JP2010046534A - Game machine, performance board, and program that the performance board runs - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the effect of a performance making a chance button to be operated in a game. <P>SOLUTION: A performance execution section 404 executes a special jackpot performance (414) when a special jackpot performance (414) which cannot be seen in an ordinary jackpot performance is chosen on the basis of jackpot information received from a main board and the chance button is depressed a prescribed number of times during a notification urging the depression of the chance button. Thus the game machine can increase players' expectation and improve the effect of a performance by increasing the rarity of the special jackpot performance. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a production board, and a program to be executed by the production board, and in particular, a pachinko gaming machine including a main board, a production board, and a predetermined button that can be pressed by a player during the game, and the pachinko machine The present invention relates to an effect board mounted on a gaming machine and a program to be executed by the effect board.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters a specific start winning opening, three symbols (for example, three rows) displayed on the display unit (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) move from top to bottom. The pachinko game machine and its control method are widely used. ing.

  In such a gaming machine, reach is achieved when the same or related symbols in two of the three rows are aligned on the active line, and after the reach, the symbols that are aligned on the active line in the remaining columns are If it is the same as or related to the symbol in the row, it will be a big win and a big prize opening will be opened and a big win game will be possible. The jackpot game is performed when the effect board that executes the reach effect when the reach is confirmed receives the jackpot information output from the main board.

  A gaming machine capable of jackpot gaming is equipped with a predetermined button that can be pressed by the player during the game, and executes the reach effect when the reach is confirmed, and is also predetermined for the player during the reach effect being executed. There is a notification that prompts the user to press a button (a so-called chance button) (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). By urging the player to press a predetermined button during the reach production, the player can be aware that he / she is reaching, and by pressing the predetermined button, the player's game awareness is increased, It is possible to further entertain the game. However, since the main board determines the time until the big winning opening is opened at the time of the big hit, the presentation by the display device is performed at the time designated from the main board. In other words, since the effect time by the display device is determined by the main board, the effect time cannot be shortened or extended on the effect board.

JP 2005-095232 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, when the jackpot information is received from the main board, the jackpot game can be performed regardless of whether or not the player has pressed the predetermined button. Prompting the user to press the predetermined button is merely a presentation, and even if the player forgets to press the predetermined button, it is predicted by the player that a big hit will occur immediately. There was a problem of reduction.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine, a production board, and a program to be executed by the production board that can improve the production effect of operating a predetermined button in a game in order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the prior art. And

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the effect board according to the present invention is the effect of the gaming machine including the main board, the effect board, and a predetermined button that can be pressed by the player during the game. A jackpot information receiving means for receiving jackpot information from the main board, a button pressing signal receiving means for receiving a button pressing signal when the predetermined button is pressed by a player, and the jackpot information receiving Based on the jackpot information received by the means, an effect executing means for performing a reach effect and notifying the player to press the predetermined button a predetermined number of times during the reach effect being executed. And based on the jackpot information received by the jackpot information receiving means, the jackpot effect corresponding to the jackpot information or the jackpot An effect selection means for selecting a dedicated jackpot effect that cannot be seen in the effect, wherein the effect execution means selects the dedicated jackpot effect by the effect selection means, and the notification is made In the meantime, when the button press signal is received by the button press signal receiving means for the predetermined number of times, the dedicated jackpot effect is executed, the jackpot effect is selected by the effect selecting means, and the notification is made The jackpot effect is executed when the button press signal is received by the button press signal receiving means during the predetermined number of times.

  In addition, the effect board according to the present invention is the above-described invention, wherein the effect execution unit selects the button press signal while the dedicated jackpot effect is selected by the effect selection unit and the notification is performed. When the button pressing signal is received the predetermined number of times by the receiving means, the jackpot transition effect is executed in conjunction with the reception of the button pressing signal, and then the dedicated jackpot effect is executed.

  Further, in the production board according to the present invention, in the above invention, the jackpot information is a normal jackpot, a probability variation jackpot where the probability of the next jackpot varies, or a time shortening jackpot which shortens the symbol variation time by a predetermined number of revolutions, It is characterized by indicating that one of the jackpots has occurred.

  In addition, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes the above-described effect board.

  The program according to the present invention is a program to be executed by the effect board of a gaming machine including a main board, an effect board, and a predetermined button that can be pressed by a player during a game. Jackpot information receiving step for receiving jackpot information from the player, a button press signal receiving step for receiving a button press signal when the player presses the predetermined button, and the jackpot information received by the jackpot information receiving step And performing a reach effect, and an effect execution step for notifying the player to press the predetermined button a predetermined number of times during the reach effect being executed, and the jackpot information receiving step. Based on the received jackpot information, the jackpot presentation corresponding to the jackpot information or the jackpot presentation An effect selection step of selecting a dedicated jackpot effect that cannot be performed is executed by the effect board, and the effect execution step is performed such that the dedicated jackpot effect is selected by the effect selection step and the notification is performed. When the button press signal is received the predetermined number of times by the button press signal receiving step, the dedicated jackpot effect is executed, and the jackpot effect is selected by the effect selection step, and The jackpot effect is executed when the button press signal is received the predetermined number of times in the button press signal receiving step while the notification is being performed.

  According to the gaming machine, the production board, and the program to be executed by the production board according to the present invention, by depressing a predetermined button positively according to the notice, the production is produced so that the hit is affected. There is an effect that the production effect can be improved.

It is a front view which shows an example of the pachinko game machine of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the external appearance of an operation part. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the effect control part (effect board | substrate) concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content in the symbol display part in the reach production concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content in the symbol display part in the chance button press notification (effect) concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content in the symbol display part in the chance button press notification (effect) concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content in the symbol display part in the jackpot transfer effect concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content in the symbol display part in the normal jackpot transfer effect concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content in the symbol display part in the probability fluctuation jackpot transition effect concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content in the symbol display part in the jackpot production concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content in the symbol display part in the offshoot production concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content in the symbol display part in the promotion effect concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content in the symbol display part in the promotion effect concerning this Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an effect control part (effect board | substrate). It is a flowchart which shows another processing procedure of an effect control part (effect board | substrate). It is a flowchart which shows another processing procedure of an effect control part (effect board | substrate).

(Embodiment)
Exemplary embodiments of a gaming machine, an effect board, and a program executed by the effect board according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Basic configuration of gaming machine)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine which is one of the gaming machines of the present invention. The gaming machine of the present invention includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 292 in FIG. 2) is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. A plurality of nails (not shown) are provided in the game area 103, and the game ball is dropped in various directions, and a windmill or a prize opening that changes the fall direction of the game ball is placed in the middle of the fall. Is arranged.

  A display unit 104 is arranged at the center of the game area 103 of the game board 101. As the display unit 104, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) is used. Below the display unit 104, a start winning opening 105 for starting winning is arranged. On the left side of the display unit 104, a winning gate 106 is provided.

  The winning gate 106 is provided to detect the passing of the game ball and perform a lottery to open the start winning opening 105 for a predetermined time. A normal winning opening 107 is disposed on the side of the display unit 104 or below. When a game ball wins the normal winning opening 107, the number of winning balls (for example, 10) at the time of the normal winning is paid out. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 108 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  The display unit 104 described above starts changing the display of a plurality of symbols when a game ball wins a specific winning opening (at the time of starting winning), and the symbols stop after a predetermined time. When specific symbols (for example, “777”) are prepared at the time of the stop, a big hit state is obtained. In the big win state, the predetermined winning opening 109 located below is repeatedly opened for a predetermined period (for example, 15 rounds), and the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning game balls is paid out.

  A frame member 110 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 110 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the frame member 110 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side. Thereby, the gaming machine of the present embodiment can be made more conspicuous than other types of gaming machines that do not include the frame member 110. By making the gaming machine conspicuous, it is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine and to strengthen the deterrent against fraudulent acts on the gaming machine.

  In the frame member 110, the effect light portions 111 are provided on the two sides on the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103. Each effect light unit 111 includes a plurality of lights 112. Each light 112 irradiates a player in front of the gaming machine, and the light irradiation direction can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves along the abdomen from the top of the player. Each light 112 is driven by a motor (see reference numeral 272 in FIG. 2) provided in the effect light unit 111 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

  In addition, each light 112 can irradiate the surroundings of the gaming machine, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the gaming machine. Each light 112 is driven by a motor (see reference numeral 272 in FIG. 2) provided in the effect light unit 111 so as to rotate the light irradiation direction. The motor that is driven to rotate the direction of light irradiation from each light 112 is a motor different from the motor that changes the direction of light irradiation from each light 112 in the vertical direction.

  The effect light unit 111 can change the irradiation direction of the light irradiated from the entire effect light unit 111 in three dimensions by rotating the irradiation direction of the light irradiated from each light 112 while changing the vertical direction. it can.

  The light irradiation direction is changed when, for example, a big hit state is reached. Accordingly, the player and the surroundings of the gaming machine can be sequentially irradiated to inform the surroundings that the gaming machine is in the big hit state, and the attention of the player who has been in the big hit state can be increased. . Accordingly, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling due to the attention, and to continuously or repeatedly use the gaming machine of the present embodiment, thereby improving the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  Further, the light irradiation direction may be made different when an abnormal situation different from that in a normal game occurs, for example, when some illegal act is performed on the gaming machine. As a result, it is possible to quickly find an abnormal situation such as an illegal act, and to strengthen the deterrence against the illegal act on the gaming machine after the next time.

  An operation handle 113 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 110. The operation handle 113 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 110 described above, the operation handle 113 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 113 includes a firing instruction member 114 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 114 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 113 so as to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player. The launcher causes the game ball to be launched when the firing instruction member 114 is directly operated by the player. Although not described because it is a known technique, the operation handle 113 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 114.

  A light emitting unit (see reference numeral 263 in FIG. 2) is provided inside the operation handle 113. The light emitting unit includes a plurality of LEDs (see reference numeral 273 in FIG. 2) that emit light when energized. The light emitting unit, for example, energizes the LED when it becomes a big hit state, and causes the LED to emit light. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player and the surroundings that the gaming machine is in the big hit state, and the degree of attention of the player in the big hit state can be increased.

  The light emitting unit includes a reflecting member that reflects light emitted from the LED, and a motor (see reference numeral 274 in FIG. 2) that rotates the reflecting member so as to change the direction of reflection by the reflecting member. The light emitting unit can increase the effect of causing the light emitting unit to emit light by reflecting the light emitted from the LED in multiple directions using the reflecting member.

In this way, by causing the light emitting unit to emit light and conspicuous light emission from the light emitting unit, it is possible to let the player and the surroundings know that the gaming machine is in the big hit state, and the player who has hit the big hit state The degree of attention can be increased. Then, by raising the player's attention level, the player who has been in a big hit state is given an uplifting feeling by being noted, and the gaming machine of this embodiment is continuously or repeatedly used, The operating rate of the machine can be improved.

  On the upper side and the side of the symbol display unit 104 (on the right side in FIG. 1), there are provided effects (hereinafter referred to as “effects”) 115, 116. The directors 115 and 116 in the gaming machine of the present embodiment schematically represent a part of the Japanese sword (the vicinity of the samurai). The directors 115 and 116 are provided so as to be movable along the longitudinal direction of the directors 115 and 116 as if the blade is pulled out from the sheath and the pulled blade is returned to the sheath again.

  The production role 115 is driven by a solenoid (see reference numeral 275 in FIG. 2), and the production role 116 is driven by a motor (see reference numeral 276 in FIG. 2). By driving the similar directors 115 and 116 with different types of driving sources, it is possible to cause the directors 115 and 116 to perform their own movements, thereby increasing the stage effect.

  In the frame member 110, a chance button 117 that accepts an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The operation of the chance button 117 is effective only while guidance for prompting the operation of the chance button 117 is displayed, for example, in the case of a specific reach effect during the game.

  In the frame member 110, a cross key 118 is provided next to the chance button 117. The chance button 117 and the cross key 118 constitute an operation unit (see reference numeral 300 in FIG. 3). In addition, the frame member 110 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 277 in FIG. 2) that outputs sound.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control unit of the gaming machine. The control unit 200 includes a plurality of control units. In the example shown in the figure, a main control unit 201, an effect control unit 202, and a prize ball control unit 203 are included. The main control unit 201 controls basic operations related to gaming of the gaming machine. The production control unit 202 controls the production operation during the game. The prize ball control unit 203 controls the number of prize balls to be paid out.

  The main control unit 201 includes a CPU 211 that executes basic processing as the game content progresses, and a RAM 213 that functions as a data work area when the CPU 211 performs arithmetic processing based on a program stored in the ROM 212. . The main control unit 201 realizes its function by, for example, a main board.

  On the input side of the main control unit 201, a start winning port detection unit 221 that detects a winning ball that has won a winning winning port 105, a gate detection unit 222 that detects a game ball that has passed through the winning gate 106, and a normal win A normal winning port detecting unit 223 that detects a game ball won in the mouth 107, a big winning port detecting unit 224 that detects a winning ball won in the big winning port 109, and a voice control unit 255 are connected.

  Connected to the input side of the effect control unit 202 is a chance button detection unit 220 that detects that the chance button 117 has been operated. Although illustration is omitted, on the input side of the production control unit 202, it is detected that the character or figure selected by the cursor key is specified and “ENTER” for confirming the specified character or figure is operated. A detection unit that performs this function may be provided instead of or in addition to the chance button detection unit 220.

The detection units 220 to 224 can be configured using proximity switches or the like. The detection result by the chance button detection unit 220 is input to the effect control unit 202. Detection results from the start winning port detection unit 221, the gate detection unit 222, the normal winning port detection unit 223, and the big winning port detection unit 224 are input to the main control unit 201.

  A prize winning opening / closing part 231 is connected to the output side of the main control part 201, and the opening / closing of the prize winning opening / closing part 231 is controlled. The special prize opening / closing unit 231 has a function of opening the special prize opening 109 for a certain period of time when a big hit is made, and is configured using a solenoid or the like. This jackpot is programmed in advance to occur with a predetermined probability based on the generated random number.

  The production control unit 202 performs production control during the game. The effect control unit 202 includes a CPU 241 that executes effect processing, a ROM 242 that stores various image data such as programs, background images, design images, and character images, and a RAM 243 that functions as a data work area during the CPU 241 arithmetic processing. The VRAM 244 for writing image data to be displayed on the display unit 104 is provided.

  In the effect control unit 202, the CPU 241 reads a program stored in the ROM 242, executes various image processing such as background image display processing, symbol image display / variation processing, and character image display processing, and reads necessary image data from the ROM 242. Write to the VRAM 244. The background image, the design image, and the character image are superimposed and displayed on the display unit 104 on the display screen. That is, the design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image.

  In this case, when the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM 244 by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. . The effect control unit 202 realizes its function by, for example, an effect board.

  The effect control unit 202 receives various data during the game from the main control unit 201, and performs effect control during the game. On the output side of the effect control unit 202, the symbol display unit (LCD) 104, the lamp control unit 251, the first light control unit 252, the second light control unit 253, the accessory control unit 254, Is connected.

  The effect control unit 202 displays, for the symbol display unit (LCD) 104, the contents of the effect during the game, such as movement display of symbols, reach (a state where two of the three symbols are aligned), and a big hit Generate and output various display information. The effect control unit 202 outputs to the lamp control unit 251 data for performing lighting control on various lamps 262 provided on the game board 101, the base frame, and the like.

  For the first light control unit 252, the effect control unit 202 changes data for performing lighting control for the plurality of lights 112 in the effect light unit 111 and the irradiation direction of light from each light 112. In addition, data for performing drive control on the motor 272 is output.

  For the second light control unit 253, the effect control unit 202 performs data (LED lighting control data) for performing lighting control on the plurality of LEDs 273 in the light emitting unit 263, and driving for the motor 274 that rotates the reflecting member. Data (motor drive control data) for performing control and the like is output.

The effect control unit 202 performs, for the accessory control unit 254, data for performing drive control on the solenoid 275 for operating the effect agent 115, drive control for the motor 276 for operating the effect agent 116, and the like. Output the data to be performed.

  The effect control unit 202 performs, for the audio control unit 255, data for performing drive control on an energization mechanism (not shown) that energizes a coil or the like included in the speaker 277 in order to output sound from the speaker 277 (audio output control). Data).

  The prize ball control unit 203 performs prize ball control based on a program stored in the ROM 282. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281 that executes a prize ball control process, a RAM 283 that functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the CPU 281, and the like. The prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by, for example, a prize ball board.

  The winning ball control unit 203 performs control for paying out the number of winning balls at the time of winning a prize to the connected paying unit 291. In addition, an operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 is detected, and the launch of the game ball is controlled. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. The winning ball control unit 203 controls the paying unit 291 to pay out the number of winning balls corresponding to the game balls won in each winning port (start winning port 105, normal winning port 107, large winning port 109). Do it.

  The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 configured as described above are provided on different printed circuit boards (main board, effect board, and prize ball board). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

(Configuration of operation unit)
The configuration of the operation unit will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the appearance of the operation unit. 3, the operation unit 300 includes a chance button (indicated as “CHANCE” in FIG. 3) 117 and a cross key 118. The chance button 117 in the gaming machine of the present embodiment is realized by a convex button.

  The chance button 117 may be an input pad that employs a touch panel system in addition to the convex button. The cross key 118 is a cursor key 301 to 304 for changing the position of the character or figure displayed on the symbol display unit 104, and the character or figure selected by the operation of the cursor key 301 to 304 is determined. ”Key 305.

(Basic operation of gaming machines)
An example of the basic operation of the gaming machine having the above configuration will be described. Control during the game is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201, and the winning status of the game balls for each winning opening is output to the winning ball control unit 203. The winning ball control unit 203 has the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning status. Make a withdrawal.

Each time a game ball wins at the start winning opening 105, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 repeatedly displays and stops the symbols on the symbol display unit 104. . When the big hit occurrence has been determined, the corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 is stopped in alignment with a predetermined symbol. At the same time, control for opening the special winning opening 109 is performed.

  The effect control unit 202 displays various effects on the symbol display unit 104 in addition to the symbol variation display during the jackpot occurrence period, during the reach until the jackpot occurrence, or at the time of reach notice. . In addition, effects such as performing specific driving for various types of actors (such as directors 115 and 116), changing the lighting state of the lamps 262 and lights 112 and 273, and driving the motors 273 and 274, etc. To do.

  When a big hit occurs, the big winning opening 109 is opened a plurality of times. One release is one round, for example, 15 rounds are repeatedly executed. The period of one round is set, for example, when 10 game balls are won or for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). At this time, the prize ball control unit 203 pays out with 15 prize balls per prize of one ball game ball for the big prize opening 109. After the jackpot is over, the jackpot state is canceled and the normal gaming state is restored.

(Functional configuration of production control unit)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an effect control unit (effect board) according to the present embodiment of the present invention. 5 to 10-2 are explanatory diagrams showing the display contents on the symbol display unit 104 in each effect according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 4, the effect control unit (effect board) 202 includes a jackpot information receiving unit 401, a chance button press signal receiving unit 402, a timer 403, and an effect executing unit 404.

  The jackpot information receiving unit 401 receives jackpot information from the main control unit (main board) 201 when a jackpot occurs. The jackpot includes “ordinary jackpot”, “probability fluctuation jackpot (so-called“ probability change ”)” in which the probability of the next jackpot changes, “time shortening jackpot so-called“ short time ”” in which the symbol variation time is reduced by a predetermined number of revolutions, is there. Specifically, the jackpot information receiving unit 401 realizes its function by an I / F 244 provided in the effect control unit 202 so as to receive a winning signal unilaterally from the main control unit 201, for example.

  When the chance button 117 (or cross key 118) shown in FIG. 3 is pressed by the player, the chance button pressing signal receiving unit 402 receives a button pressing signal in response to the pressing. Specifically, the chance button pressing signal receiving unit 402 realizes its function by, for example, an I / F 244 provided in the effect control unit 202.

  The timer 403 measures various times including the time after receiving the jackpot information from the main control unit (main board) 201. By the timing by the timer 403, the effect control unit (effect substrate) 202 can know the timing at which the main control unit (main substrate) 201 opens the special winning opening 109.

  The effect execution unit 404 performs various effects such as a reach effect 411, a chance button press notification 412, a jackpot transition effect 413, a jackpot effect 414, a loss effect 415, a promotion effect 416, a normal jackpot transition effect 417, a probability variation jackpot transition effect 418, and the like. Select and execute according to the situation.

The reach production 411 is an action that expects a big hit due to the change of the symbol, specifically, for example, the production of the process of whether two of the three symbols are aligned and the other symbol is aligned or not. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the display contents on the symbol display unit 104 in the reach effect. In FIG. 5, the reach effect 411 starts from a state where two left and right (501, 502) of three symbols are aligned, and the remaining one symbol 503 varies. In the meantime, in addition to the symbols 501 to 503, the symbols 50 to 503 around the symbols 501 to 503
A character effect is also executed according to the change of 3.

  The chance button press notification (effect) 412 performs a notification effect that prompts the player to press the predetermined button during the reach effect being executed. FIGS. 6A and 6B are explanatory diagrams showing the display contents on the symbol display unit 104 in the chance button press notification (effect).

  In FIG. 6A, a chance button press notification (effect) 412 causes the chance button 601 to appear during the reach effect and prompts the user to press the chance button 601. For example, the message “Press the chance button” is displayed, or the display of the chance button 601 itself is changed (blinking, shape is changed, and the button is pressed). In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, notification may be made in advance so that the chance button 601 is continuously pressed. This allows the player to know when to press the chance button 117 (or the cross key 118).

  The jackpot transition effect 413 notifies the player that the jackpot has been confirmed when the three symbols are prepared, and executes a predetermined effect that congratulates the player and makes the player happy until the jackpot effect 414 is started. . 7-1 is explanatory drawing which shows the display content in the symbol display part 104 in jackpot transfer production. In FIG. 7A, the jackpot transition effect 413 specifically includes, for example, the handle 701 and the sheath 702 of the sword-shaped effector 116 opened, the blade 703 is exposed, the blade 703 emits light, In the symbol display unit 104, a light emission effect 704 is executed in conjunction with the light emission of the blade 703. The jackpot transition effect 413 is further performed with a display such as “big hit” as shown in FIG. 7-2, a display such as “probable big hit” as shown in FIG. May be.

  The jackpot effect 414 performs a predetermined effect in response to the opening of the big prize opening 109. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing display contents on the symbol display unit 104 in the jackpot effect. In FIG. 8, the jackpot effect 414 specifically displays, for example, the status of the round (how many rounds are present), and introduces the character, the story related to the effect, the introduction of music, etc. for each round. It is possible to produce as if unfolding.

  In the case of the reach effect 411, if the remaining one symbol is not aligned in the reach effect 411, the effect is such that the two symbols that have been aligned start to change again. Thereby, the player can recognize that it was not a big hit. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing display contents on the symbol display unit 104 in the off-line effect. As shown in FIG. 9, characters such as “out of” or “sorry” may be displayed on the symbol display unit 104, and by displaying a predetermined failure action of the character or the like, an off-stage effect is produced. You may make it perform.

  The promotion effect 416 performs a predetermined effect that makes a transition from the off-line effect and predicts that it will be a big hit. FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams illustrating display contents on the symbol display unit 104 in the promotion effect. In FIGS. 10A and 10B, the promoted contents are indicated by characters or the like. Further, the promotion effect may be displayed not only on the symbol display unit 104 but also by voice (for example, “there is no end, it ’s the end of the character”). Further, the promotion effect 416 may include the contents of the jackpot transition effect.

The normal jackpot transition effect 417 and the probability variation jackpot transition effect 418 are the same as the jackpot transition effect 413. However, the content of the effect may be changed depending on each type. Specifically, in the case of a normal jackpot, a display such as “big jackpot” as shown in FIG. 7-2 is displayed, and in the case of a probability variation jackpot, a display such as “probability jackpot” as shown in FIG. 7-3 is displayed. It is good to do.

  The chance button press notification (effect) 412 of the effect execution unit 404 executes the reach effect 411 based on the jackpot information received by the jackpot information receiving unit 401, and a game during the reach effect (411) being executed. Notification is made to prompt the user to press the chance button 117 (or a predetermined key of the cross key 118).

  Next, while the chance button pressing notification (412) is instructed to press the chance button 117 (or a predetermined key of the cross key 118), the chance button pressing signal receiving unit 402 performs the predetermined button. It is detected whether or not the pressing signal has been received a predetermined number of times. The predetermined number of times may be one time, or two or more times (continuous hitting). Alternatively, a predetermined number of times including a predetermined key of the cross key 118 or an order of pressing a plurality of keys may be used.

  Then, the effect execution unit 404 executes different effects depending on whether the predetermined button press signal is received a predetermined number of times or not. That is, when the predetermined button press signal is received a predetermined number of times, the jackpot effect (414) corresponding to the jackpot information is thereafter executed. On the other hand, if the predetermined button press signal is not received a predetermined number of times by the chance button press signal receiving unit 402 while the chance button press notification (412) is being performed, after the chance button press notification (412) is completed. After executing the outlier effect (415) and executing the outlier effect (415), the jackpot effect (414) corresponding to the jackpot information is executed.

  As a result, if the predetermined button is not pressed a predetermined number of times while the chance button press notification (412) is being made, it is possible to make the player think that the player has lost, and the player is actively pressed the predetermined button. You can make it.

  The effect execution unit 404 executes a jackpot effect (414) corresponding to jackpot information having different contents depending on whether the predetermined button press signal is received a predetermined number of times or not. That is, when the predetermined button pressing signal is received a predetermined number of times, a dedicated jackpot effect (414) that cannot be seen in the jackpot effect (414) corresponding to the jackpot information executed in other cases is executed.

  In addition, even when the predetermined button press signal is received a predetermined number of times, the effect execution unit 404 does not necessarily execute the dedicated jackpot effect, but “may have a dedicated jackpot effect” You may do it. Thereby, the degree of expectation of the player can be improved by increasing the rarity of the dedicated jackpot effect, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  The effect execution unit 404 receives a predetermined button press signal when the chance button press signal receiving unit 402 receives the button press signal a predetermined number of times during the chance button press notification (412). The jackpot transition effect (413) may be executed in conjunction with the jackpot effect (414) corresponding to the jackpot information. That is, by executing the jackpot transition effect (413) in conjunction with the reception of the predetermined button press signal, it is possible to give the player a feeling that the jackpot has been drawn by pressing the button. In addition, the jackpot transition effect (413) can more effectively produce the jackpot, and can adjust the time until the jackpot 109 is opened.

In addition, when the chance button press signal receiving unit 402 does not receive the predetermined button press signal a predetermined number of times while the chance button press notification (412) is being performed, the effect executing unit 404 notifies the chance button press notification ( 412) is finished, the outlier effect (415) is executed, and after the outlier effect (415) is executed, the promotion effect from the outage to the jackpot (416) is executed, and then the jackpot effect corresponding to the jackpot information (414) may be executed.

  In this way, by executing the promotion effect (416), it is possible to improve the expectation of the player who has decreased due to the off-stage effect (415), to increase the effect of the effect, and to open the grand prize opening 109. Time adjustment can be achieved.

  Further, when the predetermined button press signal is received a predetermined number of times, the effect execution unit 404 executes the probability variation jackpot transition effect (418), and then executes the jackpot effect (414) corresponding to the probability variation jackpot information. To do. On the other hand, when the chance button press signal receiving unit 402 does not receive the predetermined button press signal a predetermined number of times while the chance button press notification (412) is being performed, the effect execution unit 404 notifies the chance button press notification ( 412) is finished, a normal jackpot transition effect (417) without probability change is executed, and then a jackpot effect (414) corresponding to the probability change jackpot information is executed, and the jackpot effect (414) is executed, A probability variation jackpot transition effect (418) is executed.

  In this way, even if the probability variation jackpot is actually not hit, if the chance button 117 is not pressed, the player thinks that it is a normal jackpot, and after performing the normal jackpot transition effect (417), the jackpot effect (414) is given. Once the rounds of the jackpot effect (414) are completed, the probability variation jackpot is displayed for the first time, so that the player can be made to actively press the chance button.

  Further, when the chance button press signal receiving unit 402 does not receive the predetermined button press signal a predetermined number of times while the chance button press notification (412) is being performed, the effect executing unit 404 notifies the chance button press notification ( 412) is finished, a normal jackpot transition effect (4175) without probability change is executed, then a jackpot effect (414) corresponding to the probability change jackpot information is executed, and the jackpot effect (414) is executed, Furthermore, the promotion effect (416) from the normal jackpot to the probability variation jackpot is executed, and the probability variation jackpot transition effect (418) is executed.

  In this way, by executing the promotion effect (416), the player's expectation that has decreased compared to the probability variation jackpot can be improved again by being a normal jackpot, and the effect can be enhanced. It is possible to adjust the time until the big prize opening 109 is opened.

(Processing procedure of production control unit)
Next, the contents of the processing procedure of the effect control unit 202 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect control unit (effect board).

  In the flowchart of FIG. 11, the effect control unit 202 first determines whether or not jackpot information (including jackpot information such as normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, time reduction jackpot, etc.) has been received (step S1101). Here, after receiving the jackpot information, if the jackpot information is received (step S1101: Yes), a reach effect (411, see FIG. 5) is executed (step S1102).

Next, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the reach production, a chance button (including a predetermined key of the cross key 118) 117 is pressed (412; refer to FIG. 6-1) (step S1103). ). As a result, a chance button press notification screen is displayed on the symbol display unit 104. Here, while the chance button pressing notification (412) is being executed, it is determined whether or not the chance button 117 has been pressed a predetermined number of times (including one time) (step S1104).

  In step S1104, when the chance button 117 is pressed a predetermined number of times (step S1104: Yes), a jackpot transition effect (413, see FIG. 7) is executed (step S1105). And it is judged whether predetermined time passed after receiving jackpot information (step S1106). The predetermined time is the time from when the main control unit (main board) 201 transmits the jackpot information to the effect board until the big prize opening 231 is controlled and the big prize opening 109 is opened. This time is measured by the timer 403 shown in FIG.

  In step S1106, when the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S1106: No), the jackpot transition effect is continuously executed (step S1105), and when the predetermined time has elapsed (step S1106: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1111. Then, in conjunction with the opening of the big prize opening 109, a jackpot effect (414, see FIG. 8) is executed (step S1111).

  In step S1104, if the chance button 117 has not been pressed a predetermined number of times (step S1104: No), it is determined whether or not the chance button press notification has ended (step S1107). If not completed (step S1107: No), the process returns to step S1104, and steps S1104 and S1107 are repeatedly executed. When the chance button press notification is completed (step S1107: Yes), the off-line effect (415, see FIG. 9) is continuously executed (step S1108).

  Thereafter, after the offending effect is completed, the promotion effect (416, FIG. 10-1) is executed (step S1109). And it is judged whether predetermined time passed after receiving jackpot information (step S1110). The predetermined time is the time from when the main control unit (main board) 201 transmits the jackpot information to the effect board until the big prize opening 231 is controlled to open the big prize opening 109, as in step S1106. is there.

  In step S1110, when the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S1110: No), the promotion effect is continuously executed (step S1109). When the predetermined time has elapsed (step S1110: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1111. Then, in conjunction with the opening of the winning prize opening 109, a jackpot effect (414, see FIG. 8) is executed (step S1111), the process returns to step S1101, and then the processes of steps S1101 to S1111 are repeatedly executed. .

  In the flowchart of FIG. 11, after executing the promotion effect (step S1109), instead of repeating the promotion effect until a predetermined time has elapsed, after the promotion effect ends, the process proceeds to step S1105, and then the jackpot transition The effect may be repeatedly executed until a predetermined time elapses.

  More specifically, the predetermined time, that is, the time until “big hit random number acquisition, symbol change time command designation” is set to 30 seconds, and “chance button is pressed” is displayed 15 seconds after the start of symbol change (reach establishment). (Chance button press notification 412). The effective time of the button at this time is 5 seconds. If the button is pressed immediately after the “chance button is pressed” display, the remaining time until the symbol stops is 15 seconds, and the effect display up to the jackpot (the jackpot transition effect 413) can be shown.

  On the other hand, if the display is ignored for “Press the chance button”, the off-stage effect (415) is started 20 seconds after the start of the symbol change. 415) If the end is 25 seconds later, the jackpot transition effect (413) must be performed in the remaining 5 seconds. In other words, even if the jackpot transition effect (413) is executed, the remaining time until the symbol stop, that is, the time until it passes through the jackpot effect (414) is small, so it is not possible to produce a great effect, but it is a big hit from the player's point of view. It will be unsatisfactory for interest.

  Therefore, from the viewpoint of the player, it is possible to empirically inform the player that the player who actively presses the chance button can enjoy the game while enjoying the performance. In this way, as shown in the present embodiment, when the chance button is not pressed, by executing the off-stage effect (415), “the difference in interest between the case where the button is pressed and the case where the button is not pressed is so great. It is possible to let the player know that he / she is on and prompt the player to actively press the chance button.

  12 and 13 are flowcharts showing another processing procedure of the effect control unit (effect board). In the flowchart of FIG. 12, the effect control unit 202 first determines whether or not jackpot information has been received (step S1201). If the jackpot information is received after receiving the jackpot information (step S1201: Yes), it is determined whether the received jackpot information is normal jackpot information or probability-variable jackpot information ( Step S1202). Here, when it is normal jackpot information (step S1202: normal), a reach effect (411, see FIG. 5) is executed (step S1203).

  Next, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the reach effect, a press notification of the chance button 117 (412; refer to FIG. 6-2) is executed (step S1204). As a result, a chance button press notification screen is displayed on the symbol display unit 104. Here, while the chance button pressing notification (412) is being executed, it is determined whether or not the chance button 117 has been pressed a predetermined number of times (step S1205).

  In step S1205, when the chance button 117 is pressed a predetermined number of times (step S1205: Yes), a normal jackpot transition effect (417) is executed (step S1207). Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is usually a big hit and not a probability variation big hit. On the other hand, if the chance button 117 has not been pressed a predetermined number of times in step S1205 (step S1205: No), it is determined whether or not the chance button press notification has ended (step S1206). If the processing has not been completed (step S1206: No), the process returns to step S1205, and steps S1205 and S1206 are repeatedly executed.

  When the chance button press notification is completed (step S1206: Yes), the normal jackpot transition effect (417) is continuously executed (step S1207). Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (time until the big prize opening 231 is opened by controlling the big prize opening 231) after receiving the big hit information (normally big hit information) (step S1208). .

  In step S1208, when the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S1208: No), the normal jackpot transition effect is continuously executed (step S1207), and when the predetermined time has elapsed (step S1208: Yes), the big prize opening In conjunction with the opening of 109, a jackpot effect (414, see FIG. 8) is executed (step S1209), and then the process returns to step S1201.

  In step S1202, when it is probability variation jackpot information (step S1202: probability variation), the process proceeds to step S1301 in FIG. In the flowchart of FIG. 13, the reach effect (411, see FIG. 5) is executed (step S1301).

  Next, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of the reach effect was started, a press notification of the chance button 117 (412; see FIG. 6-2) is executed (step S1302). As a result, a chance button press notification screen is displayed on the symbol display unit 104. Here, while the chance button pressing notification (412) is being executed, it is determined whether or not the chance button 117 has been pressed a predetermined number of times (step S1303).

  In step S1303, when the chance button 117 is pressed a predetermined number of times (step S1303: Yes), a probability variation jackpot transition effect (418) is executed (step S1304). Thereby, it is possible to make the player feel that the probability variation is a big hit by pressing the chance button 117.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (time until the big prize opening 109 is opened by controlling the big prize opening 231) has elapsed since the jackpot information (usually jackpot information) is received (step 1305). . If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S1305: No), the probability variation jackpot transition effect is continuously executed (step S1304). If the predetermined time has elapsed (step S1305: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1309. After the transition, the jackpot effect (414, see FIG. 8) is executed in conjunction with the opening of the special winning opening 109 (step S1309).

  On the other hand, if the chance button 117 has not been pressed a predetermined number of times in step S1303 (step S1303: No), it is determined whether or not the chance button press notification has ended (step S1306). If the processing has not been completed (step S1306: NO), the process returns to step S1303, and steps S1303 and S1306 are repeatedly executed.

  When the chance button press notification is completed (step S1306: YES), the normal jackpot transition effect (417) is continuously executed (step S1307). Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (time until controlling the big prize opening 231 to open the big prize opening 109) has elapsed since the reception of the jackpot information (usually jackpot information) (step 1308). .

  In step S1308, when the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S1308: No), the normal jackpot transition effect is continuously executed (step S1307), and when the predetermined time has elapsed (step S1308: Yes), the big prize opening In conjunction with the opening of 109, the jackpot effect (414, see FIG. 8) is executed (step S1309). As described above, since the chance button 117 is not pressed despite the probability variation jackpot, the jackpot effect (414) is executed following the normal jackpot transition effect (417). As a result, since the player did not press the chance button 117, it was possible to infer that the probability fluctuation would not be a big hit and it would have been a normal big hit, and the chance button 117 was not pressed. So you can make me think I've lost.

After the jackpot effect is finished, it is determined whether or not the probability variation jackpot transition effect (step S1304) has been executed (that is, whether or not the player has pressed the chance button 117 and transitioned to the probability variation jackpot transition effect). (Step S1310). Here, when the probability variation jackpot transition effect has already been executed (step S1310: Yes), the process returns to step S1201 in the flowchart of FIG. 12 without doing anything. On the other hand, when the probability variation jackpot transition effect is not executed (step S1310: No), the promotion effect (416, see FIG. 10-2) is executed (step S1311), and then the probability variation jackpot transition effect (418). Is executed (step S1312), and then the process returns to step S1201 of the flowchart of FIG.

  In this probability variation jackpot transition effect, the winning prize opening 109 does not open after the predetermined time has elapsed (already has already been opened), so the performance time does not have to be specified, and the probability variation jackpot of step S1304 An effect longer than the transition effect may be executed. Therefore, in the promotion effect of step S1311, only the chance of winning the probability change jackpot is shown, and this probability change jackpot transition effect is executed following this promotion effect, and the player is informed that the probability change jackpot has been confirmed during this effect. You may make it announce.

  In the above embodiment, the case of the probability variation jackpot has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other types of jackpots, such as a time reduction jackpot, operate in the same manner as the case of the probability variation jackpot. It is possible to perform processing.

  In the configuration of the embodiment described above, it is possible to produce an effect such that the hit failure is influenced by positively pressing a predetermined button in accordance with the notification of pressing the chance button. Thereby, the player can be encouraged to actively press the chance button, and the effect of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the control procedure of the effect board of the pachinko gaming machine described in the present embodiment can be realized by executing a program prepared in advance by a computer such as the effect board. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. The program may be a transmission medium that can be distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  As described above, the effect board according to the present invention is the effect board of the gaming machine including the main board, the effect board, and the predetermined button that can be pressed by the player during the game. Based on the jackpot information receiving means for receiving the jackpot information, the button pressing signal receiving means for receiving a button press signal when the player presses the predetermined button, and the jackpot information received by the jackpot information receiving means And an effect executing means for notifying the player to press the predetermined button during the reach effect being executed, and the effect executing means includes the predetermined button. If the button press signal is received a predetermined number of times by the button press signal receiving means while the notification that prompts the user to press the button is performed, In the case where the button press signal is not received the predetermined number of times by the button press signal receiving means while performing the jackpot effect corresponding to the hit information and while the notification for urging the press of the predetermined button is performed, After the notification that prompts the user to press the predetermined button is completed, a loss effect is executed, and after the loss effect is executed, a jackpot effect corresponding to the jackpot information is executed.

  Further, in the effect board according to the present invention, in the above invention, the button press signal is received a predetermined number of times by the button press signal receiving means while the effect executing means is instructing to press the predetermined button. When received, the jackpot transition effect is executed in conjunction with the reception of the button press signal, and then the jackpot effect corresponding to the jackpot information is executed.

  Further, in the effect board according to the present invention, in the above invention, the button press signal is received by the button press signal receiving means while the effect executing means is instructing to press the predetermined button. If the notification prompting the user to press the predetermined button is finished when the number of times of reception has not been received, an outage effect is executed, and after the outage effect is executed, a promotion effect from the outage to the jackpot is executed, and then A jackpot effect corresponding to the jackpot information is executed.

  An effect board according to the present invention is the effect board of a gaming machine comprising a main board, an effect board, and a predetermined button that can be pressed by a player during a game, and the probability from the main board A jackpot information receiving means for receiving variable jackpot information, a button press signal receiving means for receiving a button press signal when the player presses the predetermined button, and the probability fluctuation jackpot received by the jackpot information receiving means Based on the information, an effect execution means for performing a reach effect and performing an announcement prompting the player to press the predetermined button during the reach effect being performed, the effect execution means, When the button pressing signal is received a predetermined number of times by the button pressing signal receiving means while the notification for urging pressing of the predetermined button is performed. The probability change jackpot transition effect is executed, and then the button press signal receiving means performs the jackpot effect corresponding to the probability change jackpot information and the button press signal receiving means performs the notification that prompts the user to press the predetermined button. When the press signal has not been received the predetermined number of times, after the notification that prompts the user to press the predetermined button is completed, the normal jackpot transition effect is executed, and then the jackpot effect corresponding to the probability variation jackpot information is executed, The probability variation jackpot transition effect is executed after the jackpot effect is executed.

  Further, in the effect board according to the present invention, in the above invention, the button press signal is received by the button press signal receiving means while the effect executing means is instructing to press the predetermined button. If the notification of prompting the user to press the predetermined button is finished, the normal jackpot transition effect is executed, and then the jackpot effect corresponding to the probability variation jackpot information is executed, and the jackpot effect is executed. After that, the promotion effect from the normal jackpot to the probability variation jackpot is executed, and then the probability variation jackpot transition effect is executed.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention is characterized by including the above-described effect board.

  The program according to the present invention is a program to be executed by the effect board of a gaming machine including a main board, an effect board, and a predetermined button that can be pressed by a player during a game. Jackpot information receiving step for receiving jackpot information from the player, a button press signal receiving step for receiving a button press signal when the player presses the predetermined button, and the jackpot information received by the jackpot information receiving step And performing an effect execution step of notifying the player to press the predetermined button during the reach effect being executed, and causing the effect board to execute the effect effect. The button pressing signal is received by the button pressing signal receiving step while the execution step is instructing to press the predetermined button. When the button is received a predetermined number of times, the button press signal is then received by the button press signal receiving step while performing a jackpot effect corresponding to the jackpot information and during a notification to press the predetermined button. When the notification for urging the user to press the predetermined button is completed when the predetermined number of times is not received, a loss effect is executed, and after the loss effect is executed, a jackpot effect corresponding to the jackpot information is executed. It is characterized by.

  The program according to the present invention is a program to be executed by the effect board of a gaming machine including a main board, an effect board, and a predetermined button that can be pressed by a player during a game. Jackpot information receiving step for receiving probability variation jackpot information from, a button press signal receiving step for receiving a button press signal when the predetermined button is pressed by the player, and the jackpot information receiving step received by the jackpot information receiving step Based on the probability variation jackpot information, an effect execution step is performed on the effect board, in which a reach effect is performed and a notification is made to prompt the player to press the predetermined button during the reach effect being executed. The effect execution step is performed in advance by the button press signal receiving step while the notification that prompts the user to press the predetermined button is performed. When a button press signal is received a predetermined number of times, a probability change jackpot transition effect is executed, and then a jackpot effect corresponding to the probability change jackpot information is executed and an announcement is made to press the predetermined button. When the button press signal is not received the predetermined number of times during the button press signal receiving step, after the notification that prompts the user to press the predetermined button is finished, a normal jackpot transition effect is executed, and then the probability The jackpot effect corresponding to the variable jackpot information is executed, and after the jackpot effect is executed, the probability change jackpot transition effect is executed.

  According to the above configuration, when the predetermined button is pressed according to the notification, it is possible to give the player a feeling that the jackpot has been drawn by pressing the predetermined button. On the other hand, if the predetermined button is not pressed during the announcement, a loss effect is performed, and a big hit effect is performed for a while after making the player think that it is out of play. It is possible to give an illusion that if the button is not pressed, it will not be a big hit, and it is possible to promptly press the predetermined button.

  Further, when the predetermined button is pressed according to the notification, it is possible to give the player a feeling that the probability variation jackpot has been drawn by pressing the predetermined button. On the other hand, if the predetermined button is not pressed during the announcement, the probability variation jackpot effect is performed after making it seem that only the jackpot effect was performed without shifting to the probability variation, so for the player, If the predetermined button is not pressed, an illusion that the probability variation jackpot will not be reached can be given, and the active pressing of the predetermined button can be promoted.

  As described above, the present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine, a slot gaming machine, and other various gaming machines, and is particularly suitable for a pachinko gaming machine that includes a chance button and aims to enhance a presentation effect by the chance button.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Game board 103 Game area 104 Symbol display part 105 Start winning opening 107 Normal winning opening 109 Large winning opening 117 Chance button 118 Cross key 200 Control part 201 Main control part (main board)
202 Production control unit (production board)
203 Prize ball controller (prize ball board)
211, 241, 281 CPU
212,242,282 ROM
213, 243, 283 RAM
214, 244, 284 interface (I / F)
220 chance button detection unit 401 jackpot information reception unit 402 chance button press signal reception unit 403 timer 404 effect execution unit

Claims (5)

The production board of a gaming machine comprising a main board, a production board, and a predetermined button that can be pressed by a player during a game,
Jackpot information receiving means for receiving jackpot information from the main board;
A button press signal receiving means for receiving a button press signal when the predetermined button is pressed by the player;
Based on the jackpot information received by the jackpot information receiving means, a reach effect is executed, and a notification that prompts the player to press the predetermined button a predetermined number of times during the reach effect being executed Production execution means to perform;
Based on the jackpot information received by the jackpot information receiving means, a jackpot effect corresponding to the jackpot information or a dedicated jackpot effect that cannot be seen in the jackpot effect,
With
The production execution means
The dedicated jackpot effect is selected when the dedicated jackpot effect is selected by the effect selector and the button press signal is received the predetermined number of times by the button press signal receiver while the notification is being made. While performing the production,
The jackpot effect is executed when the jackpot effect is selected by the effect selection means, and the button press signal is received by the button press signal receiving means for the predetermined number of times while the notification is being performed. A production board characterized by that. The production execution means
The button press signal when the dedicated jackpot effect is selected by the effect selection means and the button press signal is received the predetermined number of times by the button press signal receiving means while the notification is being made. The effect board according to claim 1, wherein a jackpot transition effect is executed in conjunction with the reception of the game, and then the dedicated jackpot effect is executed.   The jackpot information indicates that a jackpot of either a normal jackpot, a probability fluctuation jackpot in which the probability of the next jackpot changes, or a time reduction jackpot in which the symbol variation time is shortened by a predetermined number of revolutions has occurred. The production board according to claim 1 or 2.   A gaming machine comprising the effect board according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A program to be executed by the effect board of a gaming machine comprising a main board, an effect board, and a predetermined button that can be pressed by a player during a game,
Jackpot information receiving step for receiving jackpot information from the main board;
A button pressing signal receiving step of receiving a button pressing signal when the predetermined button is pressed by the player;
Based on the jackpot information received by the jackpot information receiving step, a reach effect is executed, and a notification is made to prompt the player to press the predetermined button a predetermined number of times during the reach effect being executed. The production execution process to be performed,
Based on the jackpot information received by the jackpot information receiving step, an effect selection step for selecting a jackpot effect corresponding to the jackpot information or a dedicated jackpot effect that cannot be seen in the jackpot effect,
To the production board,
The production execution step includes:
When the dedicated jackpot effect is selected by the effect selection step, and the button press signal is received the predetermined number of times by the button press signal reception step while the notification is being performed, the dedicated jackpot effect is received. While performing the production,
The jackpot effect is executed when the jackpot effect is selected by the effect selection step and the button press signal is received the predetermined number of times by the button press signal receiving step while the notification is being performed. A program characterized by that.

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