JP2010012026A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing the cost of the game machine by minimizing the cost required for a rotating light. <P>SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine includes a rotating light 14 and a light emitting generator 29. The Pachinko machine makes a light emitting body of the rotating light 14 to emit light with a desired luminescent color and turns a reflector at a desired turning speed synchronized with the display timing of a variable performance in a ready-to-win performance displaying to a display screen 28. The light emitting generator 29 is actuated at a desired timing. At a timing of changing the variable performance displayed to the display screen 28, the Pachinko machine executes a control for changing the luminescent color and the turning speed of the rotating light 14. In a case where executing a pseudo continuous variable performance where variable performances are executed a plurality of times by a single lottery, whenever the variable performance is changed, the Pachinko machine controls to gradually change the turning speed of the reflector to a high speed and gradually changes the luminescent color of the light emitting body so as to notify the occurrence probability of a big win game to the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine. In more detail, the present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of notifying the player of the probability of the hitting game start by driving the light emitter and the reflector.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a light effect in a gaming machine, one using a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is known. In addition, as for the type of such effects, a plurality of light emitters of different colors are installed to emit light of multiple colors, the blinking pattern of the light emitter is changed, or the light quantity of the light emitter is changed. Is common. However, this conventional production lacked an impact.

  Therefore, recently, a dynamic light emitter that moves instead of a lamp or LED that does not move, specifically a rotating light, is attached to the game board, and the jackpot gaming state or the state where the probability of starting the jackpot game is high (reach state) ), It has been proposed to produce an effective light effect by controlling the turning speed of the reflector of the rotating lamp (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, as a known rotating lamp, a light emitter is fixedly arranged at a lower central position in a lens cover that forms an accommodation space, and a reflector is rotatably arranged so as to turn around the light emitter. In general, a drive unit (usually a motor) for driving the reflector to rotate is provided with a structure in which the reflector and the light emitter are disposed below.

Furthermore, in the commercially available gaming machine “PATRUSH (registered trademark)” (manufactured by SANKYO Co., Ltd.), a small rotating lamp for notifying the reach state and a large rotating lamp for notifying the start of the hit game It has. The revolving light is in a state where it can emit light in a plurality of light emission colors, and a plurality of gaming states can be notified to the player by appropriately driving both revolving lights.
JP 2006-26259 A

  However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, since multiple reach state effects and jackpot game effects are executed by using a plurality of revolving lights, the expenses required for revolving lights (such as the revolving light main body and the control board) are excessively generated. Therefore, there was a problem that the cost reduction of the gaming machine was hindered.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the cost of the gaming machine by suppressing the cost required for the rotating lamp as much as possible.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention has a detection means for detecting passage of a game ball to a starting port provided in the game board, and the detection means detects the game ball. Due to this, a hit random number acquiring means for acquiring a hit random number which is a random number for determining whether or not to execute a hit game advantageous to the player, and the hit obtained by the hit random number acquiring means A hit determination means for determining whether or not the random number is a predetermined random number determined in advance, and when the hit determination means determines that the hit random number is a predetermined random number, In a gaming machine having a winning game execution means to be executed, a light emitter capable of emitting light in a plurality of light emission colors, and a reflection capable of turning around the light emitter and reflecting light of the light emitter Body and play Notification mode random number acquisition means for acquiring a notification mode random number, which is a random number for determining a notification mode for notifying the player of the gaming state of the machine, and the notification mode random number acquired by the notification mode random number acquisition unit A light emission color determining means for determining a light emission color of the light emitter based on the turning speed determining means for determining a turning speed of the reflector based on a notification aspect random number acquired by the notification aspect random number acquiring means; A light emission control means for causing the light emitter to emit light in the light emission color determined by the light emission color determination means; and a turning control means for turning the reflector at the turning speed determined by the turning speed determination means. ing.

  In addition to the configuration of the invention according to claim 1, the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 2 is a bonus for notifying the gaming state and the notification mode acquired by the notification mode random number acquisition means. An accessory driving method determining means for determining a driving method of the accessory based on a random number; and an accessory driving control means for driving the accessory based on the driving method determined by the accessory driving method determining means; The light emission control means, the turning control means, and the accessory driving control means control the light emission of the light emitter, the turning of the reflector, and the driving of the accessory at the same time. It is characterized by that.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 3, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to claim 1 or 2, the emission color determining means has a high probability that the winning game is started by the winning game executing means. In order to notify the player that it is in a state, the light emission color is determined in association with the magnitude of the probability, and the turning speed determination means starts the winning game by the winning game execution means In order to notify the player that the probability is high, the turning speed is determined in association with the magnitude of the probability.

  A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect of the invention is based on the notification mode random number acquired by the notification mode random number acquisition means, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects. Time determining means for determining a light emission time of the light emitter and a turning time of the reflector, and the light emission control means causes the light emitter to emit light based on the light emission time determined by the time determination means, The turning control means turns the reflector based on the turning time determined by the time determining means.

  In addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 5 is acquired by a display means for displaying a symbol and the notification mode random number acquisition means. Based on the notification mode random number, a display symbol determining unit that determines a display symbol to be displayed on the display unit, and a display symbol that is controlled by the display symbol determining unit based on the display symbol determined by the display symbol determining unit Display control means for displaying a display symbol, and performing a variation effect that displays the symbol after variably displaying the symbol, and performing an effect indicating a determination result of the hit determination means, and the emission color determination means includes the display The display control means determines the emission color for each display period of the variable effect displayed on the display means, and the turning speed determination means is a variable displayed on the display means by the display control means. And determines the rotation speed for each display period of effect.

  According to a sixth aspect of the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the fifth aspect of the invention, the light emission color determining means includes the light emission color during the variable display and the light emission during the final display in the variable effect. The turning speed determination means determines the turning speed during the fluctuation display in the fluctuation effect and the turning speed during the confirmation display.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the present invention, the turning speed determining means is configured to provide a turning speed when notifying one gaming state. The turning speed is determined so that the turning speed in the case of notifying other game states is different.

  In the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine includes a light emitter and a reflector capable of turning around the light emitter and reflecting the light of the light emitter. Here, the light emitter can emit light in a plurality of light emission colors, and the reflector can adjust the turning speed, so by changing the combination of the light emission color and the turning speed, A player can be notified by a plurality of notification modes. This eliminates the need for notifying the player of a plurality of reach states by providing a plurality of light emitters and independently emitting light, thereby minimizing the components of the gaming machine and reducing costs.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1, the game is performed by interlocking the light emission of the light emitter, the turning of the reflector, and the driving of the accessory. It is possible to diversify variations of the game state notification effect for the player.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 1 or 2, the player can start a winning game in a state (reach state) where the probability that the winning game is started is high. Can be recognized by the emission color of the light emitter and the rotation speed of the reflector of the rotating lamp. Therefore, even if the player does not know the relationship between the light emission color of the light emitter, the turning speed of the reflector, and the game state, the player can recognize the probability of hitting the game.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the player can change the gaming state of the gaming machine, the light emission time of the light emitter, and the reflection. Since it becomes possible to recognize by the turning time of the body, the player can easily recognize the gaming state of the gaming machine.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 5, when the reach state is notified to the player by displaying the change effect from the display means, the light emission color of the light emitter is determined for each change effect. In addition to light emission, the turning speed of the reflector is determined for each variation effect, and the rotating lamp is driven. Thereby, in addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, it becomes possible to drive the rotating lamp in conjunction with the changing effect from the display means, and to diversify the game effect. It is possible to improve the player's gaming interest. Further, since the player can recognize the number of repetitions of the variation effect, it is possible to recognize the gaming state associated with the number of repetitions, and to improve the gaming interest.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 5, the rotating lamp drive (light emitting color of the light emitter, reflector) ), The effects of game effects can be further diversified, and the player's game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the seventh aspect, in addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the turning speed of the reflector is changed for each gaming state. Thereby, the player can recognize the gaming state by visually checking the turning speed.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the upper half of the front surface of the pachinko machine 1, a game board 2 is provided in which a game ball as a game medium launched from a launcher (not shown) flows by operating the launch handle 7. ing. This game board 2 is substantially square (see FIG. 2) and is protected by a front frame 13 holding a transparent glass plate. In the lower part of the game board 2, an upper plate 5 is provided for supplying game balls to the launcher and receiving prize balls. A lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided immediately below the upper plate 5, and a launch handle 7 for adjusting the launch of the game ball is provided on the right side of the lower plate 6. Further, speakers 48 are respectively provided at the left and right corners of the upper portion of the front frame 13. In addition, a large number of lighting lamps for production are provided on the front surface of the front frame 13.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 3 made of a stainless steel strip is spirally arranged on the front surface of the game board 2, and a substantially circular game region 4 surrounded by the guide rail 3 is formed. Is provided. In the approximate center of the game area 4, a display screen 28 composed of an LCD, a symbol display device 8 provided with various lamps, LEDs and the like are provided. On the right side of the symbol display device 8, a shape of “5” is provided. A light-emitting combination 29 having a reach is provided, and a rotating lamp 14 for notifying the reach state is provided below the symbol display device 8. Further, a windmill 9 is provided at the lower left of the symbol display device 8, and a normal symbol start gate 12 is provided at the left side of the symbol display device 8. In addition, a first start port 15 is provided below the symbol display device 8, and a big prize opening 16 is provided below the first start port 15. An outro 37 that collects game balls that have not won a prize is provided at the bottom of the big prize opening 16. The first start port 15 is provided with left open wings 18 and right open wings 19. The left open wing 18 and the right open wing 19 are opened when the game ball passes through the normal symbol starting gate 12. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 12, the left open wing 18 and the right open wing 19 are opened by lottery. A front warp inlet 22 and a rear warp inlet 23 for guiding a game ball from the outside of the symbol display device 8 to the gaming member 50 are provided at the left end of the symbol display device 8. In addition, a croon 60 to which a game ball that has entered the rear warp inlet 23 is guided is provided on the left side of the rotating lamp 14, and a second starting port (not shown) is provided below the croon. . The special symbol display area 11 of the symbol display device 8 is provided with a first special symbol display unit 141 and a second special symbol display unit 142 which will be described later. Further, a gaming member 50 is fitted in the symbol display device 8 below the symbol display device 8. In addition to the above, the game board 2 is provided with various illumination lamps, other illumination LEDs, a windmill, and many obstacle nails.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 100 includes a main board 111, a power supply board 112, an effect control board 113, a payout control board 114, an electrical decoration board 115, a relay board 116, and a sub-integrated board 117. The control unit 100 is provided on the back side (back side) of the pachinko machine 1 (see FIG. 1).

  First, the main substrate 111 will be described. A main substrate CPU unit 120 that performs main processing of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main substrate CPU unit 120 that performs various processes according to a program. The main board CPU unit 120 includes a CPU 121 that performs various arithmetic processes, a RAM 122 that temporarily stores data values and the like generated during the arithmetic processes, a control program, initial values of various data, and other boards. And a ROM 123 that stores commands and the like for instructing these instructions, and these are integrally molded as one LSI. Further, an interrupt signal generation circuit 125 is connected to the CPU unit 120, and the CPU 121 executes a control program stored in the ROM 123 every time an interrupt signal is input from the interrupt signal generation circuit 125. To do.

  Further, the main board 111 is provided with an I / O interface 124, and a prize is given to the sub board such as the sub integrated board 117, the payout control board 114, the electrical decoration board 115, the relay board 116, and the first start port 15. The first start port switch 151 for detecting the played game ball and the second start port switch 152 for detecting the game ball won in the second start port (not shown) are connected. The I / O interface 124 of the main board 111 is connected to an output port 118 that outputs information of the pachinko machine 1 to a game hall management computer (not shown).

  Next, the payout control board 114 and the relay board 116 will be described. The payout control board 114 includes a CPU 136, an input interface (not shown), a RAM, and a ROM, and is connected to the prize ball payout device 150. Then, according to the command transmitted from the main board 111, the prize ball payout device 150 is controlled. In addition, the relay board 116 includes an electric accessory opening solenoid 153 that opens and closes the left open wing 18 and right open wing 19, a large winning opening opening solenoid 154 that opens and closes the opening and closing member of the large winning opening 16, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol operation switch 156 that detects a game ball that has passed through the start gate 12 and a big prize port switch 157 that detects a game ball that has won a prize ball 16 are connected. The relay board 116 relays wiring of switches and solenoids. When game balls win the first start port 15, the second start port (not shown), and the big winning port 16, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

  Next, the sub integrated board 117, the effect control board 113, and the electrical decoration board 115 will be described. The sub-integrated board 117 is provided with a CPU 131, a RAM 132, and a ROM 133, and is connected to the effect control board 113, the electrical decoration board 115, and the speaker 48. Then, in accordance with a command transmitted from the main board 111, comprehensive control such as production is performed. The effect control board 113 incorporates a CPU 135, an input interface (not shown), a RAM and a ROM, and controls the display screen 28. Further, the illumination board 115 incorporates a CPU 134, an input interface (not shown), RAM and ROM. Then, the revolving light 14, the normal symbol display unit 140, the first special symbol display unit 141, the second special symbol display unit 142, the lighting device 143, the normal symbol memory number display LED 144, the first special symbol memory number display LED 145, the second The special symbol memory number display LED 146 and the luminescent combination LED 148 for causing the luminescent combination 29 to emit light are controlled.

  In the rotating lamp 14, a light emitter 160 is fixedly arranged at a lower central position in a lens cover forming an accommodation space, and a reflector 161 is rotatably arranged so as to turn around the light emitter 160, and the reflection thereof. It has a configuration in which a dedicated motor (not shown) for rotating the body is disposed below the reflector 161 and the light emitter 160. The light emitter 160 includes a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs) therein so that it can emit light in a plurality of colors. Then, it is possible to cause the light emitter 160 to emit light in a desired color by a control signal from the electric decoration board 115, and to rotate a motor (not shown) at a desired rotation speed to thereby reflect the reflector 161. Can be turned at a desired turning speed. As the revolving light 14, for example, Patlite (registered trademark) can be used.

  Further, the light emitting agent LED 148 is a light emitting element for causing the light emitting agent 29 having the shape of “5” to emit light. Then, the light emission control (lighting, blinking, extinguishing) of the light emitting accessory LED 148 can be performed by a control signal from the electric decoration board 115.

  In the present embodiment, the light emitting accessory 29 is not limited to the above-mentioned shape, and does not have to be a light emitting element, and may be an accessory having an operable configuration.

  Next, the power supply substrate 112 will be described. The power supply board 112 is connected to the main board 111 and the game ball launcher 119, and supplies DC stabilized power to each board and the game ball launcher 119. The game ball launcher 119 includes a launch motor (not shown), a touch sensor provided on the launch handle 7, a launcher stop switch, a launch strength volume, and the like. One game ball is sent to the game area at regular intervals. Fire.

  Next, the storage area of the RAM 122 of the main board 111 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing a storage area of the RAM 122 of the main board 111. As shown in FIG. 4, the RAM 122 has a flag indicating whether or not a game ball has won a prize storage area such as a counter storage area 5201 for storing various counters, a normal symbol start gate 12, a first start opening 15, or the like. A winning ball flag storage area 5202 for storing the game, a normal hit relation information storage area 5203 for storing a random number acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 12, and a normal symbol operation for storing the number of normal symbol operation pending balls Reservation ball number storage area 5204, first jackpot relation information storage area 5205 for storing a random number acquired when winning a game ball to the first start port 15, first special symbol for storing the number of first special symbol operation reservation ball Operation holding ball number storage area 5206, second jackpot relation information storage area 52 for storing random numbers acquired when winning a game ball to the second starting port (not shown) 7. Second special symbol operation reserved ball number storage area 5208 for storing the second special symbol operation reserved ball number, and output from the main board 111 to the sub-integrated board 117, the payout control board 114, the illumination board 115, the relay board 116, etc. A command relation storage area 5209 for storing control commands to be executed and a flag relation storage area 5210 for storing various flags are provided. Further, the RAM 122 is provided with various storage areas not shown.

  Next, each counter stored in the counter storage area 5201 of the RAM 122 will be described. The counters stored in the RAM 122 include a random number acquisition counter for acquiring random numbers, a timer counter for measuring time, a winning ball counter for counting the number of winning balls, and the like.

  First, the random number acquisition counter will be described. The random number acquisition counter includes a normal hit determination counter, a first jackpot determination counter, a first special symbol creation counter, a first variation pattern determination counter, a second jackpot determination counter, a second special symbol creation counter, and a second variation pattern determination counter. Etc. The values of these counters are set at regular intervals (for example, in the counter update process of the main process (S12, see FIG. 9)) that is executed based on the interrupt signal from the interrupt signal generation circuit 125 (see FIG. 3). , A predetermined amount (for example, “1”) is added every 2 ms). Each counter has a minimum value (lower limit value) and a maximum value (upper limit value), and is configured to circulate in a numerical value in a range from the minimum value to the maximum value. In other words, if the counter value becomes the same as the maximum value as a result of the update, the counter value takes the minimum value in the next update. In each random number acquisition counter, “0” is stored as an initial value when the pachinko machine 1 is activated. When the value is rounded to the same value as the initial value “0” by updating, a new initial value is set. Acquired and “1” is added to the initial value. This new initial value is repeatedly executed while the CPU does not perform the main process (see FIG. 9) (until the main process ends and the new main process is started by the interrupt signal). A random number generated by an initial value random number process (a process for generating a random number by a predetermined algorithm) not shown is used. These random number acquisition counters are used in a normal symbol process (S16, see FIG. 9) and a special symbol process (see S14, FIG. 9) of the main process described later, and a first jackpot relation information storage area 5205 (FIG. 5). And the like are stored in the storage area of the RAM 122.

  Next, the timer counter will be described. The timer counter is a counter used for measuring time, and a predetermined value is stored as an initial value at the start of time measurement. For example, when measuring 1 second, “500” is stored as an initial value. Then, “1” is subtracted by “1” in the counter update process (S12, see FIG. 9) performed every 2 ms, which is the interval of interrupt signal generation. If the value is not “0”, it is determined that the time is being measured. When the value becomes “0”, it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed. The value of the timer counter is programmed not to be updated after it becomes “0”.

  Next, the winning ball counter will be described. The winning ball counter is used to count the number of game balls that have won the big winning opening 16 while the big winning opening 16 performs one opening / closing operation. The initial value of this counter is “0”, and “1” is added every time a winning is detected in a switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 9) of the main process described later. When the special winning opening 16 is closed, it is initialized.

  Next, the first jackpot relation information storage area 5205 of the RAM 122 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing the first jackpot relation information storage area 5205 of the RAM 122. This first jackpot relation information storage area 5205 is used in a special symbol process (S14, see FIG. 9) of the main process described later. As shown in FIG. 5, the first jackpot relation information storage area 5205 is provided with a determination area and first to fourth storage areas. In the first to fourth storage areas, the first start port 15 is won. And the random number which the game ball (1st special symbol action | operation hold ball | bowl) in which the result of 1st jackpot determination is not alert | reported yet is memorize | stored. In the determination area, the result of the first jackpot determination currently being performed and a random number that is the basis of the first jackpot game are stored.

  In each of the determination area and the first to fourth storage areas, a first jackpot random number field in which the value of the first jackpot determination counter is stored, and a first special symbol in which the value of the first special symbol creation counter is stored. A determined random number column and a first variation pattern determining random number column in which the value of the first variation pattern determining counter is stored are provided. When the winning of the game ball to the first start port 15 is confirmed, the memory area corresponding to the value (first special symbol operation reservation ball number) of the first special symbol operation reservation ball number storage area 5206 of the RAM 122 is stored. Each value is stored, and based on this value, the first jackpot determination, the determination of the first special symbol when the first jackpot is determined, and the determination of the variation pattern are performed. In the second jackpot relation information storage area 5207 of the RAM 122, a storage area similar to the first jackpot relation information storage area 5205 is provided. And the random number acquired when a game ball wins a 2nd starting port (not shown) is memorize | stored. Also, in the ordinary hit relation information storage area 5203 of the RAM 122, five storage areas are provided so that ordinary hit random numbers can be held.

  Next, the storage area of the ROM 123 of the main board 111 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing a storage area of the ROM 123 of the main board 111. The ROM 123 stores an initial setting storage area 5301 for storing initial values stored in each storage area when the pachinko machine 1 is reset, and a control for storing various programs for the CPU 51 to control the pachinko machine 1. In a program storage area 5302, a control command table storage area 5303 for storing a table of control commands output from the main board 111 to the sub integrated board 117, the first special symbol display unit 141, and the second special symbol display unit 142 Special symbol pattern storage area 5304 for storing a special symbol pattern that is a two-digit number to be displayed (in the case of jackpot) or a symbol “-” (in the case of a loss), and determination of first jackpot determination and second jackpot determination Fluctuation patterns that store information such as tables related to symbol variation patterns when reporting results The emission storage area 5305, usually hit determination, the first jackpot determination, the second jackpot determination, a determination table storage area 5306 for storing various tables that are referred to when determining the like of the special symbols is performed is provided. Further, the ROM 123 is provided with various storage areas not shown.

  In the fluctuation pattern storage area 5305, a fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a fluctuation pattern when it is determined that the jackpot is determined is stored according to the type of jackpot determination (first jackpot determination, second jackpot determination). (See FIGS. 7 and 8). Then, the variation pattern is determined by the value of the variation pattern determination random number, and an effect pattern to be executed by the pachinko machine 1 for the player is determined according to the determined variation pattern.

  The determination table storage area 5306 stores a first jackpot determination table that is referred to when the first jackpot determination is performed, and a second jackpot determination table (not shown) that is referred to when the second jackpot determination is performed. Yes. These jackpot determination tables are provided with a high probability determination table referred to during the probability variation state and a low probability determination table referred to during the non-probability variation. Then, the determination result of either “big hit” or “out” is associated with each value of the big hit random number, and by applying the first and second big hit random number values to the determination table according to the gaming state, A jackpot decision is made.

  Next, the variation pattern determination table stored in the variation pattern storage area 5305 of the ROM 123 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 shows a variation pattern determination table for notifying the result of the first jackpot determination executed when a game ball wins the first start opening 15, and FIG. 8 shows the second start opening (illustrated). A variation pattern determination table for notifying the result of the second jackpot determination that is executed when a game ball wins the outside.

  The variation pattern is an effect pattern when the determination result by the jackpot determination (first jackpot determination and second jackpot determination) is shown to the player. When the game ball wins the first starting port 15, the CPU 121 of the main board 111 selects a variation pattern with reference to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Further, when a game ball wins at the second starting port (not shown), the variation pattern is selected with reference to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Then, depending on the selected variation pattern, the first special symbol display unit 141, the second special symbol display unit 142, the display screen 28, the rotary lamp 14, the light emitting agent 29, the lighting device 143, the speaker 48, etc. Are determined. In the sub-integrated board 117, a specific effect design is determined based on the variation pattern determined by the main board 111, and the electric decoration board 115 and the effect control board 113 are controlled. Details will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the variation pattern determination table includes the type of jackpot determination (first jackpot determination or second jackpot determination), the gaming state at the time of jackpot determination (non-short-time or middle-time), and jackpot A plurality of tables are provided in accordance with the determination result (outgoing or big hit). A plurality of types of variation patterns are assigned to each table, and the variation pattern and the variation pattern determination random number value (0 to 99) are associated with each other. When the jackpot determination is performed, a table corresponding to conditions such as the type of jackpot determination and the gaming state is referred to, and one variation pattern is determined based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number acquired at the time of the jackpot determination. Then, the main board 111 transmits a command designating the determined variation pattern to the sub integrated board 117. The sub integrated board 117 controls the notification effect according to the designated variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern displayed on the display screen 28 is the same as the reach effect in which two of the three demo symbols are the same symbol (reach state) and the reach state is not changed. A non-reach effect is provided to stop the symbol indicating “.” Also, in order to notify the player that the probability of developing into a jackpot game is high, a notice effect that displays a predetermined character or the like on the display screen 28, and a character or the like from a state that is in a reach state There is a “reach effect + notice effect” that progresses to display.

  Furthermore, it is possible to perform a pseudo continuous variation effect (pseudo-continuous) in which an effect in which the symbol is changing (referred to as “change effect”) is repeatedly executed on the display screen 28 a plurality of times. According to this quasi-continuous variation effect, since the results of multiple jackpot determinations are displayed while the results of one jackpot determination are displayed, the player has executed more jackpot determinations than actual. I get the illusion. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player of the degree of expectation of jackpot.

  A variation pattern when winning at the first start port 15 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, when winning at the first start port 15, it corresponds to the first jackpot determination. First, when the determination result is “big hit”, the production content is always “reach production”. Two of the three demo symbols become the same symbol and become “reach production”, and the third symbol also becomes the same symbol and become “big hit”. In other words, it is natural that “reach production” and “big hit” are united. On the other hand, when the determination result is “out”, depending on the value of the random number, the content of the effect may be “reach effect” or “non-reach effect”.

  In the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7, the probability that each variation pattern develops into a jackpot game is specified by adjusting the number of variation pattern determination random numbers assigned to each variation pattern. For example, in the first jackpot determination-non-time-short / medium state, when the “reach effect” is displayed, the game will develop into a jackpot game with a probability of 55%. In addition, when the “notice effect” is displayed, the game develops into a big hit game with a probability of 68%. Further, when “reach effect + notice effect” is displayed, the game develops into a jackpot game with a probability of 78%. Further, when a pseudo continuous variation effect of “pseudo ream (“ variation effect ”2 times) +“ reach effect ”” is displayed, the game develops into a jackpot game with a probability of 74%. Further, when a pseudo continuous variation effect of “pseudo ream (“ variation effect ”3 times) +“ reach effect ”” is displayed, it develops into a jackpot game with a probability of 78%. In addition, when a pseudo continuous variation effect of “pseudo ream (“ variation effect ”4 times) +“ reach effect ”” is displayed, the game develops into a jackpot game with a probability of 80%.

  Further, for example, in the short-time state, when “reach effect” is displayed, the game develops into a jackpot game with a probability of 33%. In addition, when the “notice effect” is displayed, the game develops into a jackpot game with a probability of 62%. Further, when “reach effect + notice effect” is displayed, the game develops into a jackpot game with a probability of 83%. In addition, when a pseudo continuous variation effect of “pseudo ream (“ variation replay ”2 times) +“ reach rendition ”” is displayed, it will develop into a jackpot game with a probability of 71%. When “3 times) +“ reach production ”pseudo-continuous variation production is displayed, it will develop into a jackpot game with a probability of 75%,“ pseudo ream (“variation production” 4 times) + “reach production” When the pseudo-continuous variation effect of “” is displayed, it will be a jackpot game with a probability of 83%. In this way, as the notice effect is displayed, and as the number of continuous fluctuation effects in the pseudo continuous fluctuation effect increases, as a result, the probability of developing into a jackpot game is set higher. Have a sense of expectation.

  Next, the effect when winning a prize at the second starting port (not shown) will be described. When winning the second starting port (not shown), it corresponds to the second jackpot determination. First, when the determination result is “big hit”, the production content is always “reach”. This is natural as described above. On the other hand, even when the determination result is “out of”, the production content is always “reach” regardless of the random number value. This means that when entering the second starting port (not shown), it always results in “reach” regardless of the gaming state and the determination result.

  Further, in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8, the probability that each variation pattern develops into a jackpot game is specified by adjusting the number of variation pattern determination random numbers assigned to each variation pattern. For example, in the second jackpot determination-non-time-short / medium state, when the “reach effect” is displayed, the game progresses to a jackpot game with a probability of 22%. In addition, when the “notice effect” is displayed, the game develops into a big hit game with a 45% probability. Further, when “reach effect + notice effect” is displayed, the game develops into a jackpot game with a probability of 55%. Further, when the pseudo continuous variation effect of “pseudo ream (“ variation effect ”2 times) +“ reach effect ”” is displayed, the game develops into a big hit game with a probability of 68%. In addition, when a pseudo continuous variation effect of “pseudo ream (“ variation effect ”3 times) +“ reach effect ”” is displayed, the game develops to a jackpot game with a probability of 71%. In addition, when a pseudo continuous variation effect of “pseudo ream (“ variation effect ”4 times) +“ reach effect ”” is displayed, the game develops into a jackpot game with a probability of 83%.

  Also, for example, in the short-time state, when “reach effect” is displayed, the game will develop into a jackpot game with a probability of 26%. The Further, when the “notice effect” is displayed, the game develops into a jackpot game with a probability of 42%. In addition, when “reach effect + notice effect” is displayed, the game develops into a jackpot game with a probability of 60%. In addition, when a pseudo continuous variation production of “pseudo ream (“ variation production ”2 times) +“ reach production ”” is displayed, it will be a jackpot game with a probability of 57%. When “3 times) +“ reach production ”pseudo-continuous variation production is displayed, it will be a big hit game with a probability of 68%,“ pseudo ream (“variation production” 4 times) + “reach production” When the pseudo continuous variation effect of “” is displayed, the game develops into a jackpot game with a probability of 74%. In this way, as the notice effect is displayed, and as the number of continuous fluctuation effects in the pseudo continuous fluctuation effect increases, as a result, the probability of developing into a jackpot game is set higher. Have a sense of expectation.

  The following is a summary of the differences in effects when winning at the first starting port 15 (see FIG. 1) and winning at the second starting port (not shown). When winning at the first starting port 15 (see FIG. 1), “out of reach” and “big hit” are repeated while repeating “reach effect” and “non-reach effect” as usual. On the other hand, when winning a prize at the second starting port (not shown), it will always be “reach” and repeat “off” and “hit”.

  Needless to say, the variation pattern determination table used in the present embodiment is merely an example, and the contents of the table can be set as appropriate.

  Next, details of the operation of the main board 111 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 121 of the main board 111, and FIGS. 10 to 12 are flowcharts of subroutines of special symbol processing executed in the main processing. Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as “S”.

  The pachinko machine 1 is controlled by a control program stored in the control program storage area 5302 of the ROM 123. The main process of the control program is executed by the CPU 121 when the CPU 121 senses an interrupt signal generated by the interrupt signal generation circuit 125 (see FIG. 3). Since the interrupt signal is generated at regular intervals (2 ms in the present embodiment), the main process is repeatedly executed every 2 ms.

  First, main processing performed by the CPU 121 of the main board 111 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, when the main process is started by sensing an interrupt signal, a command output process is first performed (S10). In this command output process, a control command is output to the sub-integrated board 117, the payout control board 114, the relay board 116, etc. via the I / O interface 124. There are many control commands such as a command for instructing the determined variation pattern, a command for instructing the timing for stopping the variation of the variation pattern, a command for informing the start of the jackpot game, and a command for instructing the opening / closing timing of the electric accessory. There is a command. The control command output here is a control command stored as an output command in the command relation storage area 5209 of the RAM 122 in the main process executed last time.

  Next, a switch reading process is performed (S11). In this switch reading process, a process for detecting winning of a game ball to the normal symbol start gate 12, the first start port 15, and the second start port (not shown) is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by each switch (see FIG. 3) provided at these winning openings, and when a game ball is detected, a winning ball flag storage area in the RAM 122 is determined. A flag corresponding to each switch stored in 5202 is turned ON. Further, the number of winning game balls is counted by a winning ball counter. At the start of the switch reading process, all the flags in the winning ball flag storage area 5202 are reset.

  Next, a counter update process is performed (S12). As described above, in this counter update process, each value of the random number acquisition counter stored in the counter storage area 5201 of the RAM 122 is added by a predetermined amount, and each value of the timer counter is subtracted by a predetermined amount.

  Next, special electric accessory processing is performed (S13). In the special electric accessory process, a command for instructing the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 16 is performed during the big hit game. Also, at the end of the jackpot game, depending on the type of special symbol that is the basis of the jackpot game, a flag (probability change flag and time stamp) for generating either the short state at the time of probability change or the short state at the time of non-probability change Middle flag) processing is performed.

  Next, special symbol processing is performed (S14). In this special symbol processing, processing such as jackpot determination, determination of variation pattern, instruction, instruction to start and end symbol variation, and the like are performed. This special symbol process will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  Next, ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S15). In this normal electric accessory process, when it is determined that the normal winning process is performed in the normal symbol process (see S16, described later), the left open wing 18 and the right open wing 19 are opened for a predetermined time, and the first start port of the game ball Processing for facilitating winning 15 is performed.

  Next, normal symbol processing is performed (S16). In the normal symbol process, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 12, the value of the normal hit determination counter is acquired as a normal hit random number. Then, a normal hit determination is performed based on the acquired random number, and a process of displaying the determination result on the normal symbol display unit 140 is performed.

  Next, a payout process (S17) for paying out prize balls and an error check (S18) are performed. If an error has occurred in the pachinko machine 1, an error is displayed on the display screen 28 or an error sound is generated on the speaker 48. Therefore, an error command for transmission to the sub-integrated board 117 in the command output process of S10 is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 of the RAM 122. Next, in the information output process (S19), various kinds of information such as jackpot information and start information of the pachinko machine 1 are output via the output port 118 to an unillustrated game hall management computer. When the information output process ends, the main process ends. When the interrupt signal is received from the interrupt signal generation circuit 125, the main process is executed again from the beginning.

  Next, details of the special symbol process, which is a process performed on the main board 111, will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 are flowcharts of special symbol processing executed by the CPU 121 of the main board 111. In the special symbol process, a first jackpot determination, a second jackpot determination, a symbol and a variation pattern displayed on the display screen 28, an effect determination, a game state determination process, and the like are performed.

  First, the flags used in the special symbol process will be described. In the flag relation storage area 5210 provided in the RAM 122 of the main board 111, there are a display state flag, a first jackpot gaming state flag, a second jackpot gaming state flag, a probability variation flag, a probability variation winning flag, a time-short / medium flag, and the like. It is remembered.

  The display state flag is a flag indicating the states of the first special symbol display unit 141 and the second special symbol display unit 142, and when one of the two special symbol display units 141 and 142 is changing (during the change). “1” is stored in “1”, “2” is stored when either one is stopped (stop display), and “0” is stored when both are not changing or stopped. The first jackpot game status flag is stored as “1” during the first jackpot game, and the second jackpot game status flag is stored as “ON” during the second jackpot game. Otherwise, “0” is stored. Is stored and is “OFF”. The probability variation flag is “1” stored in the probability variation state and is “ON”, and “0” is stored in the non-probability variation state and is “OFF”. Further, the probability variation winning flag is “ON” when the probability variation state occurs after the jackpot game ends, and “OFF” otherwise. In addition, the hour / middle flag is “ON” when the hour / middle state is set, and “OFF” otherwise.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the special symbol process of the main process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball is won at the first start port 15 (S21). If the first start port switch 151 provided in the first start port 15 has not detected a winning game ball (S21: NO), no game ball has won the first starting port 15, The process proceeds to S25 as it is.

  When the first start port switch 151 detects a winning of a game ball (S21: YES), a random number for the game ball is acquired and stored in the RAM 122. However, the number of first special symbol actuating balls that can acquire and store random numbers is four. Therefore, a determination is made as to whether or not the number of first special symbol actuated balls stored in the RAM 122 is “4” (S22). If it is “4” (S22: YES), since the random number for this game ball cannot be stored, the process proceeds to S25 as it is.

  When the number of first special symbol operation reservation balls is not “4”, that is, from “0” to “3” (S22: NO), “1” is set to the number of first special symbol operation reservation balls. It is added (S23). And random numbers are memorize | stored in the memory area of the number corresponding to the value of the 1st special symbol action reservation ball number among the 1st-4th memory areas in the 1st jackpot relation information memory area 5205 of RAM122 which memorizes various random numbers. (S24).

  Next, a process related to winning a game ball at the second starting port (not shown) is performed. First, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won a second starting port (not shown) (S25). When the winning of the game ball is not detected by the second start port switch 152 provided at the second start port (not shown) (S25: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S31 (see FIG. 11). If it is determined that a game ball has been won at the second starting port (not shown) (S25: YES), is the second special symbol actuated holding ball number stored in the RAM 122 “4”? A determination of whether or not is made (S26). If it is “4” (S26: YES), since the random number for this game ball cannot be stored, the process proceeds to S31 (see FIG. 11) as it is.

  When the number of second special symbol operation reservation balls is not “4” (S26: NO), “1” is added to the number of second special symbol operation reservation balls (S27). And various random numbers are memorize | stored in the 2nd big hit relation information storage area 5207 of RAM122 (S28), and it transfers to judgment of S31 (refer FIG. 11).

  Next, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is set (S31). When it is a jackpot game state, the first jackpot determination, the second jackpot determination, and the notification of the determination result are not performed. Therefore, if either the first jackpot gaming state flag or the second jackpot gaming state flag is “ON” and the jackpot gaming state is set (S31: YES), the process returns to the main process without doing anything. .

  When it is determined that the game state is not a jackpot gaming state (S31: NO), processing relating to control of the first special symbol display unit 141 and the second special symbol display unit 142 is performed. First, it is determined whether or not any of the two special symbol display portions 141 and 142 is changing based on the display state flag (S32). When the display state flag is not “1” and the special symbol display portions 141 and 142 are not changing (S32: NO), it is determined whether or not one of them is stopped by the display state flag. Performed (S33). When the display state flag is not “2” and the two special symbol display units 141 and 142 are not stopped and displayed (S33: NO), the first jackpot determination or the second jackpot determination is performed.

  Therefore, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12, it is confirmed whether or not there is a game ball to be subjected to the jackpot determination. First, it is determined whether or not the number of second special symbol actuated balls is “1” or more (S41). In the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol operation reservation ball and the second special symbol operation reservation ball are “1” or more, the second big hit determination is preferentially executed. Therefore, when the number of second special symbol operation reservation balls is “1” or more (S41: YES), the process proceeds to S61 and the second big hit determination is performed. On the other hand, when the second special symbol operation reservation ball number is “0” (S41: NO), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol operation reservation ball number is “1” or more (S42). ). If it is “0” (S42: NO), there is no game ball to be subjected to the jackpot determination, and the process directly returns to the main process. If it is “1” or more (S42: YES), the process proceeds to S45 in order to perform the first jackpot determination.

  In the first jackpot determination, first, “1” is subtracted from the number of first special symbol actuated holding balls (S45), and the value of the first jackpot relation information storage area 5205 is shifted. That is, the random numbers stored in the second to fourth storage areas in the winning order are shifted to the storage areas one number lower, and the random numbers stored in the first storage area are the random numbers for determining the first jackpot. The area is shifted to a determination area that is an area to be stored (S46).

  Next, a first jackpot determination is performed (S47 to S55). The first jackpot determination is performed by referring to the information in the determination table storage area 5306 of the ROM 123 and using the value of the first jackpot random number in the determination area. Then, a jackpot determination according to the gaming state is executed (S47). Specifically, if the probability variation flag is “1” stored and the probability variation state (short time) is “ON”, the number of specific values determined as jackpots is the non-probability variation state. The first jackpot determination is performed with reference to more first high probability determination tables than those in the middle. On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is “OFF” in the non-probability variation state (non-short time), the determination is performed with reference to the first low probability determination table.

  Next, processing for determining the variation pattern and processing for determining the first special symbol are performed. First, it is determined whether or not the result of the first jackpot determination is “jackpot” (S48). If it is “big hit” (S48: YES), it is then determined whether or not the time is short. Here, if the hour / middle flag is “ON” and the hour / middle flag is in the state (S49: YES), based on the value stored in the first variation pattern determination random number column (see FIG. 5). Of the variation patterns stored in the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 7), one of the variation patterns corresponding to “short, medium, big hit” is selected and determined (S50). A command specifying the determined variation pattern is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S55. On the other hand, when the hour / middle flag is “OFF” and is in a non-time / middle state (S49: NO), based on the value stored in the first variation pattern determination random number column (see FIG. 5), Among the variation patterns stored in the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 7), one of the variation patterns corresponding to “non-time-saving mid-big hit” is selected and determined (S51). A command specifying the determined variation pattern is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S55.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S48 that it is “out of” (S48: NO), it is then determined whether the time is short. Here, if the hour / middle flag is “ON” and the hour / middle flag is set (S52: YES), based on the value stored in the first variation pattern determination random number column (see FIG. 5). Among the variation patterns stored in the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 7), one of the variation patterns corresponding to “out of time” is selected and determined (S53). A command specifying the determined variation pattern is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S55. On the other hand, when the hour / middle flag is “OFF” and is in a non-time / middle state (S52: NO), based on the value stored in the first variation pattern determination random number column (see FIG. 5), Of the variation patterns stored in the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 7), one of the variation patterns corresponding to “non-time-shortage deviation” is selected and determined (S54). A command specifying the determined variation pattern is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S55.

  In S55, a special symbol corresponding to the gaming state is determined (S55), and a special symbol designation command indicating the determined first special symbol is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S75.

  In the second jackpot determination, various processes are performed in the same flow as the first jackpot determination (S41: YES). First, “1” is subtracted from the number of second special symbol operation reserved balls stored in the RAM 122 (S61), and the value stored in the second jackpot relation information storage area 5207 is shifted (S62). Next, a second jackpot determination is performed (S63 to S71). This second jackpot determination is performed by referring to the information in the determination table storage area 5306 of the ROM 123 and using the value of the second jackpot random number in the determination area. Then, a jackpot determination according to the gaming state is executed (S63). Specifically, if the probability variation flag is “1” stored and the probability variation state (short time) is “ON”, the number of specific values determined as jackpots is the non-probability variation state. A second jackpot determination is made with reference to more second high probability determination tables than inside. On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is “OFF” in the non-probability variation state (non-time reduction), the determination is performed with reference to the second low probability determination table.

  Next, processing for determining the variation pattern and processing for determining the second special symbol are performed. First, it is determined whether or not the result of the second jackpot determination is “jackpot” (S64). If it is “big hit” (S64: YES), it is then determined whether or not the time is short (S65). Here, if the hour / middle flag is “ON” and is in the hour / middle state (S65: YES), based on the value stored in the second variation pattern determination random number column (not shown), Among the variation patterns stored in the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 8), one of the variation patterns corresponding to “short-time, middle, big hit” is selected and determined (S66). A command specifying the determined variation pattern is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S71. On the other hand, when the hour / middle flag is “OFF” and is in a non-time / middle state (S65: NO), the fluctuation is determined based on the value stored in the second fluctuation pattern determination random number column (not shown). Of the variation patterns stored in the pattern determination table (see FIG. 8), one of the variation patterns corresponding to “non-temporary middle / big hit” is selected and determined (S67). A command specifying the determined variation pattern is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S71.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S64 that it is “out of” (S64: NO), it is then determined whether or not the time is short. Here, if the hour / middle flag is “ON” and the hour / middle flag is in the state (S68: YES), based on the value stored in the second variation pattern determination random number column (not shown), Of the fluctuation patterns stored in the fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 8), one of the fluctuation patterns corresponding to “out of time and shortage” is selected and determined (S69). A command specifying the determined variation pattern is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S71. On the other hand, when the hour / middle flag is “OFF” and is in a non-time / middle state (S68: NO), the fluctuation is determined based on the value stored in the second fluctuation pattern determination random number column (not shown). Among the variation patterns stored in the pattern determination table (see FIG. 8), one of the variation patterns corresponding to “non-time-shortage deviation” is selected and determined (S70). A command specifying the determined variation pattern is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S71.

  In S71, a special symbol corresponding to the gaming state is determined (S71), and a special symbol designation command indicating the determined second special symbol is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S75.

  Next, a gaming state determination process (S75) is performed. In the gaming state determination process, the jackpot type determined according to the special symbol is determined, and a flag for controlling the gaming state after the jackpot game is ended according to the jackpot type and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot determination. Processing is performed.

  Next, the variation time of the special symbol determined according to the already determined variation pattern is stored in the special symbol variation time counter (S76). Then, “1” indicating that one of the two special symbol display portions 141 and 142 is fluctuating is stored in the display state flag (S77), the special symbol processing is terminated, and the processing returns to the main processing.

  Further, in the determination of S32 shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11, when “1” is stored in the display state flag and it is determined that any of the special symbol display portions 141 and 142 is changing (S32). : YES), it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed (S101). If the value of the special symbol variation time counter set in S76 (see FIG. 12) is “0” and it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (S101: YES), the command-related storage area of the RAM 122 A special symbol stop command is stored in 5209 (S102). This special symbol stop command is a command for instructing to stop the variation of any of the fluctuating special symbol display units 141 and 142. Then, the stop display time is stored in the special symbol stop time counter (S103), and “2” indicating that one of the special symbol display units 141 and 142 is being stopped is stored in the display state flag ( S104), the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S101 that the value of the special symbol stop time counter is not “0” and the variation time has not yet elapsed (S101: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  If it is determined in S33 that “2” is stored in the display state flag and one of the special symbol display units 141 and 142 is determined to be stopped (S33: YES), S103 is displayed. Whether or not the stop display time has elapsed is determined based on the value of the special symbol stop time counter set in (S105). If the value of the special symbol designation time counter is not “0” and the stop display time has not yet elapsed (S105: NO), the process returns to the main process as it is to continue the stop display. When the value of the special symbol stop time counter is “0”, the stop display time has elapsed (S105: YES), indicating that the special symbol display portions 141 and 142 are neither changing nor being stopped. “0” is stored in the display state flag (S106).

  Next, a game state transition process is performed (S107). In this gaming state transition process, the values of the first jackpot gaming state flag and the second jackpot gaming state flag for controlling the jackpot game are controlled according to the result of the jackpot determination. Also, if the judgment result is out of place, the number of jackpot judgments made after the end of the previous jackpot game is counted, and the short-time state and the probability variation state are controlled according to the counted number of jackpot judgments. Processing is performed.

  Next, when it is determined that the jackpot is made in the previous jackpot determination (S108: YES), “1” indicating the jackpot gaming state is stored in the jackpot gaming state flag and is set to “ON” ( In step S109, a jackpot game start command for notifying the sub integrated board 117 of starting the jackpot game is stored (S110), and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a big hit (S108: NO), the process directly returns to the main process.

  Next, processing in the sub integrated substrate 117 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 13 and 14 are conceptual diagrams showing a part of the sub effect design determination table stored in the ROM 133 of the sub integrated board 117, and FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the sub integrated board processing in the sub integrated board 117. . In the sub-integrated board process, a process for controlling effects by the display screen 28, the rotating lamp 14, the light emitting agent 29, the effect lamps 31 to 33, the speaker 48, and the like is performed according to a command transmitted from the main board 111. In particular, in order to determine an effect design indicating the result of the jackpot determination according to the effect pattern determined on the main board 111 and to execute the effect of the determined content, the effect control board 113 and the illumination board 115 Send a control command. In the present embodiment, the rotating lamp 14 is driven in conjunction with the symbols displayed on the display screen 28 and the light emitting accessory 29 is driven. As a result, the manner of notifying the player is diversified, and the gaming interest is improved.

  First, the RAM 132 of the sub integrated substrate 117 will be described. The RAM 132 stores a variation pattern storage area in which a variation pattern designated by the main board 111 is stored, a counter storage area in which various counters are stored, and command related information in which control commands output to the effect control board 113 are stored. Storage areas such as a storage area and a flag-related storage area in which various flags are stored are provided.

  Next, the ROM 133 of the sub integrated substrate 117 will be described. The ROM 133 stores various programs for the CPU 131 to assist the control of the pachinko machine 1. In addition, a control command table storage area for storing a table of control commands output from the sub integrated board 117 to the effect control board 113 and the illumination board 115, and a table storage for storing a sub effect symbol determination table for determining the contents of the effect. Various storage areas such as areas are provided.

  Next, a part of the sub effect symbol determination table stored in the table storage area of the ROM 133 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, in the sub effect design determination table, one or more effect symbols are associated with each variation pattern designated from the main board 111. In sub-integrated board processing (see FIG. 15), which will be described later, one of the effect symbols corresponding to the designated variation pattern is determined based on a random number stored in the counter storage area of the RAM 132. FIG. 13 shows a portion corresponding to the variation pattern of “reach effect”, “notice effect”, and “reach effect + notice effect” in the “normal state-hit” in the sub effect symbol determination table. Then, in the “normal state-hit”, “pseudo ream (2 fluctuation effects) + reach effect” “pseudo ream (3 fluctuation effects) + reach effect” “pseudo ream (4 fluctuation effects) + reach effect” “ The portion corresponding to the variation pattern of “non-reach production” is shown.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, when “reach effect” is specified as the variation pattern in the “normal state-big hit” state, “A1”, “A2”. A6 "... is selected. Further, when “notice effect” is designated as the variation pattern, any one of “B1” and “B2” is selected as the effect content. When “reach effect + notice effect” is designated as the variation pattern, either “B3” or “B4” is selected as the effect content. As shown in FIG. 14, when “pseudo ream (“ variable effect ”2 times) + reach effect” is designated as the variation pattern, any of “C1”, “C2”. Is selected, and if "Pseudo-ream (" Fluctuation effect "3 times) + Reach effect" is specified as the variation pattern, one of "D1", "D2". When “pseudo-continuous (“ variable effect ”4 times) + reach effect” is designated as the variation pattern, any one of “E1”, “E2”... Is selected as the effect content. As described above, the pseudo continuous variation effect is executed continuously four times at the maximum. Further, when “non-reach effect” is designated as the variation pattern, either “F1” or “F2” is selected as the variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, the contents of the above-mentioned effects include “light emitter: light emission color”, “reflector: turning speed”, “object driving mode”, and “time (light emitter emission time, reflector turning time, role Object driving time) ”is set. Here, “light emitter: emission color” defines the emission color of the light emitter 160 of the rotating lamp 14, and “reflector: turning speed” determines the turning speed of the reflector 161 of the rotating lamp 14, The “actual accessory driving mode” defines the driving mode of the light emitting accessory 29. “Time (light emitting body light emitting time, reflector turning time, accessory driving time)” defines the light emitting time of the light emitter 160, the turning time of the reflector 161, and the driving time of the light emitting agent 29. . Then, the light emitter 160 is caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission color for a predetermined time, and the reflector 161 is turned at a predetermined turning speed for a predetermined time. In addition, the light emitting member 29 is caused to emit light for a predetermined time.

  In the present embodiment, the light emission time of the light emitter 160, the turning time of the reflector 161, and the drive time of the light emitting agent 29 are the same as the display time of the fluctuation effect and the notice effect in the effect contents. Thereby, the display timing of the change effect and the notice effect displayed from the display screen 28, the timing of driving the rotating lamp 14 (the turning of the reflector 161, the light emission of the light emitter 160), and the light emission timing of the light emitting agent 29. Matches. Therefore, it is possible to produce such an effect that the display on the display screen 28 and the driving of the rotating lamp 14 operate in conjunction with each other.

  In the present embodiment, the light emission time of the light emitter 160, the turning time of the reflector 161, and the drive time of the light emitting agent 29 are determined to be the same, but the present invention is limited to this determination method. Not. Therefore, the light emission time of the light emitter 160, the turning time of the reflector 161, and the drive time of the light emitting agent 29 may be separately determined, and each of them may be driven and controlled based on the determined time.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 13, when the reach effect of “A1” is displayed from the display screen 28, the light emitter 160 emits blue light, and the reflector 161 is turned at a turning speed of 1 rotation / s. Continue for 20 seconds. Further, when the reach effect of “A2” is displayed from the display screen 28, the state where the light emitter 160 emits blue light and the reflector 161 is turned at a turning speed of 1.5 rotations / s for 20 seconds. Let it continue. Further, when the reach effect of “A3” is displayed from the display screen 28, the light emitter 160 emits purple light, and the state where the reflector 161 is turned at a turning speed of 2 rotations / s is continued for 20 seconds. . Further, when the reach effect of “A4” is displayed from the display screen 28, the state in which the light emitter 160 emits purple light and the reflector 161 is turned at a turning speed of 1.5 rotations / s for 20 seconds. Let it continue. Further, when the reach effect of “A5” is displayed from the display screen 28, the light emitter 160 emits white light, and the state where the reflector 161 is turned at a turning speed of 1 rotation / s is continued for 15 seconds. . Further, when the reach effect of “A6” is displayed from the display screen 28, the state in which the light emitter 160 emits white light and the reflector 161 is turned at a turning speed of 1.5 rotations / s for 15 seconds. Let it continue. As described above, even when the common reach effect is executed, the game state is notified by changing the driving mode of the rotating lamp 14 (the emission color of the light emitter 160, the turning speed of the reflector 161, and the time). Is diversifying.

  Further, when displaying the notice effect “B1” from the display screen 28, the light emitter 160 emits orange light and the reflector 161 is rotated at a rotation speed of 2 rotations / s for 5 seconds. Let Further, when displaying the notice effect “B2” from the display screen 28, the state where the light emitter 160 emits orange light and the reflector 161 is turned at a turning speed of 2.5 rotations / s is 5 Continue for seconds. In this way, by driving the revolving light 14 in accordance with the notice effect, the player is notified that the notice effect with a high probability of developing into a jackpot game is being performed. Further, by driving the rotating lamp 14, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation as compared with the case of only the display effect from the display screen 28.

  Further, in the case where “B3” “reach effect + notice effect” is displayed from the display screen 28, the light emitter 160 emits blue light and the reflector 161 is turned at a turning speed of 1 rotation / s. For 20 seconds. Next, the light emitter 160 emits yellow light, and the state in which the reflector 161 is swung at a rotation speed of 1.5 rotations / s is continued for 8 seconds. Further, in the case of displaying “B4” “reach effect + notice effect” from the display screen 28, the light emitter 160 emits blue light, and the reflector 161 is turned at a turning speed of 1 rotation / s. For 20 seconds. Next, the light emitter 160 emits yellow light, and the state in which the reflector 161 is swung at a rotation speed of 1.5 rotations / s is continued for 8 seconds. In this way, the effect from the display screen 28 is effectively supplemented by controlling the drive mode of the rotating lamp 14 to change in accordance with the effect from the display screen 28 (reach effect + notice effect).

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 14, in the case of displaying “C1” “pseudo-continuous (“ fluctuation effect ”twice) + reach effect” from the display screen 28, the light emitter 160 emits blue light and reflects. The state in which the body 161 is turned at a turning speed of 1.5 rotations / s is continued for 8 seconds. Next, the light emitter 160 emits green light, and the state in which the reflector 161 is turned at a turning speed of 2 rotations / s is continued for 8 seconds. Next, the light emitting body 160 emits yellow light, the reflector 161 is turned at a turning speed of 2.5 rotations / s, and the state where the light emitting material 29 is lit is continued for 100 seconds. Each of the drive times (8 seconds, 8 seconds, and 100 seconds) described above corresponds to the display time (8 seconds) of the variable effect displayed on the display screen 28 and the display time (100 seconds) of the reach effect. . Thereby, the display time of the effect displayed on the display screen 28, the driving time of the rotating lamp 14 (the turning of the reflector 161 and the light emission of the light emitter 160), and the driving time of the light emitting agent 29 match. It is possible to show the player as if these notification modes are operating in conjunction with each other. This enhances the amusement interest. Further, since the notification mode can be diversified by changing the combination of the emission color of the light emitter 160, the turning speed of the reflector 161, and the drive mode of the light emitting agent 29, a plurality of rotating lamps can be used. It is possible to notify the player of various game modes without providing the equipment and the accessory device.

  Further, the turning speed is adjusted so that the turning speed of the reflector 161 becomes higher as the number of repetitions of the changing effect in the pseudo continuous changing effect is larger and the probability that the big hit game is started is higher. In addition, the emission color of the light emitter 160 is gradually changed. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 14, when “pseudo-continuous (“ variable effect ”2 times) + reach effect” is designated (“C1”, “C2”, etc.), the turning speed of the reflector 161 Is changed to “1.5 rotations / s (8 seconds) → 2 rotations / s (8 seconds) → 2.5 rotations / s (3 rotations / s) (100 seconds)”. While the color is changed as “blue (8 seconds) → green (8 seconds) → yellow (100 seconds)”, “pseudo-ream (“ variable effect ”3 times) + reach effect” is specified In this case (“D1”, “D2”, etc.), the turning speed of the reflector 161 is changed to “1.5 rotations / s (8 seconds) → 2 rotations / s (8 seconds) → 2.5 rotations / s (8 Seconds) → 3 rotations / s (3.5 rotations / s) (100 seconds) ”, and the emission color of the light emitter 160 is changed from“ blue (8 seconds) → green (8 seconds) → pink (8 Between) → yellow (100 seconds) "are varied and so on. Further, when “pseudo ream (“ variation effect ”4 times) + reach effect” is designated (“E1”), the turning speed of the reflector 161 is set to “1.5 rotations / s (8 seconds) → 2 Rotation / s (8 seconds) → 2.5 rotations / s (8 seconds) → 3 rotations / s (8 seconds) → 4 rotations / s (100 seconds) ”. “Blue (8 seconds) → Green (8 seconds) → Pink (8 seconds) → Rainbow (8 seconds) → Yellow (100 seconds)”. The higher the number of repetitions of the variation effect in the pseudo continuous variation effect, the higher the probability of developing into a jackpot game. As a result, the player is more likely to develop a jackpot game as the revolving light 14 rotates at a higher speed and as the revolving light 14 develops from “blue → green → pink → rainbow”. Will be recognized. In addition, since the light-emitting agent 29 is driven (lighted) at the time of the last variation effect that develops to the jackpot, the player recognizes that the timing for determining the jackpot game is approaching. Can enjoy the game while feeling the expectation. In addition, the driving of the light emitting agent 29 can enhance the feeling of excitement when the jackpot game is confirmed. Furthermore, even if the player does not focus on the display content of the display screen 28, the player can only recognize the driving state of the rotating lamp 14 (the emission color of the light emitter 160, the turning speed of the reflector 161), and the probability of occurrence of a big hit game. Can be recognized sensuously. Thereby, the playability of the pachinko machine 1 is increased, and it becomes possible to enhance the player's gaming interest.

  Further, when the “non-reach effect” of “F1” is displayed on the display screen 28, the light emitter 160 does not emit light and the reflector 161 does not turn. Further, when the “non-reach effect” of “F2” is displayed on the display screen 28, the state in which the light emitter 160 emits light blue and the reflector 161 is turned at a turning speed of 0.5 / s is 2 Continue for seconds. In this way, by changing the driving mode of the rotating lamp 14, the player's gaming interest is improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, as shown in the case where “pseudo ream (“ variable effect ”4 times) + reach effect” is designated (“E2”), the rotating lamp 14 is turned on at the first variable effect. The light emission of the light emitter 160 and the turning of the reflector 161 are not performed (none, 0 / s (8 seconds)), and “2 rotations / s (8 seconds) → 2.5 rotations / s (8 seconds) → 3 rotations / s (8 seconds) → 4.5 rotations / s (100 seconds) ”, and the emission color of the light emitter 160 is changed to“ green (8 seconds) → pink (8 seconds) ) → Rainbow (8 seconds) → Yellow (100 seconds) ”. In this way, by changing the drive control of the rotating lamp 14 at the time of the pseudo continuous variation effect and adding an accent to the notification effect, it is possible to change the player's psychological situation and further enhance the player's interest It has become.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, in the case of developing into a jackpot game, the luminescent color of the illuminant 160 and the reflection of the reflector 161 during the display of the final display displayed on the display screen 28 after each effect symbol is displayed. The turning speed and the driving mode of the light emitting accessory 29 are determined. In this way, when the jackpot is confirmed, the light emitter 160 emits light with a light emission color that easily attracts the player's attention, and the reflector 161 is swung at a high speed (6 rotations / s). By driving (flashing) the object 29, a big hit confirmation notice with a strong impact is given.

  Note that the turning speed of the reflector 161 defined in FIGS. 13 and 14 may be an average value or a maximum value. Further, control may be performed to increase the turning speed of the reflector 161 with the same acceleration from the timing of starting the turning of the reflector 161 to the turning speed defined in FIG. 13 and FIG. You may perform control which accelerates the turning speed of the reflector 161 so that it may become the defined turning speed. For example, in the case where a specific pseudo continuous variation effect is executed and the turning speed is set to 1.5 rotations / s and the turning time is set to 8 seconds in FIGS. After accelerating the turning speed of the reflector 161 so that the speed becomes 1.5 seconds / s, the reflector 161 is controlled to turn at a turning speed of 1.5 revolutions / s for the remaining 7 seconds. Also good. Further, for example, after the turning speed of the reflector 161 is accelerated so that the turning speed becomes 1.5 seconds / s in 2 seconds, the reflector is turned at a turning speed of 1.5 rotations / s for the remaining 6 seconds. 161 may be controlled to turn. Note that, by controlling as described above, the turning speed of the reflector 161 changes even during the same performance, so that the player can visually observe the change in the turning speed of the reflector 161, thereby causing continuous continuous fluctuations. The number of times can be recognized. Thereby, the game interest of the pachinko machine 1 is improved. Note that the turning speed and the turning time described above are examples, and other values may be used.

  Moreover, you may determine the luminescent color of the light-emitting body 160 for every aspect of the turning speed change of the above-mentioned reflector 161. FIG. For example, after accelerating the turning speed of the reflector 161 so that the turning speed becomes 1.5 seconds / s in 1 second, the reflector 161 is turned at 1.5 turns / s for the remaining 7 seconds. Is turned, the light emitting body 160 emits blue light, and on the other hand, the turning speed of the reflector 161 is accelerated so that the turning speed becomes 1.5 seconds / s in 2 seconds. After that, when the reflector 161 is rotated at the rotation speed of 1.5 rotations / s for the remaining 6 seconds, the emission color of the light emitter 160 may be controlled to emit purple. Thereby, the player can easily distinguish the mode of pseudo continuous variation by visually recognizing the light emission color of the light emitter 160, and thus can make more various game state notifications. Thereby, especially in the relationship between the turning acceleration and the color, the pachinko machine 1's gaming interest is improved. Note that the emission colors described above are merely examples, and other colors and other values may be used.

  Further, control may be performed so that the emission color gradually changes from the light emission start timing of the light emitter 160 until the emission color determined in FIGS. In this case, the emission color of the light emitter 160 may be changed in synchronization with the change in the turning speed of the reflector 161 described above. For example, after accelerating the turning speed of the reflector 161 so that the turning speed becomes 1.5 seconds / s in 1 second, the reflector 161 is turned at 1.5 turns / s for the remaining 7 seconds. In the case of controlling to turn, the light emitter 160 may emit yellow light for 1 second, and then the light emitter may emit purple light for the remaining 7 seconds. Further, after accelerating the turning speed of the reflector 161 so that the turning speed becomes 1.5 seconds / s in 2 seconds, the reflector 161 is turned at 1.5 turns / s for the remaining 6 seconds. In the case of controlling to turn, the light emitter 160 may emit blue light for 2 seconds, and then the light emitter 160 may emit purple light for the remaining 6 seconds. By performing the above-described control, it is possible for the player to distinguish the quasi-continuous variation mode by visually recognizing the light emission color of the light-emitting body 160, so that various game state notifications can be made It becomes. Thereby, especially in the relationship between the turning acceleration and the color change, the gaming interest of the pachinko machine 1 is improved. Note that the emission color and emission time described above are merely examples, and other colors and other values may be used.

  Hereinafter, the sub integrated substrate processing performed in the sub integrated substrate 117 will be described with reference to FIG. When the sub-integrated substrate processing is started, it is first determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received (S201). If received (S201: YES), the variation pattern specified by the command is stored in the variation pattern storage area of the RAM 132 (S202). Then, a random number is acquired, and a sub effect symbol determination table (see FIG. 13) is referred to, and an effect symbol to be displayed on the display screen 28 and a driving mode of the rotating lamp 14 (the turning speed of the reflector 161, the light emitter 160). (Emission color and driving time), and the driving mode and driving time of the light-emitting accessory 29 are determined (S203).

  Next, based on the determined mode, control for starting the variation effect by the display screen 28, the effect lamps 31 to 33, and the speaker 48 is performed (S204). Thereby, the display of the variation effect determined in the display screen 28 is started.

  Next, the reflector 161 is turned based on the turning speed and turning time of the reflector 161 determined based on the sub effect design determination table (see FIG. 13), and the emission color and emission time of the light emitter 160. Control for causing 160 to emit light is performed (S205). Next, based on the driving mode of the luminescent combination 29 determined based on the sub effect design determination table (see FIG. 13), control for causing the luminescent combination 29 to emit light is performed (S206). Specifically, in order to drive the reflector 161 and the light emitter 160 in the determined mode, and to drive the light emitting agent 29 based on the determined mode, control is performed on the illumination board 115. A command is sent. And it returns to judgment of S201.

  The light emission color of the light emitter 160, the turning speed of the reflector 161, and the drive mode of the light emitting agent 29 are set to the following modes (light emission color, rotation speed, drive mode) after the determined time has elapsed. And driving based on the set conditions. For example, when the pseudo-continuous (“twice effect” twice) + reach effect in FIG. 13 is designated, the light emission color of the light emitter 160 is blue, and the turning speed of the reflector 161 is 1.5 revolutions / second. Drive as. Then, after the elapse of 8 seconds, the light emission color of the light emitter 160 is set to green, and the turning speed of the reflector 161 is driven to 2 rotations / s. Then, after the elapse of 8 seconds, the luminescent color of the illuminant 160 is changed to yellow, the turning speed of the reflector 161 is driven at 2.5 rev / s, and the luminescent accessory 29 is driven (lighted). Here, the timing at which the driving mode of the rotating lamp 14 and the driving mode of the light-emitting accessory 29 are switched is synchronized with the switching timing of the changing effect displayed on the display screen 28. As a result, it is possible to show the player as if both are driving in conjunction. By controlling in this way, it is possible to diversify the game state notification mode, so that it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

  If the variation pattern designation command has not been received (S201: NO), it is determined whether a special symbol stop command has been received (S207). If it has been received (S207: YES), the variation effect that has been executed is terminated, and the effect symbol on the display screen 28 is determined and displayed (S208). Next, at the same time as confirming display on the display screen 28, the light emitter 160 of the rotating lamp 14 emits light in a predetermined color (red) based on the condition determined based on the random number acquired in S203, and the reflector 161 is set. A process of turning at a turning speed (6 rotations / s) is performed (S208). Subsequently, the process which makes the light emission accessory 29 light-emit is performed (S210). Since the display effect from the display screen 28 and the driving of the rotating lamp 14 and the driving of the light emitting agent 29 can be linked to notify the player of the jackpot confirmation, an effect with an impact is performed. Is possible. Then, the process returns to S201.

  If a special symbol stop command has not been received (S207: NO), it is determined whether a jackpot game start command has been received (S211). If it is received (S211: YES), processing for starting the effect during the jackpot game is performed (S212), and the process returns to the determination of S201. If the jackpot game start command has not been received (S211: NO), it is determined whether or not another command has been received (S213). If received (S213: YES), depending on the received command Various processes are performed (S214), and the process returns to the determination in S201. If no command has been received (S213: NO), the process directly returns to the determination in S201.

  Next, an effect aspect of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating part of the contents of the production mode in the pachinko machine 1 in correspondence with the passage of time. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the effect mode in the case where the jackpot is determined after the pseudo continuous variation effect (three times), corresponding to the passage of time.

  As shown in FIG. 16, on the display screen 28, after a total of three fluctuation effects are displayed, reach is determined, and then reach effects are displayed. Then, after a predetermined time has passed, the jackpot confirmation display is performed. In addition, the display time during which each effect is displayed on the display screen 28 is as follows: change effect (first time): 8 seconds, change effect (second time): 8 seconds, change effect (third time): 8 seconds, reach effect: (100 seconds). In this way, the pachinko machine 1 displays a plurality of variable effects on the display screen 28 at the time of a single jackpot lottery so that it appears to the player as if the jackpot lottery is performed multiple times. Therefore, the expectation that the player will develop into a jackpot game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the light emitter 160 of the rotating lamp 14 starts to emit light at the timing when the display of the variation effect is started on the display screen 28. Then, the emission color is sequentially changed at the timing of the change effect switching. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the light emitter 160 emits blue light during the period when the first variation effect is displayed on the display screen 28. Then, when the display screen 28 is switched and the second variation effect is displayed, the light emission color of the light emitter 160 is switched to green. Then, the light emitter 160 emits light in green during the period when the second variation effect is displayed on the display screen 28. Furthermore, when the display on the display screen 28 is switched and the third variation effect is displayed, the light emission color of the light emitter 160 is switched to pink. Then, during the period when the third variation effect is displayed on the display screen 28, the light emitter 160 is caused to emit light in pink. When the display on the display screen 28 is switched and the reach establishment and reach effect are displayed, the light emission color of the light emitter 160 is switched to yellow, and the light emitter 160 is yellow in the period during which the reach effect is displayed. To emit light. When the display on the display screen 28 is switched and the jackpot final display is displayed, the light emission color of the light emitter 160 is switched to red. In this way, by changing the emission color of the light emitter 160 according to the number of fluctuations of the pseudo continuous effect variation, the player is notified of the continuous number of variation effects and urges the player to be alerted. By making the light emitter 160 emit light in red, it is notified that the jackpot has been determined.

  In addition, the reflector 161 of the rotating lamp 14 starts the turning of the reflector 161 at the timing when the display of the variation effect is started on the display screen 28. Then, the turning speed of the reflector 161 is changed at the timing when the change effect is switched. Then, as the number of repetitions of the variation effect increases, the turning speed of the reflector 161 is changed at high speed. In the example shown in FIG. 16, during the period when the first variation effect is displayed on the display screen 28, the reflector 161 turns at a turning speed of 1.5 rotations / s. Then, when the display on the display screen 28 is switched and the second variation effect is displayed, the turning speed of the reflector 161 is switched to 2 rotations / s. Then, the reflector 161 is turned at a turning speed of 2 rotations / s while the second variation effect is displayed on the display screen 28. Furthermore, when the display on the display screen 28 is switched and the third variation effect is displayed, the turning speed of the reflector 161 is switched to 2.5 rotations / s. Then, the reflector 161 is turned at a turning speed of 2.5 rotations / s during the period in which the third variation effect is displayed on the display screen 28. Then, when the display on the display screen 28 is switched and the reach establishment and reach effect are displayed, the turning speed of the reflector 161 is switched to 3 rotations / s, and the period during which the reach effect is displayed is 3 rotations / s. The reflector 161 is turned at the turning speed of s. Then, when the display on the display screen 28 is switched and the jackpot final display is displayed, the turning speed of the reflector 161 is switched to 6 rotations / s. In this way, by gradually increasing the turning speed of the reflector 161, the player is informed of the number of continuous fluctuation effects, and the player's expectation is gradually raised, and the player's attention is further increased. By rotating the reflector 161 at a high-speed rotation that is easy to attract, the player is notified that the jackpot has been determined.

  Further, the luminescent combination 29 is turned on when reach establishment and reach effect are displayed on the display screen 28. Then, when the display on the display screen 28 is switched and the jackpot confirmation display is made, the flashing light is emitted. In this way, by emitting the light-emitting combination 29 in the reach state, the player is notified that the jackpot game is about to be determined, and the light-emitting combination 29 is blinked at the timing of jackpot game determination. To notify the player that the jackpot has been confirmed.

  As described above, drive control of the rotating lamp 14 (light emission color control of the light emitter 160, turning speed control of the reflector 161, and time control thereof) and drive control (and time control) of the light emitting agent 29 are performed. This makes it possible to diversify the game state notifications. Since the revolving light 14 has a greater impact on the player during driving than other lighting devices, the player is expected to start some advantageous gaming state when the revolving light 14 is driven. Will be held. By utilizing this effect and driving the rotating lamp in the “reach state” of the pachinko machine 1, it becomes possible to notify the player of the game state. Further, by controlling the emission color of the light emitter 160 and the turning speed of the reflector 161, various notification modes can be expressed to the player. It is possible to notify the player of various gaming states.

  Further, in the “reach state”, the probability that the player will start the jackpot game is changed by changing the emission color of the light emitter 160 of the rotating lamp 14 and the turning speed of the reflector 161 according to the probability of developing to a jackpot game. Can be recognized, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment interest. In the present embodiment, the probability of developing into a big hit game increases as the number of fluctuation effects of the pseudo continuous fluctuation effect increases, and accordingly, the turning speed of the reflector 161 is changed at a high speed. Thereby, the player can easily recognize the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 only by visually recognizing the driving mode of the rotating lamp 14 even if the notification of the gaming state from the display screen 28 is not fully understood. Is possible.

  Further, in the “reach state”, the number of repetitions of the variable effect is given to the player by changing the light emission color of the light emitter 160 of the rotating lamp 14 and the turning speed of the reflector 161 according to the number of times of the variable effect. Can be notified. Thereby, the player can recognize the number of repetitions of the variation effect.

  Further, the change of the effect mode displayed on the display screen 28, the drive mode of the rotating lamp 14 (light emission control of the light emitter 160, the turning speed control of the reflector 161), and the drive mode of the light emitting agent 29 are synchronized. By doing so, an effect is given to the player as if the display screen 28 and the revolving light 14 are driven in conjunction with each other. Thereby, it is possible to diversify the production mode of the pachinko machine 1. Therefore, it is possible to easily notify the player of a more complicated game mode, and the player can play a game while enjoying various effect modes.

  The first start port 15 and the second start port (not shown) in FIG. 1 correspond to the “start port” of the present invention, and whether or not a game ball has won the start port in S21 and S25 of FIG. The CPU 121 that performs the process of determining whether or not corresponds to the “detection means” of the present invention, and the CPU 121 that performs the process of acquiring the big hit random number in S24 and S28 corresponds to the “hit random number acquisition means” of the present invention, In S48 and S64 of FIG. 12, the CPU 121 that performs the process of determining whether or not a big hit is equivalent to the “hit judging means” of the present invention. In S210 of FIG. 15, the big hit game effect is started and the big hit game is executed. The CPU 134 that performs processing corresponds to the “winning game execution means” of the present invention.

  Further, in S203 of FIG. 15, the CPU 134 that performs processing for acquiring a random number corresponds to the “notification mode random number acquisition unit” of the present invention, and the acquired random number corresponds to the “notification mode random number” of the present invention. Further, in S203 of FIG. 15, the CPU 134 that performs the process of determining the emission color and the turning speed according to the random number corresponds to the “light emission color determining means” and the “turning speed determining means” of the present invention. The CPU 134 that performs the process of causing the light emitter 160 to emit light corresponds to the “light emission control unit” of the present invention, and the CPU 134 that performs the process of rotating the reflector 161 corresponds to the “turning control unit” of the present invention.

  2 corresponds to the “act” of the present invention. In 203 of FIG. 15, the CPU 134 that performs the process of determining the driving mode of the accessory according to the random number is “ The CPU 134 that performs the process of driving the light-emitting accessory 29 in S206 corresponds to the “actual accessory driving control means” of the present invention.

  Further, in S203 of FIG. 15, the CPU 134 that performs the process of determining the light emission time of the light emitter and the turning time of the reflector according to the random number corresponds to the “time determination means” of the present invention. The CPU 134 that performs control to emit light corresponds to the “light emission control means” of the present invention. Further, the display screen 28 in FIG. 1 corresponds to the “display unit” of the present invention. In S203 of FIG. 15, the CPU 134 that performs the process of determining the production contents from the random number in the “display symbol determination unit” of the present invention. Correspondingly, the CPU 134 that performs the process of displaying the determined variation effect on the display screen 28 in S204 corresponds to the “display control means” of the present invention.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change is possible.

  In the present embodiment, the turning speed is set so that the turning speed of the reflector 161 increases as the repetition of the fluctuation effect of the pseudo continuous fluctuation effect increases, but the present invention sets the turning speed. It is not limited to. Accordingly, the reflector 161 may be swung in advance at a high turning speed when the number of times of pseudo continuous fluctuation effect is repeated. In this way, the player can recognize the probability of developing into a big hit game only by visually recognizing the turning speed of the first reflector 161 at the time of the pseudo continuous variation effect. Since it is possible to prepare for the jackpot game, the gaming interest is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the drive control of the rotating lamp 14 (light emission of the light emitter 160, turning of the reflector 161) is performed only at the time of jackpot determination, but the rotating lamp 14 may be driven during the jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, the light emission color of the light emitter 160 at the time of jackpot determination is constant (red), but the light emission color of the light emitter 160 at the time of jackpot determination may be changed according to the variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, the turning speed of the reflector 161 at the time of jackpot determination is fixed, but the turning speed of the reflector 161 at the time of jackpot determination may be changed according to the variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 134 controls to start the turning of the reflector 161 at the timing of starting the display of the variable effect displayed on the display screen 28, but the present invention is limited to this control method. It is not a thing. Therefore, the reflector 161 may be controlled to start turning after a predetermined time has elapsed from the display start timing of the variable effect displayed on the display screen 28.

  In the present embodiment, the setting of the turning time of the reflector 161 of the rotating light 14 in the case of notifying the player of the determination result of “normal state—big hit” is exemplified. Even when notifying the player of the determination result of “state-big hit” and “short-time state-out”, the reflector 161 of the rotating lamp 14 may be turned.

  In the present embodiment, the turning time of the reflector 161 is set to be variable (8 seconds, 100 seconds, etc.) in order to be the same as the display time of the variable effect displayed on the display screen 28. Is not limited to this setting. Therefore, the turning time of the reflector 161 may be set as a fixed time.

  In such a case, the turning time of the reflector 161 when the determination result is “big hit” and the turning time of the reflector 161 when the determination result is “out of” may be set differently. Good. For example, the turning time of the reflector 161 when the determination result is “big hit” may be set to be long, and the turning time of the reflector 161 when the determination result is “displacement” may be set to be short. Conversely, the turning time of the reflector 161 when the determination result is “big hit” may be set short, and the turning time of the reflector 161 when the determination result is “out” may be set long. By setting in this way, it is possible to notify the player whether the determination result is “big hit” or “out of place” depending on the length of the turn time. It becomes easy to grasp the determination result of whether or not there is “out of”.

  In addition, the turning time of the reflector 161 at the time of “reach effect” may be set to be different from the turning time of the reflector 161 at the time of “non-reach effect”. By setting in this way, the player can easily determine the performance of the pachinko machine 1 depending on the length of the turn time, and also distinguish between the case where the probability of occurrence of a big hit game is high and the case where it is low Becomes easy.

  In addition, the turning time and turning speed of the reflector 161 when the gaming state is in the short-time state and the turning time and turning speed of the reflector 161 when the gaming state branches in the non-short-time state are set to be different. Also good.

  Further, the turning time and the turning speed of the reflector 161 may be set so that the gaming state is different from the normal state short state, the probability variation short state, and the probability variation non-short state state. Further, in such a case, the sub effect symbol setting table in each of the normal time short state, the probability variation short time state, and the probability variation non-time short state is stored separately from the table shown in FIG. 13, and this table is referred to. Thus, the fluctuation pattern, the turning speed and the turning time of the reflector 161 are determined. By setting in this way, the player grasps the gaming state of the normal time short state, the probability variation short state, and the probability variation non-short state by confirming the turning speed and turning time of the reflector 161. It becomes possible.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a storage area of a RAM 122 of a main board 111. FIG. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 1st jackpot relation information storage area 5205 of RAM122. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a storage area of a ROM 123 of a main board 111. FIG. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table for notifying the result of the first jackpot determination. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table for notifying the result of the second jackpot determination. 5 is a flowchart of main processing executed by a CPU 121 of the main board 111. It is a flowchart of a subroutine of special symbol processing executed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of a subroutine of special symbol processing executed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of a subroutine of special symbol processing executed in the main processing. It is a conceptual diagram which shows a part of sub production | presentation symbol determination table. It is a conceptual diagram which shows a part of sub production | presentation symbol determination table. 10 is a flowchart of sub integrated substrate processing in the sub integrated substrate 117. It is explanatory drawing explaining the content of a part of the production | presentation aspect in the pachinko machine 1 corresponding to progress of time.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 12 Normal symbol start gate 14 Rotating light 15 First start port 16 Big prize opening 28 Display screen 29 Luminous accessory 111 Main board 121 CPU
122 RAM
123 ROM
113 Production control board 115 Illumination board 116 Relay board 117 Sub-integrated board 134 CPU
132 RAM
133 ROM
160 Light Emitter 161 Reflector

Claims (7)

Detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball to the start port provided in the game board;
A winning random number acquiring means for acquiring a winning random number that is a random number for determining whether or not to execute a winning game advantageous to the player due to the detection of the game ball by the detecting means;
Hit determination means for determining whether or not the winning random number acquired by the winning random number acquisition means is a predetermined random number determined to be winning in advance;
In a gaming machine comprising a winning game executing means for executing a winning game when the winning determining means determines that the winning random number is a predetermined random number,
A light emitter capable of emitting light in a plurality of emission colors;
A reflector capable of turning around the light emitter and reflecting the light of the light emitter;
Notification mode random number acquisition means for acquiring a notification mode random number, which is a random number for determining a notification mode for notifying the player of the gaming state of the gaming machine;
A light emission color determination means for determining a light emission color of the light emitter based on a notification aspect random number acquired by the notification aspect random number acquisition means;
A turning speed determining means for determining a turning speed of the reflector based on the notification aspect random number acquired by the notification aspect random number acquiring means;
Light emission control means for causing the light emitter to emit light in the light emission color determined by the light emission color determination means;
A gaming machine comprising: a turning control means for turning the reflector at a turning speed determined by the turning speed determining means. A role for notifying the game state,
An accessory driving method determination unit that determines a driving method of the accessory based on the notification mode random number acquired by the notification mode random number acquisition unit;
An accessory driving control means for driving the accessory based on the driving method determined by the accessory driving method determining means;
The light emission control means, the turning control means, and the accessory drive control means are:
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed so that light emission of the light emitter, turning of the reflector, and driving of the accessory are executed simultaneously. The emission color determining means includes
In order to notify the player that there is a high probability that a winning game will be started by the winning game executing means, the emission color is determined in association with the magnitude of the probability,
The turning speed determining means includes
In order to notify the player that there is a high probability that a winning game will be started by the winning game executing means, the turning speed is determined in association with the magnitude of the probability. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. Based on the notification mode random number acquired by the notification mode random number acquisition unit, comprising a time determination unit that determines the light emission time of the light emitter and the turning time of the reflector,
The light emission control means includes
The light emitter is caused to emit light based on the light emission time determined by the time determining means,
The turning control means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the reflector is turned based on the turning time determined by the time determining means. Display means for displaying a design;
Based on the notification mode random number acquired by the notification mode random number acquisition unit, a display symbol determination unit that determines a display symbol to be displayed on the display unit;
Based on the display symbol determined by the display symbol determining unit, the display unit is controlled to display the display symbol, and after the symbol is variably displayed, the variation determining effect is performed to display the symbol after the symbol is changed. Display control means for executing an effect indicating the determination result,
The emission color determining means includes
Determining the emission color for each display period of the variable effect displayed on the display means by the display control means;
The turning speed determining means includes
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the turning speed is determined for each display period of the variable effect displayed on the display means by the display control means. The emission color determining means includes
Determine the emission color during variation display in the variation effect and the emission color during final display,
The turning speed determining means includes
6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein a turning speed during variation display and a turning speed during final display are determined in the variation effect. The turning speed determining means includes
7. The turning speed is determined so that the turning speed when notifying one gaming state is different from the turning speed when notifying another gaming state. The gaming machine described.

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