JP2006255035A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine in a new structure capable of improving player's consciousness of participating in a game and increasing interest in the game in the pachinko game machine for making the pattern combination of performance patterns as performance display. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine is provided with: a change candidate display means 94 for displaying a plurality of change candidate patterns 68 including a next change pattern 69 to be changed next from a plurality of performance patterns 54; and a reporting performance means 96 for reporting that the next change pattern 69 is to be changed to a player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention provides a symbol display device that variably displays a plurality of variation symbols by winning a game ball at a start winning opening provided in the game area, and until the variation display of the variation symbols is stopped, The present invention relates to a pachinko machine that performs a combination display of production symbols having a greater number of combinations than a symbol combination of variation symbols.

  Conventionally, by using various symbol display devices using a CRT or LCD provided in a game area, for example, when a game ball is won at a start winning opening, a plurality of variation symbols are variably displayed, and then the plurality of variation symbols are displayed. There is known a pachinko machine that generates a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player when it stops with a combination of a particular jackpot symbol.

  In this type of pachinko machine, it is common to stop and display a plurality of variable symbols that are variably displayed, one at a time, rather than one at a time. And, in the process of stopping and displaying multiple variable symbols in order, if there is a high possibility that the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed will be a jackpot symbol, an effect such as displaying a special character that is not normally displayed A display is made to increase the player's expectation of jackpot.

  By the way, the symbol combination of the variation symbols, when the three variation symbols are variably displayed like a slot machine, and when these three variation symbols are displayed together in the same symbol, the jackpot state advantageous to the player is displayed. It is common to be generated. In this way, the jackpot lottery with the changing symbols is simple and lacks the fun as a game.

  Therefore, the inventor of the present application, as one aspect of the effect display performed during the variation display of the variation symbol, for example, the symbol of the effect symbol having a larger number of combinations than the variation symbol as shown in Patent Document 1, for example. When the combination was performed and the design of the production symbol became a specific symbol combination, the change symbol was also a jackpot symbol. According to such an aspect, for example, it is possible to display an effect with a motif of a game for performing pattern matching, such as mahjong, flower cards, playing cards poker, etc., and more complicated symbol matching compared to a combination of variable symbols. It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

  In such an effect display, the player is interested in a change in the symbol combination of the effect symbols, such as whether or not the effect symbols become a specific symbol combination. However, it is difficult for the player to predict the development of the symbol combination because the symbol combinations of the effect symbols are complicated. Therefore, the player will only be watching the game that is automatically progressing, making it difficult to give the player a sense of participation in the game, which may reduce the interest in the game. there were.

JP 2004-24688 A

  Here, the present invention has been made in the background as described above, and the problem to be solved is a player's awareness of participation in a game in a pachinko machine that performs a combination of effect symbols as an effect display. It is to provide a pachinko machine having a novel structure that can improve the interest of the game by improving the game.

  Hereinafter, the aspect of this invention made | formed in order to solve such a subject is described. In addition, the component employ | adopted in each aspect as described below is employable by arbitrary combinations as much as possible. In addition, aspects or technical features of the present invention are not limited to those described below, but are described in the entire specification and drawings, or can be understood by those skilled in the art from those descriptions. It should be understood that it is recognized on the basis of.

(Aspect 1 of the present invention)
That is, aspect 1 of the present invention includes (a) a main control unit that controls the overall game operation, and (b) a sub-control unit that controls the display operation of the symbol display device arranged in the game area. And (c) alternatively determining whether the game ball is lost based on winning of a game ball at a start winning opening provided in the gaming area or a jackpot that produces a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the failure. And (d) when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is a big hit, the sub-control is selected by selecting any one of the fluctuation modes selected in the case of the big hit On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is out of the range, one of the variation modes selected in the case of outage is selected and notified to the sub-control unit. Including variable mode selection means (E) an integrated control means for selecting an effect mode based on the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection unit, and (f) an effect mode selected by the integration control unit. In the pachinko machine which comprises the sub control part including the display control means for displaying the effect based on the symbol display device, (g) effect mode storage means for storing a plurality of effect modes, and (h) the effect While forming the integrated control unit, including the production mode selection unit that selects the production mode based on the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection unit from the plurality of production modes stored in the mode storage unit, (I) When a symbol combination is changed to change a symbol combination, and the determination result of the jackpot determination means is a jackpot, a plurality of performances that are considered to be a specific symbol combination Effect symbol display means for displaying a symbol on the symbol display device; and (j) when the effect mode selected by the effect mode selection means is a specific effect mode, the next change from the plurality of effect symbols A change candidate display means for displaying a plurality of change candidate symbols including the next change symbol to be displayed, and (k) performing a notification effect informing the player that the next change symbol is to be changed from among the plurality of change candidate symbols. Notification effect means, (l) a change means for changing the next change pattern after the notification effect, and (m) if the determination result of the jackpot determination means is a jackpot, the effect symbol is displayed when the effect ends. A jackpot display means for indicating that the jackpot is displayed in a specific symbol combination; and (n) if the determination result of the jackpot determination means is out of place, the effect symbol is displayed at the end of the rendering. The display control means is configured to include an off-line display means for displaying in a symbol combination other than the display.

  In the pachinko machine structured according to this aspect, a change candidate display means for displaying a plurality of change candidate symbols, and a notification effect for performing a notification effect for notifying that the next change symbol is changed from among the change candidate symbols. By providing the means, it is possible for the player to easily grasp which effect symbol is the next candidate to be changed among the plurality of effect symbols. As a result, the player can easily grasp the symbol to be selected next, and can easily predict the future development of the symbol combination of the effect symbols. In addition, the change of the effect design in this aspect means not only changing the design of a specific effect design, but also adding a new effect design to a plurality of effect designs, or among a plurality of effect designs. It also includes deleting any of the above.

(Aspect 2 of the present invention)
According to aspect 2 of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to aspect 1, (o) an operation device that can be operated by a player is provided, and (p) the determination result of the jackpot determination unit is not in the main control unit. In some cases, at the end of the production, the reach symbol that causes the production symbol to be displayed with a reach symbol different from the specific symbol combination and a reach deviation that determines alternatively one of the perfect deviations other than the reach deviation is deviated. (Q) When selecting the variation mode that allows the variation mode selection unit to select the production mode that allows the operation of the operation device, the production mode that does not perform the notification production is selected. A variation time adjusting means for selecting the variation mode that requires a longer time than the time required for the notification effect as compared to the variation mode to be selected; and the display control unit, r) a change candidate display means for displaying at least one of the change candidate symbols from among the change candidate symbols; and (s) a predetermined time from the change candidate symbols in the notification effect for the change candidate display means. When the judgment result of the jackpot judging means is a big hit and when the judgment result of the reach miss judgment means is a reach miss, a different time is displayed for a predetermined time from the operation input of the operating device. After the elapse of time, the next change pattern is revealed, and when the determination result of the reach / displacement determination means is completely out of order, the change candidate symbols other than the next change pattern are revealed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the operation input of the operating device. Display control means for displaying, and (t) reach display means for displaying the effect design in the reach design when the display control device reveals the next change design. The digit, characterized.

  In the pachinko machine structured according to this aspect, the player's awareness of participation in the game can be further enhanced by providing an operation device that can be operated by the player. Further, when selecting an effect mode that allows the operation of the operation device, the operation mode of the operation device is selected by selecting a variation mode that requires a longer time for the time required for the notification effect and securing the time required for the notification effect. The notification effect can be added while performing the effect display of the same content as the effect mode that does not allow the user. Thereby, it is possible to perform the effect display of the same display contents regardless of the presence or absence of the notification effect for the player, and the player can easily understand the effect display.

  It should be noted that various structures can be adopted as the change candidate revealing means for revealing at least one change candidate symbol from among the change candidate symbols. For example, it is possible to adopt a cursor that points to a specific change candidate symbol, display a specific change candidate symbol in a different area from other production symbols, or change the color of a specific change candidate symbol. is there. Further, the number of change candidate symbols revealed by the change candidate revealing means is not necessarily limited to one, and a plurality of change candidate symbols may be revealed at a time.

  As is clear from the above description, the pachinko machine structured according to the present invention is provided with a change candidate display means for displaying a change candidate pattern including the next change pattern to be changed next, and the next change pattern is changed. By providing notification effect means for notifying the player of the fact that the player is being played, it is possible to easily predict the development of the effect symbol combination for the player. Thereby, the player's participation consciousness with respect to a game can be improved and the interest with respect to a game can be raised.

  Hereinafter, in order to clarify the present invention more specifically, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  First, FIG. 1 shows a pachinko machine 10 as an embodiment of the present invention. In the pachinko machine 10, a vertical rectangular inner frame 14 for setting various game components is assembled on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 that forms the outer shell of the machine body so as to be opened and closed and detachable. On the front side of the middle frame 14, a glass frame 18 that holds a glass plate for see-through protection of the game board 16 that is detachably attached to the middle frame 14, and a dish plate 22 that includes an upper dish 20. Are assembled in a state that can be opened and closed. The upper plate 20 is provided with an operation button 23 as an operation device. A lower plate 24 is provided below the upper plate 20, and a firing handle 26 is provided to the right of the lower plate 24. Then, when the player rotates the launch lever 28 that is attached to the launch handle 26 so as to be able to rotate, the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 passes through a ball feed mechanism (not shown). After being sent to a launching device (not shown), it is fired toward a game area 30 formed on the game board 16.

  The game board 16 includes a game board having a synthetic resin sheet attached to the surface thereof, and is substantially at the center of a substantially circular game area 30 surrounded by a guide rail 32 fixed to the surface side of the game board. Is attached with a liquid crystal display 34 as a symbol display device. The liquid crystal display 34 has a display area 37 as a horizontally long display screen. Particularly in this embodiment, a left special symbol 36a as a variable symbol and a middle special symbol are provided at the upper right part of the display region 37. A special symbol display area 38 for changing and stopping the special symbol 36c and the right special symbol 36c is provided, while the remaining part of the special symbol display area 38 is an effect display area 40 for effect display.

  In the present embodiment, these three special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c are all constituted by numerical symbols from “0” to “9”. The display is scrolled in a loop of “0” → “9” “0”. In the present embodiment, the three special symbols 36a, 36b and 36c are started to display all at once, while the left special symbol 36a, the right special symbol 36c and the middle special symbol 36b are in this order. Is stopped and displayed. Note that the variable display in the present embodiment refers to a display state in which a special symbol is recognized as if it is not fixed, for example, a state in which the special symbol is scroll-displayed. A state in which the symbols of the left special symbol 36a, the middle special symbol 36b, and the right special symbol 36c are determined and recognized is set as a stop symbol. In addition, the stop display in the present embodiment refers to a display state that is recognized as if the stop symbol of the special symbol is confirmed, for example, a state in which the scroll display of the special symbol ends and the stop symbol is stopped at the stop symbol. Say.

  Further, a start winning opening 42 is provided below the liquid crystal display 34. In the start winning opening 42, a proximity switch is provided on a ball path for discharging a winning game ball to the back side of the game board 16. A start winning port switch 44 (see FIG. 7) is provided as a configured start winning detection device. When a game ball wins the start winning opening 42, the start winning opening switch 44 detects the passage of the game ball and outputs an electric signal (detection signal) as a start signal. After the determination is performed based on the determination result, the variable display of the plurality of special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c according to the content determined based on the determination result is started.

  On the other hand, a plurality of holding LEDs 46 (four in this embodiment) are provided above the liquid crystal display 34. While the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c are variably displayed, one of the hold LEDs 46 is turned on every time the game ball wins the start winning opening 42, and the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c are displayed. The player is notified that the variable display is held for a predetermined number of times (maximum of four in this embodiment).

  Furthermore, a special winning opening 48 is provided below the start winning opening 42, and special symbols 36 a, 36 b, 36 c are all stopped at the entrance of the special winning opening 48 on the liquid crystal display 34. When displayed, that is, when a big hit occurs, a door 50 is provided that opens and closes.

  In such a pachinko machine 10, when a player inserts a game ball into the upper plate 20 and rotates the launch lever 28, the game ball is launched into the game area 30 and hit against the game area 30. It falls so as to hit the obstacle nail (not shown).

  Here, when the game ball wins in the start winning opening 42, in the special symbol display area 38 of the liquid crystal display 34, the variable display of the three special symbols 36a, 36b, 36c is started. When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display, the left special symbol 36a and the right special symbol 36c are temporarily stopped in this order, and the presence or absence of the reach state is determined depending on the symbol combination of the left special symbol 36a and the right special symbol 36c. Informed. The reach state means a state in which the left special symbol 36a and the right special symbol 36c are stopped at the same symbol. Further, in such a temporary stop, the left special symbol 36a and the right special symbol 36c are displayed so as to swing within the special symbol display area 38, and it is visually expressed that there is still a possibility of being displayed in a variable manner again. .

  When a predetermined time further elapses, the middle special symbol 36b is temporarily stopped following the left special symbol 36a and the right special symbol 36c. Then, the left special symbol 36a, the right special symbol 36c, and the middle special symbol 36b are set as stationary symbols that are stationary along one horizontal line. The player is notified of the big hit state or the missed state by the combination of the stopped symbols of these three special symbols 36a, 36b, 36c.

  In the present embodiment, the specific symbol combination that becomes the jackpot symbol is a combination in which all of the three special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c are arranged in the same symbol. On the other hand, the other symbol combinations are out-of-band symbols. Further, in the off symbol, a symbol combination in which the left special symbol 36a and the right special symbol 36c are the same and the middle special symbol 36b is different is a reach off symbol, and the left special symbol 36a and the right special symbol 36c are different symbol combinations. It is considered as a completely off-line design. It should be noted that the determination result of the start signal triggered by winning at the start winning opening 42 is referred to as a jackpot symbol, and the determination result as a completely missed symbol is completely defeated, and the reach is a miss symbol. The determination result is referred to as “reach”.

  Then, when the three special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c are stopped at the jackpot symbol, the jackpot game is started. The jackpot game is to allow winning to the big winning opening 48 by opening the door 50 of the big winning opening 48, and the player is in a normal gaming state, that is, a gaming state in which no big hit has occurred. You can get more prize balls than you can get. The door 50 is held in an open state until a number condition for winning a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls or a time condition for elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 27 seconds) is satisfied.

  Such a single opening operation of the door 50 is referred to as a jackpot round. During the round in which the door 50 is opened, a V zone switch (in the V zone as a specific area of the big winning opening 48 ( When the winning of the game ball is detected by the player (see FIG. 7), the jackpot round is restarted after a predetermined interval between rounds (1.9 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses after the jackpot round ends. It has become. An upper limit (for example, 15 times) is set for the number of jackpot rounds to be performed in one jackpot game. When the number of jackpot rounds reaches the upper limit, winning in the V zone in the round is performed. Even if there is, the jackpot round is not resumed and the jackpot game ends. If the game ball does not win the V zone during the jackpot round, the jackpot game ends even if the number of jackpot rounds has not reached the upper limit.

  As described above, the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c are displayed in a varying manner in the special symbol display area 38 of the liquid crystal display 34. On the effect display area 40, as shown in FIG. The effect pattern 52 is displayed. The effect pattern 52 is a mahjong game in the present embodiment, and the player's hand palm 54 is displayed in the open state at the lower end of the screen, and the opponent character 56 is displayed at the center of the screen. A hand 58 of the opponent character 56 is displayed in a non-public state at the top of the screen. Then, in accordance with the change display of the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c triggered by the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 42, the player's "Tsumo" and "Striking" and the opponent character 56 “Tsumo” and “Striking” on the side are alternately performed to display the progress of mahjong. Although illustration is omitted, the player side and opponent character 56 side discards are displayed at appropriate places in the open state.

  Here, since the hand basket 54 is a mahjong tile, it has 34 kinds of tiles. The mahjong symbol combination is formed by combining 14 of these 34 kinds of tiles. Compared to the special symbol combination consisting of a three-digit combination of the numbers “0” to “9”. Thus, it has a much more complicated combination mode. In other words, in the present embodiment, the hand symbol 54 constitutes an effect symbol having more combination aspects than the combination patterns of the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c as the variable symbols. However, in the present embodiment, not all the symbol combinations that can occur in actual mahjong are displayed as the manual 54, but an appropriate number of symbol combinations among the symbol combinations is used as the moving image data of the exercise pattern 52. By being prepared, the handbill 54 having a larger number of symbol combinations than the number of symbol combinations of special symbols is configured.

  In FIG. 3, the effect aspect of the effect pattern 52 is shown. The performance pattern 52 is configured by combining a plurality of moving image data 52a to 52h that are continuous in content, and according to the winning determination result of the winning with the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 42 as an opportunity. An effect display of the contents is performed. Furthermore, the production pattern 52 in the present embodiment is configured with a display mode that is continuous in content over a plurality of production displays, and in the present embodiment, content that is continuous over a maximum of four production displays. Is displayed.

(First performance display)
First, the moving image data 52a is displayed in response to the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 42. In the moving image data 52a, the arrangement is performed on both the player side and the opponent character 56 side. Then, both players are buried, and both the player side and the opponent character 56 perform a predetermined number of spiders and strikes. Here, when the result of the winning determination is a big hit, moving image data 52e and 52h, which will be described later, are displayed at an appropriate time of the spider and striking. If the result of the win determination is out of reach, the moving image data 52f or the moving image data 52g is displayed after the moving image data 52e to be described later is displayed at an appropriate point of time for the tsumo and hitting. If the result of the winning determination is completely out of place, the video data 52f and 52g, which will be described later, are displayed at the appropriate time of the tsumo and striking, or the mahjong without the player's hand tempering. The game is interrupted, and the mahjong game continuing to the current effect display at the time of the second effect display is resumed.

(2nd performance display)
In the first effect display, when the mahjong game is interrupted without the temper of the player side, the video data 52b is displayed. The player's hand in the video data 52b is a hand at the end of the first effect display, and the content is the same as the previous effect display. In addition, the player side and opponent character 56 side discards are also discarded at the end of the first effect display, so that the previous effect display and the contents are continuous. Then, both the player side and the opponent character 56 perform a predetermined number of spiders and strikes. Here, when the result of the winning determination is a big hit, moving image data 52e and 52h, which will be described later, are displayed at an appropriate time of the spider and striking. If the result of the win determination is out of reach, the moving image data 52f or the moving image data 52g is displayed after the moving image data 52e to be described later is displayed at an appropriate point of time for the tsumo and hitting. If the result of the winning determination is completely out of place, the video data 52f and 52g, which will be described later, are displayed at the appropriate time of the tsumo and striking, or the mahjong without the player's hand tempering. The game is interrupted, and the mahjong game continuing to the current effect display at the time of the third effect display is resumed.

(Third presentation display)
In the second effect display, when the mahjong game is interrupted without the temper of the player, the moving image data 52c is displayed. The player's handbook in the moving image data 52c is a handbook at the end of the second effect display, and the content is the same as the previous effect display. Further, the player side and opponent character 56 side discards are also discarded at the end of the second effect display, so that the previous effect display and the contents are continuous. Then, both the player side and the opponent character 56 perform a predetermined number of spiders and strikes. Here, when the result of the winning determination is a big hit, moving image data 52e and 52h, which will be described later, are displayed at an appropriate time of the spider and striking. If the result of the win determination is out of reach, the moving image data 52f or the moving image data 52g is displayed after the moving image data 52e to be described later is displayed at an appropriate point of time for the tsumo and hitting. If the result of the winning determination is completely out of place, the video data 52f and 52g, which will be described later, are displayed at the appropriate time of the tsumo and striking, or the mahjong without the player's hand tempering. The game is interrupted, and the mahjong game continuing to the current effect display at the time of the fourth effect display is resumed.

(Fourth presentation display)
In the third effect display, when the mahjong game is interrupted without the player's side playing the balance, the moving image data 52d is displayed. The player's hand in the video data 52d is a hand at the end of the third effect display, and the content is the same as the previous effect display. Further, the player side and opponent character 56 side discards are also discarded at the end of the third effect display, so that the previous effect display and the contents are continuous. Then, both the player side and the opponent character 56 perform a predetermined number of spiders and strikes. Here, when the result of the winning determination is a big hit, moving image data 52e and 52h, which will be described later, are displayed at an appropriate time of the spider and striking. If the result of the win determination is out of reach, the moving image data 52f or the moving image data 52g is displayed after the moving image data 52e to be described later is displayed at an appropriate point of time for the tsumo and hitting. In addition, when the result of the winning determination is completely out of place, any of moving image data 52f and 52g, which will be described later, is displayed at an appropriate point in time for the claw and striking. That is, if the winning determination in the first to third effect display is completely out of order, the mahjong game may continue until the fourth effect display. If the jackpot is not won in the determination, the mahjong game is not continued any further, and the opponent character 56 reaches or rises up. This is done from the presentation of the second time.

  The moving image data 52e is displayed subsequent to an appropriate number of times of tsumo and striking in the moving image data 52a to 52d when the result of the winning determination in the above-described first to fourth effect displays is a big hit or reach is out of reach. In this case, the player's hand 54 is put in a tempered state, and the player character 60 declares reach. Note that when the moving image data 52e is displayed, the left special symbol 36a and the right special symbol 36c are set to the same symbol and are in a reach state.

  The moving image data 52f is displayed subsequent to an appropriate number of times of tsumo and striking in the moving image data 52a to 52d when the result of the determination of winning in the first to fourth effect displays described above is completely out of reach or out of reach. If the result of the win determination is completely out of place, the player's hand 54 is in the no-ten state, and if the result of the win is out of reach, the player's hand 54 is In the state of the temper, the flow station is displayed and the game ends. When the moving image data 52f is displayed, the next effect display is performed from the first effect display regardless of the number of effect displays.

  The moving image data 52g is displayed after an appropriate number of times of tsumo and striking in the moving image data 52a to 52d when the result of the winning determination in the first to fourth effect displays described above is completely out of reach or out of reach. If the result of the winning judgment is completely out of place, the player's hand 54 is in the no-ten state, and if the result of the winning judgment is out of reach, the player's hand While the opponent character 56 rises in a state where 54 is a temper, the player's defeat is displayed, and the game ends. When the moving image data 52g is displayed, the next effect display is performed from the first effect display regardless of the number of effect displays.

  The moving image data 52h is displayed after an appropriate number of times of tsumo and striking from the moving image data 52e when the winning determination result in the first to fourth effect displays described above is a big hit. The player's hand 54 is raised, and the player's victory is displayed, and the game ends. When the moving image data 52h is displayed, the next effect display is performed from the first effect display regardless of the number of effect displays.

  Each of the moving image data 52a to 52h has a plurality of types of moving image data as one moving image data, for example, by changing the combination mode of the hand-claws or by changing the number of times of the claw and striking and the required time. Is prepared. In short, as the moving image data 52a, for example, a plurality of moving image data 52a in which the combination pattern of the baskets to be distributed first is different or the number of times of the crushing and striking is different is prepared.

  And the effect display data used for effect display is comprised by combining the above moving image data 52a thru | or 52h. In other words, in the present embodiment, each of the moving image data 52a to 52d and the moving image data 52h are combined, and if it is a big win, the effect symbol is displayed in a specific symbol combination at the end of the effect to indicate that it is a big hit Production display data constituting the jackpot display means is configured. Also, each of the moving image data 52a to 52d is combined with the moving image data 52g or 52f, and in the case of a deviation, an effect display that constitutes an error display means for displaying the effect symbols in a symbol combination other than a specific symbol combination at the end of the effect. Data is structured.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, at the appropriate time when the moving image data 52a to 52d in FIG. 3 is displayed, a notification asking which of the player's hand 54 should be discarded is appropriate. The question production as a production is selectively performed.

  FIG. 4 shows the question effect pattern 62 for performing the question effect. The question effect pattern 62 is composed of moving image data 62a to 62d.

  First, the moving image data 62a is displayed from the state where the moving image data 52a to 52d are displayed. In the video data 62a, a spear 64 that has been speared by the player-side character 60 is displayed on the upper side of the hand 54, and a question character 66 is displayed at the center of the screen. There is an effect that asks the player whether it is appropriate.

  Next, in the moving image data 62b, an appropriate number of wrinkles are highlighted in different colors (red in the present embodiment) from the spiders 64 and the hands 54, and a discard candidate 68 as a change candidate pattern is displayed. At the same time, a cursor 70 as a change candidate revealing means is displayed, and the cursor 70 is moved between the respective discard candidates 68 every predetermined time. In the moving image data 62b, a button operation message 72 that prompts the player to operate the operation button 23 is displayed, and the question character 66 counts down the time limit that the operation button 23 is allowed to operate. Is displayed. Note that the scheduled discard 69 as the next transformation pattern to be discarded after the end of the present question effect pattern 62 is predetermined for each effect pattern, and the discard candidate 68 includes the scheduled discard 69.

  When a predetermined time elapses after the operation button 23 is pressed or when the time limit for allowing the operation of the operation button 23 has ended, the operation message 72 is deleted and the cursor 70 is moved to a specific discard candidate. In the state where 68 is pointed to, it is stopped and only the discard candidate 68 pointed to by the cursor 70 is highlighted with a different color (in this embodiment, red). The cursor 70 does not stop immediately at the timing when the operation button 23 is pressed, but is moved and displayed between the respective discard candidates 68 until a predetermined time elapses after the operation button 23 is pressed. Then, it is stopped at the specific discard candidate 68 so as to gradually decelerate from the time when the operation button 23 is pressed.

  When the cursor 70 is stopped at the scheduled discard 69, the moving image data 62c is displayed. On the other hand, when the cursor 70 is stopped by a tile other than the scheduled discard 69, the moving image data 62d is displayed. The moving image data 62c indicates that the answer is correct, while the moving image data 62d indicates that the answer is incorrect. As a result, the player is informed that the scheduled discard 69 will be discarded next.

  When the questioning effect is finished, the moving image data 52a to 52d are displayed, and after the scheduled discard 69 is discarded, the normal mahjong game is continued.

  As is clear from the above, in the present embodiment, a hand tile 54 that imitates mahjong is used as the production pattern, and when the result of the win determination is a jackpot, the hand tile 54 is composed of 14 tiles. If the result of the winning judgment is out of place while the specific symbol combination is a mahjong rising symbol combination, the hand-claw 54 is not a rising symbol combination such as a noten or a ten pie composed of 13 kites. It is considered as a symbol combination. In other words, if the result of the winning determination is a big hit, the effect symbol is a specific symbol combination, while if the result of the winning determination is out of place, the effect symbol is a symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination, The number of effect symbols is also displayed with a symbol combination one less than a specific symbol combination.

  And the discard candidate 68 as a plurality of change candidate symbols displayed in the question effect is a trap that is a candidate to be discarded in mahjong and should not constitute a rising symbol. That is, the change candidate symbol is configured by an effect symbol that does not constitute a specific symbol combination.

  FIG. 5 shows a timing chart of the question effect as described above and the variation display of the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c.

  First, when all the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c are displayed in a variable manner, the player-side character 60 and the opponent character 56 alternately perform a predetermined number of times of spider-striking and striking effects. . The left special symbol 36a is stopped and displayed at an appropriate point in time for such a tsumo / striking effect.

  Then, after the left special symbol 36a is stopped and displayed, the questioning effect is performed. This questioning effect is composed of a button press acceptance period in which the cursor 70 is moved and displayed to accept the operation of the operation button 23 by the player, and a determination display period in which the cursor 70 is stopped and displayed to indicate that the answer is correct or incorrect. Has been. In particular, in the present embodiment, the time required for the questioning effect in a specific effect mode is fixed regardless of the operation timing of the operation button 23. For example, when the operation button 23 is pressed quickly, the button is pressed. Although the acceptance period is shortened, the determination display period is lengthened in accordance with the shortening of the button press acceptance period, so that the time required for the questioning effect is constant.

  Then, when the questioning effect is completed, the player-side character 60 and the opponent-side character 56 alternately perform the time-summer / striking effect in which the player-side character 56 alternates a predetermined number of times. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the determination result of the question effect is correct, the player's hand 54 is put into a tempered state in such a tsumo / striking effect, and the player character 60 declares reach. Reach production will be performed to tsumo and strike. Further, during the reach effect, the right special symbol 36c is stopped and displayed in the same design as the left special symbol 36a, and the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c are brought into the reach state.

  At the end of the reach performance, either the player character 60 declares Ron, the opponent character 56 declares Ron, or the flow is displayed, and all the special symbols 36a, 36b, 36c is fixedly displayed, and one fluctuation display is completed.

  Next, a control structure for controlling the jackpot game processing and effect display as described above will be outlined based on FIG. The control unit of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit 74 that determines whether or not the game ball won in the start winning opening 42 is a big hit, determines a variation mode of the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c, and a liquid crystal The display 34 includes a sub-control unit 76 that controls the change display of special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c and the effect display. The sub-control unit 76 operates based on a control signal from the main control unit 74. Have been to.

  The main control unit 74 is a jackpot determining means 78 for determining a jackpot, a variation mode selecting means 80 for determining a variation mode such as the time required for displaying the variations of the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c, and a determination result of the jackpot determining means 78. In the case of selecting an effect mode for performing the question effect for the reach / miss determination unit 81 and the variation mode selection unit 80 for performing the reach error determination in the case of an outage, compared to an effect mode in which the question effect is not performed. It includes variable time adjustment means 83 that allows a long time fluctuation mode to be selected for the time required for the questioning effect.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 76 determines an effect mode of effect display performed along with the variable display of the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c on the liquid crystal display 34, and the effect selected by the integrated control unit 82. The display control means 84 which performs the production | presentation display based on an aspect is comprised.

  Furthermore, the integrated control unit 82 stores any one of the effect tables stored in the effect mode storage unit 86 and the effect mode storage unit 86 that stores a plurality of effect tables composed of a plurality of effect modes. It includes an effect mode selection means 90 that selects a table and determines any one effect mode from the selected effect table.

  Further, the display control means 84 changes the next from the effect symbols when the effect pattern display means 92 for displaying the effect symbols and the effect mode selected by the effect mode selection means 90 are the specific effect modes. A change candidate display means 94 for displaying a change candidate symbol including the next change pattern to be displayed, a notification effect means 96 for giving a notification effect to notify the player that the next change pattern will be changed, and at least one of the change candidate symbols. A change means 98 for changing one change candidate symbol, and a jackpot display means for displaying a winning symbol in a specific symbol combination at the end of the production when the determination result of the jackpot determination means 78 is a big win When the determination result of 100 and the big hit determination means 78 is out of place, the effect symbol is represented by a symbol combination other than a specific symbol combination at the end of the rendering. The error display means 102, the change candidate revealing means 97 for revealing a specific change candidate pattern from among the plurality of change candidate symbols, the reveal control means 99 for controlling the reveal display of the change candidate revealing means 97, and the reveal control means When 99 designates a specific alteration candidate symbol by the alteration candidate revealing means 97, it includes a reach display means 103 for displaying the effect symbol in a state different from the particular symbol combination.

  Next, the configuration of the main control circuit 104 constituting the main control unit 74 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the main control circuit 104 includes a main control CPU 106 that controls the entire main control circuit 104, a main control ROM 108 that stores control programs, data necessary for various control processes, and various processes. A main control RAM 110 that stores data and the like, an input circuit 112, and an output circuit 114 are provided, and these are connected to each other by a bus. The main control CPU 106 is connected to a clock circuit 116 that outputs a clock signal.

  Further, the input circuit 112 has a start winning port switch 44 provided in the starting winning port 42 for detecting a winning ball and a count provided in the big winning port 48 for counting the winning balls to the large winning port 48. V zone provided inside the switch 118 and the big winning opening 48 for counting the winning balls to the big winning opening 48 and detecting the winning balls in the V zone for continuing the opening of the big winning opening 48. A switch 120 or the like is connected.

  Furthermore, the output circuit 114 opens and closes a display control circuit 122 as a display control unit for displaying the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c on the liquid crystal display 34, and a door 50 that closes the entrance of the special winning opening 48. A solenoid driving circuit 126 for driving a door opening / closing solenoid 124 for driving, a holding LED control circuit 128 for controlling light emission of the holding LED 46, and the like are connected.

  When the clock signal is input from the clock circuit 116 at every predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms in the present embodiment), the main control CPU 106 follows the parameters and control program stored in the main control ROM 108. A game process including a start winning a prize opening process and a special symbol display process, which will be described later, is executed, whereby various control signals are transmitted based on an input signal or the like input via the input circuit 112. These various control signals are generated and output to the display control circuit 122, the solenoid drive circuit 126, and the like via the output circuit 114. The input circuit 112 is a circuit that converts an analog signal or the like input from the outside into a digital signal and outputs the digital signal. The output circuit 114 is a circuit that converts various data generated by the main control CPU 106 into serial data and outputs the data.

  In the main control RAM 110 provided in the main control circuit 104, various counters shown below are prepared.

The jackpot determination counter 130 is a counter used for jackpot determination, and is incremented by “1” based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 116 and is incremented from the initial value “0” to the maximum value “299”. Later, it returns to “0” and is added.
The initial value determination counter 132 is a counter that determines the addition start value of the jackpot determination counter 130, and is incremented by “1” based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 116. After being added to the value “299”, it is returned to “0” and added.
The reach deviation determination counter 134 is a counter used to determine reach deviation or complete deviation, and is incremented by “1” based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 116, and the maximum value “0” from the initial value “0”. After being added to “9”, it is added back to “0”.

The jackpot symbol counter 136 is a counter used to determine a symbol combination of the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c displayed at the time of jackpot determination, and is “1” based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 116. After being added and added from the initial value “0” to the maximum value “9”, the value is returned to “0” and added.
The left symbol counter 138 is a counter used to select the symbol of the left special symbol 36a displayed at the time of determination of complete deviation or reach deviation, and is “1” based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 116. They are added one by one, added from the initial value “0” to the maximum value “9”, then returned to “0” and added.
The middle symbol counter 140 is a counter used to select the symbol of the middle special symbol 36b displayed at the time of determining whether the symbol is completely out of reach or reach, and every carry when the left symbol counter 138 is reset to “0”. Is incremented by “1”, added from the initial value “0” to the maximum value “9”, then returned to “0” and added.
The right symbol counter 142 is a counter used for selecting the symbol of the right special symbol 36c displayed at the time of determining whether the symbol is completely out of reach or reach, and each time the carry of the middle symbol counter 140 is reset to “0”. Is incremented by “1”, added from the initial value “0” to the maximum value “9”, then returned to “0” and added.

The fluctuation pattern counter 144 is a counter used to select a fluctuation pattern, and is incremented by “1” based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 116, and the initial value “0” to the maximum value “9”. Is added back to “0”.
The variation display timer counter 146 is a counter used for measuring the variation display time of the special symbol 36, and the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the special symbol display processing described later is set.

  The start winning number counter 148 is a counter used for counting the number of game balls won in the start winning opening 42, and the game ball starts in the range from the initial value “0” to the maximum value “5”. Each time the winning opening 42 is won, “1” is added, and “1” is subtracted every time the jackpot determination process is performed.

The winning number counter 150 is a counter used for counting the number of game balls won in the big winning opening 48 in the big hit round, and every time a gaming ball wins the big winning opening 48 from the initial value “0”. Is incremented by “1” and initialized to “0” at the end of the jackpot round.
The round counter 152 is a counter used for counting the number of rounds of the jackpot round, and is incremented by “1” every time the jackpot round is started in the range from the initial value “0” to the maximum value “14”. At the same time, it is initialized to “0” at the end of the jackpot game.
The door timer counter 154 is a counter used for measuring the opening time of the door 50 of the special winning opening 48, and a value corresponding to the opening time of the door 50 is set.
The inter-round timer counter 156 is a counter used for measuring the inter-round interval of the big hit round, and a value corresponding to the inter-round interval is set.

  Further, the main control RAM 110 is provided with various flags shown below that are used for each determination process and the like. In the following description, a flag is a value that stores either “0” or “1”. “Turn on a flag” indicates that “1” is stored in the flag. “Turn flag off” indicates that “0” is stored in the flag. Further, even if each flag is set to ON after being already set to ON, or is set to OFF after being already set to OFF, the value of the flag does not reverse.

The jackpot flag 158 is a flag indicating the result of the jackpot determination. When it is “ON”, it indicates that it is a jackpot, and when it is “OFF”, it indicates that it is not a jackpot.
The variation processing flag 160 is a flag that indicates whether or not the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c are in a variable display. When the special symbol 36a is "ON", the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c are displayed in a variable manner. On the other hand, when it is “OFF”, it indicates that the special symbols 36a, 36b, 36c are not displayed in a variable manner.
The door opening flag 162 is a flag indicating whether or not the door 50 of the special winning opening 48 is open. When it is “ON”, it indicates that the door 50 is open, while “OFF”. In some cases, the door 50 is closed.
The V zone passing flag 164 is a flag indicating whether or not the V zone switch 120 has detected the passing of the game ball, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the V zone as the specific area. In some cases, it indicates that the game ball has passed through the V zone, while in “OFF”, it indicates that the game ball has not passed through the V zone.

  In addition, the main control RAM 110 is provided with various storage areas shown below as temporary storage locations for information used for game processing.

In the first to fifth counter value storage areas 166a to 166e, counter values of the big hit determination counter 130, the reach lose determination counter 134, and the big hit symbol counter 136 when the game ball wins the start winning opening 42 are stored. .
In the variation pattern storage area 168, data of the selected variation pattern is stored.
In the stop symbol storage area 170, data of symbol combinations of the special symbols 36a, 36b, 36c is stored.

  On the other hand, the main control ROM 108 is provided with various table storage areas shown below for storing tables used for various determinations and selections.

  The jackpot determination table storage area 172 stores the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table is composed of a “big hit determination counter value” indicating the counter value of the jackpot determination counter 130 and a “big hit determination” corresponding to this counter value. The jackpot determination table and the acquired jackpot determination counter 130 counter It is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the value. In the present embodiment, when the acquired value of the jackpot determination counter 130 is “7”, it is determined as “big hit”, and when it is any other value, it is determined as “missing”.

  The reach deviation determination table storage area 174 stores a reach deviation determination table shown in FIG. The reach / miss judgment table is composed of “reach and miss judgment counter value” indicating the counter value of the reach and miss judgment counter 134 and “reach and miss judgment” corresponding to this counter value, and the reach / miss judgment table and the acquired reach. Based on the counter value of the deviation determination counter 134, it is determined whether or not the reach is a deviation. In the present embodiment, when the acquired reach deviation determination counter 134 is “3”, it is determined as “reach out of position”, and in other cases, it is determined as “complete out of position”. It is like that.

  The winning symbol selection table storage area 176 stores a winning symbol selection table shown in FIG. The winning symbol selection table is composed of a “hit symbol counter value” indicating the counter value of the jackpot symbol counter 136 and a “hit symbol combination” corresponding to this counter value. The winning symbol selection table and the acquired jackpot symbol counter The jackpot symbol combination of the special symbols 36a, 36b, 36c is selected based on the counter value 136. In this embodiment, when the count value of the jackpot symbol counter 136 is “0”, “000” is “1”, “111” is “2”, “222” is “3” When “333” is “4” When “444” is “5” When “555” is “6” When “666” is “7” When “777” is “8” When “888” is “9”, “999” is selected as the jackpot symbol combination of the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c, respectively. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbol combination of the special symbols 36a, 36b, 36c selected in this way is stored in the stop symbol storage area 170, the special symbols 36a, Data of each stop symbol of 36b and 36c is stored.

  In the left symbol selection table storage area 178a, the left symbol selection table shown in FIG. 11 is stored. The left symbol selection table is composed of a “left symbol counter value” indicating the counter value of the left symbol counter 138 and a “left special symbol” corresponding to the counter value. The left symbol selection table and the acquired left symbol counter Based on the counter value of 138, the stop symbol of the left special symbol 36a is selected. In this embodiment, when the counter value of the left symbol counter 138 is “0”, “0” is “1”, “1” is “2”, “2” is “3” When “3” is “4” When “4” is “5” When “5” is “6” When “6” When “7” When “7” is “8” When “8” is “9”, “9” is selected as the stop symbol of the left special symbol 36a.

  The middle symbol selection table storage area 178b stores the middle symbol selection table shown in FIG. The middle symbol selection table includes a “middle symbol counter value” indicating the counter value of the middle symbol counter 140 and a “medium special symbol” corresponding to the counter value. The middle symbol selection table and the acquired middle symbol counter Based on the counter value of 140, the stop symbol of the middle special symbol 36b is selected. In this embodiment, when the counter value of the middle symbol counter 140 is “0”, “0” is “1”, “1” is “2”, “2” is “3” When “3” is “4” When “4” is “5” When “5” is “6” When “6” When “7” When “7” is “8” When “8” is “9”, “9” is selected as the stop symbol of the medium special symbol 36b.

  A right symbol selection table shown in FIG. 13 is stored in the right symbol selection table storage area 178c. The right symbol selection table includes a “right symbol counter value” indicating the counter value of the right symbol counter 142 and a “right special symbol” corresponding to the counter value. The right symbol selection table and the acquired right symbol counter Based on the counter value 142, the stop symbol of the right special symbol 36c is selected. In the present embodiment, when the counter value of the right symbol counter 142 is “0”, “0” is “1”, “1” is “2”, “2” is “3”. When “3” is “4” When “4” is “5” When “5” is “6” When “6” When “7” When “7” is “8” When “8” is “9”, “9” is selected as the stop symbol of the right special symbol 36c.

  The first variation pattern selection table storage area 180a stores the first variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. The first variation pattern selection table includes a “variation pattern counter value” indicating the counter value of the variation pattern counter 144 and a “variation pattern” corresponding to the counter value. Based on the obtained counter value of the fluctuation pattern counter 144, a fluctuation pattern in the case of complete deviation is selected. In this embodiment, “variation pattern 1” is selected when the counter value of the variation pattern counter 144 is “0” to “4”, and “variation pattern 2” is selected when it is “5” to “9”. It has become so.

  The second variation pattern selection table storage area 180b stores a second variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. The second variation pattern selection table includes a “variation pattern counter value” indicating the counter value of the variation pattern counter 144 and a “variation pattern” corresponding to the counter value. Based on the obtained counter value of the fluctuation pattern counter 144, a fluctuation pattern in the case of a loss of reach is selected. In this embodiment, “variation pattern 3” is “0” to “1” when the counter value of the variation pattern counter 144 is “0” to “1”, and “variation pattern 4” is “2” to “4”. In the case of “5” to “6”, “variation pattern 5” is selected, and in the case of “7” to “9”, “variation pattern 6” is selected.

  A third variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 16 is stored in the third variation pattern selection table storage area 180c. The third variation pattern selection table includes a “variation pattern counter value” indicating the counter value of the variation pattern counter 144 and a “variation pattern” corresponding to the counter value. Based on the acquired counter value of the fluctuation pattern counter 144, the fluctuation pattern in the case of jackpot is selected. In this embodiment, when the counter value of the fluctuation pattern counter 144 is “0” to “1”, “fluctuation pattern 7” is displayed, and when the counter value is “2” to “4”, “fluctuation pattern 8” is “ In the case of “5” to “6”, “variation pattern 9” is selected, and in the case of “7” to “9”, “variation pattern 10” is selected.

  These fluctuation patterns 1 to 10 are different in the time required for the fluctuation display of the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 seconds, variation pattern 2 is 5 seconds, variation pattern 3 is 25 seconds, variation pattern 4 is 20 seconds, variation pattern 5 is 35 seconds, variation pattern 6 is 30 seconds, variation pattern 7 is 27 seconds, variation pattern 8 is 22 seconds Second, the variation pattern 9 is set to 37 seconds, and the variation pattern 10 is set to 32 seconds.

  Next, the configuration of the display control circuit 122 constituting the sub control unit 76 will be described with reference to FIG. The display control circuit 122 includes a display control CPU 182, an input circuit 184 connected to the display control CPU 182, a program ROM 186, a display control RAM 188, a character ROM 192 connected to the VDP 190 and VDP 190, a work RAM 194, and an output circuit 196. Yes. The display control CPU 182 is connected to a clock circuit 198 that outputs a clock signal. Furthermore, an output circuit 114 constituting the main control circuit 104 is connected to the input circuit 184. Further, an operation switch 200 that detects that the operation button 23 has been pressed is connected to the input circuit 184. The operation switch 200 is configured by a conventionally known limit switch, pressurized conductive rubber, or the like. Further, the liquid crystal display 34 is connected to the output circuit 196.

  When the clock signal is input from the clock circuit 198 every predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms in the present embodiment), the display control CPU 182 will be described later according to parameters and control programs stored in the program ROM 186. Display control processing is executed, thereby generating a control signal indicating the editing contents of the image based on the control signal from the main control circuit 104, and exchanging the control signal with the VDP 190. . Based on a control signal from the display control CPU 182, the VDP 190 reads out image data such as special symbol 36 a, 36 b, 36 c and character video as effect display data from the character ROM 192, and edits the work RAM 194 as a work area. These image data are output to the liquid crystal display 34 via the output circuit 196. In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect display data including the above-described moving image data 52a to 52h and 62a to 62d is stored in the character ROM 192, and the character ROM 192 constitutes the effect display data storage means.

  In addition, the display control RAM 188 is provided with various counters, a counter value storage area, a flag, and the like used for performing display control, as described below.

The effect pattern counter 202 is a counter used to select an effect pattern, and is incremented by “1” based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 198, and the initial value “0” to the maximum value “9”. Is added back to “0”.
The button input timer counter 204 is a counter used for measuring a period during which the input of the operation button 23 is received, and is incremented by “1” from an initial value “0” in a display process described later.

The variation pattern storage area 206 stores the received variation pattern data.
The special symbol storage area 208 stores the received symbol combination data of the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c.
In the effect pattern storage area 210, the effect pattern selected as the effect display is stored.
The button input start counter value storage area 212 stores the counter value of the button input timer counter 204 that indicates the point in time when the input of the operation button 23 is started.
The button input end counter value storage area 214 stores the counter value of the button input timer counter 204 indicating the time point when the acceptance of the input of the operation button 23 is ended.
In the next effect selection table number storage area 216, an effect selection table number used for selecting an effect pattern to be used for the next effect display is stored.

The display processing flag 218 is a flag indicating whether or not the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c are displayed in a variable manner. When the display processing flag 218 is "ON", the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c are displayed in a variable manner. On the other hand, when it is “OFF”, it indicates that the special symbols 36a, 36b, 36c are not displayed in a variable manner.
The button valid flag 220 is a flag indicating whether or not the operation of the operation button 23 is accepted. When “ON”, the button valid flag 220 indicates that the operation of the operation button 23 is accepted, and when it is “OFF”. Indicates that the operation of the operation button 23 is not accepted.
The button input flag 222 is a flag indicating whether or not the operation button 23 has been pressed. When it is “ON”, it indicates that the operation button 23 has been pressed, while when it is “OFF”. , Indicating that the operation button 23 has not been pressed.

  On the other hand, the program ROM 186 is provided with various table storage areas shown below for storing tables used for various determinations and selections.

  In the effect selection table storage area 224, a plurality of effect selection tables shown in FIGS. 18 to 32 are stored. These effect selection tables are for selecting an effect pattern for effect display performed when the symbols of the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c change based on the change pattern and the effect pattern counter.

  Each production pattern is assigned a next production selection table number. The next effect selection table number specifies the effect selection table used for the next variation display of the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c. Thus, as shown in FIG. An effect selection table to be selected is associated. In the present embodiment, the effect selection table “No. 21” or “No. 22” is next to the effect selection table “No. 11”, and the effect selection table “No. 21” is next to the effect selection table “No. 21”. “No. 31” or “No. 32” is next to the effect selection table “No. 22”, the effect selection table “No. 33” or “No. 34” is next to the effect selection table “No. 31”. In the production selection table “No. 41” or “No. 42”, the production selection table “No. 43” or “No. 44” is next to the production selection table “No. 32”. The effect selection table “No. 45” or “No. 46” follows “No. 33”, and the effect selection table “No. 47” or “No. 48” follows the effect selection table “No. 34”. Selected It is adapted to be, in the next rendition selection table "No.41" to "No.48", are to return to the effect selection table "No.11".

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of effect patterns constituting the effect selection table shown in FIGS. 18 to 32 correspond to the effect modes, and the effect mode storage means is provided by the program ROM 186 in which the plurality of effect selection tables are stored. 86 is configured.

  An outline of each column of the effect selection table is as follows. “Fluctuation pattern” indicates the received variation pattern number. “Display time” indicates the time (seconds) required to display the variation pattern. The “effect pattern counter value” indicates the value of the effect pattern counter 202 from which the effect pattern is selected. The “effect pattern” is a code assigned to identify the effect pattern. “Next effect selection table number” indicates the number of the effect selection table used for selecting the effect pattern to be displayed next time. The “question effect final result” indicates whether or not the selection of discarding in the question effect is correct. “Display content” indicates the content of the mahjong game displayed in the effect pattern. “At the start of button input” and “At the end of button input” are used when the effect pattern is an effect pattern for performing an inquiry effect, and starts accepting the operation of the operation button 23 as “when the button input starts”. The elapsed time (seconds) from the start of the display of the effect pattern, which ends the reception of the operation of the operation button 23, with the elapsed time (seconds) from the start of the display of the effect pattern as “at the end of button input”. In the present embodiment, “0” is set as the default value for the effect patterns that do not accept the operation of the operation button 23. “Final result” indicates the result of jackpot determination in which the effect pattern is used. The columns “display content” and “display time” in FIGS. 18 to 32 are for ease of understanding, and the columns “display content” and “display time” are excluded from the effect selection table. Information is stored. Further, the content shown in “display content” is configured as moving image data corresponding to each effect pattern by combining the above-described moving image data 52a to 52h and 62a to 62d. And stored in the character ROM 192.

(Production selection table No. 11)
In FIG. 11 is shown. Production selection table No. 11 is used when “11” is set in the next effect selection table number storage area 216.

  When the variation pattern is “1”, the production pattern “101A” is produced when the value of the production pattern counter 202 is “0” to “4”, and the production is produced when “5” to “9”. The pattern “101B” is selected. These effect patterns “101A” and “101B” are effect patterns used in the case of complete deviation.

  In the effect pattern 101A, “21” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 101A, the player side and the opponent side are arranged and buried, and after the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of times of spider and striking effects, the question effect is performed. Then, after the questioning effect is incorrect and a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, a state is displayed in which the game is interrupted while the player's hand has five shunts (FIG. 3, FIG. 3). Moving image data 52a, 62a, 62b, 62d in FIG.

  In the effect pattern 101B, “22” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 101B, the player side and the opponent side are arranged and buried, and after the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of times of spider and striking effects, the question effect is performed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as an incorrect answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, a state is displayed in which the game is interrupted in a state where the player side has eight shunts (FIG. 3, FIG. 3). Moving image data 52a, 62a, 62b, 62d in FIG.

  When the variation pattern is “2”, the effect pattern “201A” is “0” to “4” when the value of the effect pattern counter 202 is “0” to “4”, and the effect is “5” to “9”. The pattern “201B” is selected. These effect patterns “201A” and “201B” are effect patterns used in the case of complete deviation.

  In the effect pattern 201A, “21” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 201A, the player side and the opponent side are arranged and buried, and after the player side and the opponent side have performed a predetermined number of times of spider and hitting effects, A state in which the game is interrupted in the state of 5 shunts is displayed (moving image data 52a in FIG. 3).

  In the effect pattern 201B, “22” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 201B, the player side and the opponent side are arranged and buried, and after the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of times of spider and hitting effects, A state in which the game is interrupted in the state of 8 shunten is displayed (moving image data 52a in FIG. 3).

  When the variation pattern is “3”, the effect pattern “301A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “301A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a loss of reach.

  In the effect pattern 301A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 301A, the player side and the opponent side are arranged and buried, and after the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of times of spider and striking effects, the question effect is performed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as a correct answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, the player's hand gesture is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. After that, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side and the opponent side are shown to flow away without reaching any rise (moving image data 52a, 62a, 62b in FIGS. 3 and 4). 62c, 52e, 52f).

  Note that the normal reach effect in FIGS. 18 to 32 is an effect including an effect in which the player character 60 declares reach, and a tsum and striking effect after the reach declaration. Compared to the long reach effect, , Shows an effect in which the number of times of hitting is reduced. On the other hand, the long reach effect is an effect including an effect in which the player character 60 declares reach, and a tsum and striking effect after the reach declaration, and the number of times that the Tsumo and striking are performed compared to the normal reach effect. Shows the increased production.

  When the variation pattern is “4”, the effect pattern “401A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “401A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a loss of reach.

  In the effect pattern 401A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 401A, the player side and the opponent side are arranged and buried, and after the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of times of spider and hitting effects, It is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. After that, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side and the opponent side are displayed in a state of flowing without reaching up (moving image data 52a, 52e, 52f in FIG. 3).

  When the variation pattern is “5”, the effect pattern “501A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “501A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a loss of reach.

  In the effect pattern 501A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 501A, the player side and the opponent side are arranged and buried, and after the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsum and striking effects, the question effect is performed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as a correct answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, the player's hand gesture is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects have been performed, the opponent side goes up, declares Ron, and displays a state in which the game ends (moving image data 52a, 62a, 62b in FIGS. 3 and 4). 62c, 52e, 52g).

  When the variation pattern is “6”, the effect pattern “601A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “601A” is an effect pattern that is used when the reach is off.

  In the effect pattern 601A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 601A, the player side and the opponent side are arranged and buried, and after the player side and the opponent side have performed a predetermined number of times of tsumo and hitting effects, It is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the opponent side goes up and declares Ron and the game is displayed (moving image data 52a, 52e, 52g in FIG. 3).

  When the variation pattern is “7”, the effect pattern “701A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “701A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a big hit.

  In the effect pattern 701A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 701A, the player side and the opponent side are arranged and buried, and after the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsum and striking effects, the question effect is performed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as a correct answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, the player's hand gesture is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are made, the player side goes up and declares Ron and displays the state that the game is over (moving image data 52a, 62a, in FIGS. 3 and 4). 62b, 62c, 52e, 52h).

  When the variation pattern is “8”, the effect pattern “801A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “801A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a big hit.

  In the effect pattern 801A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the performance pattern 801A, the player side and the opponent side are arranged and buried, and after the player side and the opponent side perform the predetermined number of times of spider and hitting effects, It is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side goes up, declares Ron, and displays a state in which the game ends (moving image data 52a, 52e, 52h in FIG. 3).

  When the variation pattern is “9”, the effect pattern “901A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “901A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a big hit.

  In the effect pattern 901A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 901A, the player side and the opponent side are arranged and buried, and after the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsum and striking effects, the question effect is performed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as a correct answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, the player's hand gesture is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are made, the player side goes up and declares Ron and displays the state that the game is over (moving image data 52a, 62a, in FIGS. 3 and 4). 62b, 62c, 52e, 52h).

  When the variation pattern is “10”, the effect pattern “1001A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “1001A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a big hit.

  In the effect pattern 1001A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 1001A, the player side and the opponent side are arranged and buried, and after the player side and the opponent side have performed a predetermined number of times of spear and hitting effects, It is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side goes up, declares Ron, and displays a state in which the game ends (moving image data 52a, 52e, 52h in FIG. 3).

(Production selection table No. 21)
In FIG. 21 is shown. Production selection table No. 21 is used when “21” is set in the next effect selection table number storage area 216. Production selection table No. 21 stores the effect patterns in which the mahjong game is continuously performed from the previous effect patterns “101A” to “201A”. At the start of each production pattern in 21, the player's hand and discard, and the opponent's hand and discard are set to be the same as those at the end of the production patterns “101A” to “201A”.

  When the variation pattern is “1”, the production pattern “102A” is produced when the value of the production pattern counter 202 is “0” to “4”, and the production is produced when “5” to “9”. The pattern “102B” is selected. These effect patterns “102A” and “102B” are effect patterns used in the case of complete deviation.

  In the effect pattern 102A, “31” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 102A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “101A” to “201A” (manual 5 chanten state). After that, the question is directed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as an incorrect answer and a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, a state is displayed in which the game is interrupted in a state where the player side has three shunts (FIG. 3, Moving image data 52b, 62a, 62b, 62d in FIG.

  In the effect pattern 102B, “32” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 102B, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsum and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “101A” to “201A” (hand 5 chanten state). After that, the question is directed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as an incorrect answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, a state is displayed in which the game is interrupted in a state where the player side has four shunts (FIG. 3, Moving image data 52b, 62a, 62b, 62d in FIG.

  When the variation pattern is “2”, the production pattern “202A” is produced when the value of the production pattern counter 202 is “0” to “4”, and the production is produced when “5” to “9”. The pattern “202B” is selected. These effect patterns “202A” and “202B” are effect patterns used in the case of complete deviation.

  In the effect pattern 202A, “31” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 201A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “101A” to “201A” (manual 5 chanten state). After that, a state where the game is interrupted in a state where the player's hand is 3 shunt is displayed (moving image data 52b in FIG. 3).

  In the effect pattern 202B, “32” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 202B, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “101A” to “201A” (manual 5 chanten state). After that, a state in which the game is interrupted in a state where the player side has four shunts is displayed (moving image data 52b in FIG. 3).

  When the variation pattern is “3”, the effect pattern “302A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “302A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a loss of reach.

  In the effect pattern 302A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 302A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “101A” through “201A” (manual 5 chanten state). After that, the question is directed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as a correct answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, the player's hand gesture is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. After that, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side and the opponent side are shown to flow without reaching the rise (moving image data 52b, 62a, 62b in FIGS. 3 and 4). 62c, 52e, 52f).

  When the variation pattern is “4”, the effect pattern “402A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “402A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a loss of reach.

  In the effect pattern 402A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 402A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “101A” to “201A” (manual 5 chanten state). After that, the player's handbook is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side and the opponent side are displayed in a state of flowing without reaching up (moving image data 52b, 52e, 52f in FIG. 3).

  When the variation pattern is “5”, the effect pattern “502A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “502A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a loss of reach.

  In the effect pattern 502A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 502A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “101A” to “201A” (hand 5 chanten state). After that, the question is directed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as a correct answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, the player's hand gesture is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the opponent side goes up, declares Ron, and displays a state in which the game ends (moving image data 52b, 62a, 62b in FIGS. 3 and 4). 62c, 52e, 52g).

  When the variation pattern is “6”, the effect pattern “602A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “602A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a loss of reach.

  In the effect pattern 602A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 602A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “101A” or “201A” (hand 5 chanten state). After that, the player's handbook is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects have been performed, a state is shown in which the opponent reaches a rise, declares Ron, and the game ends (moving image data 52b, 52e, 52g in FIG. 3).

  When the variation pattern is “7”, the effect pattern “702A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “702A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a big hit.

  In the effect pattern 702A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 702A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “101A” to “201A” (manual 5 chanten state). After that, the question is directed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as a correct answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, the player's hand gesture is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side goes up and declares Ron and displays the state that the game is over (moving image data 52b, 62a, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4). 62b, 62c, 52e, 52h).

  When the variation pattern is “8”, the effect pattern “802A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “802A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a big hit.

  In the effect pattern 802A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 802A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “101A” to “201A” (hand-hand 5 chanten state). After that, the player's handbook is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side goes up and declares Ron, and the game is displayed (moving image data 52b, 52e, and 52h in FIG. 3).

  When the variation pattern is “9”, the effect pattern “902A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “902A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a big hit.

  In the effect pattern 902A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 902A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “101A” to “201A” (manual 5 chanten state). After that, the question is directed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as a correct answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, the player's hand gesture is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side goes up and declares Ron and displays the state that the game is over (moving image data 52b, 62a, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4). 62b, 62c, 52e, 52h).

  When the variation pattern is “10”, the effect pattern “1002A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “1002A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a big hit.

  In the effect pattern 1002A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 1002A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “101A” to “201A” (manual 5 shunt state). After that, the player's handbook is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side goes up and declares Ron, and the game is displayed (moving image data 52b, 52e, and 52h in FIG. 3).

(Production selection table No. 22)
In FIG. 22 is shown. Production selection table No. 22 is used when “22” is set in the next effect selection table number storage area 216. Production selection table No. No. 22 stores the effect patterns in which the mahjong game is continuously performed from the previous effect patterns “101B” to “201B”. At the start of each effect pattern in 22, the player's hand and discard, and the opponent's hand and discard are set to be the same as when the effect patterns “101B” to “201B” end. The production selection table No. Each display content of No. 22 is a production selection table No. 22. The mahjong game having the same contents as the 21-stage display contents is displayed using different mahjong tiles.

(Production selection table No. 31)
In FIG. 31 is shown. Production selection table No. 31 is used when “31” is set in the next effect selection table number storage area 216. Production selection table No. No. 31 stores the effect patterns in which the mahjong game is continuously performed from the previous effect patterns “102A” to “202A”. At the start of each effect pattern at 31, the player's hand and discard, and the opponent's hand and discard are set to be the same as those at the end of the effect patterns “102A” to “202A”.

  When the variation pattern is “1”, the effect pattern “104A” is “0” to “4” when the value of the effect pattern counter 202 is “0” to “4”, and the effect is “5” to “9”. The pattern “104B” is selected. These effect patterns “104A” and “104B” are effect patterns used in the case of complete deviation.

  In the effect pattern 104A, “41” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 104A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “102A” to “202A” (manual 3 chanten state). After that, the question is directed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as incorrect and a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, a state is displayed in which the game is interrupted in a state where the player side has two shunts (FIG. 3, Moving image data 52c, 62a, 62b, 62d in FIG.

  In the effect pattern 104B, “42” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 104B, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsum and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “102A” to “202A” (hand-claw 3 shanten state). After that, the question is directed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as an incorrect answer and a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, a state is displayed in which the game is interrupted in a state where the player side has three shunts (FIG. 3, Moving image data 52c, 62a, 62b, 62d in FIG.

  When the variation pattern is “2”, the production pattern “204A” is produced when the value of the production pattern counter 202 is “0” to “4”, and the production is produced when “5” to “9”. The pattern “204B” is selected. These effect patterns “204A” and “204B” are effect patterns used in the case of complete deviation.

  In the effect pattern 204A, “41” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 204A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “102A” to “202A” (manual 3 chanten state). After that, a state in which the game is interrupted in a state where the player's hand has two shunts is displayed (moving image data 52c in FIG. 3).

  In the effect pattern 204B, “42” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 204B, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsum and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “102A” to “202A” (hand-claw 3 shanten state). After that, a state where the game is interrupted in a state where the player's hand is 3 shunts is displayed (moving image data 52c in FIG. 3).

  When the variation pattern is “3”, the effect pattern “304A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “304A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a loss of reach.

  In the effect pattern 304A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 304A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “102A” to “202A” (hand-claw 3 shanten state). After that, the question is directed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as a correct answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, the player's hand gesture is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking performances are performed, the player side and the opponent side are displayed in a state of flowing without reaching up (moving image data 52c, 62a, 62b in FIGS. 3 and 4). 62c, 52e, 52f).

  When the variation pattern is “4”, the effect pattern “404A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “404A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a loss of reach.

  In the effect pattern 404A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 404A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “102A” to “202A” (manual 3 chanten state). After that, the player's handbook is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side and the opponent side are displayed in a state of flowing without reaching up (moving image data 52c, 52e, 52f in FIG. 3).

  When the variation pattern is “5”, the effect pattern “504A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “504A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a loss of reach.

  In the effect pattern 504A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 504A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “102A” to “202A” (manual 3 chanten state). After that, the question is directed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as a correct answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, the player's hand gesture is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the opponent side goes up, declares Ron, and displays the state that the game ends (moving image data 52c, 62a, 62b in FIGS. 3 and 4). 62c, 52e, 52g).

  When the variation pattern is “6”, the effect pattern “604A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “604A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a loss of reach.

  In the effect pattern 604A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 604A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “102A” to “202A” (hand-claw 3 shanten state). After that, the player's handbook is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the opponent side goes up and declares Ron, and a state in which the game ends is displayed (moving image data 52c, 52e, and 52g in FIG. 3).

  When the variation pattern is “7”, the effect pattern “704A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “704A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a big hit.

  In the effect pattern 704A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 704A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “102A” to “202A” (hand-claw 3 shanten state). After that, the question is directed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as a correct answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, the player's hand gesture is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side goes up and declares Ron and displays the state that the game is over (moving image data 52c, 62a, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4). 62b, 62c, 52e, 52h).

  When the variation pattern is “8”, the effect pattern “804A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “804A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a big hit.

  In the effect pattern 804A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 804A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “102A” to “202A” (manual 3 chanten state). After that, the player's handbook is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side goes up and declares Ron, and a state that the game ends is displayed (moving image data 52c, 52e, and 52h in FIG. 3).

  When the variation pattern is “9”, the effect pattern “904A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “904A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a big hit.

  In the effect pattern 904A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 904A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “102A” to “202A” (manual 3 chanten state). After that, the question is directed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as a correct answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, the player's hand gesture is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side goes up and declares Ron and displays the state that the game is over (moving image data 52c, 62a, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4). 62b, 62c, 52e, 52h).

  When the variation pattern is “10”, the effect pattern “1004A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “1004A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a big hit.

  In the effect pattern 1004A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 1004A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “102A” or “202A” (hand-claw 3 shanten state). After that, the player's handbook is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side goes up and declares Ron, and a state that the game ends is displayed (moving image data 52c, 52e, and 52h in FIG. 3).

(Production selection tables No. 32 to No. 34)
Production selection table No. 1 shown in FIG. 32, production selection table No. 2 shown in FIG. 33, production selection table No. 3 shown in FIG. 34 is used when “32”, “33”, and “34” are set in the next effect selection table number storage area 216. Each production selection table No. 32 thru | or No. No. 34 stores the effect patterns in which the mahjong game is continued from the previous effect patterns “102B” to “202B”, “103A” to “203A”, and “103B” to “203B”. Yes, each production selection table No. 32 thru | or No. At the start of each production pattern at 34, the same player's hand and discard and opponent's hand and discard are set as at the end of the previous production pattern. The production selection table No. 32 thru | or No. Each display content of No. 34 is a production selection table No. 34. The mahjong game having the same content as the 31 displayed content is displayed using different mahjong tiles.

(Production selection table No. 41)
In FIG. 41 is shown. Production selection table No. 41 is used when “41” is set in the next effect selection table number storage area 216. Production selection table No. 41 stores the effect patterns in which the mahjong game is continuously performed from the previous effect patterns “104A” to “204A”. At the start of each production pattern at 41, the same player's hand and discard and opponent's hand and discard are set as at the end of the production patterns "104A" through "204A".

  When the variation pattern is “1”, the effect pattern “108A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “108A” is an effect pattern used in the case of complete deviation.

  In the effect pattern 108A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 108A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of times of spider and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “104A” to “204A” (manual 2 chanten state). After that, the question is directed. Then, after the questioning effect is incorrect and a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, both the player side and the opponent side will go up with one shunt on the player side. The state of rushing is displayed. (Movie data 52d, 62a, 62b, 62d, 52f in FIGS. 3 and 4). In other words, if the game is continued in the no-ten state from the first effect display to the fourth effect display, the flow station is displayed in the fourth effect display, and the effect pattern of the next effect display is always selected. Table No. It is made to return to 11.

  When the variation pattern is “2”, the effect pattern “208A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “208A” is an effect pattern used in the case of complete deviation.

  In the effect pattern 208A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 208A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsum and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “104A” to “204A” (hand-claw 2 shunting state). After that, when the player's hand is 1 shangten, the player side and the opponent side are both shown to flow up without reaching up. (Movie data 52d, 52f in FIG. 3).

  When the variation pattern is “3”, the effect pattern “308A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “308A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a loss of reach.

  In the effect pattern 308A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 308A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “104A” or “204A” (manual 2 chanten state). After that, the question is directed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as a correct answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, the player's hand gesture is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. After that, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side and the opponent side are shown to flow without reaching the rise (moving image data 52d, 62a, 62b in FIGS. 3 and 4). 62c, 52e, 52f).

  When the variation pattern is “4”, the effect pattern “408A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “408A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a loss of reach.

  In the effect pattern 408A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 408A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect pattern “104A” or “204A” (hand-hand 2 chanten state). After that, the player's handbook is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. After that, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side and the opponent side are displayed in a state of flowing without reaching up (moving image data 52d, 52e, 52f in FIG. 3).

  When the variation pattern is “5”, the effect pattern “508A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “508A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a loss of reach.

  In the effect pattern 508A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 508A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “104A” to “204A” (hand-shoulder 2 shanten state). After that, the question is directed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as a correct answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, the player's hand gesture is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the opponent side goes up, declares Ron, and displays a state in which the game ends (moving image data 52d, 62a, 62b in FIGS. 3 and 4). 62c, 52e, 52g).

  When the variation pattern is “6”, the effect pattern “608A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “608A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a loss of reach.

  In the effect pattern 608A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 608A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “104A” to “204A” (hand-claw 2 shanten state). After that, the player's handbook is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects have been performed, the opponent side goes up and declares Ron, and the game is displayed (moving image data 52d, 52e, 52g in FIG. 3).

  When the variation pattern is “7”, the effect pattern “708A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “708A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a big hit.

  In the effect pattern 708A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 708A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “104A” to “204A” (manual 2 chanten state). After that, the question is directed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as a correct answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, the player's hand gesture is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side goes up and declares Ron and displays the state that the game ends (moving image data 52d, 62a, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4). 62b, 62c, 52e, 52h).

  When the variation pattern is “8”, the effect pattern “808A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “808A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a big hit.

  In the effect pattern 808A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 808A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “104A” to “204A” (manual 2 chanten state). After that, the player's handbook is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side goes up, declares Ron, and displays how the game ends (moving image data 52d, 52e, 52h in FIG. 3).

  When the variation pattern is “9”, the effect pattern “908A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “908A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a big hit.

  In the effect pattern 908A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. As the display contents of the effect pattern 908A, the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect patterns “104A” to “204A” (manual 2 chanten state). After that, the question is directed. Then, after the questioning effect is regarded as a correct answer and a predetermined number of tsumo and striking effects are performed, the player's hand gesture is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side goes up and declares Ron and displays the state that the game ends (moving image data 52d, 62a, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4). 62b, 62c, 52e, 52h).

  When the variation pattern is “10”, the effect pattern “1008A” is selected regardless of the value of the effect pattern counter 202. The effect pattern “1008A” is an effect pattern used in the case of a big hit.

  In the effect pattern 1008A, “11” is set as the next effect selection table number. The display content of the effect pattern 1008A is that the player side and the opponent side perform a predetermined number of times of spider and striking effects from the state at the end of the previous effect pattern “104A” or “204A” (hand-claw 2 shanten state). After that, the player's handbook is displayed in a tempered state, and an effect of declaring the player's reach is performed. Thereafter, after a predetermined number of spiders and striking effects are performed, the player side goes up, declares Ron, and displays how the game ends (moving image data 52d, 52e, 52h in FIG. 3).

(Production selection tables No. 42 to No. 48)
Production selection table No. 1 shown in FIG. 42, the effect selection table No. shown in FIG. 43, production selection table No. shown in FIG. 44, the effect selection table No. shown in FIG. 45, production selection table No. 4 shown in FIG. 46, effect selection table No. shown in FIG. 47, effect selection table No. shown in FIG. 48 is used when “42”, “43”, “44”, “45”, “46”, “47”, “48” is set in the next effect selection table number storage area 216. Each production selection table No. 42 thru | or No. 48, the mahjong game is performed with the previous production patterns “104B” through “204B”, “105A” through “205A”, “105B” through “205B”, “106A” through “206A”, “106B” through “106B”. “206B”, “107A” through “207A”, “107B” through “207B” are stored in the production pattern. 42 thru | or No. At the start of each production pattern in 48, the same player's hand and discard and opponent's hand and discard are set as at the end of the previous production pattern. The production selection table No. 42 thru | or No. Each display content of 48 is a production selection table No. 48. The mahjong game having the same content as the display content of the same 41 is displayed using different mahjong tiles.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern from which the effect pattern for performing the question effect can be selected is set longer by 5 seconds than the variation pattern in which the effect pattern having the same display content is selected except for the question effect. (For example, variation pattern 1 and variation pattern 2 in FIG. 18). In other words, in the present embodiment, the effect pattern that performs the question effect and the effect pattern that does not perform the question effect are different only in the presence or absence of the question effect. The display is made to be performed.

  Next, game processing executed by the main control CPU 106 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step (hereinafter referred to as S) 1, the main control CPU 106 that is turned on executes power-on processing only when the power is turned on. In this power-on process, the main control CPU 106 initializes each RAM such as the main control RAM 110, and initializes each device around the main control CPU 106. Then, the main control CPU 106 sets interrupt permission and starts interrupt processing. Thereby, after the power-on process (S1) is executed, the processes after S2 are repeatedly executed for each interrupt.

  Then, the main control CPU 106 executes input processing in S2. This input process is performed by adding 1 to each of the counter values of the jackpot determination counter 130, the initial value determination counter 132, the reach loss determination counter 134, the jackpot symbol counter 136, the left symbol counter 138, and the variation pattern counter 144. If the counter value of the jackpot determination counter 130 makes one round, the value of the initial value determination counter 132 is set as the initial value of the jackpot determination counter 130. As a result, the timing at which the jackpot determination counter 130 becomes a value indicating a jackpot (in this embodiment, “7”) can be changed. Further, by adding 1 to the counter value of the left symbol counter 138, when the counter value of the left symbol counter 138 has made one round, the counter value of the middle symbol counter 140 is incremented by one. Further, when the counter value of the middle symbol counter 140 goes around, the counter value of the right symbol counter 142 is incremented by one.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 106 executes a start winning a prize opening process in S3. The start winning a prize opening process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S11, the main control CPU 106 determines whether or not a game ball has won a start winning device, that is, whether or not a detection signal to be output when the start winning port switch 44 detects the passage of the game ball has been input. If the game ball has not won the start winning opening 42 (S11: NO), the start winning opening process (S3) is terminated, while the game ball has won the start winning opening 42 (S11). : YES), in S12, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the starting winning number counter 148 is “5” or more, that is, whether or not the number of reserved balls is an upper limit.

  When the number of reserved balls has reached the upper limit (S12: YES), the main control CPU 106 ends the start winning a prize opening process (S3). On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls has not reached the upper limit (S12: NO), the main control CPU 106 obtains the respective counter values of the current jackpot determination counter 130, reach lose determination counter 134, and jackpot symbol counter 136 in S13. Then, the first to fifth counter value storage areas 166a to 166e are stored in an empty storage area on the first counter value storage area 166a side.

  Specifically, when the counter value is not stored in the first counter value storage area 166a, that is, when the first counter value storage area 166a is empty, the first counter value storage area 166a Each counter value is already stored in one counter value storage area 166a, that is, if the first counter value storage area 166a is not empty, the first and second counter value storage areas 166b If the counter value storage areas 166a and 166b are not vacant, the third counter value storage area 166c is used. If the first to third counter value storage areas 166a to 166c are not vacant, the fourth counter value is stored. If the first to fourth counter value storage areas 166a to 166d are not vacant in the storage area 166d, the fifth counter value storage area 166e Each counter value obtained is stored.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 106 adds 1 to the counter value of the start winning number counter 148 in S14. Then, the main control CPU 106 executes a hold display process in S15. The hold display process is performed by transmitting a control signal for turning on the hold LED 46 to the hold LED control circuit 128 by a number obtained by subtracting 1 from the counter value of the start winning number counter 148, that is, the number of the held balls. Then, the hold LED control circuit 128 lights the hold LED 46 based on the received control signal. When the hold display process is completed, the main control CPU 106 ends the start winning a prize opening process (S3).

  The main control CPU 106 that has finished the start winning a prize opening process (S3) as described above next executes a special symbol display process (S4). This special symbol display process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S21, the main control CPU 106 determines whether or not the big hit flag 158 is ON. If the big hit flag 158 is ON (S21: YES), the special symbol display process (S4). Exit.

  When the big hit flag 158 is OFF (S21: NO), the main control CPU 106 determines in S22 whether or not the counter value of the starting winning number counter 148 is “1” or more, and the starting winning is determined. If the counter value of the number counter 148 is “0” (S22: NO), the special symbol display process (S4) is terminated, while the counter value of the starting winning number counter 148 is “1” or more ( In S22: YES, it is determined in S23 whether or not the fluctuation processing flag 160 is ON.

  When the fluctuation processing flag 160 is OFF (S23: NO), the main control CPU 106 turns on the fluctuation processing flag 160 in S24 and then stores it in the first counter value storage area 166a in S25. Based on the count value of the jackpot determination counter 130 and the jackpot determination table, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the jackpot determination counter 130 is a jackpot value.

  In the case of a big hit value (S25: YES), the main control CPU 106 performs special processing based on the counter value of the big hit symbol counter 136 stored in the first counter value storage area 166a and the big hit symbol selection table in S26. The jackpot symbol combination of symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c is selected, and the data of the jackpot symbol combination of the selected special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c is stored in the stop symbol storage area 170. Next, in S27, the main control CPU 106 selects a variation pattern based on the counter value of the current variation pattern counter 144 and the third variation pattern selection table, and stores the selected variation pattern data in the variation pattern storage area 168. After storing, the processing after S33 is executed.

  If it is not a big hit (S25: NO), the main control CPU 106 determines whether or not a reach loss has occurred based on the counter value of the reach loss determination counter 134 stored in the first counter value storage area 166a and the reach loss determination table in S28. Determine whether or not.

  If it is reach lose (S28: YES), the main control CPU 106 selects the symbol of the left special symbol 36a based on the current counter value of the left symbol counter 138 and the left symbol selection table in S29. After selecting the symbol of the middle special symbol 36b based on the counter value of the symbol counter 140 and the middle symbol selection table, and further selecting the same symbol as the symbol of the left special symbol 36a as the symbol of the right special symbol 36c. The selected combination of the left, middle and right special symbols 36 a, 36 b and 36 c is stored in the stop symbol storage area 170. If the symbol of the left special symbol 36a and the symbol of the middle special symbol 36b become the same, the symbol of the middle special symbol 36b is changed to a symbol different from the symbol of the left special symbol 36a. Specifically, for example, the symbol of the middle special symbol 36b is made one larger than the symbol of the left special symbol 36a, or the symbol of the middle special symbol 36b is made one smaller than the symbol of the left special symbol 36a. Next, in step S30, the main control CPU 106 selects a variation pattern based on the current value of the variation pattern counter 144 and the second variation pattern selection table, and stores the selected variation pattern data in the variation pattern storage area 168. After storing, the processing after S33 is executed.

  If it is not reach lose (S28: NO), the main control CPU 106 selects the symbol of the left special symbol 36a based on the current counter value of the left symbol counter 138 and the left symbol selection table in S31, and the current middle symbol. The symbol of the middle special symbol 36b is selected based on the counter value of the counter 36b and the middle symbol selection table, and further the symbol of the right special symbol 36c is selected based on the current counter value of the right symbol counter 142 and the right symbol selection table. After that, the combination of the left, middle and right special symbols 36a, 36b and 36c selected in this way is stored in the stop symbol storage area 170. If the symbol of the left special symbol 36a and the symbol of the right special symbol 36c become the same, the symbol of the right special symbol 36c is changed to a symbol different from the symbol of the left special symbol 36a. Specifically, for example, the symbol of the right special symbol 36c is made one larger than the symbol of the left special symbol 36a, or the symbol of the right special symbol 36c is made one smaller than the symbol of the left special symbol 36a. Next, in S32, the main control CPU 106 selects a variation pattern based on the current value of the variation pattern counter 144 and the first variation pattern selection table, and stores the selected variation pattern data in the variation pattern storage area 168. After storing, the processing after S33 is executed.

  In step S33, the main control CPU 106 sets the initial value of the variation display timer counter 146 so as to correspond to the variation display time of the variation pattern stored in the variation pattern storage area 168.

  Next, the main control CPU 106 transmits the data of the variation pattern stored in the variation pattern storage area 168 to the display control circuit 122 in S34, and then stores the special symbol stored in the stop symbol storage area 170 in S35. Data of symbol combinations of 36a, 36b, and 36c is transmitted to the display control circuit 122. Then, the main control CPU 106 ends the special symbol display process (S4) after the process of S35.

  When the variation processing flag 160 is ON (S23: YES), the main control CPU 106 determines in S36 whether or not the counter value of the variation display timer counter 146 is “0”, that is, variation display. It is determined whether or not the time has ended, and if the variable display time has not ended (S36: NO), after the counter value of the variable display timer counter 146 is decremented by 1 in S37, a special symbol display process is performed. End (S4). On the other hand, if the variable display time has ended (S36: YES), the variable display of the plurality of special symbols 36a, 36b, 36c is terminated and the plurality of special symbols 36a, 36b, 36c are stopped and displayed in S38. A stop display process of transmitting a control signal for causing the display control circuit 122 to transmit is executed.

  Next, in step S39, the main control CPU 106 turns off the variation processing flag 160, and in step S40, whether the variation pattern data stored in the variation pattern storage area 168 is data of a variation pattern. Determine whether or not.

  When it is not the data of the fluctuation pattern in the case of the big hit (S40: NO), the main control CPU 106 executes the processing after S42 described later, while it is the data of the fluctuation pattern in the case of the big hit (S40: YES). In step S41, the main control CPU 106 turns on the jackpot flag 158.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 106 ends the fluctuation display process in S42. This variation display end processing is performed by the various counter values stored in the first counter value storage area 166a, the variation pattern data stored in the variation pattern storage area 168, and the special information stored in the stop symbol storage area 170. The data of the symbol combinations of symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c are deleted.

  Thereafter, in S43, the main control CPU 106 determines whether or not the counter value of the start winning number counter 148 is “2” or more. If the counter value of the starting winning number counter 148 is not “2” or more (S43: NO), the processing after S45 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the counter value of the starting winning number counter 148 is “2” or more (S43: YES), the main control CPU 106 stores the second to fifth counter value storage areas 166b to 166e in S44. The various counter values are shifted by one and stored in the counter value storage area on the first counter value storage area 166a side.

  Specifically, when various counter values are stored in the second counter value storage area 166b, they are stored in the first counter value storage area 166a and in the third counter value storage area 166c. Are stored in the second counter value storage area 166b, and when stored in the fourth counter value storage area 166d, they are stored in the third counter value storage area 166c and in the fifth counter value storage area 166e. If they are, they are stored again in the fourth counter value storage area 166d.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 106 decrements the counter value of the starting winning number counter 148 by 1 in S45 and ends the special symbol display process (S4).

  The main control CPU 106 that has finished the special symbol display process (S4) next executes a privilege grant process (S5). This privilege provision process is demonstrated based on FIG. First, the main control CPU 106 determines in S50 whether or not the big hit flag 158 is ON. When the big hit flag 158 is not ON (S50: NO), the privilege granting process (S5) is terminated.

  When the big hit flag 158 is ON (S50: YES), the main control CPU 106 turns on the door opening flag 162 indicating that the door 50 of the big winning opening 48 is opened in S51. It is determined whether or not. When the door opening flag 162 is ON (S51: YES), the main control CPU 106 performs the processing after S58.

  When the door opening flag 152 is not ON (S51: NO), the main control CPU 106 determines in S52 whether or not the round counter 152 is 0, that is, whether or not the first round is started. judge. When the round counter 152 is 0 (S52: YES), the processing after S55 is performed. When the round counter 152 is not 0 (S52: NO), since the interval between rounds is in progress, the main control CPU 106 determines in S53 whether or not the interval between rounds has ended. Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the value of the inter-round timer counter 156 is “0”.

  When the value of the inter-round timer counter 156 is not “0”, that is, when the interval between rounds has not yet ended (S53: NO), the main control CPU 106 sets the counter value of the inter-round timer counter 156 in S54. 1 is subtracted and the privilege grant process (S5) is terminated.

  When the value of the round counter 152 is “0” (S52: YES), or when the interval period between rounds ends (S53: YES), the main control CPU 106 opens and closes the door through the solenoid drive circuit 126 in S55. The door 50 is opened by supplying power to the solenoid 124 for use. Subsequently, the main control CPU 106 sets the door opening flag 162 to ON in S56, sets the counter value of the door timer counter 154 to a predetermined value in S57, and then performs the processing from S58.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 106 determines whether or not the game ball has won the big prize opening 48 in S58. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the count switch 118 provided inside the special winning opening 48 detects the passage of the game ball, and the count switch 118 detects the passage of the game ball (S58: YES). In S59, after the counter value of the winning number counter 150 is incremented by 1, the control process after S60 is executed. On the other hand, when the count switch 118 does not detect the passing of the game ball (S58: NO), The control processing after S60 is executed.

  In S60, the main control CPU 106 determines whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the V zone switch 120 provided in the specific area has detected the passing of the game ball, and when the V zone switch 120 detects the passing of the game ball (S60: YES) In S61, after the V zone passage flag 164 is turned ON, the processing after S62 is executed. On the other hand, when the V zone switch 120 does not detect the passing of the game ball (S60: NO), the processing after S62 is executed. Execute.

  Next, the main control CPU 106 determines in S62 whether or not the counter value of the winning number counter 150 is 10 or more. If the counter value of the winning number counter 150 is not 10 or more (S62: NO), it is determined in S63 whether or not the opening time of the door 50 has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the door timer counter 154 is “0”. If the opening time of the door 50 has not elapsed (S63: NO), the counter value of the door timer counter 154 is decremented by 1 in S64, and the privilege granting process (S5) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the counter value of the winning number counter 150 is 10 or more in S62 (S62: YES) or if the opening time of the door 50 has elapsed in S63 (S63: YES), the door 50 is closed in S65. After that, the door open flag 162 is turned off in S66. In S67, the counter value of the winning number counter 150 is set to zero. Thereby, one round is complete | finished.

  Next, the main control CPU 106 determines whether or not the V zone passage flag 164 is ON in S68. If the V-zone passing flag 164 is ON (S68: YES), the game ball has passed the specific area in this round, so after returning the V-zone passing flag 164 to OFF in S69, S70 In FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the round counter 152 is 14 or more, that is, whether or not the maximum number of rounds in one big hit gaming state has been reached.

  If the round counter 152 is not equal to or greater than 14 (S70: NO), the main control CPU 106 adds 1 to the counter value of the round counter 152 in S71 to perform the next round, and then sets in advance in S72. A value corresponding to the length of the interval between rounds is set to the timer counter 156 between rounds. And a privilege provision process (S5) is complete | finished.

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass the specific area in this round (S68: NO), or when the maximum number of rounds in one big hit game is reached (S70: YES), the main control CPU 106 performs S73. In step S5, the counter value of the round counter 152 is returned to 0. In step S74, the bonus game is completed by turning off the jackpot flag 158, and then the privilege granting process (S5) is terminated.

  Next, main control CPU106 which complete | finished privilege provision process (S5) performs an output process in S6. In this output process, various data held by the main control circuit 104 are output, and commands are transmitted to a payout control board, a lamp control board, a voice control board, etc. (not shown) connected to the main control circuit 104. is there.

  Then, the main control CPU 106 performs a remaining time process in S7. In the remaining time process, the counter value of the initial value determining counter 132 of the main control RAM 110 is added for the remaining time until the next interrupt process is performed.

  Next, display control processing executed by the display control CPU 182 in the display control circuit 122 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the display control CPU 182 executes a counter value update process in S80. This counter value update process is performed by adding 1 to the counter value of the effect pattern counter 202.

  Display control CPU182 which complete | finished the counter value update process (S80) performs a display process in S81. Such display processing S81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S90, the display control CPU 182 determines whether or not the display processing flag 218 is ON. If the display processing flag 218 is OFF (S90: NO), the data of the variation pattern is stored in S91. It is determined whether it is received.

  When the variation pattern data is not received (S91: NO), the display control CPU 182 ends the display process (S81), while when the variation pattern data is received (S91: YES). The display control CPU 182 turns on the display processing flag 218 in S92, and in S93, the next effect is selected from the effect selection tables (see FIGS. 18 to 32) stored in the effect selection table storage area 224. An effect selection table corresponding to the effect selection table number described in the selection table number storage area 216 is selected, and an effect pattern is selected based on the effect selection table, the received variation pattern, and the counter value of the effect pattern counter 202. Then, it is stored in the effect pattern storage area 210. In the next effect selection table number storage area 216, “1” is set as an initial value immediately after the power is turned on.

  In step S94, the display control CPU 182 acquires the next effect selection table number corresponding to the selected effect pattern from the effect selection table, and stores it in the next effect selection table number storage area 216.

  Next, in S95, the display control CPU 182 determines whether or not the selected effect pattern is an effect pattern that accepts an operation of the operation button 23 based on the effect selection table. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when a value other than “0” is stored at “button input start” in the effect selection table, it is determined that the effect pattern accepts the operation of the operation button 23. To do.

  When the effect pattern is not the effect pattern that accepts the operation of the operation button 23 (S95: NO), the display control CPU 182 executes the process after S98, while the effect pattern is the effect pattern that accepts the operation of the operation button 23. In the case (S95: YES), the display control CPU 182 executes the processes after S96.

  In S96, the display control CPU 182 selects the button input start time and button input end time corresponding to the effect pattern to be displayed based on the effect selection table, and sets the counter values corresponding to the button input start time and button input end time. The button input start counter value storage area 212 and the button input end counter value storage area 214 are stored. Then, the display control CPU 182 sets “0” to the button input timer counter 204 in S97.

  Next, in S98, the display control CPU 182 receives the data of the effect pattern selected in S93 and the received special symbols 36a, 36b, 36c (special symbols 36a, 36b, 36c stored in the special symbol storage area 208). ) Is transmitted to the VDP 190, and a display start process for causing the VDP 190 to display an image based on these data on the liquid crystal display 34 is executed, and then the display process (S81) is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the display processing flag 218 is ON (S90: YES), the display control CPU 182 receives a control signal (stop command) for stopping and displaying the special symbols 36a, 36b, 36c in S99. Determine whether or not. When the stop command is received (S99: YES), the display control CPU 182 executes the processing after S111. When the stop command is not received (S99: NO), the display control CPU 182 In S100, it is determined based on the effect selection table whether or not the displayed effect pattern is an effect pattern for accepting the operation of the operation button 23. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when a value other than “0” is stored at “button input start” in the effect selection table, it is determined that the effect pattern accepts the operation of the operation button 23. To do.

  When the displayed effect pattern is not the effect pattern that accepts the operation of the operation button 23 (S100: NO), the display control CPU 182 ends the display process (S81).

  On the other hand, if the displayed effect pattern is an effect pattern that accepts the operation of the operation button 23 (S100: YES), the display control CPU 182 adds 1 to the value of the button input timer counter 204 in S101. In S102, the display control CPU 182 determines whether or not the counter value of the button input timer counter 204 is equal to the start time for accepting button input, that is, the counter value stored in the button input start counter value storage area 212. judge.

  When the counter value of the button input timer counter 204 becomes equal to the counter value stored in the button input start counter value storage area 212 (S102: YES), the display control CPU 182 determines the color of the discard candidate 68 in S103. And the cursor 70 is moved between the discard candidates 68 every predetermined time (see moving image data 62b in FIG. 4). Next, in S104, the button valid flag 220 is turned ON.

  On the other hand, if the counter value of the button input timer counter 204 is not equal to the counter value stored in the button input start counter value storage area 212 (S102: NO), the display control CPU 182 Whether or not it is within the input period for accepting input, specifically, the counter value of the button input timer counter 204 is larger than the button input start counter value stored in the button input start counter value storage area 212, and It is determined whether or not the button input end counter value is smaller than the button input end counter value stored in the button input end counter value storage area 214.

  The button input end counter value stored in the button input end counter value storage area 214 is greater than the button input start counter value stored in the button input start counter value storage area 212. If smaller than (S105: YES), the display control CPU 182 determines in S106 whether or not the operation button 23 has been pressed, that is, whether or not the button input flag 222 is ON.

  If the button input flag 222 is not ON (S106: NO), the display control CPU 182 ends the display process (S81). When the button input flag 222 is ON (S106: YES), the display control CPU 182 returns the button input flag 222 to OFF in S107 and then gradually decelerates the cursor 70 over a predetermined time in S108. At a minimum, the display is stopped. Here, if the final result of the questioning effect of the effect pattern to be displayed is a win, the cursor 70 is stopped and displayed in a state of pointing to the trap discarded after the questioning effect, and a message indicating that it is correct is displayed. On the other hand, if the final result of the questioning effect is out of place, the cursor 70 is stopped and displayed in a state indicating a bag different from the bag discarded after the questioning effect, and a message indicating that it is out of place is displayed. It has come to be. Next, the display control CPU 182 returns the button valid flag 220 to OFF in S109, and ends the display process (S81).

  On the other hand, the counter value of the button input timer counter 204 is larger than the button input start counter value stored in the button input start counter value storage area 212, and the button input end is stored in the button input end counter value storage area 214. If it is not smaller than the counter value (S105: NO), the display control CPU 182 determines in S110 that the counter value of the button input timer counter 204 is the end time for accepting button input, that is, the button input end counter value storage area 214. It is determined whether or not the counter value stored in is equal.

  When the counter value of the button input timer counter 204 becomes equal to the counter value stored in the button input end counter value storage area 214 (S110: YES), the display control CPU 182 performs the processing after S108, If the counter value of the button input timer counter 204 is not equal to the counter value stored in the button input end counter value storage area 214 (S110: NO), the display control CPU 182 ends the display process (S81).

  If the display control CPU 182 receives a stop command in S99 (S99: YES), the display control CPU 182 displays the variable symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c on the basis of the effect pattern transmitted in S98 to the VDP 190 in S111. And stop display processing for stopping and displaying the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c based on the data of the special symbols 36a, 36b, and 36c transmitted in S98.

  In step S112, the display control CPU 182 displays the special symbol data 36a, 36b, and 36c stored in the special symbol storage area 208 and the effect pattern data stored in the effect pattern storage area 210, and the variation pattern storage area 206. A data erasing process for erasing each of the fluctuation pattern data stored in the memory is executed.

  Subsequently, the display control CPU 182 ends the display process (S81) after turning off the display process flag 218 in S113.

  Display control CPU182 which complete | finished such a display process (S81) performs a button input determination process in S82. Such button input determination processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the display control CPU 182 determines whether or not the button valid flag 220 is ON in S120. If the button valid flag 220 is not ON (S120: NO), the display control CPU 182 ends the button input determination process (S82).

  When the button valid flag 220 is ON (S120: YES), the display control CPU 182 determines whether or not the button input from the operation button 23, that is, the input signal of the operation switch 200 is detected in S121. When the button operation from the operation button 23 is not performed (S121: NO), the button input determination process (S82) is finished, while the button operation from the operation button 23 is performed (S121: YES). In S122, after the button input flag 222 is turned ON, the button input determination process (S82) is terminated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the jackpot determining means 78 for determining whether or not the jackpot is configured including S25. Further, the reach / displacement determination means 81 for determining reach / displacement includes S28. Further, the variation mode selecting means 80 and the variation time adjusting means 83 for selecting the variation modes of the special symbols 36a, 36b, 36c are configured including S27, S30, and S32. The main control unit 74 includes S25, S28, S27, S30, and S32 that constitute the jackpot determination unit 78, reach deviation determination unit 81, variation mode selection unit 80, and variation time adjustment unit 83. .

  Further, an effect mode selection means for selecting any one effect selection table from a plurality of effect selection tables stored in the program ROM 186 as the effect mode storage means 86 and selecting an effect mode from the selected effect selection table. 90 includes S93 and S94. And the integrated control means 82 is comprised including the program ROM 186, S93, and S94 which comprise these effect aspect memory | storage means 86 and the effect aspect selection means 90. FIG.

  In addition, a character ROM 192 storing an effect pattern 52 including moving image data 52a to 52d for displaying a hand 54 as an effect symbol, an S98 and an output circuit 196 for displaying the effect pattern 52, and an effect symbol display are included. Means 92 is configured. Further, the character ROM 192 storing the question effect pattern 62 as the notification effect including the moving image data 62b displaying the discard candidate 68 as the change candidate and the scheduled change 69 as the next change symbol, and the question effect pattern 62 are displayed. The change candidate display means 94 and the notification effect means 96 are configured including S98 and the output circuit 196. Further, in the questioning effect, the character ROM 192 storing the moving image data 62b for moving and displaying the cursor 70 and the questioning effect pattern 62 including the moving image data 62c and 62d for stopping the cursor 70 in a state in which the cursor 70 points to the predetermined discard candidate 68. The change candidate revealing means 97 and the revealing control means 99 are configured including S98 for displaying the question effect pattern 62 and the output circuit 196. Further, following the question production, the character ROM 192 storing the production pattern 52 including the moving image data 52a to 52d for changing the schedule discard 69 in the question production, the S98 and the output circuit 196 for displaying the production pattern 52 are included. Thus, the transformation means 98 is configured. Further, the jackpot display means includes a character ROM 192 storing an effect pattern 52 including moving image data 52h displayed in a combination of symbols in which the handle 54 is raised, S98 and an output circuit 196 for displaying the effect pattern 52. 100 is configured. In addition, it includes a character ROM 192 storing an effect pattern 52 including moving image data 52f and 52g displayed in a symbol combination different from that of the handle 54, and S98 for displaying the effect pattern 52 and an output circuit 196. An off-line display means 102 is configured. In addition, it includes a character ROM 192 storing an effect pattern 52 including moving image data 52e displayed in a symbol combination that is different from that of the handle 54, and S98 and an output circuit 196 for displaying the effect pattern 52. Reach display means 102 is configured. Then, these effect symbol display means 92, change candidate display means 94, notification effect means 96, change candidate display means 97, display control means 99, change means 98, jackpot display means 100, miss display means 102, reach display means 101 are displayed. The display control unit 84 is configured including the character ROMs 192 and S98 and the output circuit 196, and the sub control unit 76 is configured including the display control unit 84 and the integrated control unit 84 described above. It is.

  In such a pachinko machine 10, by providing the change candidate display means 94 and the notification effect means 96, it is possible to allow the player to grasp a bag that is a candidate discarded from the hand 54. This makes it easier for the player to predict the development of the symbol combination of the hand-claw 54 and enhances the consciousness of participating in the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation button 23 is provided, and the display control means 99 for stopping the cursor 70 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation of the operation button 23 is provided, thereby further enhancing the player's consciousness of participation in the game. Is possible.

  As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, this is an illustration to the last, Comprising: This invention is not limited at all by the specific description in this Embodiment.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern in which the production pattern for performing the questioning effect is selected is compared with the variation pattern in which the production pattern having substantially the same content without the questioning production is selected. Although it was made longer by the effect (for example, variation pattern 1 and variation pattern 2 in variation selection table No. 11 shown in FIG. 18, variation pattern 3 and variation pattern 4, etc.), it is selected based on the same variation pattern. It is also possible to provide an effect pattern that performs the question effect and an effect pattern that does not perform the question effect as the effect pattern to be displayed.

  In addition, the operation button 23 and the cursor 70 in the question production are not necessarily required, and it may be simply asked which hand 54 is appropriate to be discarded. Furthermore, the mahjong game does not necessarily need to be in the reach state when the determination result of the question effect is correct, and the mahjong game may remain in the no-ten even when the determination result of the question effect is correct. In addition, even when the determination result of the question effect is incorrect, the mahjong game may be in a reach state.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, 15 effect selection tables are provided. However, more effect selection tables may be provided, or less than that, or the contents may be continuous. The production pattern in which the production pattern is displayed is not limited to the case where it is completely off, and the production may be performed by music, sound effects, or electrical lighting according to the contents of the production display. Needless to say.

  In addition, although not enumerated one by one, the present invention can be carried out in a mode to which various changes, modifications, improvements and the like are added based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art. It goes without saying that all are included in the scope of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

It is a front view showing a pachinko machine as one embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the symbol display apparatus in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the production | presentation display data displayed in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the production | presentation display data displayed in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display timing of the fluctuation | variation display of the fluctuation | variation symbol displayed in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1, and an effect display. It is a block diagram which shows the control means employ | adopted as the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram of the main control circuit employ | adopted as the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the jackpot determination table provided in the main control circuit shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a reach deviation determination table provided in the main control circuit shown in FIG. 7. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the winning symbol selection table provided in the main control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the left symbol selection table provided in the main control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the middle symbol selection table provided in the main control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the right symbol selection table provided in the main control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the 1st fluctuation pattern selection table provided in the main control circuit shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a second variation pattern selection table provided in the main control circuit shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a third variation pattern selection table provided in the main control circuit shown in FIG. 7. It is a block diagram of the display control circuit employ | adopted as the pachinko machine shown in FIG. The effect selection table No. provided in the display control circuit shown in FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of 11. FIG. The effect selection table No. provided in the display control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of 21. FIG. The effect selection table No. provided in the display control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of 22. The effect selection table No. provided in the display control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of 31. FIG. The effect selection table No. provided in the display control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of 32. The effect selection table No. provided in the display control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of 33. FIG. The effect selection table No. provided in the display control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of 34. The effect selection table No. provided in the display control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of 41. FIG. The effect selection table No. provided in the display control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of 42. FIG. The effect selection table No. provided in the display control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of 43. FIG. The effect selection table No. provided in the display control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of 44. The effect selection table No. provided in the display control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of 45. The effect selection table No. provided in the display control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of 46. FIG. The effect selection table No. provided in the display control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of 47. FIG. The effect selection table No. provided in the display control circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of 48. FIG. FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship of the effect selection table shown in FIGS. 18 to 32. It is a flowchart which shows the game process which main control CPU performs. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning a prize opening process which main control CPU performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol display process which main control CPU performs. It is a flowchart which shows the privilege provision process which main control CPU performs. It is a flowchart which shows the display control process which display control CPU performs. It is a flowchart which shows the display process which display control CPU performs. It is a flowchart which shows the button input determination process which display control CPU performs.

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10 Pachinko machine 34 Liquid crystal display 36a Left special symbol 36b Middle special symbol 36c Right special symbol 42 Start prize opening 54 Manual

Claims (2)

A game to a start winning opening provided in the game area, including a main control part for overall control of the game action and a sub-control part for controlling the display action of the symbol display device arranged in the game area. A jackpot determining means for alternatively determining either a jackpot that produces a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the missed or missed game based on the winning of the ball, and the judgment result of the jackpot judging means is a jackpot Is selected from among a plurality of variation modes selected in the case of a jackpot, and notified to the sub-control unit, while the determination result of the jackpot determination means is out of place. The main control unit is configured to include the variation mode selection means for selecting any one variation mode from the plurality of variation modes selected in the case of and informing the sub-control unit, while the variation mode selection is performed. By means The sub-control unit includes: an integrated control unit that selects an effect mode based on the selected variation mode; and a display control unit that displays an effect based on the effect mode selected by the integrated control unit on the symbol display device. In the pachinko machine that constitutes
An effect mode storage unit that stores a plurality of effect modes, and an effect that selects an effect mode based on the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection unit from the plurality of effect modes stored in the effect mode storage unit The integrated control means is configured to include a mode selection means. On the other hand, when the symbols are changed, the symbol combination is changed, and when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is a jackpot, a specific symbol combination is obtained. If the effect mode selected by the effect mode selecting means is a specific effect mode, the next is selected from the plurality of effect symbols. Change candidate display means for displaying a plurality of change candidate symbols including the next change symbol to be changed, and the next change symbol is changed from among the plurality of change candidate symbols. Notification effect means for informing the player of the above, a change means for changing the next change pattern after the notification effect, and when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is a big hit, at the end of the effect A jackpot display means for indicating that the effect symbol is displayed in the specific symbol combination and a jackpot is displayed, and when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is out of place, the effect symbol is displayed at the end of the effect. A pachinko machine characterized in that the display control means is configured to include an off-line display means for displaying in a symbol combination other than the combination.   While an operating device that can be operated by a player is provided, if the determination result of the jackpot determination means is out of place in the main control unit, the effect symbol is one of the specific symbol combinations at the end of the effect The reach deviation determining means for determining alternatively one of the reach deviation and the complete deviation other than the reach deviation to be displayed with different reach symbols, and allowing the operation of the operation device to the variation mode selection means. When selecting the variation mode for selecting the production mode, the variation mode that requires a longer time than the variation mode for selecting the production mode for which the notification production is not performed is selected. And a change candidate for displaying at least one change candidate symbol from among the change candidate symbols on the display control means. When the notification result and the change candidate display means show the change candidate symbols that differ every predetermined time from the change candidate symbols in the notification effect, and the determination result of the jackpot determination means is a big hit When the determination result of the reach / displacement determination means is out of reach, the next change pattern is revealed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the operation input of the operating device, while the determination result of the reach / displacement determination means is completely out of alignment. In this case, after the predetermined time has elapsed from the operation input of the operating device, the display control means for revealing the change candidate design other than the next change design, and when the display control means reveals the next change design, The pachinko machine according to claim 1, further comprising reach display means for displaying a design by the reach design.

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