JP6430713B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a winning game is generated after a winning display result is derived in a symbol variation game when a determination result of whether or not a hit is positive.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine, a hit determination is made as to whether or not the game ball has entered the starting means, and if the determination result of the appropriate determination is affirmative In the symbol variation game, a winning game is generated after a winning display result is derived. In such a pachinko machine, as part of the effect during the winning game, it is determined whether or not the winning symbol variation game is included in the retained symbol variation game, and the determination is made. Some perform a specific effect based on the result (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-270225 A

  By the way, a pachinko gaming machine that executes such an effect during a hit game may include a movable body that can perform a predetermined operation. In such a pachinko gaming machine, for example, when executing a movable body effect that moves a movable body as a specific effect, the movable body effect is incompletely executed because the movable body is located at a position different from the initial position. As a result, the entire specific performance may be executed incompletely. Therefore, in such a pachinko gaming machine, when the movable body is not in a predetermined position, the effect during the hit game is incompletely executed, and the interest for the effect during the hit game may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made by paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in interest in performance during winning games. is there.

A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine that generates a winning game after the end of the winning symbol variation game for which a winning display result is derived. It is possible to execute an effect different from the hold determination means for determining whether or not the movable body, the detection means capable of detecting the movable body when the movable body is in the original position, and the movable body effect in which the movable body operates. An effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect, and the effect control means controls the execution of the effect by operating the predetermined movable object effect and the predetermined movable object effect. There are a specific movable body effect in which the same movable body as the movable body operates, and a specific effect by the effect execution means, and the predetermined movable body effect, the specific movable body effect, and the specific effect are: During one hit game A line can produce, in the per game includes a beneficial degree of different types of per game for the player, the predetermined movable body effect is an effect of informing a type of the per game, the The specific movable body effect and the specific effect are effects for notifying that there is the winning symbol variation game among the pending symbol variation games held during the winning game, and the specific effect is Is an effect that is executed at the same timing as the specific movable body effect, and is an effect that is not executed at the same timing as the predetermined movable body effect, and the specific movable body effect and the specific effect are a production which may be performed after a predetermined movable body effect, the predetermined movable body effect and the specific movable body effect are both a production which said movable member is displaced, the predetermined movable body effect odor A position in which said movable member is displaced, said a position where the movable member is displaced in a particular movable body effect, a different position, if there is symbol variation games the per in symbol variation game pending When the movable body is detected by the detection means, the specific movable body effect and the specific effect can be started, while when the movable body is not detected by the detection means, The gist is that the specific movable body effect and the specific effect are not started.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can suppress that the interest with respect to the effect in a hit game falls.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows a specific example of the execution aspect of a promotion effect. The figure which shows a specific example of the execution aspect of a prefetch notice effect. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows prefetch notice effect execution processing.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. On the front side of the pachinko gaming machine, a launch handle HD that is operated by the player when launching a game ball onto the game board YB is disposed. In addition, the game board YB is provided with a decoration lamp SL as an effect execution means capable of executing a game effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light-emitting body (LED, lamp, etc.) not shown. In the following description, a game effect by light emission of a light emitter is referred to as “light emission effect”.

  The game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 11 composed of a plurality of light emitting units. In this special symbol display device 11, a variation game (design variation game) is performed by varying the special symbol. In the following description, a variation game using a special symbol is referred to as a “special symbol variation game”. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating a result of an internal determination (whether to be described later) whether or not the game is a hit. In addition, the hit determination of this embodiment can also be grasped as a win lottery for determining whether or not a win.

  The special symbol display device 11 displays a special symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the special symbol display device 11, the special symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game, and the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. The “variable display” is a state in which the type of the displayed symbol is changed in the display area defined in the display device that displays the symbol. The “deterministic stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area, and is a state in which the symbols are determined and stopped at the end of the variable game.

  In the special symbol variation game of this embodiment, the special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state as a display result corresponding to the determination result of the hit determination. The special symbol is classified into a winning symbol that can recognize a hit (winning display result), and a missing symbol that can recognize a loss (missing display result).

  An effect display device 13 having an image display unit GH is disposed in the center of the game board YB. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 13 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. In the effect display device 13, a game effect by image display is performed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 13 functions as an effect execution means capable of executing a game effect by image display. In the following description, a game effect by image display is indicated as “display effect”. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 13 and the decoration lamp SL function as game effect execution means.

  In the effect display device 13, as one of the display effects, a variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) and a symbol combination is displayed (derived). In the following description, a variation game using a decorative symbol is referred to as a “decorative symbol variable game”. The decorative design is a design for production (production design) used for diversifying display production.

  In the effect display device 13, the decorative symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game. In the effect display device 13, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped before the end of the special symbol variation game, and the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. “Temporary stop display” is a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol may be variably displayed again in the display area, such as a fluctuation state.

  The effect display device 13 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 11, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the winning or losing from the symbol combination that is exclusively displayed on the effect display device 13.

  The effect display device 13 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game. Specifically, when the winning symbol (winning display result) is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game, the winning symbol (winning display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 13. In the present embodiment, the winning symbol by the decorative symbol is a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols of all the rows that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 13 are the same. Further, in the special symbol variation game, when the out-of-sequence symbol (out-of-order display result) is confirmed and stopped, the out-of-sequence symbol (out-of-range display result) is also confirmed and stopped. In the present embodiment, the out-of-line symbols due to the decorative symbols are symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols of all the rows that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 13 are not the same.

  In the decorative symbol variation game of this embodiment, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left column (left symbol) → right column (right symbol) → middle column (middle symbol) as seen from the player side in the effect display device 13. Is displayed. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination (such as “1 ↓ 1”, where “↓” indicates a change). In the reach state, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are temporarily stopped among all the symbol columns, and are temporarily displayed, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) ) Is displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the symbol combination that can recognize the reach state is the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  Further, in the effect display device 13 of the present embodiment, reach is one of the display effects after the reach symbol combination is formed in the decorative symbol variation game until the symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed. Production can be performed.

  Below the effect display device 13 in the game board YB, a first start winning opening 14 having a first entrance through which a game ball can enter is disposed. Further, a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the first entrance port is provided in the back of the first start winning opening 14. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition for the special symbol variation game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. .

  Further, on the game board YB, on the right side of the first start winning opening 14, a second start winning opening 16 having a second entering opening through which a game ball can enter is disposed. The second start winning opening 16 includes an open / close door 18 that opens and closes by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 4). The open / close door 18 is in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the second entrance of the second start winning opening 16 and closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second entrance of the second start winning entrance 16. Is operational to the state. The opening / closing door 18 is always controlled to be in a closed state, and when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the opening / closing door 18 is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times. Further, a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the second entrance port is provided in the back of the second start prize opening 16. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition for the special symbol variation game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. .

  On the right side of the effect display device 13 on the game board YB, a large winning device 20 having a large winning port 19 as a special winning port through which a game ball can enter is disposed. The special winning device 20 includes a special winning opening blade 21 that opens and closes by the operation of a special winning opening solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 4). In the big prize device 20, when the big prize mouth blade 21 performs the opening operation, the big prize port 19 provided in the big prize device 20 is opened, and it becomes possible to enter the game ball into the big prize device 20. . In addition, the big winning device 20 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 19. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a payout condition for the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, the win game is awarded after the win symbol (hit display result) is displayed in a definite stop state in the special symbol variation game. In the winning game, the special winning opening blade 21 is opened, and the game ball is allowed to enter the special winning opening 19. For this reason, during the winning game, the player can obtain a chance to establish the winning ball payout condition.

  On the game board YB, a hold display device 22 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 13. The hold display device 22 displays the number of on-hold special symbol variation games that have been established but have not yet been executed. In the following description, the number of special symbol variation games on hold is indicated as “special symbol hold number”.

  In the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 24 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 13. In the normal symbol display device 24, a changing game is performed by changing the normal symbol. In the following description, a variation game using a normal symbol is referred to as “ordinary symbol variation game”. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating a result of an internal determination (normal hit determination described later) as to whether or not the normal hit. Note that the normal hit determination of the present embodiment can also be grasped as a normal hit lottery for determining whether or not the hit is normal. The normal symbol display device 24 displays the normal symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the normal symbol display device 24, the normal symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the normal symbol variation game, and the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the normal symbol variation game.

  In the normal symbol variation game of the present embodiment, the normal symbol is displayed as a fixed stop as a display result corresponding to the determination result of the normal hit determination. The normal symbol is classified into a normal hit symbol that can recognize a normal hit (ordinary hit display result) and a normal offset symbol that can recognize a normal offset (usually a shift indication result).

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative, the normal hit game is generated after the normal hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state in the normal symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, an opening condition for opening the opening / closing door 18 is established, and the opening / closing door 18 is in an open state, so that it is easy to enter the game ball into the second entrance of the second start winning opening 16. In other words, in the present embodiment, an affirmative determination is made in the normal hit determination, whereby an opening condition for opening the door 18 can be established. For this reason, during the normal winning game, the player can easily establish the start condition for the special symbol variation game and the payout condition for the prize ball.

  In the game board YB, an operation gate 25 is disposed above the special winning device 20. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4 of the operation gate 25, the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game can be established. In the following description, the number of held normal symbol variation games that have been established but have not yet been executed will be referred to as “ordinary symbol hold number”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is fired on the game board YB and flows down the left side of the effect display device 13, the game ball is guided to the first start winning opening 14. An obstruction member such as a game nail that can change the flow-down mode, a first start winning opening 14 and the like are arranged.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a game ball is fired on the game board YB and flows down the right side of the effect display device 13, a part of the game ball is the second start winning opening 16, the grand prize winning device 20, the operation gate. As shown in FIG. 25, obstacle members such as game nails, the second start winning opening 16 and the like are arranged. That is, in the present embodiment, the second start winning opening 16, the big winning device 20, and the operation gate 25 are provided on the same flow path.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that gives a probability variation state in which the probability that the determination result of the hit determination is positive (the hit probability) varies from a low probability to a high probability. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the probability of hitting is likely to change and the hit game is likely to occur compared to a state where the probability variation state is not given (hereinafter referred to as “non-probability variation state”). It becomes a state.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has a function of shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation”). The change function is a function that gives an advantageous change state to the player after the winning game is completed. In the variable state, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened compared to a state where the variable state is not given (hereinafter referred to as “non-variable state”). In the variable state, the probability that the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (normal hit probability) is higher than in the non-variable state. In the variable state, when the normal hit determination is affirmed, the opening time of the open / close door 18 based on the positive determination of one normal hit determination is longer than that in the non-variable state. As compared with the non-variable short state, the variable speed state is a state where the second start winning opening 16 enters the second ball entrance into the second ball entrance rate improvement state in which the ball entrance rate per unit time is improved. Also, in the variable state, the variation time of the special symbol variation game may be shortened compared to the non-variable state, and in particular, the variation time of the special symbol variation game in which the outlier display result is confirmed and stopped is shortened. There is a case. As described above, in the variable state of this embodiment, the start condition for the special symbol variation game is more easily established than in the non-variable state.

  A movable body 26 that performs a predetermined operation is disposed on the game board YB. The movable body 26 of the present embodiment is disposed below the effect display device 13 and is configured to be operable from below to above the effect display device 13.

Next, the winning in this embodiment will be described.
In this embodiment, when the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, one hit is determined from a plurality of types (in this embodiment, three types), and a hit game based on the determined hit occurs. Is done. Which of the multiple types of hits is determined is specified by the type of special symbol (winning symbol) that is selected (determined) when the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, all of the winning symbols are jackpot symbols, and all of the winning games are jackpot games.

  The big hit game is started after the end of the special symbol variation game in which the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect is initially performed as a start effect indicating the start of the big hit game. After the opening effect is over, a round game that opens the grand prize opening 19 (large prize mouth blade 21) is performed a predetermined number of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. During one round game, the grand prize opening 19 is until the first end condition for entering the upper limit number of game balls to enter or the second end condition for which a predetermined time elapses is satisfied. Opened. In the present embodiment, “10” is set as the upper limit number of entering balls in any jackpot game. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect as an end effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special symbols classified into the special symbols ZA to ZC are the special symbol jackpot symbols. In the following description, jackpots corresponding to jackpot symbols classified into special symbols ZA to ZC are indicated as jackpots ZA to ZC, respectively.

  In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA and the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, “16 times” is set as the prescribed number of rounds. In the big hit game based on the big hit ZC, “8 times” is set as the prescribed round number. In this way, the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA and the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB are set with a larger number of prescribed rounds than the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, so the number of winning balls can be increased and the game It is a big hit game with a high advantage for the player. That is, the jackpot game in the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot games having different advantages for the player.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, “25 seconds” is set as the specified time in all round games for any jackpot game. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, “10 seconds” is set as the effect time of the opening effect and “10 seconds” is set as the effect time of the ending effect in any jackpot game. .

  Further, in this embodiment, for any jackpot game, after the jackpot game is finished, until a predetermined symbol variation game of the predetermined number of times of change (in this embodiment, “100 times”) is ended, or the probability change is made. The probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is generated before the end of the number of special symbol variation games.

  Further, in this embodiment, for any jackpot game, after the jackpot game is finished, until the special symbol variation game of the predetermined number of times of operation (in this embodiment, “100 times”) is finished or is operated. The variable state is given until the next jackpot game is generated before the end of the special symbol variation game of the number of times.

Next, game effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a movable body effect that moves the movable body 26.

  The movable body 26 is accommodated in an accommodating portion (not shown) provided below the effect display device 13 when the movable body effect is not being executed. In this embodiment, the position accommodated in the accommodating portion is an initial position P1 where the movable body 26 stands by when the movable body 26 is not operated. Further, an initial position sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting the movable body 26 is disposed in the housing portion of the effect display device 13. In the present embodiment, the initial position sensor SE5 detects the movable body 26 when the movable body 26 is located at the initial position P1. That is, in this embodiment, the initial position sensor SE5 detects the movable body 26, so that the movable body 26 can be detected at the initial position P1.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, two types of effect positions, the first effect position P2 and the second effect position P3, are set as positions where the movable body 26 can move in the movable object effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the initial position P1 corresponds to the first position, and the production positions P2, P3 correspond to the second position. The second effect position P3 is a position set above the first effect position P2. The first effect position P2 is a position set above the initial position P1. The effect positions P2 and P3 are positions where the movable body 26 covers a part of the image display unit GH of the effect display device 13. The movable body 26 is disposed on the front side (player side) of the effect display device 13. For this reason, each production | presentation position P2, P3 is a position which makes it difficult to visually recognize the production | presentation display apparatus 13 compared with the initial position P1. In other words, the initial position P1 is a position that makes it easier for the player to visually recognize the effect display device 13 as compared with the effect positions P2 and P3. Moreover, the movable body 26 is operable so as to cover a part of the image display unit GH of the effect display device 13 by the movable body effect. That is, the effect display device 13 becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize as the movable body effect is executed.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a promotion effect during a big hit game. The promotion effect of the present embodiment is an effect of notifying the type of jackpot game. Further, the promotion effect of the present embodiment is an effect performed using the movable body 26. The promotion effect of the present embodiment is configured to be executable during the eighth round game in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB and the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the promotion effect of the present embodiment, the movable body 26 is vibrated over a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) with the start of the eighth round game (FIG. 2). 2 (a)). In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, in the promotion effect, after the movable body 26 is vibrated for a predetermined time, the movable body effect is executed in which the movable body 26 is moved from the initial position P1 to the second effect position P3. (FIG. 2B). In the following description, the movable body effect that moves the movable body 26 from the initial position P1 to the second effect position P3 is referred to as “second movable body effect”. In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, the promotion effect is ended by moving the movable body 26 from the second effect position P3 to the initial position P1 with the end of the eighth round game. Yes.

  On the other hand, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, the promotion effect is ended without moving the movable body 26 from the initial position P1 after vibrating the movable body 26 for a predetermined time (FIG. 2C). ). Thus, in the promotion effect of the present embodiment, the operation mode of the movable body 26 in the promotion effect is different depending on the type of jackpot game. Therefore, in the promotion effect of the present embodiment, the type of jackpot game is notified by the operation mode of the movable body 26. In the present embodiment, the second movable body effect corresponds to a predetermined movable body effect. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit game based on the big hit ZB corresponds to a specific hit game.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB and the big hit game based on the big hit ZC, the contents of the performance from the start of the big hit game until the movable body 26 starts to vibrate are the same or substantially the same. Is set to For this reason, in the present embodiment, even if a big hit game based on the big hit ZC is actually generated, the player can have a sense of expectation to be promoted to the big hit game based on the big hit ZB.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute the pre-reading notice effect during execution of the ending effect in the big hit game. The pre-reading notice effect of this embodiment is an effect that is executed when a special symbol variation game that is a big hit is included in a special symbol variation game that is suspended. Therefore, in the pre-reading notice effect of the present embodiment, it is notified (predicted) that the special symbol fluctuation game of the big hit is included in the game whose execution is suspended. Moreover, the prefetch notice effect of this embodiment is an effect performed using the effect display device 13, the movable body 26, and the decoration lamp SL. That is, the prefetch notice effect of the present embodiment includes a display effect, a movable object effect, and a light emission effect.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the pre-reading notice effect of the present embodiment, a movable body effect for moving the movable body 26 from the initial position P1 to the first effect position P2 is executed. In the following description, the movable body effect that moves the movable body 26 from the initial position P1 to the first effect position P2 is referred to as “first movable body effect”. In the pre-reading notice effect of the present embodiment, a display effect for displaying a predetermined specific image is executed on the effect display device 13. In the present embodiment, the specific image is an image imitating a state in which the movable body 26 emits red light radially around the first effect position P2. Moreover, in the pre-reading notice effect of this embodiment, the light emission effect which makes the decoration lamp SL light red is performed.

  And the pre-reading notice effect is ended with the end of the ending effect. Specifically, with the end of the ending effect, the movable body 26 is moved from the first effect position P2 to the initial position P1. Further, with the end of the ending effect, the specific image is not displayed on the effect display device 13, and the light emission effect is ended on the decorative lamp SL. In the present embodiment, the first movable body effect corresponds to the specific movable body effect, and the display effect that displays the specific image and the light emission effect that causes the decoration lamp SL to emit red light correspond to the specific game effect.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes processing related to games in the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processing. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, the main control board 30 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and a random number generation circuit 30d. A main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and a random number generation circuit 30d are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. In addition, a special symbol display device 11, a hold display device 22, and a normal symbol display device 24 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a special prize opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2.

  The main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to games in the pachinko gaming machine according to predetermined procedures. The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a to execute processing related to the game. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of special symbol variation patterns. The special symbol variation pattern indicates a pattern that is a base of a game effect (display effect or the like) from when the special symbol variation display is started until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The special symbol variation pattern in the present embodiment is the variation time (effect time) from when the special symbol variation display is started until the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, and the variation contents of the decorative symbol variation game during the variation time. (Production contents) can be specified.

Here, the special symbol variation pattern in the present embodiment will be described.
In the special symbol variation pattern of the present embodiment, a special symbol variation pattern for a jackpot effect that specifies a jackpot effect, a special symbol variation pattern for an outlier reach effect that specifies an outlier reach effect, and an outlier effect that identifies an outlier effect There is a special symbol variation pattern for use.

  The jackpot effect is an effect in which the decorative symbol variation game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally stopped and displayed after reaching the reach effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect that the decorative symbol variation game is developed so that the final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the decorative symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combinations that are out of place without being subjected to the reach effect.

  The main control ROM 30b stores various determination values used for determinations relating to games. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a hit determination value used for the hit determination. Note that the number of hit determination values used when the probability variation state is assigned is larger than the number of hit determination values used when the probability change state is not assigned. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value used for normal hit determination as to whether or not the normal hit for granting the normal hit game. Note that the number of normal hit determination values used when the variable state is given is larger than the number of normal hit determination values used when the variable state is not given. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used for reach determination as to whether or not to allow execution of the reach effect when a negative determination is made in the hit determination.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. The main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the variable state is given.

  The random number generation circuit 30d generates various hardware random numbers. In the present embodiment, the various hardware random numbers include a hit determination random number, a normal hit determination random number, and the like. The random number for hit determination is a random number used for the hit determination. The normal hit determination random number is a random number used for the normal hit determination.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes software random number generation processing in which various software random number values are updated at predetermined intervals and stored in the main control RAM 30c. In this embodiment, the various software random numbers include a special symbol distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a special symbol variation pattern distribution random number, and the like. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of jackpot). The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach determination. The random number for special symbol variation pattern distribution is a random number used when determining the special symbol variation pattern.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
The effect control board 31 includes an effect control CPU 31a, an effect control ROM 31b, and an effect control RAM 31c. The effect control ROM 31b and the effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. Further, an initial position sensor SE5 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control CPU 31a can detect that the movable body 26 is located at the initial position P1 by inputting a detection signal indicating that the movable body 26 has been detected from the initial position sensor SE5. By not inputting a signal, it can be grasped that the movable body 26 is not positioned at the initial position P1.

  The effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not the probability change state is given is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, the effect control RAM 31c stores a sub-operation flag indicating whether or not the variable state is given. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). An effect display device 13 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. For this reason, when the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 13 based on the effect control program. Further, a motor (not shown) for operating the movable body 26 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. Then, when various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the operation of the movable body 26 by driving the motor based on the effect control program, and executes the movable object effect. That is, in this embodiment, the movable body 26 and the motor that controls the operation of the movable body 26 function as a movable body effect executing means. In addition, a decoration lamp SL and a speaker SP are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. For this reason, when various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the light emission mode of the decorative lamp SL and the sound output mode of the speaker SP.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 16. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is input in the ball entering determination. When the determination result of the ball entering determination is negative (when the game ball has not entered the first start winning port 14 or the second start winning port 16), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the winning determination is affirmative (when the game ball has entered the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 16), the main control CPU 30a has an upper limit ( In the present embodiment, whether or not it is less than “4”) is determined.

  When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (when the number of special symbol holds = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (when the number of special symbol hold <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of special symbol hold and updates the value of the special symbol hold number. The display content of the hold display device 22 is controlled so as to display the updated special symbol hold count. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the hit determination random number from the random number generation circuit 30d and from the main control RAM 30c, the value of the special symbol distribution random number, the value of the reach determination random number, and the special symbol variation. Get a random value for pattern distribution. Then, the main control CPU 30a stores the obtained various random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c so that the order in which the various random number values are stored can be specified.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a preliminarily determines the variation contents of the special symbol variation game based on the acquired random number values. That is, the main control CPU 30a pre-determines the determination result of the hit determination after acquiring the various random number values and before performing the hit determination based on the acquired various random number values. When the main control CPU 30a pre-determines the variation contents of the special symbol variation game, it generates a pre-determination command that can specify information related to the determination result, and outputs it to the effect control CPU 31a. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired hit determination random number value matches the hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. Then, if the value of the random number for hit determination matches the hit determination value, the main control CPU 30a generates a pre-determination command that can specify the big hit and outputs it to the effect control CPU 31a. On the other hand, when the value of the random number for hit determination does not coincide with the hit determination value, the main control CPU 30a generates a pre-determination command that can specify the deviation and outputs it to the effect control CPU 31a. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special symbol variation game or the big hit game is being played. When the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is not satisfied (when the special symbol variation game or the big hit game is being played), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. That is, in this embodiment, the special symbol variation game is not executed during the big hit game.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition for the special symbol variation game is satisfied (when the special symbol variation game is not being executed and the big hit game is not being played), the main control CPU 30a stores the special symbol variation game stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the number of symbols held is larger than “0”. When the determination result of the hold number determination is negative (when the special symbol hold number = 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the number of hold determination is affirmative (when the number of special symbol hold> 0), the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the number of special symbol hold to update the number of special symbol hold and update The display content of the hold display device 22 is controlled so as to display the number of special symbol holds later. Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values stored first among various random number values used for executing the special symbol variation game stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, the main control CPU 30a uses the hit determination value for the probability variation state when the probability variation state is given, and uses the hit determination value for the non-probability variation state when the probability variation state is not imparted. By selecting the hit determination value according to the gaming state, the hit probability varies with high probability during the probability change state.

  If the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big win), the main control CPU 30a confirms and stops in the special symbol display device 11 from among the big hit symbols by the special symbol based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number. The final stop symbol to be displayed is determined. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol by selecting one special symbol associated with the acquired special symbol distribution random number value from among the big hit symbols based on the special symbol. By determining the final stop symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one special symbol variation pattern from among the special symbol variation patterns for the jackpot effect, based on the acquired random value for special symbol variation pattern distribution. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Further, when the determination result of the hit determination is negative (in the case of losing), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. Make a reach determination. When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when the reach effect is present), the main control CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be displayed with a fixed stop on the special symbol display device 11 from among the symbols that are out of the special symbol. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one special symbol variation pattern from among the special symbol variation patterns for loss reach production based on the value of the special symbol variation pattern distribution random number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when no reach effect is present), the main control CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 11 from among the symbols that are out of the special symbol. . Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one special symbol variation pattern from among the special symbol variation patterns for the offending effect based on the value of the special symbol variation pattern distribution random number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  In addition to the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a relates to a special symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). Perform various processes. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a special symbol variation pattern and instructing the start of variation of the decorative symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the variable symbol variation display. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the special symbol display device 11 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time determined in the special symbol variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. To control. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs all the symbols for designating and stopping the symbol combination at the end of the variation time set in the special symbol variation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing, and displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop manner. Output a stop command.

Next, the jackpot game process that the main control CPU 30a performs to cause the jackpot game will be described.
The main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game to be generated based on the jackpot symbol of the special symbol determined (determined) when the affirmative determination is made in the hit determination (that is, the type of jackpot). Then, the main control CPU 30a starts control of the big hit game specified based on the type of the big win after the special symbol variation game is finished, and sends a predetermined control command to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Output.

  In the big hit game process, the main control CPU 30a executes an opening process. In the opening process, the main control CPU 30a sets the effect time of the opening effect in the main control RAM 30c, and outputs an opening command for instructing the execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 31a. The opening command is a jackpot start command for instructing the start of the jackpot game. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the round game when the presentation time of the opening effect has elapsed.

  First, the main control CPU 30a updates the value by adding “1” to the number of round games stored in the main control RAM 30c, and outputs a round game number command indicating the updated number of round games to the effect control CPU 31a. Output to. The main control CPU 30a sets “0” as the number of round games at the start of the big hit game. Therefore, in this embodiment, the value set for the number of round games indicates the number of round games. The round game number command is a round start command for instructing the start of a round game.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a controls the special prize opening solenoid SOL1 so as to open the special prize opening 19, thereby starting a round game. At this time, the main control CPU 30a sets a prescribed time (in this embodiment, “25 seconds”) for the round game, which is the time from when the special winning opening 19 is opened until it closes, to the main control RAM 30c. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines that the number of entered balls indicating the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 19 in one round game is a predetermined number of entered balls (in this embodiment, “10” )) Is reached. The main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of balls entered each time a detection signal from the count sensor SE3 is input, and stores the added number in the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a resets the number of balls entered to “0” at the end of one round game.

  When the number of balls entered is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the specified time for the round game has elapsed since the special winning opening 19 was opened. If the specified time for the round game has not elapsed, the main control CPU 30a returns to the determination of whether or not the number of entered balls has reached the upper limit number of entered balls.

  On the other hand, when the prescribed time of the round game has elapsed, or when the number of entered balls reaches the upper limit number of entered balls, the main control CPU 30a controls the big prize opening solenoid SOL1 so as to close the big prize opening 19. End the round game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a specifies how many round games the ended round game is, and outputs a round end command indicating the end of the round game to the effect control CPU 31a.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a sets the interval time in the main control RAM 30c. Then, when the interval time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of round games has reached the specified number of rounds. When the number of round games is less than the prescribed number of rounds, the main control CPU 30a executes processing related to the next round game. On the other hand, when the number of round games reaches the specified number of rounds, the main control CPU 30a executes an ending process. In the ending process, the main control CPU 30a sets the ending effect time in the main control RAM 30c and outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game and ends the jackpot game process when the ending effect time has elapsed.

  Further, when ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is given to the main probability variation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the number of times of assigning the probability variation state in the main probability variation count flag. When the special symbol variation game is executed, “1” is subtracted and the main probability variation count flag becomes “0”, and the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main probability variation flag. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main probability change flag and the main probability change count flag when a big hit game is generated.

  Further, when ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is given to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the number of times of giving the variable state in the main operation number flag. The main operation count flag is decremented by “1” every time the special symbol variation game is executed, and when it becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a once resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is generated.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an operation number designation command for designating the value set in the main operation number flag to the effect control CPU 31a. In the present embodiment, the same value is set in the main probability variation count flag and the main operation count flag. For this reason, by outputting the operation number designation command, whether or not the probability variation state is imparted, the number of times the probability variation state is imparted, whether or not the variation state is imparted, the provision of the variation state It is possible to specify the number of times that is continued in the effect control CPU 31a.

  Next, various processes such as a normal symbol input process and a normal symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a normal symbol input process and a normal symbol start process every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms).

First, the normal symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a performs a normal entry determination as to whether or not a game ball has entered the operation gate 25 and a detection signal output from the gate sensor SE4 that has detected the game ball has been input. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process when the determination result of the normal entry determination is negative. On the other hand, if the determination result of the normal entry determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of normal symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). Ordinary hold determination is performed.

  When the determination result of the normal hold determination is negative (when the normal symbol hold count = 4), the main control CPU 30a does not update the normal symbol hold count exceeding the upper limit, and sets the normal hit determination random number value. The normal symbol input process is terminated without acquisition. On the other hand, when the determination result of the normal hold determination is affirmative (when the normal symbol hold count <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the normal symbol hold count and updates the normal symbol hold count. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal hit determination random number from the random number generation circuit 30d. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the acquired normal hit determination random number in the main control RAM 30c so that the order in which the normal hit determination random number is stored can be specified. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation game or the normal hit game is being played. When the execution condition of the normal symbol variation game is not satisfied (when the normal symbol variation game or the normal hit game is being played), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied (when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and the normal winning game is not being played), the main control CPU 30a is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The normal number of retained symbols is determined as to whether or not the number of ordinary symbols retained is greater than “0”. When the determination result of the number of normal holdings is negative (when the number of normal symbol holdings = 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol starting process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the normal reserved number determination is affirmative (when the normal symbol hold number> 0), the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the normal symbol hold number and updates the normal symbol hold number.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the normal hit determination random number stored first among the values of the normal hit determination random numbers stored in the main control RAM 30c. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a normal hit determination as to whether or not the acquired value of the normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, the main control CPU 30a uses the normal hit judgment value for the variable state when the variable state is provided, while the normal control value for the non-variable state when the variable state is not applied. The hit judgment value is used. By selecting the normal hit determination value according to the gaming state, the probability of affirmative determination in the normal hit determination varies with high probability during the variable state.

  When the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (in the case of normal hit), the main control CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop manner on the normal symbol display device 24 from the normal hit symbols based on the normal symbol.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one normal symbol variation pattern from a plurality of types of normal symbol variation patterns. At this time, if the variable state is not given, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal symbol fluctuation pattern that defines the first fluctuation time (for example, 5 seconds), while being given the variable state. In this case, a normal symbol variation pattern that defines a second variation time (for example, 1 second) shorter than the first variation time is determined. By selecting the normal symbol variation pattern having different variation times according to the gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened during the variation state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  If the determination result of the normal hit determination is negative (in the case of normal deviation), the main control CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 24 from the normal symbol out of normal symbols. To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one normal symbol variation pattern from a plurality of types of normal symbol variation patterns. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  Further, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 24 so as to start the variable symbol display. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the normal symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a displays the display content of the normal symbol display device 24 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time determined in the normal symbol variation pattern determined in the normal symbol start process. To control.

  If the normal hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a opens / closes the open / close door 18 according to a predetermined operation pattern after the normal symbol variation game is finished (after the normal hit symbol is confirmed and stopped). Grant a game. In the non-changeable state, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the open / close door 18 for the first number of times (one time in the present embodiment) for the first time to open (0.2 seconds in the present embodiment). On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a is in the variable-speed state, the opening / closing door 18 has a second opening time longer than the first opening time (1.5 seconds in the present embodiment) and is larger than the first number. The opening operation is performed the number of times (in this embodiment, three times). By controlling the opening operation of the door 18 with different operation patterns according to the gaming state, the opening time of the door 18 becomes longer during the change state.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When the predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes in accordance with the control command.

Hereinafter, processing performed by the effect control CPU 31a to execute the decorative symbol variation game will be described.
When the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a design combination based on the decorative design to be displayed on the effect display device 13 in a fixed stop manner based on the final stop design designated by the special design designating command. The effect control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol.

  At this time, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol that is classified as the special symbol ZA, the effect control CPU 31a uses the symbol display symbol combination to cause the effect display device 13 to display the final stop symbol. [777] The symbol combination is determined. On the other hand, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a big hit symbol classified into the special symbol ZB or the special symbol ZC, the effect control CPU 31a makes a big hit to display the final stop on the effect display device 13. A symbol combination other than [777] is determined as the symbol combination. For this reason, the player can recognize that the big hit game based on the big hit ZA is generated when the symbol combination [777] is displayed on the effect display device 13 in a fixed stop state. On the other hand, when the symbol combination other than [777] is displayed on the effect display device 13 in a definite manner, the player generates one of the big hit games based on the big hit ZB and the big hit game based on the big hit ZC. I can recognize that.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an off symbol, the effect control CPU 31a uses a decorative symbol that causes the effect display device 13 to display a fixed stop based on the special symbol variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Determine the symbol combination. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a determines the combination of symbols for the leaching reach when the designated final stop symbol is a losing symbol and the special symbol variation pattern for the losing reach effect is designated. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and the special symbol variation pattern for the offending effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the off symbol combination.

  In addition, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a starts the variation display of the ornament symbols of all symbol sequences, and controls the display contents of the effect display device 13 so that the ornament symbol variation game is started. The effect control CPU 31a specifies the effect content of the decorative symbol variation game based on the special symbol variation pattern designated by the input variation pattern designation command so that the ornament symbol variation game with the identified effect content is executed. The display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamp SL, the speaker SP, and the movable body 26 so as to execute a game effect accompanying the decorative symbol variation game based on the special symbol variation pattern designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command. Control. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 13 so as to display the determined decorative symbols in a fixed stop state, triggered by the input of all symbol stop commands.

Next, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when a big hit game is generated will be described.
In addition, when the opening control command, the round start command, the round end command, and the ending command are input, the effect control CPU 31a takes into account the type of jackpot, and the contents of the game effects during the jackpot game corresponding to these commands And the effect display device 13 is controlled so as to display the game effect during the big hit with the specified effect content. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamp SL, the speaker SP, and the movable body 26 so as to execute the game effect that is a big hit with the specified effect content.

  When a big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is given to the sub-probability variation flag after the end of the big hit game, and the sub-probability variation number flag. Set the number of probability changes to the value of. Further, the effect control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub-probability variation number flag based on the value specified by the operation number specifying command. When the big hit game is generated or when the value of the sub-probability change count flag is “0”, the value indicating that the probabilistic change state is given is deleted from the sub-probability change flag.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the variable speed change state is given to the secondary variable flag after the big hit game ends, and performs the secondary operation. Set the number of operations to the value of the count flag. Further, the effect control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub operation number flag based on the value specified by the operation number specifying command. When the big hit game is generated or when the value of the secondary operation number flag becomes “0”, the value indicating that the variable state is given is deleted from the secondary variable flag.

Next, processing performed for the effect control CPU 31a to execute the promotion effect will be described.
When the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol ZB or the special symbol ZC, the effect control CPU 31a promotes the promotion effect in the jackpot game based on the jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol. Is executed. Specifically, when the round start command indicating the start of the eighth round game is input in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, the effect control CPU 31a vibrates the movable body 26 for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). To control. Then, when a predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 31a controls the movable body 26 so as to execute the second movable body effect. When the round control command indicating the end of the eighth round game is input, the production control CPU 31a controls the movable body 26 to move from the second production position P3 to the initial position P1, and finishes the promotion production. .

  On the other hand, when a round start command indicating the start of the eighth round game is input in the big hit game based on the big hit ZC, the effect control CPU 31a vibrates the movable body 26 for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). To control. When a predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 31a controls the movable body 26 so as to stop the vibration and ends the promotion effect.

  By such control, the movable body 26 can execute a promotion effect in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB and the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC. Further, the operation mode of the movable body 26 is different in the promotion effect between the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB and the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC. For this reason, the player can recognize the type of the big hit game this time from the operation mode of the movable body 26.

Next, processing performed for the effect control CPU 31a to execute the prefetch notice effect will be described.
When the advance determination command is input, the effect control CPU 31a stores the value of the advance determination command in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c so that the order in which the values of the advance determination command are stored can be specified. Remember. In addition, each time the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, that is, every time a special symbol variation game is executed, the first control command value stored in the effect control RAM 31c is first. The stored value of the pre-judgment command is deleted.

  Next, the prefetching notice effect determining process performed for the effect control CPU 31a to determine whether or not to execute the prefetching notice effect will be described. The pre-reading notice effect determination process is executed when an opening command is input.

  In the pre-reading notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a pre-determination command for specifying a big hit is included in the pre-determination commands stored in the effect control RAM 31c. That is, at the start of the opening effect, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a special symbol variation game that is a big hit is included in the special symbol variation game that is suspended at that time. If it is determined that the special symbol variation game is included, the effect control CPU 31a uses information (value, flag, etc.) that can specify that the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed in the predetermined effect control RAM 31c. To be stored in the storage area. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the prefetch notice effect determining process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol variation game is not included, the effect control CPU 31a stores information that can specify that the pre-reading notice effect is executed in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c. Then, the pre-reading notice effect determination process is terminated. Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as a hold determination unit. In the present embodiment, the start of the opening effect corresponds to the first period.

  Next, the prefetching notice effect execution process performed by the effect control CPU 31a to execute the prefetching notice effect will be described. The pre-reading notice effect execution process is executed when an ending command is input.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the pre-reading notice effect execution process, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not information that can specify that the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed is stored in the effect control RAM 31c (step). S101). When the determination result in step S101 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the prefetching notice effect execution process without causing the prefetching notice effect to be executed. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S101 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the movable body 26 is located at the initial position P1 (step S102). In step S102, the effect control CPU 31a makes an affirmative determination when a detection signal is input from the initial position sensor SE5, and a negative determination when no detection signal is input from the initial position sensor SE5.

  When the determination result in step S102 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the prefetching notice effect execution process without causing the prefetching notice effect to be executed. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S102 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13, the movable body 26, and the decoration lamp SL so as to execute the prefetch notice effect (step S103).

  Specifically, in step S103, the effect control CPU 31a controls the movable body 26 so as to execute the first movable body effect. In step S103, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 to execute the display effect for displaying the specific image, and also executes the light emitting effect for causing the decoration lamp SL to emit red light. Control SL. Then, the effect control CPU 31a ends the prefetching notice effect execution process.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a ends the pre-reading notice effect when the effect time of the ending effect has elapsed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a controls the movable body 26 to move from the first effect position P2 to the initial position P1. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 to end the display effect for displaying the specific image, and controls the decoration lamp SL to end the light emission effect. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a deletes information that can be specified to execute the pre-reading notice effect stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as effect control means capable of controlling the movable body 26, the effect display device 13, and the decoration lamp SL. In the present embodiment, the start of the ending effect corresponds to the second period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first time that is the start time of the opening effect is set before the second time that is the start time of the ending effect.

  By the control as described above, the effect control CPU 31a stores information in the effect control RAM 31c that can specify that the prefetch notice effect is to be executed in the prefetch notice effect determination process. When it is determined that the vehicle is located at the initial position P1, it is possible to perform control to execute a prefetch notice effect. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c information that can specify that the prefetch notice effect is executed in the prefetch notice effect determination process, and the movable body 26 is positioned at the initial position P1. When it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is not performed, it is possible to perform control such that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, since the movable body 26 is not located at the initial position P1, the first movable body effect cannot be executed in the pre-reading notice effect, or the movable body 26 is moved from a position other than the initial position P1. It is possible to suppress the first movable body effect from being executed incompletely so as to be moved to the first effect position P2.

  In addition, according to such control, since the movable body 26 is located at a position different from the initial position P1, the pre-reading notice effect in a state in which it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the image displayed on the effect display device 13. Can be suppressed from being executed. For example, in this embodiment, if the display effect which displays a specific image with the effect display apparatus 13 is performed with the movable body 26 located in the 2nd effect position P3, it will be difficult to visually recognize a specific image with the movable body 26. Become. That is, in such a case, the display effect in the prefetch notice effect is executed incompletely. However, in the present embodiment, when the movable body 26 is located at a position different from the initial position P1, the prefetching notice effect is not executed, so that the prefetching notice effect is prevented from being executed incompletely.

  Moreover, according to such control, it can suppress that a 1st movable body effect is performed incompletely because the movable body 26 is located in the position different from the initial position P1. For example, in this embodiment, in the pre-reading notice effect, a specific image imitating a state in which the movable body 26 emits light radially is displayed on the effect display device 13. For this reason, when the first movable body effect is executed incompletely in the pre-reading notice effect, the position of the movable body 26 and the light emission center in the specific image displayed on the effect display device 13 do not coincide with each other. A pre-reading notice effect will be executed. That is, in such a case, the prefetching notice effect is executed incompletely. However, in the present embodiment, when the movable body 26 is located at a position different from the initial position P1, the prefetching notice effect is not executed, so that the prefetching notice effect is prevented from being executed incompletely.

  The CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not a special symbol variation game that is a big hit is included in the special symbol variation game that is suspended from being executed with the start of the opening effect. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the movable body 26 is located at the initial position P1 with the start of the ending effect as a trigger. For this reason, in this embodiment, the movable body 26 is moved to a position different from the initial position P1 from the start of the opening effect to the start of the ending effect, and a position different from the initial position P1 at the start of the ending effect. Even if it is located, it can suppress that a prefetch notice effect is performed incompletely.

  The motor 26 that controls the operation of the movable body 26 and the movable body 26 can execute the second movable body effect as the promotion effect during the eighth round game when the big hit game based on the big hit ZB is generated. The effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the movable body 26 is located at the initial position P1 at the start of an ending effect that is executed after all round games have ended. For this reason, in this embodiment, even if it is a case where the 2nd movable body effect which operates the movable body 26 as a promotion effect is performed, it can suppress that a prefetch notice effect is performed incompletely.

  In addition, when the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB or the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC is generated, the effect control CPU 31a executes the promotion effect during the eighth round game, and then performs the pre-reading notice effect during the ending stage. Control to be executed is possible. That is, when the big hit game based on the big hit ZB or the big hit game based on the big hit ZC is generated, the effect control CPU 31a can perform control to execute the pre-reading notice effect on the condition that the promotion effect is executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when a big hit game based on the big hit ZB or a big hit game based on the big hit ZC is generated, the pre-reading notice effect is not executed until the type of the generated big hit game is notified.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When it is determined that the movable body 26 is not located at the initial position P1, the effect control CPU 31a can perform control so as not to execute the prefetch notice effect. For this reason, in this embodiment, since the movable body 26 is not located in the initial position P1, it can suppress that a movable body effect cannot be performed among pre-reading notice effects, or it is performed incompletely. In other words, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress incomplete execution of the entire prefetch notice effect by executing the movable body effect incompletely among the prefetch notice effects. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can suppress that the interest with respect to the prefetch notice effect performed during a big hit game falls.

  (2) When the movable body 26 is not located at the initial position P1, the effect control CPU 31a can perform control so that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the incomplete execution of the first movable body effect that moves the movable body 26 from the initial position P1 to the first effect position P2 as the prefetching notice effect. It can suppress that it falls.

  (3) Even if the CPU 31a for effect control determines in the pre-reading notice effect determining process that the special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is included in the special symbol variation game that has been put on hold, the pre-reading In the notice effect execution process, when it is determined that the movable body 26 is not located at the initial position P1, it is possible to perform control so that the prefetch notice effect is not executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the movable body 26 moves to a position different from the initial position P1 between the execution of the prefetching notice effect determination process and the execution of the prefetching notice effect execution process, and the prefetching notice effect execution process. Even when it is located at a position different from the initial position P1 at the time of starting, it can be suppressed that the pre-reading notice effect is executed incompletely. For this reason, in this embodiment, it can suppress that the interest with respect to a prefetch notice effect falls.

  (4) Even if the effect control CPU 31a determines that the special symbol variation game that is a big hit is included in the special symbol variation game that is suspended at the start of the opening effect, When it is determined that the movable body 26 is not located at the initial position P1 at the start, it is possible to perform control such that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the movable body 26 is moved to a position different from the initial position P1 from the start of the opening effect to the start of the ending effect, and at a position different from the initial position P1 at the start of the ending effect. Even if it is located, it is possible to suppress incomplete execution of the pre-reading notice effect. For this reason, in this embodiment, it can suppress that the interest with respect to a prefetch notice effect falls.

  (5) The effect control CPU 31a can perform control such that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed when the movable body 26 is not positioned at the initial position P1 at the start of the ending effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, even when the promotion effect that performs the movable body effect that operates the movable body 26 is executed during the round game, it is possible to suppress the incomplete execution of the prefetch notice effect. It can suppress that the interest with respect to a notice effect falls.

  (6) When the big hit game based on the big hit ZB is generated, the prefetch notice effect is executed on the condition that the promotion effect is executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a big hit game based on the big hit ZB is generated, it is possible to be interested in the type of the hit game being generated and after the type of the hit game being generated is notified. Can be interested in whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed.

  (7) When the movable body 26 is not located at the initial position P1, the effect control CPU 31a can perform control so as not to execute the display effect constituting the prefetch notice effect. For this reason, in this embodiment, since the movable body 26 is located at a position different from the initial position P1, a pre-reading notice effect is configured in a state where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the image displayed on the effect display device 13. It is possible to suppress the display effect that is executed, that is, the display effect that constitutes the pre-reading notice effect being executed incompletely. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can suppress that the prefetching notice effect whole is performed incompletely, and it can suppress that the interest with respect to the prefetching notice effect performed during a big hit game falls.

  (8) The effect control CPU 31a can prevent the first movable object effect from being incompletely executed because the movable body 26 is located at a position different from the initial position P1. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the first movable body effect is incompletely executed in the pre-reading notice effect, whereby the position of the movable body 26 and the light emission center in the specific image displayed on the effect display device 13 are determined. It is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect from being executed in a state that does not match. That is, it is possible to suppress the entire prefetch notice effect from being executed incompletely. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can suppress that the prefetching notice effect whole is performed incompletely, and it can suppress that the interest with respect to the prefetching notice effect performed during a big hit game falls.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-The content notified in the promotion effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, a jackpot game that is not given a probability change state or a variable state is provided, and in promotion promotion, either a big hit game that is given a probability change state or a variable state and a jackpot game that is not given a probability change state or a variable state You may alert | report whether it is a big hit game. Further, for example, in the promotion effect, the number of prize balls that can be expected to be obtained in the big hit game may be notified. In such a case, even if a big hit game with a low advantage for the player is actually generated, the game is expected to be promoted to a big hit game with a higher advantage than the actually generated big hit game. Can be held by a person.

  ・ In promotion promotion, it is not necessary to notify the type of jackpot game definitely. For example, the promotion effect is executed in a plurality of types of specific jackpot games and a jackpot game that is less advantageous for the player than the specific jackpot game. Then, in the promotion effect, it may be notified that it is one of the specific jackpot games. When configured in this way, even if a big hit game is actually generated that has a lower advantage for the player than a specific big hit game, the expectation to be promoted to one of the specific big hit games Can be held in the player, and the player can be interested in the type of the big hit game even after the promotion effect.

  -You may change suitably the timing which performs a promotion production. For example, the promotion effect may be executed during a round game other than the eighth game, or the promotion effect may be executed during an interval time or during the opening effect. Further, the promotion effect may be executed in a plurality of times.

  -The contents of the promotion effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the operation mode of the movable body 26 in the movable body effect may be changed. In addition to the movable body effect, a display effect using the effect display device 13 and a light emission effect using the decoration lamp SL may be executed. Further, when the game effect by the effect execution means different from the movable body is executed as the promotion effect, the movable body effect need not be executed.

  The effect control CPU 31a may determine whether or not to execute the promotion effect by determination (lottery) using a predetermined random number. At this time, when the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA is generated and the effect control CPU 31a determines that the promotion effect is to be executed by the determination using a predetermined random number, the symbol combinations other than [777] It is advisable to control the effect display device 13 so as to display. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 to display the symbol combination of [777] when it is determined that the promotion effect is not executed when the big hit game based on the big hit ZA is generated. Good. In such a case, the big hit ZB may not be provided.

  -In which jackpot game the promotion effect is executed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the promotion effect may be executable in all winning games. Further, the promotion effect may not be executed.

  The timing for performing the prefetching notice effect determination process and the timing for performing the prefetching notice effect execution process may be changed as appropriate. For example, the CPU 31a for effect control may perform a prefetch notice effect determination process and a prefetch notice effect execution process during a round game. In addition, the execution timing of the prefetch notice effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, a prefetch notice effect may be executed during a round game or an opening effect. Further, for example, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed before the promotion effect is executed.

  -The timing which determines whether the movable body 26 is located in the initial position P1 may be changed suitably. For example, the effect control CPU 31a may determine whether or not the movable body 26 is located at the initial position P1 before performing the pre-reading notice effect determining process. In such a case, when the effect control CPU 31a determines that the movable body 26 is not located at the initial position P1, the prefetching notice is determined even if the execution of the prefetching notice effect is determined in the prefetching notice effect determination process. The execution of the production may be restricted. Further, when it is determined that the movable body 26 is not located at the initial position P1, the effect control CPU 31a does not need to perform the prefetch notice effect determination process. According to such a configuration, the processing performed by the effect control CPU 31a can be simplified, and the burden on control can be reduced.

  When the CPU 31a for effect control determines that the movable body 26 is not located at the initial position P1, it performs control not to execute the movable body effect among the pre-reading notice effects, and executes the display effect and the light emission effect. Also good. For example, when it is determined that the movable body 26 is not located at the initial position P1, when the control is performed so that the prefetching notice effect is not executed, the appearance rate of the prefetching notice effect is lowered, and the interest for the prefetching notice effect is increased. May decrease. However, according to the configuration of this example, while it is possible to suppress the incomplete execution of the movable body effect among the prefetching notice effects, the display effect and the light emitting effect without using the movable body are executed among the prefetching notice effects. Can be made. For this reason, while suppressing the incomplete execution of the movable body effect among the prefetching notice effects, the appearance rate of the prefetching notice effect is reduced by executing the display effect and the light emitting effect among the prefetching notice effects. Can be suppressed, and a decrease in interest for the pre-reading notice effect can be suppressed.

  -The position of the decorative lamp SL may be changed as appropriate. For example, the movable body 26 may be disposed at a position where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize it when the movable body 26 is operated. When configured in this way, the effect control CPU 31a executes the light-emitting effect in the pre-reading notice effect in a state in which it is difficult for the player to visually recognize because the movable body 26 is not located at the initial position P1, that is, It is possible to suppress incomplete execution of the light-emitting effect that constitutes the pre-reading notice effect, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest for the pre-reading notice effect.

  The effect control CPU 31a may determine whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect by determination (lottery) using a predetermined value. For example, the effect control CPU 31a acquires a value of a prefetching notice random number for determining whether or not to execute the prefetching notice effect in the prefetching notice effect determination process, and the random number value is a predetermined prefetch notice value. It may be determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect by determining whether or not it matches. At this time, if the special symbol variation game of the big hit is included, the prefetch announcement is made so that the probability of executing the prefetch announcement effect is higher than the case where the special symbol variation game of the big hit is not included. It is good to set the number of judgment values. In such a configuration, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed, the degree of expectation that the special symbol variation game of the big hit is included is higher than when the pre-reading notice effect is not executed.

  In the pre-reading notice effect, in addition to the movable body effect, the display effect, and the light emission effect, an audio effect that is executed by outputting sound from the speaker SP may be executed. In the pre-reading notice effect, any effect of the movable body effect, the display effect, and the light emission effect may not be executed. The pre-reading notice effect may include a game effect that is incompletely executed because the movable body is not located at the initial position P1. For example, in the pre-reading notice effect, it may be configured to execute only the movable object effect, or may be configured to execute only the display effect.

  -The content of the pre-reading notice effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, you may change the position which moves the movable body 26 in a movable body effect, the image displayed on the effect display apparatus 13, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp SL, etc.

  The effect control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 13 to display a reserved image based on a special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. At this time, when the movable body 26 is located at the initial position P1, the effect display device 13 displays the reserved image at a position where it is easier for the player to visually recognize than when the movable body 26 is located at the effect positions P2 and P3. It is good to display. Further, the effect control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 13 to execute a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold image as the pre-reading notice effect. In the case of such a configuration, since the movable body 26 is located at a position different from the initial position P1, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the reserved image as compared with the case where the movable body 26 is located at the initial position P1. It is possible to suppress the execution of the hold change effect in the state of being, that is, the incomplete execution of the pre-reading notice effect. For this reason, it can suppress that the whole pre-reading notice effect is performed incompletely by performing the pending | holding change effect among the prefetching notice effects. Therefore, when comprised in this way, it can suppress that the interest with respect to a prefetch notice effect falls.

  The effect control CPU 31a may determine whether or not the movable body 26 is located at a position different from the initial position P1 in the prefetch notice effect execution process. For example, it may be determined whether or not the movable body 26 is located at the first effect position P2, and it may be determined whether or not to execute the prefetch notice effect based on the determination result. In such a case, the effect control CPU 31a may execute a movable body effect that moves the movable body 26 from the first effect position P2 to another position as a pre-reading notice effect.

  -The advance determination performed before starting the special symbol variation game may be executed by the effect control CPU 31a. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs a random number designation command capable of specifying the value of the hit determination random number acquired in the special symbol input process. Then, the production control CPU 31a pre-determines whether or not it matches the hit determination value based on the value of the random number for hit determination specified from the input random number designation command, and based on the result of the previous determination. The pre-reading notice effect determination process and the prefetching notice effect execution process may be performed.

  -The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, you may have the big hit which changed the effect content in a big hit game, the execution mode of a round game, the upper limit number of balls, the game state after the big hit game, etc.

  -You may apply to the game machine which performs a small hit determination (small winning lottery). This small hit determination may be an affirmative determination in the case where the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value set to a value different from the hit determination value. And when affirmative determination is made in the small hit determination, a small hit game that opens the big winning opening 19 may be generated.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of special symbol variation games may be executed. Further, for example, it does not matter whether one of the plurality of special symbol variation games is preferentially executed, executed in a winning order, or a plurality of special symbol variation games are simultaneously executed.

  ・ Variation state (increase in entrance rate) includes shortening the fluctuation time of the regular game, improving the winning probability of the lottery per normal, increasing the total opening time of the open / close door 18, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation game It is sufficient that at least one of the shortenings is included.

  The upper limit number of times that the probability variation state is assigned may be different from the upper limit number of times that the variation state is assigned. Further, the upper limit number of times that the probability variation state is given may be until the next big hit game is generated. Further, for example, the probability variation state or the variation state may not necessarily be given after the big hit game is ended, and the probability variation state or the variation state may be controlled according to the type of the special symbol. Further, for example, control may be performed so that the probability variation state itself or the variation state itself is not provided.

  The main control CPU 30a may store the values of various random numbers acquired in the special symbol input process in a storage area associated with the special symbol holding number in the storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In this case, the main control CPU 30a shifts the values of various random numbers every time the special symbol variation game is executed, and stores it in the storage area obtained by subtracting the special symbol hold number from "1".

  The main control CPU 30a may output to the effect control CPU 31a a prior determination command that can specify the number of special symbol reservations in addition to the determination result of the prior determination. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a stores the value of the input advance determination command in a storage area associated with the number of special symbol holds specified by the input advance determination command in the storage area of the effect control RAM 31c. You may do it. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a shifts the value of the pre-determination command every time the special symbol variation game is executed, and stores the value in the storage area obtained by subtracting “1” from the special symbol holding number.

  The main control CPU 30a may output a control command that can specify the type of jackpot instead of the special symbol designation command. This control command is a command set for each type of jackpot, and the type of special symbol cannot be specified. When a variation pattern is set for each type of jackpot, the effect control CPU 31a may grasp the type of jackpot based on the variation pattern designation command.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, a plurality of big winning devices may be arranged. In addition, one or both of the passing areas of the big winning device may be configured to branch into a plurality of passing areas through which the game balls that have entered can pass. In such a case, the plurality of passing regions may be defined as a probability changing passage region to which the probability changing state is given and a normal passing region to which the probability changing state is not given.

The movable body 26 may be controlled by a driving device different from the motor, such as a solenoid.
-You may change the structure of the movable body 26 suitably. For example, the movable body 26 may be disposed on the side of the effect display device 13 or the like. For example, the number of movable bodies may be two or more. When configured in this way, the prefetch notice effect and the promotion effect may be executed using different movable bodies.

The presentation control board 31 may be a sub-general control board, and a display control board that specially controls the presentation display device 13 may be provided separately from the presentation control board 31.
-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that uses only special symbols.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The holding determination means includes a winning symbol variation game among the symbol varying games whose execution is suspended at the time when the first time set during the winning game arrives The production control means determines whether the movable body is located at the first position, triggered by the arrival of the second time set during the winning game, The first time is set after the second time, and the suspension determination means is suspended when it is determined by the effect control means that the movable body is not located at the first position. It is not determined whether or not a winning symbol variation game is included in the symbol variation game being played.

  (B) The game effect execution means can display a hold image based on the on-hold symbol variation game, and the first position is displayed by the game effect execution means compared to the second position. The position where the image is easily visible from the player, and the effect control means controls the game effect execution means to execute a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold image as the specific game effect. Let

  (C) If the determination result of whether or not to win is affirmative, in a game machine that generates a winning game after deriving a winning display result in a symbol variation game, execution is suspended during the winning game A holding determination means for determining whether or not a winning symbol variation game is included in the symbol variation game, and a movable body effect capable of executing a movable body effect of moving the movable body from the first position to the second position. A determination result of the hold determination means, a game effect execution means including at least one of an execution means, an effect execution means capable of executing a game effect by image display, and an effect execution means capable of executing a game effect by light emission of a light emitter; Is positive, during the winning game, the movable body effect executing means and the game effect real so as to execute the specific effect including the specific movable object effect and the specific game effect. Effect control means capable of controlling the means, wherein the effect control means determines whether or not the movable body is located at the first position during the winning game, and the movable body is the first position. When it is determined that it is located at one position, it is possible to control to execute the specific effect, while when it is determined that the movable body is not located at the first position, the specific effect is obtained. A game machine characterized in that, among the effects, control that does not execute the specific movable body effect is possible, and control that allows execution of the specific game effect is possible.

  (D) If the determination result of whether or not to win is affirmative, in a game machine that generates a winning game after deriving a winning display result in a symbol variation game, execution is suspended during the winning game A holding determination means for determining whether or not a winning symbol variation game is included in the symbol variation game, and a movable body effect capable of executing a movable body effect of moving the movable body from the first position to the second position. An execution means and an effect control means capable of controlling the movable body effect executing means so as to execute a specific movable body effect during the winning game when the determination result of the hold determination means is affirmative, The effect control means determines whether or not the movable body is located at the first position during the winning game, and determines that the movable body is located at the first position. Execute the specific movable body effect A game that is configured to enable control to prevent execution of the specific movable body effect when it is determined that the movable body is not located at the first position. Machine.

  (E) In the case where the determination result of whether or not the game is hit is affirmative, in a game machine that generates a winning game after deriving the winning display result in the symbol variation game, execution is suspended during the winning game. A holding determination means for determining whether or not a winning symbol variation game is included in the symbol variation game, and a movable body effect capable of executing a movable body effect of moving the movable body from the first position to the second position. Including at least one of an execution means, an effect execution means capable of executing a game effect by image display, and an effect execution means capable of executing a game effect by light emission of a light emitter. An effect system that can control the game effect execution means to execute a specific game effect during the winning game when the determination result of the game effect execution means that becomes difficult to visually recognize and the hold determination means is positive. And the game effect execution means determines whether or not the movable body is located at the first position during the winning game, and the movable body is located at the first position. When it is determined that the specific game effect is executed, it is possible to control the specific game effect. On the other hand, when it is determined that the movable body is not located at the first position, the specific game effect is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured so as to prevent control.

  (F) If the determination result of whether or not the game is hit is affirmative, a game machine that generates a winning game after deriving a winning display result in the symbol variable game, A holding determination means for determining whether or not a symbol variation game is included, a movable body effect executing means capable of executing a movable body effect for moving the movable body from the first position to the second position, and an image display A game effect execution means including at least one of an effect execution means capable of executing a game effect according to the above and an effect execution means capable of executing a game effect by light emission of a light emitter, and a determination result of the hold determination means is affirmative The movable body effect execution means and the effect control means capable of controlling the game effect execution means so as to execute a specific effect comprising a movable effect and a specific game effect. The effect control means determines whether or not the movable body is located at the first position, and when it is determined that the movable body is located at the first position, the specific effect is determined. The game machine is configured to be able to perform control that does not execute the specific effect when it is determined that the movable body is not located at the first position. .

  P1 ... initial position (first position), P2 ... first effect position (second position), P3 ... second effect position (second position), SL ... decoration lamp (effect execution means, game effect execution means), 13 ... display device (production execution means, game production execution means), 19 ... grand prize opening (special entrance), 26 ... movable body (movable body production execution means), 31 ... production control board, 31a ... for production control CPU (holding determination means, production control means).

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that generates a winning game after the end of the winning symbol variation game for which the winning display result is derived,
A hold determination means for determining whether or not the winning symbol variation game is in the pending symbol variation game;
A movable body,
Detection means capable of detecting the movable body when the movable body is in its original position;
Production execution means capable of performing a production different from the movable body production in which the movable body operates,
Production control means for controlling the execution of the production,
In the production that the production control means controls execution,
A predetermined movable body production,
A specific movable body production in which the same movable body as the movable body that operates in the predetermined movable body production operates,
There is a specific production by the production execution means,
The predetermined movable body effect, the specific movable body effect, and the specific effect are effects that can be executed during one hit game,
The winning game includes a plurality of types of winning games having different advantages for the player,
The predetermined movable body effect is an effect informing the type of the winning game,
The specific movable body effect and the specific effect are effects for notifying that there is the winning symbol variation game among the pending symbol variation games held during the winning game,
The specific effect is an effect that is executed at the same timing as the specific movable object effect, and is an effect that is not executed at the same timing as the predetermined movable object effect,
The specific movable body effect and the specific effect are effects that can be executed after the predetermined movable body effect,
The predetermined movable body effect and the specific movable body effect are both effects in which the movable body is displaced, and the position at which the movable body is displaced in the predetermined movable body effect and the specific movable body effect. And the position where the movable body is displaced is a different position,
When there is the winning symbol variation game in the pending symbol variation game, and the movable body is detected by the detecting means, the specific movable body effect and the specific effect are started. On the other hand, when the movable body is not detected by the detection means, the specific movable body effect and the specific effect are not started.