JP7270972B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine capable of setting specs such as winning probability.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, there is known a pachinko gaming machine provided with a probability setting switch for setting the probability of occurrence of a big win (Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2001-29571

However, since the player who plays the game with the conventional pachinko game machine described above cannot know the set probability, there is great anxiety as to what probability is set. was sometimes scraped.
It should be noted that although means for displaying the set probabilities may also be considered, there is a risk that players will concentrate on gaming machines with specific probabilities, so such means are difficult to adopt.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes determination means for determining whether or not to control to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. and,
Informing means for informing the judgment result of the judging means, a movable body capable of moving according to a plurality of types of movement patterns , sound output means for outputting sound, and a plurality of types in which the specifications of the game machine are changed stepwise. and specification setting means that can be set by selecting from the above, wherein when the movable body is operating in one of the plurality of types of operation patterns , the sound The specification set by the specification setting means can be set to a plurality of types that can be selectively set by the output means outputting a type of sound associated with the type of operation pattern during operation from a plurality of types of sounds having different reproduction times. Spec setting state suggesting means for suggesting that it corresponds to a specific stage, and the sound output means outputs a sound to the operation of the movable body at a timing after a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variation of the special symbol. The spec setting state suggesting means can output the spec setting state suggesting means by the spec setting means according to a combination of the type of motion pattern of the movable body when the sound is output and the type of the output sound. It is characterized by being able to suggest the set specifications.
It should be noted that the predetermined operation pattern includes not only the operation pattern in which the operation continues, but also the operation pattern in which the operation stops in the middle.

When the movable body is moving in a predetermined movement pattern, the sound output means selects and outputs a sound from a plurality of types of sounds, suggesting the setting state of the set specs, an unprecedented production. can be performed, the interest in the game can be enhanced .

By carrying out the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1. It is a front view which shows the state which the 1st movable body and the 2nd movable body appeared in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 1. It is explanatory drawing which expands and shows the display devices provided in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. It is an explanatory view showing the operation pattern of the first movable body and the second movable body provided in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 2, (a) shows the operation pattern of the first movable body, (b) shows the second Fig. 4 shows the motion pattern of the movable body; 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows with a block the electrical structure of the main-control board and peripheral equipment provided in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows with a block the electrical structure of the sub-control board and peripheral device which were provided in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. It is an explanatory diagram showing a part of the storage contents of the RAM provided in the main control board, (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the storage contents of the first special figure reservation storage unit, (b) is the second special figure reservation storage unit FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing stored contents; It is explanatory drawing of a big-hit determination table. It is an explanatory diagram of a special figure variation pattern selection table. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing a part of the storage contents of the RAM provided in the sub-control board, (b) is an explanatory diagram of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit, (c) is the second special figure reservation FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a performance storage unit; (A) is an explanatory diagram of a probability setting table, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of a probability setting switch. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a sound effect selection table; It is a timing chart of the variable effect pattern, the first movable body, the second movable body, and the sound effect. It is a flow chart of the main side main control processing executed by the game control microcomputer. 15 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side main control processing shown in FIG. 14. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a starting opening sensor detection process executed by a game control microcomputer in the main side timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 15. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 15; 18 is a flowchart of a second special figure jackpot determination process executed by the game control microcomputer in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 17; It is a flow chart of the second special figure variation pattern selection process executed by the game control microcomputer in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. FIG. 20 is a flow chart following the flow chart of FIG. 19; FIG. 16 is a flowchart of special symbol variation processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 15; It is a flowchart of the sub-side main control processing executed by the effect control microcomputer. 23. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interruption processing which the microcomputer for production|presentation control performs in the sub side main control processing shown in FIG. 22. It is a flowchart of the 10ms timer interruption process which the microcomputer for production|presentation control performs in the sub side main control process shown in FIG. 24. It is a flowchart of the receiving command analysis process which the microcomputer for production|presentation control performs in the 10ms timer interruption process shown in FIG. 26 is a flowchart of prefetching effect selection processing executed by the effect control microcomputer in the received command analysis process shown in FIG. 25. FIG. 25. It is a flowchart of the fluctuation production|presentation start process which the microcomputer for production|presentation control performs in the reception command analysis process shown in FIG. 26 is a flowchart of setting probability suggestion processing executed by the effect control microcomputer in the received command analysis processing shown in FIG. 25; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a movable body motion pattern/sound effect selection table; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a movable body operation pattern/light emission pattern selection table;

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

[Main Configuration of Pachinko Machines]
As shown in FIG. 1 , the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a gaming machine frame 16 . The game machine frame 16 is composed of a front frame 18, an inner frame (not shown), and an outer frame (not shown) in order from the front side. The front frame 18 includes a handle 4, a batted ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper tray) 24, a surplus ball receiving tray (also referred to as a lower tray) 25, a performance button 9, a performance lever 6, speakers 8 and 8, and a left side. It has a side lamp 23a and a right side lamp 23b.

The handle 4 is provided at the lower right side of the front frame 18, that is, at a position where a player playing a game facing the pachinko game machine 1 can hold it with the right hand. The handle 4 includes a touch switch 92 (FIG. 5), a firing lever 4a, and a firing stop button 4b. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4, and is arranged at a portion touched by the right hand of the player holding the handle 4. As shown in FIG. The shooting lever 4a is for adjusting the shooting strength of the game ball, and is rotatably provided on the handle 4. As shown in FIG. The shooting stop button 4b is for stopping the shooting of the game ball when the game ball is being shot, and is provided at a position that can be operated by the thumb of the right hand holding the handle 4.例文帳に追加A hitting ball supply plate (also referred to as an upper plate) 24 is provided on the lower center side of the front frame 18 . The batted ball supply tray 24 is for storing game balls to be supplied to the shooting device 90 (FIG. 5). The hit ball supply tray 24 stores game balls paid out from the rental ball payout device 80 (FIG. 5) and the prize ball payout device 400 (FIG. 5). A surplus ball receiving tray (also referred to as a lower tray) 25 is provided below the hitting ball supply tray 24 in the front frame 18 . The surplus ball receiving tray 25 stores game balls exceeding the number of game balls that can be stored in the batted ball supply tray 24. - 特許庁

The performance button 9 is provided in a portion of the front frame 18 that covers the upper side of the batted ball supply tray 24.例文帳に追加In other words, the effect button 9 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can press it with the right hand or the left hand. In this embodiment, the effect button 9 is a push-on type button switch. The performance button 9 incorporates a performance button lamp 9c (FIG. 6) and a performance button vibration motor 9b (FIG. 6). The effect button lamp 9c lights up or blinks when the effect button 9 is pressed during the period when the effect button 9 is pressed. The surface of the effect button 9 is formed of a translucent material, and is devised so that the player can visually recognize the light emitted from the effect button lamp 9c. The production button vibrating motor 9b vibrates the production button 9, and vibrates at a predetermined timing during a period when the production button 9 is effectively pressed. In this embodiment, the effect button lamp 9c is an LED.
The performance button 9 has a built-in elastic member (not shown) such as a spring for returning the pressed performance button 9 to the position before the pressing operation, and the performance button 9 is released from the pressed state. Then, the state before the pressing operation is restored by the restoring force of the elastic member. When the player presses the performance button 9 during a period in which the pressing operation of the performance button 9 is valid, a specific performance is performed. Hereinafter, a specific effect triggered by the operation of the effect button 9 will be referred to as a button effect.

A production lever 6 is provided on the left side of the surplus ball receiving tray 25 in the front frame 18, that is, near the left end of the lower side of the front frame 18. - 特許庁In other words, the effect lever 6 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can operate it with the left hand. That is, the effect lever 6 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can operate it with the left hand, and the effect button 9 is positioned in the front frame 18 when the player moves with the left hand. It is provided at a position where it can be pressed with the right hand while the performance lever 6 is being operated by .
The performance lever 6 is formed in a bar shape that can be grasped with the left hand, and can be pushed backward in addition to the rotation operation of right rotation or left rotation. In addition, the production lever 6 is provided with a production lever vibration motor 6d (FIG. 6). The production lever vibration motor 6d is for vibrating the production lever 6, and vibrates at a predetermined timing in a period when the operation of the production lever 6 is valid. When the player operates the performance lever 6 during a period when the operation of the performance lever 6 is valid, a specific performance is performed. Hereinafter, a specific effect triggered by the operation of the effect lever 6 will be referred to as a lever effect.

A left side lamp 23a is provided on the left side of the front frame 18, and a right side lamp 23b is provided on the right side. The portion of the front frame 18 where the left side lamp 23a and the right side lamp 23b are provided is translucent, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged inside the translucent portion. Each LED is capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors, lights up or blinks according to the content of the presentation, and further changes the color of light emitted. The speakers 8 are provided at the upper left and right corners of the front frame 18, respectively, and output sounds such as music, sound effects, and notification sounds according to the content of the presentation.

Also, the pachinko game machine 1 includes a game board 2, a glass plate 5, an effect display device 7, a first movable body 26 (FIG. 2), and a second movable body 27 (FIG. 2). In this embodiment, at least one of the first movable body 26 and the second movable body 27 operates according to a predetermined operation pattern, and the pachinko machine 1 receives the sound effect output from the speaker 8. Suggests the probability of a set jackpot. The game board 2 is arranged substantially in the center of the game board 2, that is, at a position substantially facing the player's face. The performance display device 7 is arranged on the rear side of the game board 2, and its screen is exposed from substantially the center of the game board 2.例文帳に追加The game board 2 includes a fixed winning device 10, a first big winning device 30, a second big winning device 40, a gate 12, a normal variable winning device (also called electric chew) 20, a general winning opening 13, It has indicators 50, a center decorative body 14, and a rail member 17. - 特許庁Hereinafter, when describing items common to the first movable body 26 and the second movable body 27, the term "movable body" may be used simply.

A game area 3 in which game balls flow down (roll) is formed on the board surface of the game board 2 . The game area 3 has a left game area 3A formed on the left side of the screen of the effect display device 7 and a right game area 3B formed on the right side of the screen of the effect display device 7. - 特許庁A plurality of game nails (not shown) are driven into the board surface of the game board 2 for changing the flowing direction of the game ball. The front side of the board surface of the game board 2 is covered with a transparent glass plate 5. - 特許庁Also, although not shown in FIG. 1, LEDs are provided at a plurality of locations on the game board 2 . These LEDs are collectively referred to as board lamps (indicated by reference numeral 2a in FIG. 6). Each LED that constitutes the board lamp 2a can emit light in a plurality of colors, lights up or blinks according to the content of the effect, and further changes the color of the emitted light. That is, the pachinko game machine 1 lights or blinks the left side lamp 23a, the right side lamp 23b and the board lamp 2a according to the content of the effect during game control, and outputs sound from each speaker 8. - 特許庁

The fixed prize winning device 10 is arranged substantially in the center of the lower side of the game board 2 . The fixed winning device 10 has a first starting port 11 that allows one game ball to win (enter a ball). The first starting port 11 is always open, and the probability that the game ball wins the first starting port 11 does not substantially change. The gate 12 is arranged in the right game area 3B, and is configured so that game balls flowing down the right game area 3B can pass therethrough. The normal variable winning device 20 is arranged below the gate 12 in the right game area 3B. The normal variable winning device 20 has a displacement member 21 . The displacement member 21 is configured to be rotatable with its proximal end serving as a rotation axis, and the second start port 22 is opened and closed by opening and closing the displacement member 21 . When the displacement member 21 is opened, the second starting port 22 is opened, and the game balls enter the second starting port 22 one by one (entering the ball) easily. Further, when the displacement member 21 is closed, the second starting port 22 is closed and the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 22.例文帳に追加The first starting port 11 and the second starting port 22 are examples of entrances of the present invention.

The first big winning device 30 is arranged on the right side of the fixed winning device 10 in the game board 2 , and the second big winning device 40 is arranged above the first big winning device 30 . The first big winning device 30 includes a first opening/closing member 31 that opens and closes the first big winning hole 32, and the second big winning device 40 has a second opening/closing member 41 that opens and closes the second big winning hole 42. Prepare. The first big winning hole 32 and the second big winning hole 42 are each formed to have a size that allows a plurality of game balls to win (enter a ball) at the same time. In the present embodiment, the first opening/closing member 31 and the second opening/closing member 41 are each formed in a plate shape elongated in the left-right direction, and configured to be rotatable about the left and right lower ends thereof as a rotation axis. Hereinafter, when describing items common to the first big prize hole 32 and the second big prize hole 42, they are simply referred to as the big prize hole.
Inside the second big winning device 40, a specific area (not shown) and a non-specific area (not shown), which are areas through which game balls that have won the second big winning opening 42 can pass, are formed. . Further, inside the second big prize winning device 40, a distribution member (not shown) that distributes the game balls that have won the second big prize opening 42 to a specific area or a non-specific area, and a distribution member that drives the distribution member A distribution member solenoid 42d (FIG. 3) is provided.

The display device 50 is provided outside the game area 3 of the game board 2 and below the first big winning device 30 . As shown in FIG. 3, the display devices 50 include a first special symbol display device 51 that variably displays a first special symbol (also referred to as a first special symbol) and a second special symbol (also referred to as a second special symbol). and a normal symbol display 53 for variably displaying a normal symbol (also referred to as a normal symbol). In addition, the display devices 50 display the first special symbol reservation display 51a that displays the number of memory of operation suspension of the first special symbol display 51, and the number of memory of operation suspension of the second special symbol display 52. It is provided with a second special figure suspension display 52a and a normal figure suspension display 53a for displaying the number of memory of operation suspension of the normal pattern display 53. - 特許庁Hereinafter, when describing matters common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, it is simply referred to as a special symbol. In addition, when describing matters common to the first special symbol display device 51 and the second special symbol display device 52, they are simply referred to as special symbol display devices.

In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 51 and the second special symbol display device 52 are each composed of four LEDs. Lighted LEDs (□) and unlit LEDs (■) represent special symbols, and the state in which the LEDs light up in a predetermined direction (for example, from left to right) represents a variable display of the special symbols. Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the special symbol from when the special symbol starts the variable display until the special symbol is confirmed and displayed is called the special symbol variation pattern.
Further, in this embodiment, the normal symbol display 53 is composed of two LEDs. Lighted LEDs (□) and lighted LEDs (▪) represent normal symbols, and the state in which each LED is alternately lit represents a variable display of normal symbols. Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 12, a lottery for normal symbols is executed to determine whether or not the game ball wins, and the normal symbol display 53 variably displays the normal symbols. Then, the normal symbol display device 53 confirms and displays the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol after the lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the variable display of the normal symbol. When the normal symbol determined and displayed by the normal symbol display 53 is a normal symbol indicating winning, the normal variable winning device 20 operates to open and close the displacement member 21 and the second starting port 22 to open and close.

When the game ball wins the first starting port 11, big win determination (also called big win lottery) for determining whether or not it is a big win is executed, and the first special symbol display 51 variably displays the first special symbol. Then, the first special symbol display device 51 confirms and displays the first special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination after a predetermined time has passed since the variable display of the first special symbol is started. Here, when the first special symbol confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a big win, a big win occurs, the first big winning device 30 operates, the first opening/closing member 31 opens and closes, and the first The big winning opening 32 opens and closes. When the game ball wins the first starting port 11 while the first special symbol display 51 is displaying the first special symbol, the operation of the first special symbol display 51 is triggered by the winning. The memory number indicating the number of pending operations is displayed by the first special figure pending display 51a. Hereinafter, the memory number of operation suspension of the first special symbol display device 51 is referred to as the first special symbol suspension number.

Also, when the game ball wins the second starting hole 22, big hit determination (also called big hit lottery) is executed, and the second special symbol display 52 variably displays the second special symbol. Then, the second special symbol display device 52 confirms and displays the second special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination after a predetermined time has passed since the variable display of the second special symbol is started. Here, when the second special symbol confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a big win, a big win occurs, the second big winning device 40 operates to open and close the second opening/closing member 41, and the second The big winning opening 42 opens and closes. When the game ball wins the second starting port 22 while the second special symbol display 52 is displaying the second special symbol, the operation of the second special symbol display 52 is triggered by the winning. The memory number indicating the number of pending operations is displayed by the second special figure pending display 52a. Hereinafter, the memory number of the operation suspension of the second special symbol display device 52 is referred to as the second special symbol suspension number. In addition, when describing the matter common to the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number, it is simply referred to as the special figure reservation number.

Hereinafter, the period from when the special symbol display device starts the variable display of the special symbols to when the special symbols are fixedly displayed is referred to as one variation of the special symbols. In addition, the fact that the special figure reservation number decreases by one each time the special symbol is changed once is called digestion of the special figure reservation number. Also, the period required from the opening of the large winning slot until it closes is called the opening period of the large winning slot, and the period from the opening of the large winning slot to the next opening is called the round. Also, a game from the start of the first round to the end of the final round is called a jackpot game. Also, when it is determined as a big win in the big win determination, the type of the big win is determined by lottery. Depending on the type of jackpot, the opening and closing of the big winning opening (one or both of the first big winning opening 32 and the second big winning opening 35), the opening period of the big winning opening, the maximum number of executable rounds, etc. differ.

The pachinko machine 1 has a normal probability (hereinafter referred to as a normal probability) and a probability higher than the normal probability (hereinafter referred to as a high probability) as the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot probability). and are set. The values of the normal probability and the high probability can be changed by operating a probability setting switch (indicated by reference numeral 300 in FIGS. 5 and 11B), which will be described later. Hereinafter, the game state in which the jackpot probability is set to the normal probability is called the normal probability state, and the game state in which the jackpot probability is set to the high probability is called the high probability state. In the pachinko game machine 1, when the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 35 during the big winning game passes through the above-mentioned specific area (V winning), the game state after the big winning game ends shifts to the high probability state. do. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a model called a so-called V certain machine. A change in the probability of winning a jackpot from a normal probability to a high probability is called a probability change. A game state in which a big hit has occurred is an example of the special game state of the present invention.

The general prize winning port 13 is arranged on the left side of the fixed prize winning device 10 in the game board 2 . The rail member 17 is arranged along the circumference of the game board 2 . The rail member 17 guides the game ball shot by the shooting device 90 ( FIG. 5 ) to the game area 3 . At the bottom center of the game board 2, an out port 19 for discharging game balls that have not won anywhere is opened. The center decorative body 14 is arranged on the upper part of the game board 2. - 特許庁The center decorative body 14 has translucency, and is provided with a plurality of LEDs that light up and blink in accordance with the contents of the performance.
The pachinko game machine 1 also has a gimmick 15 . The gimmick 15 is arranged behind the center decoration 14. - 特許庁FIG. 1 shows a state in which the gimmick 15 is substantially hidden by the center decoration 14. FIG. The gimmick 15 descends downward at a predetermined timing according to the content of the effect, and is displaced so that it can be visually recognized by the player.

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

In this embodiment, the main variation pattern (variation mode) of each effect pattern is a variation pattern that moves from the top to the bottom of the screen so that the numbers represented by the effect symbols are in ascending order, that is, a variation pattern that scrolls in the vertical direction. is. As a variation pattern, it is possible to use a horizontal scroll method in which the effect pattern moves from one side of the screen to the other, or a method in which the effect pattern is displayed at the same display position in ascending numerical order. In addition, the effect display device 7 displays a background image as the effect image in the background of each effect symbol. For example, the background image is a moving image such as a TV drama or a movie, a moving image obtained by converting the moving image into animation, an animation, or an original moving image of a pachinko machine manufacturer. In this embodiment, the effect display device 7 is a liquid crystal display device. As the effect display device 7, an organic EL display device, a display device using a dot matrix LED, or the like can be used.
A performance display device 7 variably displays each performance pattern in synchronism with the variable display of the special pattern, confirms and displays each performance pattern at the same time when the special pattern is fixedly displayed, and displays the big hit determination result. Here, the fixed display means a stop display state in which the production pattern is completely stopped without fluctuating up and down or fluctuating again. The effect display device 7 is an example of the notification means of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the performance pattern indicating that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit is called a big hit performance pattern, and the performance pattern that shows that the result of the big hit determination is a loss is called a loss performance pattern. In the present embodiment, the jackpot effect pattern is a state in which each effect pattern is aligned with the effect patterns representing the same number, that is, a state of so-called double eyes. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the confirmed displayed left effect symbol 9L, middle effect symbol 9C and right effect symbol 9R are all set to "7". In addition, the lost performance pattern is a state in which the performance symbols representing the same number are not aligned, that is, the pattern is not in a grid pattern. For example, the confirmed and displayed left effect symbol 9L is "7", the middle effect symbol 9C is "6", and the right effect symbol 9R is "7".
Hereinafter, the production pattern displayed by the production display device 7 synchronously with the special pattern is referred to as a production design variation pattern, and the image displayed in the background of the production design variation pattern is referred to as a background image. A background image is a still image or a moving image.

The variable performance pattern is variably displayed in synchronism with the variable display of the special symbol variation pattern, and when the suspension of the operation of the special symbol display device occurs, the operation of the performance display device 7 is also suspended. That is, the number of pending operations of the special symbol display and the number of pending operations of the effect display device 7 are the same. As shown in FIG. 1, the effect display device 7 is provided with a first effect pending display area 51B and a second effect pending display area 52B. The first effect pending display area 51B is an area for displaying the operation pending number of the effect display device 7 corresponding to the first special figure pending number, and the effect pending image for expressing the operation pending number by the number of images. This is the area to display. That is, the player can know the first special figure pending number by counting the number of the effect pending images displayed in the first effect pending display area 51B, and the effect display caused by the first special figure pending. The number of pending operations of the device 7 can be known. In the example shown in FIG. 1, four effect pending images represented by O are displayed, indicating that the first special figure pending number and the operation pending number are four.
In addition, the second effect pending display area 52B is an area for displaying the number of operation pending of the effect display device 7 corresponding to the number of the second special figure pending, and the effect pending for representing the number of operation pending by the number of images. This is the area where the image is displayed. That is, the player can know the second special figure pending number by counting the number of the effect pending images displayed in the second effect pending display area 52B, and the effect display caused by the second special figure pending. The number of pending operations of the device 7 can be known. In the example shown in FIG. 1, four effect pending images represented by Δ are displayed, indicating that the second special figure pending number and the operation pending number are four, respectively.

[Movable body]
As shown in FIG. 2 , the first movable body 26 is arranged on the left side of the front surface of the effect display device 7 , and the second movable body 27 is arranged on the right side of the front surface of the effect display device 7 . . The first movable body 26 is rotatably supported by the mounting member 26b, and the second movable body 27 is rotatably supported by the mounting member 27b. A first movable body motor 26a (FIG. 6) is attached to the tip of the mounting member 26b, and the first movable body 26 is pivotally supported on the shaft of the first movable body motor 26a. The diameter of the first movable body motor 26a is smaller than the diameter of the first movable body 26, and in FIG. It's becoming A second movable body motor 27a (FIG. 6) is attached to the tip of the mounting member 27b, and the second movable body 27 is pivotally supported on the shaft of the second movable body motor 27a. The diameter of the second movable body motor 27a is smaller than the diameter of the second movable body 27, and in FIG. It's becoming

The mounting member 26b is mounted on a moving device (not shown) for moving the mounting member 26b. do. When the mounting member 26b retreats to the rear surface of the game board 2, the first movable body 26 is hidden behind the game board 2 and becomes invisible to the player. The first movable body 26 is normally hidden behind the game board 2, and suggests a predetermined timing, for example, a set jackpot probability, when the performance display device 7 displays a variable performance pattern. When the timing comes, it may advance to the front of the effect display device 7 as the mounting member 26b moves, and may start rotating in a predetermined rotation pattern. The mounting member 27b is mounted on a moving device (not shown) for moving the mounting member 27b. do.

When the mounting member 27b retreats to the rear surface of the game board 2, the second movable body 27 is hidden behind the game board 2 and becomes invisible to the player. The second movable body 27 is normally hidden behind the game board 2, and suggests a predetermined timing, for example, a set jackpot probability, when the performance display device 7 displays a variable performance pattern. When the timing comes, it may advance to the front of the effect display device 7 along with the movement of the mounting member 27b and start rotating in a predetermined rotation pattern.
In other words, the first movable body 26 and the second movable body 27 are moved at a predetermined timing when the effect display device 7 is displaying the variable effect pattern, for example, at a timing indicating the set jackpot probability. There are cases in which the position is displaced from a position invisible to the player to a position visible to the player, and each starts rotating in a predetermined rotation pattern.
In this embodiment, the first movable body 26 and the second movable body 27 are each formed in a disc shape. The surface of the first movable body 26 has a triangular pattern, and the surface of the second movable body 27 has a V-shaped pattern. The first movable body 26 and the second movable body 27 are examples of movable bodies of the present invention.

[Main electrical configuration of pachinko machine]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG.
The pachinko game machine 1 includes a main control board 60 (FIG. 5), a payout control board 73 (FIG. 5), a sub control board 100 (FIG. 6), an image control board 200 (FIG. 6), and a lamp control board 79. (FIG. 6) and an audio control board 78 (FIG. 6).

As shown in FIG. 5, on the main control board 60, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game control microcomputer) 61 is mounted. The game control microcomputer 61 includes a CPU 62 , a ROM 63 , a RAM 64 and an input/output circuit 65 . The CPU 62 executes, for example, detection of winning prizes, determination of big wins, updating of various random numbers, setting and changing of probability of big wins. The ROM 63 stores a computer program executed by the CPU 62, a jackpot determination table TA1 (FIG. 8), a reach determination table TA2, a special figure variation pattern selection table TA3 (FIG. 9), and a jackpot type determination table (not shown). table is stored. The game control microcomputer 61 generates random numbers used in various determinations (lottery), such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot type random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers. The game control microcomputer 61 is an example of the success/fail determination means of the present invention.

RAM 64 is used as a work memory or the like when CPU 62 executes a computer program. Further, the RAM 64 is provided with a first special figure reservation storage unit 64a, a second special figure reservation storage unit 64b, and a general figure reservation storage unit 64c. As shown in FIG. 7(a), the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a includes first to fourth storage areas. That is, the maximum number of first special figure reservations that can be stored is four. In each storage area, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number and a variation pattern random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball winning the first start hole 11 (FIG. 1) are stored. be. When the game ball wins the first starting port 11 (FIG. 1) while the first special symbol display device 51 (FIG. 3) is displaying the first special symbol, the first special resulting from the winning The variable display of the symbol is temporarily suspended (operation suspended), and the jackpot random number or the like acquired due to the winning is stored in the first special figure suspension storage section 64a.

As shown in FIG. 7(b), the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b includes first to fourth storage areas. That is, the maximum number of second special figure reservations that can be stored is four. Each storage area stores a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball winning the second start hole 22 (FIG. 1). be. When the game ball wins the second starting port 22 (FIG. 1) while the second special symbol display device 52 (FIG. 3) is displaying the second special symbol, the second special resulting from the winning The fluctuation display of the symbol is temporarily suspended (operation suspended), and the big hit random number or the like acquired due to the winning is stored in the second special figure suspension storage section 64b.

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

The normal pattern reservation storage unit 64c (Fig. 5) is a normal winning random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball passing through the gate 12 (Fig. 1) (determines whether or not the normal pattern is winning) A random number for (lottery) is stored. When the game ball passes through the gate 12 while the normal symbol display 53 is displaying the normal symbols, the operation of the normal symbol display 53 caused by the passage is temporarily suspended (operation suspension), and the passage is performed. The normal random number acquired due to is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 64c. The variation display of the normal symbols withheld is performed after the current variation display of the normal symbols is completed. In this embodiment, the general pattern suspension storage unit 64c has a storage area for performing a total of four suspensions, and the number of storage of operation suspensions of the normal design display device 53 is four at maximum. Hereinafter, the memory number of operation suspension of the normal symbol display 53 is referred to as the normal symbol suspension number.

The RAM 64 also stores a probability setting table TA4 (FIG. 11(A)) in which a plurality of jackpot probabilities are set. As shown in FIG. 11(A), the probability setting table TA4 has five stages of jackpot probabilities from setting 1 to setting 5. As shown in FIG. A normal probability and a high probability are set for each setting. The jackpot probability is lowest at setting 1, increases in order from setting 1, and is highest at setting 5. In the example shown, the normal probability for setting 1 is 1/139.73 and the high probability is 1/45.95. The normal probability of setting 5 is 1/95.81, and the high probability is 1/31.50. In this way, setting 1 to setting 5 represent setting states of the probability of big wins.

A probability setting switch 300 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 via a switch detection circuit 303 . The probability setting switch 300 is a switch for setting the jackpot probability set in the probability setting table TA4. As shown in FIG. 11B, the probability setting switch 300 is a rotary switch and has a rotating portion 301 and a knob 302 . The rotating portion 310 is formed in a disc shape in plan view and is rotatable. The knob 302 is formed to protrude from the surface of the rotating portion 301, and is formed in a shape and size that can be picked up with fingers. Numbers 1 to 5 corresponding to setting 1 to setting 5 set in the probability setting table TA4 are displayed around the rotating portion 301. FIG. The rotating portion 301 is structured to be semi-fixed at a position corresponding to the number when rotated, so that it does not rotate due to vibration or the like. To set the jackpot probability, the player pinches the knob 302 to rotate the rotating portion 301, and the rotation is stopped when the arrow displayed on the knob 302 points to the number desired to be set. For example, when setting the jackpot probability to setting 3, the rotating portion 301 is rotated until the arrow displayed on the knob 302 points to the number 3. FIG. As the probability setting switch 300, a dip switch for selecting a setting by turning the switch ON or OFF may be provided for each setting. Alternatively, a structure may be employed in which the knob 302 is eliminated, a recess is formed for inserting the tip of the driver, and the rotating portion 301 is rotated by the driver inserted into the recess.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, the switch detection circuit 303 detects the position indicated by the arrow of the knob 302, and the detected detection signal is output from the switch detection circuit 303 to the game control microcomputer 61. be. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the probability setting table TA4, selects a jackpot probability corresponding to the input detection signal, and stores the selected jackpot probability in the RAM64. When the probability setting switch 300 is operated while the pachinko game machine 1 is in operation, the jackpot probability selected by the operation is newly selected from the probability setting table TA4 and the jackpot stored in the RAM 64. The probability is rewritten with the newly selected jackpot probability. The probability setting switch 300 and the probability setting table TA4 are examples of spec setting means of the present invention.

A RAM clear switch 66 is mounted on the main control board 60 . The pachinko game machine 1 initializes the RAM 64 and the RAM 120 ( FIG. 6 ) of the sub-control board 100 when started with the RAM clear switch 66 pressed. Also, the display devices 50 are electrically connected to the main control board 60 . Further, on the main control board 60, via the relay board 74, a first starting hole sensor 11a, a second starting hole sensor 22a, a gate sensor 12a, a first big winning hole sensor 32a, and a second big winning hole A sensor 42a, a specific area sensor 42b, a non-specific area sensor 42c, a general winning opening sensor 13a, an electric tuning solenoid 20a, a first large winning opening solenoid 30a, a second large winning opening solenoid 40a, and distribution The member solenoid 42d is electrically connected.

The first starting hole sensor 11a is provided directly under the first starting hole 11 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the first starting hole 11. The second starting hole sensor 22a is provided directly under the second starting hole 22 (FIG. 1) and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the second starting hole 22. The gate sensor 12a is provided in the game ball passage area of the gate 12 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 12. FIG. The first big winning hole sensor 32a is provided directly under the first big winning hole 32 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won the first big winning hole 32 to the main control board 60. do. The second big winning hole sensor 42a is provided directly under the second big winning hole 42 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won the second big winning hole 42 to the main control board 60. do. The specific area sensor 42b is provided within a specific area inside the second big winning hole 42 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area. The non-specific area sensor 42c is provided in the non-specific area inside the second big winning hole 42 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the non-specific area to the main control board 60. . The general winning hole sensor 13a is provided directly under the general winning hole 13 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the general winning hole 13.

The electric tuning solenoid 20a drives the displacement member 21 (FIG. 1) of the normal variable winning device 20 to open and close. The first big prize opening solenoid 30a drives the first opening/closing member 31 (FIG. 1) of the first big prize winning device 30 to open and close. The second big winning opening solenoid 40a drives the second opening/closing member 41 (FIG. 1) of the second big winning device 40 to open and close. The distribution member solenoid 42 d drives the distribution member provided inside the second big winning device 40 .
Also, the main control board 60 is electrically connected to the ball rental device 80 , the card unit 76 and the prize ball delivery device 400 via the payout control board 73 . The card unit 76 is provided adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1, and reads and writes the balance on the prepaid card. The rental ball dispensing device 80 includes a ball rental motor 81 and a ball rental sensor 82 . A ball lending motor 81 drives a member for putting out a game ball as a lending ball, and a ball lending sensor 82 sends a signal indicating that a game ball has been paid out by the member through a payout control board 73 to the main control board. 60. The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of rental balls paid out by the rental ball payout device 80 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73 . When a ball lending button (not shown) is operated when the prepaid card inserted in the card unit 76 is recorded with a balance equal to or greater than the minimum balance that can be paid out, the ball lending device 80 operates, A minimum unit number of rented balls is dispensed to the batted ball supply tray 24 .

The prize ball dispensing device 400 includes a prize ball motor 401 and a prize ball sensor 402 . A prize ball motor 401 drives a member that pays out game balls as prize balls, and a prize ball sensor 402 outputs a signal indicating that a game ball has been paid out by the member through a payout control board 73 to the main control board. 60. The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of prize balls paid out by the prize ball payout device 400 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73 .
A launching device 90 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 via a launching control circuit 75 . Firing device 90 comprises firing motor 91 , touch switch 92 and firing volume 93 . The shooting motor 91 drives a hitting mallet (not shown) that hits and shoots game balls. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4 . The shooting volume 93 adjusts the strength with which the hitting hammer strikes the game ball according to the amount of rotation of the shooting lever 4a (FIG. 1).

The pachinko game machine 1 also includes a power board 70 . The power board 70 supplies power to the main control board 60 and the payout control board 73 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power via the payout control board 73 to each device electrically connected to the payout control board 73 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power from the main control board 60 through the relay board 74 to each sensor and solenoid electrically connected to the relay board 74 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power through the main control board 60 to the displays 50 electrically connected to the main control board 60 .
A backup power supply circuit 71 is provided on the power supply board 70 . The backup power supply circuit 71 supplies power necessary for holding information to the RAM 64 of the main control board 60 and the like when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the outside. A power switch 72 is electrically connected to the power board 70 for turning on and off a main power supply that supplies power to the power board 70 .

The main control board 60 transmits various commands to the sub control board 100 (FIG. 6). The main control board 60 can send commands to the sub control board 100 , but the sub control board 100 cannot send commands to the main control board 60 . In other words, the communication between the main control board 60 and the sub-control board 100 is unidirectional communication in which only transmission from the main control board 60 to the sub-control board 100 is possible.

As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control board 100 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for controlling effects (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer for controlling effects) 101 . The effect control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102 , a ROM 110 , a RAM 120 and an input/output circuit 103 . The CPU 102 controls an effect along with the game. The ROM 110 stores computer programs for the CPU 102 to control effects, as well as various tables such as a sound effect selection table TA5 and a preview image selection table TA6.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the sound effect selection table TA5, the jackpot probabilities of settings 1 to 5, the sound effects SE1 to SE5, and the reproduction time of the sound effects are associated with each other. The sound effects SE1 to SE5 are output from each speaker 8 when at least one of the first movable body 26 and the second movable body 27 operates when suggesting the jackpot probability set in the pachinko game machine 1. Sound data for outputting the sound effects SE1 to SE5 is stored in the sound data storage unit 78b. The sound effects SE1 to SE5 are different types of sound effects, and the difference between the types of sound effects is a difference that the player can hear. For example, each sound effect has a different scale, and the sound effects SE1 to SE5 are Do-Re-Mi-Fa, respectively. It is also possible to suggest the set jackpot probability by using the same sound effect for each sound effect and the difference in playback time. Also, as the sound effects SE1 to SE5, sound effects that are output during game production can be applied. For example, it is possible to use a sound effect output from each speaker 8 when reaching reach.
Here, the ready-to-win means a state in which only one of the performance symbols variably displayed in the plurality of display areas of the performance display device 7 remains, and is variably displayed. It is a state in which a combination of a big hit production pattern is obtained depending on which production pattern is displayed as a final production pattern. Also, it is possible to apply a sound effect output when the effect display device 7 displays a specific character. In this way, by using the sound effect that the player hears during the game, it is possible to suggest the probability of a big win to the player.
Also, the same melody can be used for each of the sound effects SE1 to SE5, and different effects can be output for each sound effect, so that the jackpot probability can be suggested depending on the type of effect. For example, effects such as overdrive, distortion, fuzz, chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, delay, reverb, compressor, and wah can be used. The sound effect selection table TA5 is an example of spec suggesting means of the present invention.

Also, the RAM 120 is used as a work memory when the CPU 102 executes a computer program. Further, as shown in FIG. 10(a), the RAM 120 is provided with a first special figure pending effect storage unit 121, a second special figure pending effect storage unit 122, and a variation effect storage unit 123. there is
As shown in FIG. 10(b), the first special figure pending effect storage unit 121 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area is output from the main control board 60. It stores the first start winning command and the like. The first start winning command is a command including a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a variation pattern random number and a reach random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball has entered the first start port 11.
As shown in FIG. 10(c), the second special figure pending effect storage unit 122 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area is output from the main control board 60. It stores the second start winning command and the like. The second start winning command is a command including a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a variation pattern random number and a reach random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball has entered the second start port 22.
The variable effect storage unit 123 stores the first start winning command or the second starting winning command used for the change of the variable effect pattern.
The input/output circuit 103 transmits data to or receives data from each board connected to the sub-control board 100 .

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

The sub-control board 100 is electrically connected to the left side lamp 23a, the right side lamp 23b, and the board lamp 2a via the lamp control board 79. As shown in FIG. The effect control microcomputer 101 uses data stored in the ROM 110 to create light emission pattern data that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and transmits the light emission pattern data to the lamp control board 79 . Then, the lamp control board 79 performs light emission control of each lamp according to the received light emission pattern data.
The gimmick 15 is electrically connected to the lamp control board 79 via the relay board 77 . A device (not shown) for operating the gimmick 15 is connected to the gimmick 15, and a movable body motor (not shown) for driving the device is connected to the device. The effect control microcomputer 101 creates operation pattern data for determining the operation pattern of the gimmick 15 using data stored in the ROM 110 and transmits the operation pattern data to the lamp control board 79 . Upon receiving the operation pattern data, the lamp control board 79 drives the movable body motor via the relay board 77 according to the operation pattern, thereby controlling the operation of the gimmick 15 .

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

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

Also, the sub-control board 100 is electrically connected to the production button detection switch 9a, the production lever push detection switch 6a, the production lever rotation detection switch 6b, the production button vibration motor 9b, and the production lever vibration motor 6d. It is The production button detection switch 9a outputs a signal indicating that the production button 9 has been pressed to the sub-control board 100, and the production control microcomputer 101 performs button production based on the signal input from the production button detection switch 9a. to run. The production lever push-in detection switch 6a outputs a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been pushed in to the sub-control board 100, and the production control microcomputer 101, based on the signal input from the production lever push-in detection switch 6a, A lever performance performed when a performance lever 6 is pushed is executed. The production lever rotation detection switch 6b outputs a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been rotated to the sub-control board 100, and the production control microcomputer 101, based on the signal input from the production lever rotation detection switch 6b, A lever performance performed when a performance lever 6 is rotated is executed.

The production button vibration motor 9b is a member for vibrating the production button 9 and is housed inside the production button 9. - 特許庁The effect lever vibration motor 6d is a member that vibrates the effect lever 6, and is provided in a portion that contacts the effect lever 6 or inside the effect lever 6. The ROM 110 stores motion pattern data for determining the motion pattern of the performance button vibration motor 9b and motion pattern data for determining the motion pattern of the performance lever vibration motor 6d. A performance control microcomputer 101 reads operation pattern data from a ROM 110 when the performance timing for vibrating the performance button 9 comes, and drives and controls a performance button vibration motor 9b based on the read operation pattern data. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 101 reads the operation pattern data from the ROM 110 when the performance timing for vibrating the performance lever 6 comes, and drives and controls the performance lever vibration motor 6d based on the read operation pattern data.

Further, the sub-control board 100 is mounted with a first movable body drive circuit 26c that drives the first movable body motor 26a and a second movable body drive circuit 27c that drives the second movable body motor 27a. The effect control microcomputer 101 outputs the operation pattern read from the ROM 110 to the first movable body drive circuit 26c and the second movable body drive circuit 27c when the timing of suggesting the probability of a big win comes. Then, the first movable body drive circuit 26c and the second movable body drive circuit 27c drive and control the first movable body motor 26a and the second movable body motor 27a based on the input operation pattern. As a result, the first movable body 26 and the second movable body 27 rotate according to the motion pattern.

[Explanation of game state]
Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described. A special symbol display device and a normal symbol display device 53 of the pachinko game machine 1 are provided with a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display is operating is called "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state.
In addition, the state in which the variable time reduction function of the special symbol display is operating is called "shortening of working hours", and the state of not operating is called "non-shortening of working hours". In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time required from the start of the fluctuation display to the final display) is shorter than the non-time saving state.

The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the normal symbol display 53 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the probability of being determined as winning in the lottery of normal symbols is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display device 53 is activated, the normal symbol that the normal symbol display device 53 confirms and displays is a normal winning symbol (determined as winning in the normal symbol lottery) The probability of becoming a normal symbol indicating that it has been done increases.

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. For example, the variation time of normal symbols is 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state. Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the normal variable winning device 20 is longer than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the normal variable winning device 20 is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the normal variable winning device 20 is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time-saving state. In other words, the function of increasing the number of opening times of the normal variable winning device 20 is activated. The auxiliary game is a game of opening and closing the second starting port 22 in an opening pattern according to the current game state when the confirmed and displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol.

When the probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display device 53 and the opening time extension function and opening frequency increasing function of the normal variable winning device 20 are operating, when these functions are not operating. , the variable prize winning device 20 is opened frequently, and game balls enter the second starting port 22 frequently. As a result, since the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls increases, the player can aim for a big win without greatly reducing the number of game balls in hand. In this way, under the condition that the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53 and the opening time extension function and the opening frequency increasing function of the normal variable winning device 20 are operating, the normal variable winning The control that supports the winning of the second starting port 22 by the device 20 is called electric support control.
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the specific area inside the second big winning hole 42 (FIG. 1) during the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game ends is Support control is performed and it is a high probability state and a short working time state. This game state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times, or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

In addition, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area inside the second big winning hole 42 (FIG. 1) during the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game is finished is the electric support control. Normal probability state and time saving state. This game state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times, or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.
In addition, when the pachinko game machine 1 is played for the first time, the game state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state and a non-time saving state while not performing electric support control.

[Jackpot determination table]
The big win determination table TA1 shown in FIG. 8 is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 5) refers to when executing the big win determination as to whether or not the game is a big win. The big win determination table TA1 is composed of big win determination tables TA1-1 to TA1-5 corresponding to settings 1 to 5 set in the probability setting table TA4 (FIG. 11(A)). Each jackpot determination table is configured by associating a game state with a jackpot random number. The jackpot random number is a predetermined random number selected from the jackpot random numbers generated by the jackpot random number counter. A computer program for operating the jackpot random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the jackpot random number counter operates and a jackpot random number is generated. The jackpot random number counter may use a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

In this embodiment, the jackpot random number counter counts 65536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65535 in total. That is, a total of 65536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65535 are generated. The game control microcomputer 61 selects setting 1 as the jackpot probability, and refers to the jackpot determination table TA1-1 in the normal game state. A total of 469 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 468 are set in the jackpot determination table TA1-1 as jackpot random numbers when the game state is the normal probability state. The game control microcomputer 61, when the jackpot probability is set to the setting 1, when the game state is the normal probability state, when the jackpot random number obtained from the jackpot random number counter is any one of 0 to 468 , It is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, and if it is other than 0 to 468 out of 0 to 65535, it is not a big hit, that is, it is determined to be a loss. The probability of judging a big hit is 1/139.73, which is set as the normal probability in setting 1 of the probability setting table TA4.

Also, a total of 1426 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 1425 are set in the jackpot determination table TA1-1 as jackpot random numbers when the gaming state is in a high probability state. That is, more jackpot random numbers are set than in the normal probability state, and the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination is higher than in the normal probability state. When the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the jackpot random number obtained from the jackpot random number counter is any one of 0 to 1425 when the game state is in the high probability state, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a jackpot in the jackpot determination, and out of 0 to 65535. If it is other than 0 to 1425, it is determined that it is not a big hit, that is, it is lost. The probability of judging a big hit is 1/45.95, which is set as a high probability in setting 1 of the probability setting table TA4.
In this way, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the jackpot determination table corresponding to the setting selected as the jackpot probability, and executes the jackpot determination.

[Reach judgment table]
Reach determination table TA2 (Fig. 5), when the game control microcomputer 61 (Fig. 3) determines whether or not to select a special figure variation pattern in which reach appears when the result of the big hit determination is a loss is a table that refers to Here, the reach means a state in which only one special symbol remains among a plurality of special symbols that is variably displayed, and it depends on which special symbol the variably displayed special symbol is fixedly displayed. It is a state in which special symbols are combined to indicate a big hit. In addition, as described above, the ready-to-win state is a state in which only one of the effect symbols variably displayed in the plurality of display areas of the effect display device 7 remains. , It is a state in which a combination of big hit performance symbols is obtained depending on which performance symbols the performance symbols displayed in a variable manner are fixedly displayed.
For example, when one of the combinations of the jackpot performance symbols is "777", "7" is confirmed and displayed as the left performance symbol 9L in the left performance symbol display area, and as the right performance symbol 9R in the right performance symbol display area. It is a state in which "7" is fixedly displayed and the middle effect symbol 9C is variably displayed in the middle effect symbol display area. The concept of reach includes a state in which the medium effect pattern 9C is scrolled, a state in which it is swaying, a state in which expansion and contraction are repeated, and the like.

The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not to select a special figure variation pattern in which reach appears when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. The reach determination table TA2 is configured by associating game states with reach random numbers. The reach random number is a predetermined random number selected from the reach random numbers generated by the reach random number counter. In this embodiment, the reach random number counter counts 256 reach random numbers from 0 to 255 in total. That is, a total of 256 reach random numbers from 0 to 256 are generated. A computer program for operating the reach random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the reach random number counter operates to generate reach random numbers. In this embodiment, a total of 28 reach random numbers from 0 to 27 are set as the reach random numbers when the gaming state is a non-time saving state. The game control microcomputer 61 determines that there is a reach in the reach determination when the reach random number obtained from the reach random number counter when the game state is a non-time saving state is either 0 to 27, and determines that there is a reach in the reach determination. If it is other than 0 to 27, it is determined that there is no reach.

In addition, in this embodiment, a total of 12 reach random numbers from 0 to 11 are set as the reach random numbers when the game state is the time saving state. The game control microcomputer 61 determines that there is a reach in the reach determination when the reach random number acquired from the reach random number counter when the game state is a time saving state is any one of 0 to 11, and out of 0 to 255. If it is other than 0 to 11, it is determined that there is no reach.
Reach random numbers that are determined to have reach are set less in the time saving state than in the non-working time saving state. Thereby, the probability that it is determined that there is reach in the time saving state is lower than in the non time saving state. That is, since the probability of being determined to be without reach increases, the probability of selecting a special figure variation pattern without reach increases accordingly when selecting a special figure variation pattern. For this reason, in the time saving state, the pace of digestion of the number of reserved special figures becomes faster.

[Special figure variation pattern selection table]
The special figure variation pattern selection table TA3 shown in FIG. 9 is a table referred to when the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 5) determines the special figure variation pattern by lottery. The special figure fluctuation pattern selection table TA3 corresponds to the game state, the judgment (jackpot judgment and reach judgment) result, the special figure pending number, the fluctuation pattern random number, the special figure fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time, and the stop time It is configured with The variation effect pattern in the special figure variation pattern selection table TA3 is a variation effect pattern that is variably displayed by the effect display device 7 corresponding to the selected special figure variation pattern, and is described for reference. The variation pattern random number is a predetermined random number selected from the variation pattern random numbers generated by the variation pattern random number counter. In this embodiment, the variation pattern random number counter counts a total of 100 variation pattern random numbers from 0 to 99. FIG. That is, a total of 100 variation pattern random numbers from 0 to 99 are generated. A computer program for operating the variation pattern random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the variation pattern random number counter operates to generate variation pattern random numbers.

If the game state is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination when the game state is a non-time saving state, and the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is either 0 to 94, regardless of the number of special figures pending, special figures Variation pattern P1 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P1 is selected is 95%. Also, if the variation pattern random number is any one of 95 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P2 is selected regardless of the number of balls on hold. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P2 is selected is 5%. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P1 is 40,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol, that is, the time during which the special symbol is fixedly displayed is 500 ms. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P2 is 15,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms. Moreover, when the special figure variation pattern P1 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays SP (super) reach as the variation effect pattern. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P2 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays normal reach as the variation effect pattern.

In addition, when the gaming state is determined to be lost when the non-time saving state, and when it is determined that there is reach in the reach determination, that is, in the case of loss with reach, the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is any one of 0 to 9, regardless of the special figure reservation number, the special figure variation pattern P3 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P3 is selected is 10%. Also, if the variation pattern random number is any one of 10 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P4 is selected regardless of the number of balls on hold. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P4 is selected is 90%. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P3 is 40,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P4 is 15,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P3 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays SP reach as the variation effect pattern. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P4 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays normal reach as the variation effect pattern.

In addition, when the gaming state is determined to be lost when the non-time-saving state, and when it is determined that there is no reach in the reach determination, that is, in the case of reach without loss, the number of special figures pending is 0 to 2 There, if the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is any of 0 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P5 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P5 is selected is 100%. In addition, when the number of special figures pending is 3 to 4 and the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is any one of 0 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P6 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P6 is selected is 100%. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P5 is 10,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P6 is 5,000 ms, and the special symbol stop time is 500 ms. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P5 or the special figure variation pattern P6 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays normal variation as the variation effect pattern.

When the gaming state is determined to be a big hit when the time saving state, and the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is either 0 to 99, regardless of the special figure pending number, the special figure variation pattern P11 selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P11 is selected is 100%. In addition, when the gaming state is determined to be lost when the time saving state, and when it is determined that there is reach in the reach determination, that is, in the case of loss with reach, the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is If it is one of 0 to 99, regardless of the special figure reservation number, the special figure variation pattern P12 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P12 is selected is 100%. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P11 and the special figure variation pattern P12 is 40,000ms respectively, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500ms each. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P11 or the special figure variation pattern P12 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays SP reach as the variation effect pattern.

Also, when the game state is determined to be lost when the time saving state, and when it is determined that there is no reach in the reach determination, that is, in the case of no reach loss, the number of special figure reservations is 0 to 1 , If the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is any of 0 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P13 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P13 is selected is 100%. In addition, the number of special figures pending is 2 to 4, and when the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is either 0 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P14 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P14 is selected is 100%. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P13 is 10,000 ms, and the special symbol stop time is 500 ms. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P14 is 2,500 ms, and the special symbol stop time is 500 ms. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P13 or the special figure variation pattern P14 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays normal variation as the variation effect pattern.

As described above, the probability that SP reach is selected when in a non-time saving state is 95% if it is determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination, but it is determined to be a loss in the jackpot determination, and it is determined that there is a reach 10% if In addition, the probability that normal reach is selected when the non-time saving state is 5% if it is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, but it is determined to be a loss in the jackpot determination, and if it is determined that there is a reach 90%.
That is, when the effect display device 7 displays the SP reach as the variable effect pattern, there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur. In other words, the SP reach is a variable performance pattern in which the degree of expectation for the occurrence of a big win is higher than that of the normal reach.

[Variation effect pattern, timing of movable body and sound effect]
In the example shown in FIG. 13, the effect display device 7 starts displaying the variable effect pattern (time t1), and when the time t2 comes after a predetermined time has passed since the start, the first movable body 26 and the second movable body The body 27 has started to move in a predetermined motion pattern. For example, the predetermined motion pattern is such that the first movable body 26 and the second movable body 27 advance to the front of the effect display device 7, the first movable body 26 rotates to the right, and the second movable body 27 rotates to the left. It is an operation pattern to do (see FIG. 4). At the same time when each movable body starts to move in a predetermined motion pattern, a sound effect selected from the sound effect selection table TA5 is output. Then, at time t3, both the first movable body 26 and the second movable body 27 stop rotating, retreat to the rear surface of the game board 2, and stop outputting sound effects. In this way, when the first movable body 26 and the second movable body 27 operate in a predetermined operation pattern after a predetermined time has elapsed since the performance display device 7 started displaying the variable performance pattern, the set jackpot is reached. By outputting a different sound effect for each probability at a predetermined timing, it is possible to suggest the setting of the big win probability. It should be noted that the operation timing of the movable body and the output timing of the sound effect do not necessarily have to be linked. , the effect may be output during the stop period.

[Main processing of game control microcomputer 61]
Next, the main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 5) will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Main side main control processing)
First, the contents of the main side main control process executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
When the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out and executes a computer program for main side main control processing shown in FIG. 14 from the ROM 63 (FIG. 5). The game control microcomputer 61 first performs initial setting (step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 1). In this initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 62 setting, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: interrupt circuit for managing time), and reset various flags, counters and timers. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interruption prohibition (S2), and executes a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S3). In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process, the initial value of each random number counter that generates the aforementioned jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, reach random number and variation pattern random number is updated by adding "1" to each. When the count value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and "1" is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. Further, the count value of each random number counter may be updated by adding a numerical value of "2" or more. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generating circuit such as a counter IC. If this hardware random number is used, the random number updating process (S3) by software is not required.

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

(Main-side timer interrupt processing)
Next, the contents of the main timer interrupt process (S5 in FIG. 14) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 executes output processing (S10). In this output process, commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 5) of the main control board 60 in each process described below are sent to the sub control board 100 (FIG. 6) or the payout control board 73 (FIG. 5) and so on. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes input processing (S11). In this input process, various sensors (first starting hole sensor 11a, second starting hole sensor 22a, first big winning hole sensor 32a, second big winning hole sensor 42a, gate Each detection signal detected by the sensor 12a (FIG. 5) is read. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes timer update processing (S12). In this timer update process, a subtraction counter operating as a timer is updated (decremented). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes prize ball control processing (S13). In this prize ball control process, a payout command for paying out prize balls corresponding to the type of winning hole is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 based on the detection signals of the various sensors read in the input process (S11). The payout command is a command output to the payout control board 73 . Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S14). This normal design/special design main random number update process is the same as the normal design/special design main random number update process (S3) executed in the main side main control process of FIG. In other words, the process of updating the initial value of each random number counter consists of the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S5) and the other period (after the main side timer interrupt process (S5) ends, the next main side timer interrupt process). (period until the load processing (S5) is started).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a starting opening sensor detection process (S15), a normal operation process (S16), a special symbol standby process (S17), a special symbol variation process (S18), and other processes (S19), which will be described later. is executed to end the main side timer interrupt processing (S5). Other processing (S19) includes security control processing to detect and report fraudulent winning, magnetic detection processing to detect and report fraudulent activity using magnetism, and detection of opening of front frame 18 (Fig. 1) and inner frame. a door opening process for notifying by pressing a door, a fraudulent radio wave detection process for detecting and notifying fraudulent activity using radio waves, and an impact detection process for detecting and notifying fraudulent activity by vibrating the pachinko game machine 1, and the like. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62, the processing of S2 to S4 of the main side main control processing is repeatedly executed (FIG. 14), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), Main-side timer interrupt processing (S5) is executed. In the output processing (S10) of the main-side timer interrupt processing (S5) executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (FIG. 5) in the previous main-side timer interrupt processing (S5) Output to the board.

(Starting port sensor detection processing)
Next, the content of the start sensor detection process (S15 in FIG. 15) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 12 (FIG. 1) (S20). ). In this gate passage processing, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern reservation number is 4 or more. A process of acquiring and storing a winning random number is performed.

Also, in S20, if it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the gate 12 (S20: No), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the second starting port 22 (FIG. 1) (S22). . Here, when it is determined that the game ball has won the second starting port 22 (S22: Yes), it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number U2 has reached the upper limit value "4" (S23) . Here, if it is determined that the second special figure reservation number U2 has reached "4" (S23: Yes), the process proceeds to S28, but if the second special figure reservation number U2 has not reached "4" When determined (S23: No), 1 is added to the second special figure reservation number U2 (S24). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special figure related random number acquisition process (S25). In this second special figure related random number acquisition process, the jackpot random number counted by the jackpot random number counter, the jackpot type random number counted by the jackpot type random number counter, the reach random number counted by the reach random number counter, and the variation pattern random number counter counted A variation pattern random number is acquired, and each random number acquired is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of second special figure reservations in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b (FIG. 7(b)). For example, when the current second special figure pending number is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second start winning command creation process (S26). In this second starting winning command creation process, a second starting winning command is created based on each random number group stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b in S25. This second starting winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has won the second starting opening, data indicating each random number stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b in S25, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the second starting winning command created in S26 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S27). This set second start winning command is output to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 6) in the output process (S10 in FIG. 15), and the effect control microcomputer 101 is based on each random number included in the second starting winning command. to execute the performance.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first starting hole 11 (FIG. 1) (S28). Here, if it is determined that the game ball has won the first start opening 11 (S28: Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation number U1 has reached the upper limit value "4" (S29) . Here, when it is determined that the first special figure reservation number U1 has reached "4" (S29: Yes), this starting opening sensor detection process is terminated, but the first special figure reservation number U1 is "4 " is not reached (S29: No), 1 is added to the first special figure reservation number U1 (S30). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special figure related random number acquisition process (S31). In this first special figure related random number acquisition process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and the acquired random numbers are stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a (Fig. 7 ( Among a)), it is stored in a storage area according to the current number of the first special figure pending. For example, when the current number of the first special figure reservation is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes first start winning command creation processing (S32). In this first starting winning command specifying process, a first starting winning command is created based on each random number group stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a in S31. This first start winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has won the first start opening 11, data indicating each random number stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a in S31, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the first start winning command created in S32 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S33). This set first start winning command is output to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 6) in the output process (S10 in FIG. 15), and the effect control microcomputer 101 is based on each random number included in the first starting winning command. to execute the performance.

(Normal operation processing)
Next, the contents of the normal operation process (S16 in FIG. 15) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 adds the number of reserved normal patterns, displays variable normal patterns by the normal pattern display 53, determines whether the normal patterns are hit or not, and normal variable when the result of the hit determination is hit. Processing such as opening and closing operation of the winning device 20 is performed.

(Special symbol standby process)
Next, the contents of the special symbol standby process (S17 in FIG. 15) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" (S40). A special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 18) is executed (S41). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes second special figure variation pattern selection processing (FIGS. 19 and 20), which will be described later (S42). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the second special figure reservation number U2 (S43), and is stored in each storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b (FIG. 7(b)). Each data stored in the memory area is shifted one by one to the storage area having the earlier storage order, that is, to the read side (S44). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special figure fluctuation start process (S45). That is, the second special symbol display device 52 is the second in the order in which the game control microcomputer 61 executes the win/loss determination based on the jackpot random numbers stored in the second special symbol reservation storage unit 64b (FIG. 7(b)). Performs variable display of special symbols. In addition, each time the second special symbol display device 52 performs the variable display of the second special symbol, each data stored in each storage area of the second special symbol reservation storage unit 64b, the order of storage is older. Shifted to storage.
In this second special figure fluctuation start process, a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command to be set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special figure stop pattern set in the second special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 18) described later and the second special figure variation pattern selection process (FIG. 19, FIG. 20) contains the data of the special figure variation pattern set in.

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" in S40 (S40: Yes), whether the first special figure reservation number U1 is "0" It is determined whether or not (S46), and when it is determined that it is not "0" (S46: No), the first special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 18) described later is executed (S47). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special figure variation pattern selection process (FIGS. 19 and 20), which will be described later (S48). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the first special figure reservation number U1 (S49), and is stored in each storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a (FIG. 7(a)). Each data stored in the memory area is shifted one by one to the storage area having the earlier storage order, that is, to the read side (S50). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special figure fluctuation start process (S51). That is, the first special symbol display device 51 is the first in the order in which the game control microcomputer 61 executes the win/loss determination based on the jackpot random numbers stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 64a (FIG. 7(a)). Performs variable display of special symbols. In addition, each time the first special symbol display device 51 performs the variable display of the first special symbol, each data stored in each storage area of the first special symbol reservation storage unit 64a, the order of storage is older. Shifted to storage.
In this first special figure variation start process, a variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 to start the variation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command to be set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special figure stop pattern set in the first special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 18) described later and the first special figure variation pattern selection process (FIG. 19, FIG. 20) contains the data of the variation pattern set.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S46 that the first special figure reservation number U1 is "0" (S61: Yes), the effect display device 7 displays the standby screen (demonstration screen for customer waiting). ) is displayed (S52). Here, when it is determined that the standby screen is displayed (S52: Yes), this special symbol standby process is terminated, and when it is determined that the standby screen is not displayed (S52: No), the standby screen A setting process is executed (S53). In this standby screen setting process, after a predetermined standby time has passed, a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 .
Further, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" (S40: Yes). That is, digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the first special figure reservation.

(Second special figure jackpot determination process (first special figure jackpot determination process))
Next, the contents of the second special figure jackpot determination process (first special figure jackpot determination process) executed by the game control microcomputer 61: S41 in FIG. 17) will be described with reference to FIG. The second special figure jackpot determination process (S41 in FIG. 17) and the first special figure jackpot determination process (S47 in FIG. 17) have the same process flow, so they will be described together. In addition, when describing matters common to the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b, they are simply referred to as special figure reservation storage units.

The game control microcomputer 61 reads the jackpot random number stored in the first storage area (FIG. 7) of the special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM 64 (S60), and among the jackpot determination tables TA1-1 to TA1-5, the current (S61). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the variable probability flag is ON, that is, whether or not the current game state is a high probability state (S62). The variable probability flag is turned ON when the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 42 (FIG. 1) passes through the specific area during the jackpot game. Here, if it is determined that the variable probability flag is not ON, that is, the normal probability state (S62: No), the jackpot random number in the normal probability state is referred to in the jackpot determination table referred to in S61, and S60 It is determined whether or not there is a random number that is the same as the jackpot random number read in step S63. For example, if the jackpot random number read in S60 is "7" and the jackpot determination table referred to in S61 is the jackpot determination table TA1-1, the jackpot random number in the normal probability state in the jackpot determination table TA1-1 Since "7" exists in 0 to 468, it is determined as a big hit (S63: Yes).

The game control microcomputer 61, when it is determined to be a jackpot in S63 (S63: Yes), reads the jackpot type random number stored in the first storage area (FIG. 7) of the special figure reservation storage unit, and selects a plurality of jackpots. A jackpot type determination table (not shown) in which types are set is referenced to determine the type of jackpot (S65). Depending on the type of jackpot, the jackpot pattern of the special pattern, the stop pattern of the special pattern, the distribution rate, the maximum number of rounds, and the jackpot effect pattern are different. Here, the distribution rate is the probability that a predetermined jackpot is selected from among a plurality of types of jackpots set in the jackpot type determination table. Also, the maximum number of rounds is the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on a jackpot flag indicating that a jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination (S66), and confirms and displays a special jackpot pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot determined in S65. The special figure stop pattern data is set in a special figure buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 5) (S67), and the second special figure jackpot determination process is finished. Also, in S63, when it is determined that the game is not a big hit, that is, it is determined to be a loss (S63: No), the special figure stop pattern data for confirming and displaying the special figure losing pattern is set in the special figure buffer (S67), This second special figure jackpot determination process is ended.
In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the probability variation flag is ON in S62, that is, the current game state is a high probability state (S62: Yes), the high With reference to the probability state of the jackpot random numbers, it is determined whether or not there is a random number that is the same as the jackpot random number read in S60, that is, whether or not it is a jackpot (S64). For example, if the jackpot random number read in S60 is "600" and the jackpot determination table referred to in S61 is the jackpot determination table TA1-1, the jackpot random number in the jackpot determination table TA1-1 is in a high probability state. Since "600" exists in 0 to 1425, it is determined as a big hit (S64: Yes). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines the type of the jackpot (S65), turns on the jackpot flag (S66), sets the special figure stop pattern data in the special figure buffer (S67), and this second special figure. Finish the big hit determination process.

(Second special figure variation pattern selection process (first special figure variation pattern selection process))
Next, the second special figure variation pattern selection process (first special figure variation pattern selection process) executed by the game control microcomputer 61: S42, S48 in FIG. 17) See FIGS. 19 and 20 showing the contents I will explain as I go along. The second special figure variation pattern selection process (S42 in FIG. 17) and the first special figure variation pattern selection process (S48 in FIG. 17) are the same in process flow, so they will be collectively described. In addition, when describing matters common to the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b, they are simply referred to as special figure reservation storage units.

The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game state is in the time saving state (S70), and when it is determined that it is not in the time saving state (S70: No), whether or not the jackpot flag is ON. is determined (S71). Here, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (S71: Yes), the special figure variation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table TA3 (FIG. 9) (S72). Specifically, among the special figure variation pattern selection table TA3, reference is made to the variation pattern random number in the case of a jackpot in a non-time saving state. Then, the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area (FIG. 7) of the special figure reservation storage unit is acquired, and the special figure variation pattern that is associated with the same variation pattern random number as the acquired variation pattern random number select. For example, when the variation pattern random number obtained from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is "50", the variation pattern random number 0 to 94 in the special figure variation pattern selection table TA3 in the case of a jackpot in a non-time saving state Select the special figure variation pattern P1 that is associated with.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern to a special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 5) (S76), and performs this second special figure variation pattern selection process. Finish.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 does not turn on the big hit flag in S71, that is, when it determines that it is lost (S71: No), it is stored in the first storage area (FIG. 7) of the special figure reservation storage unit. A reach random number is obtained, and it is determined whether or not the obtained reach random number is a reach establishment random number (S73). That is, it is determined whether the reach random number acquired from the 1st storage area of a special figure reservation memory|storage part is the reach random number set to the non-time saving state among reach determination tables TA2. For example, when the reach random number obtained from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is "20", the reach random number "20" is present in the reach random numbers 0 to 27 that are set to the non-time saving state Therefore, it is determined to be reach establishment random numbers (S73: Yes). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the reach random number is the reach establishment random number (S73: Yes), the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table TA3 (FIG. 9). (S74). Specifically, among the special figure variation pattern selection table TA3, reference is made to the variation pattern random number in the case of loss with reach in a non-time saving state. Then, the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is acquired, and the special figure variation pattern associated with the same variation pattern random number as the acquired variation pattern random number is selected. For example, if the variation pattern random number obtained from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is "30", the special figure that is associated with the variation pattern random numbers 10 to 99 in the special figure variation pattern selection table TA3 Select the variation pattern P4. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern to a special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 5) (S76), and performs this second special figure variation pattern selection process. Finish.

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the reach random number is not the reach establishment random number in S73 (S73: No), the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table TA3 (FIG. 9). Select (S75). In this embodiment, in the case of no reach loss, there is no selection of the special figure variation pattern based on the acquired variation pattern random number, and when the number of special figure reservations is 0 to 2, the special figure variation pattern P5 is selected, and the special figure If the number of reservations is 3 to 4, select the special figure variation pattern P6. The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern P6 is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern P5, and when the number of special figure reservations is 3 to 4, the fluctuation of the special figure ends early, and the digestion pace of the special figure reservation is increased. It's getting faster.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern to a special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 5) (S76), and performs this second special figure variation pattern selection process. Finish.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is in the time saving state in S70 (S70: Yes), it determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S77 in FIG. 20). Here, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (S77: Yes), the special figure variation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table TA3 (FIG. 9) (S78). Specifically, among the special figure variation pattern selection table TA3, reference is made to the variation pattern random number in the case of a jackpot in the time saving state. Then, the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is acquired, and the special figure variation pattern associated with the same variation pattern random number as the acquired variation pattern random number is selected. In this embodiment, since the variation pattern random number in the same range as the variation pattern random number 0 to 99 counted by the variation pattern random number counter is set in the time saving state jackpot of the special figure variation pattern selection table TA3, the acquired variation A special figure variation pattern P11 is selected regardless of the pattern random number. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern to the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 5) (S76 in FIG. 19), and this second special figure variation pattern Finish the selection process.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 does not turn on the big hit flag in S77, that is, when it determines that it is lost (S77: No), it is stored in the first storage area (FIG. 7) of the special figure reservation storage unit. A reach random number is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the acquired reach random number is a reach establishment random number (S79). That is, it is determined whether or not the reach random number acquired from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is the reach random number set in the time saving state in the reach determination table TA2. For example, if the reach random number obtained from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is "8", the reach random number "8" is set in the time saving state because it exists in the reach random numbers 0 to 11 , is determined to be a reach establishment random number (S79: Yes). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the reach random number is the reach establishment random number (S79: Yes), the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table TA3 (FIG. 9). (S80). Specifically, among the special figure variation pattern selection table TA3, reference is made to the variation pattern random number in the case of loss with reach in the time saving state. Then, the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is acquired, and the special figure variation pattern associated with the same variation pattern random number as the acquired variation pattern random number is selected. In this embodiment, in the loss with reach in the time saving state of the special figure variation pattern selection table TA3, the variation pattern random number in the same range as the variation pattern random number 0 to 99 counted by the variation pattern random number counter is set. The special figure variation pattern P12 is selected regardless of the variation pattern random number. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern to the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 5) (S76 in FIG. 19), and this second special figure variation pattern Finish the selection process.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 61, when it is determined that the reach random number is not the reach establishment random number in S79 (S79: No), the special figure fluctuation pattern with reference to the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table TA3 (Fig. 9) Select (S81). Specifically, among the special figure variation pattern selection table TA3, reference is made to the variation pattern random number in the case of reachless loss in the time saving state. Then, the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area (FIG. 7) of the special figure reservation storage unit is acquired, and the special figure variation pattern that is associated with the same variation pattern random number as the acquired variation pattern random number select. In this embodiment, in the case of no reach loss, there is no selection of the special figure variation pattern based on the acquired variation pattern random number, and when the number of special figure reservations is 0 to 1, the special figure variation pattern P13 is selected, and the special figure If the number of reservations is 2 to 4, select the special figure variation pattern P14. The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern P14 is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern P13, and when the number of special figure reservations is 2 to 4, the fluctuation of the special figure ends early, and the digestion pace of the special figure reservation is increased. It's getting faster. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern to the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 5) (S76 in FIG. 19), and this second special figure variation pattern Finish the selection process.

The variation pattern data set in the special symbol variation pattern buffer in S76 is included in the variation start command set in S45 (FIG. 17) of the special symbol standby process described above, and output processing of the main side timer interrupt process (FIG. 15 S10), it is output to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 6). In addition, the first special figure variation pattern selection process is also executed in the same flow as the second special figure variation pattern selection process, and the variation pattern data set in the special figure variation pattern buffer at S76 is S51 ( 17), and is output to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 6) by the output processing (S10 in FIG. 15) of the main-side timer interrupt processing.

(Special symbol variation processing)
Next, the contents of the special symbol variation process (S18 in FIG. 15) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the special symbol variation pattern selected in S42 or S48 of FIG. 17, see FIG. 9) has ended (S90). . Here, if it is determined that the process has not ended (S90: No), this special symbol variation process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game has ended (S90: Yes), a variable stop command for stopping the variable display of the special symbols is set in the command buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 5) (S91). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 changes the display of the special symbols according to the special symbol stop symbol data set in S67 (FIG. 18) of the second special symbol jackpot determination processing (first special symbol jackpot determination processing). A special symbol stop process is executed to stop at a symbol (a special symbol jackpot symbol or a special symbol losing symbol) (S92).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a game state management process (S93). In this game state management process, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, and if it is determined that it is ON, a probability variation counter that counts the number of variations of the special symbol in the high probability state by subtraction. is subtracted by 1, and it is determined whether or not the value of the variable probability counter is "0". And when it determines with it being "0", a probability variation flag is turned OFF. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, and if it is determined that it is ON, 1 is subtracted from the value of the time saving counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the time saving state by the subtraction method. , determines whether the value of the time saving counter is "0". And when it determines with it being "0", a time saving flag is turned OFF. The game control microcomputer 61 sets the game state designation command including the information of each flag in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and ends the game state management process. The game state designation command set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 is output to the sub-control board 100 in the output process (S10 in FIG. 15) of the main side timer interrupt process.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S94), and when it is determined that it is ON (S94: Yes), it executes a game state reset process. (S95). In this game state reset process, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON, and if it is determined that the variable probability flag is ON, the variable probability flag is turned OFF. Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, and when it is determined that it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF. In other words, during execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to the normal probability state and non-time saving state.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a jackpot opening setting to start a jackpot game (S96), and sets an opening command for executing the jackpot opening (S97). The opening of the big win is an effect such as displaying an effect image celebrating the occurrence of the big win on the effect display device 7 or reproducing a music piece celebrating the occurrence of the big win from each speaker 8 . In the opening setting, the execution time of the opening of the jackpot game is set to a predetermined timer.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the value of the special electric role operation effective counter (S98), and finishes this special symbol variation process. The special electric role operation effective counter is a counter that counts the remaining number of rounds in the jackpot game. Also, when it is determined in S94 that the big hit flag is not ON (S94: No), this special symbol variation process is finished.

(Sub-side main control processing)
Next, the sub-side main control processing executed by the production control microcomputer 101 (FIG. 6) will be described with reference to FIG. 22 showing it.
First, the effect control microcomputer 101 performs initial setting (S100). In this initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 102 (FIG. 6) setting, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer) Circuit (circuit for managing interrupt time), resets various flags, counters and timers. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 120 (FIG. 6) are normal (S101). S101: No), initializes the RAM 120 (S102), and proceeds to S103. If the determination in S101 is affirmative (S101: Yes), the process proceeds to S103 without initializing the RAM 120 . That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 120 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (S101: No), the RAM 120 is initialized, but a power failure or the like When the power-off signal is turned ON but the contents of the RAM 120 are maintained normally (S101: Yes), the RAM 120 is not initialized. Note that when the RAM 120 is initialized, the values of various flags, counters and timers are reset. Also, these S100 to S102 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 prohibits interruption (S103), and executes random number update processing (S104). In this random number update process, the initial values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. Incidentally, the random number for determining the effect includes a variable effect pattern random number for determining a variable effect pattern, and an advance notice effect random number for determining various advance notice effects. The method of updating the random number can be the same method as the random number updating process performed by the game control microcomputer 61 described above. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes command transmission processing (S105). In this command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 120 of the effect control microcomputer 101 are transmitted to the image control board 200, the sound control board 78, the lamp control board 79, and the like. Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes interruption permission (S106). Thereafter, S103 to S106 are repeatedly executed. Further, while the interrupt is enabled, it becomes possible to execute the reception interrupt process (S107), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S108) and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S109).

(Receive interrupt processing)
Next, reception interruption processing (S107 in FIG. 22) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described.
The effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether the signal level of the strobe signal (STB signal) given to the external INT (interrupt) input section of the effect control microcomputer 101 from the main control board 60 (FIG. 5) has changed. That is, it is determined whether or not it is time to receive a command. Specifically, for example, it is determined whether or not the signal level of the strobe signal has changed from high level to low level. If it is determined that it is not time to receive, the reception interrupt process is terminated, and if it is determined that it is time to receive, various commands transmitted from the main control board 60 are received, The received various commands are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 6). This reception interrupt process is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S108, S109).

(1 ms timer interrupt processing)
Next, it demonstrates, referring FIG. 23 which shows it about 1ms timer interruption processing (S108 of FIG. 22) which the microcomputer 101 for production control performs.
The effect control microcomputer 101 executes this 1 ms timer interrupt process every time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 100 . The effect control microcomputer 101 executes input processing (S110). In this input process, switch data (edge data and level data). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes output processing (S111). In this output process, a variation start command set in the command buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 6) is output to the image control board 200 at S165 (FIG. 27) of the variation effect start process to be described later.

Also, in order to light the board lamp 2a, the left side lamp 23a, and the right side lamp 23b (FIG. 6) at the timing matching the music, the lamp processing (S123 in FIG. 24) etc. in the 10ms timer interrupt processing described later is used. It outputs the lamp data to the lamp control board 79 (FIG. 6). That is, the board lamp 2a, the left side lamp 23a, and the right side lamp 23b are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data. Also, in order to drive the gimmick 15 (FIG. 6) at a timing suitable for the performance, drive data (data for driving the gimmick 15) is created and the created drive data is output. That is, the gimmick 15 is driven in a predetermined motion pattern according to the drive data.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a variation start command has been output (S112). The variable start command is set in the command buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 6) at S165 (FIG. 27) of the variable effect start process to be described later, and is output to the image control board 200 at S111. Here, when the production control microcomputer 101 determines that the fluctuation start command is output (S112: Yes), it starts measuring the fluctuation time of the fluctuation production pattern (S113). Subsequently, watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S114), and this 1ms timer interrupt processing is completed.

(10 ms timer interrupt processing)
Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S109 in FIG. 22) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG. 24 showing it.
The effect control microcomputer 101 executes this 10 ms timer interrupt process every time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 100 . The effect control microcomputer 101 executes received command analysis processing (FIG. 25), which will be described later (S120), and executes switch state acquisition processing (S121). In this switch state acquisition process, the switch data created in the input process of the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S110 in FIG. 23) is stored in the RAM 120 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. Subsequently, based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process, a switch process for setting display contents such as button effects and lever effects displayed by the effect display device 7 is executed (S122). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes lamp processing (S123). In this lamp processing, lamp data for controlling the light emission of each lamp (the board lamp 2a, the left side lamp 23a, the right side lamp 23b, etc.) is created as the music progresses, and the time management of the light emission effect is performed. As a result, each lamp performs a light emission effect that matches the progress of the music.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes voice control processing (S124). In this audio control processing, audio control data (data for controlling the output of audio from each speaker 8) is created, the created audio control data is output to the audio control board 78 (FIG. 6), and audio production is performed. Time management, etc. As a result, sounds matching the effect to be executed are output from each speaker 8. - 特許庁Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S125), and ends this 10ms timer interrupt processing. In other processing (S125), the variable effect pattern random number, the notice effect random number for determining the notice effect, the setting probability suggestion random number for deciding whether to suggest the set jackpot probability, etc. are updated. process.

(Receive command analysis processing)
Next, the reception command analysis process (S120 in FIG. 24) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game state designation command is received from the main control board 60 (FIG. 5) (S130). A setting process is executed (S131). The game state specifying command includes information indicating the game state (regular probability state or high probability state, time saving state or non-time saving state). In this sub-side game state setting process, the received game state designation command is analyzed, and the game state flag is set based on the information included in the game state designation command. The game state flag is a flag indicating the currently set game state. When the information included in the game state designation command indicates the normal probability state and the non-time saving state, the game state flag "1" is set. In addition, when the normal probability state and time saving state are shown, the game state flag "2" is set. Moreover, when the high probability state and the time saving state are shown, the game state flag "3" is set.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 60 (S132), and when it is determined that it has been received (S132: Yes), an opening effect selection process is executed. (S133). In this opening effect selection process, the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected. Specifically, an opening performance pattern selection table (not shown) in which an opening performance pattern is set in association with each opening command is referred to, and an opening performance pattern associated with the received opening command is selected. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect in the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 6).
Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the round designation command is received from the main control board 60 (S134), and when it is determined that the command is received (S134: Yes), the round effect selection process is executed. (S135). In this round effect selection process, the type of effect to be executed in each round of the jackpot game is selected. This production is produced by images displayed by the production display device 7 and sounds output by the speakers 8, and differs depending on the type of the jackpot. Specifically, a round effect table (not shown) in which round effects are associated with each round designation command is referred to, and a round effect associated with the received round designation command is selected.
Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the second large winning opening winning command has been received from the main control board 60 (S136). A special winning opening winning process is executed (S137). In this process at the time of winning the second big winning hole, a process of selecting a different effect depending on whether or not the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 42 has passed through the specific area is performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 60 (S138), and when it is determined that it has been received (S138: Yes), an ending effect selection process is executed. (S139). In this ending effect selection process, the type of ending effect to be executed by the effect display device 7 and each speaker 8 at the end of the big win is selected according to the type of the big win that triggered the jackpot game being executed. . Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a starting winning command (first starting winning command or second starting winning command) is received from the main control board 60 (S140), and if it is determined that it has been received (S140: Yes), the later-described look-ahead effect selection process (FIG. 24) is executed (S141). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a variation start command is received from the main control board 60 (S142), and when it is determined that it has been received (S142: Yes), a variation effect start process to be described later. (FIG. 27) is executed (S143).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes setting probability suggestion processing (FIG. 28), which will be described later (S144). Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 60 (S145), and when it is judged to have been received (S145: Yes), executes the fluctuation production end processing. (S146). In this fluctuation production end processing, the production control microcomputer 101 sets a fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 6). When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 200 (FIG. 6) by the command transmission process (S105 in FIG. 9C and the right effect pattern 9R (FIG. 1) are confirmed and displayed through a predetermined stop pattern. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S147), and ends this received command analysis processing. In other processing (S147), processing based on commands other than the above commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command and a normal symbol variation stop command) is performed.

(Look-ahead effect selection processing)
Next, the look-ahead effect selection process (S141 in FIG. 25) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control microcomputer 101 transfers the start winning command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 120 to the special figure pending effect storage unit of the RAM 120 (first special figure pending effect storage unit 121 or second special figure pending effect storage unit 122: Figure 7) (S150). Specifically, if the received starting winning command is the first starting winning command, it is stored in the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 121, and if it is the second starting winning command, the second special figure reservation effect Stored in the storage unit 122 . In addition, the received starting winning command is stored in the storage area with the smallest number in which the starting winning command is not stored among the first to fourth storage areas of each special figure reservation effect storage unit. As a result, the start winning command is stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure reservation. In addition, the display of the variable effect pattern is performed based on the start winning command stored in the first storage area of the first special figure pending effect storage unit 121, and each time the variable effect pattern is displayed The stored start winning command is shifted to the storage area with the earlier storage order.

Subsequently, if the start winning command stored in S150 is the first starting winning command, the effect control microcomputer 101 updates the value of the first special figure pending effect counter by adding "1" to the second If it is a start winning command, the value of the second special figure pending effect counter is updated by adding "1" (S151). The first special figure reservation effect counter is a counter that counts the number corresponding to the first special figure reservation number based on the reception of the first start winning command, and the second special figure reservation effect counter is the second start opening winning prize It is a counter that counts the number corresponding to the second special figure pending number based on the reception of the command. Therefore, the value of the first special figure reservation effect counter increases and decreases in synchronization with the first special figure reservation number, and the value of the second special figure reservation effect counter increases and decreases in synchronization with the second special figure reservation number. .

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 makes a preliminary determination (S152). In this preliminary determination, the jackpot random number included in the start winning command stored in the special figure reservation effect storage unit (first special figure reservation effect storage unit 121 or second special figure reservation effect storage unit 122: FIG. 7) in S150 is a jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination (S63, S64 in FIG. 18). That is, before the game control microcomputer 61 performs the big hit determination, the big hit determination (preliminary determination) is performed. The jackpot determination table TA1 (FIG. 8) is also stored in the ROM 110 (FIG. 4) of the sub-control board 100, and the effect control microcomputer 101 refers to the jackpot determination table TA1 corresponding to the set jackpot probability. Make a big hit judgment (preliminary judgment). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines that the start winning command including the jackpot random number determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination is the special figure pending effect storage unit (first special figure pending effect storage unit 121 or second special figure pending effect storage unit) Section 122: Determines whether or not stored in FIG. 7), that is, whether or not there is a jackpot (S153).

Here, when it is determined that there is a big hit (S153: Yes), a pre-reading notice lottery for determining whether or not to perform a pre-reading notice is executed (S154). In this pre-reading notice lottery, a pre-reading notice random number is obtained from a pre-reading notice random number counter that generates a pre-reading notice random number, and when the obtained pre-reading notice random number is a preset random number, a pre-reading notice is performed. decide. In other words, even if it is determined in the preliminary determination that there is a big win, there is a case where the pre-reading notice is not performed depending on the result of the pre-reading notice lottery.
Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the result of the pre-reading forewarning lottery in S154 is a hit (S155). ). For example, a pre-reading image is selected by lottery from a pre-reading preview image table in which a plurality of types of pre-reading preview images are stored.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets a preview image display command for displaying the preview preview image selected in S156 on the effect display device 7 (FIG. 1) in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 6) (S157). . As a result, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the output process (S111 in FIG. 23) to output the preview image display command to the image control board 200 (FIG. 6), and the image control CPU 202 outputs the preview selected from the CGROM 205. An image is displayed by the effect display device 7 . Then, the player who sees the preview image can guess that there is a big win in any of the special figure reserves.

(Variation production start processing)
Next, the variable effect start process (S143 in FIG. 25) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG. 27 showing it.
The effect control microcomputer 101 analyzes the received variation start command (S160). In the fluctuation start command, the information of the second special figure fluctuation pattern set in the second special figure fluctuation pattern selection process (first special figure fluctuation pattern selection process): S76 in FIG. 19), or the first special figure fluctuation Contains pattern information. Subsequently, if the variation start command analyzed in S160 is the first special figure variation start command, the effect control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the value of the first special figure reservation effect counter, and the second special figure When it is a fluctuation start command, "1" is subtracted from the value of the second special figure pending effect counter (S161). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 is stored in the special figure reservation effect storage unit (first special figure reservation effect storage unit 121 or second special figure reservation effect storage unit 122: FIG. 7) Start winning command and look-ahead Each data such as the jackpot flag is shifted to the old storage area (S162). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 selects a combination of the left effect pattern 9L, the middle effect pattern 9C and the right effect pattern 9R (FIG. 1) to be finally displayed when the effect display device 7 displays the variable effect pattern. , refers to a performance symbol selection table (not shown) (S163).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes effect symbol variation pattern selection processing (S164). A performance symbol variation pattern is selected using a performance symbol variation pattern selection table (not shown). The performance symbol variation pattern selection table is configured by associating a special symbol variation pattern, a performance symbol variation pattern random number, and a performance symbol variation pattern. The special figure variation pattern corresponds to the special figure variation pattern obtained by the analysis in S160. The performance symbol variation pattern random number is a random number selected within the range of random numbers counted by the performance symbol variation pattern random number counter. The performance control microcomputer 101 acquires a performance symbol variation pattern random number counted by a performance symbol variation pattern random number counter. Then, referring to the effect symbol variation pattern selection table (not shown), based on the information of the special figure variation pattern obtained by the analysis in S160, among the effect symbol variation patterns associated with the special figure variation pattern, Select a variation production pattern associated with the production symbol variation pattern random number obtained above. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets the effect symbol variation display start command for causing the effect display device 7 to start displaying the effect symbol variation pattern selected in S164 in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (S165).

(Set probability suggestion processing)
Next, the setting probability suggesting process (S144 in FIG. 25) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the effect display device 7 is displaying the variable effect pattern (S171), and when it determines that it is being displayed (S171: Yes), suggests the set jackpot probability. A setting probability suggestion lottery is performed to determine whether or not by lottery (S172). In this set probability suggestion lottery, a set probability suggested random number is obtained from a set probability suggested random number counter that generates a set probability suggested random number, and when the obtained set probability suggested random number is a preset random number, a set probability suggested random number is obtained. Decide to make a probability suggestion. In other words, depending on the result of the setting probability suggestion lottery, the setting probability suggestion may not be performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the result of the setting probability suggestion lottery in S172 is winning (S173). ) (S174), and selects a sound effect associated with the currently set jackpot probability (S175). For example, when the currently set jackpot probability is setting 3, the sound effect SE3 associated with setting 3 is selected. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not it is time to output a sound effect (S176), and if it is determined that it is time to output a sound effect (S176: Yes), A sound effect output start command for outputting sound from each speaker 8 and a movable body movement start command for moving the movable body in a predetermined movement pattern are set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (S177). As a result, the movable body moves in a predetermined motion pattern at a predetermined timing, and when the movable body moves in the predetermined motion pattern, the effect sound selected in S175 is output from each speaker 8. .
Note that the criteria for determining the output timing in S176 can be set arbitrarily. For example, a timer that measures the elapsed time from when the effect display device 7 starts displaying the variable effect pattern can be used, and the time measured by the timer reaches a predetermined time can be used as a reference.

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If the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment described above is implemented, the setting state of the set jackpot probability is suggested by the type of sound effect output when the movable body is operating in a predetermined operation pattern. Since it is possible to perform effects that have not existed in the past, it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

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(1) A plurality of types of motion patterns are set to be selectable as motion patterns of the movable body for suggesting the set state of the probability of a big win, and when suggesting the set state of the probability of a big win, a plurality of types of motion patterns are selected. It is also possible to select a predetermined operation pattern and make the movable body operable in the selected operation pattern. Then, the type of the predetermined motion pattern when the movable body is operating in the predetermined motion pattern, and the type of sound output by each speaker 8 when the movable body is operating in the predetermined motion pattern. It is also possible to suggest the setting state of the jackpot probability by the combination of . For example, as shown in FIG. 29, a movable body motion pattern/sound effect selection table TA7 in which setting 1 to setting 5 jackpot probabilities, movable body motion patterns MP1 to MP5, and sound effects SE1 to SE5 are associated with each other is created. The operation pattern and sound effect which are stored in the ROM 110 (FIG. 6) of the production control microcomputer 101 and are associated with the set jackpot probability are selected from the movable body operation pattern/sound effect selection table TA7. Can be configured.
For example, the action patterns MP1 to MP5 are different types of action patterns, and the difference between the types of the action patterns is the difference that the player can distinguish with the naked eye. For example, whether or not the movable body is advanced to the front of the effect display device 7, the direction of rotation, the speed of rotation, etc. differ for each operation pattern. For example, the motion pattern MP1 is a motion pattern in which only the first movable body 26 advances to the front surface of the effect display device 7 and does not rotate. It is an operation pattern that does not rotate just by moving forward. The motion pattern MP3 is a motion pattern in which only the first movable body 26 advances to the front of the effect display device 7 and rotates to the right. It is an operation pattern that advances to the front of the and rotates to the left. Also, in the operation pattern MP5, the first movable body 26 and the second movable body 27 advance to the front of the effect display device 7, the first movable body 26 rotates to the right, and the second movable body 27 rotates to the left. operation pattern. For example, by combining the operation pattern MP1 and the sound effect SE1, it is possible to suggest that the setting state of the jackpot probability is setting 1. Also, by combining the operation pattern MP5 and the sound effect SE5, it is possible to suggest that the setting state of the big win probability is setting 5.
If the pachinko game machine having the above configuration is implemented, the type of the predetermined motion pattern when the movable body is moving in the predetermined motion pattern, and the movable body is moving in the predetermined motion pattern. The setting state of the probability of a big win can be suggested by combining with the type of sound to be output, which is not conventionally possible, so that the amusement of the game can be enhanced.
Furthermore, the type of motion pattern of the movable body when the movable body is operating in the motion pattern selected from a plurality of types, the time during which the movable body is operating in the selected motion pattern, and the selected motion The setting state of the big win probability can be suggested by the combination with the sound when the movable body is operating in the pattern. For example, setting 1 to setting 5 of the probability of a big hit, operation patterns MP1 to MP5 of the movable body, operation time 1 to operation time 5 as the time during which the movable body is operating (for example, operation time 1 is the shortest, operation When the movable body is executing the action pattern MP1 at the action time 1, when the movable body executes the action pattern MP1 at the action time 1, By outputting SE1, it is suggested that the setting state of the jackpot probability is setting 1.
If a pachinko game machine having this configuration is implemented, the type of the predetermined motion pattern when the movable body is operating in the predetermined motion pattern, the time during which the movable body is operating, and the predetermined motion pattern The set state of the probability of a big win can be suggested in combination with the sound when operating in the operation pattern of (1).

(2) As the sound effects, sound effects of the same melody may be used, and different effects may be applied to each sound effect so that the difference in sound effects can be heard depending on the type of effect. For example, effects such as overdrive, distortion, fuzz, chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, delay, reverb, compressor, and wah can be used.

(3) The audio control board 78 and the speakers 8 are configured so as to produce a surround effect, and when the movable body is operating in a predetermined motion pattern, the type of the predetermined motion pattern and the It is also possible to suggest the setting state of the big win probability according to the type of surround effect when operating in the operation pattern. For example, by increasing the surround effect when the movable body is moving in a predetermined movement pattern, it suggests that a relatively high jackpot probability is set, and the movable body moves in the predetermined movement pattern. By reducing the surround effect when running, it suggests that a relatively low jackpot probability is set. In addition to a configuration in which surround speakers are provided to provide a surround effect, a configuration in which a 2-channel or 2.1-channel configuration provides a pseudo-surround effect may be used.

(4) In addition to outputting a special sound effect for suggesting the set jackpot probability, the title, tempo, volume, key, By combining the type of effect and the type of the predetermined movement pattern when the movable body is moving in the predetermined movement pattern, it is possible to suggest the setting state of the big win probability. Further, the type of music to be output during a jackpot game, or the type of music to be output during a customer waiting demonstration when no game is being played, and the movement of a predetermined movement pattern when the movable body is moving in a predetermined movement pattern. By combining with the type of, it is also possible to suggest the set jackpot probability.

(5) The type of the predetermined motion pattern when the movable body is operating in the predetermined motion pattern, and the bias of the output channel of the speaker when the movable body is operating in the predetermined motion pattern. It can also be configured to suggest the setting state of the jackpot probability in combination. For example, when the left speaker 8 has a left output channel and the right speaker 8 has a two-channel configuration in which the right output channel is the right output channel, when the sound is biased toward the left output channel, the first movable body 26 is moved to the first operation pattern. By operating the second movable body 27 in a second operation pattern different from the first operation pattern, the second movable body 27 is operated in a second operation pattern different from the first operation pattern when the sound is heard biased to the right output channel. By doing so, it is possible to adopt a configuration such as suggesting the big win probability of the setting 2. Also, it can be configured to output sounds in three or more channels, such as 2.1 channels and 5.1 channels. For example, in addition to the speakers 8 provided on the upper left and right sides of the pachinko game machine 1, bass speakers may be provided on the lower part of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, the panel) to form a 2.1 channel configuration.

(6) It is also possible to suggest the setting state of the set jackpot probability only by the type of the predetermined motion pattern when the movable body is operating in the predetermined motion pattern.
(7) In the case where the jackpot probability can be set in stages and the jackpot probability of a specific level can be selected and set, in a state where the jackpot probability of a specific level is set. You can also suggest something. For example, when the movable body is moving in a predetermined movement pattern, a sound output means such as a speaker selects and outputs a sound from a plurality of types of sounds. suggests that The specific stage is, for example, the jackpot probability is set to 6 stages from setting 1 to setting 6, and when the jackpot probability is lowered step by step as setting 1 approaches setting 6, setting 1 to setting 6 A predetermined range (for example, setting 4 to setting 6) selected from the range of . Also, it may be at any stage of setting 1 to setting 6 (for example, setting 6). That is, a high-probability jackpot probability may be suggested as a specific stage.
Also, as the specific stage, an odd number or an even number can be set for the set value for which the jackpot probability is set. For example, when the jackpot probability is set to 6 stages of setting 1 to setting 6, odd stages (settings 1, 3, 5) can be set to specific stages. Also, an even number of stages (settings 2, 4, 6) can be set to a particular stage. Also, by suggesting that the jackpot probability is set to an even tier, when each jackpot probability set to an even tier is higher than each jackpot probability set to an odd tier, the player , when you know the suggestion, raise your expectations for the jackpot probability being set to a high probability.

(8) When a predetermined light emission pattern is selected from a plurality of types of light emission patterns, light emission means capable of emitting light in the selected predetermined light emission pattern is provided, and the movable body operates in a predetermined operation pattern. Alternatively, the light emitting means may select from a plurality of light emitting patterns to indicate the set state of the big win probability. For example, the jackpot probability is set in five stages from setting 1 to setting 5, and each stage is provided with a light emission pattern selection table in which light emission patterns LP1 to LP5 are associated with each other, and the movable body moves in a predetermined operation pattern. The setting state of the jackpot probability can be suggested by the light emission pattern selected from the light emission patterns LP1 to LP5 by the light emission means during operation. When a game having this configuration is carried out, the setting state of the probability of a big win is suggested by the light emission pattern of the light emission means when the movable body operates in a predetermined operation pattern, which is an unprecedented performance. Therefore, the interest in the game can be enhanced.
Further, the type of the predetermined operation pattern when the movable body is operating in the predetermined operation pattern, and the predetermined operation pattern when the light emitting means emits light when the movable body is operating in the predetermined operation pattern. It is also possible to suggest the setting state of the big win probability by combining with the type of light emission pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 30, a movable body operation pattern/light emission pattern selection table TA8 in which setting 1 to setting 5 jackpot probabilities, movable body operation patterns MP1 to MP5, and light emission patterns LP1 to LP5 are associated with each other. The operation pattern and light emission pattern which are stored in the ROM 110 (FIG. 6) of the performance control microcomputer 101 and are associated with the set jackpot probability are selected from the movable body operation pattern/light emission pattern selection table TA8. Can be configured. The light emitting means are lamps such as a left side lamp 23a, a right side lamp 23b, a board lamp 2a, and an effect button lamp 9c (FIG. 6). For example, by combining the operation pattern MP1 and the light emission pattern LP1, it is possible to suggest that the setting state of the jackpot probability is setting 1. Also, by combining the operation pattern MP5 and the light emission pattern LP5, it is possible to suggest that the setting state of the big win probability is setting 5.
If the pachinko game machine having this configuration is implemented, the type of the predetermined motion pattern when the movable body operates in the predetermined motion pattern and the type of the predetermined motion pattern when the movable body operates in the predetermined motion pattern When the light emitting means emits light, it is possible to suggest the set state of the probability of a big win by combining it with the type of predetermined light emission pattern, which makes it possible to perform an unprecedented production. can.
Furthermore, the type of motion pattern when the movable body is operating in the motion pattern selected from a plurality of types, the time during which the movable body is operating in the selected motion pattern, and the selected motion pattern By combining the light emission pattern when the movable body is operating, it is possible to suggest the set state of the big win probability. For example, setting 1 to setting 5 of the jackpot probability, operation patterns MP1 to MP5 of the movable body, and operation time 1 to operation time 5 as the time during which the movable body is operating (for example, operation time 1 is the shortest, operation When the movable body is executing the operation pattern MP1 at the operation time 1, the light emitting means emits light in the light emission pattern LP1, suggesting that the setting state of the jackpot probability is setting 1.
If a pachinko game machine having this configuration is implemented, the type of the predetermined motion pattern when the movable body is operating in the predetermined motion pattern, the time during which the movable body is operating, and the predetermined motion pattern The setting state of the probability of a big win can be suggested by combining with the type of light emitting pattern when operating in the operation pattern of 1, so that an unprecedented performance can be performed, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced .

(9) Type of predetermined motion pattern when the movable body is operating in the predetermined motion pattern, type of sound effect when the movable body is in motion in the predetermined motion pattern, and lighting means It can also be configured to suggest the set state of the jackpot probability in combination with the light emission pattern. Also, the type of predetermined light emission pattern when the movable body is operating in a predetermined operation pattern, and the vibration pattern of the production button 9 and production lever 6 when the movable body is operating in a predetermined operation pattern. It is also possible to suggest the setting state of the jackpot probability by combining with.
(10) It is also possible to suggest the set state of the jackpot probability based on the time during which the movable body is operating. In addition, the setting state of specs may be suggested by combining the motion pattern and the motion time of the movable body, or may be suggested by combining with the type of sound effect. The motion time may be the entire time from when the movable body starts executing the motion pattern to when it ends. Alternatively, when the movable body is executing a motion pattern in which it moves while performing a predetermined motion, the time during which the movable body is performing the predetermined motion when the movement is interrupted may be used.
(11) It is also possible to suggest the set state of the jackpot probability based on the time during which the movable body is not operating. For example, when the movable body stops moving while it is moving in a predetermined movement pattern, it can be suggested by the time during which the movement is stopped (operation stop time).
(12) It is also possible to suggest the setting state of the big win probability by the difference in the output timing of the sound that is output when the movable body is operating in a predetermined operation pattern.
(13) The timing of suggesting the jackpot probability can be set to any timing. For example, when reaching reach, when the effect display device 7 displays a specific character, when pre-reading notice is performed, and when button effect or lever effect is performed. In this way, if the jackpot probability is suggested at the timing of execution of the performance that raises the player's interest, the player hardly misses an opportunity to guess the jackpot probability based on the performance that suggests the jackpot probability.
Even if any of the above-described other embodiments are implemented, it is possible to perform an effect that has not existed conventionally, so that the interest in the game can be enhanced.

(14) Depending on the type of movement pattern of the movable body, it is also possible to suggest the setting state of specs such as the probability of a big win. An example of a game machine having this feature includes a determination means for determining whether or not to control to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a determination result of the determination means. , a movable body, and a spec setting means capable of setting specs of the game machine, wherein the movable body operates in a predetermined operation pattern. The gaming machine is characterized by comprising spec setting state suggesting means for suggesting the setting state of the spec set by the spec setting means according to the type of the predetermined operation pattern.

(15) Depending on the type of character displayed on the effect display device 7, it is possible to suggest the setting state of specs. Also, it is possible to suggest the spec setting state by combining the type of character and the action pattern of the movable body.
(16) A sound selected from a plurality of types of sounds and output by a sound output means such as a speaker when a movable body arranged above or to the side of the pachinko machine 1 is operating in a predetermined operation pattern. It is also possible to suggest the setting state of specs such as jackpot probability.
(17) In each of the above-described embodiments, the setting state of the jackpot probability is suggested as one of the specs of the pachinko gaming machine 1, but it is also possible to suggest the setting state of other specs. For example, the maximum number of rounds in the jackpot game, the maximum number of fluctuations of special symbols that can be changed under the time-saving state (time-saving number of times), the maximum number of opening and closing times of the second starting port by the normal variable winning device under electric sapo control (electric sapo number of times), the maximum number of prizes that can be won in one round, the number of prize balls when entering the big prize gate, the maximum number of prize balls that can be obtained in a jackpot game, etc. can also
For example, set the number of times of saving time from 1 (30 times) to 6 (100 times), set the number of times of saving time (ST times) in the high probability state from 1 (30 times) to 6 (100 times), high probability state to high probability Set the probability that the state will continue (variable continuation rate) 1 (60%) to set 6 (100%), set the rate of changing to a high probability state after the jackpot game (variable rate) 1 (60%) ~ set 6 (60%), set the probability of the jackpot that the maximum number of rounds (for example, 10 rounds) will be executed in the jackpot game 1 (30%) to set 6 (50%), prize balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game The number can be set from setting 1 (1000 pieces) to setting 6 (1500 pieces). Moreover, each setting may be the same for each settable jackpot probability, or may be different.

(18) It is also possible to change the probability of suggesting the setting state of the spec according to the set spec. For example, when the specs are relatively advantageous to the player, such as when the probability of winning a big hit is high, the setting state of the specs is suggested rather than when the specs are relatively unfavorable to the player. You can increase the probability. According to this configuration, when the setting state of the specs is suggested, the player has high expectations for the possibility that the game state will change to a game state that is advantageous to the player.
(19) The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines other than pachinko gaming machines, such as reel-type gaming machines (also called slot machines or pachislot machines). If the present invention is applied to a rotary game machine, the setting state of the specifications set in the rotary game machine can be set to a predetermined operation pattern when the movable body is operating in a predetermined operation pattern, Since it is possible to perform an effect that has not existed in the past by suggesting a combination of the type of sound when the movable body is operating in a predetermined operation pattern, it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

1 pachinko game machine 7 production display device 8 speaker 26 first movable body 27 second movable body 61 game control microcomputer 101 production control microcomputer 300 probability setting switch TA1 jackpot determination table TA4 probability setting table TA5 sound effect selection table

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determination means for determining whether or not to control to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
a notification means for notifying the determination result of the determination means;
a movable body capable of moving according to a plurality of types of motion patterns ;
sound output means for outputting sound;
A gaming machine comprising spec setting means capable of selecting and setting the specs of the gaming machine from a plurality of different stepwise types,
When the movable body is operating in one of the plurality of types of motion patterns , the sound output means corresponds to the type of motion pattern during motion from a plurality of types of sounds having different reproduction times. spec setting state suggesting means for suggesting that the spec set by the spec setting means corresponds to a specific stage among a plurality of types that can be selectively set by outputting the assigned type of sound ;
The sound output means is capable of outputting a sound in accordance with the movement of the movable body at a timing after a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the variation of the special symbol,
The spec setting state suggesting means can suggest the spec set by the spec setting means by a combination of the type of motion pattern of the movable body when the sound is output and the type of the output sound. Characteristic game machine.

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