JP2010069111A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase excitement and enjoyment of a game by providing a difference between players who operate a performance operating button and players who do not. <P>SOLUTION: During both first and second operation validity periods, the illuminator of the performance operating button 26 indicates that the operation validity periods are on, and that an image urging the performance operating button 26 to be operated is displayed in an image display section GH only during the first operation validity period. A supervisory control CPU reliably makes cut-in advance notice if the performance operating button 26 is operated during the second operation validity period when a cut-in advance notice is feasible, and performs a performance execution lottery to decide whether or not the cut-in advance notice is carried out and makes the cut-in advance notice to be carried out only when the lottery wins when the performance operating button 26 is not operated during the second operation validity period when the cut-in advance notice is feasible. Consequently, the game machine can increase excitement and enjoyment of a game by providing a difference between the players who operate the performance operating button 26 and the players who do not. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a production operation means that can be operated by a player.

  Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter referred to as “gaming machines”), which is a type of gaming machine, include, for example, a liquid crystal display type effect display device, and a plurality of types of symbols are changed in the effect display device. A symbol combination game (design variation game) is derived. Then, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol combination derived in the symbol variation game and finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Some gaming machines are provided with production operation means (operation buttons) that can be operated by the player in order to enhance the fun of the game (for example, Patent Document 1).

In Patent Document 1, an operation valid period during which the operation of the operation button is valid is set within a variation time of the symbol variation game, and the lamp of the operation button is lit during the valid period. When an operation button is pressed during the operation effective period, an suggestion effect (image effect) suggesting a result derived in the symbol variation game is executed. In Patent Document 1, the suggestion effect is not executed when the operation button is not pressed within the operation effective period or when the operation button is operated outside the operation effective period.
JP 2007-185224 A

  As described above, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the operation button is pressed within the operation effective period, the suggestion effect is always executed, while the operation button is not operated within the operation effective period. The suggestion effect is not executed. However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, only whether or not the suggested effect is executed by pressing the operation button is different, and the result derived in the symbol variation game is a case where the suggested effect is executed. Even if it is not executed, nothing will change. Therefore, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, even if the player who presses the operation button is given a privilege that the result derived in the symbol variation game can be predicted from the contents of the suggestive effect, the symbol is derived in the symbol variation game. The result will not change. In other words, it has not been possible to distinguish between a player who has operated the operation button and a player who has not operated the operation button in an advantageous manner to the player who has operated the operation button. If the result derived in the symbol variation game is the same regardless of whether the operation button is pressed or not, the player becomes troublesome to press the operation button, and the player is willing to participate in the game. There was a risk of lowering.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and the purpose of the present invention is to perform a suggestion effect when the operation means for effecting is operated within the operation effective period rather than when it is not operated. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which a difference is provided between a player who has operated the operation means for performance and a player who has not operated the game, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 includes a production operation means that can be operated by the player, and a display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols. An operation effective period in which the operation of the effect operating means is validated within the variation time of the symbol variation game is set, and when the effect operating means is operated within the operation effective period, the display means In a gaming machine capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests a result derived from the displayed symbol variation game, a big hit lottery means for performing a big hit lottery to determine whether or not to win a big hit, and by winning the big hit lottery Whether to determine the type of jackpot to be generated from a plurality of types of jackpots with different profits that a player can obtain, and whether to set the operation valid period in the symbol variation game And determining that the operation effective period is to be set, operation effective period setting means for setting the operation effective period during the symbol variation game, and for the effect within the set operation effective period The operation determination means for determining whether or not the operation means has been operated, and when the operation validity period is set, whether or not the suggestion effect can be executed and the effect contents of the suggestion effect in the case where it can be executed The selection result of the production content selection means when the production content selection means is selected according to the selection ratio determined according to the lottery result and the type of jackpot, and the production operation means is operated within the operation effective period. And an effect control means for controlling the execution of the suggestion effect, wherein the effect control means operates the effect operation within the operation effective period when the suggestion effect is executable. When the stage is operated, the suggestion effect is executed with the effect content selected by the effect content selection means, while the effect content selection means selects when the effect operation means is not operated within the operation effective period. The effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect is performed with the effect content, and when the effect execution lottery is won, the suggestion effect is executed with the effect content selected by the effect content selection unit, and the suggestion When the production is not executed, when the production operation means is operated within the operation effective period, the suggestion production is not executed, and when the production operation means is not operated within the operation effective period The gist is that the performance execution lottery is not performed.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the effect execution lottery is won when the jackpot lottery is not won or when the jackpot lottery is won, but the jackpot type determining means is profitable. The gist is that the probability of winning a win is increased when a small jackpot is determined.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the effect execution lottery is executed when the big hit lottery is won and the big hit type determining means determines a big hit with a large profit. The gist is that the probability of winning the prize is increased.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the effect control means includes the operation valid period setting means, the operation determining means, and the effect contents. An effect instruction board having an effect instruction control unit for instructing an effect content of the suggested effect selected by the selecting means and the effect content selecting means, and controlling the display content of the display means to cause the display means to execute the suggested effect A display control board having a display control unit for performing an effect content designation command for instructing the content of the suggested effect selected by the effect content selection means in accordance with the setting of the operation effective period. Output to the display control unit, before the stage operation means is operated within the operation effective period, and before the stage operation means is not operated within the operation effective period And summarized in that outputs an effect execution command for instructing the execution of the suggested effect when elected to effect execution lottery to the display control unit.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the presentation content selection means determines whether or not the suggested presentation can be executed, and the suggestion when the execution is possible. Table storage means for storing a suggestion effect distribution table to be referred to when selecting the effect contents of the effect is provided, and the table storage means can execute the suggestion effect and the contents indicating whether or not to execute the suggestion effect. As the above-mentioned production contents, the production contents that can be selected when the big hit that maximizes the player's profit is determined, the production contents that can be selected when the big hit is decided, It is summarized that the production contents that can be selected in each case are distributed and the selection ratio is determined according to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery and the type of jackpot.

  A sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, further comprising a period suggesting unit that suggests that the operation valid period is set. Is the gist.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the sixth aspect, the effect operating means is a push button that can be pressed by a player, and the push button includes a light emitter. The period suggesting means is the illuminant and suggests that the operation effective period is set by causing the illuminant to emit light.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the operation effective period is set in the operation effective period set by the operation effective period setting means. There is a first operation effective period in which notification for prompting the operation of the effect operation means is performed in the display means, and a second operation effective period in which the notification is not performed in the display means, When the second operation effective period is set, the effect content selecting means determines whether or not to execute the suggested effect that can be executed within the second operation effective period and The content of the effect is selected according to a selection ratio determined according to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery and the type of jackpot, and when the suggestion effect is executable, the effect control means is within the second operation effective period. When the production operation means is operated, the suggestion production is executed with the production content selected by the production content selection unit. On the other hand, when the production operation unit is not operated within the second operation effective period. An effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect with the effect content selected by the effect content selection means is performed. When the suggestion effect is not executed, the suggestion effect is not executed and the suggestion effect is not executed when the operation means for the effect is operated within the second operation validity period. The effect is that the effect execution lottery is not performed when the effect operating means is not operated.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the eighth aspect, the operation effective period setting means sets the second operation effective period in accordance with the contents of the symbol variation game. The gist is to set the start time of the operation effective period of 2 differently.

  According to the present invention, the player who operates the effect operation means can be more easily executed when the operation means for the effect is operated within the operation effective period than when the operation means is not operated. A difference can be provided between the player who has not operated and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”) which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 having a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is mounted and an upper ball tray 15 are opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled as possible. In addition, a decorative lamp 16 is provided on the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13a of the game board 13 to perform a light emission effect by light emission (lighting (flashing)) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.). . In addition, speakers 17 that output various sounds and perform a game effect based on the sound output are disposed above and below the outer frame 11. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12. Then, when the player operates the launching device 19 to drive the launching device 19, the game ball in the upper ball tray 15 is launched into the game area 13 a of the game board 13.

  As shown in FIG. 2 (a), a special symbol display device H1 as a 7-segment type display means is disposed at the lower right of the game area 13a of the game board 13. Further, the center role 20 disposed in the approximate center of the game area 13a of the game board 13 includes an effect display device H2 having an image display unit GH as a liquid crystal display type display means. As shown in FIG. 2A, the effect display device H <b> 2 is provided in the center of the center accessory 20. In the special symbol display device H1, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the effect display device H2, a display effect related to the symbol variation game performed in the special symbol display device H1 is performed. Specifically, in the effect display device H2, a display effect based on a fluctuating image (or image display) is performed, and a symbol variation game is performed in which a symbol combination is displayed by varying a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns.

  Then, in the symbol variation game, the special symbol display device H1 displays a special symbol by varying a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “special symbols”) in one row. This special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. On the other hand, in the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, the effect display device H2 varies a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). Display a decorative drawing for each column. This decorative drawing is a design for production used for diversifying display production.

  In the special symbol display device H1, the symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In the effect display device H2, the decorative display of the decorative drawing is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol changing game, and when the change of each row is stopped, the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the game. The figure is displayed with a fixed stop. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of symbols displayed in the display area defined in the display device that displays the symbols is changing. “Temporary stop display” means that the symbols are shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol display device H1 and the effect display device H2, the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decoration diagram are confirmed and stopped at the same time).

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device H1 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery from a plurality of types of special figures, and the selected special figure is displayed by the end of the symbol variation game. The fixed stop is displayed. The multiple types of special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol (corresponding to a jackpot display result) that can recognize a jackpot and one type of missing symbol that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player. The jackpot game of this embodiment will be described later in detail.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device H2 includes [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [ 9] is displayed as a decorative drawing. In the present embodiment, the effect display device H2 is configured with a larger display area than the special symbol display device H1, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. . For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination displayed on the effect display device H2. When the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device H2 are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (hit symbol) by a decorative drawing. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, in the case where the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device H2 are of different types, or when the symbols of one row are different from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination that can recognize this detachment becomes a detachable symbol combination (decoration symbol) by the decorative drawing.

  In the present embodiment, each row in the effect display device H2 is configured such that the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol variation game is started. When the symbol variation game is started (decoration of each column starts to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device H2. The decorative illustrations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative drawings of the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are temporarily displayed in the same type, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) ) Is a state in which the decorative drawing is variably displayed. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative drawing. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column for temporarily displaying the decorative drawing is the first stop display column, and then the right column for temporarily stopping the decorative drawing is displayed. Becomes the second stop display column, and finally, the middle column for temporarily displaying the decorative drawing is the third stop display column.

  The effect display device H2 displays a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device H1. More specifically, the symbol combination of the special symbol display device H1 and the symbol combination of the effect display device H2 correspond to each other. When the symbol variation game ends, the symbol combination of the special symbol and the symbol combination of the decoration diagram are combined. Correspondingly, a fixed stop is displayed. For example, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device H1, the big hit symbol combinations such as [222] and [444] are also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device H2. . Further, when the special symbol display device H1 displays the deferred symbols in a fixed stop display, the symbol display combinations such as [121] and [345] are also displayed in the final stop display on the effect display device H2. . In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes.

  As described above, in the effect display device H2 of the present embodiment, the display effect related to the symbol variation game (the symbol variation game in which one row of symbols is variably displayed) performed in the special symbol display device H1 is changed (three columns of symbols are varied). A symbol variation game in which a combination of symbols is displayed is displayed.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device H10 composed of two LEDs is disposed on the lower right side of the game board 13 (left side of the special symbol display device H1). In the normal symbol display device H10, a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol game”) that derives one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “common symbol”). Is sometimes displayed). In this embodiment, two types of common maps are shown in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, only the upper LED is lit, and only the lower LED is lit, so that multiple types of common maps are displayed. Show. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, a general map shown when only the upper LED is lit is referred to as a general map “1”, and a general map illustrated when only the lower LED is lit is a general map “0”.

  The player can recognize a normal hit or a loss from a symbol (display result derived in the general game) finally displayed in the general game. When the common figure displayed on the normal symbol display device H10 is “1”, the normal hit can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this normal hit becomes the display result of the normal hit. When the normal hit display result is displayed, the normal hit game is given to the player. In addition, when the common figure displayed on the normal symbol display device H10 is “0”, a deviation from the usual figure can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this detachment becomes a display result of detachment.

  Further, below the center accessory 20, an upper start winning port 22a having a game ball entrance Na and a lower start winning port 22b having a game ball entrance Nb are arranged in the vertical direction. Yes. The upper start winning port 22a is configured such that the ball inlet Na is always opened so that the game ball can always be entered. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 22b is a normal electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 21 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance Nb is opened so as to allow entry of the ball. In other words, the lower start winning opening 22b is configured to make it impossible to enter a game ball unless the opening / closing blade 21 opens to open the entrance Nb.

  An upper start switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the upper start winning port 22a, and a ball has been inserted in the back of the lower start winning port 22b. A lower start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball is provided. The upper start winning opening 22a and the lower start winning opening 22b can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. Also, below the lower start winning opening 22b, a large winning opening 23 having a large winning opening door 24 that is opened and closed by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 23. The big winning opening 23 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening 23 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize door 24 and the game ball can be won, so that the player can have a chance to win the prize ball.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment stores the number of winning game balls when the game ball is won in the upper start winning opening 22a or the lower start winning opening 22b. The number is stored in the machine (main control RAM 45c of the main control board 45). The number of reserved memories indicates the number of symbol variable games that are on hold (waiting for symbol variable games). The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball is awarded to the upper start prize opening 22a or the lower start prize opening 22b, and is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball wins the upper start winning opening 22a or the lower start winning opening 22b during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). It has become. Then, as shown in FIG. 2 (a), in the lower right part of the game board 13 (on the left side of the special symbol display device H1 and below the normal symbol display device H10), the symbols that are being held based on the number of reserved memories. A special figure holding memory number display section L is provided for informing the player of the number of times of the variable game.

  The special figure reserved memory number display portion L is constituted by a light emitting means including a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) LEDs including a hold lamp L1, a hold lamp L2, a hold lamp L3, and a hold lamp L4. A player is notified of the number of symbol variation games on hold by the number of lighting of the respective holding lamps L1 to L4. For example, when only the hold lamp L1 is lit, it indicates that one symbol variation game is being held, and when all the hold lamps L1 to L4 are lit, four symbol variation games are displayed. Indicates that it is pending.

  An operation gate 25 is disposed in the left region of the center accessory 20. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered (passed) is provided at the back of the operation gate 25. The operation gate 25 can give the start condition for the usual game when triggered by the detection (passage detection) of the game ball. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not the open / close blades 21 are opened. When the game per game is given, it becomes easier to win the game ball in the lower start winning opening 22b by opening the opening / closing blade 21, and the player has a chance to easily acquire the start condition of the symbol variation game. Can do.

  The upper ball tray 15 is provided with push button type operation buttons 26 for effects. When the production operation button 26 is pressed, a detection signal is output to the sub-general control board 46 (see FIG. 4) connected to the production operation button 26. When the detection signal is input from the effect operation button 26 within a predetermined operation effective period, the sub-general control board 46 controls the effect display device H2 to execute the display effect. Therefore, the production operation button 26 of the present embodiment serves as production operation means operated by the player. The production operation button 26 itself is made of a translucent resin, and a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.) is housed (built in) inside. For this reason, when the light emitter is turned on, the effect operation button 26 emits light. This light emitter is connected to the sub general control board 46 via a light emitter control board on which the light emitter is mounted. The light emitter is turned on and off in accordance with an instruction from the general control CPU 46a.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function that is advantageous to the player after the big hit game ends. The probability change function is a low probability (normal state) of the jackpot lottery probability (winning probability) after the jackpot game ends, provided that the type of jackpot symbol (special figure) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol. This is a function that gives a probability variation state (probability variation state) that varies from a certain normal probability (4/1223 in the present embodiment) to a high probability (40/1223 in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot. On the other hand, a big hit to which a probability variation state is not given becomes a non-probable variation big hit. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is given. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur. Playing games while expecting.

Next, the jackpot game specified in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment will be described in detail based on FIG.
The jackpot game is started after the game ends when the special symbol display device H1 and the jackpot symbol combination are displayed on the special display device H2 in a symbol variation game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is finished, the round game in which the big prize opening door 24 of the big prize opening 23 is opened is performed a plurality of times, with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is performed until the grand prize opening door 24 of the big prize opening 23 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and the special prize opening 23 is defined during one round game. It is released until the number of game balls (the maximum number of balls entered) wins or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the two types of big hit games shown in FIG. 3A, and the determined big hit game is given. It has become so. Of the two types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special figure (jackpot symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols of a plurality of types of special symbols displayed on the special symbol display device H1 are classified into two groups, symbol A and symbol B, as shown in FIG.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is displayed on the special symbol display device H1, the specified number of rounds is set to "15", and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends It is a 15 round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol A is displayed on the special symbol display device H1 is referred to as “15R probability variable jackpot game”.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the special symbol display device H1, and the specified number of rounds is set to “15”, and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Don't play 15 rounds. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol B is displayed on the special symbol display device H1 is referred to as “15R non-probable big hit game”. In each jackpot game, the grand prize opening 23 is set to be “open once” in each round game, and the upper limit number of balls (count) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Is set. Further, in the 15R probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, after the big hit game ends, the probability changed state is given until the next big hit game is given.

  In this embodiment, a 15R probability variable big hit game is more likely to generate a big hit and is more likely to generate a big hit than a 15R non-probable big hit game. Therefore, the 15R probability variable big hit becomes a big hit with a large profit, and the 15R non-probable big hit becomes a big hit with a small profit.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a re-lottery effect as a re-variation effect during the symbol variation game performed on the effect display device H2. The re-lottery effect is an effect of deriving a decisive jackpot symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) in a symbol variation game, and then finally stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the re-lottery effect is to change each symbol row constituting the temporary jackpot symbol again, to change when all the rows are aligned with the same symbol (the state of the all eyes), and to confirm the big hit symbol by stopping the change Is performed in a manner of deriving. In the re-lottery effect, the same jackpot symbol as before the change or a different jackpot symbol is derived.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 45 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 45 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). In addition, a sub-integrated control board 46, an effect display control board 47, and an audio / lamp control board 48 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The sub integrated control board 46 controls the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48 in an integrated manner based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 45. The effect display control board 47 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device H2 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 45 and the sub control board 46. To do. Further, the sound / lamp control board 48 changes the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 45 and the sub control board 46. Control. The sound / lamp control board 48 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 45 and the sub control board 46.

Hereinafter, the specific configuration of each of the control boards 45 to 48 will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control board 45 is provided with a main control CPU 45a. A main control ROM 45b and a main control RAM 45c are connected to the main control CPU 45a. The main control CPU 45a is connected to a start port switch SW1 for detecting a game ball won in the upper start winning port 22a and a start port switch SW2 for detecting a game ball won in the lower start winning port 22b. . The main control CPU 45a is connected to a count switch SW3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 23 and a normal symbol variation switch SW4 that detects a game ball that has entered (passed through) the operating gate 25. ing. Further, a special symbol display device H1, a normal symbol display device H10, and a special symbol reserved memory number display section L are connected to the main control CPU 45a via a symbol display board 49. The symbol display board 49 is mounted at a position corresponding to the special symbol display device H1, the normal symbol display device H10, and the special symbol hold storage display portion L, and each of the display devices H1, H10 and the special symbol hold storage display portion. A light emitter (LED in this embodiment) constituting L is mounted. The symbol display board 49 receives a control signal (a signal for instructing turning on (ON) / extinguishing (OFF) of the LED) output from the main control board 45, and displays each of the display devices H1, H10 and the special figure hold storage display. The light emitter of the part L is turned on and off.

  Further, the main control CPU 45a updates the values of various random numbers such as the big hit determination random number, the special figure distribution random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number every predetermined period, and the updated value is updated to the main control RAM 45c. The value before update is rewritten by storing (setting) in the setting area. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit determination (big hit lottery) to determine whether or not to give a big hit. The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the special figure to be displayed on the special symbol display device H1 in the case of big hit. The random number for variation pattern distribution is a random number used when determining the variation time and variation content (effect content) of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 45a of this embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started).

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is stored in the main control ROM 45b. The main control ROM 45b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, display) from when the symbol (special symbol and decoration) starts to vary (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is confirmed and stopped (the symbol variation game ends). A pattern serving as a base for a light emission effect and a sound effect) is shown.

  The variation pattern includes a variation pattern for a jackpot effect that is selected when the big hit lottery is won, and a variation pattern for a loss effect that is selected in the case of a loss that is not won the big hit lottery. The variation pattern for the outlier production forms a reach, and after the reach production has been performed, the variation pattern for the outlier reach production that is finally deviated and the non-reach out production that produces a deviation without forming a reach ( In the following, this is simply referred to as an off-line effect).

  As shown in FIG. 3B, in the present embodiment, there are variation patterns P1 to P4 that are selected when the 15R big hit game is determined as the variation pattern for the big hit effect. Further, the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect includes a variation pattern P5 selected when the outage is determined.

  The jackpot effect performed based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect (for example, the variation patterns P1 to P4) is determined by the symbol variation game in the effect display device H2 and finally the symbol combination for the jackpot effect is determined through the reach effect. This is an effect developed to stop display. Further, the outlier reach effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect (for example, the change pattern P5) is determined by the symbol change game in the effect display device H2 through the reach effect and finally determining the symbol combination of deviation. This is an effect developed to stop display. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combination of the outage without being subjected to the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed after the reach symbol combination is formed in the symbol variation game by the decoration display of the effect display device H2 until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived. . In the special symbol display device H1, when the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

Hereinafter, each variation pattern P1 to P5 will be described in detail.
When the 15R jackpot game is determined and a symbol variation game is played based on the variation patterns P1 to P4, the special symbol display device H1 and the effect display device H2 can recognize the jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol respectively. The combination is finally displayed. Further, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P5 for the outlier reach effect, the special symbol display device H1 and the effect display device H2 finally display the symbol combination of the outlier symbol and the outlier (outlier reach), respectively. It has come to be. In this embodiment, when a 15R probability variation jackpot game is determined, a jackpot symbol combination with an odd number of decorations is finally displayed, whereas when a 15R non-probability variation jackpot game is determined, with an even number of decorations. The jackpot symbol combination is finally displayed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a symbol variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P1 to P5, a battle effect is executed as the content of the reach effect. In the battle effect, the symbol variation game is executed in an effect mode in which winning or losing is determined by a battle between characters, and for example, two types of monsters (characters) appear on the effect display device H2. During the battle production, the monsters appearing on the production display device H2 perform an attack on the opponent and give a predetermined damage to the opponent or apply a predetermined number of attacks. . Then, as a result of the battle effect, an effect result in which one of the monsters wins is derived.

  In the battle effect, the player is notified of the type of special figure determined by the main control board 45 based on the effect result derived from the effect, thereby notifying the player of the type of jackpot game to be given. It has become. Further, in the battle effect of the present embodiment, one of the two types of characters is regarded as a player's friend (or player), and a battle is performed with the other character (player's enemy), The result of either “winning” or “losing” the character corresponding to the player's ally is derived.

  In this embodiment, when a battle effect is executed based on the variation patterns P1 to P5, the battle effect is started from the first strike of the character on the player side, and then the battle character performs an attack or an effect of performing a defense. An effect result of the effect is derived. And in this embodiment, while the battle effect of the content which a battle character defends is matched with the fluctuation patterns P1 and P2, the battle effect of the content that a battle character attacks is corresponded to the fluctuation patterns P3-P5. It is attached.

  Then, in the battle effect, when deriving the effect result that the player side character wins, the player is notified that the 15R probability variation big hit game is given. In other words, when the 15R probability variable big hit game is determined, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P1 and P3, a battle effect is executed, and an effect result in which the player's character “wins” is derived. ing. Therefore, deriving an effect result that the player side character wins derives an effect result that causes the player to recognize the provision of the 15R probability variation big hit game. In this embodiment, based on the variation patterns P1 and P3, after the player's character's first strike, the victory character is determined through defense or attack of the opponent character.

  On the other hand, in the battle effect, in the case of deriving an effect result in which the player-side character loses, a 15R big hit game is awarded, or the player is notified of the loss. That is, when the 15R big hit game is determined, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P2 and P4, the battle effect is executed, and the effect result that the player side character “defeats” is derived. Yes. Similarly, when the deviation is determined, in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P5, a battle effect is executed, and an effect result in which the player-side character is “defeated” is derived. In this embodiment, based on the variation patterns P2, P4, and P5, after the player's character preemptive attack, “defeat” is determined through defense or attack of the opponent character. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the contents of effects for performing the re-lottery effect are associated with the variation patterns P2 and P4. In addition, the timing of performing the re-lottery effect is after the end of the battle effect and until the symbol change is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  The main control ROM 45b stores a big hit determination value. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the jackpot, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (all 1223 integers from 0 to 1222). The main control RAM 45c stores a big hit determination random number used for the big hit determination.

  The main control RAM 45c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. Each special figure is assigned a predetermined number (one in the present embodiment) of this special figure distribution random number, and the main control CPU 45a determines when the big hit is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative). The jackpot symbol is determined based on the acquired random number for special map distribution. This special figure distribution random number is updated by incrementing the numerical value by 1 by the main control CPU 45a every predetermined period (every 4 ms) so that a numerical value within a predetermined numerical range can be obtained. Yes. Then, the main control CPU 45a stores the updated value in the main control RAM 45c as the special figure distribution random number value, and rewrites the already stored special figure distribution random number value. The random number value is updated sequentially. In the present embodiment, the special-assignment random numbers are acquired when a game ball wins the upper start winning port 22a or the lower start winning port 22b.

Next, the sub integrated control board 46 will be described with reference to FIG.
On the sub-general control board 46, an overall control CPU 46a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 46b for storing a control program for the overall control CPU 46a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A general control RAM 46c is provided. A general control ROM 46b and a general control RAM 46c are connected to the general control CPU 46a. The overall control CPU 46a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the overall control RAM 46c, and rewrites the values before the update. The overall control ROM 46b stores an overall control program for overall control of the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. The overall control CPU 46a is connected to the production operation button 26 so that a detection signal can be input. That is, the overall control CPU 46a can detect that the effect operation button 26 has been operated. The overall control CPU 46a is connected to a light emitter control board (not shown) so that the light emission mode of the light emitter incorporated in the effect operation button 26 can be controlled. The overall control CPU 46a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing for starting the symbol variation game).

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect display control board 47 has a display control CPU 47a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 47b for storing a control program for the display control CPU 47a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 47c is provided. An effect display device H2 (image display unit GH) is connected to the display control CPU 47a. Further, the display control CPU 47a of the present embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The display control ROM 47b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

Next, the sound / lamp control board 48 will be described with reference to FIG.
The sound / lamp control board 48 includes a sound lamp control CPU 48a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a sound lamp control ROM 48b for storing a control program of the sound lamp control CPU 48a, and necessary data. An audio lamp control RAM 48c capable of writing and reading is provided. The decoration lamp 16 and the speaker 17 are connected to the sound lamp control CPU 48a. Further, the sound lamp control CPU 48a of the present embodiment is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The sound lamp control ROM 48b stores sound data for sound effects (music data) and light emission data for light emission effects.

The contents of control executed by the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, the effect display control board 47, and the sound / lamp control board 48 will be described below.
First, the main control board 45 will be described.

  The main control CPU 45a of the main control board 45 detects that a game ball enters the upper start winning port 22a or the lower start winning port 22b and that the start port switch SW1 or the start port switch SW2 that detects the game ball outputs. When a signal is input, a hold determination is made as to whether or not the number of special figure hold storage stored in the main control RAM 45c is less than the upper limit (4 in this embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (the number of reserved memories for special figure <4), the main control CPU 45a adds 1 (+1) to the number of reserved memories for the special figure, and sets the number of reserved memories for the special figure. rewrite. Further, the main control CPU 45a, after rewriting the number of special reserved memory, lights up the number of special symbol reserved memory display portions L corresponding to the number of reserved memory after the rewriting. When the main control CPU 45a makes an affirmative determination of the hold determination, the main control CPU 45a acquires the value of the big hit determination random number and the value of the special figure distribution random number from the main control RAM 45c, and acquires the acquired big hit determination random number. The value and the value of the special figure distribution random number are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c in association with the reserved figure number for special figure. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (holding memory number = 4), the main control CPU 45a does not rewrite the reserved memory number for the special figure exceeding the upper limit number, and also determines the value of the jackpot determination random number. Do not get.

  The main control CPU 45a reads the jackpot determination random number value and the special figure distribution random number value stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, and the read jackpot The value of the random number for determination is compared with the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 45b to determine whether or not the jackpot is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values in the normal state is set to 4 out of 1223, while the number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state is set to 40 out of 1223. . Therefore, in this embodiment, the probability that the determination result of the big hit determination in the normal state becomes positive (hit probability) is 4/1223, and the probability that the determination result of the big hit determination in the probability variation state becomes positive (hit probability) Is 40/1223.

  If the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the big hit determination random number matches the big hit determination value), the main control CPU 45a determines the big hit. The main control CPU 45a which has determined the big hit, based on the value of the special figure distribution random number read from the main control RAM 45c, causes the special symbol display device H1 to make a final stop display from the big hit symbols according to the special figure. To decide. Further, the main control CPU 45a that has determined the big hit acquires the random pattern distribution random number value from the main control RAM 45c, and selects and determines the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the value from the fluctuation patterns for the big hit effect. To do. Specifically, when the determined final stop symbol is classified as symbol A, the main control CPU 45a determines the variation pattern for the jackpot effect (in this embodiment, the variation patterns P1 to P4). To do. On the other hand, when the determined final stop symbol is classified as symbol B, the main control CPU 45a determines the variation pattern for the big hit effect (in this embodiment, the variation patterns P2 and P4).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value do not match), the main control CPU 45a determines the deviation. Then, the main control CPU 45a that has determined the detachment determines whether or not to execute the detachment effect by random lottery. When the execution of the outlier reach effect is determined, the main control CPU 45a determines the out symbol as a special figure to be displayed on the special symbol display device H1 in a definite stop display. In addition, the main control CPU 45a acquires the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 45c, deviates the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the value from the fluctuation pattern for reach production (in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern P5). ) To choose from. On the other hand, if the non-execution of the outlier reach effect is determined, the main control CPU 45a determines the out symbol in the same manner as described above, acquires the random value for distributing the variation pattern from the main control RAM 45c, and corresponds to the value. The change pattern to be selected is selected from the change patterns for the off-stage production and determined.

  The main control CPU 45a that has determined the special figure and the variation pattern outputs a predetermined control command to the sub integrated control board 46 (the integrated control CPU 46a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 45a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game. Next, the main control CPU 45a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designation command for instructing the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 45a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed.

  Further, the main control CPU 45a subtracts 1 (-1) from the reserved memory number for the special figure at the start of the symbol variation game, and rewrites the reserved memory number for the special figure. Then, the main control CPU 45a rewrites the reserved memory number for special graphics, and then lights up the number of special symbol reserved memory display portions L corresponding to the reserved memory number after the rewriting. The main control CPU 45a controls the display content of the special symbol display device H1 with the start of the symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 45a starts the variation of the special symbol by starting the symbol variation game, and confirms and stops the special symbol (big hit symbol or missing symbol) determined when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. Display.

Next, as the control content executed by the main control CPU 45a, the control content during the big hit game will be described.
The main control CPU 45a outputs an opening command at the start of the big hit game, outputs a round command at the start of each round game, and outputs an ending command at the end of the big hit game. The opening command instructs the start of the opening, the round command instructs the start of the round game, and the ending command instructs the start of the ending.

  Further, the main control CPU 45a that has ended the big hit game, if the determination result is affirmative based on the determination result of the probability change determination (state transition determination) as to whether or not to give a probability change state after the big hit game ends. A state is assigned, and when the determination result is negative, a probability variation state is not given. Specifically, the main control CPU 45a sets a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state when a jackpot symbol classified as special figure A is selected as the final stop symbol. Further, when the big hit symbol classified as the special symbol B is selected as the final stop symbol, the main control CPU 45a clears the probability change flag to indicate that the gaming state is the normal state. Each flag is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c.

  As described above, the main control CPU 45a of the present embodiment serves as a big hit lottery means for performing a big hit lottery to determine whether or not to win a big hit. The main control CPU 45a serves as a big hit type determining means for determining the big hit type.

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 45a at a predetermined timing, the overall control CPU 46a outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing accordingly. More specifically, when the variation control designation command is input, the overall control CPU 46 a outputs the variation pattern designation command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. When the general control CPU 46a inputs a special symbol stop symbol designation command, the general control CPU 46a outputs the command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. When the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 46 a outputs an effect instruction command corresponding to the command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48.

  Further, when the central control CPU 46a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop symbol designation command, the overall control CPU 46a finally displays the final stop and display on the effect display device H2 based on the designated final stop symbol and variation pattern. Determine the graphic combination.

  More specifically, when the final stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is the special symbol A, the overall control CPU 46a finally displays the symbol combination of the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped ( Hereinafter, a jackpot symbol combination (for example, [777]) consisting of an odd number of decorations is determined. Thereby, when the big hit symbol combination consisting of an odd number of decorations is confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device H2, the player can recognize that the 15R probability variation big hit game is given.

  Further, the final stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is the special symbol A, and the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern for executing the re-lottery effect ( In the case of the variation pattern P2, P4), the overall control CPU 46a determines the decoration as follows. That is, in addition to determining the combination of decorations to be finally stopped and displayed, the overall control CPU 46a displays the jackpot symbols of the decorations to be temporarily stopped and displayed at the start of the re-lottery effect [1] to [ 9]. When the final stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is special symbol A and the variation patterns P2 and P4 are selected, odd symbols [1], [3], [5], [7], and [9] are selected as temporary stop symbols in proportion to the even numbers [2], [4], [6], and [8] are selected as temporary stop symbols. It is set to be lower.

  Further, when the final stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is special symbol B, the overall control CPU 46a uses the even symbol as a final stop symbol. A combination (eg, [222]) is determined. The final stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is the special symbol B, and the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern ( In the case of the variation pattern P2, P4), the overall control CPU 46a determines the decoration drawing as follows. In other words, in addition to determining the combination of decorations to be finally stopped and displayed, the overall control CPU 46a sets the jackpot symbol of the decorations to be temporarily stopped and displayed at the start of the re-lottery effect as an even number [2], Determine from [4], [6], and [8]. Thus, even if a combination of symbols that can recognize a non-probable big hit is temporarily displayed, the player can be made to think that it may be promoted to a combination of symbols that can recognize a probable big hit. Then, the overall control CPU 46 a that has determined the jackpot symbol of the decorative figure that is temporarily stopped and displayed temporarily outputs a temporary stop symbol designation command that instructs the decorative symbol of each row to the effect display control board 47.

  In addition, when the final stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is an outlier symbol and a variation pattern (eg, variation pattern P5) for an outlier reach effect is designated, overall control is performed. The CPU 46a determines a symbol combination of outlier reach as a fixed stop decoration. When the final stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a loss symbol and a variation pattern for a loss effect is designated, the overall control CPU 46a displays the final stop symbol. As a result, the combination of symbols out of place is determined. Then, the overall control CPU 46 a outputs to the effect display control board 47 a stop symbol designating command for decorating that designates the determined decorating drawing of each column. When the overall control CPU 46a inputs a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 46a outputs the command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, an operation valid period in which the operation of the effect operation button 26 is validated is set within the variation time of the symbol variation game. When the operation effective period is set in the pachinko machine 10, the light-emitting body incorporated in the production operation button 26 is turned on to indicate to the player that the operation effective period is set. It has become.

  In addition, in the operation effective period set in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first operation effective period and the second operation effective period are set so that the player's degree of recognition that the operation effective period is set can change. Two types of operation valid periods consisting of the operation valid periods are set. In the first operation effective period, a predetermined image prompting the operation of the effect operation button 26 is displayed on the effect display device H2 in order to actively inform the player that the operation effective period is set. Set as period. In the present embodiment, the predetermined image is composed of an image obtained by copying the operation button for effect 26 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the second operation effective period, the player's degree of recognition that the operation effective period is set is lowered as compared with the first operation effective period, and the second operation effective period is set. In order to search that the predetermined image is not displayed on the effect display device H2, the period is set.

  Usually, the player watches the display content of the effect display device H2. For this reason, the operation for the effect displayed on the effect display device H2 is recognized more than the fact that the operation valid period is set during the symbol variation game is obtained from the fact that the light emitter of the effect operation button 26 is turned on. The case where it obtains from the image which prompts operation of the button 26 is overwhelmingly much. Therefore, in the first operation effective period and the second operation effective period, even if it is suggested that the operation effective period is set by lighting the light emitter of the effect operation button 26 in any period, The degree of recognition that the operation valid period is set differs depending on the presence or absence of the predetermined image that prompts the operation button 26 for operation. In the second embodiment, the second operation effective period is such that the light emitter of the production operation button 26 is lit, so the setting of the period is not completely concealed, but the predetermined image is not displayed. This makes it difficult to notice that the operation valid period is set. That is, the second operation effective period of the present embodiment is set as a pseudo concealment period. On the other hand, since the first operation effective period of the present embodiment is considered that almost all the players notice that the operation effective period is set by displaying a predetermined image. It is set as a non-confidential period that does not have any “confidential” elements such as an effective period.

  Then, when the production operation button 26 is operated within the operation effective period (once in the present embodiment), the suggested production suggesting a result derived from the symbol variation game displayed on the production display device H2. (Notice production) is executed. In the present embodiment, multiple types of notice effects are set, and when the first operation valid period is set, “logo notice” can be executed as the notice effect, and the second operation is valid. When the period is set, “cut-in notice” can be executed as a notice effect.

  “Logo notice” means that characters such as “big hits” and “chance” are displayed on the image display unit GH in the symbol variation game, and whether or not the big hits are made depending on whether or not the characters are displayed. It is a notice that changes the possibility of no. On the other hand, “cut-in notice” refers to whether or not an image for a cut-in notice is displayed by inserting and displaying, for example, an image of a character appearing in the reach effect on the image display unit GH in the symbol variation game. It is a notice that changes the possibility of whether or not it will be a big hit. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of images displayed in the “cut-in notice” are set, and specifically, there are three types of “character KA”, “character KB”, and “character KC”.

  Next, the control contents of the overall control CPU 46a related to the execution of the notice effect will be described. Incidentally, the execution trigger of the cut-in notice in the present embodiment is a case where the variation patterns P1 to P5 for executing the battle effect are selected, and the second operation valid period is set in the variation patterns P1 to P5. Are associated with each other.

  When the general control CPU 46a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating any one of the variation patterns P1 to P5 from the main control CPU 45a, the overall control CPU 46a sets the second operation valid period during the symbol variation game. decide. When the overall control CPU 46a determines the setting of the second operation effective period, the overall control CPU 46a executes the cut-in advance notice according to the advance effect distribution table TA shown in FIG. 3B set in the overall control ROM 46b. And the type of cut-in notice in the case of execution. In the present embodiment, the notice effect distribution table TA corresponds to the suggestion effect distribution table. When the central control CPU 46a inputs a variation pattern designation command associated with the contents for setting the first operation valid period from the main control CPU 45a, the general control CPU 46a selects a notice effect distribution table (not shown) and produces a logo notice effect. Determine the content.

Hereinafter, the notice effect distribution table TA will be described.
In the notice effect distribution table TA, whether or not to execute the cut-in notice for a specific variation pattern (variation patterns P1 to P5), and a plurality (three in the present embodiment) selected for execution. Production contents are assigned, and production content designation commands for instructing the type of cut-in notice are associated with each other. In the present embodiment, “Character KA”, “Character KB”, and “Character KC” are defined as the contents of the cut-in notice. The production content designation command is composed of control data of 2 bytes, the first byte is composed of “B2H” common to each command, and the second byte is different in the range of “21H” to “23H”. It consists of three types. Note that “None” of the cut-in notice indicates that the cut-in notice is not executed (execution is not performed), and no production content designation command is associated. The contents of the cut-in notices distributed to the notice effect distribution table TA are each assigned a predetermined number of random numbers for the notice effect. The notice effect random number is a random number that is updated by the overall control CPU 46a every predetermined cycle, and the updated value is stored (set) in the setting area of the overall control RAM 46c. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the random number for announcement effect are 991 different integers from “0 (zero)” to “990”.

  In the notice effect distribution table TA, 245 values (values of random numbers for the notice effect) are assigned to “none” (non-execution) for the variation pattern P1, and 746 values are assigned to be executable. It has been. The breakdown is 506 for “Character KA”, 197 for “Character KB”, and 43 for “Character KC”. Further, in the notice effect distribution table TA, 430 values are distributed to “None” (execution not performed) and 561 values are distributed to the execution pattern P3 so as to be executable. The breakdown is that 561 values are assigned only to “character KA”, and no values are assigned to “character KB” and “character KC”.

  Further, in the notice effect distribution table TA, when the 15R probability variation big hit game is determined, 50 for “None” (non-execution), 100 for “Character A”, and “Character B” for the variation pattern P2. 53 values are assigned, and no value is assigned to “character C”. Also, in the notice effect distribution table TA, when 15R non-probable big hit game is determined, 357 for “None” (non-execution), 400 for “Character KA”, “Character KB” for the variation pattern P2. 31 values are assigned to “Character KC”, and no values are assigned. Also, in the notice effect distribution table TA, when 15R probability variation big hit game is determined, 77 for “None” (non-execution), 100 for “Character A”, and “Character B” for the variation pattern P4. Ten values are assigned, and no value is assigned to “character C”. Also, in the notice effect distribution table TA, when 15R non-probable big hit game is determined, with respect to the variation pattern P4, “None” (non-execution) 300, “Character KA” 437, “Character KB” 67 values are assigned to “Character KC”, and no value is assigned.

  In the notice effect distribution table TA, 934 values are distributed to “none” (execution not performed) and 57 values are distributed to the variation pattern P5 so as to be executable. The breakdown is that 57 values are assigned only to “character KA”, and no value is assigned to “character KB” and “character KC”.

  When the variation patterns P1 to P5 are selected according to such a distribution mode, it is first determined whether or not to execute the cut-in notification in the notification effect distribution table TA. When the execution of the cut-in notice is determined, any one of “character KA”, “character KB”, and “character KC” is determined as the contents of the cut-in notice. . Then, according to the association between the effect and the jackpot game as in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the 15R jackpot game is given, there is a high possibility that some cut-in notice is executed during the battle effect. On the other hand, when the deviation is determined, the possibility that the cut-in notice is executed during the battle effect is low.

  The “character KA” can be selected regardless of whether the 15R big hit game has been determined or not. Further, “Character KB” is selected only when the 15R probability variable big hit game and the 15R non-probable big hit game are determined. Therefore, when the cut-in notice is executed with “Character KB” during the battle effect as the flow of the game. When the cut-in notice is executed, it is not known which jackpot game is won, but it is understood that some jackpot game is won. By the way, in this embodiment, since the re-lottery effect is performed, even if the jackpot symbol combination by the even symbol is stopped and displayed once, it is promoted to the symbol combination that can recognize the probable big hit by the re-lottery effect. In some cases, even if the battle effect ends, it is difficult to know which jackpot game has been won until the symbol or symbol is displayed. In addition, “Character KC” is not selected when the 15R probability variation big hit game is determined. Therefore, when the cut-in notice is executed with “Character KC” during the battle production as the flow of the game, the cut-in notice is executed. It can be seen that a 15R probability variation big hit game is awarded at the time of being played. In other words, in the present embodiment, the selection ratio of the jackpot game given depending on the content of the cut-in notice effect is set differently, and the symbols are in the order of “character KA” <“character KB” <“character KC”. Expectations for big hits with large profits in floating games are high.

  In the present embodiment, the start timing of the second operation valid period differs depending on the contents of the symbol variation game (see FIGS. 5B and 5C). Specifically, when the variation patterns P1 and P2 in which the contents of the effect that the battle character defends are defined are selected, the second operation valid period is after the elapse of time T1 from the start of the symbol variation start. Are set for a time Tx (see FIG. 5B). On the other hand, when the variation patterns P3 to P5 in which the content of the attacking character is attacked are selected, the second operation valid period is the time T2 (> time T1) after the variation of the symbol starts. It is set during time Tx (see FIG. 5C).

  By the way, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the second operation effective period is set after the elapse of time T1 is the timing at which the player-side character attacks the battle character in the battle performance (the battle character defends). It has become. On the other hand, the timing at which the second operation effective period is set after the elapse of time T2 is the timing at which the battle character attacks the player side character in the battle effect. When a variation pattern in which the content for setting the first operation effective period is set is selected, the first operation effective period is the time T (time T1 <time T <time After the elapse of T2), it is set for a time Tw (<time Tx) (see FIG. 5A).

  In the present embodiment, when the production operation button 26 is operated within the second operation valid period, the overall control CPU 46a does not determine whether or not to execute the cut-in notice in the notice effect distribution table TA. In this case, the cut-in notice is executed with the contents of the effect selected in the table. On the other hand, if the cut-in notice is decided to be executed in the notice effect distribution table TA, but the effect operation button 26 is not operated within the second operation valid period, the overall control CPU 46a selects the selected effect. An effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the cut-in notice according to the contents is performed.

Hereinafter, the effect execution lottery executed by the overall control CPU 46a will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control CPU 46a has decided to execute the cut-in notice, but if the production operation button 26 is not operated within the second operation effective period, after the second operation effective period ends, FIG. The cut-in advance notice lottery table TB shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3C, in the cut-in advance notice lottery table TB, a predetermined number of random numbers for lottery for designating whether or not to execute the cut-in notice for each type of jackpot game. It is distributed. Incidentally, the random number for lottery is a random number that is updated by the overall control CPU 46a every predetermined cycle, and the updated value is stored (set) in the setting area of the overall control RAM 46c. In the present embodiment, the numbers that can be taken by the random numbers for lottery are 101 whole numbers from “0 (zero)” to “100”. Then, the overall control CPU 46a performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the cut-in notice based on the selected contents of the effect based on the determined type (or disregard) of the big hit game. In the cut-in notice execution lottery table TB, the case where the cut-in notice is not executed is indicated as “not executed”, and the case where the cut-in notice is executed is indicated as “executable”.

  In the cut-in notice execution lottery table TB, when 15R probability variation big hit game is determined, 21 values (value of random numbers for lottery) are assigned to “non-execution” and 80 pieces are “executable”. The value of is distributed. In addition, when 15R non-probability big hit game and outlier reach are determined, one value is assigned to “execution not performed” and 100 values are assigned to “executable”.

  According to such a distribution mode, the cut-in notice is determined to be executed, but if the production operation button 26 is not operated within the second operation valid period, the cut-in notice is executed with the selected content. Both situations can be created and not executed. Then, if the 15R non-probable big hit game and the outlier reach are determined to be executed when the cut-in notice is decided, the second operation is effective, rather than the case where the 15R probable big hit game is decided. The cut-in notice is easily executed without operating the production operation button 26 within the period. Thereby, not only when the cut-in advance notice is executed by operating the production operation button 26 within the second operation valid period, but also depending on whether or not the cut-in advance notice is executed by the effect execution lottery. You can guess your expectation for the big hit.

  When it is determined in the notice effect distribution table TA that the cut-in notice is not executed, the cut-in notice is not executed even if the effect operation button 26 is not operated within the second operation valid period. . Also, the production execution lottery is not executed.

  Then, the overall control CPU 46a sets the second operation valid period according to the variation pattern, and uses the above-described notice effect distribution table TA and the cut-in notice execution lottery table TB as described below. Control related to execution of in-notice.

First, the setting of the first operation effective period will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control CPU 46a executes control related to the selection of the logo notice when the change pattern designation command associated with the content for setting the first operation valid period is input from the main control CPU 45a. In other words, the overall control CPU 46a acquires the notice effect random number from the notice effect distribution table for the logo notice, and determines the effect of the logo notice based on the value of the obtained random number for the notice effect. Then, the overall control CPU 46 a outputs an effect content designation command for instructing the type of logo notice to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48.

  The overall control CPU 46a executes control related to the setting of the first operation effective period. That is, the overall control CPU 46a measures the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation game, and sets the first operation effective period during the time Tw when the elapsed time has passed the time T. In addition, the overall control CPU 46a sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the first operation effective period is in the overall control RAM 46c, and sets an elapsed time from the start of the first operation effective period. measure. Further, the overall control CPU 46a outputs an electrical signal instructing to turn on the light emitter of the effect operation button 26 to the light emitter control board with the start of the first operation effective period, and turns on the light emitter. . At the same time, the overall control CPU 46 a outputs to the effect display control board 47 a control command (display control command) that instructs the display of the predetermined image that prompts the operation of the effect operation button 26.

  The overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the effect operation button 26 is operated within the first operation effective period. When the production operation button 26 is operated within the first operation valid period, the overall control CPU 46a uses the logo notification in order to execute the logo preview with the production content designated by the production content designation command output previously. An effect execution command for instructing execution of the advance notice is output to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. In other words, the overall control CPU 46a outputs an effect content designation command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48 in advance, and only when the effect operation button 26 is operated, the effect operation button 26 is displayed. When the is operated, an effect execution command is output to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48.

  Then, when a detection signal indicating that the production operation button 26 has been operated is input within the first operation effective period, and after the elapse of a predetermined time (time Tw), the first operation effective period. When the process ends, the overall control CPU 46a resets information (such as a flag) set in the overall control RAM 46c. Further, the overall control CPU 46a finishes measuring the elapsed time after the first operation effective period starts. At the same time, the overall control CPU 46a outputs an electrical signal instructing to turn off the light emitter of the effect operation button 26 to the light emitter control board, and turns off the light emitter. At the same time, the overall control CPU 46 a outputs to the effect display control board 47 a control command (display end control command) instructing to end the display of the predetermined image that prompts the operation of the effect operation button 26.

Next, the setting of the second operation effective period will be described with reference to FIGS.
The general control CPU 46a determines the setting of the second operation effective period when the change pattern designation command for instructing the change patterns P1 to P5 is input from the main control CPU 45a. Specifically, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P1, P2 in which the content of the effect that the battle character defends is defined, the overall control CPU 46a starts to start symbol variation. After the elapse of time T1, the second operation effective period is set for the time Tx. When the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P3 to P5 in which the contents of the effect of the opponent character attacking are determined, the overall control CPU 46a waits for the time from the start of the symbol variation. After the elapse of T2, the second operation valid period is set for the time Tx.

  Then, the overall control CPU 46a sets information (such as a flag) indicating that it is in the second operation effective period in the overall control RAM 46c, as in the setting of the first operation effective period, The elapsed time from the start of the operation valid period is measured. Furthermore, with the start of the second operation effective period, the overall control CPU 46a outputs an electrical signal instructing lighting of the light emitter of the effect operation button 26 to the light emitter control board to light the light emitter.

  Then, when a detection signal indicating that the production operation button 26 is operated is input within the second operation effective period, and when a predetermined time (time Tx) elapses, the second operation effective period. In the same manner as described above, the overall control CPU 46a resets information (such as a flag) set in the overall control RAM 46c. Further, the overall control CPU 46a ends the measurement of the elapsed time after the start of the second operation valid period. At the same time, the overall control CPU 46a outputs an electrical signal instructing to turn off the light emitter of the effect operation button 26 to the light emitter control board, and turns off the light emitter.

  Next, control executed by the overall control CPU 46a when the effect operation button 26 is operated within the second operation effective period will be described with reference to FIG. 6A and 6B show the flow of the game when the variation pattern P3 is selected and “character KC” is selected as a cut-in notice.

  When the central control CPU 46a inputs the variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 45a, the general control CPU 46a executes the cut-in announcement using the announcement production distribution table TA according to the variation pattern designation command and the type of jackpot game to be given. Determine whether or not. When execution of cut-in notice is decided in the notice effect distribution table TA, the overall control CPU 46a sends an effect content designation command for instructing the type of cut-in notice after the elapse of a predetermined control period (at time α). After the elapse of time), output to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. Incidentally, in FIG. 6A, the effect content designation command “B2H23H” for instructing “character KC” is selected as the effect content of the cut-in notice.

  Further, the overall control CPU 46a sets the second operation effective period after the elapse of time T2 from the start of the change of the symbol based on the change pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the predetermined operation time (time Tx) has elapsed in advance, and the production operation button 26 is operated within the second operation effective period. It is determined whether or not it has been done. If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a gives an effect execution command for instructing execution of a cut-in notice to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48 when the effect operation button 26 is operated. Output to.

  Next, although execution of the cut-in notice is determined, the control executed by the overall control CPU 46a when the production operation button 26 is not operated within the second operation valid period is shown in FIG. 6B. explain.

  The overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the second operation effective period has passed a predetermined time (time Tx), and whether the effect operation button 26 has been operated within the second operation effective period. Determine whether or not. If this determination is negative, the overall control CPU 46a refers to the cut-in advance notice lottery table TB after the end of the second operation valid period, and determines whether or not to execute the cut-in notice with predetermined contents. An effect execution lottery is executed.

  Then, when “executable” is selected in the cut-in notice execution lottery table TB based on the result of the big hit lottery, the overall control CPU 46a executes the cut-in notice in accordance with the determined effect content. At the end of the valid period, an effect execution command is output to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. On the other hand, when “execution non-execution” is selected in the cut-in notice execution lottery table TB, the overall control CPU 46a does not execute the cut-in notice with the decided effect content, and therefore the effect execution command is sent to the effect display control board 47 and the voice.・ Do not output to lamp control board 48. In other words, when “non-execution” is selected in the cut-in notice execution lottery table TB, the effect content designation command has already been output to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48, but the effect execution command is output. As a result, the cut-in notice is not executed.

  By the way, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a sets the second operation valid period even when the execution of the cut-in notice is determined in the notice effect distribution table TA. While the second operation effective period is set, control is performed so that the light emitter of the effect operation button 26 is turned on. However, in this case, even if the production operation button 26 is operated within the second operation effective period, the overall control CPU 46a does not execute the cut-in notice.

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to set an operation effective period in the symbol variation game, and when it is determined to set the operation effective period, the overall control CPU 46a sets the operation effective period in the symbol variation game. Is the operation valid period setting means. Further, the overall control CPU 46a that determines whether or not the production operation button 26 is operated within the operation effective period is an operation determination unit. In addition, when the operation valid period is set, the overall control CPU 46a that selects whether or not the notice effect can be executed and the contents of the notice effect when the notice effect can be executed becomes the effect contents selecting means. The general control ROM 46b for storing the notice effect distribution table TA serves as a table storage means. The overall control CPU 46a serves as an effect instruction control unit. Further, the sub general control board 46 becomes an effect instruction board.

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.
When the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 inputs the variation pattern designation command, the effect content corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the command is selected, and the symbol variation game is executed with the effect content. The display content of the display device H2 is controlled. At this time, the display control CPU 47a generates display data for displaying an image in accordance with the effect content using the image data of the display control ROM 47b based on the selected effect content.

  Then, the display control CPU 47a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the effect display device H2 based on the measured time and display data. Switch every control cycle (for example, every 4 ms). When the display control CPU 47a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display of the effect display device H2 is configured to cause the effect display device H2 to stop and display the symbol instructed by the stop symbol designating command for decoration. The display content is controlled to end the symbol variation game. Further, when a variation pattern (in this embodiment, variation patterns P2 and P4) including a re-lottery effect is specified, the display control CPU 47a, based on the variation pattern, after the battle effect ends, The temporary symbol designated by the temporary symbol designation command is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, when the display control CPU 47a inputs a symbol stop command, the display contents of the effect display device H2 so as to cause the effect display device H2 to display the symbol combination designated by the input decorative symbol stop symbol designation command. To control.

  In addition, when the big hit game is determined, the display control CPU 47a causes the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect to be executed based on the effect instruction command output from the sub integrated control board 46.

Next, the control content related to the execution of the cut-in notice performed by the effect display control board 47 will be described.
When the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 inputs two commands of an effect content designation command and an effect execution command from the sub overall control board 46 (overall control CPU 46a), the cut-in designated by the effect content designation command is performed. The display content of the effect display device H2 is controlled to display the notice. Specifically, the display control CPU 47a controls to display “character KA” on the effect display device H2 when the effect content designation command “B2H21H” and the effect execution command are input. Further, the display control CPU 47a controls to display “character KB” on the effect display device H2 when the effect content designation command “B2H22H” and the effect execution command are input. The display control CPU 47a controls to display “character KC” on the effect display device H2 when the effect content designation command “B2H23H” and the effect execution command are input.

  However, the display control CPU 47a does not control the display content of the effect display device H2 so as to display the cut-in notice when the effect content specifying command is input, but does not input the effect content specifying command and the effect executing command. As long as the cut-in notice is not executed. Therefore, when the display control CPU 47a inputs an effect content designation command, the display control RAM 47c temporarily stores the command. Then, when the production operation button 26 is operated within the second operation valid period and the production execution command is input, the display control CPU 47a reads out the production content designation command stored in the display control RAM 47c. The effect display device H2 is controlled so as to execute the cut-in notice according to the contents instructed by the command.

  Similarly, the execution of the cut-in notice is determined in advance in the notice effect distribution table TA, but the effect is executed even if the effect operation button 26 is not operated within the second operation valid period. When the execution of the cut-in notice is determined in the lottery, the effect execution command is output when the second operation valid period ends. Therefore, the display control CPU 47a controls the effect display device H2 to execute the cut-in notice with the content instructed by the effect content designation command when the second operation valid period ends. Thereby, the display control CPU 47a reads the effect content designation command stored in the display control RAM 47c, and controls the effect display device H2 to execute the cut-in notice with the content instructed by the command. On the other hand, in the notice effect distribution table TA, execution of the cut-in notice is determined in advance, but if execution of the cut-in notice is determined in the effect execution lottery, an effect execution command is not output. Accordingly, the display control CPU 47a does not read the effect content designation command stored in the display control RAM 47c, and does not execute the cut-in notice. If it is determined in advance that the cut-in notice will not be executed, the display control CPU 47a will execute the cut-in notice regardless of whether or not the effect operation button 26 is pressed within the second operation valid period. do not do.

  Further, when the display control CPU 47a inputs the above-described display control command from the overall control CPU 46a when the start timing of the first operation effective period has been reached, the predetermined control prompting the operation of the effect operation button 26 is performed. The effect display device H2 (image display unit GH) is controlled to display the image. When the display operation control button 26 is operated within the first operation effective period, or when the first operation effective period ends due to the elapse of the specified time, when the display end control command is input, the display control The CPU 47a controls the effect display device H2 (image display unit GH) so as to end the display of the predetermined image. Even when the first operation effective period is set, the display control CPU 47a controls the logo notice in the same manner as when the effect operation button 26 is operated within the second operation effective period. Execute.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a and the display control CPU 47a that execute the notice effect when the effect operation button 26 is operated within the operation effective period are the effect control means. The display control CPU 47a serves as a display control unit. In addition, when the first and second operation effective periods are set, it is suggested that the operation effective period is set by the light emitter of the effect operation button 26, and therefore, the effect operation button 26 The illuminant is a means for suggesting the period.

Next, the voice / lamp control board 48 will be described.
When the voice pattern control CPU 48a of the voice / lamp control board 48 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command, the voice lamp control CPU 48a selects the voice data and the light emission data based on the effect contents corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command. . Then, the sound lamp control CPU 48a controls the decoration lamp 16 and the speaker 17 so that the sound effect and the light emission effect are performed with the selected sound data and light emission data. When the sound lamp control CPU 48a inputs the symbol stop command, the sound effect and the light emission effect are terminated with the termination of the symbol variation game.

Next, the control contents related to the execution of the cut-in notice performed by the sound / lamp control board 48 will be described.
The voice lamp control CPU 48a of the voice / lamp control board 48 is instructed by the production content designation command when two commands of the production content designation command and the production execution command are input from the sub overall control board 46 (overall control CPU 46a). The decorative lamp 16 and the speaker 17 are controlled so as to execute an audio effect and a light emission effect dedicated to the cut-in notice.

  Similarly to the control performed by the display control CPU 47a, the voice lamp control CPU 48a does not execute the voice effect or the light emission effect exclusively for the cut-in notice at the time when the effect content designation command is input. The production is not executed unless the is input. For this reason, when the sound lamp control CPU 48a inputs an effect content designation command, the sound lamp control RAM 48c temporarily stores the command. When the effect operation button 26 is operated within the second operation valid period and an effect execution command is input, the sound lamp control CPU 48a reads the effect content designation command stored in the sound lamp control RAM 48c. Then, the decorative lamp 16 and the speaker 17 are controlled so as to execute the sound effect and the light emission effect with the contents instructed by the command.

  Further, when the production operation button 26 is operated and the production execution command is input within the second operation valid period, the audio lamp control CPU 48a is combined with the timing at which the cut-in notice is displayed on the production display device H2. The speaker 17 is controlled so as to output a sound dedicated to cut-in notice. In the present embodiment, even when the execution of the cut-in notice is determined in the effect execution lottery, the sound dedicated to the cut-in notice is not output. Even when the first operation effective period is set, the sound lamp control CPU 48a relates to the notice effect in the same manner as when the effect operation button 26 is operated within the second operation effective period. Execute control.

Next, the flow of the game when the operation valid period is set will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 (a), 6 (a), and 6 (b).
As shown in FIG. 5A, when the symbol variation game is started, the first operation effective period is set for the time Tw after the elapse of time T after the symbol variation starts. In the effect display device H2, the predetermined image that prompts the operation of the effect operation button 26 is displayed together with the setting of the first operation effective period. At the same time, the light emitter incorporated in the production operation button 26 is turned on. When the effect operation button 26 is operated within the first operation effective period, a logo notice is executed on the effect display device H2. Then, when the production operation button 26 is operated within the first operation effective period, and when the first operation effective period is ended by elapse of a predetermined time (time Tw), the first operation is performed. With the end of the operation valid period, the display of the predetermined image displayed on the effect display device H2 is ended. At the same time, the light emitter of the production operation button 26 is turned off. Then, the symbol variation game ends with the passage of the variation time predetermined for the variation pattern.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the symbol variation game is started, the second operation effective period is set for the time Tx after the time T2 has elapsed since the symbol variation started. At the same time, the light emitter incorporated in the production operation button 26 is turned on. At this time, in the effect display device H2, the predetermined image prompting the operation of the effect operation button 26 is not displayed on the effect display device H2. When the effect operation button 26 is operated within the second operation effective period, an image of “character KC” is displayed on the effect display device H2 as a cut-in notice in accordance with the operation of the effect operation button 26. The When the production operation button 26 is operated within the second operation valid period, the light emitter incorporated in the production operation button 26 is turned off when the production operation button 26 is operated. Then, the symbol variation game ends with the passage of the variation time predetermined for the variation pattern.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the execution of the cut-in notice is determined in advance and the production operation button 26 is not operated within the second operation valid period, the production is performed. An execution lottery is executed. Moreover, the light emitter incorporated in the effect operation button 26 is turned off with the end of the second operation effective period. Then, when the effect execution lottery is won, the image of “character KC” is displayed on the effect display device H2 as a cut-in notice when the second operation valid period ends. Then, the symbol variation game ends with the passage of the variation time predetermined for the variation pattern.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the cut-in notice can be executed, the overall control CPU 46a causes the cut-in notice to be executed with the selected effect content when the effect operation button 26 is operated within the second operation valid period. On the other hand, if the cut-in notice is executable and the production operation button 26 is not operated within the second operation valid period, the overall control CPU 46a performs the production execution lottery. The overall control CPU 46a, when winning the effect execution lottery, causes the cut-in notice to be executed with the selected effect content. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 46a does not execute the cut-in notice when the production operation button 26 is operated within the second operation valid period when the cut-in notice is not executed, and the second operation is not performed. If the production operation button 26 is not operated within the effective period, the production execution lottery is not performed. Thereby, the player who operated the effect operation button 26 becomes easier when the operation button 26 for the effect is operated within the second operation effective period than when the operation button 26 is not operated. And a player who has not operated the game can increase the interest of the game.

  (2) In the effect execution lottery, the probability of winning for execution is set according to the result of the big hit lottery. Thus, even if the player does not operate the effect operation button 26 within the second operation valid period, the player guesses the expectation for the big hit depending on whether or not the cut-in notice is executed. can do. Also, if the player who knows the existence of the second operation effective period does not operate the effect operation button 26 within the second operation effective period, will the cut-in notice be executed? The expectation for the big hit can be estimated depending on whether or not.

  (3) The overall control CPU 46a outputs an effect content designation command to the effect display control board 47 in advance, and when the effect operation button 26 is operated within the operation effective period and within the operation effective period. When the effect execution lottery is won when 26 is not operated, an effect execution command is output to the effect display control board 47. As a result, when the production operation button 26 is operated within the operation effective period or when it is elected to be executable in the production execution lottery, a command that combines the determination of the content of the production of the announcement production and execution of the announcement production is output Rather than doing this, it is possible to quickly perform the process related to the determination of the contents of the effect and the execution of the notice effect.

  (4) In the notice effect distribution table TA, the contents indicating whether or not the cut-in notice is executed, the “character KC” that can be selected when the 15R probability variable big hit game is decided, and the big hit are decided A selectable “character KB” and a “character KA” that can be selected in the case of a big hit or loss are assigned. In the notice effect distribution table TA, the selection ratio of these effects is determined according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery and the type of the big hit. Thereby, the player who knows the existence of the second operation effective period can guess the development of the symbol variation game from the production contents of the cut-in notice, so that the production operation button that triggers the execution of the cut-in notice 26 operations can be actively performed. In addition, in order to operate the effect operation button 26, it is possible to improve the search for searching when the second operation effective period is set.

  (5) The push button-type production operation button 26 that can be operated by the player has a built-in light emitter, and the overall control CPU 46a sets the operation valid period by causing the light emitter to emit light. Suggest that Thereby, it is notified that the operation of the operation button 26 for production is effective casually by the light emission by the light emitter. Therefore, the player can be inferred that something may happen if the operation button 26 is operated within the operation effective period, and the next time the light emitter emits light in the same manner, The operation button 26 can be made to try to operate.

  (6) The overall control CPU 46a sets the start time of the second operation valid period differently according to the contents of the symbol variation game. Specifically, when the variation patterns P1 and P2 are selected, the overall control CPU 46a sets the second operation effective period after the time T1 has elapsed since the start of symbol variation. On the other hand, when the variation patterns P3 to P5 are selected, the overall control CPU 46a sets the second operation effective period after the time T2 has elapsed since the symbol variation started. Thereby, even if the player operates the effect operation button 26 at the same timing as the timing when the second operation valid period is set in the previous symbol variation game in the current symbol variation game, the cut-in notice is executed. It may not be done. In other words, it is difficult to predict when the second operation valid period will be set, and even if the production operation button 26 is operated, the cut-in notice is not executed. It is possible to improve the inquiring mind to find out whether the validity period is set.

  (7) The second operation effective period is set during a battle effect in which the winning or losing is determined by the battle of the character and the result of the symbol variation game is derived by the winning or losing of the character on the player side. More specifically, the second operation effective period is set to either the timing at which the player side character attacks the opponent character or the timing at which the opponent character attacks the player side character. In the battle performance, the timing at which the player-side character attacks the battle character or the like may be one of the most powerful times for the player because it may affect the result of the battle. Since it can be thought that operating the operation button 26 for the effect at that timing may affect the result of the battle, setting the second operation effective period at the timing as described above allows The operation of the operation button 26 can be prompted.

  (8) By adopting a distribution mode such as the notice effect distribution table TA, a plurality of types of cut-in notices can be selected for one variation pattern. Thereby, it is not necessary to set the variation pattern and the cut-in notice in a one-to-one relationship, and it is possible to realize diversification of effects.

  (9) In the notice effect distribution table TA, since the content of “no cut-in notice” is assigned, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute the cut-in notice first. Then, if the contents of the production other than the cut-in advance notice “None” are determined and the production operation button 26 is not operated within the second operation valid period, the production execution lottery is performed and the production becomes possible. Only when cut-in notice is executed. For this reason, when the production operation button 26 is not operated within the second operation valid period, a two-stage lottery is performed, so that the cut-in notice is made as compared with the case where the production operation button 26 is not operated. Is difficult to execute, and a difference occurs between the player who operated the operation button 26 for production and the player who did not operate the operation button 26, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the embodiment, the second operation effective period is set during the battle performance, but the second operation effective period may be set even during other effects or a big hit game. .

In the embodiment, the production operation means is the push button type production operation button 26, but may be a touch panel type.
In the embodiment, the start time of the second operation valid period is varied according to the contents of the symbol variation game, but the length of the valid period may be varied. Further, both the start timing and the length of the second operation effective period may be different.

  In the embodiment, when the production operation button 26 is not operated within the second operation valid period and the production execution lottery is won, the production contents determined at the end of the second operation valid period are used. The cut-in notice was executed. As an example of the change, the cut-in notice may be executed with the determined content of the execution after a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the second operation effective period.

  In the embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a may output an effect content designation command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48 when the operation valid period is set.

In the embodiment, the cut-in advance notice may be executed when the operation button 26 for presentation is operated a plurality of times within the second operation effective period.
○ In the embodiment, the effect content of the cut-in notice may be two types or less, or may be five types or more.

  In the embodiment, the number of jackpot games may be three or more. For example, even if the specified number of rounds is set to 2 and the round game time of one round is set shorter than the round game time of 15R jackpot game, a 2R probability variable jackpot game that gives a probability change state after the jackpot game ends is set. good. In addition, the number of rounds is set to 2 times, and the round game time of one round is set to be shorter than the round game time of 15R big hit game, and 2R non-probable big hit game that does not give a probability change state after the big hit game ends is set. Also good. In addition, a small hit game in which the specified number of rounds is set to one and the round game time of one round is set shorter than the round game time of the 15R big hit game may be set. Note that when the small hit game is won, the game state after the small hit game is continued in the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. Then, the 2R big hit game and the small hit game are set so that the content of the effect and the variation time are the same so that it is not apparent which win game is given. In addition, as a result of the battle effect, a “draw” may be set in which a battle between the player-side character and the battle character is drawn. When such a hit game is set and missed, a 2R probability variable big hit game, a 2R non-probable big hit game, or a small hit game is selected, “Draw” may be displayed in the battle effect. In this way, when the result of “draw” is derived, it becomes difficult for the player to know whether or not the probability variation state is continued. Can do. Also, when the types of jackpot games increase, it becomes difficult to grasp which jackpot game is won or the game state after the jackpot game ends only by looking at the result of the symbol variation game. However, by associating the content of the notice effect with the type of the jackpot game in this way, the type of the jackpot game and the game state after the end of the jackpot game can be easily grasped only by looking at the content of the notice effect.

  In the embodiment, the lottery random number distribution setting in the cut-in notice execution lottery table TB may be changed. For example, when a 15R probability variation big hit game is determined, the ratio of “non-executable” and “executable” may be approximately 1: 1. In this way, when the production operation button 26 is not operated within the second operation effective period, it becomes difficult to execute the cut-in notice, and the player who knows the existence of the second operation effective period is notified. On the other hand, the operation button 26 for production can be more actively operated.

In the embodiment, the effect display control board 47 may be omitted, and the sub-general control board 46 may execute control related to image display.
In the embodiment, in the cut-in notice execution lottery table TB, the game can be executed when the 15R probability variable big hit game is determined, rather than when the big hit lottery is won and the 15R non-probable big hit game is determined. You may set so that possibility may become high.

  In the embodiment, the profit that the player can acquire is not limited to the combination of the 15R probability variable big hit game and the 15R non-variable big hit game. For example, the magnitude of the profit may be the number of symbol variation games to which the probability variation state is given. In addition, the fluctuation time of the usual game is shortened, and the number of times that the short-time state in which the lottery probability (winning probability per win) of the ordinary game is changed from a low probability to a high probability based on the passage of the operation gate 25 is given. It is good as a difference. Moreover, it is good also as the length of round game time, the low probability of winning a lottery, the high appearance rate of premium effects, etc.

  In the embodiment, during the second operation effective period, the light emitter incorporated in the production operation button 26 is not turned on, and it may be concealed that the operation effective period is completely set.

  In the embodiment, the fact that it is during the second operation effective period may be notified by a gaming machine component other than the effect operation button 26. For example, the decorative lamp 16 may emit light weaker than the light emission effect normally performed, or may be notified by the speaker 17.

In the embodiment, if the production operation button 26 is not operated when the first operation valid period is set, the production execution lottery may be performed.
In the embodiment, when the operation effective period is set without setting the first operation effective period, the operation effective period is set only by light emission by the light emitter of the effect operation button 26. May be notified.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The second operation valid period is a battle effect in which the content of the symbol variation game is determined by winning or losing by the battle of the character, and the result of the symbol variation game is derived by winning or losing the character on the player side. It is set during the battle effect, and is set to either the timing when the player side character attacks the opponent character or the timing when the opponent character attacks the player side character. The gaming machine according to claim 8 or 9.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. (A) is an enlarged view of the center character, (b) is a schematic diagram showing a display image displayed during the first operation effective period. (A) is explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game, (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a notice effect distribution table, (c) is explanatory drawing explaining a cut-in notice execution lottery table. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko machine. (A) is a timing chart which shows the flow of a game when the 1st operation effective period is set. (B), (c) is a timing chart which shows the flow of a game when the 2nd operation effective period is set. (A) is a timing chart showing the flow of the game when the effect operation button is operated within the second operation effective period, and (b) is the game when the execution is determined in the effect execution lottery. The timing chart which shows a flow.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 20 ... Center accessory, 26 ... Operation button for production (production operation means), 45 ... Main control board, 45a ... Main control CPU (Big hit lottery means, Big hit type determination means), 46 ... Sub General control board (production instruction board), 46a... Central control CPU (production instruction control unit, production content selection means, operation determination means, operation effective period setting means), 46b ... General control ROM (table storage means), 47 ... display display control board, 47a ... display control CPU (display control section, display control means), GH ... image display section, H1 ... special symbol display device (display means), H2 ... effect display device (display means).

Claims (9)

An operation means for performance that can be operated by a player, and display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and the operation of the effect operation means within the variation time of the symbol variation game A suggestion suggesting a result derived in the symbol variation game displayed on the display means when the operation means for presentation is operated within the operation valid period In gaming machines that can perform production,
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win
A jackpot type determining means for determining a jackpot type to be generated by winning the jackpot lottery from a plurality of types of jackpots having different profits that a player can obtain,
It is determined whether to set the operation effective period in the symbol variation game, and when it is determined to set the operation effective period, an operation effective period setting for setting the operation effective period during the symbol variation game Means,
An operation determination means for determining whether or not the operation means for production has been operated within the set operation valid period;
When the operation effective period is set, whether or not the suggestion effect can be executed and the effect content of the suggestion effect in accordance with the selection ratio determined according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery and the type of big hit Production content selection means to select;
An effect control means for controlling execution of the suggestion effect according to a selection result of the effect content selection means when the effect operation means is operated within the operation effective period;
The production control means includes
When the suggestion effect is executable, when the effect operation means is operated within the operation effective period, the suggestion effect is executed with the effect content selected by the effect content selection means, while the operation effective period When the production operation means is not operated, an production execution lottery is performed for determining whether or not the suggested production is executed with the production content selected by the production content selection unit, and when the production execution lottery is won The suggestion effect is executed with the effect content selected by the effect content selection means,
When the suggestion effect is not executed, the suggestion effect is not executed when the effect operation means is operated within the operation effective period, and the effect operation means is not operated within the operation effective period. The game machine is characterized in that the effect execution lottery is not performed at the time.   In the production execution lottery, the probability of winning in the case where the jackpot lottery is not won and the case where the jackpot lottery is won but the jackpot type determining means has decided a jackpot with a small profit is increased. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:   2. The performance execution lottery wins the jackpot lottery, and when the jackpot type determining means determines a big hit with a large profit, the probability of winning the winning is increased. The gaming machine described. The effect control means includes an effect instruction control unit that instructs the effect contents of the suggested effect selected by the operation effective period setting means, the operation determining means, the effect content selecting means, and the effect content selecting means. And a display control board having a display control unit for controlling the display content of the display means to cause the display means to execute the suggestion effect,
The production instruction control unit outputs to the display control unit an production content designation command for instructing the content of the suggestion production selected by the production content selection unit in accordance with the setting of the operation validity period, and within the operation validity period When the production operation means is operated, and when the production execution lottery is won when the production operation means is not operated within the operation valid period, production execution is instructed to execute the suggestion production. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a command is output to the display control unit. The stage content selection means includes table storage means for storing whether or not the suggestion stage can be executed and a suggestion stage distribution table to be referred to when selecting the stage contents of the suggestion stage in the case of execution.
Selected in the table storage means when content indicating whether or not to execute the suggestion effect, and as the effect content when the suggestion effect is allowed to be executed, when a jackpot that maximizes the player's profit is determined The possible performance contents, the performance contents that can be selected when the jackpot is determined, and the performance contents that can be selected when the jackpot is lost or lost are sorted, and the selection ratio is the lottery result of the jackpot lottery The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the game machine is determined according to a type of jackpot.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a period suggesting unit that suggests that the operation valid period is set. The production operating means is a push button that can be pressed by a player, and the push button contains a light emitter,
The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the period suggesting unit is the light emitter and suggests that the operation effective period is set by causing the light emitter to emit light. The operation effective period set by the operation effective period setting means includes a first operation effective period in which notification that prompts the display means to operate the operation means is performed in accordance with the setting of the operation effective period. The display means has a second operation effective period during which the notification is not performed,
In the case where the second operation effective period is set, the effect content selecting means determines whether or not to execute the suggested effect that can be executed within the second operation effective period, and the suggested effect in the case where it can be executed. Is selected according to the selection ratio determined according to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery and the type of jackpot,
The production control means includes
When the suggestion effect is executable, when the effect operation means is operated within the second operation effective period, the suggestion effect is executed with the effect content selected by the effect content selection means, When the production operation means is not operated within the second operation valid period, production execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not the suggested production is executed with the production content selected by the production content selection unit, and the production is performed. When the execution lottery is won, the suggestion effect is executed with the effect content selected by the effect content selection means,
In the case where the suggestion effect is not executed, the suggestion effect is not executed when the effect operation means is operated within the second operation effective period, and the effect operation is performed within the second operation effective period. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein when the means is not operated, the effect execution lottery is not performed.   When setting the second operation effective period, the operation effective period setting means sets the start time of the second operation effective period differently according to the contents of the symbol variation game. The gaming machine according to claim 8.

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