JP5779196B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a predetermined effect as a design is changed.

  Conventionally, the first symbol determination result is notified by changing the first symbol based on the establishment of the first start condition and then stopped, and the second symbol is displayed based on the establishment of the second start condition. There is a gaming machine that notifies the result of the second symbol determination by stopping after changing (for example, Patent Document 1). In such a conventional gaming machine, a special game is performed according to the result of the first symbol determination, and a game different from the special game is performed according to the result of the second symbol determination.

JP 2013-005849 A

  However, the first start condition and the second start condition are established independently, and in the conventional gaming machine, independent effects according to the respective determination results are performed. For this reason, there is room for improvement in terms of efficiently performing effects based on the two determinations.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing effects based on two determinations.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first start area, a second start area that can be changed between a first state in which a game ball hardly passes and a second state in which a game ball easily passes, the first start area, or the second start area. The first symbol control means for notifying the result of the first symbol determination by changing the first symbol on the first symbol display means and then stopping it on condition that the game ball passes to the starting area, and the first symbol Depending on the result of the symbol determination, the second symbol is changed on the second symbol display means on condition that the special game executing means for performing a special game advantageous to the player and the passing of the game ball to the third starting area are made. And a variable control means for changing the second starting area to the second state in accordance with the result of the second symbol determination. row first symbol effect in accordance with a variation of the first symbol A first symbol presentation control means, and a second symbol presentation control means for performing predetermined effect in accordance with a variation of the second symbol, the first symbol effect control means, based on the first symbol of the determination results Te, as the first graphic effect is capable of executing a second effect and performed after the first effect and the first effect, the second symbol presentation control means, as the predetermined effect, the second effect And a notification effect indicating the result of the second symbol determination, and the second symbol effect control means performs the suggestion effect before the second effect is executed. And after execution of the second effect, the execution of all or part of the suggested effect is restricted even if the suggestive effect can be executed based on the result of the first symbol determination.

  According to the present invention, an effect based on two determinations can be efficiently performed.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure which shows an example of the kind of result of the special symbol determination and the normal symbol determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment The figure which shows an example of the universal figure change production performed in the liquid crystal display 5 of the pachinko machine 1 The figure which shows an example of the general figure change production when the special design is not changing The figure which shows the kind of image displayed by the result of the production of this embodiment The figure which shows the combination of the display image in case two images are displayed The figure which shows the combination of the display image in case three images are displayed The figure which shows an example of a screen in case three images are displayed simultaneously as a result of presentation The flowchart which shows an example of the main process performed by the game control part 100 Detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of gate switch processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special symbol processing of step S4 in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the jackpot determination process of step S407 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S408 of FIG. FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416. Detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing in step S5 of FIG. FIG. 12 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the game state setting processing of step S612 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the process performed in the production | presentation control part 130. Detailed flowchart of command control processing in step S1001 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the special figure change effect process in step S1304 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the common figure change effect process in step S1308 of FIG. The figure which shows the case where a suggestion image can be displayed by the execution situation of special figure change production The figure which shows the case where the display of the suggestion image is prohibited by the execution situation of the special figure change production The figure which shows the case where a suggestion image can be displayed when a pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect is performed The figure which shows the case where a suggestion image can be displayed when a continuous production is performed The figure which shows an example when the execution of a usual figure change effect is possible and execution is prohibited by the execution situation of a special figure change effect The figure which shows the other example in the case where execution is prohibited and execution is prohibited according to the execution situation of special figure change production

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Example of schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a game board 2 provided with an accessory related to winning or determination (lottery), and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the upper plate 28 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the handle 20 Fired into the game area 10. This game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to the upper position in the game area 10 and contacted with the game nails, windmills, etc. It falls along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

  The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to the launching device. Below the upper plate 28, a lower plate 29 for collecting prize balls is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 23 arranged close to the lower plate 29, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are arranged below the lower plate 29. Drop into a box not shown.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, a first gate 15, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a prize and a winning combination. It has been. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the second gate 16, and the electric tulip are used as a prize and a winning combination. 17 is provided.

  The game ball launched into the game area 10 enters the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2. And win. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The first start port 11 as the first start region is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 as the second start region is operating the electric tulip 17 as a normal electric accessory. It is a starting port that is opened only when it is open. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins through the first start port 11, or when a game ball wins through the second start port 12, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player Is determined, and the determination result is displayed on the display 4 described later.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations (lottery) are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination (special symbol lottery)”.

  The special winning opening 13 is a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the big prize opening 13. The special winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the jackpot game in which the above-mentioned plate is operated to open the jackpot 13. Is executed. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played.

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 is configured to change its posture between a closed posture (see FIG. 1) in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 and an open posture (not shown) in which the second starting port 12 is opened. ing.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened although the prize ball is not paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily passed by the operation of the electric tulip 17. Become. In the following description, the determination (lottery) executed on the condition that the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is referred to as “normal symbol determination (lottery)”.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination (lottery) is performed.

[Configuration example of presentation means of pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 has various effects such as a liquid crystal display 5, a movable accessory 7, a speaker 24, a panel lamp 25, and a rotation effect device 38, 39 is provided. Further, the frame member 3 incorporates a frame lamp 37 (see FIG. 4) not shown in FIG.

  The liquid crystal display 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and is provided at a position that can be easily viewed by a player. The liquid crystal display 5 includes various display objects such as a decorative symbol for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a reserved image displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held. An effect image including is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and performs various effects, for example, by moving in a predetermined direction or by causing a built-in light emitting element (for example, LED) to emit light. . The movable accessory 7 operates according to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color. The rotation effect devices 38 and 39 perform various effects by using a built-in light emitting element and a rotating body that rotates around the light emitting element. The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting music, sound, sound effects and the like so as to synchronize with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display 5.

[Configuration example of operation means of the pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The effect key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is performed.

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the first It has a special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, and a game state indicator 47.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, as a determination symbol, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” ”Is stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. Whether or not the result of the normal symbol is hit is notified by the lighting pattern of the normal symbol indicator 45 (per short opening, per long opening or loss). The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  In the following description, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 is called “special symbol”, and the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 45 is “normal symbol”. Shall be called.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls to be paid out as prize balls.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game control unit 100 that controls execution of determination (lottery), control of a jackpot game, command transmission processing to the effect control unit 130, and the game control unit. An effect control unit 130 that comprehensively controls effects based on commands received from 100, an image sound control unit 140 that controls effects by images and sounds, and lamp control that controls effects by various lamps and movable accessories 7 Part 150 is provided. In addition to the one shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a payout control unit (not shown) that controls the payout of prize balls.

[Configuration of Game Control Unit 100]
The game control unit 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. Based on the program stored in the ROM 102, the CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to the number of payout prize balls such as internal lottery and determination of winning. The RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control unit 100 includes a first start port switch (SW) 111, a second start port switch (SW) 112, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, a gate switch (SW) 114, a big prize port switch (SW) 115, a large A winning port control unit 116, a normal winning port switch (SW) 117, and the display 4 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving in response to a control signal from the game control unit 100. To do. The gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 15 or the gate 16 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 115 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 13 and outputs the detection signal to the game control unit 100. In response to a control signal from the game control unit 100, the special winning opening control unit 116 opens and closes the special winning opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special winning opening 13 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The normal winning port switch 117 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 14, and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  When the detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big winning port switch 115, or the normal winning port switch 117 is input, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 receives the place where the game ball has won a prize. The payout control unit is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control unit.

  The CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random number. Further, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and executes the second special symbol determination using the acquired random number. When the result of the special symbol determination is a big win, the special game is executed by opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control unit 116. In addition, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And if the result of normal symbol determination is successful, the 2nd start port 12 will be temporarily opened by operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing part 113.

  In addition, the CPU 101 transmits information indicating the start and stop of variation of the special symbol to the effect control unit 130. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits information regarding the variation setting of the winning probability of the special symbol lottery and the variation setting of the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery to the effect control unit 130. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits, to the effect control unit 130, data indicating the special symbol variation time reduction setting, information for notifying the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 that the game ball has won. .

  In addition, the CPU 101 executes the following processing on the display device 4. That is, when the CPU 101 executes the first special symbol determination, the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and then the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the CPU 101 executes the second special symbol determination, the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42 and then the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. Further, when the normal symbol determination is executed, the CPU 101 displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45 in a variable manner, and then stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result.

  Further, the CPU 101 displays the number of holdings for the first special symbol determination on the first special symbol holding display 43, displays the number of holdings for the second special symbol determination on the second special symbol holding display 44, and determines the normal symbol determination. Is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 46. Further, the CPU 101 causes the gaming state display 47 to display the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

[Configuration of Production Control Unit 130]
The effect control unit 130 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. Based on the program stored in the ROM 132, the CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 131 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 130 sets the production content based on data indicating the result of the special symbol determination and the like sent from the game control unit 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the production | presentation key 27 is received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The effect control unit 130 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect contents to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

[Configuration of Image Sound Control Unit 140]
The image sound control unit 140 includes a CPU 141, a ROM 142, and a RAM 143. Based on the program stored in the ROM 142, the CPU 141 performs arithmetic processing when controlling an image expressing the content of the effect. Although not shown in the figure, the image sound control unit 140 is a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 and an sound DSP that generates sound data output from the speaker 24. (Digital Signal Processor). The CPU 141 controls the operation of the VDP and the sound DSP by generating a control signal based on the command from the effect control unit 130 and the program stored in the ROM 142 and outputting it to the VDP and the sound DSP.

  Connected to the acoustic DSP are an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data related to music, voice, sound effects, etc., and an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP. The acoustic DSP reads the acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24.

  The VDP includes an image ROM that stores material data necessary for generating the effect image, a drawing engine that executes the rendering process of the effect image, and an output circuit that outputs the effect image drawn by the drawing engine to the liquid crystal display 5. Have. The drawing engine draws the effect image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the CPU 141. The output circuit outputs the effect image drawn in the frame buffer to the liquid crystal display 5 at a predetermined timing.

[Configuration of Lamp Controller 150]
The lamp control unit 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. The CPU 151 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the operation of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the movable accessory 7 based on the program stored in the ROM 152. The RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating the light emission patterns of the light emitting elements included in the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 25, and the movable accessory 7. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the movable accessory 7.

  The CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153, and the light emission of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the movable accessory 7. Controls the light emission of the device. Further, the CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153 and drives the motor for operating the movable accessory 7. Control.

[Outline of presentation of gaming machine of this embodiment]
Next, an outline of effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. First, the types of special symbol determination and normal symbol determination results prepared in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of types of results of the special symbol determination and the normal symbol determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a first big hit, a second big hit, a third big hit, a loss, and the like are prepared as a result of the special symbol determination of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. When the special symbol determination results in the first big hit, after the action (16 rounds (hereinafter referred to as “R”)) to open the grand prize winning opening 13 is performed 16 times, the game proceeds to the probability change gaming state. . When the state changes to the probable gaming state, the probability that the big symbol is won in the special symbol determination becomes a state (for example, 1/30) higher than the normal (for example, 1/300), and the electric tulip 17 becomes easy to operate and is second. It becomes a state (game state with a short time) that a game ball can easily win a prize at the start port 12. Further, when the second jackpot is reached, the game shifts to the probability change gaming state after the 10R jackpot game. When the third jackpot is won, the game state with a short time (low probability gaming state) is entered after the 10R jackpot game.

  The type of jackpot is determined by lottery using symbol random numbers, which will be described later. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the case where the special symbol determination relating to the winning at the second starting port 12 is performed is more than the case where the special symbol determining relating to the winning at the first starting port 11 is performed. Constructed advantageously for the player. For example, when a game ball wins the second start port 12, the ratio of the first big hit (16R probability change) is high, and when the game ball wins the first start port 11, the ratio of the second big hit (10R probability change) is high. For this reason, the player who wins the second starting port 12 is more likely to acquire more prize balls.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 5, the result of the normal symbol determination of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes per short opening, per long opening, and loss.

  As a result of the normal symbol determination, if it is per short opening, one of the three LEDs (two circle LEDs and one “x” LED) in the normal symbol display 45 LED (for example, the left side) lights up. As a result of the normal symbol determination, when a long open is reached, two circle LEDs among the three LEDs in the normal symbol display 45 are lit. If the normal symbol determination results in a loss, the “x” marked LED among the three LEDs on the normal symbol display 45 is lit.

  As a result of the normal symbol determination, when the short opening is reached, the electric tulip 17 is operated and the second start port 12 is opened for a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second × 1 time). On the other hand, if the result of the normal symbol determination is that the long opening is reached, the electric tulip 17 is activated and the second starting port 12 is opened for a relatively long time (for example, 5.6 seconds × 1 time). Since the second start port 12 is opened for a relatively long time, the game ball can easily win the second start port 12.

  Next, an effect based on the results of the special symbol determination and the normal symbol determination (ordinary symbol variation effect) will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a general fluctuation effect performed in the liquid crystal display 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a decorative symbol 51 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. The decorative symbol 51 changes in accordance with the change of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and stops in response to the stop of the special symbol. As one of the special figure variation effects performed according to the variation of the special symbol, an effect of changing the decorative symbol 51 is performed. On the other hand, a general pattern change effect is performed according to the change of the normal symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, there may be an effect in which an image 52 imitating a cannon appears as a normal pattern change effect according to a change in a normal symbol. For example, an image 52 simulating a cannon may appear while the decorative design 51 is changing. When the cannon image 52 appears, an effect is produced in which a bullet 53 is fired from the cannon toward the target 54. When the bullet 53 reaches the target 54, the bullet 53 explodes (FIG. 6B), and then the result is displayed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6C, a notification image 55 indicating a character and a suggestion image 56 that is an image written as “super hot” may be displayed. The notification image 55 is an image for notifying the result of the normal symbol determination, and when the character image is displayed, it indicates that it is determined that the long symbol is released in the normal symbol determination.

  The suggestion image 56 is an image that suggests the contents of a special symbol variation effect (variation effect according to the variation of the special symbol) performed in the current variation of the special symbol, and an image in which “Gekiatsu” is displayed is displayed. Then, it is highly possible that the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit. There are a plurality of types of suggestion images 56 that suggest special figure variation effects based on special symbol determination. These multiple types of images will be described in detail later.

  In addition, even when the special symbol does not fluctuate, there is a case where the usual figure fluctuating effect using the cannon image 53 is performed.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a general diagram change effect when the special symbol is not changed. As shown in FIG. 7, the decorative symbol 51 is stopped, and the result of the previous special symbol determination is still displayed. In this case, when the game ball passes through the gate 15 or 16, normal symbol determination is performed, and the normal symbol is changed in the normal symbol display 45. The effect shown in FIG. 7 is performed according to the variation of the normal symbol, and as a result, the character image may be displayed as the notification image 55 as shown in FIG. By displaying this character, it is notified that the result of the normal symbol determination is per long release. As described above, when the special symbol does not change, one image (character image) may be displayed as a result of the production.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the types of images displayed as a result of the effects of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the type of image, the image of the character, the image written “chance”, the image written “Gekiatsu”, “button” The image data of the image written as “X”, the image written as “Pseudo-ream”, the image written as “Zone”, the image written as “Pachilog”, and the image of “X” mark are stored. .

  The image of the character is an image indicating that the long symbol has been reached in the normal symbol determination, and is a notification image 55 that notifies the result of the normal symbol determination.

  Each image written as “chance”, “super hot”, “button”, “pseudo-ream”, or “zone” is an image that suggests whether the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit or not, The suggestion image 56 suggests the content of

  For example, a “chance” image is an image that suggests that a reach effect will be performed in a special figure variation effect to be performed in the future, and if this image is displayed, there is a low possibility of being a big hit. In addition, the “super hot” image is an image indicating that there is a high probability of being a big hit in the current variation of the special symbol. Further, for example, the “button” image is an image that suggests that an effect using the effect button 26 is performed in a special figure variation effect to be performed in the future. In addition, for example, the “pseudo-continuous” image is an image that suggests that a pseudo-continuous notice effect in which the decorative symbol 51 is changed and then temporarily stopped and changed again is performed. In addition, the “zone” image is an image that suggests a continuous effect performed in the variation of a plurality of special symbols.

  Further, the “patilog” image is an image showing that game history points are given that are not based on the results of the special symbol determination and the normal symbol determination. Here, the game history points are points given according to the progress of the game by the player. For example, when a player starts a game, he / she makes a setting for accumulating game history points on a predetermined screen, and when such a setting is made, the game history is accumulated according to the progress of subsequent games. Is done. Game history points are awarded according to the accumulated game history. For example, game history points are awarded according to the number of jackpots, the number of changes in special symbols, or lottery. Then, at the end of the game, the player performs a game end operation on a predetermined screen, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 responds to the code (for example, QR code (registration) corresponding to the given game history point in response to the operation. Trademark)). The player uses a generated code to access a server on the Internet using, for example, a mobile phone, and game history points are accumulated on the server. For example, the player can obtain various benefits based on the accumulated game history points.

  Further, the “x” mark image is an image that suggests that the result is not advantageous to the player, and is an image that informs that the result of the normal symbol determination is a losing or per short opening. In addition, the “x” mark image may indicate that the result of the special symbol determination is a loss. Even when the “×” mark image is displayed, the special symbol determination result may be a big hit with a low probability.

  As described above, the result of the effect shown in FIG. 6C is displayed using the image shown in FIG.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a combination of display images when two images are displayed. When two images shown in FIG. 8 are displayed, they are displayed in any of the combinations shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, when two images are displayed on the screen, a character is displayed on the left side of the screen, an “x” mark image, a “chance” image, a “super hot” image, and a “button” ”Image,“ pseudo-continuous ”image,“ zone ”image, or“ patilog ”image. Character images are not displayed on both the left and right sides.

  For example, if a character is displayed on the left side and a “pseudo-continuous” image is displayed on the right side, the result of the normal symbol determination is per long opening (per long opening is confirmed), and the special figure currently being performed It is suggested that the pseudo continuous notice effect is performed in the variable effect (the possibility that the pseudo continuous notice effect is performed is high).

  In addition, when a “patilog” image is displayed on the left side, an image other than the “patilog” image and the character image is displayed on the right side. That is, when the “patilog” image is displayed, the character is not displayed, indicating that the result of the normal symbol determination is a loss or short open. A “patilog” image is never displayed on either side.

  Moreover, three images may be displayed simultaneously among the images shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating combinations of display images when three images are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when three images are displayed at the same time, an image of the character indicating the result of the normal symbol determination is displayed on the left side, a “patilog” image is displayed on the right side, and the result of the special symbol determination is displayed on the upper side. Based on the “x” mark image, the “chance” image, the “super hot” image, the “button” image, the “pseudo-continuous” image, and the “zone” image are displayed. For example, when a character image, a “patilog” image, and a “gekiatsu” image are displayed as three images, it is notified that the result of the normal symbol determination is per long opening, and game history points are given. It is suggested that the result of the special symbol determination is highly likely to be a big hit.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen when three images are simultaneously displayed as a result of the performance. As shown in FIG. 11, a character image is displayed on the left side as a notification image 55 for notifying the result of the normal symbol determination, and a “chance” image is displayed on the upper side as a suggestion image 56 based on the special symbol determination. On the right side, a “patilog” image that is not based on these determinations may be displayed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the normal symbol variation effect according to the variation of the normal symbol is performed, and as a result of the effect, the notification image 55 for notifying the result of the normal symbol determination and the special image Displaying at least two images of a suggestion image 56 that suggests the contents of the special symbol variation effect based on the result of the symbol determination and an image 57 (“patilog” image) that is not based on the normal symbol determination and the special symbol determination. Is possible. Thus, by displaying a plurality of images simultaneously, the result of the normal symbol determination can be notified and the result of the special symbol determination (or the content of the special symbol variation effect) can be suggested.

[Main processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the main process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of main processing executed by the game control unit 100. The game control unit 100 repeats a series of processes shown in FIG. 12 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 12 and subsequent figures is performed by the CPU 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and normal symbol random numbers (step S1). Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot or a loss. The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (16R probability variation jackpot, 10R normal jackpot, etc.) when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss. The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) when the special symbol is variably displayed. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether the normal symbol lottery is won or lost. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal design random number vary within a predetermined range, and are incremented by “1” every time the process of step S1 is performed. In step S1, when each random number reaches a preset maximum value, each random number is reset.

  Subsequent to step S1, the CPU 101 executes a start port switch (SW) process (step S2). In the start port switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111 or the second start port switch 112, and each random number (big hit random number, For the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number), values at the time when the detection signal is input are acquired and stored in the RAM 103. The starter switch process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S2, the CPU 101 executes a gate switch (SW) process (step S3). In the gate switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114, and when there is a detection signal input, acquires the value of the normal symbol random number updated in the process of step S1, Store in the RAM 103. This gate switch processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S3, the CPU 101 executes special symbol processing (step S4). As will be described in detail later, in the special symbol processing, whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, and the type of jackpot (big hit symbol) in the case of a big hit are determined. Further, the CPU 101 executes special symbol determination using the random number acquired in the start port switch process in step S2, and causes the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 to display the special symbols in a variable manner. The special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. The special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S4, the CPU 101 executes normal symbol processing (step S5). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 101 executes the normal symbol determination using the normal symbol random number acquired in the gate switch process of step S3, displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45, and then displays the result of the normal symbol determination. The normal symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S5, the CPU 101 executes a special prize opening process for opening and closing the special prize opening 13 via the special prize opening control unit 116 when the special symbol determination in the special symbol process in step S4 is a big hit. (Step S6). The special winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S6, the CPU 101 executes electric tulip processing (step S7). In the electric tulip process, the CPU 101 operates the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol process in step S5 is won. The electric tulip process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S7, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling payout of prize balls according to the prize (step S8). Specifically, when the game ball wins any one of the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14, the CPU 101 has the number of awards corresponding to the winning place. Pay out the ball. For example, the CPU 101 pays out three prize balls when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, and 10 prize balls when a game ball is won at the big prize port 13. Pay out.

  Subsequent to step S8, the CPU 101 executes output processing (step S9). In the output process of step S9, the CPU 101 stores the start port switch process of step S2, the gate switch process of step S3, the special symbol process of step S4, the normal symbol process of step S5, the big prize mouth process of step S6, and the like in the RAM 103. Various set commands are transmitted to the effect control unit 130.

[Start-up switch processing by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the details of the start port switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in step S201, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 11). Determine. Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is turned “ON” (step S201: YES), the number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (for example, 4) for the first special symbol determination (step S202).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S202: YES), the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S203). Then, the CPU 101 acquires values of various random numbers (a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number of the random number data D1) updated by the process of step S1, and stores them in the RAM 103 (step S204).

  Here, various random numbers acquired in response to the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 11 are stored in the RAM 103, so that the special symbol determination related to the holding ball whose holding number U1 is increased in step S203. The rights will be withheld. Although the details will be described later, the reserved special symbol determination right is digested in the special symbol processing of step S4, and the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped after a predetermined time has passed. The result is notified.

  Subsequently, the CPU 101 executes pre-determination processing based on various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 in step S204 (step S205). The pre-determination process is a process for determining the right to hold a special symbol determination, and is a process for generating pre-determination information indicating the determination result by determining whether or not the jackpot, the type of jackpot, the variation pattern, etc. . After that, the CPU 101 sets a special symbol hold command including pre-determination information in the RAM 103 (step S206). The special symbol hold command is a command for notifying that the special symbol determination is held, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the output process in step S9 of FIG. In the prior determination process in step S205, the various random numbers acquired in step S204 may be generated as they are as the prior determination information, and the prior determination information may be included in the special symbol hold command.

  When it is determined “NO” in step S201, when it is determined “NO” in step S202, or when the process of step S206 is executed, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S207. In step S207, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 12). Here, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is “ON” (step S207: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (for example, 4) of the second special symbol determination (step S208).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S208: YES), the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S209). Then, the CPU 101 acquires various random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated in the process of step S1, and stores them in the RAM 103 (step S210).

  Then, the CPU 101 uses the various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 by the process of step S210 to execute a pre-determination process in the same manner as the process of step S205 (step S211), and a special symbol hold command including pre-determination information Is set in the RAM 103 (step S212).

  When it is determined “NO” in step S207, when it is determined “NO” in step S208, or when the process of step S212 is performed, the CPU 101 ends the start port switch process, and performs the gate switch process. Proceed with the process.

[Gate switch processing by game control unit 100]
FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 is “based on whether a detection signal from the gate switch 114 (ON signal indicating that the gate switch 114 is“ ON ”) is input. It is determined whether or not “ON” is set (step S301).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 is turned “ON” (step S301: YES), the normal symbol determination hold number G stored in the RAM 103 is equal to the normal symbol determination maximum hold number Gmax (for example, 4 ) Is determined (step S302).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number G is less than the maximum hold number Gmax (step S302: YES), the CPU 101 updates the hold number G to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S303). A normal symbol random number used for symbol determination is acquired and stored in the RAM 103 (step S304). Next, the CPU 101 performs a preliminary determination process on the normal symbol random number stored in step S304, and sets a normal symbol hold command including the result of the preliminary determination process in the RAM 103 (step S305). The normal symbol hold command includes information indicating whether the result of the normal symbol determination is per short opening, per long opening, or lost.

[Special symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process of step S4 in FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 15, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether a special game (during a big hit game) is in progress based on information stored in the RAM 103, for example (step S401). If it is determined that a special game is being played (step S401: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the special game is not being played (step S401: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S402). Here, when it is determined that the special symbol is not in a variable display (step S402: NO), it is determined whether or not the holding number U2 of the second special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is “1” or more. (Step S403) When it is determined that the number is “1” or more (Step S403: YES), “1” is subtracted from the holding number U2 to digest only one holding ball (Step S404).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the number of holdings U <b> 2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (the second special symbol determination is not held) (step S <b> 403: NO), the number of held first special symbol determinations stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether or not U1 is “1” or more (step S405). When it is determined that U1 is “1” or more (step S405: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of holdings U1 and 1 is held. Only digest (step S406). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S405 that the number of holds U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S405: NO), the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting command in the RAM 103 and ends the special symbol processing shown in FIG.

  The CPU 101 executes jackpot determination processing following step S404 or step S406 (step S407). Hereinafter, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S501). Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S404 of FIG. 15, the big hit random number (step S2 of step S2) related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U2 in the process of step S404. It is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the RAM 103 by the process matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102. Thereby, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit. Note that when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than usual. On the other hand, when determining whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S406 in FIG. 15, the CPU 101 determines a big hit random number related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U1 in the process of step S406 (the RAM 103 in the process of step S2). Whether or not the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102 matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in the ROM 102. Thus, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit.

  Here, when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot (step S501: YES), the CPU 101 determines a symbol random number determination process based on the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above jackpot random number. Is performed (step S502). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines which of the random numbers assigned to each of a plurality of types of jackpots stored in advance in the ROM 102 is the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2. To determine the type of jackpot. Then, the CPU 101 sets a jackpot symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type as setting information in the RAM 103 (step S503).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that it is not a big hit (step S501: NO), the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the result of the special symbol determination is a loss in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S504).

  After the process of step S503 or the process of step S504, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination process and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 15, following the jackpot determination process in step S407, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern setting process (step S408). Hereinafter, the variation pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 is a jackpot (step S510). When the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination process in step S407 (step S510: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation pattern table for jackpot in the RAM 103 (step S511). The variation pattern table for jackpot stores variation patterns such as variation times of 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, 120 seconds.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot determination process of step S407 is not a big hit (step S510: NO), that is, when it is determined that the game is lost in the jackpot determination process of step S407, the CPU 101 performs a reach random number determination process (step S512). . In the reach random number determination process, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the reach random number stored in the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process matches a value stored in the ROM 102 in advance. Based on the determination result, the CPU 101 determines whether or not to perform a reach effect (step S513). When the CPU 101 determines that the reach effect is to be performed (step S513: YES), the CPU 101 sets a reach variation pattern table (step S514). The reach variation pattern table stores variation patterns such as variation times of 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, and 120 seconds. When it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S513: NO), the CPU 101 sets a variation pattern table for loss (step S515). In the variation pattern table for loss, variation patterns such as 2 seconds and 8 seconds are stored.

  After the process of step S511, step S514, or step S515, the CPU 101 performs a variation pattern random number determination process (step S516). Specifically, in step S516, the CPU 101 uses the set variation pattern table to store the jackpot random number (the jackpot random number used in the determination process in step S407) in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above jackpot random number. A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number.

  In this way, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the variation pattern random number acquired in step S2 and the variation pattern table set based on whether or not the jackpot. The determined variation pattern is set in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S517). Based on this variation pattern, the content of the special figure variation effect is determined by the effect control unit 130. After the process of step S517, the CPU 101 ends the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 17, and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 15, following the process of step S <b> 408, the CPU 101 indicates the symbol setting information set in step S <b> 407, the variation pattern setting information set in step S <b> 408, and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A special symbol variation start command including information and the like is generated and set in the RAM 103 (step S409). This special symbol variation start command is a command for instructing the execution of the effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG.

  Subsequent to the process in step S409, the CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the setting information included in the variation start command set in the step S409 (step S410), and measures the variation time. Start (step S411). The special symbol variation display is performed using the second special symbol display 42 when the processing of steps S407 to S409 is performed subsequent to the processing of step S404, and is performed following the processing of step S406. In the case of failure, the first special symbol display 41 is used.

  When the CPU 101 determines “YES” in the process of step S402 or when the process of step S411 is executed, the CPU 101 performs the change corresponding to the change pattern set in the process of step S408 from the start of the measurement of the change time in step S411. It is determined whether time has passed (step S412).

  If the CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S412: YES), the CPU 101 sets a special symbol variation stop command for notifying that the variation display of the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 103 (step S413), and step S410. The variation display of the special symbol started in the process is terminated (step S414), and the measured variation time is reset (step S415). Thereby, in the 1st special symbol display 41 or the 2nd special symbol display 42, the symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot determination processing of Step S407 (the jackpot symbol and the lost symbol according to the type of jackpot) is stopped and displayed. The result of the special symbol determination is notified. The change stop command set in the process of step S413 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG.

  After the process of step S415, the CPU 101 executes a stop process (step S416). Details of the stop process will be described later.

  If “YES” is determined in step S401, “NO” is determined in step S405, “NO” is determined in step S412, or if the process of step S416 is performed, the CPU 101 The special symbol process is terminated, and the normal symbol process in step S5 of FIG. 12 is executed.

[Processing during stop by game control unit 100]
Next, the stop process in step S416 in FIG. 15 will be described. FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart illustrating the stop process in step S416 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot based on the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 (step S480). If the CPU 101 determines that the game is a jackpot (step S480: YES), the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON” (step S481).

  Following the processing of step S481, the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag and the probability change game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S482). Following the processing in step S482, the CPU 101 starts opening (step S483), and sets an opening command in the RAM 103 (step S484). This opening command is a command for causing the effect control unit 130 to perform an opening effect that is started according to the result of the jackpot determination process. The command is executed by executing the output process in step S9 in FIG. It is transmitted to the effect control unit 130. Thereby, the opening effect for notifying a player that the special winning opening 13 is opened is performed.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (ie, lose) (step S480: NO), it determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (step S485). If it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (step S485: YES), the auxiliary game remaining number J stored in the RAM 103 is decremented by “1”, and the J is updated ( Step S486). The auxiliary game remaining count J indicates the number of remaining special symbol fluctuations (the number of executions of the special symbol determination) in which the auxiliary game state is maintained, and is set in a game state setting process that is executed after the jackpot game is performed. . Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  Subsequent to the process of step S486, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the auxiliary game remaining count J is “0” (step S487). Here, if it is determined that the auxiliary game remaining number J is “0” (step S487: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to “OFF” (step S488).

  When the process of step S488 is executed, when it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is not “ON” (step S485: NO), or when it is determined that the auxiliary game remaining number J is not “0” (step S487: NO) ), The CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489).

  When it is determined that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489: YES), the CPU 101 subtracts “1” from the high probability game remaining number X stored in the RAM 103, and updates the X. (Step S490). Here, the high probability game remaining count X indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is performed in the high probability game state, and is set in a game state setting process (described later) executed after the jackpot game is performed. .

  Subsequent to step S490, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game residual count X is “0” (step S491). Here, when it is determined that the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S491: YES), the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “OFF” (step S492).

  When the process of step S492 is executed, when the process of step S484 is executed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (step S489: NO), or the high probability remaining game count X is “ When it is determined that it is not “0” (step S491: NO), the CPU 101 ends the suspension process of FIG.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the normal symbol processing executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol process in step S5 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S501). The auxiliary flag is a flag that is set to “ON” when the result of the normal symbol determination is a win, and is a flag that indicates whether or not a hit game in which the electric tulip 17 is activated. The electric tulip 17 operates in a predetermined pattern when the result of normal symbol determination is a win. The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is the auxiliary gaming state (whether or not the auxiliary gaming flag is ON). The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether the hit type is per long opening or short opening. If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S501: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S501: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 45 is being displayed (step S502). If it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed (step S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol determination pending number G stored in the RAM 103 is equal to or greater than "1" (step S503). Here, when it is determined that the number of holds G is not “1” or more (step S503: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol processing of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the reserved number G is “1” or more (step S503: YES), the CPU 101 updates the reserved number G to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S504), and executes normal symbol random number determination processing. (Step S505). Specifically, the normal symbol random number acquired in the process of step S3 in response to the game ball passing through the gate 15 or the gate 16 is the winning value of the normal symbol random number stored in the ROM 102 (auxiliary game state). It is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win based on whether or not it matches (depends on whether or not) (step S506). When the gaming state is the auxiliary gaming state, the probability that the result of the normal symbol determination is a hit is higher than usual.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is not successful (step S506: NO), the CPU 101 sets the lost symbol in the RAM 103 (step S507).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S506: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the normal symbol determination is a long open hit (step S508). In the ROM 102, as a winning value of the normal symbol random number, a winning value per long opening that will open the second starting port 12 for a long time after winning and a short opening per second that will open the second starting port 12 for a short time are stored. The winning value is set. CPU101 determines whether it is per long release based on the acquired normal symbol random number. In addition to the normal symbol random number (first normal symbol random number) for determining the success of the normal symbol determination, a random number (second ordinary symbol random number) for determining the type of the normal symbol hit may be provided. Good. In this case, it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the first normal symbol random number, and in the case of winning, the winning type (per long opening or per short opening) is determined based on the second ordinary symbol random number. Also good.

  When it determines with it being per long release (step S508: YES), CPU101 sets the symbol per long release to RAM103 (step S509). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not per long release (step S508: NO), the CPU 101 sets a symbol per short release in the RAM 103 (step S510).

  Following the processing in step S507, the processing in step S509, or the processing in step S510, the CPU 101 determines that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an auxiliary based on whether or not the auxiliary gaming flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON. It is determined whether or not the game state is set (step S511).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the auxiliary gaming state (step S511: NO), it sets the normal symbol variation time, which is the time for the normal symbol display 45 to display the normal symbol variably, for example, 25 seconds (step S512). On the contrary, when it is determined that the state is the auxiliary game state (step S511: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to a relatively short value, for example, 2 seconds (step S513). The normal symbol variation time set by the processing of step S512 or step S513 is temporarily stored in the RAM 103.

  Following the processing of step S512 or step S513, the CPU 101 sets a normal symbol variation start command indicating that the variation of the normal symbol starts in the RAM 103 (step S514). Next, the CPU 101 starts normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display 45 (step S515), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display (step S516).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol change display is being performed on the normal symbol display unit 45 (step S502: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the normal symbol change display (step S517). Specifically, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is based on whether or not the elapsed time when measurement is started by the process of step S515 has reached the normal symbol fluctuation time set in the process of step S512 or step S513. It is determined whether or not the end timing has come. Here, when it is determined that the end timing has not come (step S517: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol variation display end timing has come (step S517: YES), the CPU 101 sets a normal symbol variation stop command indicating that the normal symbol variation display is stopped in the RAM 103 (step S518). Then, the normal symbol change display by the normal symbol display 45 is terminated (step S519). Specifically, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display 45 to stop-display the symbol set in the process of step S507, step S509, or step S510. Thereby, the result of the normal symbol determination is notified to the player.

  Following the process of step S519, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the process of step S515 (step S520). Then, similarly to step S506, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S521). If it is determined that the win is a win (step S521: YES), the auxiliary flag is set to “ON”. Set (step S522). When this auxiliary flag is set to “ON”, the electric tulip 17 operates.

  After the process of step S522, when it determines with NO by the process of step S517, or when it determines with NO by the process of step S521, CPU101 complete | finishes the normal symbol process of FIG.

[Big prize opening process by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the details of the big prize opening process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S481. When the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening is being performed (step S602).

  If it is during opening (step S602: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S603). If the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the CPU 101 sets the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 according to the result of the big hit determination process (step S604), and the big winning opening with the set opening pattern. 13 open control is started (step S605). After the process of step S605, the CPU 101 next executes a process of step S607.

  On the other hand, if the opening is not in progress (step S602: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether the ending is in progress (step S606). If it is not ending (step S606: NO), the CPU 101 next executes the process of step S607. If it is ending (step S606: YES), the CPU 101 next executes a process of step S611.

  In step S607, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening control of the special winning opening 13 with the opening pattern set in step S604 has ended. If the determination result is affirmative (step S607: YES), the CPU 101 ends the opening control of the special winning opening 13 (step S608). Subsequently, the CPU 101 sets an ending command in the RAM 103 (step S609). The ending command set here is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the output process of step 9 in FIG. In response to receiving the ending command, the effect control unit 130 executes an ending effect indicating that the jackpot game ends. Next, the CPU 101 starts measuring the ending time (S610).

  If the CPU 101 performs the process of step S610 or determines YES in the process of step S606, the CPU 101 determines whether a preset ending time has elapsed (step S611). If the ending time has elapsed (step S611: YES), the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process (step S612). Details of the game state setting process will be described later. After the game state setting process in step S612, the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag to OFF (step S613).

  If NO is determined in the process of step S601, NO is determined in the process of step S603, NO is determined in the process of step S607, NO is determined in the process of step S611, or the process of step S613 Is executed, the CPU 101 ends the special winning opening process shown in FIG.

[Game state setting process by game control unit 100]
Next, the gaming state setting process in step S612 of FIG. 20 will be described. FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process in step S612 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of jackpot is a probability change jackpot with a transition to the high probability gaming state (step S630). When it is a probable big hit (step S630: YES), the CPU 101 sets the probable game flag ON (step S631). Subsequently, the CPU 101 sets Xmax to the high probability remaining game count X (step S632). Here, Xmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Xmax. Since a very large value Xmax is set to X, the gaming machine 1 will be the next big hit until the high probability remaining game count X becomes zero in practice.

  After the process of step S632, the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to ON (step S633). Thereafter, the CPU 101 sets Jmax to the auxiliary game remaining count J (step S634). Jmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Jmax.

  On the other hand, if it is not a probable big hit (step S630: NO), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to ON (step S635), and sets 100 to the auxiliary game remaining count J (step S636).

  When the process of step S634 or the process of step S636 is executed, the CPU 101 ends the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the electric tulip process in step S7 of FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 22 is a detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701). If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S701: NO), the CPU 101 ends the electric tulip process.

  When determining that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702). Here, when it is determined that the electric tulip 17 is not in operation (step S702: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the auxiliary gaming flag is ON, whereby the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the auxiliary gaming state. It is determined whether or not (step S703).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the auxiliary gaming state (step S703: NO), it determines whether or not it is a long release based on the symbol set in step S509 or step S510 (step S704). When it is determined that it is not per long opening (step S704: NO), the CPU 101 sets, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 second is performed in the RAM 103 as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17. (Step S705).

  When it is determined that it is per long opening (step S704: YES), the CPU 101 stores, as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 once for 5.6 seconds is performed in the RAM 103. Set (step S706).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that it is in the auxiliary gaming state (step S703: YES), as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 1.8 seconds is performed three times. It is set in the RAM 103 (step S707).

  After setting the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 by the process of step S705, step S706, or step S707, the CPU 101 causes the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 to start the operation of the electric tulip 17 in the set operation pattern (step S708). .

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S708 or determines that the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702: YES), whether the operation of the electric tulip 17 started in the process of step S708 is completed. Is determined (step S709). If it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 17 has been completed (step S709: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S710).

  When it determines with NO by the process of step S701, when it determines with NO by the process of step S709, or when the process of step S710 is performed, CPU101 complete | finishes an electric tulip process.

[Production control processing by production control unit 130]
Next, details of the effect control based on the various commands from the game control unit 100 described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing details of processing performed in the effect control unit 130. In the following description, it is assumed that the processing shown in FIGS. 23 to 26 is performed by the effect control unit 130, but part or all of these processes are performed by the effect control unit 130, the image sound control unit 140, and the lamp control unit 150. It may be executed in any of the above. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 23 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption.

  The effect control unit 130 executes command control processing (step S1001). The command control process is a process for controlling the production in response to receiving various commands from the game control unit 100. Specifically, the effect control unit 130 receives a command as game information from the game control unit 100, determines the contents of the effect according to the received command, and determines the determined effect as the image sound control unit 140 and A command for causing the lamp control unit 150 to execute is generated. Then, the generated command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. Further, the effect control unit 130 transmits a command (next step S1002) corresponding to the operation on the effect button 26 and the effect key 27. In response to this command, the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 execute a predetermined effect. Details of the command control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Following the process of step S1001, the effect control unit 130 executes an operation reception process (step S1002). Specifically, when the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated, the CPU 131 generates an operation command corresponding to the operation and sets it in the RAM 133. Above, the process shown in FIG. 23 is complete | finished.

[Command control processing by effect control unit 130]
Hereinafter, the command control process executed in the effect control unit 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a detailed flowchart of the command control process in step S1001 of FIG.

  First, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a hold command transmitted from the game control unit 100 has been received (step S1301). If it is determined that the hold command has been received (step S1301: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a pre-determination process (step S1302).

  In the process of step S1302, the effect control unit 130 makes a preliminary determination based on the information included in the hold command (the command set in step S206, step S212, or step S305), and displays the result of the preliminary determination. The contents of the production are determined based on the execution.

  For example, when receiving the normal symbol hold command (the hold command in step S305), the effect control unit 130 performs a predetermined effect based on the result of the normal symbol determination included in the command. For example, when the result of the normal symbol determination is per long opening, the cannon image 53 described in FIG. 6 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 to notify in advance that the effect shown in FIG. 6 will be performed later. . Further, for example, when receiving the special symbol hold command (the hold command in step S206 or step S212), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the result of the special symbol determination included in the command. In accordance with the determination result, the display mode of the hold image corresponding to the received hold command is determined and the hold image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5.

  When the process of step S1302 is executed, or when it is determined that the hold command has not been received (step S1301: NO), the effect control unit 130 has a special symbol change start command (the command set in step S409). Is determined (step S1303).

  When the special symbol variation start command is received (step S1303: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a special symbol variation effect process (step S1304). Hereinafter, the details of the special figure variation effect process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing details of the special figure variation effect process in step S1304 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the effect control unit 130 analyzes the received special symbol variation start command (step S1321). Here, the effect control unit 130 determines, based on the received variation start command, whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, the type of big hit, the variation pattern, etc. And the production | presentation control part 130 determines the content of the special figure change production performed with the fluctuation | variation of a special symbol based on an analysis result (step S1322). The contents of the determined special figure variation effect and the result of the special symbol determination are temporarily stored in the effect control unit 130.

  The production control unit 130 is a production with a pseudo continuous notice production as a special figure fluctuation production, a high-reliability reach production that is a big hit, a low-reliability reach production, a continuous production performed over a plurality of special symbol fluctuations, a production button 26 can be performed. The effect control unit 130 determines the contents of the effect based on the variation pattern included in the received variation start command. And the production | presentation control part 130 starts execution of the determined special figure fluctuation production (step S1323). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, causes the control units to execute the effect, and performs the processing illustrated in FIG. finish.

  Returning to FIG. 24, when the process of step S1304 is executed, or when it is determined that the special symbol variation start command has not been received (step S1303: NO), the effect control unit 130 performs the special symbol variation stop command. Is determined (step S1305).

  When the special symbol variation stop command is received (step S1305: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a special symbol variation effect end process (step S1306). In the special figure variation effect end process, the effect control unit 130 stops and displays the decorative symbol 51 variably displayed on the liquid crystal display 5, for example.

  When the process of step S1306 is executed, or when it is determined that a special symbol variation stop command has not been received (step S1305: NO), the effect control unit 130 sets the normal symbol variation start command (set in step S514). It is determined whether or not a received command has been received (step S1307).

  When the normal symbol variation start command is received (step S1307: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a normal symbol variation effect process (step S1308). In the following, the details of the universal variation effect process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing details of the common figure change effect process in step S1308 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the effect control unit 130 analyzes the received normal symbol variation start command (step S1331). Here, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a long opening based on the received normal symbol variation start command. Then, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform the normal pattern change effect (the effect shown in FIG. 6) performed in accordance with the change of the normal symbol based on the analysis result (step S1332). The effect control unit 130 performs lottery based on the analysis result of the normal symbol variation start command, and determines whether or not to perform the normal symbol variation effect.

  Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol determination is per long opening, the effect control unit 130 determines that the normal figure changing effect is performed with a higher probability than the case of short opening or loss.

  When it determines with not performing a usual figure change effect (step S1332: NO), the effect control part 130 complete | finishes the process shown in FIG. When it determines with performing a usual figure change effect (step S1332: YES), the effect control part 130 determines whether the special symbol is changing (step S1333).

  When the special symbol is changing (step S1333: YES), the effect control unit 130 acquires the result of the special symbol determination stored in step S1322 of FIG. 25 and the content of the special symbol changing effect (step S1334). .

  Subsequently, the effect control unit 130 determines the contents of the normal symbol variation effect based on the determination result of the normal symbol determination and the contents of the special symbol variation effect (step S1335).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the effect control unit 130 determines which of the images shown in FIG. 8 is to be displayed after displaying the cannon image 52. For example, when the result of the normal symbol determination is per long opening and the pseudo continuous notice effect is performed in the current special symbol variation, the effect control unit 130 displays the character image as the notification image 55 and the suggestion image. It is determined that the “pseudo-continuous” image 56 is displayed. In addition, when the result of the normal symbol determination is per long opening and the current special symbol is lost in the change of the current special symbol, the production control unit 130 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to give a game history point, In accordance with the lottery result, it is determined that the character image and the “patilog” image are to be displayed.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol is not changing (step S1333: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines the contents of the effect based on the result of the normal symbol determination (step S1336). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines to display the character image as the notification image 55 when the result of the normal symbol determination is per long opening. When the result of the normal symbol determination is per short-open or lost, the production control unit 130 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to give a game history point, and displays a “pachilog” image according to the lottery result. And decide.

  After performing the process of step S1335 or the process of step S1336, the effect control unit 130 executes the usual figure change effect of the determined content (step S1337). Above, the process shown in FIG. 26 is complete | finished.

  Returning to FIG. 24, when the process of step S1308 is executed, or when it is determined that the normal symbol variation start command has not been received (step S1307: NO), the effect control unit 130 performs the normal symbol variation stop command. Is determined (step S1309).

  When the normal symbol variation stop command is received (step S1309: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a normal symbol variation effect end process (step S1310). With this processing, the above-mentioned ordinary map variation effect is completed.

  When the process of step S1310 is executed, or when it is determined that the normal symbol variation stop command has not been received (step S1309: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the opening command has been received. (Step S1311).

  When the opening command is received (step S1311: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes an opening process (step S1312). The opening process is a process of determining an opening effect that is performed when a jackpot game is started and a jackpot effect that is performed during the jackpot game. The effect control unit 130 determines the contents of the opening effect and the jackpot effect according to the type of jackpot, and causes the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 to execute these effects.

  When the process of step S1312 is executed, or when it is determined that the opening command is not received (step S1311: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether an ending command is received (step S1313). .

  When the ending command is received (step S1313: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes an ending process (step S1314). The ending process is a process for determining an ending effect to be performed when the jackpot game ends. The effect control unit 130 transmits a command indicating the result of the ending process to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 to execute the ending effect.

  The production control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

  Depending on the execution state of the special figure variation effect, the suggestion image 56 suggesting the contents of the special figure variation effect may be displayed or may not be displayed. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a case where a suggestion image can be displayed depending on the execution state of the special figure variation effect. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a case where the display of the suggestion image is prohibited depending on the execution state of the special figure variation effect.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure variation effect according to the variation of the special symbol, the reach effect may be performed after the pre-reach effect is performed according to the variation of the special symbol. In the pre-reach effect, an effect in which three decorative symbols fluctuate on the liquid crystal display 5 is performed, and a notice effect in which a big hit is expected may be performed. In the reach effect, an effect is made in which the player expects the liquid crystal display 5 to stop two similar decorative symbols and stop the third similar decorative symbol. When such a special figure variation effect is performed, the suggestion image 56 can be displayed when the normal symbol variation start timing is during the execution of the pre-reach effect.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 28, during the execution of the reach effect, the display of the suggestion image 56 (all or a part of the suggestion images suggesting the contents of the special figure variation effect in FIG. 8) is prohibited. The That is, the suggestion image 56 is for suggesting the result of the special symbol determination and the content of the special figure variation effect. If the reach effect has already been performed, the suggestion image 56 may not be displayed. For this reason, the suggestion image 56 is not displayed during the execution of the reach effect.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a case where a suggestion image can be displayed when a pseudo continuous notice effect is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the pseudo-continuous notice effect, a pseudo-variable effect is produced in which the decorative symbol 51 is artificially changed and then stopped in a pseudo manner from the start of the special symbol change to the stop. Is called. In such a case, the “pseudo-continuous” image suggesting the pseudo continuous notice effect can be displayed before the last pseudo variation is performed, and the display is prohibited after the last pseudo variation is performed. Also good. That is, the “pseudo-continuous” image is for suggesting that the pseudo-variation effect is continued (the next pseudo-change is performed). "Ream" images are not displayed.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a case where a suggestion image can be displayed when a continuous effect is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 30, a series of continuous effects (zone effects) over a plurality of special symbol variations may be performed. In such a case, the suggestion image 56 (the “zone” image) suggesting the continuous effect can be displayed before the continuous effect starts, and the suggestion image 56 is displayed after the continuous effect is started. It does not have to be displayed.

  Further, depending on the execution state of the special figure variation effect, there may be a case where the above-described normal diagram variation effect (an effect in which a cannon appears and fires a bullet) can be executed and a case where it cannot be executed.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of a case where a normal diagram change effect can be executed and a case where execution is prohibited depending on the execution state of the special figure change effect.

  As shown in FIG. 31, for example, at the start of normal symbol variation, whether or not to execute a general variation variation effect that causes a cannon to appear is determined. It may be determined depending on. For example, if the ordinary figure variation production straddles the reach of the special figure variation production reach (at the time when two similar types of decorative designs are aligned), the ordinary figure production production will be started before the reach is established, and after the reach is established Fluctuation production may be continued. In other words, if it is possible to start the ordinary fluctuation effect before the reach is established, the ordinary fluctuation effect may be executed, and even if the reach is established, the ordinary fluctuation effect may be executed to the end without being terminated halfway. In addition, it is determined at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol whether or not the normal fluctuation effect is started after the reach is established, and when the normal fluctuation effect is started after the reach is established, May not be performed. In this case, if the result of the normal symbol determination is per long opening, only the image indicating the opening may be displayed on the screen when the second start port 12 is opened.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating another example of the case where the normal figure change effect can be executed and the case where the execution is prohibited depending on the execution state of the special figure change effect.

  As shown in FIG. 32, for example, at the start of normal symbol variation, whether or not to execute a general variation variation effect that causes a cannon to appear is determined. It may be determined depending on. For example, if the end point of the usual figure change effect is before reach establishment, the usual figure change effect may be executed. In addition, for example, when the normal fluctuation effect straddles the reach establishment point, the execution of the normal fluctuation effect may be prohibited. The time when the reach is established and the end time of the normal symbol variation effect can be determined at the start of the variation of the normal symbol. In other words, the gaming machine 1 calculates how many seconds later the reach is established based on the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol at the time of starting the normal symbol variation and the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol. can do. Since the variation time of the normal symbol is determined in advance, the gaming machine 1 can determine whether or not the end time of the normal symbol variation effect is before the reach establishment time.

  In this way, the gaming machine 1 can specify the reach establishment time point based on the variation time of the special symbol and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol at the start of the variation of the normal symbol. Then, it may be determined whether or not to execute the normal variation effect based on whether or not the normal variation effect is started before the reach is established, whether or not the normal variation effect is ended, etc. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal map change effect is performed according to the change of the normal symbol. In the normal pattern variation effect, when the result of the normal symbol determination is per long opening, a notification effect for notifying the long opening is performed. In addition, in the ordinary symbol variation effect, a suggestion effect is suggested that suggests the result of the special symbol determination or the content of the special symbol variation effect performed in accordance with the variation of the special symbol.

  In the present embodiment, by performing the notification effect and the suggestion effect at the same time, the effect based on the result of the special symbol determination and the result of the normal symbol determination can be efficiently performed. In addition, by performing the notification effect and the suggestion effect at the same time, it is possible to enhance the player's sense of expectation when the usual figure change effect is started. In other words, when the regular figure variation effect is started, the expectation that the normal symbol determination will be a long open perception will increase, and the expectation that the effect suggesting that the special symbol determination will be a big hit is performed accordingly. A feeling increases. By performing such an effect, interest can be improved.

[Modification]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, The following forms may be sufficient.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the notification effect and the suggestion effect are performed by displaying an image. However, these effects are not limited to images, and may be performed using a movable accessory for effects.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, in the usual pattern change production based on a normal symbol determination, the notification effect which alert | reports the result of a normal symbol determination and the suggestion effect which suggests the content of the special symbol change effect based on a special symbol determination were performed. . In other embodiments, the above-described effects may be performed in accordance with changes in special symbols.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the effect which gives a game log | history point as an effect which is not related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination was performed. In other embodiments, other arbitrary effects may be performed as effects not related to these determinations.

  In addition, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is also applicable to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

[Configuration of gaming machine according to the present invention and its effects]
As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention may have the following configuration. The parentheses are merely examples.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first start area (11), a second start area (12) that can be changed between a first state in which a game ball does not easily pass and a second state in which the game ball easily passes, and the first The first symbol determination result is notified by changing the first symbol (special symbol) on the first symbol display means and then stopping it on condition that the game ball passes to the starting region or the second starting region. The first symbol control means (101, S410, S414), the special game execution means (S6) for performing a special game advantageous to the player according to the result of the first symbol determination, and the third start area (15, 16) The second symbol control means for notifying the result of the second symbol determination by changing the second symbol (ordinary symbol) on the second symbol display means and then stopping it on condition that the game ball passes to 16) S515, S519) and the second symbol determination Depending on the result, the variable control means (S7) for changing the second starting region to the second state, and the first symbol for performing the first symbol effect (special symbol variation effect) according to the variation of the first symbol. Effect control means and second symbol effect control means for performing a predetermined effect according to the variation of the second symbol, wherein the second symbol effect control means is the result of the first symbol determination or the first symbol A suggestion effect (56) suggesting the contents of the effect and a notification effect (55) indicating the result of the second symbol determination are simultaneously performed.

  According to the above configuration, a suggestion effect that suggests the result of the first symbol determination or the content of the first symbol effect and a notification effect that notifies the result of the second symbol determination can be performed simultaneously. Thereby, the notification of the result of the second symbol determination and the suggestion of the contents of the first symbol effect can be simultaneously performed in the same effect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Liquid crystal display 7 Movable accessory 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 13 Extra prize opening 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special symbol display 51 Decoration symbol 55 Notification image 56 Suggestion image 100 Game control unit 101 CPU
130 Production control unit 131 CPU
150 Lamp control unit

Claims (1)

A first starting area;
A second starting region that can change between a first state in which game balls are difficult to pass and a second state in which game balls are easy to pass;
On condition that the game ball has passed to the first starting area or the second starting area, the first symbol display means changes the first symbol and then stops, thereby informing the first symbol determination result. 1 design control means;
Special game execution means for performing a special game advantageous to the player in accordance with the result of the first symbol determination;
Second symbol control means for notifying the result of the second symbol determination by changing the second symbol on the second symbol display means and then stopping it on condition that the game ball passes to the third starting area;
Variable control means for changing the second starting region to the second state in accordance with the result of the second symbol determination;
A first symbol effect control means for performing a first symbol effect according to the variation of the first symbol;
A second symbol effect control means for performing a predetermined effect according to the variation of the second symbol,
The first symbol effect control means is capable of executing a first effect and a second effect performed after the first effect as the first symbol effect based on the result of the first symbol determination .
The second symbol effect control means, as the predetermined effect,
Suggesting effects suggesting the second effect, and
Notification effect indicating the result of the second symbol determination,
Can be executed simultaneously,
The second symbol effect control means performs the suggestion effect before the second effect is executed, and performs the suggestion effect based on the result of the first symbol determination after the second effect is executed. A gaming machine that restricts execution of all or part of the suggestive effects even in an executable state .

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