JP5484800B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  In accordance with the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the present invention repeats a predetermined number of fluctuation display and stop display of a plurality of symbols displayed on the display control unit, and the higher the predetermined number of times, the higher the reliability of the jackpot. It relates to gaming machines that perform.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board wins a specific start opening, a random number is obtained at the start winning timing under the control of the main control board, and the random number matches a predetermined jackpot random number In this case, pachinko gaming machines are widely used in which a special symbol is stopped with a symbol indicating a jackpot and the game is shifted to a jackpot gaming state.

  Such a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect control board that performs an effect upon receiving the result of the determination of the jackpot random number by the main control board. The effect control board controls an image display unit provided in the center of the game board and moves, for example, three rows of effect symbols (numbers, characters, symbols, etc.) from top to bottom in accordance with the special symbol variation display. The display is changed as follows. Then, in the case of a big hit, the image display unit is controlled so that the same or related effect symbols are arranged on a certain line (effective line).

  An effect control board is known that gradually increases a player's expectation by executing a notice effect using a predetermined character image or the like and then shifting to a reach effect. The reach effect is an effect in which, for example, after two identical symbols are arranged on the effective line, only the last effect symbol is changed, the effect time is longer than usual, and the degree of expectation for jackpot is increased.

  As the notice effect, there is a continuously variable display effect in which a change is started again and a series of effects are performed over a plurality of change displays when a specific symbol called a chance eye is stopped and displayed (for example, Patent Document 1 below) reference.).

  In such a continuous variation display effect, when a symbol indicating reach is stopped and displayed, the effect is ended and the process proceeds to reach effect. In addition, in the continuous variation display effect, the upper limit number of times (for example, four times) for continuously performing the variable display is set in advance, and the player expects more as the number of continuous variation displays approaches the upper limit number of times. A feeling can be given.

JP 2009-39212 A

  However, in the continuous variation display effect in the above-described technology, when the symbol indicating reach is stopped and displayed at an early stage, such as immediately after the start of the continuous variation display effect, without reaching the upper limit number of times, the effect is low in reliability. It was supposed to be. Therefore, there is a problem that if the symbol indicating reach is stopped and displayed at an early stage, the player's expectation is lowered.

In order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the prior art, the present invention provides the player with a sense of expectation even when a symbol indicating reach is stopped and displayed at a stage before the upper limit in the continuous variation display effect. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be maintained.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special game determination unit that determines whether or not to perform a special game when the start condition is satisfied, and a determination result by the special game determination unit after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on a predetermined symbol display unit. And a special game advantageous to the player after the symbol display control means stops and displays the symbol when it is determined that the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be performed. When the symbols are displayed in a variably displayed manner by the special game executing means for performing the game and the symbol display control means, an effect symbol change effect comprising a change display and a stop display of a plurality of effect symbols is displayed on the predetermined effect symbol display means. Effect execution means for performing an effect including, wherein the effect execution means is at least two effect symbols among the plurality of effect symbols Reach effect execution means for performing a reach effect from the stop display in the reach display mode that is a predetermined combination to the stop display in the suggestion display mode that suggests the determination result by the special game determination unit, and the special game determination unit Based on the determination result, the number of times of performing the variation display and stop display of the plurality of effect symbols in the pseudo continuous notice effect capable of executing the variation display and stop display of the plurality of effect symbols a plurality of times (hereinafter referred to as “the number of times of variation”). Pseudo continuous notice effect specifying means for specifying), and pseudo for performing the pseudo continuous notice effect for performing the change display and stop display of the plurality of effect symbols as many times as the number of changes specified by the pseudo continuous notice effect specifying means. Continuous reach notice effect executing means, and the reach effect executing means is based on the pseudo continuous notice effect executing means. The reach effect is performed in the variation of the plurality of effect symbols that will end the pseudo-continuous notice effect, and the pseudo-continuous notice effect specifying means is highly likely to execute the special game by the special game executing means. It is possible to specify the number of fluctuations as much as possible, and the pseudo continuous notice effect execution means is a change before a change that will end the pseudo continuous notice effect, and continues the pseudo continuous notice effect. A normal continuation suggestion effect in which the next continuous display is performed after the plurality of effect symbols are stopped and displayed in a chance eye display mode different from the reach display mode in a display mode indicating that the pseudo continuous notice effect is continued, When the plurality of effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the reach display mode and are stopped and displayed in the reach display mode, When there is an operation, the plurality of effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the first special continuation suggestion effect in which the next variation display is performed after the plurality of effect symbols are changed to the chance eye display mode, or in the reach display mode. If there is no operation from the player when the stop display is performed in the reach display mode, the second special continuation suggesting effect is performed in which the plurality of effect symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode and then the next variation display is performed. It is possible to do this.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols displayed on the display screen are repeated a predetermined number of times, and the higher the predetermined number of times, the higher the reliability for the jackpot, the early reach. Even if the symbol is stopped and displayed, the player's expectation can be maintained.

1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment; It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine concerning Embodiment 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the functional structure of an effect control part. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the start port SW process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern table for jackpots. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern table for deviation | shift. It is a flowchart which shows the production timer interruption process which a production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation selection process which an production supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation production pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of effect button process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process sequence of the change effect process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the effects of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the start port SW process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the preliminary determination process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the change effect pattern selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the continuous jackpot lottery table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the continuous notice lottery table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation production pattern table for final fluctuations. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation production pattern table (continuous notice flag ON). It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation production pattern table (continuous notice flag OFF). It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the effect button process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the change production process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the effects of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment.

  Exemplary embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 292 in FIG. 2) is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103.

  The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is used. A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are disposed below the image display unit 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning. In addition, in a holding ball state where a plurality of game balls have won at the first starting port 105, if a gaming ball wins at the second starting port 106, the first starting port 105 has priority over the holding ball by winning. 2 The design of the reserved ball is changed by winning a prize at the starting port 106.

  An electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid (see reference numeral 231 in FIG. 2) provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the left side of the image display unit 104. The gate 108 is not limited to the left side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104, and may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the game area 103.

  The above-described image display unit 104 has a plurality of (for example, three) design effects (hereinafter referred to as “production designs”) when a game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 (at the time of start winning). The variable display is started and stopped after a predetermined period. At this time, for example, if the production symbol is stopped with a specific combination (for example, “777”), a big hit state is obtained. A big prize opening 109 is provided below the second start opening 106. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is opened when a big hit gaming state is reached and for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls when winning a game ball.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 includes a first special symbol display unit (see reference numeral 112a in FIG. 2) on which a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 1”) is displayed, and a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 2”). ”) Is displayed on the second special symbol display section (see reference numeral 112b in FIG. 2).

  Here, the special figure 1 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The special figure 2 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the second big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. The first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are lotteries for determining whether or not to change the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 as described above. For example, a 7-segment display is used as the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. The reserved ball is a game ball that is won during a change of a special symbol or a normal symbol and is held in a held state. As the reserved ball display unit 114, for example, an LED is used. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holdings is indicated by turning on / off. Note that the notification of the holding ball is also made by display from the image display unit 104.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. The effect light units 116 each have a plurality of lamps. Each lamp irradiates the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the irradiation direction of light can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves along the abdomen from the top of the player. . Each lamp is driven by a motor (not shown) provided in the effect light unit 116 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. The launching unit launches a game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by a player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button (chance button) 119 for receiving an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In the frame member 115, a cross key 120 is provided next to the effect button 119. The frame member 115 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 254 in FIG. 2) that outputs sound.

  Although illustration is omitted, an effect for the effect (hereinafter referred to as an “effect effect” (see reference numeral 265 in FIG. 2)) is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 103 (for example, around the image display unit 104). ing. This effect agent is connected to a solenoid or motor (not shown) and is driven by driving of the solenoid or motor.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 203. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 201 performs jackpot lottery, normal symbol lottery, game state control, and the like, and controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in the ROM 212 in advance. The ROM 212 stores a jackpot lottery program, a normal symbol lottery program, an electric tulip control program, a big prize opening control program, a game state setting program, and the like.

  The jackpot lottery program performs a jackpot lottery, a special symbol variation pattern lottery, etc., when a game ball is detected by the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222, and sends the lottery result as a command to the effect control unit 202 It is a program to do.

  The normal symbol lottery program is a program for performing a normal symbol lottery where the electric tulip 107 is hit (opened) or disengaged (maintains a closed state) when the passage of the game ball to the gate 108 is detected. The electric tulip control program is a program that keeps the electric tulip 107 in a closed state in a normal state and opens the electric tulip 107 for a predetermined period based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The big prize opening control program is a program for opening the big prize opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds when the big hit.

  The game state setting program is a program for setting the game state to any one of a normal game state, a short-time game state, a probability variation game state, and a latent game state. The normal gaming state is a low-probability state with a low jackpot winning probability, and is a gaming state without electric chew support. The electric chew support is a function in which the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is set high, the variation time of the normal symbol is set short, and the opening time of the electric tulip 107 at the time of winning is set long. .

  The short-time gaming state is a low-probability state and a gaming state with electric chew support. The probability variation game state is a high probability state and a game state with electric Chu support. The latent game state is a high-probability state and a game state that does not involve electric chew support.

  The main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric combination such as a prize winning port 109, the first special symbol display unit 112a, and the second special symbol display. The unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit 113, the reserved ball display unit 114, and the like are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW221 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW222 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 223 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 224 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 225 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 201.

  The detection results by the respective SWs (221 to 225) are input to the main control unit 201. A proximity switch or the like is used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW225 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 232 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 201. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232). For example, the main control unit 201 controls the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 231 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Further, the main control unit 201 controls the driving of the big winning opening solenoid 232 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  The main control unit 201 controls display contents of the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, and the normal symbol display unit 113 based on the lottery results of the jackpot lottery and the normal symbol lottery. For example, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery (first jackpot lottery) on the game balls won in the first start opening 105, and variably displays the special chart 1 of the first special symbol display unit 112a. Then, after a predetermined period, the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Similarly, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery (second jackpot lottery) on the game balls won at the second starting port 106, and causes the special figure 2 of the second special symbol display unit 112b to be changed / stopped. In addition, the main control unit 201 performs a normal symbol lottery to display the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 113 in a variable / stopped display.

  Further, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs effect commands such as a change start command and a change stop command to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The effect control board of the present invention is realized by the effect control unit 202. Here, the production control unit 202 a has a function of supervising the entire production control unit 202 based on various commands received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production control unit 202a. The lamp controller 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as "RTC") 244, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  CPU241 performs the process which determines the content of production based on the various programs previously memorize | stored in ROM242. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 by the CPU 241 executing various programs is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  The effect control unit 202a functions to control the entire effect control unit 202 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. For example, the ROM 242 stores an effect control program.

  The effect control program, for example, selects an effect to be performed while the special symbol is variably displayed by the main control unit 201 in accordance with the lottery result of the big hit lottery and the variation time of the special symbol. This program is output to the voice control unit 202b. The effect that is selected when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is out of order is usually a out effect.

  The effect selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is jackpot or reach is one of the reach effect and the pseudo-continuous notice effect. The pseudo-continuous notice effect is an effect in which the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner a plurality of times while the special symbol is changed and displayed once by the main control unit 201, and a specific symbol (hereinafter referred to as “chance eye”) is displayed. This is an effect of starting the next variable display by stopping display. In addition, the pseudo continuous notice effect is an effect that has a higher reliability as the number of changes in the effect symbol is increased.

  In addition, the pseudo continuous notice effect in the first embodiment includes a pseudo continuous notice effect (with reach) and a pseudo continuous notice effect (without reach). The quasi-continuous notice effect (with reach) is an effect in which the reach symbol is stopped and displayed once or more before the final change. The pseudo continuous notice effect (no reach) is an effect that does not stop and display the reach symbol before the final change.

  In addition, the pseudo-continuous notice effect (with reach) is a chance to be displayed after canceling the reach symbol when the operation of the effect button 119 is accepted during a period in which the reach symbol is stopped (hereinafter referred to as “button effective period”). Is stopped and displayed to continue the pseudo-continuous notice effect. If the operation of the effect button 119 is not accepted during the button valid period, the off symbol is stopped and displayed, and a new pseudo continuous notice effect is started.

  In addition, in the pseudo continuous notice effect (with reach), information indicating that the reach symbol is to be released is notified when the operation of the effect button 119 is received during the button effective period. For example, notification is performed by the image display unit 104, the speaker 254, or the like.

  The RTC 244 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 244 is not limited to the example in which the RTC 244 is arranged in the production control unit 202 such as the production control unit 202a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 201. Further, the RTC 244 may be arranged alone.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a, and a command indicating that the effect button 119 has been operated (pressed) is input from the player. Although not shown in FIG. 2, a cross key 120 is connected to the production control unit 202a, and data corresponding to the key selected by the player is input.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 251 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 252 stores a program for generating and outputting images and sounds, various image data such as background images, design images, and character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 254.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b executes image and sound control based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. Works like doing.

  Further, for example, the CPU 251 executes various image processing and sound processing such as background image display processing, effect design variation / stop display processing, and character image display processing based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 202a. At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Image data such as background images and effect design images written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. . That is, the effect design image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. When the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the RAM 253 by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Remember.

  The audio data written in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 254 connected to the image / audio control unit 202b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 254.

  In addition, the CPU 251 receives a command including information indicating that the effect button 119 has been operated (pressed) from the player from the effect control unit 202a. The CPU 251 receives the command during the button effective period in the pseudo continuous notice effect (with reach), and switches to an image that is stopped and displayed at the chance after releasing the reach symbol.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 261 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 262 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261.

  The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 264, and the effect agent 265, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 202c functions to control the lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and the operation of the effect actor 265.

  In the production control unit 202, the production control unit 202a, the image / sound control unit 202b, and the lamp control unit 202c are configured by different substrates, but these are incorporated on the same printed circuit board. It may be a thing. However, even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board, their functions are assumed to be independent.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores a program necessary for the processing. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 291, a launch unit 292, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 291 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 receives the winning game balls that have won the winning units 291 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW293, a payout ball detection SW294, a ball presence detection SW295, a full tank detection SW296, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 298, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 to the outside.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 having the above-described configuration are provided on different printed boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
An example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 configured as described above will be described. Control during the game is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201, and the winning situation of the game balls for each winning opening is output to the winning ball control unit 203. Then, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning situation.

  In addition, the main control unit 201 outputs a corresponding command to the effect control unit 202 every time a game ball wins the start opening 105 or 106. Based on the command from the main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202 causes the image display unit 104 to variably display the effect symbol, and then stops the display. When the jackpot is confirmed, the effect control unit 202 aligns and stops predetermined effect symbols based on the corresponding command. Then, the main control unit 201 performs control to open the big winning opening 109 as the big hit gaming state.

  The effect control unit 202 performs various effects corresponding to the selected event. Here, the event includes, for example, a big hit, a small hit. The jackpot includes 15 rounds per probability variation (so-called probabilistic jackpots), 15 rounds per normal length (so-called ordinary jackpots), 15 rounds without short-term probable shorts (so-called latent jackpots), and the like. The small hit is one of the offenses, but by making the content of the performance similar to the content of the performance in the latent big hit, the player is informed whether the state has shifted to a high probability state or is holding a low probability state. It is an event that makes you not understand.

  For example, the effect control unit 202 displays various effects in addition to the effect symbol variation display on the image display unit 104 during the big hit, the reach until the big hit occurs, or at the time of reach notice. In addition, a specific drive is performed for various types of accessories, and effects such as changing the lighting state of the effect light unit 116 and the panel lamp 264 are performed.

  For example, when a big hit occurs, the big winning opening 109 is opened 15 times. Specifically, 15 rounds are repeatedly executed with one release as one round. The period of one round is a period until 10 game balls are won, for example, or a predetermined period. Note that the opening time of one round per long is 29.5 seconds, and the opening time of one round per short is 0.1 seconds.

  At this time, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out, for example, 15 winning balls per winning game ball to the big winning opening 109. After the jackpot is over, the jackpot gaming state is canceled, and if it is per 15 round probability variation length, it shifts to the probability variation gaming state, and if it is per 15 round normal length, it shifts to the short-time gaming state. Further, if the potential hit is a big hit, the game shifts to the latent probability gaming state after the big hit.

  In the high probability state, jackpot determination is performed using a random number determination table for high probability. In the high probability random number determination table, the probability of jackpot occurrence is set, for example, about 10 times higher than the low probability random number determination table used in the low probability state.

(Functional configuration of production control unit)
Next, the functional configuration of the effect control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the effect control unit. In FIG. 3, the effect control unit 202 includes an acquisition unit 301, an execution unit 302, a reception unit 303, a determination unit 304, a notification unit 305, and an output unit 306.

  The acquisition unit 301 acquires lottery lottery results and variable time information. For example, the acquisition unit 301 receives a command including the lottery result of the jackpot lottery and information on the variation time from the main control unit 201 when acquiring the lottery result and variation time information of the jackpot lottery. Get lottery result information. Specifically, the command including information on the lottery lottery result is a change start command or the like.

  The execution unit 302 repeats the variation display and stop display of a plurality of symbols displayed on the image display unit 104 a predetermined number of times based on the lottery result and variation time of the jackpot lottery acquired by the acquisition unit 301. The greater the number, the higher the reliability for the jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “continuous production”). The plurality of symbols is, for example, three effect symbols. Specifically, the number of times that the variable display and the variable stop are repeated is set corresponding to the variable symbol variation time included in the lottery lottery result information.

  In addition, when the continuous effect is continued, the execution unit 302 stops and displays a plurality of symbols that are variably displayed with a combination of specific deviations (hereinafter referred to as “chance eyes”), and starts the next variably display. When ending, the symbols other than one among the plurality of symbols variably displayed are stopped and displayed in a combination of reach.

  The accepting unit 303 accepts an operation from the player during a period (hereinafter referred to as “button valid period”) in which a symbol other than one of a plurality of symbols is stopped and displayed by the execution unit 302 in a combination of reach. Specifically, an operation from the player is accepted by detecting an operation on the effect button 119.

  When the operation from the player is accepted by the accepting unit 303, the notifying unit 305 notifies information indicating that a plurality of symbols are to be stopped and displayed with a chance during the button effective period. Specifically, for example, a message to cancel the reach combination is displayed on the image display unit 104 or is output as sound from the speaker 254 for notification.

  The determination unit 304 determines whether or not an operation from the player is received by the reception unit 303. Specifically, at the end of the button effective period, it is determined whether or not an operation of the effect button 119 is detected during the button effective period.

  In addition, when the determination unit 304 determines that the operation from the player is received by the reception unit 303, the execution unit 302 stops and displays a plurality of symbols at chances.

  In addition, when the determination unit 304 determines that the operation from the player is not received by the reception unit 303, the execution unit 302 stops and displays a plurality of symbols in a combination of reach deviation, and a new continuous effect is newly provided. Start. For example, when the operation to the effect button 119 is not accepted, the reach deviation is stopped and a new continuous effect is started from the first change.

  Moreover, the execution part 302 performs a continuous fluctuation display effect after the special symbol display-controlled by the main control part 201 which performs a jackpot lottery is variably displayed once until it is stopped and displayed. That is, a pseudo continuous notice effect is performed.

  Further, the output unit 306 outputs an effect executed by the execution unit 302 and information notified by the notification unit 305. Specifically, the data is output to the image display unit 104, the speaker 254, and the like.

  The acquisition unit 301, the execution unit 302, the reception unit 303, the determination unit 304, and the notification unit 305 are realized by the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a of the production control unit 202. That is, each function unit is realized by the CPU 241 of the production supervision unit 202a executing the production control program. The output unit 306 is realized by the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b. That is, the output unit 306 is realized by the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b executing the effect control program.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the production control unit 202a and the image / sound control unit 202b are separate substrates, but these may be the same substrate or the same substrate. May be provided with the functional units 301 to 306 on the substrate.

(Processing procedure of the main control unit)
Next, the contents of the processing procedure of the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing executed by the main control unit. The timer interrupt process is a process that interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 201 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during the power supply period.

  In FIG. 4, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executes a random number update process (step S401). The random number update process is a process of updating each random number by incrementing the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number, and the like, for example, by one.

  Thereafter, a switch process performed when a game ball is detected by each switch is executed (step S402). In the switch process, a start port SW process for acquiring a random number every time a game ball is detected by the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222, or a random number is acquired every time a game ball is detected by the gate SW223. There is a gate SW process. The start port SW process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, symbol processing such as normal symbol processing for changing and stopping the normal symbol and special symbol processing described later with reference to FIG. 6 is executed (step S403). In addition, an electrical accessory process such as an electric chew process for operating the electric tulip 107 and a special winning opening process for operating the special winning opening 109 is executed (step S404). Thereafter, a prize ball process for performing a prize ball for the winning game ball is executed (step S405), and an output process for outputting a command set in each process is executed (step S406).

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the start port SW process performed by the main control unit. The start port SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S402 of FIG.

  In FIG. 5, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first start port SW221 of the first start port 105 is ON (step S501), and determines that the first start port SW221 is ON. If it is determined (step S501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the first start port SW 221 is smaller than “4” (step S502).

  When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S502: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S503). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S504). The random number is a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, or the like. The big hit random number determines any one of the big hit, the small hit, or the loss. For example, one hit random number is randomly acquired from 400 random numbers from “0” to “399”.

  The design random number determines the type of jackpot (presence / absence of transition to high probability gaming state, long / short hit, presence / absence of short-time game). For example, 250 random numbers from “0” to “249” A random number is randomly obtained from.

  The reach random number determines whether or not a reach is reached when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is out of order. For example, one reach random number is randomly obtained from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. Is done.

  The variation pattern random number determines the variation pattern. For example, one variation pattern random number is randomly obtained from 100 random numbers “0” to “99”.

  After that, a hold number 1 increase command indicating that the hold number 1 indicating the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 105 has increased is set (step S505). In step S501, when the first start port SW221 is not ON (step S501: No), the process proceeds to step S506. If it is determined in step S502 that the count value U1 is “4” (step S502: No), the process proceeds to step S506.

  In step S506, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 of the second start port 106 is ON (step S506). If it is determined that the second start port SW222 is ON (step S506: Yes). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the second start port SW222 is smaller than “4” (step S507).

  When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S507: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S508). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S509).

  After the process of step S509, a hold number 2 increase command indicating that the hold number 2 indicating the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 106 has increased is set (step S510). In step S506, when 2nd starting port SW222 is not ON (step S506: No), a process is complete | finished as it is. If it is determined in step S507 that the count value U2 is “4” (step S507: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

(Special symbol processing)
Next, a special symbol process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing performed by the main control unit. This special symbol process is a process content included in the symbol process of step S403 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 6, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S601). The winning game flag is a flag that is set when the stopped special symbol indicates winning in the stop process shown in step S614.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S601: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S601: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S602). If it is changing (step S602: Yes), the process proceeds to step S611. . If it is not fluctuating (step S602: No), it is determined whether there is at least one count value U2 of the second start port detection counter as the number of game balls held in the second start port 106 (step S602). S603).

  When there is one or more count value U2 (step S603: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one count value U2 is set as a new hold number (step S604), and the process proceeds to step S607. In step S603, when there is not one or more count value U2 (step S603: No), that is, in the case of “U2 = 0”, the first start port detection counter as the number of game balls held in the first start port 105 is retained. It is determined whether there is at least one count value U1 (step S605). If there is not one or more count value U1 (step S605: No), that is, if “U1 = 0”, the processing is ended as it is.

  When there is one or more count value U1 (step S605: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one count value U1 is set as a new hold number (step S606), and the process proceeds to step S607. In step S607, a jackpot determination process is performed (step S607). The jackpot determining process is a process for determining whether or not the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 matches the preset jackpot random number. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in steps S603 to S606, the game ball won at the second start port 106 is digested earlier than the game ball won at the first start port 105. It has become. Thereafter, a variation pattern selection process is performed (step S608). This variation pattern selection process is a process of selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot determination process, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the special symbol change is started (step S609). Further, a change start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S610). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has passed the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection process (step S611). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S611: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the variation time has elapsed (step S611: Yes), the special symbol variation is stopped (step S612), and a variation stop command is set (step S613). Thereafter, the stop process is executed (step S614), and the process ends. The stopped process is a process for setting a hit flag when the stopped special symbol indicates a win, or turning off the short-time game flag indicating the short-time game state according to the number of remaining short-time games. .

(Big hit judgment processing)
Next, the procedure for the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7-1 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a jackpot determination process. The big hit determination process is the process shown in step S607 of FIG.

  In the jackpot determination process, first, a jackpot random number determination process is performed (step S701). In the jackpot random number determination process, using the jackpot random number determination table, whether the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 is a big hit or a small hit, It is determined whether they are out of place. After step S701, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the jackpot random number determination process is a jackpot (step S702).

  In step S702, when it is a big hit (step S702: Yes), a design random number determination process is performed (step S703). The symbol random number determination process uses a symbol random number determination table to determine which type of jackpot the symbol random number acquired when a game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 It is processing to do. After step S703, a jackpot symbol is set (step S704), and the process is terminated.

  In step S702, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S702: No), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S705). If it is a small hit (step S705: Yes), a small hit symbol is set (step S706), and the process is terminated as it is. If it is not a small hit in step S705 (step S705: No), the off symbol is set (step S707), and the process is terminated as it is.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the variation pattern selection process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7B is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the variation pattern selection processing. The variation pattern selection process is the process shown in step S608 of FIG.

  In the variation pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S711). If it is a big hit (step S711: Yes), a big hit variation pattern table is set (step S712). The jackpot variation pattern table is a table used when a variation pattern for jackpot is selected, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If it is not a big hit in step S711 (step S711: No), reach random number determination processing is performed (step S713). The reach random number determination process is a process for determining the presence or absence of reach using the reach random number acquired in step S504 in FIG. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is reach (step S714). If it is reach (step S714: Yes), a reach variation pattern table is set (step S715). The reach variation pattern table is a table used when a variation pattern in reach is selected, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If it is determined in step S714 that it is not reach, that is, if it is out of place (step S714: No), a deviation variation pattern table is set (step S716). The variation pattern table for detachment is a table used when selecting a variation pattern in detachment, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S712, step S715, and step S716, after setting the variation pattern table, variation pattern random number determination processing is performed (step S717). The variation pattern random number determination process is a process of selecting a variation pattern using the variation pattern random number acquired in step S504 of FIG. 5 and each variation pattern table set in steps S712, S715, and S716. Thereafter, a variation pattern is set (step S718), and the process is terminated as it is.

(Variation pattern table)
Next, the variation pattern table used when selecting the variation pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1, 8-2, and 8-3. 8A, 8B, and 8C, each variation pattern table shows a lottery result 801, a variation time 802, a range 803, a ratio 804, and a random value 805.

  The lottery result 801 is a lottery result of the jackpot lottery, which is a jackpot and reach. The fluctuation time 802 is a special symbol fluctuation time, and includes T0 to T9. It should be noted that the relationship between the varying times 802 is T0 <T1 <T2 <T3 <T4 <T5 <T6 <T7 <T8 <T9. A range 803 indicates a range of fluctuation pattern random numbers, and is 0-99. The ratio 804 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 805 by the number of ranges 803. A random number value 805 indicates the random number 801 and the variation pattern random number for each variation time 802.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram of a big hit variation pattern table. The jackpot variation pattern table 810 is a table used in step S712 of FIG. For example, when the lottery result 801 is a big hit and the acquired random value 805 is any one of 0 to 9, the variation time 802 is T2, and the ratio 804 is 10/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any one of 10 to 14, the variation time 802 is T3, and the ratio 804 is 5/100. When the acquired random number value 805 is any one of 15 to 19, the variation time 802 is T4 and the ratio 804 is 5/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any of 20 to 29, the variation time 802 is T5, and the ratio 804 is 10/100.

  When the acquired random value 805 is any of 30 to 39, the variation time 802 is T6, and the ratio 804 is 10/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any of 40 to 49, the variation time 802 is T7, and the ratio 804 is 10/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any of 50 to 69, the variation time 802 is T8, and the ratio 804 is 20/100. When the acquired random number 805 is any one of 70 to 99, the variation time 802 is T9 and the ratio 804 is 30/100.

  FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram of a reach variation pattern table. The reach variation pattern table 820 is a table used in step S715 of FIG. For example, when the lottery result 801 is reach and the acquired random value 805 is any one of 0 to 69, the variation time 802 is T2, and the ratio 804 is 70/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any one of 70 to 74, the variation time 802 is T3 and the ratio 804 is 5/100. When the acquired random number value 805 is any of 75 to 79, the variation time 802 is T4, and the ratio 804 is 5/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any of 80 to 84, the variation time 802 is T5 and the ratio 804 is 5/100.

  When the acquired random number 805 is any of 85 to 94, the variation time 802 is T6, and the ratio 804 is 10/100. When the acquired random value 805 is 95, the variation time 802 is T7, and the ratio 804 is 1/100. When the acquired random number value 805 is 96 or 97, the variation time 802 is T8 and the ratio 804 is 2/100. When the acquired random number value 805 is 98 or 99, the variation time 802 is T9 and the ratio 804 is 2/100.

  FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram of the deviation variation pattern table. The deviation variation pattern table 830 is a table used in step S716 of FIG. For example, when the lottery result 801 is out of order and the acquired random value 805 is any of 0 to 49, the variation time 802 is T0 and the ratio 804 is 50/100. Also, for example, when the lottery result 801 is out of order and the acquired random value 805 is any one of 50 to 99, the variation time 802 is T1, and the ratio 804 is 50/100.

(Production timer interrupt processing executed by the production control department)
Next, an effect timer interrupt process executed by the effect control unit 202a of the effect control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an effect timer interrupt process executed by the effect control unit. This effect timer interruption process is a process in which the effect control unit 202a performs an interrupt operation on the main effect control process executed by the effect control unit 202a every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during activation.

  In FIG. 9, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes a command reception process that is performed when a command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S901). The command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, an effect button process performed when the effect button 119 is pressed (step S902). Details of the effect button process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, a command transmission process for transmitting a command to the image / sound control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c is executed (step S903), and the process ends.

(Command reception processing)
Next, details of the command reception process shown in step S901 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing command reception processing executed by the production control unit. In FIG. 10, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1001). The change start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 201 (see step S610 in FIG. 6).

  When the change start command is not received (step S1001: No), the process proceeds to step S1003. When the change start command is received (step S1001: Yes), an effect selection process is executed (step S1002). The effect selection process is a process of selecting the contents of the effect, and details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S1003). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of a special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol processing of the main control unit 201 (see step S613 in FIG. 6).

  When the change stop command is not received (step S1003: No), the process is ended as it is. When the change stop command is received (step S1003: Yes), the process during the end of change effect is executed (step S1004), and the process ends. In addition, the process during the end of the variation effect is a process of stopping the variation of the effect symbol or ending the effect mode according to the gaming state according to the number of times of change.

(Direction selection process)
Next, details of the effect selection process shown in step S1002 of FIG. 10 will be described using FIG. FIG. 11A is a flowchart of an effect selection process executed by the effect control unit. In FIG. 11A, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a analyzes the change start command (step S1101). In step S1101, specifically, the gaming state of the main control unit 201, whether it is a win or not, or whether it is a reach or the like is analyzed. Thereafter, the mode flag is referred to (step S1102).

  The mode flag is a flag that is set corresponding to each effect mode. For example, in the normal gaming state, the mode flag in the normal mode is “0”, the mode flag in the probability change mode is “1”, the mode flag in the time reduction mode is “2”, the mode flag in the sudden accuracy mode is “3”, The mode flag is set for each mode such as “4”.

  Thereafter, a variation effect pattern selection process is executed using the variation effect pattern table (step S1103). The variation effect pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG. The variation effect pattern selection process is a process of selecting one of a plurality of types of effects prepared in advance. Specifically, using the information indicating the variation time of the special symbol obtained by analyzing the variation start command, an effect having the same reproduction time as this variation time is selected. As a result, the effect symbol is variably displayed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol.

  After performing step S1103, a variation effect start command indicating the start of variation of the effect symbol is set (step S1104), and the process ends.

(Variation production pattern table)
Next, the variation effect pattern table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram of a variation effect pattern table. The variation effect pattern table is a table used in step S1103 of FIG.

  The variation effect pattern table 1120 shows a variation time 1121, a variation effect 1122, and the number of times of variation 1123. The variation time 1121 is a variation time of a special symbol included in the variation start command, and is T0 to T9. Fluctuation effects are effects that occur during the fluctuation of a special symbol. “Normal deviation effect”, “Reach effect”, “Pseudo continuous notice effect (without reach)”, and “Pseudo continuous notice effect (with reach)” And.

  The “normal deviation effect” is an effect in which an effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a deviation symbol other than the reach symbol. The “reach effect” is an effect in which the variable display is performed, the reach symbol is stopped and displayed, the reach effect is performed, and the symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is stopped and displayed. “Pseudo-continuous notice effect (no reach)” is a pattern that shows the lottery result of the big hit lottery, with the display and stop display of the predetermined number of times, and the stop display and reach effect of the reach symbol is not performed except for the final change. This is an effect to stop display.

  “Pseudo-continuous notice effect (with reach)” is a button that displays a predetermined number of fluctuations and stops, performs a stop display of reach symbols and a reach effect one or more times other than the final change, When the operation of the effect button 119 is received from the player during the effective period, the reach is canceled and the pseudo continuous notice effect is continued. In addition, when the operation of the production button 119 is not accepted from the player during the button effective period of the pseudo continuous notice effect (with reach), the off symbol is stopped and displayed, the new pseudo continuous notice effect is started, and the jackpot lottery Stop display with a symbol indicating the lottery result.

  The production time when the operation to the production button 119 is accepted is equal to the production time when the operation is not accepted. In the pseudo-continuous notice effect (with reach), the number of times the reach symbol is stopped and displayed, and in which variation the reach symbol is stopped and displayed are arbitrary, and may be preset. The effect control unit 202 may determine at random.

  The number of times of change 1123 is the number of times the change display is performed when the change effect 1122 is a pseudo continuous notice effect. Further, the number of changes 1123 in the pseudo continuous notice effect (with reach) indicates the number of changes performed when an operation of the effect button 119 is received during the button effective period.

  For example, when the variation time 1121 is T0, the variation effect 1122 is usually a shift effect. When the variation time 1121 is T1, the variation effect 1122 is usually a shift effect. When the variation time 1121 is T2, the variation effect 1122 is a reach effect.

  When the variation time is T3, the variation effect 1122 is a pseudo continuous notice effect (no reach), and the variation count 1123 is one. When the variation time is T4, the variation effect 1122 is a pseudo-continuous notice effect (no reach), and the variation count 1123 is two.

  When the variation time is T5, the variation effect 1122 is a pseudo continuous notice effect (no reach), and the variation count 1123 is three. When the variation time is T6, the variation effect 1122 is a pseudo-continuous notice effect (no reach), and the variation count 1123 is four times.

  When the variation time is T7, the variation effect 1122 is a pseudo-continuous notice effect (with reach), and the variation count 1123 is two. When the variation time is T8, the variation effect 1122 is a pseudo-continuous notice effect (with reach), and the variation count 1123 is three. When the variation time is T9, the variation effect 1122 is a pseudo-continuous notice effect (with reach), and the variation count 1123 is four times.

  By selecting a variation effect using the variation pattern table described above, a pseudo continuous notice effect (with reach) is selected if the variation time of the special symbol is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, and if the variation time is less than the predetermined time. Select a reach effect or pseudo-continuous notice effect (no reach).

(Direction button processing)
Next, the effect button process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect button process. The effect button process is the process shown in step S902 of FIG.

  First, in the effect button process, it is determined whether or not the effect button is ON (step S1201). If the effect button is OFF (step S1201: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the effect button is ON (step S1201: Yes), an effect button command is set (step S1202), and the process ends as it is. The effect button command is a command including information indicating that the effect button is ON, and is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b.

(Variation effect processing)
Next, the variation effect process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a processing procedure of the variation effect processing performed by the image / sound controller. The variation effect process is a process performed by the image / sound control unit 202b. First, in the variation effect process, it is determined whether or not the variation effect is being performed (step S1301). If the changing effect is being performed (step S1301: Yes), step S1304 described later is performed.

  In step S1301, when the changing effect is not being performed (step S1301: No), it is determined whether or not the changing effect start command is received (step S1302), and when the changing effect start command is not received (step S1302: No). The process is terminated as it is. The variation effect start command is a command set in step S1104 of FIG. When the change effect start command is received (step S1302: Yes), the image data is stored (step S1303). In the case of the pseudo continuous notice effect (with reach), the image data stored in step S1303 includes image data for informing the button valid period.

  After step S1303, it is determined whether or not the pseudo continuous notice effect is being performed (step S1304). If the pseudo continuous notice effect is not being produced (step S1304: No), the process is ended as it is. When the pseudo continuous notice effect is being performed (step S1304: Yes), it is determined whether or not the effect button flag is ON (step S1305). The effect button flag being ON indicates that the effect button 119 has been pressed by the player during the button effective period in the pseudo continuous notice effect.

  In step S1305, when the effect button flag is ON (step S1305: Yes), step S1309 described later is performed. If it is determined that the effect button flag is not ON (step S1305: No), it is determined whether an effect button command has been received from the effect control unit 202a (step S1306). The effect button command is the command shown in step S1202 of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S1306 that an effect button command has not been received (step S1306: No), the process ends. When the effect button command is received (step S1306: Yes), it is determined whether or not the button is valid (step S1307). When the button is valid (step S1307: Yes), the effect button flag is turned ON. (Step S1308).

  If it is determined in step S1307 that the button is not valid (step S1307: No), the process ends. After step S1308, it is determined whether or not the button valid period has expired (step S1309). If the button valid period has not expired (step S1309: No), the process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the button valid period has expired (step S1309: YES), the image data is switched (step S1310). At this time, the image / sound controller 202b changes the image data from the end of the button effective period to the end of the change from the image data of the pseudo continuous notice effect being executed to the image data corresponding to the image data. Switch and store.

  Specifically, after a stop display with a reach symbol, a stop display is displayed with a reach failure symbol, a new pseudo-continuous notice effect is performed, and a chance symbol is displayed after releasing the reach symbol from the image data that is stopped and displayed with the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. The image data is stopped and displayed, and the image data is switched to the image data for continuing the effect. Thereby, when the operation to the production button 119 is received during the button effective period, the reach symbol can be canceled and the chance eye can be stopped and displayed. Thereafter, the effect button flag is turned off (step S1311), and the process ends.

(Specific examples of variable production)
Next, an example of the effects of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effects of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. Note that the effect shown in the explanatory diagram 1400 of FIG. 14 is a pseudo-continuous notice effect (with reach) in which a change display is performed four times in total and the reach symbol is stopped and displayed in the second change. This explanatory diagram 1400 shows a display example of the image display unit 104 at each timing, and the horizontal axis shows the time axis. In addition, the chance in the present embodiment is a combination of “1” for the left symbol, “2” for the middle symbol, and “3” for the right symbol.

  The explanatory diagram 1400 includes P1 and P2. P1 is image data stored when the symbol / sound control unit 202b receives a variable effect start command, and P2 is image data that is switched when an operation to the effect button 119 is received during the button effective period. It is. Note that illustration of the first variation is omitted.

  First, at the timing t0, the second variation is started. At a timing t1, the reach symbol is stopped and displayed, and a reach effect is performed until the timing t2. In addition, a period from timing t1 to timing t2 is a button effective period for receiving an operation of the effect button 119. At this time, information indicating that the reach symbol is to be canceled is triggered by accepting the operation of the effect button during the button effective period. Thereby, a player's expectation can be maintained.

  When an operation to the effect button 119 is received during the button effective period from the timing t1 to the timing t2, P1 is continued. Then, until the timing t3 when the variation is finally stopped and displayed, the display is stopped and displayed with the off symbol, the first variation is started, the chance eye is stopped and displayed, and the second variation is started. Thereby, the player can be made to recognize the end of the pseudo continuous notice effect when the discontinuation is stopped and displayed, and can recognize that the new pseudo continuous notice effect has been started when the first change is started.

  Further, when an operation on the effect button 119 is received during the button effective period from the timing t1 to the timing t2, the operation is switched from P1 to P2 at the timing t2. Then, reach is released from timing t2 to timing t3, the chance eye is stopped and displayed, and the third variation and the fourth variation are performed. Accordingly, even when reach is stopped and displayed at an early stage of the pseudo-continuous notice effect, the reach is canceled by accepting an operation to the effect button 119 during the button effective period, and the player can have a sense of expectation. .

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the operation to the effect button 119 is accepted during the predetermined effective period in which the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the reach symbol before the final variation of the pseudo continuous notice effect is started. The information that the chance eyes are stopped and displayed at the time of the event is notified during the valid period. Thereby, even when the reach symbol is stopped and displayed before the final change of the pseudo continuous notice effect, the player's expectation can be maintained. Further, it is possible to prompt the player to actively operate the effect button 119.

  Further, in the first embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the display is stopped at the chance to receive the operation on the effect button 119 during the button effective period, and the next change is performed. Thereby, even when the reach symbol is stopped and displayed before the final change during the pseudo-continuous notice effect, the player can have a sense of expectation by continuing the pseudo-continuous notice effect. In addition, when the game ball wins once at the starting opening, the reach symbol is displayed a plurality of times, thereby increasing the number of times that the player can expect and improving the interest of the game.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the operation to the effect button 119 is not accepted during the button effective period, the reach failure symbol is stopped and displayed, and the first variation of the pseudo continuous notice effect is performed. Accordingly, since the player can be made to recognize that the pseudo continuous notice effect has been newly started after the pseudo continuous notice effect has been completed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation. In addition, when the game ball wins once at the start opening, the pseudo-continuous notice effect is performed a plurality of times, thereby increasing the number of times that the player is expected to expect and improving the fun of the game.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a case will be described in which an effect of variably displaying effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as “continuous notice effect”) is performed on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery held by the main control unit 201. In the second embodiment, the description of the same portions as those described in the first embodiment is omitted.

  In the second embodiment, when the CPU 241 of the effect supervision unit 202a selects a variable effect using the effect control program stored in the ROM 242, if the lottery result of the big win lottery is a big win or reach, reach effect and continuous Select one of the notice effects. The continuous notice effect is an effect in which the effect symbol is displayed in a predetermined number of times while the special symbol is displayed in a predetermined number of times by the main control unit 201, and a specific symbol (hereinafter referred to as “chance eye”) is stopped and displayed. This is the effect of starting the next variable display. In addition, the continuous notice effect is an effect that has a higher reliability as the number of changes in the effect symbol is increased.

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the start port SW process performed by the main control unit. The start port SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S402 of FIG.

  In FIG. 15, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first start port SW221 of the first start port 105 is ON (step S1501), and determines that the first start port SW221 is ON. If it is determined (step S1501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the first start port SW 221 is smaller than “4” (step S1502).

  When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S1502: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S1503). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S1504). The random number is a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, or the like. The big hit random number determines any one of the big hit, the small hit, or the loss. For example, one hit random number is randomly acquired from 400 random numbers from “0” to “399”.

  The design random number determines the type of jackpot (presence / absence of transition to high probability gaming state, long / short hit, presence / absence of short-time game). For example, 250 random numbers from “0” to “249” A random number is randomly obtained from.

  The reach random number determines whether or not a reach is reached when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is out of order. For example, one reach random number is randomly obtained from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. Is done.

  The variation pattern random number determines the variation pattern. For example, one variation pattern random number is randomly obtained from 100 random numbers “0” to “99”.

  Thereafter, a pre-determination process is performed (step S1505), and a hold number 1 increase command indicating that the hold number 1 indicating the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 105 has increased is set (step S1506). In step S1501, when the first start port SW221 is not ON (step S1501: No), the process proceeds to step S1507. If it is determined in step S1502 that the count value U1 is “4” (step S1502: No), the process proceeds to step S1507.

  In step S1507, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 of the second start port 106 is ON (step S1507), and when it is determined that the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S1507: No). The process is terminated as it is. When it is determined that the second start port SW222 is ON (step S1507: Yes), the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that counts the number of times the second start port SW222 is detected is smaller than “4”. It is determined whether or not (step S1508).

  When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S1508: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S1509). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S1510). If it is determined in step S1508 that the count value U2 is “4” (step S1508: No), the processing ends.

  After the process of step S1510, a pre-determination process is performed (step S1511), and a hold number 2 increase command indicating that the hold number 2 indicating the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 106 has increased is set (step S1512). ).

(Preliminary judgment processing)
Next, the pre-determination process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. The prior determination process is the process shown in steps S1505 and S1511 of FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a pre-determination process executed by the main control unit. In the prior determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a high-probability gaming state is set (step S1601).

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the game state is a high probability game state (step S1601: Yes), a “high probability random number determination table” is selected (step S1602), and each random number is determined (step S1603). The “high probability random number determination table” is each table (big hit random number determination table, reach random number determination table, variation pattern random number determination table) used for random number determination in a high probability gaming state. Further, the random number determination is a jackpot random number determination, a determination of a symbol random number at the time of a big hit by winning at the first starting port 105, a determination of a symbol random number at the time of a big hit by winning at the second starting port 106, a reach random number determination, a variation pattern For example, random number determination.

  Thereafter, the determination result of step S1603 is stored as prior determination information (step S1604), and the process is terminated as it is. The stored prior determination information is transmitted to the production control unit 202a by the pending number increase command shown in steps S1506 and S1512 of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is not high probability (step S1601: No), “low probability random number determination table” is selected (step S1605), and step S1603 is performed. The “low probability random number determination table” is a table used for random number determination in a low probability gaming state (a jackpot random number determination table, a reach random number determination table, a variation pattern random number determination table).

(Command reception processing)
Next, details of the command reception process performed by the production supervision unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. The command reception process is the process shown in step S901 in FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of command reception processing executed by the production control unit. In FIG. 17, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a hold number increase command has been received (step S1701). The pending number increase command is a command set in the main control unit 201 in step S1506 and step S1512 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S1701 that the pending number increase command has not been received (step S1701: No), step S1705 described later is performed. If it is determined that the hold number increase command has been received (step S1701: Yes), the advance determination information included in the hold number increase command is stored in the ROM 242 (step S1702).

  After step S1702, a sign hold display lottery is performed (step S1703), and a hold increase command is set (step S1704). The sign hold display lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to display on the image display unit 104 whether or not the lottery result of the jackpot lottery advantageous to the player is held.

  After performing step S1704, it is determined whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1705). The change start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 201 (see step S610 in FIG. 6).

  In step S1705, when the change start command is not received (step S1705: No), the process proceeds to step S1707 described later. When the change start command is received (step S1705: YES), the effect selection process is executed (step S1706). The effect selection process is the process described with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S1707). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of a special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol processing of the main control unit 201 (see step S613 in FIG. 6).

  When the change stop command is not received (step S1707: No), the process is ended as it is. When the change stop command is received (step S1707: Yes), the process during end of change effect is executed (step S1708), and the process ends. In addition, the process during the end of the variation effect is a process of stopping the variation of the effect symbol or ending the effect mode according to the gaming state according to the number of times of change.

(Variation effect pattern selection process)
Next, the variation effect pattern selection process performed by the effect control unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. The variation effect pattern selection process is the process shown in step S1103 of FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the changing effect pattern selection process performed by the effect supervising unit.

  First, in the variation effect pattern selection process, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice flag is ON (step S1801). If the continuous notice flag is ON (step S1801: Yes), step S1807 described later is performed. If the continuous notice flag is OFF (step S1801: No), it is determined whether there is a big hit or reach in the hold (step S1802).

  In step S1802, when there is a jackpot or reach in the hold (step S1802: Yes), a continuous notice effect lottery is performed (step S1803). The continuous notice effect lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to start the continuous notice effect, and is performed using a continuous notice lottery table which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 19-1 and 19-2.

  After performing step S1803, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect is to be executed (step S1804). When the continuous notice effect is to be executed (step S1804: Yes), the continuous notice flag is turned on (step S1805). The continuous notice flag being ON indicates that a continuous notice effect is being executed.

  Thereafter, Kmax is set (step S1806). Kmax is the number of changes performed in the continuous notice effect, and is any one of “1” to “4”. Thereafter, a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of changes K is set as a new number K of changes (step S1807). Note that the variation count K indicates how many variations of the continuous notice effect.

  After step S1807, it is determined whether or not the variation count K is equal to Kmax (step S1808). If the variation count K is equal to Kmax (step S1808: Yes), the final variation variation effect pattern table is displayed. Set (step S1809). The variation effect pattern table for final variation is a table used when determining the variation effect to be performed in the final variation of the continuous notice effect, the details of which will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, “0” is set in the fluctuation count K (step S1810), and the continuous notice flag is turned OFF (step S1811).

  If it is determined in step S1808 that the number of changes K is not the same as Kmax (step S1808: No), a change effect pattern table (continuous notice flag ON) is set (step S1812). The variation effect pattern table (continuous notice flag ON) is a table used when determining a variation effect in a variation other than the final variation of the continuous notice effect, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Also, in step S1802, if there is no big hit or reach in the hold (step S1802: No), the variable effect pattern table (continuous notice flag OFF) is set (step S1813). The variation effect pattern table (continuous notice flag OFF) is a table used when determining the change effect when the continuous notice effect is not performed, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S1804, when the continuous notice effect is not executed (step S1804), step S1813 is performed.

  After step S1811, step S1812, and step S1813, a variation effect pattern is selected (step S1814), and the process ends. At this time, a variation effect pattern is selected using the variation effect pattern table set in any of step S1809, step S1812, and step S1813.

(Continuous notice lottery table)
Next, the continuous notice lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 19-1 and 19-2. The continuous notice lottery table is a table used for the continuous notice effect lottery shown in step S1803 of FIG. Each continuous notice lottery table includes a lottery result 1901, a hold number 1902, whether to execute 1903, a range 1904, a ratio 1905, and a random value 1906.

  The lottery result 1901 is a lottery result of the jackpot lottery of the holding ball that triggers the continuous notice effect lottery, and is either a jackpot or reach. The number of holdings 1902 indicates how many times the holding ball that triggers the execution of the continuous notice effect lottery changes, and is “1” to “4”. The presence / absence of execution 1903 is whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect. When “Yes”, the continuous notice effect is executed, and when “No”, the continuous notice effect is not executed. A range 1904 indicates a range of continuous notice effect random numbers, and is 0-99. The ratio 1905 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 1906 by the number of ranges 1904. The random value 1906 indicates a continuous notice effect random number for each of the hold number 1902 and the presence / absence of execution 1903.

  FIG. 19A is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot continuous notice lottery table. In the jackpot continuous notice lottery table 1910, for example, when the lottery result 1901 is a big hit, the number of holds 1902 is “1”, and the acquired random number 1906 is any one of 0 to 19, the presence / absence of execution 1903 is: “Yes” and the ratio 1905 is 20/100. In addition, when the hold number 1902 is “1” and the acquired random number value 1906 is any one of 20 to 99, the presence / absence of execution 1903 is “none”, and the ratio 1905 is 80/100.

  Also, for example, when the lottery result 1901 is a big hit, the hold number 1902 is “2”, and the acquired random number value 1906 is any of 0 to 29, the presence / absence of execution 1903 is “present”, The ratio 1905 is 30/100. When the hold number 1902 is “2” and the acquired random number value 1906 is any of 30 to 99, the presence / absence of execution 1903 is “none”, and the ratio 1905 is 70/100.

  Also, for example, when the lottery result 1901 is a big hit, the hold number 1902 is “3”, and the acquired random number value 1906 is any of 0 to 39, the execution presence / absence 1903 is “present”, The ratio 1905 is 40/100. When the hold number 1902 is “3” and the acquired random number value 1906 is any of 40 to 99, the presence / absence of execution 1903 is “none” and the ratio 1905 is 60/100.

  Also, for example, if the lottery result 1901 is a big hit, the number of holds 1902 is “4”, and the acquired random value 1906 is any of 0 to 49, the presence / absence of execution 1903 is “present”, The ratio 1905 is 50/100. When the hold number 1902 is “4” and the acquired random number value 1906 is any of 50 to 99, the presence / absence of execution 1903 is “none” and the ratio 1905 is 50/100.

  FIG. 19-2 is an explanatory diagram of a reach continuous notice lottery table. In the reach continuous notice lottery table 1920 for reach, for example, when the lottery result 1901 is reach, the hold number 1902 is “1”, and the acquired random number 1906 is any one of 0 to 39, the presence / absence of execution 1903 is: “Yes” and the ratio 1905 is 40/100. When the hold number 1902 is “1” and the acquired random number value 1906 is any of 40 to 99, the presence / absence of execution 1903 is “none” and the ratio 1905 is 60/100.

  Also, for example, when the lottery result 1901 is reach, the hold number 1902 is “2”, and the acquired random number value 1906 is any of 0 to 29, the execution presence / absence 1903 is “present”, The ratio 1905 is 30/100. When the hold number 1902 is “2” and the acquired random number value 1906 is any of 30 to 99, the presence / absence of execution 1903 is “none”, and the ratio 1905 is 70/100.

  Also, for example, when the lottery result 1901 is reach, the hold number 1902 is “3”, and the acquired random number value 1906 is any of 0 to 19, the presence / absence of execution 1903 is “present”, The ratio 1905 is 20/100. In addition, when the hold number 1902 is “3” and the acquired random number value 1906 is any one of 20 to 99, the presence / absence of execution 1903 is “none” and the ratio 1905 is 80/100.

  Also, for example, when the lottery result 1901 is reach, the hold number 1902 is “4”, and the acquired random number value 1906 is any of 0 to 9, the presence / absence of execution 1903 is “present”, The ratio 1905 is 10/100. In addition, when the hold number 1902 is “4” and the acquired random number value 1906 is any one of 10 to 99, the presence / absence of execution 1903 is “none”, and the ratio 1905 is 90/100.

  In this way, the jackpot continuous notice lottery table 1910 sets the ratio 1905 in which the presence / absence of execution 1903 is “Yes” as the number of holds 1902 increases, and the reach continuous notice lottery table 1920 shows the number of holds. As the number 1902 increases, the ratio 1905 in which the execution status 1903 is “none” is set higher. Thereby, it is set as the structure which gives a player a big feeling of expectation, so that the frequency | count of a change performed in a continuous notice effect is large.

(Variation production pattern table)
Next, the variation effect pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS. 20-1, 20-2, and 20-3. The variation effect pattern table is a table used when a variation effect pattern is selected in step S1814 of FIG. Each variation effect pattern table includes a variation time 2001 and a variation effect 2002. The fluctuation time 2001 is the fluctuation time received from the main control unit 201, and includes T0 to T9. The variation effect 2002 is an effect that is performed during the variable display corresponding to each variation time 2001, and is usually an outlier effect, a reach effect, a continuous recreation effect (with reach), a continuous notice effect (without reach), and a final effect. There is a continuous notice effect.

  The continuous notice effect (with reach) is an effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 119 by stopping and displaying the effect symbol at the reach symbol in the continuous notice effect. At this time, when the operation of the effect button 119 is accepted during the button valid period, the reach symbol is released and the stop display is made at the chance. If the operation of the effect button 119 is not accepted during the button valid period, the shift symbol is stopped and displayed without releasing the reach symbol.

  The continuous notice effect (no reach) is an effect that stops and displays the effect symbol at the chance. The final continuous notice effect is an effect that is performed in the final variation of the continuous notice effect, and is an effect that stops and displays the effect symbol with the reach symbol, performs the reach effect, and stops and displays the symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  FIG. 20A is an explanatory diagram of a variation effect pattern table for final variation. The final variation variation effect pattern table 2010 is a table set in step S1809 of FIG. In the final variation effect pattern table 2010, for example, when the variation time 2001 is any one of T2 to T9, the variation effect 2002 is a final continuous notice effect. Note that when the variation effect pattern table 2010 for final variation is selected, the variation time 2002 is not set to T0 or T1, and therefore the variation effect 2002 when the variation time 2001 is T0 and T1 is not set.

  FIG. 20B is an explanatory diagram of a variation effect pattern table (continuous notice flag ON). The variation effect pattern table (continuous notice flag ON) 2020 is a table set in step S1812 of FIG. In the variation effect pattern table (continuous notice flag ON) 2020, for example, when the change time 2001 is any of T0 to T4, the change effect 2002 is a continuous notice effect (no reach). For example, when the variation time 2001 is any one of T5 to T9, the variation effect 2002 is a continuous notice effect (with reach).

  FIG. 20C is an explanatory diagram of a variation effect pattern table (continuous notice flag OFF). The variation effect pattern table (continuous notice flag OFF) 2030 is a table set in step S1813 in FIG. In the variation effect pattern table (continuous notice flag OFF) 2030, for example, when the variation time 2001 is T0 or T1, the variation effect 2002 is usually a deviation effect. For example, when the variation time 2001 is any one of T2 to T9, the variation effect 2002 is a reach effect.

(Direction button processing)
Next, the effect button process executed by the effect supervision unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. The effect button process is the process shown in step S902 of FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect button process executed by the effect control unit. In the effect button process, first, it is determined whether or not the effect button 119 is ON (step S2101). If the effect button 119 is ON (step S2101: Yes), an effect button command is set (step S2102).

  After step S2102, it is determined whether or not the button is valid (step S2103). In the second embodiment, the button effective period is a period during which the reach symbol is stopped and displayed in the continuous notice effect. If the button is valid (step S2103: YES), the first effect button flag is turned ON (step S2104). The fact that the first effect button flag is ON indicates that the operation of the effect button 119 has been accepted during the button effective period.

  After step S2104, it is determined whether or not the button valid period has expired (step S2105). If the button valid period has not expired (step S2105: No), the process is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S2101 that the effect button 119 is not ON (step S2101: No), step S2105 is performed. If it is determined in step S2103 that the button is not valid (step S2103: No), step S2105 is performed.

  If it is determined in step S2105 that the button valid period has expired (step S2105: Yes), it is determined whether the first effect button flag is ON (step S2106). When the first effect button flag is OFF (step S2106: No), the value obtained by dividing the variation number K from Kmax is set as a new Kmax (step S2107), and “0” is set to the variation number K (step S2108). The process is terminated as it is.

  By performing step S2107 and step S2108, it is possible to reset the number of fluctuations, to make it appear that the continuous notice effect has once ended, and to perform the predetermined notice number of times again. For example, when Kmax is “4” and the variation count K is “2”, “2” is set as a new Kmax. Then, by setting “0” to K, the first variation and the second variation can be performed.

  In step S2106, when the first effect button flag is ON (step S2106: Yes), the first effect button flag is turned OFF (step S2109), and the process is ended as it is.

(Variation effect processing)
Next, the changing effect process performed by the image / sound control unit 202b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the variation effect processing performed by the image / sound controller. In the variation effect process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation effect is being performed (step S2201). When it is determined that the changing effect is not being performed (step S2201: No), it is determined whether a changing effect start command is received (step S2202), and when the changing effect start command is not received (step S2202: No), The process is terminated as it is. The change production start command is a command set by the production control unit 202a in step S1104 of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S2202 that the variable effect start command has been received (step S2202: Yes), image data corresponding to the effect included in the variable effect start command is stored (step S2203), and whether or not a continuous notice effect is being performed. Is determined (step S2204). In addition, when storing the image data of continuous production (with reach) in step S2203, the image data notifies the information indicating that the reach symbol is canceled by receiving the operation of the production button 119 during the button effective period. Contains data. If it is determined in step S2201 that the changing effect is being performed (step S2201: Yes), step S2204 is performed.

  If it is determined in step S2204 that the continuous notice effect is not being performed (step S2204: No), the process is terminated as it is. When it is determined that the continuous notice effect is being performed (step S2204: Yes), it is determined whether or not the second effect button flag is ON (step S2205). The fact that the second effect button flag is ON indicates that the operation of the effect button 119 has been accepted during the button effective period.

  If the second effect button flag is OFF (step S2205: No), it is determined whether an effect button command has been received (step S2206). The effect button command is a command set in the effect control unit 202a in step S2102 of FIG. If it is determined that the effect button command has not been received (step S2206: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined that an effect button command has been received (step S2206: Yes), it is determined whether or not the button is valid (step S2207). If the button is not valid (step S2207: No), the process ends. . If it is determined that the button is valid (step S2207: Yes), the second effect button flag is turned on (step S2208), and it is determined whether the button valid period has ended (step S2209).

  If it is determined in step S2205 that the second effect button flag is ON (step S2205: Yes), step S2209 is performed. If it is determined in step S2209 that the button valid period has not expired (step S2209: No), the processing ends. If it is determined that the button valid period has ended (step S2209: YES), the image data is switched (step S2210), the second effect button flag is turned OFF (step S2211), and the process ends.

  To change the image data, the image data from the end of the button effective period until the end of the variable display is stopped by reach, and then stopped at the chance after the reach symbol is canceled from the image data that is stopped and displayed by the reach symbol. Switching to image data to be displayed and storing it. Thereby, when the operation to the production button 119 is received during the button effective period, the reach symbol can be canceled and the chance eye can be stopped and displayed.

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Next, an example of the effect of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of effects of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. Note that the effect shown in the explanatory diagram 2300 of FIG. 23 is a continuous notice effect (with reach) in a change other than the final change of the continuous notice effect. This explanatory diagram 2300 shows a display example of the image display unit 104 at each timing, and the horizontal axis shows the time axis.

  The explanatory diagram 2300 includes P3 and P4. P3 is image data stored when the symbol / sound control unit 202b receives a variable effect start command, and P4 is image data that is switched when an operation to the effect button 119 is accepted during the button effective period. It is.

  First, at timing t4, the fluctuation starts. At time t5, the reach symbol is stopped and displayed. A period from timing t5 to timing t6 is a button valid period for receiving the operation of the effect button 119. At this time, information indicating that the reach symbol is to be released is notified when the operation of the effect button 119 is accepted during the button effective period. Thereby, a player's expectation can be maintained.

  When the operation to the effect button 119 is not accepted during the button effective period from the timing t5 to the timing t6, P3 is continued. Then, at timing t7, the display is stopped and displayed with a missing symbol. In the subsequent change, the continuous notice effect is started again from the first change. Thereby, the player can be made to recognize the end of the continuous notice effect at the time when the off symbol is stopped and displayed, and can recognize that the new continuous notice effect has been started at the time when the first change is started.

  Further, when an operation on the effect button 119 is received during the button effective period from the timing t5 to the timing t6, the operation is switched from P3 to P4 at the timing t6. Then, the reach is canceled and the chance eye is stopped and displayed at timing t7. Thereby, even when reach is stopped and displayed at an early stage of the continuous notice effect, the reach is canceled by accepting an operation to the effect button 119 during the button effective period, and the player can be expected. It should be noted that the continuous notice effect is continuously performed in the subsequent fluctuation.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, before the final change of the continuous notice effect is started, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed as the reach symbol, and the opportunity to accept the operation on the effect button 119 during the button effective period is an opportunity. Information indicating that the eyes are stopped and displayed is informed during the button effective period. Thereby, even when the reach symbol is stopped and displayed before the final change during the continuous notice effect, the player's expectation can be maintained.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, even when a reach symbol is stopped and displayed at an early stage such as immediately after the start of the production in a series of productions over a plurality of variable displays, the player's operation The player's sense of expectation can be maintained by notifying information indicating that the chance eyes are stopped and displayed in response to the acceptance of the game.

100 Pachinko machines (game machines)
104 Image display (display screen)
201 Main control unit (main control board)
202 Production control unit (production control board)
241 CPU
301 Acquisition Unit 302 Execution Unit (Execution Means)
303 Reception part (reception means)
304 determination unit (determination means)
305 Notification unit (notification means)
306 Output unit

Claims (1)

Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game when the start condition is satisfied;
A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying a symbol indicating a determination result by the special game determining means after the symbols are variably displayed in a predetermined symbol display means;
If it is determined that the special game is determined to be performed by the special game determination means, special game execution means for performing a special game advantageous to the player after the symbol display control means is stopped and displayed;
An effect executing means for performing an effect including an effect symbol variation effect comprising a change display and a stop display of a plurality of effect symbols in a predetermined effect symbol display means when the symbol display control means is variably displayed. ,
With
The production execution means
Reach effect from the stop display in the reach display mode in which at least two effect symbols of the plurality of effect symbols have a predetermined combination to the stop display in the suggestion display mode that suggests the determination result by the special game determination means Reach production execution means for performing,
The number of times the change display and stop display of the plurality of effect symbols are performed in the pseudo- continuous notice effect that can execute the change display and stop display of the plurality of effect symbols a plurality of times based on the determination result by the special game determination means (Hereinafter referred to as “number of fluctuations”) pseudo continuous notice effect specifying means,
A clear screen pseudo-continuous announcement attraction execution means the pseudo-continuous announcement attraction performed only variation time count which is identified as variable display of the performance symbols and stopping display by said pseudo-continuous announcement attraction specifying means,
Have
The reach production execution means includes:
The reach effect is performed in the variation of the plurality of effect symbols that will end the pseudo continuous notice effect by the pseudo continuous notice effect executing means,
The pseudo continuous notice effect specifying means is:
The higher the possibility that the special game will be performed by the special game execution means, the greater the number of fluctuations can be specified,
The pseudo continuous notice effect executing means is:
Wherein when the pseudo continuous announcement a variation before the thing made variations of terminating the effect of the continuing said pseudo-continuous announcement attraction, the reach a display mode indicating that the pseudo-continuous announcement attraction continues Rutotomoni to display stopping the plurality of performance symbols in the normal continuation suggested effect, before symbol reach the display mode for performing the next variable display from to display stopping the plurality of performance symbols in different opportunities first display mode the display mode A first special continuation suggestion effect that performs the next variable display after changing the plurality of effect symbols to the chance eye display mode if there is an operation from a player while the display is stopped in the reach display mode , or The plurality of effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the reach display mode, and when there is no operation from the player when the reach display mode is stopped and displayed, Gaming machine, characterized in that the output symbol from to display stopped at a predetermined display mode it is possible to carry out the second special continuous suggested effect of performing display following variations.

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