JP2011206465A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the amusement of a notice performance without reducing reliability to the notice performance.SOLUTION: A symbol notice image 411 indicates the numeral symbol of "5" and suggests that a second performance symbol 402 is to be stopped at the numeral symbol of "5". A performance image 420 indicates that a first performance symbol 401 is stopped. Since the first performance symbol 401 is stopped at the numerical symbol of "4", and the symbol notice image 411 indicates "5", a player recognizes that a ready-to-win performance is not to be developed before the second performance symbol 402 is stopped. Then, in a performance image 430, the symbol notice image 411 is erased and a slide notice image 431 is displayed. The slide notice image 431 suggests a slide performance different from a normal stop performance when stopping the second performance symbol 402. When stopping the second performance symbol 402, the slide performance is executed. Then, when a chance spot is stopped for a third performance symbol 403, a pseudo continuous variation performance is developed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that performs an effect by displaying a notice of a symbol to be stopped while the effect symbol is changing.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board wins a specific start opening, a random number is acquired at the start winning timing under the control of the main control unit, and this random number matches a predetermined jackpot random number In this case, pachinko gaming machines are widely used in which a special symbol is stopped at a symbol indicating a jackpot and the game is shifted to a jackpot gaming state.

  In such pachinko machines, the effect control that receives the result of the determination of the jackpot random number by the main control unit, and performs the effect by changing the plurality of effect symbols according to the change of the special symbol using the image display unit etc. Is provided. For example, the production control unit gradually increases the player's sense of expectation by developing a reach production when the jackpot is reached.

  The reach effect is, for example, when changing the three effect symbols (the first effect symbol to the third effect symbol), the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are arranged on the effective line with the same or related symbols. Later, only the third effect symbol is changed, the effect time is made longer than usual, and the expectation for the jackpot is increased. When the third effect symbol stops at a symbol that is the same as or related to the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol, the jackpot effect is performed. If it does not stop at the same or related production design, it will be lost and the normal production will be restored.

  The production control unit performs various productions before reaching the reach production. As an example, there is a notice effect that displays a notice to be stopped in advance during the change of the effect symbol (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). The notice effect is an effect that, for example, an effect symbol (for example, “7”) to be stopped is displayed as a notice symbol during the fluctuating effect of the second effect symbol. By performing such a notice effect, the interest of the game is enhanced not only when the effect symbol is stopped but also during the change of the effect symbol.

JP 2002-282479 A

  However, in the above-described prior art, when the first effect symbol is stopped when the first effect symbol is stopped when the notice effect for the second effect symbol is being performed, if the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are different from each other, Before the second effect symbol actually stops, it is understood that the player does not develop into a reach effect. As a result, there is a problem in that the feeling of expectation when the second effect symbol stops is lost, and it is not only possible to perform an entertaining variation effect, but also the player's willingness to play may be reduced.

  Here, in order to solve such a problem, when the first effect symbol stopped and the notice symbol of the second effect symbol are different when the first effect symbol is stopped, the effect symbol different from the notice symbol is used. A configuration in which the second effect symbol is stopped is assumed. However, if it is stopped at an effect design different from the notice design in this way, the meaning of the notice effect itself is lost, that is, the reliability of the notice effect is lost, and the effect of the effect of the notice effect may be reduced.

  In addition, in order to solve such a problem, when the first effect symbol is stopped and the first effect symbol that has stopped is different from the notice symbol of the second effect symbol, the notice symbol of the second effect symbol is changed. It is assumed that the However, if the notice symbol is simply changed, the meaning of the notice symbol displayed first is lost, that is, the effect of the notice symbol displayed first may be reduced.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can improve the interest of a notice effect without reducing the reliability of the notice effect, in order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Reference numerals in parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiments in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. The pachinko gaming machine (100) according to the present invention is a pachinko gaming machine (100) that stops a plurality of production symbols that are variably displayed in a predetermined order, and performs a jackpot determination on a game ball that has won a start, After performing the slip effect different from the normal stop effect when stopping the main control means (201) that changes the jackpot determination result as a special symbol and the nth effect symbol that stops the nth after the second An image control means for performing a pseudo continuous variation effect in which a pseudo variation effect with a set of pseudo stop display of all effect symbols is performed a plurality of times for one variation of the special symbol (202b); The image control means (202b) predicts a stop symbol of the nth effect symbol before stopping the nth effect symbol during the change of the effect symbol. An effect symbol when it is assumed that the notice means (321) for displaying an image and the m-th effect symbol to be stopped before the n-th effect symbol are stopped and the n-th effect symbol is stopped according to the symbol notice image. If the stop mode is a stop mode with low expectation, the symbol preview image displayed by the notification means (321) is displayed as the pseudo continuous variation effect according to the reliability with which the pseudo continuous variation effect is performed. Change means (322) for changing to a slide preview image suggesting the slide effect performed in the previous stage, or an unconfirmed image indicating that the subsequent effect contents are unconfirmed, and change by the change means (322) And execution means (323) for executing an effect according to the image.

  In the above invention, when it is assumed that the changing means (322) stops the m-th effect symbol and stops the n-th effect symbol according to the symbol preview image before the development to the pseudo continuous variation effect. If the stop pattern of the effect design does not become a template that can be developed into a reach effect, the symbol preview image is changed to the slip notification image or the unconfirmed image according to the reliability with which the pseudo continuous variation effect is performed. It is characterized by changing.

  In the above invention, the pseudo-variation effect performs the sliding effect when stopping the n-th effect symbol, and after stopping the n-th effect symbol with a symbol different from the m-th effect symbol by a predetermined number of frames, This is an effect in which pseudo-stop display of all effect symbols is made as one set, and the changing means (322) is a case where it does not become the temperament mode, and further, the m-th effect symbol to stop and the symbol preview image When the notice symbol shown by is shifted by a predetermined number of frames, the symbol notice image is changed to the slip notice image or the unconfirmed image according to the reliability with which the pseudo continuous variation effect is performed. Features.

  In the above invention, it is assumed that the changing means (322) stops the m-th effect symbol and stops the n-th effect symbol according to the symbol preview image in a stage after development to the pseudo continuous variation effect. At the time, the stop pattern of the effect pattern becomes the temperament aspect, but if the pseudo continuous variation effect is not the prescribed maximum number of times, the symbol preview image is set according to the reliability with which the pseudo continuous variation effect continues, It changes to a slip notice image or the said undetermined image, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  In the present invention, when it is assumed that the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed before the n-th effect symbol is stopped and the n-th effect symbol is stopped according to the preview image, the stop pattern of the effect symbol is a low-expected stop mode. In such a case, the notice image is changed to a slip notice image or an unconfirmed image. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the notice effect without reducing the reliability of the notice effect.

It is a front view which shows an example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the start port SW process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern table for jackpots. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for loss. It is a flowchart which shows the production timer interruption process which a production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process which a production control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation selection process which an production supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation production pattern selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the production image selection process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the preview image selection process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the notification effect determination process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the replacement image selection process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the normal replacement image selection process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the pseudo | simulation 1 change eye replacement image selection process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the pseudo | simulation 2 change eye replacement image selection process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the pseudo | simulation 3 change eye replacement image selection process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a display position selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice image selection table of the 1st effect symbol in a pseudo | simulation continuous variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice image selection table of the 2nd effect symbol in a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notification image selection table of the 3rd effect symbol in a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice image selection table of the 1st effect symbol in a normal effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice image selection table of the 2nd effect symbol in a normal effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the preview image selection table of the 3rd effect symbol in a normal effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the replacement table for pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation effects. It is explanatory drawing which shows the replacement table for normal productions. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition of the production | presentation screen of a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation production 1st time or a normal production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition of the production | presentation screen of a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation production 1st time or a normal production. It is explanatory drawing which shows transition of the production | presentation screen after the pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation production 2nd time. It is explanatory drawing which shows transition of the production | presentation screen after the pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation production 2nd time.

  Exemplary embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be explained below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, a basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a game board 101. A launcher is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103.

  A plurality of nails are provided in the game area 103, and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is used. A first start port 105 is disposed below the image display unit 104, and a second start port 106 is disposed on the right side of the image display unit 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  An electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. The electric tulip 107 takes a closed state (closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win than the closed state. Switching between these states is performed by a solenoid provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 opens based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 disposed above the second starting port 106. The gate 108 is not limited to the right side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104 and may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the game area 103.

  The electric tulip 107 has a longer opening time in the game state with a time saving, and makes it easier to guide the game ball to the second starting port 106. The time-reduced gaming state is a gaming state that is set after the time-saving jackpot is over.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the player strikes the left and aims at the first starting port 105, while the player strikes the right in the time-saving gaming state or the jackpot gaming state. This is a type of gaming machine that aims at the second starting port 106 and plays.

  Specifically, when the player strikes left, the launched game ball flows down the left side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 130. On the other hand, when the player hits the right, the launched game ball flows down the right side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 140. It should be noted that game balls that have not won the second start opening 106 by right-handing are almost won at the first start opening 105 due to the arrangement of the fixed accessory 141 below the second start opening 106 and a nail (not shown). It is supposed not to.

  A big prize opening 109 is provided below the second start opening 106. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is intermittently opened when a big hit gaming state is reached and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 displays a special symbol 1 display unit for displaying a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 1”) and a special symbol for displaying a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 2”). 2 display units.

  When a game ball wins the first starting port 105, a first winning lottery is performed. The special figure 1 display unit displays the special figure 1 in a variable manner and stops and displays the lottery result of the first lottery. When the game ball wins the second starting port 106, a second winning lottery is performed. The special figure 2 display unit displays the special figure 2 in a variable manner, and stops and displays the lottery result of the second lottery.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 as described above. As the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, for example, a 7-segment display is used.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved balls for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. The reserved ball is a game ball that is won during a change of a special symbol or a normal symbol and is held in a held state.

  As the reserved ball display unit 114, for example, an LED is used. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holding balls is indicated by turning on / off. Note that the notification of the holding ball is also made by display from the image display unit 104.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. The effect light units 116 each have a plurality of lamps. Each lamp irradiates the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the irradiation direction of light can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves along the abdomen from the top of the player. . Each lamp is driven by a motor (not shown) provided in the effect light unit 116 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. The launching unit launches a game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by a player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button 119 for receiving an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In the frame member 115, a cross key 120 is provided next to the effect button 119. Furthermore, the frame member 115 incorporates a speaker that outputs sound.

  Although illustration is omitted, for example, a director is provided at a predetermined position such as around the image display unit 104. This performance agent is connected to a solenoid or a motor, and is driven by driving of the solenoid or the motor.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100, the arrangement positions of the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106 are not limited to the arrangement positions described above. For example, the first start port 105 may be arranged in the right region, the second start port 106 and the electric tulip 107 may be arranged in a region where winning can be achieved by left-handed, or the first start port 105 and the second start The mouths 106 may be arranged close to the lower region of the image display unit 104, respectively.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 203. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 201 controls the progress of the game by setting the game state in addition to the winning lottery and the normal symbol lottery. The main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in the ROM 212 in advance. The ROM 212 stores a hold storage program, a winning determination program, a winning symbol determination program, a special symbol variation program, a special winning opening control program, a game state setting program, and the like.

  The hold storage program is a program for storing the game ball detected by the first start port SW221 as a special 1 hold ball and storing the game ball detected by the second start port SW222 as a special 2 hold ball. The hit determination program is a program for performing a hit determination for the special 1 holding ball and the special 2 holding ball. There are big hits and small hits.

  The winning symbol determination program is a program for determining a winning symbol corresponding to the winning content. The jackpot symbol includes a long hit symbol that can be expected for winning and a short hit symbol that cannot be expected for winning. The winning symbol determination for the special 2 reserved ball makes it easier to win the winning symbol (long hit) advantageous to the player than the winning symbol determination for the special 1 reserved ball.

  The special symbol variation program is a program that stops the variation as a special symbol based on the hit determination or the determination result of the hit symbol determination. The determination result of the hit determination and the winning symbol determination for the special 1 holding ball is variably stopped as the special figure 1 of the special figure 1 display unit 112a, while the determination result of the hit determination and the winning symbol determination for the special 2 reserved ball is 2 is suspended as a special figure 2 of the display unit 112b. Note that the special symbol change for the special 2 reserved ball is performed with priority over the special 1 reserved ball.

  The big prize opening control program is a program for intermittently opening the big prize opening 109 for 15 rounds, for example, with a predetermined opening time corresponding to short win or long win as one round. The long winning time is to increase the number of appearances by increasing the opening time of the big winning opening 109 for each round (for example, 30 seconds) and opening the large winning opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). It is a jackpot to win.

  Short win is a big hit with almost no winnings that shortens the opening time of the big winning opening 109 per round (for example, 0.1 seconds) and opens the big winning opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). It is. In addition, the small hit is a hit that can hardly be expected of the winning ball, which behaves in the same manner as the short hit, with 15 seconds of opening for 15 seconds × 1 round.

  The gaming state setting program sets the gaming state after the winning end to the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state according to the winning symbol, and adds the gaming state with time shortening or the electric chew support to which the electric chew support is added. This is a program for setting a short-lived gaming state when not. The electric chew support is a function of shortening the normal symbol variation time and lengthening the opening time of the electric tulip 107. In the game state with time saving, the game is played by right-handed, and in the game state without time-shortening, the game is played by left-handed.

  The low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which it is difficult to win a jackpot. The high probability gaming state is about 10 times easier to win than the low probability gaming state. Here, the jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot will be described with specific examples. The jackpots include per-probability length, per-probability short-range (per-accuracy short-range), normal per-length, normal per-short (per-rush short-term), and latent short-term per hit. In the case of the probability variation length and the sudden probability short winning, after the big hit, the state shifts to a high probability gaming state (probability varying gaming state) to which a short time game is added.

  In the case of a normal hit and a short hit, the game shifts to a low-probability gaming state (time saving gaming state) to which a short-time game is added after the big hit. In the case of a short-latency win, after the big hit, the game shifts to a high-probability gaming state (latent-probable gaming state) in which a short-time game is not added. In the case of the small hit, after the small hit, the game state before the start of the small hit is shifted, that is, there is no change in the gaming state.

  In addition, the main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as a special prize opening 109, the above-described special figure 1 display unit 112a, and special figure 2 display. The unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit 113, the reserved ball display unit 114, and the like are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW221 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW222 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 223 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 224 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 225 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 201.

  The detection results detected by the respective SWs (221 to 225) are input to the main control unit 201. A proximity switch or the like is used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW225 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 232 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 201. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232).

  Further, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs commands such as a change start command and a change stop command to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203. The prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The effect control unit 202a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 202 based on various commands received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production control unit 202a. The lamp controller 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as "RTC") 244, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  CPU241 performs the process which determines the content of production based on the various programs previously memorize | stored in ROM242. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 when the CPU 241 executes various programs is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  The effect control unit 202a functions to control the entire effect control unit 202 by executing various programs such as the effect symbol variation program stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. The effect symbol variation program is a program that performs a variation effect using three effect symbols of the first effect symbol to the third effect symbol in correspondence with the variation of the special symbol.

  The variation effect includes a pseudo continuous variation effect. The pseudo continuous variation effect is an effect in which a pseudo variation effect is performed a plurality of times for one change of a special symbol. For example, the pseudo-variation effect is a set of pseudo-stopping display of all effect symbols after performing a slip effect different from the normal stop effect when stopping the second effect symbol to be stopped second. Production.

  The RTC 244 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 244 is not limited to the example in which the RTC 244 is arranged in the production control unit 202 such as the production control unit 202a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 201. Further, the RTC 244 may be arranged alone.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a, and data indicating that the effect button 119 has been operated (pressed) from the player is input. In addition, a cross key 120 is connected to the production control unit 202a, and data corresponding to the key selected by the player is input.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 251 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 252 stores a program for image and sound generation and output processing, various image data such as background images, effect design images, and character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 254.

  In other words, the image / sound control unit 202b executes various programs such as the notice effect program and the notice effect change program stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area, thereby causing the image / sound control unit 202b to execute from the effect control unit 202a. It functions to control the image and sound based on the instruction.

  The notice effect program is a program for displaying a notice image showing the contents of the effect to be performed after the stop display during the change effect by lottery. The notice effect change program, when it is assumed that the first effect symbol is stopped and the second effect symbol is stopped according to the notice image, when the effect symbol stop mode is a low expectation stop mode, This is a program for changing to a slip notice image suggesting a slip effect to be performed in the previous stage of the pseudo continuous variation effect.

  Further, the CPU 251 executes various image processing and audio processing such as background image display processing, effect design variation / stop display processing, preview image processing, and character image display processing based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 202a. . At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Image data such as background images, effect design images, and preview images written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b and superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. Is displayed. The effect design image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. Further, the preview image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the effect symbol image. When the background image and the effect design image overlap at the same position, the effect design image is given priority by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. To be stored in the RAM 253.

  The audio data written in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 254 connected to the image / audio control unit 202b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 254.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 261 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 262 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261.

  The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 264, and the effect agent 265, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 202c functions to control the lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and the operation of the effect actor 265.

  The production control unit 202 is composed of different boards using the production control unit 202a, the image / sound control unit 202b, and the lamp control unit 202c, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. It may be configured. However, even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board, their functions are assumed to be independent.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores a program necessary for the processing. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 291, a launch unit 292, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 291 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 receives the winning game balls that have won the winning units 291 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

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

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW293, a payout ball detection SW294, a ball presence detection SW295, a full tank detection SW296, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 298, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 to the outside.

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

(Functional configuration of pachinko gaming machine 100)
Next, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine. In FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201, a production control unit 202a, and an image / audio control unit 202b. The main control unit 201 includes a jackpot determination unit 311 and a special symbol variation unit 312.

  The jackpot determination unit 311 performs a jackpot determination on the game ball that has won the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. The special symbol changing unit 312 stops changing the jackpot determination result by the jackpot determining unit 311 as a special symbol.

  The image / sound controller 202b stops the plurality of effect symbols that are variably displayed in a predetermined order. In the present embodiment, the plurality of effect symbols of the first effect symbol to the third effect symbol are used as the plurality of effect symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and four or more effect symbols can also be used.

  In addition, the image / sound control unit 202b performs a pseudo continuous variation effect in which a pseudo variation effect is performed a plurality of times for a single variation of the special symbol. The pseudo-variation effect is a pseudo effect of all effect symbols after performing a slip effect when stopping the n-th effect symbol to be stopped at the n-th (n = 2 in this embodiment) after the second. This is an effect that the stop display is one set. When pseudo-stopping all the effect symbols, a predetermined specific effect symbol called a so-called chance eye is pseudo-stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the chance stop display is to stop a specific effect symbol set in advance to the third effect symbol.

  The pseudo stop display means that the effect symbol is apparently stopped, and strictly speaking, the effect symbol is not stopped. The slip effect is a stop effect different from the normal stop effect when the nth effect symbol is stopped. Specifically, the stop effect different from the normal stop effect is, for example, that the scroll when stopping the effect symbol is made earlier than usual, or the scrolling time is made longer than usual.

  In the present embodiment, “n = 2” is set, but “n = 3” can also be set. Moreover, even if it is a case where a some effect design is made into "4" or more, n should just be made into "2" or more. The quasi-continuous variation effect performed a plurality of times is set to a maximum of four times, and is set so that the number of times increases as the degree of expectation for jackpot is higher. The quasi-continuous variation effect finally develops as a reach effect and ends.

  For example, in the case of changing the three effect symbols (first effect symbol to third effect symbol), the reach effect has the same or related symbols on the effective line for the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol. This is an effect in which only the third effect symbol is changed and the effect time is made longer than usual so as to increase the expectation for the big hit. When the 3rd effect symbol stops at the same or related design as the 1st effect symbol and the 2nd effect symbol, it will be a big hit and a jackpot effect will be made, and if it does not stop at the same or related effect design, it will be lost Return to normal performance.

  The image / sound control unit 202 b includes a notice unit 321, a change unit 322, and an execution unit 323. The notice unit 321 displays a symbol notice image on the image display unit 104 during the changing effect by the effect controlling unit 202a corresponding to the changing time of the special symbol of the main control unit 201. Specifically, the symbol notice image is an image for notifying the stop symbol of the nth (second) effect symbol before the nth (second) effect symbol is stopped. For example, a numerical design or a related character design showing a jackpot such as “pine”, “bamboo”, and “plum”. “During production pattern variation” includes not only normal variation production but also the first to fourth pseudo continuous variation production.

  When the changing unit 322 stops the m-th effect symbol (the first effect symbol in the present embodiment) to be stopped before the n-th effect symbol, and the n-th (second) effect symbol stops according to the symbol preview image. When the assumed design stop mode when assumed is a stop mode with a low expectation level, the symbol preview image displayed by the notification unit 321 is displayed as a slippage preview image or according to the reliability with which the pseudo continuous variation effect is performed. Change to an indeterminate image. Examples of the stop mode in which the stop pattern of the effect design has a low expectation include a so-called “break” in which the effect does not develop thereafter. The slip notification image may be any image that can suggest a slide effect, and examples thereof include an arrow mark and a banana mark. The slip notice image is easily changed when the reliability with which the pseudo continuous variation effect is performed is high.

  The unconfirmed image is an image indicating that the contents of the subsequent production are unconfirmed, and includes, for example, a “?” Mark. The unconfirmed image is easily changed when the reliability with which the pseudo continuous variation effect is performed is low. The execution unit 323 executes the effect according to the image changed by the changing unit 322.

  In addition, the change part 322 does not change the symbol preview image displayed by the notification part 321 when the stop mode of the effect symbol is a stop mode with high expectation.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the changing unit 322 stops the m-th (first) effect symbol so that the n-th (second) effect symbol is in accordance with the symbol preview image before the development to the pseudo continuous variation effect. When the stop pattern of the effect symbol when it is assumed to stop is not the temperament pattern, the symbol preview image is changed to a slip preview image or an unconfirmed image according to the reliability with which the pseudo continuous variation effect is performed. The pre-stage that develops to the pseudo continuous variation effect is a normal variation effect or the first pseudo continuous variation effect that is unknown to the player to develop the pseudo continuous variation effect. The changing unit 322 does not change the symbol preview image when the tempering mode is set.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the pseudo variation effect is a symbol that is different from the mth (first) effect symbol by a predetermined number of frames by performing a slip effect when stopping the nth (second) effect symbol. After stopping the nth (2nd) effect design, it is set as the effect which makes all the effect designs stop display in a pseudo manner. The predetermined number of frames is, for example, one frame.

  The changing unit 322 is a case where the tempering mode is not achieved, and the pseudo continuous variation effect is generated when the m-th (first) effect symbol stopped and the notice symbol indicated by the symbol notice image are shifted by a predetermined number of frames. The symbol preview image is changed to a slip notification image or an unconfirmed image according to the reliability to be performed. That is, when the first effect symbol stops, the player may develop a pseudo continuous variation effect if the first effect symbol and the notice symbol of the second effect symbol are shifted by one frame. You can get a sense of expectation.

  Further, when it is assumed that the changing unit 322 stops the m-th (first) effect symbol and stops the n-th (second) effect symbol according to the symbol preview image in the stage after the development to the pseudo continuous variation effect. If the stop pattern of the effect symbol is a temperament mode but is not the prescribed maximum number of times, the symbol preview image is changed to a slip notification image or an unconfirmed image according to the reliability with which the pseudo continuous variation effect continues. The prescribed maximum number is “4” in the present embodiment.

  Until the fourth quasi-continuous variation effect, the player desires to continue the quasi-continuous variation effect, that is, does not want to develop into a reach effect. For this reason, if it is a tempered mode but it is not the prescribed maximum number of times, the symbol preview image can be changed, and the pseudo-continuous variation effect is further suggested to increase the player's expectation. .

  Note that the notice unit 321, the change unit 322, and the execution unit 323 are realized by the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b. That is, the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b implements each unit by executing various programs such as a notice effect program and a notice effect change program.

(Outline of this embodiment)
Next, the outline of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the present embodiment. In FIG. 4, the effect screen 410 of the image display part 104 has shown the display at the time of starting a change effect. On the effect screen 410, a first effect symbol 401, a second effect symbol 402, and a third effect symbol 403 are variably displayed. In the second effect symbol 402, a symbol preview image 411 is displayed. This symbol preview image 411 indicates a numeric symbol “5”, which suggests that the second effect symbol 402 stops at the numeric symbol “5”.

  The effect screen 420 shows a state where the first effect symbol 401 is stopped. The first effect symbol 401 stops at the numeral symbol “4”. Since the symbol preview image 411 of the second effect symbol 402 indicates “5”, when the first effect symbol 401 is stopped at “4” in this way, the player is informed before the second effect symbol 402 is stopped. At the same time, it turns out that it does not develop into reach production, and the expectation decreases. Therefore, in the effect screen 420 in which the first effect symbol 401 is stopped, the screen shifts to the effect screen 430 when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  On the effect screen 430, the symbol preview image 411 on the second effect symbol 402 is deleted, and a slip notification image 431 is displayed. This slip notice image 431 suggests a slip effect in which the scroll display is longer than usual when the second effect symbol 402 is stopped. When the second effect symbol 402 is stopped, a slip effect is performed. Then, when the third effect symbol 403 is called a chance, it stops at a predetermined specific effect symbol, and develops into a pseudo continuous variation effect.

(Timer interrupt processing)
Next, timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process performed by the main control unit 201. The timer interrupt process is a process that interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 201 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during the power supply period.

  In FIG. 5, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 performs a random number update process (step S501). The random number update process is a process for updating each random number by incrementing each random number, such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, or the like.

  After that, the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 is subjected to a switch process at the time of winning a prize (step S502). In the switch process, a game ball is detected by a first start port SW221 or a second start port SW222, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 6, or a gate SW process that acquires a random number every time a game ball is detected by the gate SW223. There is a start port SW process for acquiring a random number every time.

  Thereafter, symbol processing is performed (step S503). The symbol processing includes special symbol processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. Furthermore, an electric accessory process is performed (step S504). The electric accessory process includes an electric chew process and a big prize opening process. Thereafter, a prize ball process is performed (step S505), and these output processes are performed (step S506).

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 201. The start port SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S502 of FIG.

  In FIG. 6, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first start port SW221 of the first start port 105 is ON (step S601). When the first start port SW221 is OFF (step S601: No), the process proceeds to step S607. When the first start port SW221 is ON (step S601: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the first start port SW221 is smaller than “4”. (Step S602).

  When the count value U1 is “4” (step S602: No), the process proceeds to step S607. When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S602: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S603). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S604). The random number is a hit random number, a design random number, a reach random number, or the like. The hit random number is a random number for determining any one of big hit, small hit, and loss. For example, one hit random number is randomly obtained from 300 random numbers from “0” to “299”. .

  The design random number is a random number for determining the type of hit (per probability variation length, per normal length, per latent probability per short, per unit of perceived shortness, per per unit of short time). One design random number is randomly obtained from the random number. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed. For example, one reach random number is randomly acquired from 250 random numbers “0” to “249”.

  Each acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213. The RAM 213 has a storage area for four reserved balls by winning the first start port 105. In this storage area, information indicating that the winning is made to the first starting port 105, winning random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random number information, and the like are stored.

  Thereafter, a preliminary determination process is performed (step S605). In the pre-determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a winning using the winning random number acquired in step S604. In the prior determination process, in addition to the hit determination, symbol determination using a symbol random number or reach determination using a reach random number is performed. Thereafter, a special 1 reserved ball number increase command is set to indicate that the number of reserved balls has increased due to winning at the first starting port 105 (step S606).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 of the second start port 106 is ON (step S607). If the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S607: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port SW222 is ON (step S607: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the second start port SW222 is smaller than “4”. (Step S608).

  When the count value U2 is “4” (step S608: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S608: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S609). Then, each random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S610). The RAM 213 has a storage area for four reserved balls by winning the second starting port 106. In this storage area, information indicating that the winning is made to the second starting port 106, winning random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random number information, and the like are stored.

  Thereafter, a preliminary determination process is performed (step S611). In the pre-determination process, the winning random number acquired in step S611 is used to determine whether or not it is a win, symbol determination using a symbol random number, and reach determination using a reach random number. Thereafter, a special 2 reserved ball number increase command is set to indicate that the number of reserved balls has increased due to winning at the second starting port 106 (step S612).

(Special symbol processing)
Next, the special symbol process included in the symbol process shown in step S503 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing performed by the main control unit 201.

  In FIG. 7, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S701). The winning game flag is a flag that is set in the stop process shown in step S714. Specifically, the winning game flag is set to ON when the stopped special symbol is a big hit, or is stopped. There is a small hit flag that is set to ON when the special symbol is small hit.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S701: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the winning game flag is OFF (step S701: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S702). If the special symbol is changing (step S702: Yes), step S711 is performed. Migrate to If the special symbol is not fluctuating (step S702: No), is the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter indicating the number of special 2 reserved balls due to winning at the second start port 106 equal to or greater than "1"? It is determined whether or not (step S703).

  When the count value U2 is “1” or more (step S703: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the count value U2 (step S704), and the process proceeds to step S707. In step S703, if the count value U2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S703: No), that is, if “U2 = 0”, the first start as the number of specially held balls by winning the first start port 105 It is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the mouth detection counter is “1” or more (step S705).

  If the count value U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S705: No), that is, if “U1 = 0”, the process ends. When the count value U1 is “1” or more (step S705: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the count value U1 (step S706), and the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S707, a hit determination process is performed (step S707). The winning determination process is a process for determining whether or not the winning random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting opening 105 or the second starting opening 106 matches a preset winning random number. .

  Note that, as shown in steps S703 to S706, the special 2 reserved ball due to winning in the second start port 106 is prioritized and digested over the special 1 reserved ball due to winning in the first starting port 105. ing. Thereafter, variation pattern selection processing is performed (step S708). This variation pattern selection process is a process of selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol in accordance with the determination result of the hit determination process, and details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, a change start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S709). Furthermore, the special symbol change is started (step S710). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection process has elapsed (step S711). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S711: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  When the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S711: Yes), a fluctuation stop command is set (step S712), and the special symbol fluctuation is stopped (step S713). Thereafter, the stop process is executed (step S714), and the process ends. In the stop process, when the special symbol that is stopped indicates a win, the win flag indicating that it is a win is set to ON, or the short time flag indicating the short-time gaming state is set to the number of remaining games. This is a process of turning OFF in response.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the variation pattern selection process shown in step S708 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern selection process performed by the main control unit 201.

  In FIG. 8, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning includes the big hit and the small hit as a result of the hit determination process (step S801). If it is a win (step S801: Yes), either a big hit variation pattern table or a small hit variation pattern table is set according to the hit type (step S802). Details of the jackpot variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, a variation pattern random number determination process is performed using the set table (step S803). As a result of the variation pattern random number determination process, the determined variation pattern is set (step S804), and the process ends. In step S801, if it is not a win (step S801: No), a reach determination process for determining the presence or absence of reach is performed (step S805).

  And it is determined whether it is a reach (step S806). If it is reach (step S806: Yes), the reach variation pattern table is set (step S807), and the process proceeds to step S803. Details of the reach variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG. When it is not reach (step S806: No), the variation pattern table for loss is set (step S808), and the process proceeds to step S803. The details of the loss variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Example of variation pattern table for jackpots)
Next, an example of the jackpot variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram of an example of the big hit variation pattern table. 9-1, the jackpot variation pattern table 910 includes a plurality of variation patterns, a variation time required for each variation pattern, and a ratio at which each variation pattern is selected. The command is for specifying the variation pattern on the production control unit 202a side, and is transmitted to the production control unit 202a.

  As a specific example, the rate at which the variation pattern “R1” with a variation time of 20 seconds is selected is 1/200. When this variation pattern “R1” is selected, the effect content selected on the effect control unit 202a side is the normal reach shown in the reach content in parentheses. Further, the rate at which the variation pattern “R5” with a variation time of 105 seconds is selected is 15/200. When this variation pattern “R5” is selected, the content of the effect is the pseudo continuous variation effect (denoted as “pseudo ream” in the figure) 3 times + rescue reach shown in parentheses. In the jackpot variation pattern table 910, the longer the variation time is, the higher the ratio is. That is, in the case of the jackpot, the longer the variation time, the easier it is to select.

(Example of reach variation pattern table)
Next, an example of the reach variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram of an example of a reach variation pattern table. 9-2, the reach variation pattern table 920 includes a plurality of variation patterns, a variation time required for each variation pattern, and a ratio at which each variation pattern is selected. The command is for specifying the variation pattern on the production control unit 202a side, and is transmitted to the production control unit 202a.

  In the reach variation pattern table 920, variation patterns are stored in the same manner as the variation patterns stored in the jackpot variation pattern table 910 shown in FIG. In the reach variation pattern table 920, the longer the variation time, the lower the ratio, that is, the longer the variation time, the less likely it is to be selected. By using the jackpot variation pattern table 910 and the reach variation pattern table 920 shown in FIG. 9A, the longer the variation pattern variation time, the higher the expectation for the jackpot, and the variation pattern variation time. The shorter it is, the lower the expectation for jackpots.

(Example of variation pattern table for loss)
Next, an example of the variation pattern table for loss will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9C is an explanatory diagram of an example of the variation pattern table for loss. 9-3, the variation pattern table 930 for loss includes a plurality of variation patterns, the number of reserved balls, the variation time required for each variation pattern, and the ratio at which each variation pattern is selected. The number of held balls indicates the number of held balls stored at the start of fluctuation.

  As a specific example, when the number of reserved balls is “1” or “2”, a variation pattern of 12 seconds is selected. Further, when the number of reserved balls is “3”, a variation pattern of 8 seconds is selected. Furthermore, when the number of reserved balls is “4”, a variation pattern of 3 seconds is selected. Thus, when the number of reserved balls is large, a quick game is enabled by shortening the variation time.

(Production timer interrupt processing performed by the Production Management Department)
Next, the effect timer interruption process performed by the effect control unit 202a of the effect control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an effect timer interruption process performed by the effect supervising unit 202a. This effect timer interruption process is a process in which the effect supervising unit 202a performs an interruption operation to the main effect control process performed by the effect supervising unit 202a every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during activation.

  In FIG. 10, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes a command reception process that is performed when a command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1001). The command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, a command transmission process for transmitting a command to the image / audio control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c is executed (step S1002), and the process ends.

(Command reception processing)
Next, the details of the command reception process performed by the production control unit 202a shown in step S1001 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing command reception processing performed by the production control unit 202a. In FIG. 11, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a reserve ball number increase command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1101).

  The retained ball number increase command is a command set in the start port SW process of the main control unit 201 (see step S606 and step S612 in FIG. 6). When the reservation ball number increase command is not received (step S1101: No), the process proceeds to step S1104. When the reserve ball number increase command is received (step S1101: Yes), a reserve ball number addition process for adding the reserve ball number is executed (step S1102).

  Then, the reserved ball number command indicating that the number of reserved balls has increased is set in the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c (step S1103). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol has been received (step S1104). The change start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 201 (see step S709 in FIG. 7).

  When the change start command is not received (step S1104: No), the process proceeds to step S1106. When the change start command is received (step S1104: Yes), the effect selection process is executed (step S1105). Details of the effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 12, but information on the variation time of the special symbol obtained by analyzing the variation start command is used and has the same reproduction time as this variation time. This is done by selecting a production.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S1106). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of the special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol process of the main control unit 201 (see step S712 in FIG. 7).

  When the fluctuation stop command is not received (step S1106: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the change stop command is received (step S1106: Yes), the process during end of change effect is executed (step S1107), and the process ends. In addition, the process during the end of the variation effect is a process of ending the effect mode according to the gaming state according to the number of times of change.

(Direction selection process)
Next, details of the effect selection process shown in step S1105 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an effect selection process performed by the effect control unit 202a. In FIG. 12, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a analyzes the change start command (step S1201). In step S1201, specifically, the game state of the main control unit 201, whether it is a win or not, and whether or not it is reached are analyzed.

  Then, the reserved ball number subtraction process for subtracting the reserved ball number is executed (step S1202). Thereafter, a variation effect pattern selection process for selecting an effect symbol and selecting a variation effect pattern according to each mode is executed (step S1203). In the variation effect pattern selection process, a variation effect pattern selection table is used, which will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, a change effect start command indicating start of change of the effect symbol is set (step S1204), and the process ends.

(Example of variation production pattern selection table)
Next, an example of the variation effect pattern selection table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the variation effect pattern selection table. In FIG. 13, a variable effect pattern selection table 1300 associates a command with an effect pattern for each loss or jackpot. The command is transmitted from the main control unit 201. In each command, “h” indicates a command at the time of loss, “s” indicates a command at the time of loss reach, and “r” indicates a command at the time of jackpot (see FIGS. 9-1 to 9-3). ).

  As a specific example, when a command “h1” is received from the main control unit 201, an effect pattern of “12-second normal loss” is selected. In addition, when the “s5” command is received from the main control unit 201, a pseudo-continuous variation effect (described as “pseudo-run” in the drawing) 3 times + rescue reach effect pattern that ends with a loss is selected. In addition, when the “r5” command is received from the main control unit 201, an effect pattern of 3 times of pseudo continuous variation effect (described as “pseudo ream” in the figure) + rescue reach that develops to jackpot is selected.

  In the variation effect pattern selection table 1300, one effect pattern is associated with one command from the main control unit 201. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one command. In association with each other, one effect pattern may be selected from a plurality of effect patterns by lottery.

(Production image selection process)
Next, the effect image selection process performed by the image / sound control unit 202b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing effect image selection processing performed by the image / sound controller 202b. In FIG. 14, the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether or not a change effect start command has been received from the effect control unit 202a (step S1401). The variation effect start command is a command set in the effect selection process in FIG. 12 (see step S1204 in FIG. 12).

  When the variation production start command is not received (step S1401: No), the process is ended as it is. When the change effect start command is received (step S1401: Yes), the change effect start command is analyzed (step S1402). In the analysis of the change production start command, the production pattern is analyzed, and specifically, whether or not reach is performed, whether or not pseudo continuous change production is performed, and whether or not the mode is changed is analyzed.

  Then, a preview image selection process for selecting a preview image is executed using the analysis result of the change effect start command (step S1403). Details of the preview image selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the image data is stored (step S1404), and the process ends.

(Preview image selection process)
Next, the preview image selection process performed by the image / sound control unit 202b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15A is a flowchart of a preview image selection process performed by the image / sound control unit 202b. In FIG. 15A, the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b executes an effect symbol selection process for selecting each effect symbol from the first effect symbol to the third effect symbol from the effect control unit 202a. (Step S1501).

  Then, a notice effect determination process for determining whether or not to perform a notice effect for displaying the notice image is executed (step S1502). Details of the notice effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, as a result of the notice effect determination process, it is determined whether or not the notice effect is performed (step S1503). When the notice effect is not performed (step S1503: No), the process is ended as it is.

  When performing the notice effect (step S1503: Yes), a display position selection process for selecting the effect symbol (display position) for displaying the notice symbol from the first effect symbol to the third effect symbol is executed (step) S1504). For example, if the display position selection process is a quasi-continuous variation effect that lasts four times, the display position selection process is performed for the first to fourth variation effects. In the display position selection process, a display position selection table described later with reference to FIG. 17 is used.

  Thereafter, a preview image selection process for selecting a preview image is executed (step S1505). For example, if the preliminary image selection process is a pseudo continuous variation effect that is continued four times, the notice image selection process is performed for the first to fourth variation effects. In the preview image selection process, a preview image selection table described later with reference to FIGS. 18-1 to 19-3 is used. Then, a replacement image selection process for changing the preview image is executed (step S1506), and the process ends. Details of the replacement image selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Notice effect determination process)
Next, the notice effect determination process shown in step S1502 of FIG. 15-1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15B is a flowchart of the notice effect determination process performed by the image / sound controller 202b. 15-2, the CPU 251 of the image / sound controller 202b determines whether or not it is a pseudo continuous variation effect using the variation effect start command received in step S1401 of FIG. 14 (step S1521). If it is a pseudo continuous variation effect (step S1521: Yes), it is determined whether or not the pseudo continuous variation effect is four times continuous (step S1522).

  In the case of the fourth continuous pseudo-variation effect (step S1522: Yes), a fourth pseudo-variation notice determination is performed to determine the fourth pseudo-continuous change effect notice (step S1523). Then, a third pseudo-variation notice determination is performed to perform the third pseudo-variable effect notice determination (step S1524). Further, a second pseudo-variation notice determination is performed to make a notice determination of the second pseudo continuous variation effect (step S1525).

  Then, the first pseudo-variation notice determination is performed to perform the first pseudo-continuous change effect notice determination (step S1526), and the process is terminated. In step S1522, when it is not a quasi-continuous variation effect of four continuations (step S1522: No), it is determined whether or not it is a quasi-continuous variation effect of three continuations (step S1527). When the pseudo continuous variation effect is continued three times (step S1527: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1524.

  If it is not a quasi-continuous variation effect that lasts three times (step S1527: No), that is, if it is a quasi-continuous variation effect that lasts twice, the process proceeds to step S1525. There is no one-time continuous pseudo-continuous variation effect. In step S1521, if it is not a quasi-continuous variation effect (step S1521: No), a normal variation notice determination for performing a notice determination in the normal effect is performed (step S1528), and the process ends.

(Replacement image selection processing)
Next, details of the replacement image selection process shown in step S1506 of FIG. 15A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16A is a flowchart of a replacement image selection process performed by the image / sound control unit 202b. In FIG. 16A, the CPU 251 of the image / sound controller 202b determines whether or not it is a pseudo continuous variation effect (step S1601). When it is a pseudo continuous variation effect (step S1601: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a pseudo continuous variation effect of three or four times continuous (step S1602).

  When it is not the quasi-continuous variation effect that continues for three times or for four times (step S1602: No), the process proceeds to step S1604. When the pseudo continuous variation effect is continued for 3 times or 4 times (step S1602: Yes), a pseudo third variation replacement image selection process is performed to replace the notice image in the third pseudo continuous variation effect. (Step S1603). The details of the pseudo three-variable eye replacement image selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, a pseudo second variation replacement image selection process is performed to replace the preview image in the second pseudo continuous variation effect (step S1604). Details of the pseudo second variation replacement image selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, a pseudo first variation replacement image selection process is performed to replace the preview image in the first pseudo continuous variation effect (step S1605). Details of the pseudo first variation replacement image selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1601, if it is not a pseudo continuous variation effect (step S1601: No), a normal replacement image selection process is performed to replace the preview image with a normal variation effect (step S1606), and the process ends. . Details of the normal replacement image selection processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Normal replacement image selection process)
Next, details of the normal replacement image selection process shown in step S1606 of FIG. 16A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16B is a flowchart of a normal replacement image selection process performed by the image / sound control unit 202b. In FIG. 16B, the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b performs the second operation as a result of the display position selection process (see step S1504 in FIG. 15-1) and the preview image selection process (see step S1505 in FIG. 15-1). It is determined whether or not the notice image of the effect design is a numeric design (step S1621).

  If the preview image of the second effect symbol is not a numeric symbol (step S1621: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the preview image of the second effect symbol is a numeric symbol (step S1621: Yes), it is determined whether or not the numeric symbol of the first effect symbol to be stopped is identical to the numeric symbol of the second effect symbol. Determination is made (step S1622).

  If the number design of the first effect design to be stopped and the number design of the notice image of the second effect design are the same (step S1622: Yes), the process is ended as it is. If the number design of the first effect design to be stopped and the number design of the notice image of the second effect design are not the same (step S1622: No), the number design of the first effect design to be stopped and the number design of the second effect design It is determined whether or not there is a difference of one frame from the numerical design of the preview image (step S1623).

  If there is a shift of one frame (step S1623: Yes), a normal effect replacement table for replacing the preview image is set (step S1624). Then, using the set replacement table, a replacement image is selected (step S1625), and the process ends.

  In step S1623, when there is no shift of one frame between the number design of the first effect design to be stopped and the number design of the notice image of the second effect design (step S1623: No), that is, the first effect design to be stopped. If there is no relevance between the number design and the number design of the preview image of the second effect design, the “?” Image that is an unconfirmed image is selected as the replacement preview image (step S1626), and processing Exit.

(Pseudo 1st change replacement image selection process)
Next, the details of the pseudo first variation replacement image selection process shown in step S1605 of FIG. 16A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16C is a flowchart of the pseudo first variation replacement image selection process performed by the image / sound control unit 202b. In FIG. 16C, the CPU 251 of the image / sound controller 202b performs the second operation as a result of the display position selection process (see step S1504 in FIG. 15-1) and the preview image selection process (see step S1505 in FIG. 15-1). It is determined whether the notice image of the effect design is a numeric design (step S1631).

  When the preview image of the second effect symbol is not a numeric symbol (step S1631: No), the process is ended as it is. When the preview image of the second effect symbol is a numeric symbol (step S1631: Yes), a pseudo continuous variation effect replacement table for replacing the preview image is set (step S1632).

  When the preview image of the second effect symbol is a numeric symbol, the numeric symbol is the same as the numeric symbol of the first effect symbol or a numeric symbol with a shift of one frame. Then, a replacement image is selected using the set replacement table (step S1633), and the process ends.

(Pseudo two-variable replacement image selection process)
Next, the details of the pseudo second variation replacement image selection process shown in step S1604 of FIG. 16A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16D is a flowchart of the pseudo second variation replacement image selection process performed by the image / sound control unit 202b. 16-4, the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b performs the second operation as a result of the display position selection process (see step S1504 in FIG. 15-1) and the preview image selection process (see step S1505 in FIG. 15-1). It is determined whether the notice image of the effect symbol is a numeric symbol (step S1641).

  If the preview image of the second effect symbol is not a numeric symbol (step S1641: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the preview image of the second effect symbol is a numeric symbol (step S1641: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a three-time continuous pseudo-continuous variation effect (step S1642). When the preview image of the second effect symbol is a numeric symbol, the numeric symbol is the same as the numeric symbol of the first effect symbol or a numeric symbol with a shift of one frame.

  When the pseudo continuous variation effect is continued for three times (step S1642: Yes), a replacement table for pseudo continuous variation effect for replacing the preview image is set (step S1643). Then, using the set replacement table, a replacement image is selected (step S1644), and the process ends.

  In step S1642, if it is not a three-time continuation pseudo-continuous variation effect (step S1642: No), a normal effect replacement table for replacing the preview image is set (step S1645), and the process ends.

(Pseudo three-variable replacement image selection process)
Next, details of the pseudo third variation replacement image selection process shown in step S1603 of FIG. 16A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16-5 is a flowchart illustrating a pseudo third variation replacement image selection process performed by the image / sound control unit 202b. In FIG. 16-5, the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b performs the second operation as a result of the display position selection process (see step S1504 in FIG. 15-1) and the preview image selection process (see step S1505 in FIG. 15-1). It is determined whether the notice image of the effect symbol is a numeric symbol (step S1651).

  If the preview image of the second effect symbol is not a numeric symbol (step S1651: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the preview image of the second effect symbol is a numeric symbol (step S1651: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a quasi-continuous variation effect of four consecutive times (step S1652). When the preview image of the second effect symbol is a numeric symbol, the numeric symbol is the same as the numeric symbol of the first effect symbol or a numeric symbol with a shift of one frame.

  When the pseudo continuous variation effect is four times continuous (step S1652: Yes), a pseudo continuous variation effect replacement table for replacing the preview image is set (step S1653). Then, using the set replacement table, a replacement image is selected (step S1654), and the process ends.

  In step S1652, if it is not a quasi-continuous variation effect that is continued four times (step S1652: No), a normal effect replacement table for replacing the preview image is set (step S1655), and the process proceeds to step S1654. In the fourth pseudo continuous variation effect, since it always develops as a reach effect, that is, no change to the replacement image is performed, there is no “pseudo fourth variation replacement image selection process”.

(Example of display position selection table)
Next, an example of the display position selection table used in the display position selection process shown in step S1504 of FIG. 15A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the display position selection table. In FIG. 17, the display position selection table 1700 includes display positions and ratios. The display position is an effect symbol for displaying the notice symbol.

  As a specific example, the ratio of the notice symbol displayed at the position of the second effect symbol is 40/100, and the ratio of the notice symbol displayed at the other effect symbols is 10/100. It has become. That is, the ratio that the notice symbol is displayed only at the position of the second effect symbol is the highest. Each ratio shown in the display position selection table 1700 is only an example, and may be set to another value.

(Example of preview image selection table)
Next, an example of a preview image selection table used in the preview image selection process shown in step S1505 of FIG. 15A will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18A is an explanatory diagram of a preview image selection table for the first effect symbol in the pseudo continuous variation effect. In FIG. 18A, the preview image selection table 1810 includes a preview image and a ratio. The preview image is made up of “?”, Which is an unconfirmed image, and a numerical design. The unconfirmed image is selected at a ratio of 40/100, and the numerical symbol is selected at a ratio of 60/100. The number symbol is the same symbol as the effect symbol selected in the effect symbol selection process shown in step S1501 of FIG.

  FIG. 18-2 is an explanatory diagram of a preview image selection table for the second effect symbol in the pseudo continuous variation effect. 18-2, in the preview image selection table 1820, the unconfirmed image is selected at a rate of 30/100, the numerical symbol is selected at the rate of 40/100, and the “banana” that is the slide preview image is 30/100. Selected. When a numeric symbol is selected in the preview image selection table 1820, the preview image can be replaced (see the first steps in FIGS. 16-3 to 16-5).

  FIG. 18C is an explanatory diagram of a preview image selection table for the third effect symbol in the pseudo continuous variation effect. 18C, in the preview image selection table 1830, the unconfirmed image is selected at a rate of 40/100, and the chance symbol is selected at a rate of 60/100.

  FIG. 19A is an explanatory diagram of a preview image selection table for the first effect symbol in the normal effect. The normal effect is an effect excluding the pseudo continuous variation effect. 19-1, in the preview image selection table 1910, as in the preview image selection table 1810 shown in FIG. 18-1, the unconfirmed image is selected at a rate of 40/100, and the numerical symbol is at a rate of 60/100. Selected.

  FIG. 19-2 is an explanatory diagram of a preview image selection table for the second effect symbol in the normal effect. 19-2, in the preview image selection table 1920, the unconfirmed image is selected at a rate of 40/100, the numerical symbol is selected at a rate of 55/100, and the “banana” that is a slide preview image is 5/100. Selected. That is, as compared with the preview image selection table 1820 shown in FIG. 18-2, the selection ratio of the slip preview image is extremely low.

  In the normal effect, even if the slip notice image is displayed, the slip effect is performed when the second effect symbol is stopped, but the third effect symbol does not stop at the chance and becomes a pseudo continuous variation effect. Does not develop. When a numeric symbol is selected in the preview image selection table 1920, the preview image can be replaced (see step S1621 in FIG. 16-2).

  FIG. 19-3 is an explanatory diagram of a preview image selection table for the third effect symbol in the normal effect. 19-3, in the preview image selection table 1930, as in the preview image selection table 1910 shown in FIG. 19-1, the unconfirmed image is selected at a rate of 40/100, and the numerical symbol is set at a rate of 60/100. Selected.

(Example of replacement table for pseudo continuous variation effect)
Next, an example of a pseudo continuous variation effect replacement table set in each process of FIGS. 16-3 to 16-5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20A is an explanatory diagram of a pseudo continuous variation effect replacement table. In FIG. 20A, the pseudo continuous variation effect replacement table 2010 includes a preview image and a ratio. The preview image is composed of “?” Which is an unconfirmed image and “banana” which is a slide preview image. In the pseudo continuous variation effect replacement table 2010, the unconfirmed image is selected at a ratio of 20/100, and the slip notification image is selected at a ratio of 80/100.

(Example of replacement table for normal performance)
Next, an example of a normal effect replacement table set in each process of FIGS. 16-2, 16-4, and 16-5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20B is an explanatory diagram of the normal effect replacement table. 20-2, in the regular effect replacement table 2020, the unconfirmed image is selected at a ratio of 80/100, and the slip notification image is selected at a ratio of 20/100.

(Example of production screen)
Next, an example of the effect screen will be described with reference to FIGS. 21-1 to 22-2. FIG. 21A and FIG. 21B are explanatory diagrams illustrating the transition of the effect screen for the first pseudo continuous variation effect or the normal effect. Note that the normal effect does not develop into a pseudo-continuous variation effect, but a so-called “gase” effect.

  In FIG. 21A, the effect screen 2110 of the image display unit 104 shows a display when the change effect is started. On the effect screen 2110, the first effect symbol 2101, the second effect symbol 2102, and the third effect symbol 2103 are variably displayed. In the second effect symbol 2102, a symbol preview image 2111 is displayed. The symbol preview image 2111 indicates a numeric symbol “5”, which suggests that the second effect symbol 2102 stops at the numeric symbol “5”.

  The effect screen 2120 shows a state where the first effect symbol 2101 is stopped. The first effect symbol 2101 stops at the numeral symbol “4”. Since the symbol preview image 2111 of the second effect symbol 2102 indicates “5”, when the first effect symbol 2101 stops at “4” in this way, the player can stop the second effect symbol 2102 before it stops. At the same time, it turns out that it does not develop into reach production, and the expectation decreases. Therefore, in the effect screen 2120 in which the first effect symbol 2101 is stopped, when a predetermined time elapses, if the degree of expectation for the pseudo continuous variation effect is high, the effect screen 2130 is displayed.

  On the effect screen 2130, the symbol preview image 2111 on the second effect symbol 2102 is deleted, and a slip preview image 2131 is displayed. This slip notice image 2131 suggests a slip effect in which the scroll display is longer than usual when the second effect symbol 2102 is stopped.

  On the effect screen 2120, when the degree of expectation for the pseudo continuous variation effect is low, the screen shifts to the effect screen 2140 after a predetermined time has elapsed. On the effect screen 2140, the symbol preview image 2111 on the second effect symbol 2102 is deleted, and an unconfirmed image 2141 is displayed. This undetermined image 2141 suggests that the production after the timing at which the second production symbol 2102 is stopped is undetermined.

  When the predetermined time has elapsed on the effect screen 2130 or the effect screen 2140, the screen shifts to the effect screen 2150 or the effect screen 2160 shown in FIG. On the effect screen 2150, the slip notice image 2131 on the second effect symbol 2102 is deleted, and an image showing the slide effect 2151 in which the scroll display is longer than usual is displayed. When the slide effect 2151 ends, the screen shifts to the effect screen 2160.

  On the effect screen 2160, the second effect symbol 2102 stops at the numeral symbol “5” as shown in the symbol preview image 2111 (see FIG. 21-1). The number symbol “5” is shifted by one frame from “4” in the first effect symbol 2101. Thereafter, the process shifts to the effect screen 2170 when it develops to the pseudo continuous variation effect, or to the effect screen 2180 when it does not develop to the pseudo continuous effect effect.

  On the effect screen 2170, the third effect symbol 2103 is stopped at the chance 2161. After this, it develops into a pseudo continuous variation effect. The effect screen after development into the pseudo continuous change effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 22-1 and 22-2. On the effect screen 2180, the number symbol stops at the third effect symbol 2103. After this, it does not develop into a pseudo continuous variation effect, and shifts to the next effect symbol variation in accordance with the next special symbol variation.

  FIGS. 22-1 and 22-2 are explanatory diagrams illustrating the transition of the effect screen after the second pseudo continuous variation effect. 22-1, the effect screen 2210 of the image display unit 104 shows a display when the second or subsequent pseudo continuous variation effect is started. On the effect screen 2210, a first effect symbol 2101, a second effect symbol 2102 and a third effect symbol 2103 are displayed in a variable manner. In the second effect symbol 2102, a symbol preview image 2111 is displayed. The symbol preview image 2111 indicates a numeric symbol “5”, which suggests that the second effect symbol 2102 stops at the numeric symbol “5”.

  The effect screen 2220 shows a state where the first effect symbol 2101 is stopped. The first effect symbol 2101 stops at the numeral symbol “5”. Since the symbol preview image 2111 of the second effect symbol 2102 indicates “5”, this suggests the development to the reach effect. For example, the degree of expectation is lowered when the second stage of the pseudo continuous fluctuation production is developed into a reach production. Therefore, in the effect screen 2220 in which the first effect symbol 2101 is stopped, the transition to the effect screen 2230 is possible when a predetermined time elapses and the degree of expectation for the pseudo continuous variation effect is high.

  On the effect screen 2230, the symbol notice image 2111 on the second effect symbol 2102 is deleted, and a slip notice image 2131 is displayed. This slip notice image 2131 suggests a slip effect in which the scroll display is longer than usual when the second effect symbol 2102 is stopped.

  On the effect screen 2220, when the degree of expectation for the pseudo continuous variation effect is low, the effect screen 2240 is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. On the effect screen 2240, the symbol preview image 2111 on the second effect symbol 2102 is deleted, and an unconfirmed image 2141 is displayed. This undetermined image 2141 suggests that the production after the timing at which the second production symbol 2102 is stopped is undetermined.

  Furthermore, when it is a change that develops into a reach effect and the symbol preview image 2111 is not changed, the effect screen 2220 shifts to the effect screen 2260 shown in FIG.

  When the predetermined time has elapsed on the effect screen 2230 or the effect screen 2240, the screen shifts to the effect screen 2250 or the effect screen 2260 shown in FIG. On the effect screen 2250, the slip notice image 2131 on the second effect symbol 2102 is deleted, and an image showing the slide effect 2151 in which the scroll display is longer than usual is displayed. When the slide effect 2151 ends, the screen shifts to the effect screen 2260.

  On the effect screen 2260, the second effect symbol 2102 stops at the numeral symbol “5” as shown in the symbol preview image 2111 (see FIG. 22-1). Thereafter, when the pseudo continuous variation effect is developed, the effect screen 2270 is displayed. When the pseudo continuous variation effect is not developed, the effect screen 2280 or the effect screen 2290 is displayed.

  On the effect screen 2270, the third effect symbol 2103 stops at the chance 2161. When this chance eye 2161 stops, the reach of “5” is released, and thereafter, it further develops into a pseudo continuous variation effect. The effect screen 2280 shows a loss due to normal reach, and the normal number symbol stops at the third effect symbol 2103. After this, it does not develop into a pseudo continuous variation effect, and shifts to the next effect symbol variation in accordance with the next special symbol variation.

  On the effect screen 2290, super reach is displayed, and only the third effect symbol 2103 is scrolled. After this, it develops into battle production.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the stop symbol is displayed as the stop symbol according to the stop symbol notice display, and the expectation level thereafter becomes low, the pseudo-continuous change effect is developed. Since the slip preview image suggesting the above is displayed, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being lowered.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the mth (first) effect symbol that is stopped and displayed before the nth (second) effect symbol is stopped and the nth (second) effect symbol is notified in advance. When the stop pattern of the effect symbol when it is assumed to stop according to the image is a stop mode with a low expectation, the symbol preview image is changed to a slip preview image or an unconfirmed image. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the loss of expectation when the nth (second) effect symbol stops without reducing the reliability of the nth (second) effect symbol with respect to the notice effect. Thereby, the interest of the notice effect can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, when it is assumed that the m-th (first) effect symbol is stopped and the n-th (second) effect symbol is stopped according to the symbol preview image before the development into the pseudo continuous variation effect. When the stop mode does not become the tempered mode, the symbol preview image is changed to a slip preview image or an unconfirmed image. That is, even if it is clear that the player does not develop a reach effect, the player can obtain a sense of expectation when the nth (second) effect symbol stops.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, it is a case where the tempering mode is not achieved, and the mth (first) effect symbol and the notice symbol indicated by the symbol advance image of the nth (second) effect symbol for a predetermined number of frames are further stopped. When there is a shift, the symbol preview image of the nth (second) effect symbol is changed to a slip notification image or an unconfirmed image. Therefore, when the first effect symbol is stopped, the player may develop a pseudo continuous variation effect if the first effect symbol and the notice symbol indicated by the symbol notice image are shifted by a predetermined number of frames. You can get a sense of anticipation. Thereby, the interest of the notice effect can be improved without reducing the reliability of the notice effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it is assumed that the mth (first) effect symbol is stopped and the nth (second) effect symbol is stopped according to the symbol preview image in the stage after the development to the pseudo continuous variation effect. However, when the stop pattern of the effect symbol is a tempered pattern, but the pseudo continuous variation effect is not the prescribed maximum number of times, the symbol preview image is changed to a slip notification image or an unconfirmed image. That is, when the quasi-continuous variation effect is not the prescribed maximum number, the symbol preview image can be changed to suggest that the quasi-continuous variation effect continues further. Thereby, even if it becomes clear that it becomes a temperament for the player by the time of reaching the fourth pseudo continuous variation effect, it is possible to obtain a sense of expectation that the pseudo continuous variation effect will continue. .

100 Pachinko machines 104 Image display unit 201 Main control unit (main control means)
211 CPU
212 ROM
213 RAM
202 Production control unit 202a Production control unit 202b Image / sound control unit (image control means)
202c Lamp control unit 251 CPU
252 ROM
253 RAM
311 jackpot determination part 312 special symbol change part 321 notice part (notice means)
322 Change section (change means)
323 execution unit (execution means)

Claims (4)

A pachinko game machine that stops a plurality of production symbols that are displayed in a variable manner in a predetermined order,
Main control means for making a jackpot determination on the game ball that has won the start, and changing the jackpot determination result as a special symbol;
When the n-th effect symbol to be stopped at the n-th stop after the second is stopped, a slide effect different from the normal stop effect is performed, and then all effect symbols are pseudo-stopped and displayed as one set. Image control means for performing pseudo-continuous variation production, in which pseudo-variation production is performed a plurality of times for one variation of the special symbol;
With
The image control means includes
A notice means for displaying a symbol notice image for notifying the stop symbol of the nth effect symbol before stopping the nth effect symbol during the change of the effect symbol;
When the m-th effect symbol to be stopped before the n-th effect symbol is stopped and the n-th effect symbol is assumed to stop according to the symbol preview image, the stop mode of the effect symbol has a low expectation. The symbol notice image displayed by the notice means according to the reliability with which the quasi-continuous variation effect is performed, the slip notification that suggests the slip effect that is performed at the previous stage of the quasi-continuous variation effect. A changing means for changing to an image or an unconfirmed image indicating that the subsequent contents of the effect are unconfirmed;
Execution means for performing an effect in accordance with the image changed by the change means;
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The change means stops the effect symbol when it is assumed that the m-th effect symbol is stopped and the n-th effect symbol is stopped according to the symbol preview image before the pseudo continuous variation effect is developed. If the temperament mode that can be developed into reach production is not achieved, the symbol notice image is changed to the slip notice image or the unconfirmed image according to the reliability with which the pseudo continuous variation effect is performed. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1. The pseudo-variation effect is performed when the n-th effect symbol is stopped, the slip effect is performed, and the n-th effect symbol is stopped by a symbol different from the m-th effect symbol by a predetermined number of frames. It is an effect that a pseudo stop display is made as one set.
The changing means is the case where the tempering mode is not achieved, and the pseudo continuous variation effect is performed when the m-th effect symbol to be stopped and the notice symbol indicated by the symbol notice image are shifted by a predetermined number of frames. 3. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the symbol notice image is changed to the slip notice image or the unconfirmed image according to a reliability level.   The determination means stops the effect symbol when it is assumed that the mth effect symbol is stopped and the nth effect symbol is stopped according to the symbol preview image in the stage after the pseudo continuous variation effect is developed. If the mode is the tempered mode, but the pseudo continuous variation effect is not the prescribed maximum number of times, the symbol preview image, the slip notification image or the unconfirmed is determined according to the reliability with which the pseudo continuous variation effect continues. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the game machine is changed to an image.

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