JP2007054275A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables players to feel a sense that they acquire the ready-for-win state or the jackpot by positively taking part in the operation. <P>SOLUTION: A development-oriented ready-for-win performance is executed with the expectation for the shift to the jackpot state. A development-oriented ready-for-win performance execution part gets the ready-for-win state established on one or more valid lines while determining other valid lines, on which the symbols are the same in kind as the jackpot symbols making up the ready-for-win state, as valid lines ready for movement (see Fig.2(a)). A ready-for-win performance execution part carries out an emission display of the valid lines while displaying a message for prompting the operation of moving the valid lines (see Fig.2(b) and (c)). Thereafter, when the moving operation is done by the players following the message, the ready-for-win performance execution part displays the symbols after the moving operation (see Fig.2(d)). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a ball game machine.

  Conventionally, the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, and the bonus symbol is awarded only when the variably displayed special symbol is a predetermined symbol. There is a pachinko machine (so-called first type pachinko machine) of a type that executes a special game advantageous to the player.

  In such a pachinko machine, various effects are executed by a voice or an image during normal game or during a period from when a special symbol is variably displayed until it is stopped. In particular, in order to increase the player's expectation for a special game, a plurality of decorative symbols are variably displayed while the special symbol is variably displayed, resulting in a so-called reach state (a state where there is a possibility of shifting to a special game). In many cases, a special effect (so-called reach effect) is executed.

As this type of gaming machine, for example, one having a decorative symbol display device in which a plurality of variable display portions are arranged in a matrix on a board surface is widely known. In such a gaming machine, a plurality of active lines are defined, and a combination of decorative symbols displayed on the variable display portion existing in each active line satisfies a certain condition (for example, n pieces existing on the active line) When (n-1) variable display portions of the variable display portions have the same type of decorative symbols and the last one decorative symbol is aligned, the jackpot symbol is completed). Reach production is executed when it is established (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).
Japanese Patent No. 3586614

  In the pachinko machine described above, the player can be raised by changing the reach effect between when the reach state is established with one active line and when the reach state is established with a plurality of active lines. However, when the game ball wins the start winning opening, the player simply passively looks at the effects from the decorative display etc. to the stop until it stops, and is actively involved in the reach. There was a problem that the sense of acquiring the state and the jackpot was poor, and it was monotonous and lacked in the fun of the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances described above, and can give a player a sense of being actively involved and acquiring a reach state and a jackpot, and can further enhance the player's mood. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be more enthusiastic about games.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that includes a plurality of variable display units in which symbols are variably displayed according to a lottery result, and a plurality of effective lines are set. Input means for accepting an input operation, determination means for determining whether a symbol of the same type as a jackpot symbol existing in one active line exists in another effective line, and the determination result is affirmative And a control means for accepting, from the input means, a movement operation of the same kind of symbol as the jackpot symbol, which is a reach operation in any effective line.

  According to such a configuration, the player can move the symbols to increase the reach line by operating the input means, so that the player can be actively involved and get a sense of reach. This makes it possible to raise the player's mood and make him more enthusiastic about the game.

  Here, in the said structure, when the said determination result is affirmative, the aspect further equipped with the alerting | reporting means which alert | reports to the said player the symbol of the same kind as the said jackpot symbol is preferable.

  According to such a configuration, the player can surely grasp the same type of symbols as the jackpot symbol, and the player's mood can be further enhanced. As a notification method, for example, a method of emitting and displaying a movable symbol or outputting a movable symbol as a voice message can be considered, but which method is adopted is arbitrary.

  In the above configuration, the control unit limits a parameter of at least one of a movement direction and a movement distance in the movement operation, and the notification unit sets the player with respect to the parameter to be limited. A mode in which the alarm is notified is preferable.

  According to such a configuration, since the restriction contents of the movement direction and the movement distance are notified for the movement operation of the symbol (for example, “move right by one square”), the player can perform the movement operation according to the restriction. It can be done reliably.

  Moreover, in the said structure, the aspect which further comprises the reach production | presentation means which performs a reach production, and the said reach production means performs the reach production different according to the reach state established by the said movement operation is preferable.

  For example, when a new reach state is established by the moving operation, a special sound different from the case where another reach state is established, or by changing the lighting mode of the lighting, It is possible to raise the mood of the person and make them more addicted to the game.

  Moreover, in the said structure, the aspect in which the said movement operation includes the movement operation which transfers to the jackpot state from the said reach state is also preferable.

  According to such a configuration, the player can move the symbol that can directly win the jackpot by operating the input means, and therefore gives the player a sense of being actively involved and obtaining a reach state. It is possible to raise the player's mood and to become more enthusiastic about the game.

  In addition, the simulation program according to the present invention includes a variable display function for variably displaying symbols on each of a plurality of variable display units constituting the display device in accordance with a lottery result on a computer including a display device and an input unit. A determination function for determining whether or not the same type of symbol as the jackpot symbol existing in one effective line among the plurality of effective lines formed by the plurality of variable display units exists in another effective line; If the determination result is affirmative, a control function for receiving from the input means a movement operation of the same kind of symbol as the jackpot symbol and a reach operation in any valid line is established. It is characterized by that.

  According to such a simulation program, the same game as the above gaming machine can be realized by a computer such as a personal computer or a mobile phone, so that the player can enjoy the same game as the gaming machine by the computer.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to give the player a sense of being actively involved and acquiring a reach state or a jackpot, so that the player's mood can be raised and the game can be more easily absorbed. It becomes possible.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, as an example of a gaming machine, a so-called first-class pachinko machine (hereinafter referred to as a pachinko machine) will be described as an example. Is also applicable. Moreover, it is applicable not only to a pachinko machine but also to a slot machine.
A. First embodiment (pachinko machine 100)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of an external configuration of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 1, a pachinko machine (game machine) 100 includes a game board (gauge board) that constitutes a game board surface and a game machine frame that supports and fixes the game board.

  The game board includes a plurality of nails 101, windmills 102a and 102b, a normal symbol operating gate 103, a normal electric accessory 104, a center decorative part 105, a special symbol display device 106, an effect display device 107, a normal symbol display device 108, an outside A rail 110, an inner rail 109, and the like are provided as game parts. Further, the game board is provided with a general winning port 111, a starting winning port 112, a big winning port 113, and an out port 114.

  The inner rail 109 and the outer rail 110 are for guiding the launched game balls to the game area 115. The nail 101 and the windmills 102a and 102b are provided at predetermined positions in the game area 115. For example, the movement of the game ball that enters the game area 115 and moves from top to bottom in FIG. Or the winning of the game ball to the general winning port 111, the start winning port 112, and the big winning port 113 and the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103 are adjusted.

  The special symbol display device 106 is provided on the side of the inner rail 109, and includes, for example, a 7-segment LED 116 that displays the special symbol and four LEDs 117 that display the number of winnings to the starting winning port 112 of the game ball. It is prepared for. Here, the special symbol is a symbol for indicating whether or not to generate a “hit” in accordance with the result of a lottery performed with the winning of the game ball at the start winning port 112 as a trigger.

  In this embodiment, the 7-segment LED 116 is caused to emit light based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112, and “3” and “7”, which are special symbols corresponding to “big hit”, and “losing”. After the corresponding special symbol “-” is displayed in a variable manner, one of these three types of special symbols is stopped and displayed based on the result of the lottery.

  The four LEDs 117 for displaying the number of lottery results held based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112 sequentially emit light each time the game ball wins the start winning opening 112, and also display a special symbol change display. Turns off sequentially when starting. That is, the number of light emission of the four LEDs 117 corresponding to the upper limit value of the number of holdings is notified to the player of the current number of holdings of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 112.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of holds of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 112 is set to four. Then, when the number of reserves is four and a game ball is won at the start winning opening 112, the number corresponding to winning at the start winning opening 112 without performing a lottery based on the winning of the game ball. Only to play the prize ball.

  The effect display device 107 is provided at a substantially central position of the game area 115 so that it can be easily seen by the player, and includes a liquid crystal display device for displaying various effects.

  In the effect display device 107 according to the present embodiment, nine symbol display portions (variable display portions) 118a to 118i of 3 rows × 3 columns arranged in a matrix are formed, and in each symbol display portion 118a to 118i, A plurality of types of decorative symbols are variably displayed. The effect display device 107 is formed with a total of eight effective lines, three in the horizontal direction, three in the vertical direction, and two in the diagonal direction. In this embodiment, well-known reach effects are performed as various effects, and the player increases the number of active lines (hereinafter, reach lines) in which a reach state is generated according to his / her input operation, An effect that gives a sense that can be acquired (hereinafter referred to as “development reach production”) is performed.

  Explaining with an example, first, a change in symbols displayed on the symbol display portions 118a to 118i (for example, switching of symbols “0” to “9”) triggered by winning a game ball at the start winning opening 112. When a predetermined time elapses, the symbols displayed on the symbol display portions 118a to 118i are sequentially stopped.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 2 (a), two symbol display portions 118a and 118d on a certain effective line have a specific type of symbol corresponding to “big hit” (for example, “7”, etc .; hereinafter, “big hit symbol”). When is stopped, the reach state is established.

  In such a state, when the jackpot symbol is displayed on the symbol display unit of another effective line (the symbol display unit 118h in FIG. 2A), the above-described advanced reach effect is performed. It should be noted that, when such a condition is satisfied, the development reach presentation may be performed at all times. For example, the development reach presentation may be performed only when the condition is satisfied k times (k ≧ 2) continuously. The conditions to be set can be appropriately set / changed according to the system configuration.

When the advanced reach effect is activated, a movable effective line is displayed in a light-emitting manner (see FIG. 2B), and then a message prompting the player to move the active line is displayed on the effect display device 107. (See FIG. 2C). The movable effective line means an effective line that satisfies the following conditions (1) to (3).
(1) Being an effective line that includes a jackpot symbol (2) Being an effective line that is different from an active line that has already reached a reach state (3) By moving the jackpot symbol included in the line, When the player confirms the message, the player performs an operation to move the active line that is lit and displayed using an operation switch (described later) having a cross key, a push button, and the like. 2C will be described as an example. First, the player performs an operation of moving the effective line in the bottom row displayed by light emission by one square to the right using the cross key. By performing such an operation, the symbols displayed on the symbol display portions 118g to 118i are switched from “0” → “4”, “7” → “0”, “4” → “7”, respectively. . Thereafter, the player presses the push button to confirm the movement operation of the effective line. As a result, as shown in FIG. 2 (d), the reach state is established in the effective line L2 different from the effective line L1 in which the reach state is already established, and the double reach from the single reach (one reach state is established). It develops to (there is two reach states). Thus, it is possible to increase the player's expectation by increasing the reach line by the player's movement operation.

  By performing the development reach described above, it is possible to give the player a sense of being actively involved and gaining reach and jackpots, raising the player's mood and playing more games. It is possible to heat.

  In the above example, the player is notified by emitting and displaying the movable effective line, but may be notified to the player by, for example, blinking display or outputting a voice message.

  In the above example, both the movement direction (right direction and the like) parameter and the movement distance (one square etc.) are limited for the movement operation of the effective line, but only one of the parameters may be limited.

  In the above example, the moving operation for increasing the number of reach lines has been described. However, the moving operation that directly becomes a big hit state may be permitted. 2C will be described as an example. For example, the effective line in the lowermost row that is lit and displayed can be moved by one cell in the left direction instead of the right direction. The player uses the cross key or the like to move the effective line on the bottom row by one square to the left, and the effective line L1 shifts from the reach state to the big hit state (see FIG. 2A). Then, a special game is started. In this way, by allowing the movement operation to become a big hit state, it becomes possible to raise the player's mood.

  In the above description, the case where nine symbol display portions are provided and the number of effective lines is set to 8 has been described. However, the number n of symbol display portions (n ≧ 3) or the number k of effective lines (k ≧ 1). ) Can be set arbitrarily. Further, the symbol display portions may be arranged in a substantially circular shape instead of being arranged in a matrix. Further, the number of movable effective lines may be two or more. In this case, the number of reach states to be established may be three or more (triple reach or more).

  Returning to FIG. 1, an ordinary electric accessory 104 is provided below the effect display device 107. The ordinary electric accessory 104 opens and closes to guide the game ball to the start winning opening 112.

  A big prize opening 113 is formed below the ordinary electric accessory 104. The big prize opening 113 becomes a “hit” and when the game shifts to a special game, the big prize opening door 120 falls and opens. In the present embodiment, a maximum of 15 unit games are executed in a special game. More specifically, during a unit game, when a game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) 121 formed in the big prize opening 113, it may shift to the next unit game. As much as possible, a maximum of 15 unit games are executed. In the present embodiment, the specific area 121 is formed in the special winning opening 113, but the specific area 121 is not necessarily formed. In this case, when shifting to the special game, it is guaranteed that 15 unit games will be executed.

  The center decorative component 105 is a molded product including a translucent part, and is provided around the effect display device 107. The center decoration part 105 plays a role of protecting the effect display device 107 or decorating the pachinko machine 100. Further, in the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the game ball that has entered the through portion 105 a formed at the upper part of the center decorative part 105 passes through the center decorative part 105 and is placed below the center decorative part 105. A flow path is formed so as to move to the formed stage 105b.

  The normal symbol operation gate 103 is provided between the normal electric accessory 104 and the inner rail 109. For example, a game ball can pass through the normal symbol operation gate 103 from top to bottom. It is configured.

  The normal symbol display device 108 is provided at a position facing the normal symbol operation gate 103 through the normal electric accessory 104. For example, the 7-segment LED 122 for displaying the normal symbol and the normal symbol operation gate 103 for the game ball are provided. And four LEDs 123 that display the number of passages to. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol for indicating whether or not the normal electric accessory 104 is to be released according to the result of a lottery performed with the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103 as a trigger.

  The normal symbol display device 108 causes the 7-segment LED 122 to emit light based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 103 and, for example, “7” and “−” as the normal symbols are alternately displayed in a variable manner. Either “7” or “−” is stopped and displayed. Then, when “7” is stopped and displayed, it is determined as “winning” and the ordinary electric accessory 104 is opened. On the other hand, when “−” is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”, and the ordinary electric accessory 104 is not opened.

  The four LEDs 123 that display the number of passes of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 103 sequentially emit light each time the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 103, and when the normal symbol variation display is started. Turns off sequentially. That is, the number of passages of the normal symbol operation gate 103 is notified to the player by the number of light emission of the four LEDs 123.

  The general winning opening 111 is provided between the normal symbol operating gate 103 and the inner rail 109. When a gaming ball wins the general winning opening 111, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out.

  The out port 114 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 115 and collects game balls that have not won any of the start winning port 112, the general winning port 111, and the big winning port 113. The collected game balls are released to the outside of the pachinko machine 100.

  The gaming machine frame includes an outer frame 124, a front frame 125, a transparent plate 126, a door 127, and a ball tray unit 128.

  The outer frame 124 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko machine 100 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 125 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 124, and is attached to the outer frame 124 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The front frame 125 has a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. Furthermore, electrical decoration parts 130a to 130d such as game effect lamps that are turned on according to the state of the game are provided on the peripheral edge of the front frame 125.

  The transparent plate 126 is for protecting the game board, and is, for example, a transparent glass plate. A player plays a game through the transparent plate 126 while seeing through the game area 115 of the game board.

  The door 127 is for supporting the transparent plate 126, and is attached to the front frame 125 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The ball tray unit 128 is provided below the front frame 125. The ball tray 128a stores a certain amount of game balls (rental balls and prize balls), a mechanism for storing game balls, and fires the game balls. A mechanism for sending out the game ball to the mechanism for the above, a ball removal mechanism for extracting the stored game ball into a ball exit storage box (so-called dollar box), a firing handle 131, an operation switch 132, and the like.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, a push button type is adopted as the ball removing mechanism. More specifically, when the player presses the bullet release button 128b, a part of the bottom surface of the ball tray 128a is opened, and the game ball stored in the ball tray 128a is released to the outside. Speakers 133 that reproduce and output sound effects are provided on both sides of the ball removal mechanism.

  The launch handle 131 is operated by the player when launching the game ball toward the game area 115. When the player rotates the launch handle 131, the game ball is guided toward the game area 115 by being guided by the inner rail 109 and the outer rail 110 at a speed corresponding to the rotation angle.

  The operation switch (input unit) 132 is a unit that receives an input operation from the player, and includes a cross key 132a and a push button 132b as shown in FIG. Note that the configuration of the operation switch 132 is not limited to this, and any operation element capable of receiving an input operation such as a trackball, a jog dial, a joystick, a keyboard, or a touch panel can be applied.

(Outline of the game)
Here, an outline of the game in the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  First, in the state where the rented game balls (rental balls) are placed on the ball tray 128a, when the player turns the launch handle 131 in the clockwise direction toward FIG. 1, the game balls are moved to the game area. Fired at 115. The game ball that has entered the game area 115 collides with the nail 101 or the windmill 102 formed in the game area 115, and moves in the game area 115 from top to bottom while moving irregularly.

  When the game ball wins the start winning opening 112, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in the present embodiment) are paid out to the ball tray 128a, and the special symbol display device 106 and the effect display device 107 Fluctuation display is started.

  Here, when the result of the lottery executed based on the winning is “losing”, even if the above-described reach production or the development-type reach production is not performed, or these productions are performed, Eventually, a combination of decorative symbols (for example, “368”) corresponding to “lost” is stopped and displayed on each effective line formed on the effect display device 107, and “lost” is displayed on the special symbol display device 106. A corresponding predetermined special symbol (for example, “−”) is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, when the result of the lottery executed based on the winning is “big hit”, the reach display or the development reach of the development system described above is performed, and finally the effect display device 107 is formed. A combination of symbols (for example, “777”) is stopped and displayed on the active line, and a predetermined special symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106. As a result, it becomes a “hit” and the game shifts from the normal game to the special game.

  In the special game, the big prize opening door 120 falls down and the big prize opening 113 is opened. Each time a game ball wins the open big winning opening 113, a predetermined number of prize balls (15 prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out. In this embodiment, when the grand prize opening 113 is opened for 29.5 seconds or when a specific number of game balls are won in the grand prize opening 113, the grand prize opening door 120 is raised. Then, the big prize opening 113 is closed. In the following description, when the specific number is 10, that is, either the big prize opening 113 is opened for 29.5 seconds or ten game balls are won in the big prize opening 113. A description will be given by taking as an example a case where the grand prize opening door 120 is raised when the state is reached.

  When the game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) formed in the big prize opening 113 while the big prize opening 113 is open as described above, the big prize opening 113 is again opened. Open. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the grand prize winning opening 113 is performed up to 15 times. That is, as described above, in the special game, a unit game in which the opening / closing of the special winning opening 113 is set as a set is performed 15 times at maximum.

  In this way, when a special game is executed, a large amount of prize balls are paid out in a short period of time, and a great merit can be given to the player.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the normal symbol display device 108 (7-segment LED 122) starts to display the normal symbol in a variable manner. Thereafter, when a predetermined normal symbol (“7” in the present embodiment) is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108 (7-segment LED 122), the normal electric accessory 104 opens and closes. When the ordinary electric combination 104 is opened, it is possible for the game ball to win the start winning opening 112 without passing between nails (so-called life nails) above the start winning opening.

  Further, in accordance with the result of the lottery executed based on the winning at the start winning opening, after the special game is executed, the mode is changed to either the “probability change mode” or the “short time mode”. At this time, when shifting to the “probability change mode”, “7” is displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display device 106, and the effect display device 107 executes an effect indicating that it shifts to the “probability change mode”. , Inform the player. Further, when shifting to the “short time mode”, the special symbol display device 106 displays “3” as a special symbol, and the effect display device 107 executes an effect indicating that the mode is shifted to the “short time mode”. Inform the player.

  Here, the “probability change mode” is a mode in which a “big hit” is made, and after a special game is executed, a state in which the probability of becoming a “big hit” is higher than in a normal game is formed. Further, in this “probability change mode”, after the execution of the special game, until the next special game starts, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is different from that in the normal game, and the game ball is placed in the start winning opening 112. It is also designed to form a state where it is easy to win.

  On the other hand, the “short-time mode” is a “hit”, and after the special game is executed, until the game is executed 100 times, for example, the operation of the ordinary electric actor 104 is different from the normal game. This mode is a mode in which a ball is easy to win at the start winning opening 112 and returns to the normal game when the predetermined number of games are executed.

  As described above, when the transition to the “probability change mode” is performed after the execution of the special game, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible until the next special game is started. Further, even when the mode is shifted to the “short time mode”, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible for a while after the execution of the special game.

  When a game ball wins the general winning opening 111, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out to the ball tray 128a. If the game ball has not won any winning opening, the game ball flows into the out opening 114.

(System configuration)
Next, a system configuration such as an internal configuration of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of the pachinko machine 100.

  Inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100, there are a main control board 201, a sub control board 202 connected to the main control board 201, a winning hole board 203, an LED drive board 204, a launch control board 205, a payout control board 206, A power receiving board 207, an electric decoration board 208, and the like are provided.

(Main control board 201)
The main control board 201 is provided with a main CPU 201a, ROM 201b, RAM 201c, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 201d, which are connected to each other via a bus 201e.

  The main CPU 201a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. And main CPU201a reads the program, data, etc. which are memorize | stored in ROM201b, and controls the whole pachinko machine 100 based on these.

  The ROM 201b stores programs, data, and the like necessary for the main CPU 201a to perform processing shown in FIG. 7, which will be described later, and other game controls. The RAM 201c is used as a work area when the main CPU 201a performs various controls and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The I / F circuit 201d transmits and receives signals performed between the main control board 201, the sub control board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206. Control the timing. However, between the main control board 201 and the sub control board 202, transmission of signals from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202 is performed, but transmission of signals from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201 is not performed. Not done. That is, only one-way transmission is possible.

  In addition, the I / F circuit 201 d is supplied with predetermined power from the power supply device 209 disposed inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100 via the power receiving board 207. With this power, the main control board 201 can perform various processes described later.

(Sub control board 202)
The sub control board 202 is provided with a sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, image data ROM 202e, video RAM 202f, tone generator circuit 202g, amplifier 202h, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 202i. The sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, tone generator circuit 202g, and I / F circuit 202i are connected to each other via a bus 202j. The image data ROM 202e and the video RAM 202f are connected to the image control processor 202d, and the amplifier 202h is connected to the sound source circuit 202g. Furthermore, an electrical decoration board 208 is connected to the I / F circuit 202i.

  The sub CPU 202a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. Then, the sub CPU 202a reads a program, data, and the like stored in the ROM 202b, and controls the entire sub control board 202, in particular, controls the effects for the player.

  The ROM 202b stores a program and data necessary for the sub CPU 202a to execute processing shown in FIG. 13 to be described later and other effects during the game. The RAM 202c is used as a work area when the sub CPU 202a performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The ROM 202b and the RAM 202c may be the same as the ROM 201b and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201, respectively, but it is preferable to use one having a larger capacity than these.

  The effect display device 107 includes a liquid crystal display device, and is connected to the image control processor 202d. The image data ROM 202e stores image data such as characters, characters, and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 107. In particular, the image data ROM 202e stores original image data and the like necessary for generating decorative symbols to be displayed on the nine symbol display units 118a to 118i constituting the effect display device 107.

  The video RAM 202f is a memory used when the image control processor 202d creates an image to be displayed on the effect display device 107. The image data read from the image data ROM 202e is expanded in the video RAM 202f, and an image based on the expanded image data is displayed on the effect display device 107. Needless to say, the effect display device 107 may be configured using, for example, a plasma display instead of the liquid crystal display device.

  The sound source circuit 202g is for generating an audio signal corresponding to the game effect, and is connected to the amplifier 202h. The sound based on the sound signal generated by the sound source circuit 202g is amplified by the amplifier 202h and output from the speaker 133.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, as a peripheral device for performance, in addition to the performance display device 107 and the speaker 133, an electrical decoration component 130 that is turned on or off according to the state of the game is provided. For example, as the illumination component 130, an illumination component (LED) that is lit when a reach state is formed, an illumination component (LED) that is lit during execution of a special game, and an illumination component that is lit during a prize ball ( LED).

  These effect peripheral devices are peripheral devices that are not directly related to the game, and output the effects during the game, and are controlled only by the sub-control board 202 and not by the main control board 201. .

  The I / F circuit 202 i performs timing control when receiving a signal from the main control board 201. Further, the I / F circuit 202i detects the operation of the operation switch 132 and transmits the detection signal to the sub CPU 202a. Thereby, the sub CPU 202a recognizes the operation content of the operation switch 132.

  The I / F circuit 202 i is supplied with predetermined power via the power receiving board 207 from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100. With this electric power, the sub-control board 202 can perform various processes described later.

(Electric board 208)
The above-mentioned electrical decoration part 130 is connected to the electrical decoration board 208, and the electric power supplied from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the pachinko machine 100 is output to the electrical decoration part. Thereby, the electrical decoration component 130 performs lighting or light extinction.

(Prize opening board 203)
On the winning opening board 203, a start winning opening switch 210 for detecting the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 112, a normal symbol operating gate switch 211 for detecting the passing of the gaming ball to the normal symbol operating gate 114, A general winning opening switch 212 that detects a winning of a game ball to the winning opening 111, a large winning opening switch 213 that detects a winning of a gaming ball to the big winning opening 113, and a specification formed in the large winning opening 113 A specific area detection switch 214 that detects passage of a game ball to the area 121 is connected.

  Based on the signals transmitted from the start winning port switch 210, the normal symbol operating gate switch 211, the general winning port switch 212, the large winning port switch 213, and the specific area detecting switch 214, the winning port board 203 It identifies which region has passed and transmits a game ball passing signal indicating the identified result to the main control board 201.

  Further, the prize winning board 203 has an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 215 for opening the ordinary electric accessory 104, a prize winning solenoid 216 for opening the prize winning opening 113, and the prize winning opening 113. A specific area solenoid 217 for controlling the movement of the game ball is connected. Specifically, the specific area solenoid 217 makes it easy to pass the game ball to the specific area until the specific area detection switch 214 detects the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121, and enters the specific area 121. When the passage of the game ball is detected, the state where the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 becomes easy is released.

  The prize opening board 203 outputs a current for driving the ordinary electric combination 104 to the ordinary electric combination solenoid 215 when an ordinary electric combination release instruction signal is input from the main control board 201 as will be described later. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 104 performs an opening / closing operation.

  In addition, when the prize winning hole opening instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the prize winning hole board 203 outputs a current for driving the big prize winning hole door 120 to the big prize winning hole solenoid 216. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened. On the other hand, when a special winning opening closing instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the output of the current for driving the special winning opening door 120 is stopped. Thereby, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it is determined that the special game will be transferred to the next unit game, and when the specific area control instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the winning opening board 203 is A current for releasing the state where the passing of the game ball to 121 is facilitated is output to the specific area solenoid 217.

(LED drive board 204)
A special symbol display device 106 and a normal symbol display device 108 are connected to the LED drive board 204. When a special symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201 as described later, the LED drive board 204 receives the 7-segment LED 116 disposed in the special symbol display device 106 based on the special symbol display instruction signal, The four LEDs 117 that display the number of winnings are made to emit light. In addition, when the normal symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the LED drive board 204, based on the normal symbol display instruction signal, the 7-segment LED 122 disposed in the normal symbol display device 108, and the gate passage The four LEDs 123 for displaying the numbers are caused to emit light.

(Launch control board 205)
The launch control board 205 is connected to a launch handle 131 for launching a game ball into the game area 115. The launch control board 205 detects that the launch handle 131 has been operated by the player, and transmits a launch operation detection signal indicating the detected result to the main control board 201. As a result, the main control board 201 recognizes that the firing handle 131 has been operated.

  The main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 when the game balls are not stored in the ball tray 128a in a certain amount or more. Then, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is launched toward the game area 115.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205. Thereby, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is not launched toward the game area 115.

(Discharge control board 206)
When the payout control board 206 receives a prize ball number signal transmitted from the main control board 201 as will be described later, the number of prize balls (game balls) corresponding to the prize ball number signal is paid out to the ball tray 128a. Thus, the dispensing device 218 disposed inside the pachinko machine 100 is controlled. Thereby, the payout device 218 pays out a winning ball (game ball) corresponding to the winning.

  The winning a prize board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206 operate based on the power supplied from the power supply device 209 via the power receiving board 207.

(Power receiving board 207)
When the power switch 219 disposed inside the pachinko machine 100 is turned on, the power receiving board 207 is supplied with power from the power supply device 209, and the power is supplied to the main control board 201 and the sub-control as described above. This is distributed to the board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED driving board 204, the launch control board 205, the payout control board 206, and the decoration board 208.

  Next, a functional configuration of the main control board 201 will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the main control board 201. Each unit illustrated in FIG. 5 is realized by using a main CPU 201a, a ROM 201b, and a RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 301)
The winning determination unit 301 determines which region the game ball has passed based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning hole board 203. Specifically, based on the game ball passing signal, the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball is a start winning port 112, a normal symbol operating gate 103, a general winning port 111, a large winning port 113, and a specific area 121. Which of the above has been passed is determined.

(Payout instruction unit 303)
The payout instructing unit 303 transmits the award ball number signal indicating the number of winning balls to the payout control board 206 based on the result determined by the winning determination unit 301. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the start winning port 112 (that the game ball has won the start winning port 112), the payout instructing unit 303 receives the award. The prize ball number signal indicating that the number of balls is “4” is transmitted to the payout control board 206.

  When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the general winning opening 111, the payout instructing unit 303 sends the winning ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4” to the payout control board 206. Send. Further, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113, the payout instructing unit 303 sends the winning ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “15” to the payout control board 206. Send.

  Thereby, the payout control board 206 controls the payout device 218 so that payout according to the number of prize balls indicated in the prize ball number signal is made.

(Special symbol lottery section 304)
The special symbol lottery unit 304 generates and acquires a random number ranging from “0” to “65535”, for example, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has won the start winning opening 112. For example, if no random number is stored in the special symbol random number storage area in the RAM 202 c, the acquired random number is output to the winning determination unit 305.

  On the other hand, when a random number is stored in the special symbol random number storage area, the acquired random number is stored in the special symbol random number storage area. In this embodiment, up to four random numbers acquired by the special symbol lottery unit 304 can be stored in the special symbol random number storage area, and the random number storage order can be identified. Then, the special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the random number stored earliest in the special symbol random number storage area to the winning determination unit 305 and deletes the output random number from the special symbol random number storage region.

(Winning determination unit 305)
The winning determination unit 305 determines whether the random number output from the special symbol lottery unit 304 corresponds to “big hit” or “lost” based on the random number value output by the special symbol lottery unit 304. Further, when the “big hit” is true, it is determined whether to shift to the “probability change mode” or the “short time mode” after the “big hit”. These determinations are made using, for example, a lottery table.

  Then, if it corresponds to “big hit”, the bonus flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. Further, when the “accuracy change mode” is applicable, the probability change flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. On the other hand, in the case of “time reduction mode”, the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on.

  In the present embodiment, a lottery table that is different between the case where the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” and the other cases (the case where the mode is shifted to the “short-time mode” and the normal game is played) is used. It is determined whether it corresponds to the above-mentioned “big hit” or “losing”.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability variation lottery table used when shifting to the “probability change mode”, the case of shifting to the “time reduction mode”, and the case of performing a normal game There are two lottery tables, the normal lottery table to be used.

  And, in the case of shifting to the “probability mode”, the probability of being a “big hit” is higher than the case of shifting to the “short-time mode” and the case of performing a normal game. The contents of the two lottery tables are set.

(Special symbol display instruction unit 306)
The special symbol display instruction unit 306 determines the special symbol variation display time in the special symbol display device 106 based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and determines the result determined by the winning determination unit 305. Based on this, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on (in the case of shifting to the “probability variation mode” or the “time reduction mode”) is more than that in the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on The special symbol variation display time is made much shorter than when playing “games”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it corresponds to “big hit” and shifts to “probability change mode”, “7” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106. On the other hand, when it corresponds to “big hit” and shifts to “time reduction mode”, “3” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106. Further, in the case of “losing”, “−” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106.

  Then, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 forms a display pattern based on the stop symbol determined in this way, the special symbol variation display time, and the like, and the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the display pattern is displayed on the LED drive board. 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  In this embodiment, in order to give the player a sense of being able to acquire a reach state or a jackpot according to his / her input operation, a special symbol stop display indicates “big hit” or “losing”. In order not to be notified in advance, the control is performed so that the fluctuation of the symbols displayed on the nine symbol display sections 118a to 118i is stopped in synchronization with the end timing of the special symbol fluctuation table time.

(Big prize opening opening instruction unit 307)
When the winning determination unit 305 determines that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery unit 304 corresponds to “big hit” by the winning determination unit 307 and the bonus flag in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on, The special winning opening release instruction signal is transmitted to the substrate 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened. After that, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the specific area 121 formed in the big prize opening 113 based on the result of the determination in the winning determination section 301, the special prize opening release instruction section 307 performs the specific area control. An instruction signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the state in which the game ball can easily pass to the specific area 121 is released.

  Thereafter, for example, when it is determined that ten game balls have passed through the prize winning opening 113, or when it has been determined that 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the prize winning opening 113 was opened, the prize winning opening releasing instruction unit 307 Then, a large winning opening closing signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. Thereby, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  When the big prize opening 113 is closed as described above, the big prize opening opening instructing unit 307 facilitates the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 while the big prize opening 113 is being opened. It is determined whether or not the state has been released. As a result of this determination, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is released, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the special winning opening 113 is opened 15 times. . That is, it is determined whether or not 15 unit games have been consumed.

  As a result of these determinations, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is facilitated and all the unit games in the special game have not been digested, the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 The prize winning opening instruction signal is transmitted to the prize winning board 203 to shift to the next unit game, and the operation for opening and closing the prize winning opening 113 as described above is repeated until all the unit games are consumed. Do.

  On the other hand, when all the rounds of the special game have been completed, the special game has ended, and the special winning opening 113 is not opened. Further, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 121 while the special winning opening 113 is opened, it is a so-called “punk” state, and whether or not all unit games in the special game have been consumed. Regardless, the special game is forcibly terminated. Accordingly, in this case as well, the special winning opening 113 is not opened.

(Normal symbol lottery section 309)
When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 103, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates and acquires a random number within a predetermined range. When the normal symbol is not variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 108 (that is, there is no need to hold the lottery result of the normal symbol and no random number is stored in the random number storage area for the normal symbol in the RAM 202c). In this case, the obtained random number is output to the winning determination unit 310.

  On the other hand, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less and the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the normal symbol display device 108, the obtained random number Are stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. As described above, in the present embodiment, up to four random numbers acquired by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 can be stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the random number storage order can be identified. . Then, the normal symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area to the winning determination unit 310 and deletes the output random number from the normal symbol random number storage region.

(Winning determination unit 310)
The winning determination unit 310 determines whether the random number output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 corresponds to “win” or “losing” based on the random number value output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309. This determination is performed using, for example, a lottery table.

  In the present embodiment, using the lottery table that is different between the case of shifting to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode” and the case of performing a normal game, either “winning” or “losing” described above is used. Judgment is made as to whether this is the case.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, a special mode lottery table used when shifting to the “probability change mode” or the “short time mode” and a normal lottery table used when a normal game is being performed. There are two lottery tables.

  The two lottery tables are set so that the probability of “winning” is significantly higher in the case of shifting to “probability mode” or “short-time mode” than in the case of playing a normal game. Is set. As a result, the probability of winning a normal symbol when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode” is increased. Therefore, when the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode”, the normal electric accessory 104 is released more frequently than when the normal game is played, and the ball is held as much as possible. The game can be progressed without being reduced.

(Normal symbol display instruction unit 311)
The normal symbol display instructing unit 311 determines the normal symbol variation display time based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and the normal symbol based on the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310. A normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 108 is determined. Then, a display pattern based on the determined stop symbol and the normal symbol variation display time is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the case where the probability change flag or the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (the case where the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode”). The normal symbol variation display time is made much shorter than when they are not turned on (than when the normal game is played).

  If the result of the determination by the winning determination unit 310 is “winning”, for example, “7” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108. On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, for example, “−” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 108.

  Then, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 forms a display pattern based on the stop symbol determined in this way, the normal symbol variation display time, and the like, and sends the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern to the LED drive board. 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

(Normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312)
Based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310, etc., the normal electric combination driving instruction unit 312 determines the operation mode of the normal electric combination 104, A normal electric accessory release instruction signal indicating the determined operation mode is transmitted.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the case where the probability change flag or the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (the case where the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” or “time reduction mode”). The operation mode (for example, the opening time) of the ordinary electric accessory 104 so that the game ball can easily win the start winning opening 112 rather than the case where they are not turned on (than when the normal game is performed). To be determined.

  Then, the ordinary electric accessory drive instructing unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the operation mode determined in this way to the prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal.

(Direction command generator 313)
The effect command generation unit 313 is the result of the determination by the winning determination unit 301, the result of determination by the winning determination unit 305 (special symbol lottery result), the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and the special symbol display. Based on the special symbol variation display time determined by the instruction unit 306, an effect command corresponding to the current game state is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202.

  Next, a functional configuration of the sub control board 202 will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the sub control board 202. Each unit illustrated in FIG. 6 is realized by using a sub CPU 202a, a ROM 202b, and a RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Direction command analysis unit 401)
The effect command analysis unit 401 analyzes the effect command transmitted from the main control board 201 (effect command generation unit 313). For example, when an effect command indicating a special symbol lottery result and a special symbol variation display time is input from the main control board 201, the current game mode is acquired with reference to the flag storage unit 411, and these information Is output to the stop symbol determination unit 402 and the reach determination unit 403.

  In addition, the process which the production | presentation command analysis part 401 performs is not limited to these, The process according to the content of the production | presentation command is performed suitably.

(Stop symbol determination unit 402)
The stop symbol determination unit 402 determines combinations of symbols to be displayed on the nine symbol display units 118a to 118i of the effect display device 107, based on information such as the special symbol lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 401. To do.

  Specifically, if the lottery result of the special symbol is “big hit” and shifts to the “probability change mode”, at least one of the eight effective lines formed in the effect display device 107. A combination of any one of “111”, “333”, “555”, “777”, and “999” is determined as a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on more than one active line.

  In addition, when the special symbol lottery result is “big hit” and the mode shifts to the “time reduction mode”, “000”, “222”, “ Any one combination of “444”, “666”, and “888” is determined as a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when the lottery result of the special symbol is “losing”, for example, “935”, “268”, etc., a combination of decorative symbols for stopping and displaying combinations that do not have the same type of symbols on any active line Determine as. The combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 107 may be determined by lottery, for example. The stop symbol determination unit 402 also determines a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed based on the lottery result.

(Reach determination unit 403)
The reach determination unit 403 determines whether or not the reach effect can be executed based on the special symbol lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 401, information such as the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag, and executes the reach result. The data is output to the unit 404.

(Reach production execution unit 404)
The reach production execution unit 404 has a plurality of reach productions in advance based on information such as a combination of decorative symbols determined by the stop symbol determination unit 402, a determination result output from the reach determination unit 403, a probability variation flag, a time reduction flag, and the like. A reach production pattern that matches the conditions is selected from the RP database 405 in which the patterns are stored, and the selected reach production pattern is executed. Each reach effect pattern includes a symbol variation pattern displayed on the nine symbol variation display portions 118a to 118i, a combination of symbols displayed on the symbol variation display portions 118a to 118i when the reach state is established, and the like. Is set. The contents set in the reach effect pattern are not limited to these.

(Development reach determination unit 406)
The advanced reach determination unit (determination means) 406 determines whether or not the advanced reach effect can be executed based on information indicating a combination of symbols when the reach state is established from the reach effect execution unit 404. The determination result and the like are output to the development system reach production execution unit 407. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 (a), a reach state is established in one or more active lines, and there are other symbols of the same type as the jackpot symbol (for example, “7”) that constitutes the reach state. If it is in the active line, it is determined that the advanced reach effect should be executed, and a determination result indicating that the result is affirmative is output to the advanced reach effect execution unit 407.

(Development Reach Production Execution Unit 407)
Based on information such as a combination of decorative symbols determined by the stop symbol determining unit 402 and a determination result output from the advanced reach determining unit 406, the advanced system reach production execution unit (control unit) 407 includes a plurality of information. From the DP database 408 in which the extended system reach effect pattern is stored, an extended system reach effect pattern that matches the conditions is selected, and the selected extended system reach effect pattern is executed.

  The developed reach production execution unit 407 first determines a movable effective line based on the determination result output from the developed reach determination unit 406 and the like. Then, an advanced system reach effect pattern for emitting and displaying the determined effective line is selected from the DP database 408 and executed (see FIG. 2B).

  Next, the advanced system reach effect execution unit 407 selects from the DP database 408 an extended system reach effect pattern that displays on the effect display device 107 a message prompting the player to move the active line, and executes this ( (Refer FIG.2 (c)).

  Further, the developed reach production execution unit 407 performs an operation of moving the effective line according to the message, that is, a moving operation that establishes the reach state on the active line L2 different from the active line L1 that has already reached the reach state. A development-type reach production pattern to be enabled is selected from the DP database 408 and executed (see FIG. 2D).

  Note that the contents set in the development-type reach production pattern are not limited to these, and, for example, the production pattern when shifting from the development-type reach state to the jackpot state (that is, special game) is set.

(Image generation unit 409)
The image generation unit 409 displays on the effect display device 107 based on the combination of the decorative symbols determined by the stop symbol determination unit 402, the execution results of the reach effect execution unit 404 and the development system reach effect execution unit 407, and the like. Image data is generated. For example, in the case of performing an advanced reach effect, image data for displaying a symbol as shown in FIG. 2 is sequentially generated. When an analysis result indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 121 formed in the special winning opening 113 is output from the effect command analysis unit 401, the image generation unit 409 Image data for informing the player is formed. Note that the image data generated by the image generation unit 409 is not limited to these.

(Voice generation unit 410)
The sound generation unit 410 generates sound data based on the execution results of the reach production execution unit 404 and the development system reach production execution unit 407 and outputs the sound data to the speaker 133.

For example, when an effect pattern that starts changing the symbols displayed on the symbol display units 118a to 118i is selected and executed by the reach effect execution unit 404, the expectation of “big hit” is matched with the execution timing. Is generated and output to the speaker 133. Note that the audio data generated by the audio generation unit 410 is not limited to these.
Next, an example of a processing operation in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Processing of main control board 201)
FIG. 7 is a main flowchart showing an example of processing operation in the main control board 201.

  In step S1 of FIG. 7, when the power switch 219 is turned on, the main control board 201 performs a game ball launch process. A specific example of this game ball launching process will be described. First, after the launch operation detection signal indicating that the launch handle 131 has been operated by the player is transmitted from the launch control board 205, the main control board 201, It is determined whether or not a certain amount of game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a.

  If the result of this determination is that a certain amount or more of game balls are not stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 and the game balls are directed to the game area 115. A command indicating that it has been fired is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, a game ball is launched into the game area 115 and an effect during the game is started.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205, and the game balls cannot be launched into the game area 115. A command indicating this is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. In this case, even if the player operates the launch handle 131, the game ball is not fired toward the game area 115. In addition, the player is notified by turning on the illumination part 130 that a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a.

  Next, in step S2, the main control board 201 performs a general winning process. This general winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 wins the general winning opening 111. Details of the general winning process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S3, the main control board 201 performs normal symbol operation gate passage processing. This normal symbol operation gate passing process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 115 passes through the normal symbol operation gate. The normal symbol operation gate passing process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9A and 9B.

  Next, in step S4, the main control board 201 performs a start winning process. This start winning process is a process that is performed based on a winning of a game ball launched into the game area 115 to the start winning port 112. Details of the start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 10A and 10B.

  Next, in step S5, the main control board 201 performs a special game execution process. In this special game execution process, as a result of determining “big hit” by the winning determination unit 305, a predetermined symbol or effect image is displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and the effect display device 107, resulting in a “hit”. This is a process that is performed when a transition is made. Details of the special game execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the main control board 201 repeatedly performs the game ball firing process, the general winning process, the normal symbol operation gate passing process, the starting winning process, and the special game execution process, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 11 below. Thus, in the present embodiment, each process is repeatedly executed while omitting unnecessary processes according to the state of the game.

(General winning process)
Next, the details of the general winning process in step S2 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In addition, each process (including the partial process to which the code | symbol is not provided) can be arbitrarily changed in order within the range which does not produce contradiction in the processing content, or can be performed in parallel (this point is other The same applies to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S <b> 11 of FIG. 8, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has won the general winning opening 111 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has won the general winning opening 111, the process proceeds to step S12, where the payout instruction unit 303 pays out the award ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4”. Transmit to the substrate 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the general winning opening 111 has been won and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 informs the player that the general winning opening 111 has been won by, for example, lighting the electric decoration part 130. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the game ball has not won the general winning opening 111, it is not necessary to perform the process of step S12, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Normal symbol operation gate passing processing)
Next, details of the normal symbol operation gate passing process in step S3 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9A and 9B.

  In step S21 of FIG. 9A, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 103 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 103, the routine proceeds to step S22, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates a random number and performs lottery (that is, obtains a random number).

  Next, in step S23, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not the normal symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the normal symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S24, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 counts the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not there are three or less. As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S25, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). 7) is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S24 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Since normal symbols cannot be displayed based on, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S23 that the normal symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S26, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not a random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. Determine. As a result of this determination, if random numbers are stored, the process proceeds to step S27, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less. Determine whether.

  As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S28, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). Is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area.

  Next, in step S29, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 reads the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S30.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that no random number is stored, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 skips steps S27 to S29 and proceeds to step S30.

  If it is determined in step S27 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Therefore, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  When the normal symbol lottery result (random number) is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S30, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 outputs the obtained random number to the winning determination unit 310.

  Next, in step S31, the winning determination unit 310 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on, it is determined that the mode is shifting to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, and the process proceeds to step S32, where the winning determination unit 310 The special mode lottery table used in the case of the “short time mode” or “probability change mode” is read.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the time-saving flag nor the probability variation flag is turned on, it is determined that the game is in the normal game, and the process proceeds to step S33. The winning determination unit 310 is used when the game is in the normal game. The normal lottery table to be extracted is extracted.

  As described above, when the lottery table is selected in step S33, the process proceeds to step S34 in FIG. 9B, and the winning determination unit 310 selects the lottery result (random number) output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 in step S30. It is determined whether or not the lottery table corresponds to “winning”. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of this determination, if the normal symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S35, and the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 and the ordinary electric accessory driving instructing unit 312 refer to the flag storage unit 302, and It is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not a transition is made to either the “time reduction mode” or the “probability change mode”. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on and the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S36.

  In step S 36, when the transition to the “short time mode” is in progress, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the normal symbols in a variable manner during the default normal symbol fluctuation display time in the “short time mode”. A display pattern for stopping and displaying “7” indicating “win” is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  On the other hand, when transitioning to the “probability change mode”, the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 displays the normal symbols in a variable manner during the default normal symbol change display time in the “probability change mode”, and then “wins”. A display pattern for stopping and displaying “7” indicating that the normal symbol is displayed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  Next, in step S <b> 37, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode in the “time reduction mode” or the “probability change mode” to the winning opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S35 that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is on, the normal game is in progress, so the process proceeds to step S38, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the default during normal game. During the normal symbol variation display time, after the normal symbol is variably displayed, a display pattern is formed such that “7” indicating “winning” is stopped and displayed, and the normal symbol indicating the formed display pattern is formed. A display instruction signal is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  Next, in step S <b> 39, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode during the normal game to the prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108.

  If it is determined in step S34 that the normal symbol lottery has not been won, the process proceeds to step S40, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to set the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag. Determine whether it is turned on. As a result of these determinations, if the time reduction flag or the probability change flag is turned on and the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode” or “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S41, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 During the default normal symbol fluctuation display time in “mode” or “probability change mode”, after the normal symbol is variably displayed, a display pattern is formed so that “−” indicating “losing” is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S40 that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is on, the normal game is in progress, so the process proceeds to step S42, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the default normal in normal game. After the normal symbol is variably displayed during the symbol variation display time, a display pattern is formed so that “-” indicating “losing” is stopped, and the normal symbol display instruction indicating the formed display pattern is formed. A signal is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 122 of the normal symbol display device 108 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S21 of FIG. 9A that the game ball has not passed the normal symbol operation gate 103, the process proceeds to step S43, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 is provided with the normal symbol provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the random number storage area. If a random number is stored as a result of this determination, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 proceeds to step S29 described above. On the other hand, when the random number is not stored, it is not necessary to perform the processing after step S22, so the normal symbol lottery unit 309 returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Start-up winning process)
Next, details of the start winning process in step S4 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10A and 10B.

  In step S61 of FIG. 10A, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the start winning port 112 based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning port substrate 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the start winning opening 112, the process proceeds to step S62, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 generates a random number and performs lottery (that is, obtains a random number).

  Next, in step S63, the special symbol lottery unit 304 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag has been turned off, the process proceeds to step S64, and the special symbol lottery section 304 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the special symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S65, where the special symbol lottery section 304 counts the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not there are three or less.

  As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S66, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines the special symbol lottery result (step S62). Is stored in the special symbol random number storage area.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S63 that the bonus flag is not turned off (turned on), the special symbol lottery unit 304 proceeds to step S65 because the special game is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S65 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S62 may be suspended. Therefore, the special symbol lottery unit 304 returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S64 that the special symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S67, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines whether or not a random number is stored in the special symbol random number storage area. Determine. If the result of this determination is that random numbers are stored, the process proceeds to step S68, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines whether the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less. Determine whether.

  As a result of the determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S69, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines the special symbol lottery result (step S62). Is stored in the special symbol random number storage area.

  Next, in step S70, the special symbol lottery unit 304 reads the random number stored earliest in the special symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S71.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S67 that no random number is stored, the special symbol lottery unit 304 skips steps S68 to S70 and proceeds to step S71.

  If it is determined in step S68 that the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S62 may be suspended. The special symbol lottery unit 304 returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  When the special symbol lottery result (random number) is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S71, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the obtained random number to the winning determination unit 305.

  Next, in step S72, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the probability variation flag is on, it is determined that the mode has been shifted to the “probability variation mode”, and the process proceeds to step S73. The winning determination unit 305 is used when the probability variation mode is in effect. The lottery table for probability variation to be extracted is extracted.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S74, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag is turned on, it is determined that the mode is shifted to the “time reduction mode”, the process proceeds to step S75, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302. Add 1 to the number of time reductions. That is, the number of games in which the current game corresponds to the “short time mode” is counted.

  Next, in step S76, the winning determination unit 305 extracts a normal lottery table to be used in the “time reduction mode”.

  Next, in step S77, the winning determination unit 305 determines whether or not the “time saving mode” has ended by digesting the prescribed number of games. If the result of this determination is that the prescribed number of games has been exhausted and the “time reduction mode” has ended, the process proceeds to step S78, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the time reduction flag.

  If it is determined in step S77 that the prescribed number of games has not been consumed, the “time reduction mode” is ongoing, and thus the processing in step S78 is omitted.

  If it is determined in step S74 that the time reduction flag is not turned on, the game is in a normal game, so the process proceeds to step S79, and the winning determination unit 305 selects a normal lottery table to be used during the normal game. Extract.

  As described above, when the lottery table is extracted in steps S73, S76, and S79, the process proceeds to step S80 in FIG. 10B, and the winning determination unit 305 outputs the lottery result (random number) output from the special symbol lottery unit 304 in step S71. Determines whether or not it corresponds to “big hit” in the extracted lottery table. That is, it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of this determination, if the special symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S81, and the winning determination unit 305 further determines whether to shift to the “probability change mode” or the “short time mode” after the special game. Referring to the flag storage unit 302, the bonus flag is turned on and the process proceeds to step S82. On the other hand, if the special symbol lottery is not won, the process of step S81 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on, since either the “time reduction mode” or the “probability variation mode” is being executed, the process proceeds to step S83. The special symbol display instructing unit 306 forms a display pattern for the time reduction / probability change mode based on the determination result in steps S80 and S82, and sends the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern to the LED drive board 204. Send. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  On the other hand, if the hourly flag or the probability variation flag is not turned on, it means that the game is in the normal game, so that the process proceeds to step S84, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306 is used for the normal game based on the determination result in steps S80 and S82. And the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Accordingly, the 7-segment LED 116 of the special symbol display device 106 performs a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  In step S <b> 85, the payout instructing unit 303 transmits the prize ball number signal indicating that the number of prize balls is “4” to the payout control board 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a.

  Next, in step S86, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S87. If the winning determination unit 305 determines in S81 to shift to the “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S88, where the flag storage unit Referring to 302, the probability variation flag is turned on.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S81 that the winning determination unit 305 shifts to the “time reduction mode”, the process proceeds to step S89, and the flag storage unit 302 is referred to and the time reduction flag is turned on.

  In step S90, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the determination results in steps S80 and S82 and the stored contents of the flag storage unit 302, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 02. Return to.

  If it is determined in step S61 of FIG. 10A that the game ball has not passed through the start winning opening 112, the process proceeds to step S91, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 is provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the design random number storage area. If a random number is stored as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S70 described above. On the other hand, when the random number is not stored, it is not necessary to perform the processing after step S62, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Special game execution process)
Next, the details of the special game execution process in step S5 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S101 of FIG. 11, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the bonus flag is not turned on, there is no need to perform the processing after step S102 (since there is no transition to a special game), the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if the bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S102. In step S <b> 102, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits the special winning opening opening instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened, and one round of the specific game consisting of 15 rounds starts.

  Next, in step S <b> 103, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113 based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203.

  If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the big winning opening 113, the process proceeds to step S104, where the winning determination section 301 determines that the game ball is based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. It is determined whether or not the specific area 121 has been passed. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the specific area 121, the process proceeds to step S105, where the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203 and proceeds to step S106. move on. As a result, the state in which the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121 is released. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the specific area 121, the process skips step S105 and proceeds to step S106.

  Next, in step S <b> 106, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the game ball has passed through the big prize opening 113 or the specific area 121, and transmits it to the sub control board 202. As a result, an image indicating that the game ball has passed the special winning opening 113 or the specific area 121 is displayed on the effect display device 107. Also, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits the prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “15” to the payout control board 206. Thereby, 15 prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a.

  If it is determined in step S106 that the game ball has not won the big winning opening 113, the winning determination unit 301 skips steps S104 to S106 and proceeds to step S107.

  Next, in step S107, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not a predetermined time (29.5 seconds) has elapsed since the special winning opening 113 is opened. As a result of the determination, if the predetermined time has elapsed, it is the end of the unit game, so the process proceeds to step S108, and the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits a special winning opening closing signal to the winning opening board 203. To do. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  Next, in step S <b> 109, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the state where it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 121 is released. As a result of this determination, when the state in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 121 is released, the process proceeds to step S110, where the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 determines that all unit games in the special game (that is, It is determined whether or not (special game) has ended. If the result of this determination is that the special game has ended, the process proceeds to step S111, where the effect command generating unit 313 generates an effect command indicating the end of the special game and transmits it to the sub control board 202. Thereby, an image indicating the end of the special game is displayed on the effect display device 107.

  Further, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121.

  In step S112, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302, turns off the bonus flag, and returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S107 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the special winning opening 113 is opened, the process proceeds to step S113, and the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 is transmitted from the winning determination unit 301. Based on the game ball passage signal, it is determined whether or not 10 or more game balls have passed through the big winning opening 113. If the result of this determination is that there are 10 or more game balls that have passed through the special winning opening 113, it means that the unit game is over, so that the process proceeds to step S108, and the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  On the other hand, if there are not ten or more game balls that have passed through the special winning opening 113, the unit game is ongoing, and the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S110 that all unit games in the special game have not ended, the process proceeds to the next unit game, and thus the process proceeds to step S114, where the effect command generation unit 313 An effect command indicating progress to a game is generated and transmitted to the sub control board 202. As a result, an image indicating that the game has progressed to the next unit game is displayed on the effect display device 107. Further, the special winning opening opening instruction section 307 transmits the specific area control instruction signal to the winning opening board 203 and returns to the main flowchart of FIG. As a result, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 121.

  Needless to say, processes other than those shown in FIGS. 8 to 11 may be performed. For example, the timing for generating and transmitting an effect command is not limited to that shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, and other effect commands may be generated and transmitted.

(Processing operation of sub-control board 202)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing operation in the normal game on the sub-control board 202.

  In step S <b> 131 of FIG. 12, the effect command analysis unit 401 in the sub control board 202 determines whether or not an effect command has been received from the main control board 201. If the result of this determination is that an effect command has been received, the process proceeds to step S132, where the effect command analysis unit 401 analyzes the received effect command and transmits the analysis result to the reach determination unit 403 or the like. The reach determination unit 403 determines whether or not the reach effect can be executed based on the analysis result transmitted from the effect command analysis unit 401. When the determination result is affirmative, the reach production execution unit 404 or the development system reach production execution unit 407 executes the production (reach production or development system reach production) according to the production command.

  On the other hand, when it is an effect command other than the above, the effect command analysis unit 401 instructs the image generation unit 409 to execute an effect for causing the effect display device 107 to display an image corresponding to the analysis result. .

  In addition, the effect command analysis unit 409 instructs the sound generation unit 410 to execute an effect of emitting sound corresponding to the result of analyzing the effect command. Thereby, the audio | voice production | generation part 410 produces | generates the audio | voice data corresponding to an effect, and makes it emit from the speaker 133. FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S131 that an effect command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S133, and the effect command analysis unit 401 instructs the image generation unit 409 and the like to perform a standby effect. I do. As a result, the image generation unit 409 generates image data for executing a stand-by effect and causes the effect display device 107 to display the image data.

(Development reach production processing)
Next, based on the flowchart of FIG. 13, the developed reach effect processing according to the present invention will be described. In the following, it is assumed that the symbols shown in FIG. 2A are already stopped on the nine symbol display portions 118a to 118i of the effect display device 107.

  The advanced reach determination unit (determination means) 406 first determines whether or not an advanced reach effect should be executed (step S141). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, a reach state is established in one or more active lines, and a symbol of the same type as the symbols constituting the reach state exists in another active line. In this case, while a positive determination result is output (step S141; YES), a negative determination result is output when such a condition is not satisfied (step S141; NO).

  Upon receiving a positive determination result from the development reach determination unit 406, the development system reach production execution unit (control unit) 407 refers to the above-described conditions (1) to (3) and sets the movable effective line. Determine (step S142). Then, the advanced system reach production execution unit (notification unit) 407 displays the message that prompts the player to move the effective line on the production display device 107 after emitting and displaying the determined movable effective line (Step S107). S143 → step S144; see FIGS. 2B and 2C). In FIG. 2C, both parameters of the moving direction and the moving distance of the effective line are limited, but only one of the parameters may be limited. Further, the number of effective lines that can be moved is not limited to a single number, and a plurality of effective lines may be used. Furthermore, the same symbols as the symbols constituting the reach state may be displayed in a light-emitting manner regardless of whether or not movement is possible.

  Based on the operation signal from the operation switch (input unit) 132, the advanced system reach production execution unit (control unit) 407 moves the effective line according to the message (that is, the effective line that has already reached the reach state). It is determined whether or not a movement operation that establishes a reach state on an active line different from the above is performed (step S145).

  When it is determined that the effective line moving operation according to the message has been performed (step S145; YES), the advanced reach effect executing unit 407 displays the symbol after the moving operation on the effect display device 107. As a result, as shown in FIG. 2D, the reach state is established in the effective line L2 different from the effective line L1 in which the reach state is already established, and the number of reach lines is increased. Thus, the player's sense of expectation can be further increased by increasing the number of reach lines by the player's movement operation.

  When a new reach state is established by the player's movement operation, for example, a special sound effect different from the case where another reach state (normal single reach or double reach) is established, You may perform the production which raises a player's expectation more, such as changing the lighting mode of decoration.

  Further, the advanced reach production execution unit (control means) 407 may permit a movement operation that directly makes a big hit instead of (or in addition to) a movement operation that increases the number of reach lines. . For example, an operation of moving the light-displayed effective line shown in FIG. 2C by one square to the left side may be permitted, and the reach state may be directly shifted to the big hit state.

  Thereafter, the developed reach production execution unit 407 resumes the fluctuation of the symbols for the new reach line established by the moving operation and the reach line already established (step S146), and stops the fluctuation after a predetermined time has elapsed. Specifically, when the lottery result of the special symbol is “big hit”, the advanced reach production execution unit 407 combines the same type of symbols on at least one active line (for example, “777”). On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol is “losing”, a combination (for example, “935”) in which the same type of symbols is not arranged in any active line is stopped and displayed. At this time, the developed reach production execution unit (reach production means) 407 may perform different productions according to the established reach state (the number of reach lines, the combination of reach lines, etc.). If the special symbol lottery result is a “hit”, a special game is started after a combination of symbols such as “777” is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the active line moving operation that increases the number of reach lines can be performed based on the player's input operation. Thus, it is possible to give the player a sense of achieving a reach state or a jackpot, and to make the player feel more uplifted and more enthusiastic about the game.

  In the above-described embodiments, the case where an advanced reach effect is performed for the movement operation of the effective line has been described as an example. However, the present invention can be applied to a case where a reach effect that is not an advanced system is performed.

  More specifically, the reach determination unit (determination means) 403 first determines whether a symbol of the same type as a jackpot symbol (for example, “7”) existing in one or more effective lines is present in another effective line. judge. The reach determination unit 403 outputs a positive determination result when a symbol of the same type as the jackpot symbol is present on another active line, while negative determination is performed when such a condition is not satisfied. Output the result.

  Reach production execution unit (control means) 404 receives an affirmative determination result, and determines an effective line that includes the same type of symbol as the jackpot symbol and that reaches a reach state by movement. Since the subsequent operation is the same as steps S143 to S148 shown in FIG. 13, the further description is omitted.

According to such a configuration, even if the reach state is not established due to the first fluctuation, the reach state can be established by the movement operation of the active line, so that the player's mood can be further enhanced.
B. Modified Example In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine (dedicated machine) has been described as an example. However, the present invention can also be realized in other hardware.

  FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a simulation apparatus capable of executing the same game as the pachinko machine according to the present invention on the screen (pseudo game).

  The simulation device 500 is, for example, a personal computer, a game machine, a mobile phone, or a PDA, and includes a control device 510, a display device 520, and an input device 530.

  The control device 510 includes a CPU 510a, a ROM 510b, a RAM 510c, and the like, and centrally controls each part of the simulation device 500 by executing various control programs stored in a memory such as the ROM 510b. The memory of the control device 510 stores a simulation program for performing a pseudo game on the screen of the display device 520. The simulation program is installed through various storage media such as a CD-ROM, a magnetic disk, and a semiconductor memory, and from a server equipped with the simulation program via a network (such as the Internet or an intranet) or a communication interface (not shown). Can be downloaded.

  The display device 520 is composed of a CRT, a liquid crystal panel, and the like, and is an image representing each element constituting the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, for example, a variation image of a symbol displayed on a symbol display unit, a behavior of a game ball, and a normal symbol. The variable display image and the special symbol change display image are displayed.

  The input device 530 is configured by a mouse, a keyboard, and the like, and realizes functions such as a launch handle and an operation switch 132 that configure the pachinko machine 100. Specifically, by operating the input device 530 by the player, the game ball is fired, the effective line is moved, and the like in the pseudo game.

  According to the simulation program described above, the same game as the gaming machine according to the present invention can be realized by a simulation device such as a personal computer or a mobile phone, so that the player can enjoy a pseudo game with the simulation device. it can.

It is a front view which shows an example of the external appearance structure of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the reach production of the pre-development system which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation switch which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the system configuration | structure of the pachinko machine concerning the embodiment. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of a functional structure of the main control board which concerns on the embodiment. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of a functional structure of the sub control board which concerns on the embodiment. It is a main flowchart which shows an example of the processing operation in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the detail of the general winning process in step S2 of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the detail of the normal symbol action | operation gate passage process in step S3 of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the detail of the normal symbol action | operation gate passage process in step S3 of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the detail of the start winning process in step S4 of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the detail of the start winning process in step S4 of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the detail of the special game execution process in step S5 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing operation in the normal game in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the detail of an expansion type reach production process. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the simulation apparatus which concerns on a modification.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Pachinko machine, 103 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 106 ... Special symbol display device, 107 ... Production display device, 118a-118i ... Symbol display part, 108 ... Normal symbol display Device: 112 ... Start winning opening, 113 ... Large winning opening, 131 ... Launch handle, 132 ... Operation switch, 201 ... Main control board, 203 ... Winning opening board, 210 ..Start winning port switch, 215... Ordinary electric accessory solenoid, 301... Winning determination unit, 302 .. flag storage unit, 304... Special symbol lottery unit, 305. 306 ... Special symbol display instruction unit, 309 ... Normal symbol lottery unit, 310 ... Wind determination unit, 311 ... Normal symbol display instruction unit, 312 ... Normal electric accessory driving instruction unit, 313 ... Direction Mand generation unit, 401 ... production command analysis unit, 402 ... stop symbol determination unit, 403 ... reach determination unit, 404 ... reach production execution unit, 405 ... RP database, 406 ... Development system reach determination unit, 407, development system reach production execution unit, 408, DP database, 409, image generation unit, 410, sound generation unit, 411, flag storage unit.

Claims (6)

A gaming machine that includes a plurality of variable display portions in which symbols are variably displayed according to a lottery result, and a plurality of active lines are set,
An input means for receiving an input operation from a player;
A determination means for determining whether or not a symbol of the same type as a jackpot symbol existing in one active line exists in another effective line;
A control means for accepting, from the input means, a moving operation of a symbol of the same type as the jackpot symbol when the determination result is affirmative, wherein the reaching operation is established in any one of the effective lines; A gaming machine characterized by that.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising notifying means for notifying the player of a symbol of the same type as the jackpot symbol when the determination result is affirmative. The control means limits a parameter of at least one of a movement direction or a movement distance among the movement operations,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the notification unit notifies the player of the parameter to be limited. It further includes reach production means for performing reach production,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the reach production means performs a different reach production according to a reach state established by the moving operation.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the moving operation includes a moving operation for shifting from the reach state to the jackpot state. In a computer equipped with a display device and input means,
A variable display function for variably displaying symbols on each of a plurality of variable display units constituting the display device according to a lottery result;
A determination function for determining whether or not the same type of symbol as the jackpot symbol existing in one effective line among the plurality of effective lines formed by the plurality of variable display units exists in another effective line,
When the determination result is affirmative, a control function for receiving from the input means a movement operation of a symbol of the same type as the jackpot symbol and a reach operation is established in any effective line is realized. Simulation program to let you.

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