JP2012085797A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine, when a game begins to show monotonous development with no change, capable of diverting a player by bringing about a change in the game development.SOLUTION: This Pachinko game machine includes an input reception means for receiving an input from the player. When a big win lottery is executed, the Pachinko game machine selects a first performance based on the result of the big win lottery. Further, when the input receiving means receives the input from the player during a prescribed period, the Pachinko game machine selects a second performance. When the second performance is not selected, the Pachinko game machine executes the first performance and, when the second performance is selected, compares the first performance with the second performance and executes either one performance satisfying a prescribed condition.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that performs a lottery lottery by winning a game ball at a predetermined starting port on a game board, and more particularly to a lottery for a notice effect.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, when a jackpot lottery is performed, a lottery process of a notice effect such as a reach effect is performed according to the result. At this time, there are pachinko machines in which various notice effects are prepared, and various notice effects are displayed according to the jackpot lottery result or the like. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, a plurality of notice effect content tables having different winning probabilities of the notice effect are prepared, and the execution probability of the notice effect within the predetermined period is predetermined when a predetermined period has elapsed. If the probability is less than the probability, it is set to switch the notice effect content table to be referred to in the lottery of the notice effect.

JP 2009-297266 A

  However, in the above pachinko gaming machine or the like, the content of the notice effect once determined by the notice lottery is not changed thereafter, and the decided notice effect is displayed. Therefore, if it is not easy to win a big hit, and if it becomes a development that the announcement effect of the same content is displayed many times continuously, the game development will be monotonous for the player, making it easy to get bored with the game The applicant paid attention to the point that there is a problem.

  Here, at the start of the notice effect determined in the notice lottery as described above, a plurality of characters appearing in the notice effect are displayed, and the player selects one of the characters to appear in the notice effect. There are also pachinko machines that change the character image. However, even with such a pachinko machine, the content of the production itself (expectation shown by the production, scenes such as the background image and the original story of the production, development pattern of production, etc.) does not change, and it looks after all Will only change slightly. Therefore, even such pachinko machines have the same problems as described above.

  Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko game that can change the game development (especially the notice effect itself) and distract the player when the game development is a monotonous development without any change. Is to provide a machine.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. Note that the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column show the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention at all. .

  A gaming machine (1) according to the present invention is a pachinko gaming machine that performs a jackpot lottery by winning a game ball to a predetermined starting port on a gaming board, and accepts input from a player ( 37) and a first effect selection means (131) for selecting an effect based on a result of the jackpot lottery from a group of effects prepared in advance when the jackpot lottery is performed, and during a predetermined period When the input accepting means accepts an input from the player, the second effect selecting means (131) for selecting an effect from the group of effects prepared in advance and the selection by the second effect selecting means are performed. When there is no effect, the effect selected by the first effect result is executed, and when the selection by the second effect selection means is performed, the effect selected by the first effect selection means and the second effect selection means Compare with the production selected in It comprises directing execution means (131,140) and for executing satisfies either of the effect of the constant.

  The pachinko gaming machine may further include second effect selection result erasure means (131) for erasing the result selected by the second effect selection means at a predetermined timing.

  The second effect selecting means selects the effect when the input receiving means receives an input from the player during the period from the start of the display of the fluctuation executed in response to the jackpot lottery until the end of the fluctuation display. You may make it perform.

  The second effect selection means selects the effect when the input receiving means receives input from the player during the period from the start of the display of the effect executed in response to the jackpot lottery to the end of the effect. You may do it.

  The second effect selecting means may select the effect only when the lottery lottery result is a loss with reach.

  The first effect selection means selects an effect with reference to the first effect pattern table, and the first effect selection means refers to a second effect pattern table having a different content from the first effect pattern table. And select a production.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to change the notice effect, which is the result of the notice lottery performed in conjunction with the jackpot lottery, according to the player's operation. It becomes possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the game when it is expanded.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure which shows the outline | summary of the process concerning this embodiment The flowchart which shows an example of main operations performed by game control part 100 Detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in step S4 of FIG. The block diagram which shows the structural example of RAM133 of the production | presentation control part 130. An example of the configuration of the production pattern table 803 with losing reach The flowchart which shows an example of the presentation control process performed by the presentation control part 130 The figure which shows the outline | summary of the process concerning a modification The flowchart which shows an example of the production control process concerning a modification

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 is a member that supports a transparent glass plate (not shown) arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval on the front side of the game board 2 (the front side in FIG. 1).

  A game area 20 in which a game ball moves is formed between the glass plate supported by the frame member 3 and the game board 2. When the player holds the handle 31 and rotates the lever 32 in the clockwise direction, a game ball is launched from a launching device (not shown) with a hitting force corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 31. The launched game ball is guided to an upper position of the game area 20 by a guide member (not shown), and changes its moving direction by contacting a game nail or windmill (not shown) arranged in the game area 20. While falling along the surface of the game board 2.

  The game area 20 is provided with a first start port 21, a second start port 22, a large winning port 23, a normal winning port 24, and a gate 25, as winning items related to winning and lottery. In addition, a discharge port 26 for discharging game balls that have not entered the start ports 21 and 22 or the winning ports 23 and 24 to the outside of the gaming region 20 is provided below the big winning port 23 in the gaming region 20. .

  The first start port 21 and the second start port 22 are arranged side by side at a predetermined interval with the first start port 21 as the upper side of the second start port 22. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins at the first start port 21 or the second start port 22, the prize ball is paid out and a big win lottery is executed. In the following description, the jackpot lottery executed when the game ball is won at the first start port 21 is referred to as “first special symbol lottery”, and the game ball wins at the second start port 22 as an opportunity. The jackpot lottery executed as is called “second special symbol lottery”, and these lotteries are collectively called “special symbol lottery”.

  Between the 1st starting port 21 and the 2nd starting port 22, the electric tulip 27 which has a pair of blade member imitating a tulip flower is arrange | positioned. The electric tulip 27 is configured to change its posture between a closed posture (see FIG. 1) in which the pair of blade members are closed and an open posture (not shown) in which the pair of blade members are open. When the electric solenoid operates, the posture changes from the closed posture to the open posture.

  In a state where the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 27 is in the closed position, the entry path of the game ball to the second start port 22 is blocked by the member constituting the first start port 21 and the electric tulip 27, and the game ball Does not enter the second starting port 22. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 25, a normal symbol lottery (opening / closing lottery of the electric tulip 27) is executed, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 27 is opened for a specified time. The operation of returning to the closed posture after maintaining the posture is performed a prescribed number of times. Thus, by winning the normal symbol lottery, the approach path of the game ball to the second start port 22 is released, and the game ball can win the second start port 22. That is, the second special symbol lottery can be executed. Incidentally, when a game ball wins the normal winning opening 24, the lottery is not executed, but more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball wins the first start opening 21 and the second start opening 22.

  The special winning opening 23 is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery. A plate for opening and closing the big prize opening 23 is arranged at the opening of the big prize opening 23. In a state where the special symbol lottery is not won, since the plate is in the same plane as the surface of the game board 2, the game ball does not enter the big winning opening 23. On the other hand, when the special symbol lottery is won, the upper end side of the plate is tilted toward the surface side of the game board 2 with the lower end side of the plate as an axis, and the special winning opening 23 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a liquid crystal display 5 (an example of the image display according to the present invention) that displays effect images for various effects is provided at a position on the surface of the game board 2 that is easily visible by the player. ing. The liquid crystal display 50 of the liquid crystal display 5 (an example of the display screen of the present invention) holds, for example, a decorative symbol for informing the result of the special symbol lottery, a character or item for performing a notice effect, or the special symbol lottery. Various display objects such as an on-hold display image indicating that the image is displayed are displayed. The configuration of the liquid crystal display 5 will be described in detail later.

  A panel lamp 8 is provided above the liquid crystal display 5. The board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game by the player, thereby performing various effects by light. A movable accessory 7 (an example of the movable accessory of the present invention) imitating a sword is disposed at a position close to the liquid crystal display 5. The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2, and performs various effects by rotating, for example, a built-in light emitting element. A part of the movable accessory 7 is arranged on the front side of the liquid crystal screen 50 by rotating. At that time, an effect image including a display object that enhances the effect of the movable accessory 7 is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 50 (see FIGS. 13 and 14).

  FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the frame member 3 includes a stop button 33, a take-out button 34, a speaker 35, a frame lamp 36, an effect button 37, an effect key 38, in addition to the handle 31 and the lever 32. And a dish 39 are provided.

  The tray 39 is provided so as to protrude from the frame member 3 to the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and accumulates game balls supplied to the above-described launching device and paid-out prize balls. When the player grasps the handle 31 and rotates the lever 32 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the tray 39 are supplied to the launching device and are launched into the game area 20 at predetermined time intervals. The launch of the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player presses the stop button 33.

  The take-out button 34 is provided at a position close to the plate 39. When the player operates the take-out button 34, a part of the lower surface of the tray 39 is opened, and the game balls accumulated on the tray 39 fall into a box (not shown) arranged below the tray 39. The dish 39 may be constituted by one dish, or by two dishes, an upper dish for collecting game balls and prize balls supplied to the launching device, and a lower dish for collecting only prize balls. May be.

  The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are provided for the player to input an operation for the effect, respectively. The effect key 38 has a center key and a plurality of (here, four) peripheral keys arranged around the center key, and is arranged adjacent to the effect button 37. The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 function as operation means for the player to input operation information.

  The speaker 35 outputs music, sound, sound effects, etc., and performs effects by sound. The frame lamp 36 performs various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern, changing a light emission color, and changing a light irradiation direction.

  FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 displays information on the result of the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery described above and the number of reserved lotteries. As shown in FIG. 3, the display 4 includes a first special symbol display 41, a second special symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, and a normal symbol display. A device 45, a normal symbol holding display 46, and a game state display 47 are provided.

  The first special symbol display 41 variably displays the special symbol in response to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 21, and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the result of the first special symbol lottery. The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds in the first special symbol lottery. The second special symbol display 42 variably displays the special symbol in response to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 22, and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the result of the second special symbol lottery. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds in the second special symbol lottery. The normal symbol display 45 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery started when the game ball has passed through the gate 25. The normal symbol hold indicator 46 displays the number of normal symbol lottery holds. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  Although the schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described so far, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above is merely an example, and the board surface configuration and the like of the gaming board 2 may be changed as appropriate.

  The main feature of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is that the position of the movable accessory 7 is accurately detected by the optical sensor 56 built in the liquid crystal screen 50 and the liquid crystal screen 50 according to the detection result. It has a function of displaying a display object at an appropriate position. Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 for realizing such functions will be described in detail.

[Configuration of Liquid Crystal Display 5]
The liquid crystal display 5 is fixed to the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that supports the game board 2. For this reason, the liquid crystal display 5 is fixed to the game board 2. As the liquid crystal display 5, for example, a liquid crystal display having a liquid crystal screen 50 having a screen resolution (vertical pixel number × horizontal pixel number) of “600” in the vertical direction 11 and “800” in the horizontal direction 12. Is used. The liquid crystal display 5 displays the effect image output from the image sound control unit 140 (see FIGS. 6 and 7) described later on the liquid crystal screen 50.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
On the back side of the game board 2 (the back side in FIG. 1), a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls to be paid out as prize balls. .

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game control unit 100, a payout control unit 120, an effect control unit 130, an image sound control unit 140, and a lamp control unit 150.

[Configuration of Game Control Unit 100]
The game control unit 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. Based on the program stored in the ROM 102, the CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to the number of payout prize balls such as internal lottery and determination of winning. In addition to the above programs, the ROM 102 stores the maximum number of holdings Umax1 for the first special symbol lottery, the maximum number of holdings Umax2 for the second special symbol lottery, and the like. The RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 101 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing. The main functions of the game control unit 100 are as follows.

  The game control unit 100 transmits data necessary for various effects to the effect control unit 130. For example, when a game ball wins the first start port 21 or the second start port 22, a special symbol lottery is executed, and data indicating the determination result is transmitted to the effect control unit 130.

  The game control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade member of the electric tulip 27 is in the open posture, the number of times the blade member is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval between the closing of the blade member and the opening thereof. In addition, the game control unit 100 holds the number of special symbol lottery due to the game ball winning the first start port 21 or the second start port 22 and the normal symbol lottery due to the game ball passing through the gate 25. Manage numbers.

  The game control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 23 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, a predetermined condition (for example, 30 seconds after the grand prize opening 23 is opened, ten game balls are awarded to the big prize opening 23, or the cumulative opening time of the big prize opening 23 is within 1.8 seconds) Until the condition is satisfied, the round in which the plate of the big prize opening 23 protrudes and tilts to maintain the open state of the big prize opening 23 is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times).

  The game control unit 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game is won when a game ball wins the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24. The controller 120 is instructed. When the payout control unit 120 pays out a prize ball in accordance with an instruction from the game control unit 100, information on the number of prize balls paid out is sent from the payout control unit 120 to the game control unit 100. The game control unit 100 manages the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 120.

  In order to realize these functions, the game control unit 100 includes a first start port switch (SW) 111, a second start port switch (SW) 112, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, a gate switch (SW) 114, a large A winning port switch (SW) 115, a large winning port control unit 116, a normal winning port switch (SW) 117, and the display 4 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 21 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 22 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing part 113 has an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 27 so as to be capable of driving transmission. The electric solenoid is activated in accordance with a control signal from the game control unit 100, and the posture of the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 27 changes. The gate switch 114 detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 25 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 115 detects that a game ball has won the big prize opening 23 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The special winning opening control unit 116 has an electric solenoid coupled to the plate of the special winning opening 23 so as to be able to transmit drive. The electric solenoid is activated in response to a control signal from the game control unit 100, and the special winning opening 23 is opened and closed. The normal winning port switch 117 detects that a game ball has won the normal winning port 24 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  The game control unit 100 displays the result of the first special symbol lottery on the first special symbol display unit 41 and displays the number of holdings on which the first special symbol lottery is held on the first special symbol hold display unit 43. The game control unit 100 causes the second special symbol lottery result to be displayed on the second special symbol lottery display 42, and causes the second special symbol lottery hold number to be displayed on the second special symbol lottery indicator 44. The game control unit 100 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery on the normal symbol display unit 45, and displays the number of holdings of the normal symbol lottery on the normal symbol hold display unit 46. The game control unit 100 causes the game state display 47 to display the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

[Configuration of Payout Control Unit 120]
The payout control unit 120 includes a CPU 121, a ROM 122, and a RAM 123. Based on the program stored in the ROM 122, the CPU 121 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the payout of prize balls. The RAM 123 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 121 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing.

  Based on an instruction from the game control unit 100, the payout control unit 120 sends out the game ball from the ball tank to the plate 39 so that a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the place where the game ball has won is paid out to the plate 39. The dispensing motor 125 is controlled.

  In addition to the payout motor 125, a payout ball detection unit 126, a ball presence detection unit 127, and a full tank detection unit 128 are connected to the payout control unit 120. The payout ball detection unit 126 detects the number of prize balls paid out from the ball tank to the tray 39 by the payout motor 125. The ball presence detection unit 127 detects the presence or absence of a game ball in the ball tank. The full tank detection unit 128 detects that the tray 39 is full of game balls. The payout control unit 120 executes predetermined processing according to the detection results of the payout ball detection unit 126, the ball presence detection unit 127, and the full tank detection unit 128.

[Configuration of Production Control Unit 130]
The effect control unit 130 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. Based on the program stored in the ROM 132, the CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 131 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 130 sets production contents based on data indicating the result of the special symbol lottery sent from the game control unit 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 37 or the production | generation key 38 is received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The effect control unit 130 transmits a command for instructing execution of the effect of the set effect contents to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

[Configuration of Lamp Controller 150]
The lamp control unit 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. The CPU 151 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, the light emission of the movable accessory 7, and the operation of the movable accessory 7. The ROM 152 stores programs executed by the CPU 151 and various data. The RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area for data processing or the like.

  The CPU 151 of the lamp control unit 150 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command transmitted from the effect control unit 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 152, and the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the movable light. The light emission of the accessory 7 is controlled. Further, the CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command transmitted from the effect control unit 130 from the operation pattern data of the movable accessory 7 stored in the ROM 152 and operates the movable accessory 7. The drive of (not shown) is controlled.

[Configuration of Image Sound Control Unit 140]
Although not shown, the image sound control unit 140 generates a control signal for instructing execution of various effects, and generates an image for expressing effects corresponding to the control signals generated by the CPU. A VDP (Video Display Processor) and an acoustic DSP (Digital Signal Processor) that generates acoustic data for realizing an effect according to a control signal generated by the CPU are provided.

[Outline of processing according to this embodiment]
Next, an outline of processing executed in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, a process for reducing the tiredness of the player is performed by giving a range when selecting the reach effect. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an outline of processing executed in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the following processing is executed in a gaming machine capable of displaying a plurality of types of reach effects. First, the winning point (P01) and the result of the jackpot lottery (P02) (hereinafter referred to as the first jackpot lottery) were determined, and the lottery result was lost, but it was decided that the reach effect would be performed. (P03). Then, the lottery of the reach effect to be used is performed (P04). Here, it is assumed that “effect A” is selected as the reach effect.

  After that, the display of fluctuation / effect is started (P05), and after a predetermined time has passed, the effect is finished (P06), the result screen of the loss is displayed (P07), and a series of effects related to the second jackpot lottery is performed. finish. Here, it is assumed that the player presses the effect button 37 within a predetermined time after the start of the change / effect (P08). For example, when the fluctuation time is 8 seconds, it is assumed that the effect button is pressed within 5 seconds from the start of the fluctuation. At this time, in the present embodiment, a lottery for reach production is performed (P09). Hereinafter, the selection process of reach production performed at such timing is referred to as “interrupt type lottery”. Then, the result of the interrupt type lottery is temporarily stored in the RAM 133 (P10). Here, it is assumed that “effect B” is selected as a result of the interrupt type lottery.

  After that, it is assumed that the winner is again won (P11) and the result of the jackpot lottery (P12) (hereinafter referred to as the second jackpot lottery) results in a loss with reach (P13). In this case, the reach effect lottery (P14) is performed as described above. Here, it is assumed that “effect C” is selected as a result.

  Normally, the lottery result (effect C) is displayed, but in the present embodiment, here, the interruption lottery result (effect B) is compared with the lottery result (effect C). (P15; hereinafter referred to as effect comparison processing) is performed. Then, a better effect is selected and determined as an effect to be used (P16). The “better performance” is, for example, a performance with a high so-called “expectation”. For example, when the expectation level of “effect B” is 60% and the expectation level of “effect C” is 20%, “effect B” is determined as the use effect. Then, the display of the use effect determined after the comparison is started (P17), the effect ends (P18), and the result of the loss is displayed (P19). A series of effects related to the lottery ends.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the reach effect lottery process according to the player's operation is enabled in addition to the reach effect that is regularly performed at the timing of the jackpot lottery. That is, it is possible to give the player an opportunity to change the notice effect once determined according to the player's operation. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a chance to show various reach effects. In addition, by selecting and displaying a better production, such as the one with higher expectation, pressing the production button 37 at a predetermined timing increases the possibility of seeing a production with higher expectation. It is also possible to increase the player's expectation. Also, if you define a so-called “premier effect” and set it so that it can only be selected in the “interrupt type lottery”, you can give the player a feeling of hidden element and enjoy searching for such elements. Can be given.

[Main operations by game control unit 100]
Next, main operations executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of main operations executed by the game control unit 100. The game control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 6 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. . Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts from FIG.

  In the random number update process (step S1), the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 updates various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and normal symbol random numbers. Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether the special symbol lottery is won (big hit) or lost (losing). The symbol random number is a random number for determining a winning type (long hit, short hit, presence / absence of transition to a high probability state, presence / absence of transition to a short-time gaming state) when a special symbol lottery is won. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when the special symbol lottery is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether the normal symbol lottery is won or lost. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal design random number are incremented by “1” every time the process of step S1 is performed. Then, the values at the time each lottery is performed are acquired by the start switch (SW) process in step S2 or the gate switch (SW) process in step S3, and in the special symbol process in step S4 or the normal symbol process in step S5. used. Note that a loop counter is used as the counter for performing the processing of step S1, and after reaching the set maximum value of the random number, it returns to “0” again.

  In the start port switch (SW) process (step S2), the CPU 101 monitors the states of the first start port switch 111 and the second start port switch 112, and when a detection signal is output from either switch, A process related to the number U1 of the special symbol lottery U1 and the number U2 of the special symbol lottery reserved U2 and a process of acquiring random numbers (a jackpot random number, a symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number) are executed. Details of the start port switch process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the gate switch (SW) process (step S3), the CPU 101 monitors the state of the gate switch 114. When the game ball passes through the gate 25 and a detection signal is output from the gate switch 114, the normal symbol lottery is performed. It is determined whether the number of holds is less than the upper limit value. Then, when it is determined that the number of holds is less than the upper limit value, a normal symbol random number used for the normal symbol processing in step S5 is acquired.

  In the special symbol process (step S4), the CPU 101 executes a special symbol lottery, displays the special symbol on the display 4 in a variable manner, and then executes a process for stopping and displaying the special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol lottery. . This special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the normal symbol process (step S5), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol random number acquired in the gate switch process in step S3 matches the winning value. Then, after the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display 45 (see FIG. 3) of the display device 4, the normal symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed.

  In the special prize opening process (step S6), the CPU 101 controls the opening / closing of the special prize opening 23 via the special prize opening control unit 116 when the special symbol lottery is won.

  In the electric tulip processing (step S7), the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol random number matches the winning value in the normal symbol processing in step S5, and the pair of blades of the electric tulip 27 via the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113. Actuate the member. When the electric tulip 27 is operated, a game ball can be awarded to the second start port 22, and when the game ball wins the second start port 22, the second special symbol lottery is started.

  In the prize ball process (step S8), as described above, the CPU 101 controls the number of game balls received and controls the payout of prize balls according to the prize.

  In the output process (step S9), the CPU 101 sends various commands set in the RAM 103 and information necessary for the effect to the effect control unit 130 in the start port switch process in step S2 and the special symbol process in step S4. In addition, a command instructing the payout of the winning ball set in the RAM 103 in the winning ball processing in step S8 is sent to the payout control unit 120.

[Start-up switch processing by game control unit 100]
FIG. 7 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 receives a game ball in the first start port 21 based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the first start port switch 111, and the first start port switch 111. It is determined whether or not is turned on (step S21). When it is determined that the first start port switch 111 has been turned on (step S21: YES), the CPU 101 reads the maximum number Umax1 of the first special symbol lottery UROM1 from the ROM 102 and stores the first special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether or not the hold number U1 is less than Umax1 (step S22).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S22: YES), the CPU 101 rewrites the value of the hold number U1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S23). Then, the CPU 101 obtains random numbers (big hit random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers) used for the first special symbol lottery etc. reserved by the processing of step S23 and stores them in a predetermined area of the RAM 103. (Step S24).

  When it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is OFF (step S21: NO), when it is determined that the hold number U1 is equal to the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S22: NO), or the process of step S24 is performed. In this case, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 22 and the second start port switch 112 is turned on based on the presence or absence of the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 ( Step S25). If it is determined that the second start port switch 112 has been turned on (step S25: YES), the CPU 101 reads the maximum number Umax2 of the second special symbol lottery from the ROM 102 and stores the second special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether or not the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S26).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S26: YES), the CPU 101 rewrites the value of the hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S27). Then, the CPU 101 obtains random numbers (big hit random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers) used for the second special symbol lottery suspended by the processing of step S27 and stores them in a predetermined area of the RAM 103. (Step S28).

  When it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is OFF (step S25: NO), when it is determined that the hold number U2 is equal to the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S26: NO), or the process of step S28 is performed. If it has been performed, a series of processing ends, and the processing proceeds to the gate switch processing in step S3 of FIG.

[Special symbol processing by game control unit 100]
FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a jackpot based on the information stored in the RAM 103 (step S41). . If it is determined by the CPU 101 that the jackpot is being hit (step S41: YES), a special symbol representing some jackpot has already been selected and displayed in a stopped state. The symbol process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the normal symbol process in step S5 of FIG.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot is not being hit (step S41: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol change display by the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 is being displayed (step S41). S42). When the CPU 101 determines that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S42: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is "1" or more (step S43). When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is “1” or more (step S43: YES), the CPU 101 rewrites the hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 with a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S44).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is not “1” or more (the second special symbol lottery is not held) (step S43: NO), the hold number U1 stored in the RAM 103 is “1” or more. It is determined whether or not (step S45). When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S45: YES), the CPU 101 rewrites the hold number U1 stored in the RAM 103 with a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S46). On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the holding number U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (the first special symbol lottery is not held) (step S45: NO), the special symbol is not started without starting the variable symbol display. The process ends, and the process proceeds to the normal symbol process in step S5 of FIG.

  After performing the process of step S44 or step S46, the CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process (step S47). Specifically, when the process of step S47 is executed following the process of step S44, the CPU 101 reads the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102 into the RAM 103, and wins a game ball to the second starting port 22. The result of the second special symbol lottery is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S28 (see FIG. 7) and stored in the RAM 103 coincides with the jackpot winning value. Or whether it is lost. On the other hand, when the process of step S47 is executed subsequent to the process of step S46, the CPU 101 reads the winning value stored in the ROM 102 into the RAM 103 and triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first start port 21. Whether or not the result of the first special symbol lottery is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S24 (see FIG. 7) and stored in the RAM 103 matches the winning value of the jackpot. Determine if there is.

  When the result of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is a jackpot, the CPU 101 reads the symbol random number assigned to each of the plurality of types of jackpots from the ROM 102. Then, depending on whether the symbol random number acquired together with the jackpot random number used for determining whether or not it matches the winning value described above matches the symbol random number assigned to which of the jackpots of a plurality of types of jackpots Determine the type of jackpot. The jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type is set (stored) in the RAM 103 as setting information. On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot is lost, a lost symbol indicating that the special symbol lottery is lost is set in the RAM 103 as setting information.

  The CPU 101 executes the variation pattern selection process after setting the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery as the setting information by the process of step S47 (step S48). Specifically, when it is determined that the big hit is determined in the big hit determination processing in step S47, the big hit variation pattern table is read from the ROM 102 and set in the RAM 103. On the other hand, if it is determined to be lost, the reach random number stored in the ROM 102 is read out to the RAM 103, and the reach random number acquired together with the jackpot random number and symbol random number used in the jackpot determination process in step S47 is read out from the ROM 102. Based on whether or not the reach random number matches, it is determined whether or not to perform a reach effect for causing the player to expect a big hit. When it is determined that the reach effect is to be performed, the reach variation pattern table is read from the ROM 102 and set in the RAM 103. When it is determined that the reach effect is not performed, the loss variation pattern table is read from the ROM 102. Set in the RAM 103. Here, the variation pattern table is a table in which a plurality of variation patterns (variation times 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.) prepared in advance are associated with random numbers of variation pattern random numbers.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to the set variation pattern table and selects a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number acquired together with the jackpot random number and the symbol random number used in the jackpot determination process in step S47. The pattern variation pattern (variation time) is determined. The variation pattern selected in this way is set in the RAM 103 as setting information.

  After performing the jackpot determination process in step S47 and the variation pattern selection process in step S48, the CPU 101 sets the pattern setting information set by performing the jackpot determination process, the variation pattern setting information set by performing the variation pattern selection process, A change start command including game state information indicating the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is generated and set in the RAM 103 (step S49). This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol performed on the liquid crystal display 5 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol performed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. And it is transmitted to the effect control part 130 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S49, the CPU 101 starts the variation display of the special symbol based on the setting information included in the variation start command set in the process of step S49 (step S50), and measures the variation time. Is started (step S51). Information indicating this variation time is temporarily stored in the RAM 103. Note that the special symbol variation display in step S50 is performed using the second special symbol display 42 when it is performed after the processing of step S44, and the first special symbol display when it is performed after the processing of step S46. This is performed using the symbol display 41.

  When the CPU 101 starts measuring the variation time by the process of step S51 or determines that the variation of the special symbol is being displayed (step S42: YES), the CPU 101 performs the variation of step S48 from the measurement start of the variation time in step S51. It is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern set in the pattern selection process has elapsed (step S52). If the CPU 101 determines that the variation time has not elapsed (step S52: NO), the special symbol process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the normal symbol process in step S5 of FIG.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S52: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation stop command for instructing the liquid crystal display 5 to end the variation display of the decorative symbol in the RAM 103 (step S53). The special symbol variation display started in the process of S50 is terminated (step S54), and the measured variation time is reset (step S55). The change stop command set in the process of step S53 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  After resetting the variation time, the CPU 101 executes a stop process such as causing the special winning opening control unit 116 to start the opening / closing control of the special winning opening 23 when it is determined that it is a big win (step S56).

[Production control processing by production control unit 130]
Hereinafter, the effect control process including the effect comparison process as described above will be described. This process is executed by the effect control unit 130. Prior to detailed description of this processing, data used in this processing, particularly data used in relation to the “effect comparison processing” as described above will be described.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the RAM 133 of the effect control unit 130. Here, only data used for the “effect comparison process” is shown (other data and the like will be described as appropriate in a detailed description using a flowchart described later). 9, the RAM 133 stores a comparison flag 801, an effect pattern table 802, first lottery result data 804, second lottery result data 805, and the like.

  The comparison flag 801 is a flag for indicating whether or not it is necessary to perform an effect comparison process when performing a reach effect. It is set to ON at the timing when the “interrupt type lottery” as described above is performed.

  The production pattern data 802 is data that defines the contents of various production patterns such as reach production. In addition to the production pattern table 803 with losing reach, various production patterns such as a production pattern table without losing reach and a jackpot production pattern table. Includes tables. FIG. 10 is an example of the configuration of the effect pattern table 803 with losing reach. This table is composed of production number 8031, expectation degree data 8032, and other production control data 8033. The production number 8031 is an ID for uniquely identifying each reach production. Expectation degree data 8032 is data indicating the expectation degree of jackpot of each reach effect, and in this embodiment, it is assumed that the higher this value is, the “better reach” is. The other effect control data 8033 is data (image data, audio data, etc.) necessary for executing each reach effect.

  Returning to FIG. 9, the first lottery result data 804 is data indicating the lottery result of the reach effect performed in conjunction with the big hit lottery as described above. The second lottery result data 805 is data indicating a lottery result of reach production by the “interrupt type lottery” as described above.

  Next, details of the effect control process executed by the effect control unit 130 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process executed by the effect control unit 130. Note that the processing performed by the effect control unit 130 described based on the flowchart of FIG. 11 is performed according to a command issued by the CPU 131 based on a program stored in the ROM 132.

  The CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 determines, for example, whether or not an effect accompanied by a variable display of decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display 5 is being executed based on information related to the effect acquired from the image sound control unit 140 (step). S101). If the CPU 131 determines that the effect with the variation display of the decorative symbol is not being executed (step S101: NO), the CPU 131 determines whether or not the variation start command set in the process of step S49 in FIG. 8 has been received. (Step S102). If the CPU 131 determines that the variation start command has not been received (step S102: NO), the series of effect control processing ends, and the processing returns to step S101.

  When the CPU 131 determines that the change start command has been received (step S102: YES), the CPU 131 analyzes the change start command (step S103).

  Next, the CPU 131 executes a first effect lottery process (step S104). The processing in step S104 will be described more specifically. The CPU 131 determines the effect pattern based on the change pattern setting information (design, change pattern, etc.) included in the change start command. By performing the process of step S104, the decorative pattern variation pattern displayed on the liquid crystal screen 50, the operation pattern and light emission pattern of the movable accessory 7, the light emission pattern of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36, and the output from the speaker 35 are output. The content of the game effect such as the output pattern of the voice to be played is determined. Hereinafter, the effect pattern determined here is referred to as a first effect pattern. In addition, data indicating the first effect pattern is appropriately stored (overwritten) as first lottery result data 804.

  Next, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the comparison flag 801 is set to ON (step S105). As a result, when it is not on (step S105: NO), the CPU 131 advances the process to step S109 described later. On the other hand, when the comparison flag 801 is on (step S105: YES), the “interrupt type lottery” is performed and the result indicates that the result has not been used yet, so the CPU 131 executes the effect comparison process. (Step S106). The process of step S106 will be described more specifically. The CPU 131 determines the lottery result in the first effect content and the lottery result in the second effect lottery process (process corresponding to the “interrupt type lottery”) in step S114 described later. The second production content is compared, and a production pattern with better content is selected. Here, the “performance pattern with better contents” is, for example, a performance pattern with a higher expectation / reliability. In the example of FIG. 10 described above, it is an effect pattern in which the expectation data 8032 is set to a higher value. Then, the CPU 131 determines the selected effect pattern as the effect pattern to be used this time.

  Next, the CPU 131 sets the comparison flag 801 to be off (step S107). Further, the CPU 131 clears the second lottery result data 805 (step S108).

  Next, the CPU 131 starts the decorative symbol variation display on the liquid crystal display 5 based on the variation pattern setting information received from the game control unit 100, and the effect pattern determined by the process of step S104, or the above-described step S106. A variation effect start command for instructing start of an effect corresponding to the effect pattern determined by the effect comparison process is generated, and the change effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 (step S109). Then, CPU 131 generates a lamp control command for instructing start of an effect corresponding to the effect pattern determined in step S104, and transmits the lamp control command to lamp control unit 150 (step S110). By performing the processing of step S109 and step S110, the effect determined by the effect control unit 130 is realized by the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

  Next, a process when it is determined as a result of the determination in step S <b> 101 that an effect accompanied by a variation display of decorative symbols is being executed will be described. In this case, it is determined whether or not the effect button 37 has been pressed within a predetermined time, and if pressed, processing for performing the “interrupt type lottery” is performed. First, when the CPU 131 determines that an effect with a variable display of decorative symbols is being executed (step S101: YES), next, whether or not the effect content is an effect related to a loss with reach, in other words, Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery that is the source of the currently executed effect is a loss with reach (step S111). As a result, when it is not a loss with reach (step S111: NO), the CPU 131 advances the process to step S117 described later without performing the process related to “interrupt type lottery”. On the other hand, when it is a loss with reach (step S111: YES), the CPU 131 then determines whether or not the effect button 37 has been pressed within a predetermined time (step S112). This predetermined time is, for example, within a predetermined time from the start of the variable display, and is set in advance as a value smaller than the variable display time. For example, it is assumed that 80% of the variation time is set in advance. If the time required for the variable display is 10 seconds, it is determined whether or not the effect button 37 has been pressed within 8 seconds from the start of the variable display.

  In addition, the predetermined time for detecting the pressing of the effect button 37 may be within a predetermined time after the reach effect is started. Further, not only the time from the start of the variable display and the start of the reach production, for example, when the fluctuation time is 10 seconds, whether or not the production button 37 has been pressed within a period of 2 to 6 seconds after the start of the variable display. You may make it determine. Further, if the reach effect display time is 1 minute, for example, if the reach effect display time is 1 minute, the predetermined time may be from 20 seconds to 40 seconds after the effect start.

  As a result of the determination in step S112, when the effect button 37 is not pressed within a predetermined time (step S112: NO), the CPU 131 advances the process to step S117 described later. On the other hand, when the effect button 37 is pressed within a predetermined time (YES in step S112), the CPU 131 next determines whether or not the comparison flag 801 is set to ON. In this determination, in consideration of repeated hitting of the effect button 37 and the like, if “interrupt type lottery” is performed when the button is pressed once for the first time, “interrupt type lottery” is not performed for subsequent button presses. It is a judgment for making it. As a result of the determination, when the comparison flag 801 is on (step S113: YES), the “interrupt type lottery” has already been performed (the effect button 37 has been pressed once within the predetermined time). Therefore, the CPU 131 advances the process to step S117 described later. On the other hand, when the comparison flag 801 is off (NO in step S113), the CPU 131 executes a second effect lottery process (step S114). The processing in step S114 will be described more specifically. The CPU 131 refers to the above-described lost reach effect pattern table 803 and selects an effect pattern for reach effect. In this selection, information included in the change start command may be used, or may be selected using a predetermined random number. Hereinafter, the effect pattern determined here is referred to as a second effect pattern.

  Here, as the effect pattern table with losing reach referred in step S116, the same table as that used in the process of step S104 is used, but in addition, an effect pattern with losing reach that is dedicated to “interrupt lottery” is used. A table may be prepared and read from this table. In particular, if an effect pattern that does not exist in the normally used losing reach effect table 803 but exists only in the “interrupt lottery” effect table is defined, the so-called “premier effect” is provided. It is possible to increase the significance of such “interrupt lottery” as there is a possibility of being selected.

  Next, the CPU 131 stores data indicating the second effect pattern as the second lottery result data 805 (step S115). Subsequently, the CPU 131 sets the comparison flag 801 to ON (step S116).

  Next, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the change stop command set in the process of step S53 in FIG. 8 has been received (step S117). When the CPU 131 determines that the change stop command has been received (step S117: YES), the CPU 131 causes the liquid crystal display 5 to stop display the decorative symbol indicating the result of the special symbol lottery and is started in accordance with the processing of step S109. The image sound control unit 140 ends the effect, and the effect started in response to the process of step S110 is ended by the lamp control unit 150 (step S118). When the process of step S118 is performed, or when the CPU 131 determines that the change stop command has not been received (step S117: NO), the series of effect control processes ends, and the process returns to step S101. It is.

[Operational effects of this embodiment]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the reach selected by the notice lottery performed at the time of the big win lottery by the player performing a button operation within a predetermined period, for example, within a predetermined period from the start of the variable display. It is possible to provide a player with a possibility of seeing a reach production different from the production. That is, it is possible to give the player an opportunity to change the content of the announcement effect once determined. Further, since the result of the “interrupt type lottery” is erased once it is used for the comparison of effects, it is possible to provide the player with opportunities to view various notice effects.

  Furthermore, when such an effect comparison is performed, an effect with a higher expectation level is selected. For example, when the effect button 37 is pressed during variable display, a reach effect with a higher expectation level can be seen. As a result, the player can be motivated to perform operations other than the game ball launching operation, such as the player positively pressing the effect button 37, and the monotony of the game can be reduced. In addition, when the production button 37 is pressed, at the timing when the “interrupt type lottery” as described above is executed, the lamp relating to the production button 37 is lit, and a display that prompts the user to press the production button 37 is presented. If not done, the “interruptible lottery” can be made a hidden element, providing the player with the pleasure of finding an operation to give a better notice effect (and therefore a sense of expectation for the jackpot). The monotony of the game can be reduced, such as when a big hit is not won for a long time. Conversely, it may be indicated at the timing when “interrupt type lottery” is possible.

  In addition, by making the production pattern table referred to in the “interrupt type lottery” different from that used in the preliminary lottery performed at the big hit lottery, a hidden element that can only be seen in the “interrupt type lottery” It is possible to set a specific effect, and to provide the player with the pleasure of searching for such an effect.

[Modification]
Hereinafter, a modification of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the above-described embodiment, the timing at which the result of “interrupt type lottery” as described above is used is used for the big hit lottery that occurs after the “interrupt type lottery” is performed. In addition, it may be used in a series of processes related to the big hit lottery when the “interrupt type lottery” is performed. FIG. X is a diagram showing an outline of processing in such a case.
In FIG. 12, first, it is assumed that a win with a reach effect is determined (P33) as a result of winning a winning opening (P31) and performing a big hit lottery (P32). Then, a lottery for the reach production to be used is performed (P34). Here, it is assumed that “effect D” is selected as the reach effect. The result is stored (P35).

  Next, the variable display starts (P35). Here, it is assumed that a state where a three-digit number (three numbers) symbol is rotated is displayed. Thereafter, it is assumed that the effect button 37 is pressed until two of the three numbers are aligned (reach eye display: P41) (P37). At this time, as in the above-described embodiment, a reach effect lottery is performed as “interrupt type lottery” (P38), and the result is saved (P39). Here, it is assumed that “effect E” is selected as a result of the lottery. Then, the “effect D”, which is the result of the lottery performed before the start of the change, is compared with the “effect E” (P40), and the effect with the higher expectation is selected (P42).

  Then, when the reach production starts after the reach eyes are aligned, execution of the reach production selected as a result of the comparison is started (P43). Thereafter, the reach effect ends (P44), and the result of the loss is displayed (P45). In other words, in this modified example, if the effect button 37 is pressed until the reach eyes are aligned in the variable display (before actually the reach effect is started), “interrupt type lottery” is performed at that time. An effect comparison process using the lottery result is executed. Of course, if the effect button 37 is not pressed before reaching reach in the variation display, the reach effect as a result of lottery before the start of variation is used as it is.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process according to the modification. In FIG. 13, first, the CPU 131 executes the process of step S101 described above with reference to FIG. That is, it is determined whether or not an effect with a variable display is being executed. As a result, when the production is not being performed (NO in step S101), the processes of steps S102 to S104 are executed. That is, the process which determines the said 1st lottery pattern is performed with a fluctuation | variation start. Then, after the process of step S104, the CPU 131 executes the processes of steps S109 to S110.

  On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S101 is that the production is in progress (step S101: YES), the CPU 131 determines whether the result of the big win lottery is a loss with reach (step S111), and a loss with reach. If not (step S111: NO), the process proceeds to step S117 as described above.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S111, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss with reach (YES in step S111), the CPU 131 then determines whether or not it is time to start the reach effect. That is, the variable display is started, and it is determined whether or not a reach having two numbers is displayed. As a result, when it is not yet the start timing of the reach effect (NO in step S131), the CPU 131 executes the processes relating to the above steps S112 to S116. Note that the predetermined time in Step S112 is shorter than the time within the period from the start of the variable display until the reach is aligned. For example, if the time from the start of the variable display until the two numbers are aligned is 8 seconds, the predetermined time is, for example, 6 seconds.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S131 is the start timing of reach production (YES in step S131), the CPU 131 then executes the processes in steps S105 to S108. That is, first, it is determined whether or not the comparison flag 801 is set to ON, and the necessity of the effect comparison process is determined (step S105). As a result, when the comparison flag 801 is not on (NO in step S105), the CPU 131 advances the process to step S136 described later. On the other hand, when the comparison flag 801 is on (YES in step S105), in the steps S106 to S108, the above-described effected comparison processing is executed.

  Thereafter, the CPU 131 generates a reach effect start command and transmits it to the image sound control unit 140. If the production comparison process is performed for the command generated here, the reach production reflecting the comparison result is designated.

  In this way, by setting the reception period of the “interrupt type lottery” within the period from the start of the variable display to the start of reach production, in the flow of a series of processing accompanying one big hit lottery, There is a possibility that the effect lottery process is performed, and it is possible to give the player an opportunity to change the notice effect according to the player's operation.

[Other variations]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effects to be changed are exemplified by the case of the lose reach effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the overall effects displayed when the result of the big hit lottery is a lose is compared / changed. It may be a target. For example, the content of the so-called step-up notice may be changeable.

  In addition, the above-described effect comparison process may be performed not only between the effects when the jackpot lottery result is lost, but also between the effects when the lottery result is the jackpot.

  In the embodiment described above, “interrupt type lottery” can be accepted only once. However, it may be accepted multiple times so that it can be accepted multiple times. In this case, the “interrupt type lottery” performed last may be set as a comparison target, or all the results of the “interrupt type lottery” performed a plurality of times may be set as comparison targets.

1 Pachinko gaming machine (an example of the gaming machine of the present invention)
5 Liquid crystal display (an example of the image display of the present invention)
7 Movable accessory 16 Covering area 17 Open area 50 Liquid crystal screen (an example of the display screen of the present invention)
52 color liquid crystal element (an example of the light emitting part of the present invention)
56 Optical Sensor 78 Optical Sensor 130 Production Control Unit 131 CPU
140 Image Sound Control Unit 141 CPU
142 VDP

Claims (6)

A pachinko gaming machine that draws a big hit when a game ball wins a predetermined starting point on a game board,
An input receiving means for receiving input from the player;
A first effect selection means for selecting an effect based on the result of the jackpot lottery from a group of effects prepared in advance when the jackpot lottery is performed;
A second effect selecting means for selecting an effect from a group of effects prepared in advance when the input receiving means receives an input from the player during a predetermined period;
When the selection by the second effect selection means is not performed, the effect selected by the first effect result is executed, and when the selection by the second effect selection means is performed, the first A pachinko gaming machine comprising: an effect execution unit that compares the effect selected by the effect selection unit with the effect selected by the second effect selection unit and executes any one of the effects satisfying a predetermined condition .   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising second effect selection result erasing means for erasing a result selected by the second effect selection means at a predetermined timing.   The second effect selection unit is configured to display the change when the input reception unit receives an input from a player during a period from the start of display of the variation executed in response to the jackpot lottery to the end of the variation display. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an effect is selected.   The second effect selecting unit is configured to display the effect when the input receiving unit receives an input from a player during a period from the start of display of the effect executed in response to the jackpot lottery until the end of the effect. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein selection is performed.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second effect selection means selects the effect only when the jackpot lottery result is a loss with reach. The first effect selection means selects the effect with reference to a first effect pattern table,
The said 1st effect selection means selects the said effect with reference to the 2nd effect pattern table in which the content differs from the said 1st effect pattern table, It is any one of Claims 1-5. Pachinko machines.

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