2 to C2 have a common part of "press and press". Further, the operation instruction sounds A1 and A2 are not output after that, the operation instruction sounds B1 and C1 are output differently from each other, and the operation instruction sounds B2 and C2 are output differently from each other. .. For this reason, it is not possible to determine the type by just listening to the operation instruction sound halfway (the part of "press and press" or the part of "press and ask"), and it becomes impossible to grasp the jackpot expectation unless it is heard after that. There is.

In addition, the appearance rate of each operation instruction sound in SP reach 1 is in the order of the operation instruction sounds C1, B1, A1 from the highest in the case of a big hit, and the operation instruction sounds A1, B1, C1 from the highest in the case of a loss. It has become. Therefore, the operation instruction sound B1 has a higher expectation of a big hit than the operation instruction sound A1, and the operation instruction sound C1 has a higher expectation of a big hit than the operation instruction sound B1. Similarly, the appearance rate of each operation instruction sound in SP reach 2 is in the order of the operation instruction sounds C2, B2, A2 from the highest in the case of a big hit, and the operation instruction sounds A2, B2, from the highest in the case of a miss. It is C2. Therefore, the operation instruction sound B2 has a higher expectation of a big hit than the operation instruction sound A2, and the operation instruction sound C2 has a higher expectation of a big hit than the operation instruction sound B2. In this way, the types of SP reach (directing pattern) are arranged in the order of operation instruction sounds C (C1, C2), B (B1, B2), A (A1, A2) from the one with the highest expectation of big hit. The appearance rate of the operation instruction sound is determined according to the jackpot determination result. For each operation instruction sound A1 to C1 and A2 to C2, the tendency of the appearance rate and the high, medium, and low of the big hit expectation may be the tendency shown in FIG. 19, and each value (distribution) of the appearance rate is the operation instruction sound A1. The set of ~ C1 and the set of operation instruction sounds A2 to C2 may be different or the same. Further, depending on the type of SP reach and the jackpot determination result, one of the operation instruction sounds may not appear, or only one of the operation instruction sounds may appear. Further, the appearance rate for each type of operation instruction sound may be set to the same value as the appearance rate for each type of operation instruction display, or for each type (for example, operation instruction sounds A and C) as compared with the operation instruction display. ) May be made easier to grasp the degree of expectation of a big hit by increasing the difference in the appearance rate. The presence / absence and type of the operation instruction sound output is not limited to the one determined at the start of the valid period (at the start of the operation instruction display), and may be determined at the start of the symbol variation effect, or the valid period. It may be decided immediately before the start of the above. Further, the operation instruction sound may be output at the start of the operation instruction display, and if the operation instruction display is displayed before the start of the valid period, the operation instruction sound is also output before the start of the valid period. Just do it.

When the type of suggestion effect, the type of operation instruction display, the presence / absence of output of the operation instruction sound, and the type thereof are determined in this way, it is determined whether or not the operation instruction sound is output during the current valid period (S714). In S714, when the lottery is won in the processing of S710 and S712 and the type of the operation instruction sound is determined, it is determined that the operation instruction sound is output. When it is determined that the operation instruction sound is output, the display of the operation instruction display determined by S706 is started on the display screen of the effect display device 37, and the output of the operation instruction sound determined by S712 is started from the speaker 14 (S716). .. Further, a gauge is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 37 to start the valid period (S718). The gauge indicates the remaining time of the valid period, and the display changes so that the remaining time decreases with the passage of time from the start of the valid period. On the other hand, if it is determined in S714 that there is no operation instruction sound output, the operation instruction display determined in S706 is started to be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 37 (S720), and the gauge is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 37. And start the validity period (S718). At the start of the operation instruction display of S716 or S720, the lamp 15 may be made to emit light in a dedicated light emitting mode such as lighting or blinking in a dedicated light emitting color during the valid period. That is, the operation instruction light emission may be performed to prompt the player to operate the operation instruction by the light emission of the lamp 15.

Whether or not the above-mentioned specified operation is performed on the effect button 16 based on the detection signal from the effect button switch 16a when the process of S718 is performed or the S700 determines that the period is valid (S722) is specified. It is determined whether or not the time has passed (S724). Whether or not the specified time has elapsed is whether or not the elapsed time since the start of the valid period has reached the specified time (T1 or T2) specified for each type of SP reach (effect pattern). It is done by judging. If it is determined that the specified operation of the effect button 16 has not been performed and the specified time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to S734.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S722 that the specified operation has been performed on the effect button 16 (the specified operation has been detected), or if it is determined in S724 that the specified time has elapsed, it is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 37. The operation instruction display is erased (S726). Further, the gauge is erased and the valid period ends (S728). In this embodiment, even if the operation instruction display is erased in S726 and S728 and the valid period ends, the operation instruction sound being output can be continued as it is. If the above-mentioned operation instruction light emission is performed at the start of the operation instruction display, the operation instruction light emission also ends. Next, it is determined whether or not the valid period has expired by the specified operation for the effect button 16 (S730), and when it is determined that the valid period has expired by the specified operation, the type of suggestive effect determined in S732 (character's facial expression or By displaying the character symbol on the display screen of the effect display device 37 based on the dialogue), the execution of the suggestion effect suggesting the result of the jackpot determination is started (S732). It should be noted that the type of suggestive effect may be determined and started in S732. Further, even if the operation instruction display is erased in S726 and S728 and the valid period ends, the output of the operation instruction sound may continue. In that case, the operation instruction sound is output during the execution of the suggestion effect.

Whether to start the execution of the suggestion effect in S732, determine in S730 that the valid period has expired after the lapse of the specified time instead of the specified operation, or in S724, determine that the specified time has not elapsed, or in S702 the valid period. If it is determined that it is not the start timing of, it is determined whether or not the operation instruction sound is being output from the speaker 14 (S734). When it is determined that the operation instruction sound is being output, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the operation instruction sound (S736). In S736, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the output of the operation instruction sound has reached the time required for the output of the voice message determined for each type of the operation instruction sound. When it is determined in S736 that it is the end timing of the operation instruction sound, the output of the operation instruction sound is ended (S738). The output of the operation instruction sound may be performed during the valid period or after the valid period, and depending on the time required for outputting the voice message, the timing is almost the same as the end of the valid period. It may be done in. If it is determined in S734 that the operation instruction sound is not being output, or if it is determined in S736 that it is not the end timing of the operation instruction sound, the process of S738 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S740.

Next, it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect started in S732 is being executed (S740). When it is determined that the suggestion effect is being executed, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the suggestion effect (S742). In S742, it is performed by determining whether or not the elapsed time from the start of execution of the suggestion effect has reached the effect time of the suggestion effect (for example, about several seconds). It should be noted that the effect time may be set to a different time for each of the suggestion effects A1 to C1 and A2 to C2. When it is determined in S742 that it is the end timing of the suggestion effect, the character symbol is erased and the execution of the suggestion effect ends (S744), and the button effect process ends. If it is determined in S740 that the suggestion effect is not being executed, or if it is determined in S742 that it is not the end timing of the suggestion effect, the process of S744 is skipped and the button effect process ends.

Next, a time chart when the button effect is executed and a state in which the button effect is executed will be described. 20 to 22 are examples of time charts when the button effect is executed, and FIGS. 23 and 24 are explanatory views showing an example of how the button effect is executed. 20 to 22 illustrate the button effect executed during the symbol variation effect in SP reach 1, but the button effect is also executed in the case of SP reach 2. As shown in FIGS. 20 to 22, the valid period occurs at the times t11, t21, and t31 that are the start timings (start timing S1), and the operation instruction display is displayed and the operation instruction sound is output accordingly. To. In the effect display device 37, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the normal reach is reached during the symbol variation effect (FIGS. 23 (a) and 24 (a)), and the start timing is set during the subsequently developed SP reach 1. The valid period is generated, and the operation instruction display 375 (for example, the operation instruction display A1) and the gauge 376 are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 37 (FIGS. 23 (b) and 24 (b)). Further, with the start of the display of the operation instruction display 375, the operation instruction sound is output from the speaker 14, for example, the "press" of the voice message of the operation instruction sounds A1 to C1 is output (FIG. 23). (B), FIG. 24 (b)). As described above, the validity period is not limited to the one in which the validity period occurs during the SP reach, and the validity period may occur before the development to the SP reach such as during the normal fluctuation or the normal reach. Further, although not shown, in FIGS. 23 and 24, a reach effect other than the button effect is also performed.

FIG. 20 shows a case where the specified operation of the effect button 16 is not performed during the valid period. In this case, for example, the output of the operation instruction sound ends at time t12 during the valid period, and at the time t13 when the specified time (for example, the specified time T1) has elapsed from the occurrence of the valid period, the valid period ends and the operation instruction display is also displayed. Exit (erased). As the operation instruction sound, the voice message defined for each type of the operation instruction sound is sequentially output from the start of output to the time t12 when the time Ts required for the output of the voice message elapses. For example, in the case of the operation instruction sound C1, the continuation of "press", "press" (FIG. 23 (c)), and the continuation of "with all my heart" (FIG. 23 (d)) are output in order. .. Therefore, the player can grasp the jackpot expectation to some extent from the operation instruction display and the operation instruction sound even if the suggestion effect is not executed.

FIG. 21 shows a case where the specified operation of the effect button 16 is performed during the valid period. For example, at time t23 after the output of the operation instruction sound ends at time t22 during the valid period, the specified operation of the effect button 16 is performed, the valid period ends, and the operation instruction display also ends (erases). .. As the operation instruction sound, the voice message is sequentially output from the start of output to the time t22 when the time Ts required for the output of the voice message elapses (FIGS. 23 (c) and 23 (d)). Further, since the specified operation is performed, the character symbol 373 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 37 with a predetermined facial expression (for example, the second facial expression) after the expiration of the valid period, and the suggestion effect (suggestion effect B1) is started. (FIG. 23 (e)). Therefore, the player can more accurately grasp the jackpot expectation degree from the operation instruction display, the operation instruction sound, and the suggestion effect.

FIG. 22 shows a case where the specified operation of the effect button 16 is performed at a timing earlier than that of FIG. 21 during the valid period. For example, since the specified operation of the effect button 16 is performed at the time t32 during the output of the operation instruction sound, the operation instruction display ends (deletes) at the same time as the valid period ends. Even in this case, the operation instruction sound continues without being output, and is output from the start of output to the time t33 when the time Ts required for the output of the voice message elapses. Therefore, even after the operation instruction display 375 and the gauge 376 are erased on the display screen of the effect display device 37 and the character symbol 373 of the suggestion effect (suggestion effect B1) is displayed, "press" is continued. (FIG. 24 (c)), followed by "with all my heart" (FIG. 24 (d)) are output in order. That is, even if the specified operation of the effect button 16 is performed and the valid period ends (the operation instruction display is erased) before the end timing of the operation instruction sound, the operation instruction sound (for example, the operation instruction sound C1) is given to the player. ) Can be heard to the end. As a result, the player can grasp the jackpot expectation degree from the operation instruction display, the operation instruction sound, and the suggestion effect. As described above, the types of the operation instruction sounds A1 to C1 cannot be discriminated only by listening to the middle part (the part of "press and press"), and the expected degree of big hit cannot be grasped. For this reason, for example, in a pachinko machine configured to end the output of the operation instruction sound at the end of the valid period, the player cannot hear the operation instruction sound until the end, and the jackpot expectation is accurately obtained from the operation instruction sound. You will not be able to grasp it. That is, even if the difference in the jackpot expectation is made depending on the type of the operation instruction sound, the player cannot be made to grasp the jackpot expectation from the operation instruction sound, and the game interest is lowered. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the specified operation of the effect button 16 is established and the valid period ends, the output of the operation instruction sound can be continued.

Here, since a plurality of types of operation instruction display, operation instruction sound, and suggestion effect are provided, and the appearance rate of each type is determined in association with the jackpot determination result and SP reach, all types are provided. The jackpot expectation (reliability) will be different for each. In addition, each type is independently selected and executed (displayed and output). For this reason, the player can more accurately grasp the jackpot expectation level by seeing and hearing all three of the operation instruction display, the operation instruction sound, and the suggestion effect than when only one or two are seen and heard. It becomes. For example, the operation instruction display C1 (C2) is displayed and the operation instruction sound C1 (C2) is output more than when the operation instruction display C1 (C2) is displayed and the operation instruction sound B1 (B2) is output. It can be understood that the jackpot expectation is higher in the case. Further, the suggestion effect A1 (A2) is displayed and the operation instruction sound C1 (C2) is output rather than the case where the suggestion effect A1 (A2) is displayed and the operation instruction sound A1 (A2) is output. It can be understood that the jackpot expectation is higher. Furthermore, even if the operation instruction display is displayed for a short time, the player can visually recognize the operation instruction display and grasp the jackpot expectation level, but as described above, the player can only hear the operation instruction sound halfway. Cannot grasp the degree of expectation of a big hit. In this embodiment, since the operation instruction sound can be continuously output even after the valid period ends, the player can be sure to hear the operation instruction sound, so that the expected degree of big hit by the operation instruction sound can be grasped. It is possible to attract the player's attention to the operation instruction sound as well as to make it easier to make. From these facts, in combination with the jackpot expectation that can be grasped from the operation instruction display and the suggestion effect, the player can grasp the jackpot expectation more accurately, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, the result of the jackpot determination and the operation instruction display selected according to the type of SP reach are displayed at the start of the valid period, and whether the specified operation of the effect button 16 is detected. When the validity period ends, the operation instruction display ends. Further, the operation instruction sound selected according to the result of the big hit determination and the type of SP reach can be output at the start of the operation instruction display, and even if the specified operation of the effect button 16 is detected and the valid period ends. The operation instruction sound can be continuously output. As a result, even if the specified operation is detected at an early stage after the valid period occurs and the valid period ends, the player can be sure to hear the operation instruction sound. Can be grasped by the player.

In the embodiment, as the operation instruction sounds, the operation instruction sound A1 of "press and press", the operation instruction sound B1 of "press and press as much as the force", and the operation of "press and press with all your heart" are performed. The three instruction sounds C1, the operation instruction sound A2 for "press and ask", the operation instruction sound B2 for "press and ask", and the operation instruction sound C2 for "press and ask" are illustrated. These are examples and are not limited to these. For example, the operation instruction sound similar to the operation instruction sound B1 may have "press and press as much as possible", or the operation instruction sound similar to the operation instruction sound C1 may be "press and press." You may have "with all your heart". By doing so, the effect of outputting the operation instruction sound to the end and letting the player hear it becomes higher. Further, different operation instruction sounds may be output depending on the type of the specified operation. For example, when the specified operation is a long press, the operation instruction sound A for "press and hold", the operation instruction sound B for "press and hold", and the operation instruction sound C for "press and hold" You may select and output. In addition, when the specified operation is repeated hits, the operation instruction sound A of "press and press many times", the operation instruction sound B of "press and press many times", and the operation instruction sound C of "press and press many times" You may select from three of the above and output. Also in these modified examples, the operation instruction sounds C, B, and A may be set from the one with the highest expectation of big hit, as in the embodiment. It should be noted that the operation instruction display and the operation instruction sound are each provided by three, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is sufficient to have a plurality of operation instruction displays and a plurality of operation instruction sounds, and the types of the operation instruction display and the operation instruction sound. The numbers may be different.

In the embodiment, the timing at which the elapsed time from the start of the output of the operation instruction sound reaches the time required for the output of the operation instruction sound is set as the end timing of the operation instruction sound, that is, the end timing is defined. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the same voice message or notification sound may be repeated to include an output pattern in which the end timing of the operation instruction sound is not defined. In that case, for example, "push" or "push" may be repeatedly output at predetermined time intervals, and the output of the operation instruction sound may be terminated with the timing at which the specified operation is performed or the timing at which the valid period ends as the end timing. ..

In the embodiment, the suggestion effect, the operation instruction display, and the operation instruction sound are determined according to the jackpot determination result and the type of the fluctuation pattern (SP reach, effect pattern), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation instruction sound is determined according to the result of the lottery. It may be determined as long as it is determined, and for example, it may be determined only according to the jackpot determination result. Further, for example, the type of the suggestion effect may be determined, and the type of the operation instruction display and the type of the operation instruction sound may be determined based on the determined type of the suggestion effect. In this configuration, the type of suggestion effect and the type of operation instruction display are not limited to one-to-one correspondence, and the type of suggestion effect and the type of operation instruction sound are associated one-to-one. Not limited. When different operation instruction sounds are associated with the same suggestion effect, it is sufficient that one operation instruction sound has a higher expectation of big hit than the other operation instruction sound. The same applies to the operation instruction display. Further, for example, the type of the suggestion effect and the type of the operation instruction display may be determined, and then the type of the operation instruction sound may be determined based on the determined type of the operation instruction display. In this configuration, the type of operation instruction display and the type of operation instruction sound are not limited to one-to-one correspondence. When different operation instruction sounds are associated with the same operation instruction display, it is sufficient that one operation instruction sound has a higher expectation of big hit than the other operation instruction sound.

In the embodiment, the operation instruction display is displayed every time the valid period occurs, and it is determined whether or not to output the operation instruction sound by lottery for the presence or absence of output, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation instruction display may be displayed and the operation instruction sound may be output each time the valid period occurs. Further, whether or not to output the operation instruction sound may differ depending on the game state, and the probability of lottery with or without output may differ depending on the game state. Further, while the operation instruction display is displayed, a gauge indicating the specified time of the valid period may be displayed, or the operation instruction may be emitted by the lamp 15, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the gauge may not be displayed. Only the operation instruction display may be displayed, or the operation instruction may not be emitted.

In the embodiment, the operation of the push button type effect button 16 is detected and the suggestion effect is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, other operation means such as a dial, a lever, a handle, and a touch pad may be used. The operation of the player may be detected through the device to produce a suggestion effect.

In the embodiment, the present invention executes a jackpot game in which the jackpot 25 is opened when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol, and if the jackpot symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol, the game shifts to a probability variation state after the jackpot game ends. Applied to pachinko machine 1. However, a pachinko machine that has a large winning opening with a specific area (probability change opening) inside, and when a game ball that has entered the big winning opening during a big hit game passes through the specific area, shifts to a probable change state after the big hit game ends. It may be applied to the machine.

In the examples, the present invention has been applied to the first-class type pachinko machine 1, but it has been applied to the so-called one-kind and two-kind mixed type pachinko machine having both the first-class gaming property and the second-class gaming property. You may. In the normal state, the 1-type and 2-type mixed type pachinko machine is a so-called one-type game in which whether or not it is a big hit (design big hit) is drawn based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port by left-handed hitting. When the game is advanced by sex and a big hit occurs and a time saving state occurs, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port by right-handed hitting, and based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port. A lottery that will be a small hit is performed with a high probability, and when a small hit occurs, a small hit game that opens the large winning opening is executed, and a game ball that has entered the open large winning opening is provided in the large winning opening. When the player passes through the specified specific area (big hit of the character), the big hit game is executed, that is, the game is advanced with so-called two types of playability.

In the embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are paid out to the upper tray 11 as prize balls or rental balls, but a so-called enclosed pachinko machine may be used. The enclosed pachinko machine plays a game by circulating the game balls enclosed inside. Further, the pachinko machines of Examples and Modifications may be applied to so-called managed gaming machines. The managed gaming machine restricts access to the main control device from the outside, and specific information (affects the performance of the game) from the frame control device (corresponding to the payout control device of the embodiment) to the main control device. Information other than information and information that may affect the result of the game) can be transmitted, and the frame control device is connected to the CR unit and is configured to be able to communicate with the outside only via the frame control device.

The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem will be described. In the embodiment, the effect button 16 corresponds to the "operation means", the effect button switch 16a and the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 that executes the process of the button effect process S722 correspond to the "operation detection means", and the buttons. The CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 that executes the processing of the effect processing S702, S718, and S728 corresponds to the "valid period generation means", and the effect display device 37, the effect display control device 91, and the button effect processing S730 and S732. The CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 that executes the process corresponds to the "suggestion effect executing means", and the effect display device 37, the effect display control device 91, and the button effect process S706 and S716 (the part that starts the operation instruction display). , The CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 that executes the processing of S720 corresponds to the "instruction display means", and the sub that executes the processing of the speaker 14 and the buttons S712 and S716 (the part that outputs the operation instruction sound). The CPU 90a of the integrated control device 90 corresponds to the "instruction sound output means". As for the correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem, the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems of the examples is carried out. Since it is an example for specifically explaining the form for solving the problem, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem are not limited. That is, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem should be performed based on the description in the column, and the examples are the inventions described in the column of means for solving the problem. It is just a concrete example.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the examples, the present invention is not limited to these examples, and the present invention is carried out in various embodiments without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

1 Pachinko machine, 2 Outer frame, 3 Front frame, 3a Front frame open switch, 4 Glass plate, 5 Inner frame, 5a Inner frame open switch, 11 Upper saucer, 12 Lower saucer, 13 Launch handle, 14 Speaker, 15 Frame side Decorative lamp, 16 effect button, 16a effect button switch, 20 game board, 21 game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 21c nail, 22 normal design operation gate, 22a gate switch, 23 1st start port, 23a 1st Starting port switch, 24 2nd starting port switch, 24a 2nd starting port switch, 24b opening / closing blade, 24c 2nd starting port solenoid, 25 big winning opening, 25a big winning opening switch, 25b opening / closing plate, 25c big winning opening solenoid, 26 Ordinary winning opening, 26a Ordinary winning opening switch, 29 Out opening, 31 1st special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device), 32 2nd special symbol display device (2nd special symbol display device), 33 1st special Symbol hold number display device (1st special symbol hold number display device), 34 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device), 35 normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device), 36 normal Symbol hold number display device (normal figure hold number display device), 37 effect display device, 371L, 371C, 371R effect symbol (pseudo symbol), 372a 1st hold symbol, 372b 2nd hold symbol, 374 character symbol, 375 operation instruction Display, 376 gauge, 38 center accessory, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 settlement display device, 53 ball lending button, 53a ball lending switch, 54 settlement button, 54a settlement switch, 60 main controller, 60a CPU , 60b ROM, 60c RAM, 61 game board relay terminal board, 62 symbol display device relay terminal board, 63 production relay terminal board, 64 back wiring relay terminal board, 65 external connection terminal board, 67 setting key switch, 68 RAM clear switch , 69 setting display device, 70 payout control device, 71 payout relay terminal board, 73 payout motor, 74 payout switch, 75 full switch, 76 ball out switch, 80 launch control device, 81 launch stop switch, 82 touch switch, 83 launch Motor, 90 sub integrated controller, 90a CPU, 90b ROM , 90c RAM, 91 effect display control device, 100 hole computer.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that draws lots based on the establishment of predetermined conditions and executes a game effect based on the result of the lottery.
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An operation detecting means for detecting the operation of the operating means and
An effective period generating means for generating an effective period at a predetermined timing during the game production,
When the specified operation for the operation means is detected by the operation detection means during the valid period, the suggestion effect execution means for executing the suggestion effect suggesting the result of the lottery, and the suggestion effect execution means.
An instruction display means capable of displaying an operation instruction display instructing the player to operate the operation means, and
An instruction sound output means capable of outputting an operation instruction sound instructing the player to operate the operation means, and an instruction sound output means.
Equipped with
It has a plurality of types of operation instruction displays and a plurality of types of operation instruction sounds.
When the specified operation is detected or the specified time elapses from the occurrence of the valid period, the valid period generating means ends the valid period.
The instruction display means displays an operation instruction display selected from a plurality of types of operation instruction displays according to the result of the lottery at the start of the valid period or prior to the start of the valid period, and the above-mentioned regulation. When the operation is detected or the valid period ends, the operation instruction display is terminated and the operation instruction display is terminated.
The instruction sound output means can output an operation instruction sound selected according to the result of the lottery from a plurality of types of the operation instruction sounds with the start of the operation instruction display, and the specified operation is detected. A gaming machine capable of continuously outputting the operation instruction sound even after the valid period has expired.

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