JP6147569B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a special game based on a determination result of whether or not to execute a special game.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine configured to simultaneously perform a first symbol variation display and a second symbol variation display has been proposed. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display are performed at the same time, and the jackpot due to the second special symbol is generated with priority. Thus, it is configured so that a gaming state advantageous to the player can be given.

JP 2011-101747 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the effects according to the respective symbol variations are individually performed, and when the special game based on the one symbol variation is performed, the effects related to the subsequent game development are controlled. It was not a thing.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention relates to the development of subsequent games when a special game based on one symbol variation is performed in a gaming machine capable of simultaneously performing one symbol variation and the other symbol variation. To provide a gaming machine capable of controlling the production.

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

The gaming machine according to the present invention acquires the first symbol display means for displaying the first symbol, the second symbol display means for displaying the second symbol, and the first acquisition information according to the establishment of the first start condition. First acquisition means for performing, a second acquisition means for acquiring second acquisition information in response to the establishment of the second start condition, and a first special whether or not to perform a special game based on the first acquisition information First determination means for performing game determination, second determination means for performing second special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game based on the second acquisition information, and the second symbol display means in the second design display means Regardless of whether the symbol is changing or not, the first special game determination is performed by causing the first symbol display means to change and then stop the first symbol based on the establishment of the first start condition. The first symbol display control means for informing the result of the above and the first symbol display Regardless of whether or not the first symbol fluctuates in the stage, based on the establishment of the second start condition, by changing the second symbol in the second symbol display means, and then stopping, When the first acquisition information is acquired by the first acquisition means when the first symbol is variably displayed and the second symbol display control means for informing the result of the second special game determination, the first The second acquisition information is acquired by the first acquisition storage means for storing the acquisition information and holding it as the right of the first special game determination, and the second acquisition means when the second symbol is variably displayed. If the second acquisition information is stored and held as the right of the second special game determination, the special game is played by the first symbol display control unit or the second symbol display control unit. When showing the Ukoto determination result is notified, comprising: a special game execution means for executing a special game, a presentation control means for controlling the effect, and the effect control means, during said variation of said first symbol The first effect symbol corresponding to the first symbol can be variably displayed, and the second effect symbol corresponding to the second symbol can be variably displayed during the variation of the second symbol, Based on the result of the second special game determination by the special game executing means during execution of the first variation effect using the first effect symbol , the first variation effect according to the variation of the first symbol can be executed. If the special game is Ru is executed, the in the special game execution is capable of executing a Starring unloading rather based on the first acquisition information and the second acquired information, the first with the first performance symbols During execution of the fluctuating effect, the second effect symbol is changed to the second effect symbol. It is possible to display smaller than one effect symbol .

  In another configuration, the first symbol control means starts measuring the variation time of the first symbol according to the variation of the first symbol, and the measurement time has passed a predetermined first variation time. In such a case, the first symbol is stopped, the measurement of the variation time of the first symbol is terminated, and the special game execution means performs a special based on the result of the second special game determination during the variation of the first symbol. When the game is executed, the measurement of the variation time of the first symbol may be interrupted, and when the special game ends, the measurement of the variation time of the first symbol may be resumed.

  In another configuration, the game machine further includes a game state setting unit that sets a gaming state of the gaming machine when a special game is executed by the special game executing unit, and the prior determination effect control unit includes the first determination effect control unit. When a special game based on the result of the second special game determination is executed by the special game execution means during the change of one symbol, the game state set by the game state setting means triggered by the execution of the special game Based on the above, the prior determination effect may be performed.

  According to the present invention, when a special game based on the result of the second special game determination is executed during the execution of the first variation effect, the advance according to the result of the first determination based on the first acquisition information or the second acquisition information A determination effect can be 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 the fluctuation | variation of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. The figure which shows the fluctuation | variation control of the 1st special symbol when the 2nd special symbol fluctuates during the fluctuation | variation of the 1st special symbol, and the said 2nd special symbol stops in the mode of jackpot The figure which shows control of the production | presentation when the jackpot game based on the result of the 2nd special symbol determination is performed during the fluctuation | variation of the 1st special symbol The figure which shows the example of the timing when the pre-reading effect is performed and the measurement interruption period The figure which shows an example of the prefetch effect performed in the liquid crystal display 5. 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 the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special symbol processing of step S4 in FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the first special symbol variation start processing of step S403 in FIG. Flow chart showing details of jackpot determination process Flow chart showing details of variation pattern setting processing Detailed flowchart showing the first special symbol variation stop processing of step S404 in FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the first special symbol stopping process of step S429 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the second special symbol variation interruption processing of step S432 and step S438 in FIG. FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart showing the second prior determination process in step S4303. Detailed flowchart showing the second special symbol variation start processing of step S406 in FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the second special symbol variation stop processing of step S407 in FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the second special symbol stopping process of step S469 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the first special symbol variation interruption processing of step S471 and step S472 in FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing of step S5 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process of step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the game state setting processing of step S626 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 1st prior determination production | presentation process of step S1302 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the 2nd prior determination effect process of step S1312 of FIG.

  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 rotates the handle 20, the game ball is launched into the game area 10. In the passage path of the game ball launched into the game area 10, the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the two normal winning ports 14, the gate 15, the electric tulip 17, A big prize opening 13 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.

  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 gate 15, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened, although no prize ball is 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 condition that the game ball passes through the gate 15 is referred to as “normal symbol determination (lottery)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment may be in an auxiliary gaming state in which the electric tulip 17 is easy to operate. In the auxiliary game state, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is higher than normal, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the time for the electric tulip 17 to operate and the second start port 12 to open is longer than normal. . For this reason, in the auxiliary game state, winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 is facilitated.

  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 and outputs the 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 control of gaming machine of this embodiment]
Next, the outline of the presentation control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing fluctuations in the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the first start port 11, the first special symbol changes in the first special symbol display 41, and when the game ball wins the second start port 12, the second special ball is displayed. In the special symbol display 42, the second special symbol varies. As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol changes regardless of whether the second special symbol is changing, and the second special symbol shows whether the first special symbol is changing. It fluctuates regardless. That is, the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed simultaneously. For example, when the result of the normal symbol determination is hit during the change of the first special symbol (for example, per short opening or per long opening in the normal gaming state, hit in the auxiliary gaming state), the second start port 12 is In some cases, it is opened and a game ball wins. Then, even if the first special symbol is changing, the second special symbol starts to change.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the variation control of the first special symbol when the second special symbol is varied and the second special symbol is stopped in a jackpot manner during the variation of the first special symbol. As shown in FIG. 6, when the start condition of the first special symbol is satisfied (when the game ball wins the first start port 11), the first special symbol starts to fluctuate. After that, when the start condition for the second special symbol is satisfied (when the game ball wins the second start port 12), the second special symbol starts to fluctuate. Here, when the second special symbol is stopped in a mode showing a jackpot, a jackpot game based on the result of the second special symbol determination is performed.

  When a jackpot game based on the result of the second special symbol determination is performed, the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol that is changing in the first special symbol display 41 is suspended while the variable display is continued. When the jackpot game based on the result of the second special symbol determination is finished, the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is resumed, and then the first special symbol is stopped.

  That is, the variation time of the first special symbol is determined at the start of variation of the first special symbol, and the first special symbol varies until the determined variation time (first period + third period) elapses. If a jackpot game based on the result of the second special symbol determination is performed during the variation of the first special symbol, the period of the jackpot game being performed (second period) is the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol. Interrupted. For this reason, the fluctuation period of the first special symbol as a result is extended only by the second period.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 that performs such an operation, for example, a description will be given of effect control when a jackpot game is performed based on the result of the second special symbol determination during the variation of the first special symbol.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating control of effects when a big hit game is performed based on the result of the second special symbol determination during the variation of the first special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in accordance with the establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol, a big hit determination A1 is performed, and the first special symbol varies (variation A1). Thereafter, when the start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied, the big jackpot determination B1 is performed and the second special symbol fluctuates (variation B1). If the result of the jackpot determination is a big jackpot, the second special symbol A jackpot game is played in response to the stoppage.

  At this time, it is assumed that there is a reserved right of special symbol determination. For example, at the start of the jackpot game based on the variation of the second special symbol, there are two suspensions of the right of the first special symbol determination (the jackpot determination A2 (variation A2) and the jackpot determination A3 (variation A3)), the second It is assumed that there is one special symbol determination suspension (big hit determination B2 (variation B2)). In this case, while a jackpot game based on the variation of the second special symbol is performed, a prefetch effect (preliminary determination effect) for these holds is performed. That is, the pre-reading effect for the hold is performed in the measurement interruption period in which the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is interrupted. In the following, this pre-reading effect is sometimes referred to as a “second pre-decision effect” in distinction from a first pre-decision effect at the time of starting a prize winning to be described later.

  For example, as a pre-reading effect for a hold, an effect suggesting that a specific hold is a jackpot, an effect suggesting that a jackpot is included in any of a plurality of holds, and a special symbol related to the hold is changed. In such a case, an effect or the like suggesting that a specific variation effect (a variation effect with high expectation) is performed may be performed. In addition, as a mode of the pre-reading effect of the hold, the display mode of the hold image (see FIG. 9) indicating the hold displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 or the like is changed, or the effect for the effect (movable accessory 7 or the like) is used. The liquid crystal display 5 may be operated or a predetermined image may be displayed.

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a normal gaming state (low probability gaming state) and a probability variation gaming state (high probability gaming state) that has a higher probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol determination than the normal gaming state. ), And when a jackpot game is played, it is set to one of the game states. In the pre-reading effect during the measurement interruption period, the gaming state set at the end of the jackpot game based on the variation of the second special symbol is considered.

  Specifically, when the jackpot game based on the variation B1 of the second special symbol is a jackpot game accompanied by a transition to the probability change game state, the jackpot game state is set at the end of the jackpot game. In the jackpot determinations A2, A3, and B2 performed thereafter, the jackpot determination is performed in the probability variation gaming state. For this reason, it is determined in advance whether or not it is a big hit in the probability variation gaming state for each hold, and based on the result of the prior determination, a prefetch effect is performed in the measurement interruption period.

  Note that the prefetch effect may be performed in any period of the measurement interruption period of the variation time of the first special symbol (the period in which the jackpot game based on the variation of the second special symbol is performed).

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing at which a prefetch effect is performed and a measurement interruption period.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the prefetch effect may be performed over the measurement interruption period before the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is interrupted. For example, in response to the start of the second special symbol change, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol change is a big hit. The prefetch effect may be started.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the prefetch effect is started after a predetermined time after the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is interrupted, and the prefetch effect is ended after the measurement interruption is ended. Also good.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, the prefetch effect may be performed in a predetermined period of the measurement interruption period.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a jackpot game based on the variation of the second special symbol is performed during the variation of the first special symbol, while the jackpot game is being performed, A pre-reading effect (preliminary determination effect) for the reservation of the right of the first and / or second special symbol determination is performed. Specifically, the pre-reading effect is performed in consideration of the gaming state set with the big hit game.

  Note that the prefetch effect may be performed only when a specific jackpot game is performed. For example, when there are a long win game and a short win game as the types of the big hit game, the prefetch effect may be performed when the short win game is performed. Here, in the long win game, the round game in which the winning prize opening 13 is opened for a maximum of 30 seconds is defined as one round (hereinafter referred to as “R”), and the round game is performed in multiple rounds (for example, 16R, 4R, etc.). It is a jackpot game. On the other hand, the short win game is a big win game in which the round game in which the winning prize opening 13 is opened for 0.1 seconds is defined as one round and the round game is performed a plurality of rounds (for example, 16R). In the short win game, the total opening time of the big winning opening 13 (the total time of the opening time) is relatively short, so there is little or almost no game ball winning in the big winning opening 13, and the big hit game ends in a short time. To do.

  While the long hit game is being performed, an effect (a big hit effect) for notifying the player that a jackpot game advantageous to the player is being performed is performed. For example, the player wins a jackpot game by displaying the number of rounds or performing a specific effect that is performed only during the jackpot game according to the progress of the round game in which the winning prize opening 13 is opened for a maximum of 30 seconds. Notify that

  On the other hand, while the short hit game is being performed, instead of performing the jackpot effect, the pre-reading effect for the above-described hold is performed. The short win game ends in a relatively short time, and the player can hardly obtain a prize ball. Pre-reading effects against fluctuations. Thereby, the player can be expected to develop the game after that. For example, when a high-probability gaming state is set after a short win game, a special symbol change (special symbol determination) performed after that increases the probability of a big hit, and in the pre-reading effect, an effect with a high degree of expectation for a big hit is obtained. It becomes easy to be done. For this reason, a player's expectation can be raised and interest property can be improved.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the prefetching effect performed in the liquid crystal display 5. FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen before the prefetching effect is performed, and FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating an example of the screen after the prefetching effect is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the liquid crystal display 5 includes a first decorative symbol 51 corresponding to the first special symbol, a fourth symbol 55 corresponding to the first special symbol, and a fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol. A symbol 57, a first reserved image 61 indicating the retention of the right of the first special symbol determination, and a second reserved image 62 indicating the retention of the right of the second special symbol determination are displayed. The liquid crystal display 5 may display a second decorative symbol 52 corresponding to the second special symbol. Further, the liquid crystal display 5 has a first reserved digest area indicating that the first reserved image 61 has moved and the right to determine the first special symbol has been digested (the first special symbol is currently changing). 63 and a second reserved digest area 64 indicating that the second reserved image 62 has moved and the right to determine the second special symbol has been digested (the second special symbol is currently changing).

  The first decorative symbol 51 is an effect symbol composed of three decorative symbols, left, middle, and right. The first decorative symbol 51 varies according to the variation of the first special symbol and stops when the first special symbol stops. To do. When the first decorative symbol 51 changes, it is notified that the first special symbol 51 is changing, and whether or not the result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit is notified by the stop mode of the first decorative symbol 51. The

  The fourth symbol 55 is a symbol corresponding to the first special symbol, and is a symbol for effect that varies according to the variation of the first special symbol and stops according to the stop of the first special symbol. For example, by displaying white and black images alternately as the fourth symbol 55, the player is informed that the first special symbol is changing, and the first special symbol 55 is displayed according to the stop mode of the fourth symbol 55. The result of symbol determination is notified to the player.

  The fourth symbol 57 is a symbol corresponding to the second special symbol, and is a symbol for effect that varies according to the variation of the second special symbol and stops according to the stop of the second special symbol. For example, by displaying white and black images alternately as the fourth symbol 57, the player is informed that the second special symbol is changing. The result of symbol determination is notified to the player.

  As shown in the first decorative symbol 51, the second decorative symbol 52, the fourth symbol 55, and the fourth symbol 57 in FIG. 9A, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are shown in FIG. It is changing. In FIG. 9A, three rights for the first special symbol determination are reserved, and two rights for the second special symbol determination are reserved.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9B, the second special symbol is stopped (the fourth symbol 57 and the second decorative symbol 52 are stopped), and the jackpot game based on the second special symbol determination is performed. In this case, during the jackpot game, a prior determination is made with respect to the hold of the right of the first and second special symbol determination, and the display mode of the hold image changes according to the determination result. For example, the display mode of one reserved image (the reserved image corresponding to the change of the first special symbol following the change of the current first special symbol) in the first reserved image 61 changes. There are a plurality of display modes of the reserved image, and the degree of expectation for the jackpot varies depending on the display mode. Thereby, in the fluctuation | variation of the 1st special symbol corresponding to this reserved image, it becomes a big hit with a comparatively high probability depending on a display mode.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a jackpot game based on the variation of the second special symbol is performed during the variation of the first special symbol, the pre-reading effect for the hold is performed during the jackpot game. . The first special symbol and the second special symbol vary independently. For this reason, for example, when a jackpot game based on the variation of the second special symbol is performed, the pre-reading effect can be interrupted in the variation effect according to the variation of the first special symbol, and the player is surprised. You can give and not get bored.

  In addition, although the case where the jackpot game based on the change of the second special symbol was performed during the change of the first special symbol was described above, the jackpot based on the change of the first special symbol during the change of the second special symbol was explained. A pre-reading effect may be performed in the same manner when a game is played.

[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. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main process executed by the game control unit 100. The game control unit 100 repeats a series of processes shown in FIG. 10 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 10 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 big hit random number is a random number for determining whether the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, a small hit or a loss. The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (16R probability variation jackpot, 4R probability variation jackpot, 4R normal jackpot, short hit, 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. This start switch processing will be described in detail later 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 transmits various commands set in the RAM 103 to the effect control unit 130 in the start opening switch process of step S2, the special symbol process of step S4, the big winning opening process of step S6, and the like.

[Start-up switch processing by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the details of the start port switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 11 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, 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 (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated by the processing in 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 first special symbol related to the holding ball whose holding number U1 is increased in step S203. The right to make a decision will be withheld. Although the details will be described later, the reserved right for the first special symbol determination is digested in the special symbol processing in step S4, and the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. The result of the determination is notified.

  Subsequently, the CPU 101 executes a first preliminary determination process based on the various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 in step S204 (step S205). The first pre-determination process is a determination process for the reserved special symbol determination right, and determines whether or not the jackpot, the type of jackpot, the variation pattern, etc., and generates pre-determination information indicating the determination result It is.

  After step S205, the CPU 101 sets a hold command including prior determination information in the RAM 103 (step S206). The hold command is a command for notifying that the special symbol determination is put on hold, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the output process in step S9 of FIG. In the first preliminary determination process in step S205, the various random numbers acquired in step S204 may be generated as they are as the preliminary determination information, and the preliminary determination information may be included in the pending 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 executes the first preliminary determination process using the various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 by the process of step S210, similarly to the process of step S205 (step S211). The first preliminary determination process in step S211 is the same process as the first preliminary determination process in step S205.

  After the process of step S211, the CPU 101 sets a hold command including pre-determination information 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. 12 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 12, 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). Note that a pre-determination process may be performed on the normal symbol random number stored in step S204 in the same manner as in step S205, and the result of the pre-determination process may be transmitted to the effect control unit 130 as a normal symbol hold command. .

[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 FIG. Here, FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process of step S4 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not it is during a special game (during a big hit game or a small hit game) that opens the big winning opening 13 (step S401). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a special game is in progress by determining whether a big hit game flag or a small hit game flag (collectively, a special game flag), which will be described later, is ON. If it is determined that a special game is being played (step S401: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process.

  When it is determined that the special game is not being performed (step S401: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the first special symbol is being measured (step S402). In step S402, when the first special symbol is stopped or when the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is interrupted, it is determined as “NO”. If it is determined that the variation time of the first special symbol is not being measured (step S402: NO), the CPU 101 executes a first special symbol variation start process (step S403). On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation time of the first special symbol is being measured (step S402: YES), the CPU 101 executes a first special symbol variation stop process (step S404). Details of the first special symbol variation start process in step S403 and the first special symbol variation stop process in step S404 will be described later.

  After the process of step S403 or step S404, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the second special symbol is being measured (step S405). In step S405, if the second special symbol is stopped or the measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol is interrupted, it is determined as “NO”. When determining that the variation time of the second special symbol is not being measured (step S405: NO), the CPU 101 executes a second special symbol variation start process (step S406). On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation time of the second special symbol is being measured (step S405: YES), the CPU 101 executes a second special symbol variation stop process (step S407). Details of the second special symbol variation start process in step S406 and the second special symbol variation stop process in step S407 will be described later.

  When the process of step S406 or step S407 is performed, the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process.

[First special symbol variation start processing]
Next, the details of the first special symbol variation start process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart showing the first special symbol variation start process of step S403 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 101 refers to the RAM 103 to determine whether or not the first special symbol variation interruption flag is set (step S411). The “first special symbol fluctuation interruption flag” is a flag indicating that measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is interrupted. As will be described later, the first special symbol variation interruption flag is set when the second special symbol that causes the big hit game or the small hit game (special game) to be stopped during the variation of the first special symbol. The

  When the first special symbol variation interruption flag is not set (step S411: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U1 of the first special symbol determination is “1” or more (step S412). When it is determined that the number is “1” or more (step S412: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of holdings U1, and only one holding ball is digested (step S413). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S412 that the number of holds U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S412: NO), the first special symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 14 ends.

  Following the process in step S413, the CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process (step S414). Hereinafter, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process.

(Big hit judgment processing)
As shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S4401). Specifically, the CPU 101 uses the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102 as the jackpot random number (the jackpot random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2) related to the holding ball digested in the immediately preceding process. It is determined whether or not they match. 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. For example, in the low probability gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is 1/300, whereas in the high probability gaming state, the probability may be 1/30.

  Here, when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot (step S4401: YES), the CPU 101 performs 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 S4402). 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 in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S4403).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S4401 that it is not a big hit (step S4401: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not a big hit based on the big hit random number (step S4404). If it is determined that the game is a small hit (step S4404: YES), the CPU 101 sets the small hit symbol as setting information in the RAM 103 (step S4405).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4404 that it is not a small hit (step S4404: 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 S4406). .

  After the process of step S4403, the process of step S4405, or the process of step S4406, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination process.

  Returning to FIG. 14, following the jackpot determination process in step S414, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern setting process (step S415). The variation pattern setting process of step S415 is a process of setting the variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the result of the jackpot determination process of step S414. Hereinafter, the variation pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern setting process.

(Variation pattern setting process)
As shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process in step S414 is a jackpot (step S4501). When the CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit (step S4501: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation pattern table for the big hit in the RAM 103 (step S4502). In the big hit variation pattern table, for example, variation patterns such as a variation time of 30 seconds, 60 seconds, and 90 seconds are stored.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S4501: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination process in step S414 is a big hit (step S4503). If the CPU 101 determines that it is a small hit (step S4503: YES), it sets a variation pattern table for small hits in the RAM 103 (step S4504).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a small hit (step S4503: NO), that is, when it is determined that the game is lost in the big hit determination process of step S414, the CPU 101 performs a reach random number determination process (step S4505). 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 S4506). If the CPU 101 determines that a reach effect is to be performed (step S4506: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation pattern table for reach (step S4507). In the reach variation pattern table, for example, variation patterns having a variation time of 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, and the like are stored.

  If it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S4506: NO), the CPU 101 sets a variation pattern table for loss (step S4508). In the variation pattern table for loss, for example, variation patterns such as 4 seconds, 8 seconds, and 12 seconds are stored. When the gaming machine 1 is in the auxiliary gaming state, a loss variation pattern table including a variation pattern of 2 seconds is set.

  After the process of step S4502, step S4504, step S4507, or step S4508, the CPU 101 performs a variation pattern random number determination process (step S4509). Specifically, in step S4509, the CPU 101 uses the set variation pattern table to change the change stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above-described jackpot random number (the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process). A variation pattern is selected based on the 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 S4510). After the process of step S4510, the CPU 101 ends the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 14, following the processing of step S415, the CPU 101 sets the symbol setting information set in the jackpot determination processing in step S414, the variation pattern setting information set in the variation pattern setting processing in step S415, and the pachinko gaming machine 1. A first special symbol variation start command including information indicating the gaming state of the game is generated and set in the RAM 103 (step S416). The first special symbol variation start command is a command for instructing execution of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the first special symbol, and is executed to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG. Sent.

  Following the process of step S416, the CPU 101 starts the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 based on the variation pattern setting information set in the processing of step S415 (step S417). Measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is started (step S418).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S411 that the first special symbol variation interruption flag is set (step S411: YES), the CPU 101 cancels the first special symbol variation interruption flag (step S419).

  Subsequent to step S419, the CPU 101 sets a change restart command for the first special symbol (step S420). The variation restart command set here is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in step S9 of FIG. 10, and the effect control unit 130 controls the effect according to the command. Then, the CPU 101 resumes measuring the variation time of the first special symbol (step S421).

  The process of step S419 to step S421 is not during the special game in the special symbol process of FIG. 13 (step S401: NO), is not measuring the variation time of the first special symbol (step S402: NO), and This is executed when the 1 special symbol fluctuation interruption flag is set. That is, when the special game is performed during measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol and the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is interrupted, the processing of steps S419 to S421 is performed when the special game ends. And the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is resumed. More specifically, in the second special symbol variation stop process (FIG. 22), which will be described later, the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is interrupted from the time when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a big or small win mode. Is done. Then, after the special game triggered by the stoppage of the second special symbol is completed, the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is resumed.

  When the process of step S421 is performed, when it is determined NO in step S412, or when the process of step S418 is performed, the CPU 101 ends the first special symbol variation start process shown in FIG.

[First special symbol variation stop processing]
Next, the details of the first special symbol variation stopping process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 17 is a detailed flowchart showing the first special symbol variation stopping process of step S404 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the first special symbol has ended (step S425). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines the measurement time of the variation time of the first special symbol that started the measurement in step S418 or the measurement time of the variation time of the first special symbol that resumed the measurement in step S421. It is determined whether or not the variation time set in the variation pattern setting process has been reached. When the fluctuation time has not ended (step S425: NO), the CPU 101 ends the first special symbol fluctuation stop process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the variation time has ended (step S425: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation stop command for the first special symbol in the RAM 103 (step S426), and stops the variation of the first special symbol (step S427). As a result, the symbol set in the jackpot determination process in step S414 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41.

  Subsequent to step S427, the CPU 101 resets the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol (step S428), and performs processing during the first special symbol stop (step S429). As described above, the CPU 101 ends the first special symbol variation stopping process shown in FIG.

[First special symbol stop processing]
Next, the first special symbol stop process in step S429 of FIG. 17 will be described. FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart showing the first special symbol stopping process of step S429 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the first special symbol determination is a jackpot based on the result of the jackpot determination process in step S414 (step S431). If the CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit (step S431: YES), the CPU 101 performs a second special symbol variation interruption process (step S432). Here, when the second special symbol is changing, a process of interrupting the measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol is performed. Details of the second special symbol variation interruption process in step S432 will be described later.

  Subsequent to step S432, the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON” (step S433), and sets the auxiliary game flag and the probability change game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF”. (Step S434).

  Following the processing in step S434, the CPU 101 starts opening (step S435) and sets an opening command in the RAM 103 (step S436). 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 (step S431: NO), it determines whether or not it is a small hit (step S437). When it is a small hit (step S437: YES), the CPU 101 performs a second special symbol variation interruption process (step S438). The process of step S438 is the same process as step S432, and will be described in detail later.

  Subsequent to step S438, the CPU 101 sets the small hit game flag to “ON” (step S439), starts the opening (step S440), and sets the opening command in the RAM 103 (step S441).

  When the process of step S441 is performed, or when it is determined that it is not a small hit in step S437 (that is, when it is determined that the game is lost), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON”. (Step S442). If it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (step S442: YES), the auxiliary game remaining number J stored in the RAM 103 is decremented by “1”, and the J is updated ( Step S443). 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 processing in step S443, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the auxiliary game remaining count J is “0” (step S444). If it is determined that the auxiliary game remaining number J is “0” (step S444: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to “OFF” (step S445).

  When the process of step S445 is executed, when it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is not “ON” (step S442: NO), or when it is determined that the auxiliary game remaining number J is not “0” (step S444: NO) ), The CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S446).

  When it is determined that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S446: YES), the CPU 101 subtracts “1” from the high-probability game remaining number X stored in the RAM 103, and updates the X. (Step S447). 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. .

  Following the process of step S447, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the high probability game residual count X is “0” (step S448). Here, when it is determined that the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S448: YES), the CPU 101 sets the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S449).

  When the process of step S449 is executed, when the process of step S436 is executed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (step S446: NO), or the high probability game residual count X is “ When it is determined that it is not “0” (step S448: NO), the CPU 101 ends the first special symbol stopping process of FIG.

[Second special symbol change interruption process]
Next, the details of the second special symbol variation interruption process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart showing the second special symbol variation interruption processing in steps S432 and S438 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special symbol is changing (step S4301). If the second special symbol is not changing (step S4301: NO), the CPU 101 ends the second special symbol change interruption process.

  On the other hand, when the second special symbol is fluctuating (step S4301: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a current hold (step S4302). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U1 of the right for the first special symbol determination or the holding number U2 of the right for the second special symbol determination is 1 or more. If it is determined that there is a hold (step S4302: YES), the CPU 101 performs a second preliminary determination process (step S4303). In the second pre-determination process, a pre-determination is performed in consideration of the gaming state after the jackpot game for the suspension of the special symbol determination right, and pre-determination information corresponding to the result of the pre-determination is generated. Details of the second preliminary determination process will be described later.

  When it is determined that there is no hold (step S4302: NO) or when the second pre-determination process (step S4303) is executed, the CPU 101 sets the second special symbol variation interruption command in the RAM 103 (step S4304). The second special symbol variation interruption command is a command for notifying that the measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol is interrupted, and the effect control unit 130 is executed by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG. Sent to. When the second pre-determination process is performed in step S4303, the second special symbol variation interruption command includes pre-determination information based on the result of the second pre-determination process. This prior determination information is generated for each suspension and is included in the second special symbol variation interruption command. In the effect control unit 130, a prior determination effect (the above-described pre-reading effect) is performed based on the prior determination information. When the second pre-determination process is not performed, that is, when it is determined that there is no right to hold the special symbol determination at this time, the second special symbol variation interruption command does not include the pre-determination information.

  Subsequent to step S4304, the CPU 101 interrupts the measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol (step S4305). Even if the measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol is interrupted, the second special symbol does not stop fluctuating in the second special symbol display 42 but continuously varies. Next, the CPU 101 sets a second special symbol variation interruption flag in the RAM 103 (step S4306).

  As described above, when the first special symbol is stopped at the symbol indicating the big hit or the small hit (YES in step S431 or step S437 in FIG. 18), if the second special symbol is changing (YES in step S4301). The measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol is interrupted (step S4305). That is, while the big hit game or the small hit game based on the result of the first special symbol determination is performed, the measurement of the start of variation of the second special symbol is interrupted while the second special symbol continues to fluctuate.

[Second pre-determination process]
Next, the details of the second preliminary determination process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart showing the second preliminary determination processing in step S4303 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol has stopped on the special symbol display (step S4321). When the jackpot symbol is stopped (step S4321: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the stopped jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol accompanied by a transition to the probability change gaming state (step S4322).

  When the jackpot symbol with the transition to the probability change gaming state is stopped (step S4322: YES), the CPU 101 makes a prior determination for each suspension in the high probability gaming state (step S4323). Specifically, based on the various random numbers acquired in step S2 and the high-probability jackpot determination table used for the jackpot determination (step S414) when the gaming machine 1 is in a high-probability gaming state, whether or not the hold is a big hit Or the type of jackpot. Further, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern when the special symbol changes due to the suspension. In step S4323, the CPU 101 makes a preliminary determination for each hold, and stores pre-determination information indicating the results of these preliminary determinations in the RAM 103 for each hold. When the process of step S4323 is performed, the CPU 101 ends the second pre-determination process illustrated in FIG.

  When the jackpot symbol accompanying the transition to the probability variation gaming state is not stopped (step S4322: NO), the CPU 101 makes a prior determination for each suspension in the low probability gaming state (step S4324). Specifically, based on the various random numbers acquired in step S2 and the low-probability jackpot determination table used for the jackpot determination (step S414) when the gaming machine 1 is in a low-probability gaming state, whether or not the hold is a big hit It is determined. The CPU 101 stores advance determination information indicating the result of the advance determination for each hold in the RAM 103. When the process of step S4324 is performed, the CPU 101 ends the second preliminary determination process illustrated in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is not stopped (step S4321: NO), that is, when the small bonus symbol is stopped this time, the CPU 101 displays information indicating that the preliminary determination for each hold has not been performed, the preliminary determination information. Is stored in the RAM 103, and the second preliminary determination process shown in FIG.

[Second special symbol variation start processing]
Next, the details of the second special symbol variation start process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart showing the second special symbol variation start process of step S406 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 101 refers to the RAM 103 and determines whether or not the second special symbol variation interruption flag is set (step S451). The “second special symbol fluctuation interruption flag” is a flag indicating that measurement of the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is interrupted, and is a flag set in step S4306 described above.

  When the second special symbol variation interruption flag is not set (step S451: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special symbol determination pending number U2 is “1” or more (step S452). If it is determined that the number is “1” or more (step S452: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of holdings U2 to digest only one holding ball (step S453). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S452 that the holding number U2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S452: NO), the second special symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 21 is terminated.

  The CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process following the process of step S453 (step S454). In the jackpot determination process in step S454, a jackpot determination is performed on the held ball obtained by subtracting the holding number U2 in step S453. The jackpot determination process in step S454 is the same process as the above jackpot determination process (FIG. 15), and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Following the jackpot determination process in step S454, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern setting process (step S455). In the variation pattern setting process in step S455, the variation pattern of the second special symbol is set based on the result of the jackpot determination process in step S454. The fluctuation pattern setting process in step S455 is the same process as the above-described fluctuation pattern setting process (FIG. 16), and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S455, the CPU 101 includes information including symbol setting information set in step S454, variation pattern setting information set in step S455, and information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. 2 A special symbol variation start command is generated and set in the RAM 103 (step S456). The second special symbol variation start command is a command for instructing execution of a variation effect accompanying the variation display of the second special symbol, and is executed to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG. Sent.

  Following the process of step S456, the CPU 101 starts the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 42 based on the variation pattern setting information set in the processing of step S455 (step S457). Measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol is started (step S458).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S451 that the second special symbol variation interruption flag is set (step S451: YES), the CPU 101 cancels the second special symbol variation interruption flag (step S459).

  Subsequent to step S459, the CPU 101 sets a change restart command for the second special symbol (step S460). The variation restart command set here is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in step S9 of FIG. 10, and the effect control unit 130 controls the effect according to the command. Then, the CPU 101 resumes measuring the variation time of the second special symbol (step S461).

  The process of step S459 to step S461 is not during the special game in the special symbol process of FIG. 13 (step S401: NO), is not measuring the variation time of the second special symbol (step S405: NO), and 2 Executed when the special symbol variation interruption flag is set. That is, when the special game is performed during the measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol and the measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol is interrupted, the processing of steps S459 to S461 is performed when the special game ends. And the measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol is resumed.

  When the process of step S461 is performed, when it is determined NO in step S452, or when the process of step S458 is performed, the CPU 101 ends the second special symbol variation start process shown in FIG.

[Second special symbol variation stop processing]
Next, the details of the second special symbol variation stop process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 22 is a detailed flowchart showing the second special symbol variation stopping process of step S407 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the second special symbol has ended (step S465). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines the measurement time of the variation time of the second special symbol that started measurement in step S458 or the measurement time of the variation time of the second special symbol that resumed measurement in step S461. It is determined whether or not the variation time set in the variation pattern setting process has been reached. When the fluctuation time has not ended (step S465: NO), the CPU 101 ends the second special symbol fluctuation stop process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the variation time has ended (step S465: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation stop command for the second special symbol in the RAM 103 (step S466), and stops the variation of the second special symbol (step S467). As a result, the symbol set in the jackpot determination process in step S454 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42.

  Subsequent to step S467, the CPU 101 resets the measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol (step S468), and performs processing during the second special symbol stop (step S469). As described above, the CPU 101 ends the second special symbol variation stopping process shown in FIG.

[Second special symbol stop processing]
Next, the second special symbol stopping process in step S469 of FIG. 22 will be described. FIG. 23 is a detailed flowchart showing the second special symbol stopping process of step S469 of FIG. In FIG. 23, processes similar to those in FIG. 18 are denoted by the same step numbers, and description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot is determined in step S431, the CPU 101 performs the first special symbol variation interruption process in step S471. After the process of step S471, the CPU 101 turns on the jackpot game flag in step S433. If the CPU 101 determines that it is a small hit in step S437, the CPU 101 similarly performs the first special symbol variation interruption process (step S472). After the process of step S472, the CPU 101 turns on the small hit game flag in step S439. The other processes are the same as the first special symbol stop process shown in FIG.

  Hereinafter, the details of the first special symbol variation interruption process in steps S471 and S472 will be described.

[First special symbol change interruption process]
Next, the details of the first special symbol variation interruption process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 24 is a detailed flowchart showing the first special symbol variation interruption process in steps S471 and S472 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special symbol is changing (step S4701). If the first special symbol is not changing (step S4701: NO), the CPU 101 ends the first special symbol change interruption process.

  On the other hand, when the first special symbol is changing (step S4701: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a current hold (step S4702). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U1 of the right for the first special symbol determination or the holding number U2 of the right for the second special symbol determination is 1 or more. If it is determined that there is a hold (step S4702: YES), the CPU 101 performs a second preliminary determination process (step S4703). Since the second pre-determination process in step S4703 is the same process as the second pre-determination process in step S4303 of FIG. 19 described above, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  When it is determined that there is no hold (step S4702: NO) or when the second pre-determination process (step S4703) is executed, the CPU 101 sets the first special symbol variation interruption command in the RAM 103 (step S4704). The first special symbol variation interruption command is a command for notifying that the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is interrupted, and the effect control unit 130 is executed by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG. Sent to. When the second pre-determination process is performed in step S4703, the first special symbol variation interruption command includes pre-determination information based on the result of the second pre-determination process. This prior determination information is generated for each suspension and is included in the first special symbol variation interruption command. In the effect control unit 130, a prior determination effect (pre-reading effect described above) is performed based on the prior determination information. If the second pre-determination process is not performed, that is, if it is determined that there is no right to special symbol determination at this time, the first special symbol variation interruption command does not include the pre-determination information.

  Subsequent to step S4704, the CPU 101 interrupts measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol (step S4705). Even if the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is interrupted, the first special symbol does not stop fluctuating in the first special symbol display 41 and continuously varies. Next, the CPU 101 sets a first special symbol variation interruption flag in the RAM 103 (step S4706).

  In this way, when the second special symbol stops at the symbol indicating the big hit or the small hit (YES in step S431 or step S437 in FIG. 23), if the first special symbol is changing (YES in step S4701). The measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is interrupted (step S4705). That is, while the big hit game or the small hit game based on the result of the second special symbol determination is performed, the measurement of the start of change of the first special symbol is interrupted while the first special symbol continues to fluctuate.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the normal symbol process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 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. Here, 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 is the winning value of the normal symbol random number stored in the ROM 102 (whether or not it is in the 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 coincides (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.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S512 or step S513, the CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display 45 (step S514), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the variation display start (step S515). .

  On the other hand, if 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 S516). 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. If it is determined that the end timing has not come (step S516: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is the end timing of the normal symbol fluctuation display (step S516: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol fluctuation display by the normal symbol display 45 (step S517). 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 S517, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the process of step S515 (step S518). Then, similarly to step S506, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S519). If it is determined that the win is a win (step S519: YES), the auxiliary flag is set to “ON”. It sets (step S520). When this auxiliary flag is set to “ON”, the electric tulip 17 operates.

  When step S515 is performed, when step S520 is performed, when step S501 is determined as YES, when step S503 is determined as NO, when step S516 is determined as NO Or when it determines with NO by the process of step S519, CPU101 complete | finishes the normal symbol process of FIG.

[Big prize opening process by game control unit 100]
Hereinafter, the special winning opening opening control process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 26 is a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special game flag is set to “ON” (step S601). Here, the special game flag is the above-described big hit game flag or the small hit game flag. When it is determined that neither the big hit game flag nor the small hit game flag is set to “ON” (step S601: NO), the big winning prize opening process ends.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the special game flag is set to “ON” (the big hit game flag or the small hit game flag is “ON”) (step S601: YES), for example, step S436 or step S441 (FIG. 18 or FIG. During the opening of a special game (a jackpot game or a jackpot game) based on whether or not the elapsed time after setting the opening command related to the jackpot game by the processing of FIG. 23) has reached a predetermined opening time It is determined whether or not there is (step S602). Here, when it is determined that the opening is being performed (step S602: YES), it is determined whether the opening time has passed based on whether the elapsed time has reached the predetermined opening time (step S603). ). Here, when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (step S603: NO), the special winning opening process ends.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the CPU 101 sets the round number Rmax of the special game, the operation pattern of the big winning opening control unit 116, etc. based on the big win symbol or the small bonus symbol. The setting information is stored in the RAM 103 (step S604). By executing the process of step S604, various times related to special games such as the interval time between rounds and the next round, and the ending time after the end of the final round are also set. For example, when a jackpot symbol is set, the CPU 101 sets a value of 2 or more for the number of rounds Rmax according to the jackpot symbol. For example, when the small hit symbol is set, the CPU 101 sets “1” to the round number Rmax. In addition, by setting the operation pattern of the special winning opening control unit 116 in step S604, the special winning opening 13 is opened in a predetermined pattern.

  For example, when a jackpot symbol indicating a 16R probability variation jackpot is set, an operation pattern is set in which the winning prize opening 13 is opened by 16R with a maximum of 29.5 seconds being opened as 1R. In addition, when a jackpot symbol indicating a short win is set, an operation pattern is set in which the winning prize opening 13 is opened by 16R with the opening for 0.1 second as 1R. In addition, when a small winning symbol is set, an operation pattern is set in which the winning prize opening 13 is opened by 1R with 0.1 seconds × 16 times as 1R.

  Following the processing of step S604, the CPU 101 resets the winning number Y of the game ball to the big winning opening 13 stored in the RAM 103 (step S605), and the number of rounds during the special game, which is also stored in the RAM 103. R is updated to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S606). This round number R is set to “0” before the start of the special game, and is incremented by “1” every time the process of step S606 is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S606, the CPU 101 starts the opening control of the special winning opening 13 by the special winning opening control unit 116 (step S607), and measures the opening time that is an elapsed time since the opening control is started. Is started (step S608). Then, a round start command for notifying that the round game for opening the special winning opening 13 has been started is set in the RAM 103 (step S609).

  If the CPU 101 determines that the opening in the special game is not in progress (step S602: NO), for example, the final round ends based on the information indicating the current time point in the special game stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether or not the next ending is in progress (step S611). If it is determined that ending is in progress (step S611: YES), the process proceeds to step S625 described later.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the ending in the special game is not in progress (step S611: NO), for example, based on information indicating the time point in the special game that the current state stored in the RAM 103 is in the interval ( It is determined whether it is between a round and the next round (step S612). Here, if it is determined that the interval is in progress (step S612: YES), whether or not the interval time set by the process of step S604 has elapsed since the big winning opening 13 was closed at the end of the previous round game. Is determined (step S613). Here, when it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (step S613: YES), the processing proceeds to step S605 because it is time to start the next round game. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (step S613: NO), the special winning a prize opening process ends.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is not during the interval (step S612: NO), the CPU 101 determines that it is in a round game, and based on the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the big prize opening switch 115, It is determined whether or not the switch 115 is “ON” (step S614). Here, when it is determined that the big prize opening switch 115 is “ON” (step S614: YES), it is judged that one game ball has won the big prize opening 13, and the number Y of game balls won is calculated. The value updated by “1” is updated (step S615).

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S615, executes the process of step S609, or determines that the big prize opening switch 115 is not “ON” (step S614: NO), the special prize opening 13 is opened. It is determined whether the specified opening time has elapsed from the start (step S616). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening time at which the measurement is started by the process in step S608 has reached a specified opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) set in step S604.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the specified opening time has not elapsed (step S616: NO), the winning number Y of the game ball in the current round game stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102. It is determined whether or not it matches the number of gaming balls Ymax (for example, “10”) that defines the closing timing of 13 (step S617). Here, when it is determined that the number of winning prizes Y does not match the number of gaming balls Ymax (step S617: NO), the large winning opening process ends.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the winning number Y matches the gaming ball number Ymax (step S617: YES), or when it is determined that the specified opening time has elapsed (step S616: YES), the big winning opening control unit 116. Then, the opening control of the special winning opening 13 started in the process of step S607 is ended (step S618).

  Subsequent to the process in step S618, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R of the special game stored in the RAM 103 matches the round number Rmax set in the process in step S604 (step S604). S619). Here, when it is determined that the number of rounds R does not match the number of rounds Rmax (step S619: NO), in order to control the start timing of the next round game, the elapsed time from the closing of the big winning opening 13 Measurement of a certain interval time is started (step S620). The interval time when the measurement is started by the process of step S620 is used for the process of step S613.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the round number R matches the round number Rmax (step S619: YES), the CPU 101 starts measuring the ending time (step S622), and resets the round number R stored in the RAM 103 ( In step S623), an ending command is set in the RAM 103 (step S624). This ending command is a command for notifying that the last round game has ended, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process of step S9.

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S624 or determines that the ending is being performed (step S611: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether the set ending time has elapsed (step S625). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ending time at which measurement is started by the process of step S622 has reached the set ending time set by the process of step S604. Here, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (step S625: NO), the special winning opening process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the set ending time has elapsed (step S625: YES), the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process for setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the special game is over (step S626). Then, in order to end the special game, the special game flag (big hit game flag or small hit game flag) is set to “OFF” (step S627). Thus, the big winning opening process of FIG. 26 is completed.

[Game state setting process by game control unit 100]
Next, the gaming state setting process in step S626 of FIG. 26 will be described. FIG. 27 is a detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process in step S626 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a small hit is made based on the symbol information set in the RAM 103 (step S630). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination that triggered the big winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. When it is determined that it is a small hit (step S630: YES), the CPU 101 ends the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

  When it is determined that it is not a small hit (step S630: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a probable big hit (step S631). When it is determined that the probability change big hit is (step S631: YES), the CPU 101 sets the probability change game flag to ON (step S632). Subsequently, the CPU 101 sets a very large value Xmax (for example, 10000) to the high probability remaining game count X stored in the RAM 103 (step S633). Here, since a very large value is set for the high probability remaining game count X, the high probability game state is maintained until the next big hit.

  After the process of step S633, the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to ON (step S634), and sets a very large value Jmax (for example, 10000) to the auxiliary game remaining number J stored in the RAM 103 (step S635). ). Here, since a very large value is set for the auxiliary game remaining count X, the auxiliary game state is maintained until the next big hit.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a probable big hit (step S631: NO), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to ON (step S636) and sets “100” to the auxiliary game remaining number J (step S637).

  When the process of step S637 is performed, when the process of step S635 is performed, or when it is determined NO in step S630, the CPU 101 ends the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit 100]
Next, details of the electric tulip process in step S7 of FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 28 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 long tulip is achieved based on the symbol set in step S509 or step S510 (step S702). S703).

  When it is determined that it is per long opening (step S703: 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 S707). When it is determined that it is not per long release (step S703: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the auxiliary gaming state by determining whether or not the auxiliary gaming flag is ON. (Step S704).

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the auxiliary gaming state (step S704: NO), as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, the operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 second is performed once. Is set in the RAM 103 (step S705).

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is in the auxiliary gaming state (step S704: 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 S706).

  The CPU 101 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 by the process of step S705, step S706, or step S707, and then causes the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 to start the operation of the electric tulip 17 with 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 above-described game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing details of processing performed in the effect control unit 130. In the following, the processing shown in FIGS. 29 to 32 will be described as being 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. 29 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. Thus, the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

[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. 30 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 first pre-determination effect process (step S1302).

  In the process of step S1302, the effect control unit 130 determines and executes the content of the first pre-determination effect based on the information included in the hold command. Details of the first preliminary determination process will be described later.

  When the process of step S1302 is executed, or when it is determined that the hold command is not received (step S1301: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a variation start command is received (step S1303). ). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines whether a first special symbol variation start command or a second special symbol variation start command has been received.

  When the change start command is received (step S1303: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a change start process (step S1304).

  Specifically, when the production control unit 130 receives the first special symbol variation start command, the presentation control unit 130 determines whether the first special symbol variation start command is a big hit based on the first special symbol variation start command. The first variation effect accompanying the variation of the first special symbol is determined based on the analysis result. Then, the effect control unit 130 starts the determined first variation effect. In the first variation effect, an effect of variably displaying the decorative symbol corresponding to the first special symbol and an effect of displaying another image are performed.

  In addition, when receiving the second special symbol variation start command, the effect control unit 130 determines a second variation effect associated with the variation of the second special symbol based on the second special symbol variation start command, and the second special symbol variation start command. Start fluctuating production.

  When the process of step S1304 is executed, or when it is determined that a variation start command has not been received (step S1303: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether a variation stop command has been received (step S1303). S1305).

  When the change stop command is received (step S1305: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the change end process (step S1306). Specifically, when the first special symbol variation stop command is received, the effect control unit 130 ends the first variation effect, and when the second special symbol variation stop command is received, the second variation. The production ends. In the change end process, the effect control unit 130 stops the changing effect, for example, by stopping the decorative pattern that is changing.

  When the process of step S1306 is executed, or when it is determined that the change stop command has not been received (step S1305: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether an opening command has been received (step S1307). ).

  When the opening command is received (step S1307: YES), the effect control unit 130 performs an opening process (step S1308). The opening process is a process of executing an opening effect that is performed when a jackpot game is started and determining a jackpot effect that is performed during the jackpot game.

  When the process of step S1308 is executed, or when it is determined that the opening command has not been received (step S1307: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether an ending command has been received (step S1309). .

  When the ending command is received (step S1309: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes an ending process (step S1310). The ending process is a process for determining and executing an ending effect to be performed when the jackpot game ends.

  When the process of step S1310 is executed, or when it is determined that an ending command has not been received (step S1309: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether a change interruption command or a change restart command has been received. (Step S1311). Here, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not it has received the first special symbol variation suspension command or the second special symbol variation suspension command, or the first special symbol variation restart command or the second special symbol variation. It is determined whether or not a resume command has been received.

  When it determines with YES by step S1311, the production | generation control part 130 performs the 2nd prior determination production | generation process (step S1312). The second pre-decision effect process is a process for controlling the prefetch effect in the measurement interruption period described above. Details of the second preliminary determination effect process will be described later.

  If it is determined YES in step S1311, the effect control unit 130 controls the progress of the variable effect started in step S1304 in addition to the second pre-determination effect process. For example, the effect control unit 130 continuously performs the change effect of the decorative symbol (continuously displays the change display) until the change restart command is received after receiving the change interruption command. Is temporarily stopped.

  When the process of step S1312 is executed, or when it is determined NO in step S1311, the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

  In addition to the processing shown in FIG. 30, the effect control unit 130 receives a customer waiting command or a round start command from the game control unit 100, and performs processing according to the received command.

[First Advance Determination Effect Processing by Effect Control Unit 130]
Hereinafter, details of the first preliminary determination effect process in step S1302 of FIG. 30 will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing details of the first preliminary determination effect process in step S1302 of FIG.

  The effect control unit 130 analyzes the advance determination information included in the received hold command (step S1321). Specifically, the production control unit 130 takes out the advance determination information included in the received hold command and stores it in the RAM 133. Based on the advance determination information, whether the hold is a big hit or when the hold is digested. A variation pattern or the like is determined (when a special symbol variation corresponding to the hold is performed).

  Subsequent to step S1321, the effect control unit 130 determines the first prior determination effect (step S1322). Specifically, the content of the first prior determination effect is determined based on the analysis result of step S1321. For example, the effect control unit 130 determines the display mode of the hold image based on whether or not the hold is a big hit and its variation pattern. Further, for example, the effect control unit 130 may determine an effect for changing the background image of the liquid crystal display 5 to a specific image different from a normal image based on the analysis result of step S1321.

  Subsequent to step S1322, the effect control unit 130 executes the first preliminary determination effect (step 1323). In step S 1323, a hold image corresponding to the received hold command is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. In this case, the hold image is displayed in the display mode determined in step S1322. In addition, other effects may be performed according to the content of the first pre-decision effect determined in step S1322. Note that the timing of executing the first pre-decision effect is not limited to the time when the hold command is received, and may be, for example, when the next special symbol change is started. With the above, the effect control unit 130 ends the first prior determination effect process illustrated in FIG.

[Second Advance Determination Effect Processing by Effect Control Unit 130]
Hereinafter, the details of the second preliminary determination effect process in step S1312 of FIG. 30 will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing details of the second pre-decision effect process in step S1312 of FIG.

  The effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a variation interruption command for the first special symbol or the second special symbol has been received (step S1331). When the variation interruption command of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is received (step S1321: YES), the effect control unit 130 acquires the advance determination information included in the received variation interruption command (step S1332).

  Subsequently, the effect control unit 130 analyzes the acquired prior determination information in the same manner as the process of step S1321 (step S1333), and determines the content of the second prior determination effect based on the analysis result (step S1334). ). And the production | generation control part 130 performs the 2nd prior determination production | presentation of the determined content (step S1335).

  In step S1333 to step S1335, the production control unit 130 performs each hold (holding of the right of the first and second special symbol determination) when the measurement of the variation time of the special symbol is interrupted based on the prior determination information. It is determined whether or not the jackpot is large, the type or variation pattern of the jackpot, and the content of the second pre-decision effect is determined and executed based on the analysis result. For example, when there is a big hit in the hold, the effect control unit 130 changes the display mode of the hold image corresponding to the hold or executes a specific effect that suggests that there is a big hit in the hold.

  Note that, as described with reference to FIG. 19 or FIG. 24 and FIG. 20, when there is no suspension at the time when the measurement of the variation time of the special symbol is suspended, the advance determination information is not included in the variation suspension command. In this case, the processes in steps S1333 to S1335 are not performed. In addition, as described with reference to FIG. 19 or FIG. 24 and FIG. 20, when the measurement of the variation time of the special symbol is interrupted by the small hit game, the preliminary determination for each suspension was not performed. Is included in the change interruption command and transmitted as prior determination information. In this case, since there is no change in the gaming state, in step S1334 and step S1335, the second preliminary determination effect may be determined based on the preliminary determination information stored in the RAM 133 in step S1321 when the hold command is received. .

  On the other hand, when the change interruption command is not received (step S1331: NO), that is, when the change restart command of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is received, the effect control unit 130 performs other effect control. (Step S1336). For example, the effect control unit 130 ends the second prior determination effect executed in step S1335.

  When the process of step S1335 is performed, or when the process of step S1336 is performed, the effect control unit 130 ends the second preliminary determination effect process illustrated in FIG.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, for example, the first variation effect is performed according to the variation of the first special symbol, and the variation of the second special symbol is performed during the variation of the first special symbol. When the jackpot game based is performed, a second pre-decision effect (prefetching effect) for the reservation of the right of the first special symbol and / or the second special symbol is performed during the jackpot game. Since the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be varied independently, the prefetch effect for the hold is interrupted during the variation of the first special symbol, triggered by the jackpot game based on the variation of the second special symbol. be able to.

  In addition, the gaming state may change due to a big hit game based on the variation of the second special symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the gaming state is taken into consideration, the pre-reading effect for the hold can be executed according to the change in the gaming state. That is, at the time of receiving the hold command, for example, it is in the normal gaming state, and the first pre-decision effect is performed on the premise of the normal gaming state. However, when the big hit game is performed thereafter, the gaming state may change. is there. In the present embodiment, since the second pre-decision effect is performed based on the change interruption command including the pre-determination information, the pre-reading effect can be performed in consideration of the change in the gaming state.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, when the measurement of the variation time of the special symbol is interrupted, that is, when the jackpot symbol is stopped, the preliminary determination is performed for the hold, and the preliminary determination information indicating the result of the preliminary determination is provided. It was included in the variable interruption command. And based on the change interruption command, the pre-reading effect (2nd prior determination effect) with respect to the above-mentioned holding was performed. In other embodiments, for example, advance determination information for each hold may be included in a change start command or a change stop command for a special symbol.

  Specifically, when the second special symbol starts to change during the change of the first special symbol, when the second special symbol starts to change, the change time of the second special symbol, the second special symbol determination is performed. It is determined whether or not it is a big hit. Therefore, at the time when the second special symbol starts to fluctuate, whether the measurement of the fluctuation time is interrupted for the first special symbol that is fluctuating, or after the first special symbol that is fluctuating stops 2 It is possible to determine whether or not a jackpot game based on the variation of the special symbol is to be performed. That is, when the second special symbol starts to fluctuate, the start timing of the jackpot game can be determined, and the game state with respect to the hold (holding the right of the first special symbol determination) digested after the start timing It is possible to make a prior determination in consideration of changes in Then, by including pre-determination information indicating the result of the pre-determination in the change start command of the second special symbol, the effect control unit 130 can perform a pre-reading effect (second pre-determination effect) based on the pre-determination information. it can.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the special game based on the fluctuation | variation of the 2nd special symbol was performed during the fluctuation | variation of the 1st special symbol, for example, the pre-reading effect with respect to the hold at that time was performed. In another embodiment, a pre-reading effect with respect to the holding increased during the special game may be performed during the special game. Further, for example, during the special game, a notice effect may be given for the change of the first special symbol for which the measurement is interrupted.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the special game based on the fluctuation | variation of the other special symbol (2nd special symbol) is performed while the fluctuation | variation of one special symbol (1st special symbol) is carried out, The measurement of fluctuation time was interrupted. In another embodiment, the variation may be terminated by stopping the one special symbol in a lost manner without interrupting the measurement of the variation time of the one special symbol. In this case, when there is a special symbol determination hold, the change of the symbol related to the hold is performed after the end of the special game.

  In another embodiment, when the special game based on the variation of the second special symbol is performed and the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is interrupted during the variation of the first special symbol, the measurement interruption period , A notice effect for the first special symbol that is changing may be provided.

  In another embodiment, a member for distributing game balls is arranged above the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, and the game balls are moved to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 by the members. May be alternately distributed.

  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 can also be applied 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 symbol display means (41) for displaying the first symbol, a second symbol display means (42) for displaying the second symbol, and the establishment of the first start condition. First acquisition means (101, S204) for acquiring first acquisition information, second acquisition means (101, S210) for acquiring second acquisition information in response to establishment of the second start condition, and the first acquisition First determination means (101, S414) for determining whether or not to play a special game based on the information, and second whether or not to perform the special game based on the second acquisition information Regardless of whether the second symbol fluctuates in the second symbol display means (101, S454) for performing the special game determination and the second symbol display means, based on the establishment of the first start condition, Stops after changing the first symbol in the first symbol display means. The first symbol display control means (101, S403, S404) for notifying the result of the first special game determination and whether or not the first symbol is changed in the first symbol display means. First, on the basis of the establishment of the second start condition, the second symbol display means notifies the result of the second special game determination by causing the second symbol display means to change and then stop the second symbol. Means (101, S406, S407), and when the first acquisition information is acquired by the first acquisition means when the first symbol is variably displayed, the first acquisition information is stored and the first information is stored. The first acquisition storage means (101, S204) to hold as a right of one special game determination, and the second acquisition information by the second acquisition means when the second symbol is variably displayed. If obtained, second hold storage means (101, S210) that stores the second acquisition information and holds it as the right of the second special game determination, and the first symbol display control means or the second symbol display When the determination result indicating that the special game is to be performed is notified by the control means, the special game executing means (101, S6) for executing the special game and the first variation effect according to the variation of the first symbol are executed. When the special game based on the result of the second special game determination is executed by the special game executing means during the execution of the first fluctuation effect executing means and the first fluctuation effect according to the change of the first symbol, Pre-decision effect control means (130, S1312) for performing a pre-decision effect according to the result of the pre-determination based on the first acquisition information or the second acquisition information during execution of the special game.

  According to the above configuration, in a gaming machine in which the first symbol and the second symbol can be varied simultaneously, when a special game based on the variation of the second symbol is performed during the variation of the first symbol, during the special game A pre-decision effect for the hold of the first or second special game determination can be performed, and the pre-decision effect for the hold can be interrupted during the variation of the first symbol.

  In another configuration, the first symbol control means starts measuring the variation time of the first symbol according to the variation of the first symbol, and the measurement time has passed a predetermined first variation time. In such a case, the first symbol is stopped, the measurement of the variation time of the first symbol is terminated, and the special game execution means performs a special based on the result of the second special game determination during the variation of the first symbol. When the game is executed, the measurement of the variation time of the first symbol may be interrupted, and when the special game ends, the measurement of the variation time of the first symbol may be resumed.

  According to the above configuration, when a special game based on the variation of the second symbol is performed during the variation of the first symbol, the measurement of the variation time of the first symbol can be interrupted, and the prior determination is performed during the interruption period. Production can be performed.

  In another configuration, the game machine further includes a game state setting unit that sets a gaming state of the gaming machine when a special game is executed by the special game executing unit, and the prior determination effect control unit includes the first determination effect control unit. When a special game based on the result of the second special game determination is executed by the special game execution means during the change of one symbol, the game state set by the game state setting means triggered by the execution of the special game Based on the above, the prior determination effect may be performed.

  According to the above configuration, when there is a change in the gaming state due to the special game based on the variation of the second symbol, it is possible to perform the preliminary determination effect in consideration of the change in the gaming state.

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 1st decoration symbol 52 2nd decoration symbol 55 4th symbol corresponding to the 1st special symbol 57 4th symbol corresponding to the 2nd special symbol 61 1st reservation picture 62 2nd reservation picture 100 game control section 101 CPU
130 Production control unit 131 CPU
150 Lamp control unit

Claims (3)

A first symbol display means for displaying the first symbol;
A second symbol display means for displaying the second symbol;
First acquisition means for acquiring first acquisition information in response to establishment of the first start condition;
Second acquisition means for acquiring second acquisition information in response to establishment of the second start condition;
First determination means for performing a first special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game based on the first acquisition information;
Second determination means for performing second special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game based on the second acquisition information;
Regardless of whether the second symbol fluctuates in the second symbol display means, the first symbol display means fluctuates the first symbol based on the establishment of the first start condition and then stops. A first symbol display control means for notifying the result of the first special game determination;
Regardless of whether or not the first symbol is changed in the first symbol display means, the second symbol is changed in the second symbol display means and then stopped based on the establishment of the second start condition. A second symbol display control means for informing the result of the second special game determination;
If the first acquisition information is acquired by the first acquisition means when the first symbol is variably displayed, the first acquisition information is stored and held as the right of the first special game determination. 1 hold storage means;
If the second acquisition information is acquired by the second acquisition means when the second symbol is variably displayed, the second acquisition information is stored and held as a right for the second special game determination. 2 holding storage means;
A special game execution means for executing a special game when a determination result indicating that a special game is to be performed is notified by the first symbol display control means or the second symbol display control means;
Production control means for controlling the production,
The production control means includes
It is possible to change and display the first effect symbol corresponding to the first symbol during the variation of the first symbol,
During the variation of the second symbol, it is possible to variably display the second effect symbol corresponding to the second symbol,
The first variation effect according to the variation of the first symbol can be executed,
If the special game based on the results of the second special game determination by the special game execution means during the execution of the first variation effect using the first performance symbol is Ru is executed, during the execution of the special game, the first 1 acquires information or the second acquisition information being capable of performing Starring unloading rather based,
A gaming machine capable of displaying the second effect symbol smaller than the first effect symbol during execution of the first variation effect using the first effect symbol . The first symbol control means
The measurement of the variation time of the first symbol is started according to the variation of the first symbol, and when the measurement time has passed the predetermined first variation time, the first symbol is stopped and the first symbol is stopped. Finish measuring the fluctuation time of
When a special game based on the result of the second special game determination is executed by the special game execution means during the change of the first symbol, the measurement of the variation time of the first symbol is interrupted, and the special game is The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when it is ended, measurement of the variation time of the first symbol is resumed. When a special game is executed by the special game execution means, the game machine further comprises a game state setting means for setting a gaming state of the gaming machine,
Wherein Starring output control means, the game in the variation of the first pattern, when the special game based on the results of the second special game determined by special game execution means is executed, in response to execution of the special game based on the game state is set by the state setting means performs said Starring unloading, gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

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