JP2013034680A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with which a player is allowed to readily recognize the stop of presentation, and the player is surprised and excited with the stop of the presentation.SOLUTION: When the player repeatedly presses a presentation button, an indicator 1810 rises. When the player presses the presentation button at a predetermined number of times (e.g., ten times), a presentation screen is suspended, and its suspended state is held. During a freeze state of suspended presentation screen, third presentation symbols Ez3 are translucent and stopped at positions shifted from an active line 1801. In the freeze state, various kinds of lamps, such as board lamps, have lighting lamps holding their lighting states, and non-lighting lamps holding their non-lighting states. Output sound is stopped into a silent state. While the freeze state continues, the presentation button 118 is locked in a pressed state, and the player is not allowed to press the presentation button 118.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that produces an effect when a start condition is established.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board wins a specific starting opening, a random number is acquired at the timing of starting winning, and a jackpot determination is performed using the acquired random number, and based on the result of the jackpot determination Pachinko machines that variably display special symbols are widely used. When the acquired random number matches a predetermined winning random number, the special symbol is stopped at the symbol indicating winning and the game is shifted to the jackpot gaming state.

  Such a pachinko gaming machine stores the game balls that have won a start during the special symbol variation display as hold information that is the right to receive a jackpot determination up to a predetermined number (for example, eight). And after stopping the special symbol in the variable display, the jackpot determination is performed on the hold information so that the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

  In recent years, it has become widespread to use a jackpot random number determination result to display an effect symbol on an image display unit such as a liquid crystal screen in accordance with the variation of a special symbol. In the variable display using the effect design, the player's sense of expectation is enhanced by performing a reach effect that makes the player expect a big hit.

  For example, when three effect symbols (first effect symbol to third effect symbol) are variably displayed, the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are arranged on the active line with the same symbol. This is an effect in which only the three effect symbols are changed, and the effect time is made longer than usual to increase the expectation of the jackpot. If the third effect symbol stops at the same effect symbol as the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol, it becomes a big hit, and if it does not stop at the same effect symbol, it will be lost.

  In addition, in recent pachinko machines, when the special symbol variation display is started, the production symbol that has been stopped and displayed before the start of the special symbol variation is maintained as it is. Has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). This technique improves the fun of the game by making the jackpot without variably displaying the effect design.

JP 2006-122455 A

  However, the above-described conventional technique has a problem that the player may misunderstand that the player is in a standby state in which the hold information is not stored even though the presentation is intentionally stopped. In other words, there is a problem that the player may not be expected to have any expectation.

  The present invention eliminates the problems caused by the prior art described above, so that the player can easily recognize the stop of the production, and the player can be surprised and raised by the stop of the production. The purpose is to provide.

  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 gaming machine (100) according to the present invention includes an operating means (1860) that can be operated or not operated, and the operating means (1860) is changed from the non-operating state to the operating state. An accepting means (1861) for accepting an operation input, a holding means (1867) for holding the operating means (1860) in the operating state, an effecting means (1862) for producing an effect upon establishment of a start condition, and the effecting means ( 1862) determining means (1863) for determining the effect time performed by the receiving means (1862) when the operation input is received by the receiving means (1861). There is special production means (1864) for performing a special production until a predetermined time of the production time determined by The special effect means (1864) performs a stop effect to stop the progress of the special effect before the predetermined time elapses when a specific condition is established, and the holding means (1867) When a stop effect is performed by the effecting means (1864), the operation means (1860) is held in the operation state when an operation input is received by the receiving means (1861).

  That is, in the present invention, when the stop effect is performed, the operation means (1861) is held in the operation state when the operation input by the player is accepted.

  Moreover, in the said invention, the said special production | presentation means (1864) performs the 1st special production which reflects the operation input received by the said reception means (1861) on production, and is performed several times during the said 1st special production. When the operation input is accepted, the second special effect is performed. When the predetermined number of operation inputs among the plurality of operation inputs is received by the receiving means (1861), the first special effect is progressed. When the stop effect is performed by the special effect means (1864), the holding means (1867) performs the stop effect when the operation means (1860) receives an operation input. ) Is held in the operation state.

  According to the present invention, the production is stopped and the operation means is held in the operation state, so that the player can easily recognize the stop of the production, and can surprise and elevate the player. There is an effect that can be done.

It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the pachinko gaming machine concerning this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detailed structure of an information display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a movable accessory. It is a top view which shows the structure of an effect button. It is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the effect button. It is a notch perspective view in case a production | presentation button exists in a non-operation state. It is sectional drawing which shows the II cross section of FIGS. 3-4. It is sectional drawing which shows the operation state at the time of a production | presentation button being pressed down. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state at the time of a production | presentation button being locked. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of the counter storage area of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of the hold information storage area of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table used in a normal gaming state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table used in the game state (electric probability change game state) with an electric Chu support function. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a determination result storage area. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the prior determination information storage area of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the presentation control part of a pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation production pattern table used at the time of a loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation production pattern table used at the time of jackpot. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the prior determination information storage area of a production control part. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of production | presentation mode table. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of an image and audio | voice control part. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a lamp control part. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of a button hit effect. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of a button hit effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a normal repeated striking effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fixed repeated striking effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a freeze repeated striking effect. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a prior determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a jackpot lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a fluctuation pattern determination process. It is the flowchart (the 1) which showed the process during a stop which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart (the 2) which showed the process during a stop which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during open | release. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an interval process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an ending process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows the processing content of a command reception process. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows the processing content of command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a command setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an operation reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during production. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a button lock operation | movement process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a button lock release operation | movement process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an effect end process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an image / sound control process. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows the processing content of the process during button repeated striking effect. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows the processing content of the button repeated hitting effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect design control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a lamp control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a button repeated impact production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of normal striking effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a fixed repeated striking effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a freeze repeated striking effect.

  Exemplary embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiment described below is an example in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digital patch”) belonging to the former first type.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101.

  A 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. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), 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: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is used. A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are disposed below 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 has a closed state (a 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 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the right side of the image display unit 104. A big prize opening 109 is provided on the right side of the second start opening 106. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is opened when a big hit gaming state is reached and for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls when 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 portion of the game board 101, an information display unit 112 is provided for clearly showing game information such as special symbols to the player. Details of the information display unit 112 will be described later with reference to FIG. 2, but the first special symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105, and the game ball is the second A second special symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed by winning the start opening 106 is displayed.

  A frame member 113 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the frame member 113 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side.

  A speaker 114 is incorporated above the game area 103 in the frame member 113. In addition, an effect light portion (frame lamp) 115 is provided on two sides of the frame member 113 which are above and below the game area 103. Each effect light unit 115 includes a plurality of lamps and a motor (not shown). Each lamp irradiates a player who is in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In addition, each lamp changes the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction by driving a motor.

  An operation handle 116 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 113. The operation handle 116 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 113, the operation handle 116 has a shape that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 116 includes a firing instruction member 117 that drives the launching portion to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 117 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 116 so as to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player. Although not described in detail because it is a known technique, the operation handle 116 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 117. Thereby, the launching unit causes the game ball to be launched when the firing instruction member 117 is directly operated by the player.

  In the frame member 113, a tray base 140 that protrudes toward the player side is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. On the saucer base 140, an effect button (chance button) 118 and a cross key 119 are provided. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 receive an operation from the player. Further, a hitting ball supply tray 120 is provided on the tray base 140. The hitting ball supply tray 120 accommodates the game balls and sequentially sends the game balls to the launching unit.

  In addition, on the right side of the image display unit 104, a movable accessory 130 that imitates “money” is provided. The movable accessory 130 includes a drive unit such as a drive motor and makes the front surface of the image display unit 104 movable. Specifically, the movable accessory 130 moves from the position shown in the drawing to the left while moving using the movable accessory 130 and advances to the front surface of the image display unit 104. As described above, the image display unit 104 is retracted to the right side.

  In addition, a movable accessory 130 is arranged at a position on the image display unit 104 that is in front of the player. The movable accessory 130 includes a drive unit such as a drive motor and makes the front surface of the image display unit 104 movable. The movable accessory 130 includes a pair of decorative movable bodies whose contact surfaces can be opened and closed so as to be able to contact each other, and a “mask” shape is formed by the close contact of each other.

  The movable accessory 130 is normally accommodated in accommodation spaces provided on the left and right sides of the image display unit 104. When an effect using the movable accessory 130 is performed, the display advances from the accommodation space to the front surface of the image display unit 104 as shown in FIG. A detailed configuration of the movable accessory 130 will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, an example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100, when a game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, performs a jackpot lottery according to the start port that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins the first start opening 105 and wins the jackpot lottery, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 201a. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  When the game ball wins the second starting port 106 and wins a big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 201b in a variable manner. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), the effect symbol (for example, three numbers) of the image display unit 104 is variably displayed. Then, in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating a jackpot (when a jackpot lottery is won in the jackpot lottery), a combination with a jackpot (for example, a so-called double eye such as “7 / 7.7”) is produced. Stop displaying symbols.

  When the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the jackpot gaming state and opens the jackpot 109 for the round corresponding to the winning jackpot (for example, 16 rounds). If the game ball wins the big winning opening 109 during the opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  During the jackpot game state, the jackpot lottery is not performed. The jackpot gaming state ends when the winning prize opening 109 for the winning round is completed. In the big hit gaming state, a game is played by winning in the big winning opening 109 arranged in the right area. In other words, in the big hit gaming state, a game is played by a right strike in which a game ball is launched into the right game area 103 with reference to a center line that divides the game area 103 left and right.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 returns to the gaming state in which the jackpot lottery is performed again. For example, after the jackpot gaming state is ended, the game is shifted to the probability changing gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is of a type called an ST (Special Time) machine in which a highly probable gaming state is set until a predetermined number of fluctuations have elapsed after the jackpot game. The pachinko gaming machine 100 is not limited to the ST machine, and takes a so-called probabilistic jackpot that holds a high probability state until the next jackpot is won and a so-called normal jackpot that shifts to a low-probability gaming state. It is also possible to use the type obtained.

(Game state of pachinko machine)
When in the normal gaming state, a jackpot lottery using a low probability per game determination table (see FIG. 7) for the low probability gaming state is performed. Specifically, for example, a jackpot winning a jackpot with a probability of 1/200 A lottery will be held. In the normal gaming state, a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew support function”) by opening and closing the electric tulip 107 is not provided.

  The specific contents of the electric chew support function will not be described in detail because it is a well-known technique. For example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the winning probability per normal symbol is improved (the frequency of opening the electric tulip 107). Increase of the opening time of the electric tulip 107 and the like. In other words, in a normal gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 106.

  In the normal gaming state, the game is played by left-handed, in which a game ball is launched into the left game area 103 with reference to the center line that divides the game area 103 into left and right, and mainly the first start port. The game progresses by winning 105.

  When in the probabilistic gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using a hit determination table (not shown) for a high probability gaming state, for example, a jackpot with a probability of 3/200 (1 / 66.7) The lottery to win the prize will be made. In other words, in the probability variation gaming state, a jackpot lottery that wins the jackpot with a probability of about three times as high as in the normal gaming state is performed.

  Further, in the probability variation gaming state, an electric chew support function is given. In the gaming state with the electric chew support function, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 106 than in the normal gaming state without the electric chew support function. In the probable gaming state, a game is played by a right strike in which a game ball is launched into the right area of the game area 103, and the game is progressed mainly by winning at the second starting port 106.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 makes a transition to the gaming state in response to the jackpot, and also makes a transition to the next gaming state when a specified number of jackpots are drawn after the previous transition to the gaming state. Specifically, it is set so that the gaming state with the electric chew support function is provided until 70 fluctuations after the jackpot ends, and the high probability gaming state is established until 74 fluctuations after the jackpot ends. In other words, a high-probability gaming state (high probability non-short-time gaming state) to which the electric chew support function is not provided is set during four variations from 71 variations to 74 variations after the jackpot. Also, after the big hit, the normal gaming state is set after the 75th change.

  That is, in the present embodiment, except for the jackpot gaming state, the normal gaming state, the probability variation gaming state up to 70 fluctuations after the jackpot end, and the high probability non-short-time game from 71 fluctuations to 74 fluctuations after the jackpot termination. One of the game states can be taken. In addition, it is possible to take a big hit to shift to a low probability gaming state (so-called short-time gaming state) to which the electric chew support function is given, or the high probability that the electric chew support function is not given, similar to the high probability non-short time gaming state You may make it possible to take the jackpot which transfers to a game state (what is called a latent game state).

  In addition, when it is possible to take a big hit to shift to the latent game state, a small win may be taken. The small hit is a specific loss represented by a symbol (special symbol) different from a normal lose (a loss other than the small hit). The opening mode of the big winning opening 109 in the small hit gaming state and the opening mode of the big winning opening 109 in the jackpot big winning game state to be shifted to the latent gaming state are similar to the opening mode, and the production is also similar. It will be the production.

  In this way, it is possible to take big wins and small wins that are shifted to the latent game state, and after each win game, a similar production is performed to determine whether the high probability game state is set or low probability game Whether or not the state is set can be kept secret from the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Details of information display section)
Next, details of the information display unit 112 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a detailed configuration of the information display unit. In FIG. 2, the information display unit 112 includes a special symbol display unit 201, a normal symbol display unit 202, a hold display unit 203, a round display unit 204, and a right-handed display unit 205. Each of the display units 201 to 205 employs an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display.

  The first special symbol display unit 201a represents a lottery result of a jackpot lottery performed when a game ball wins the first starting port 105, and includes eight LEDs. The second special symbol display unit 201b represents the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106, and, like the first special symbol display unit 201a, from the eight LEDs. Become.

  During the change of each special symbol, for example, each LED is sequentially turned on and off so as to flow from left to right in the drawing. In addition, during the change of the special symbol, the image display unit 104 performs a variation effect using the effect symbol. When the variation of the special symbol is stopped, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is displayed according to the lighting state of the LED.

  For example, when only the rightmost LED is lit, it indicates a loss, and when the first, second, fourth, and seventh LEDs from the left are lit, four rounds (R) are short. It has come to show a win. The 4R short hit is a big hit that allows the player to win four rounds of the ball. Further, when all the LEDs are lit, 16R length is indicated. The 16R length is a jackpot that allows the player to win 16 rounds.

  The lighting mode of the LED indicating each jackpot is not limited to one mode, and a plurality of lighting modes may be set for each jackpot. For example, when the second, fifth, and sixth LEDs from the left are lit, 16R short hit is indicated. The 16R short win has a round and a short round in which the opening time of the big winning opening 109 is long, and is a big hit that allows the player to obtain four rounds.

  Note that when the special symbol stops at a symbol indicating a loss, the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 stops at a so-called breakage that indicates a loss. Further, when the special symbol stops at the symbol indicating 4R short hit, the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 stops at the effect symbol (for example, 1, 3, 5) indicating 4R short hit. Furthermore, when the special symbol stops at the symbol indicating 16R length, the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 stops at the effect symbol indicating 16R length (for example, 7, 7, 7).

  When the special symbol stops at a symbol indicating 16R short hit, the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 stops at an effect symbol indicating normal long hit (for example, a double eye other than 3, 7). Even if the special symbol stops at the symbol indicating 16R long, the effect symbol indicating 16R short per unit (for example, a doublet other than 3 and 7) is stopped on the image display unit 104, and thereafter (big hit) There may be a promotion effect that clearly indicates that it is per 16R length before the game transition or after the jackpot game transition.

  In addition, a normal symbol display unit 202 for displaying normal symbols is arranged on the upper portion of the special symbol display unit 201. The normal symbol display unit 202 represents a normal symbol lottery performed when a game ball passes through the gate 108, and includes one LED. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the electric tulip 107 for a predetermined time. The LED blinks during normal symbol variation.

  When the variation of the normal symbol is stopped, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed according to the lighting state of the LED. When the variation of the normal symbol is stopped, for example, when the LED is turned on, it is a hit and the electric tulip 107 is opened. When the change of the normal symbol stops, the LED is turned off, and it becomes lost.

  On the left side of the normal symbol display unit 202, a hold display unit 203 that displays the number of pieces of determination information for the special symbol or the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “the number of hold information”) is arranged. The hold display unit 203 includes a first special symbol hold display unit 203a, a second special symbol hold display unit 203b, and a normal symbol hold display unit 203c.

  The first special symbol hold display unit 203a stores the game balls that have won the first starting port 105 during the change of the special symbol, with a prescribed number (for example, 4) as the upper limit and the number of hold information (so-called hold number). Is displayed. The second special symbol hold display unit 203b displays a game ball that has won the second starting port 106 during the change of the special symbol, with a prescribed number (for example, 4) as the upper limit and stored as the number of hold information.

  The normal symbol hold display unit 203c displays a game ball that has passed through the gate 108 during the change of the normal symbol, with a prescribed number (for example, 4) as an upper limit and stored as the number of hold information. The round display unit 204 displays the number of rounds of the big hit during the big hit. For example, an LED representing “4” is turned on in the case of 4 rounds of big hit, and an LED representing “16” is turned on in the case of 16R long or 16R short. The right-handed display unit 205 lights up the LED in a gaming state (probability game state and jackpot game state) in which a game is played by right-handed, and prompts the player to make a right-handed game.

(Composition of movable accessory)
Next, the configuration of the movable accessory 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration of the movable accessory. In FIG. 3A, the movable accessory 130 is constituted by a pair of decorative movable bodies 301 and 302, and forms a “mask” shape when they are close to each other. The pair of decorative movable bodies 301 and 302 are configured to approach and separate from each other by the drive unit 310. The drive unit 310 includes a drive motor 311, a gear mechanism 312, and rack gears 313 and 314.

  The drive motor 311 is meshed with the gear mechanism 312 and rotates the gear mechanism 312. The gear mechanism 312 is meshed with rack gears 313 and 314 provided at the lower ends of the pair of decorative movable bodies 301 and 302, and moves the rack gears 313 and 314 in the horizontal direction. When the drive motor 311 is driven, the rack gears 313 and 314 are moved horizontally via the gear mechanism 312 and the pair of decorative movable bodies 301 and 302 are moved toward or away from each other. The movable accessory 130 including the pair of decorative movable bodies 301 and 302 appears on the front surface of the image display unit 104 during a predetermined predetermined effect.

(Configuration and operation of production buttons)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 3-2 to 3-7, an effect button 118 that can take three states of an operation state, a non-operation state, and a lock state will be described.

  FIG. 3-2 is a top view illustrating the configuration of the effect button. In FIG. 3B, the effect button 118 is provided with the cross key 119 on the saucer base 140. The cross key 119 includes up / down / left / right selection keys and a determination enter key arranged in the center. The effect button 118 is configured to be pressed by the player and can be operated or not operated.

  FIG. 3C is an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of the effect button. FIG. 3-4 is a cutaway perspective view when the effect button is in a non-operating state. 3-5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II of FIG. 3-4. In FIGS. 3-3 to 3-5, the effect button 118 and the cross key 119 include a first case 321 provided at the bottom, a second case 322 provided above the first case 321, and a second case. And a case cover 324 provided on the upper side of 322. A switch mounting plate 323 is sandwiched between the first case 321 and the second case 322. In the second case 322 and the switch mounting plate 323, insertion holes 322a and 323a through which the button body 340 is inserted are formed on the left side in the drawing.

  The case cover 324 includes an inner cover 325 and an outer cover 326. The case cover 324 is attached to the insertion hole 140b formed in the surface 140a of the tray base 140. The upper surface of the case cover 324 (outer cover 326) is located at substantially the same height as the surface 140a of the saucer base 140. Button holes 324 a and 324 b are formed in the case cover 324. An effect button 118 (button body 340) and a cross key 119 are attached to the button holes 324a and 324b, respectively.

  The cross key 119 includes an up / down / left / right selection button 119a and a center determination button 119b. Corresponding switches 119c are provided on the switch mounting plate 323 below the buttons 119a and 119b. The button body 340 is attached to the button base 330 via a biasing spring 350.

  The button base 330 has an annular spring receiving portion 331 on which the urging spring 350 is placed, an inner cylinder portion 334 that extends upward from the inner peripheral portion of the spring receiving portion 331, and extends upward from the outer peripheral portion of the spring receiving portion 331. And an outer cylinder portion 335. The spring receiving portion 331 has a pair of insertion holes 333 for locking the button body 340. Further, the outer cylinder part 335 is formed by cutting out a part of the outer cylinder part 335 and formed with a notch part 332 for guiding the button main body 340.

  The button base 330 is provided with a rack gear 336 extending downward from the spring receiving portion 331. The rack gear 336 is meshed with the pinion gear 362. The pinion gear 362 is attached to a drive shaft 361 of a button lock motor 360 formed of a stepping motor and rotates to transmit the driving force to the rack gear 336 to move the button base 330 in the vertical direction.

  The button main body 340 includes a button base member 341, a cap-shaped inner member 344 fixed to the upper end portion of the button base member 341, and a surface member 340a fixed to the upper portion of the inner member. The button base member 341 is fixed to the inner member 344 in an outer fitting shape. The button base member 341 has a spring receiving portion 345 that abuts against the biasing spring 350.

  An extending portion 342 extending laterally is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the spring receiving portion 345. A support portion 380 that supports the detected portion 381 is attached to the lower end portion of the extending portion 342 that is positioned on the outer side in the radial direction of the button base 330. The extending portion 342 and the support portion 380 are engaged with the cutout portion 332 of the button base 330 and are guided in the vertical direction.

  The button base member 341 is formed with a pair of locking claws 343 extending downward from the inner end portion of the spring receiving portion 345. The locking claw 343 is inserted into a pair of insertion holes 333 formed in the button base 330 and is locked to the lower end of the inner cylinder portion 334 of the button base 330.

  The biasing spring 350 is mounted in a compressed state between the spring receiving portion 331 of the button base 330 and the spring receiving portion 345 of the button main body 340. In the non-operating state in which the button main body 340 is not operated, the pair of locking claws 343 are locked from the lower side of the inner cylindrical portion 334 by the biasing force of the biasing spring 350, so that the button main body 340 is in the advanced position (non-operating state). ) And is secured to prevent further advancement.

  The effect button sensor 370 is attached to the lower surface of the switch attachment plate 323. The effect button sensor 370 is formed in a U-shape and includes an optical sensor (photo interrupter) in which the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit are arranged to face each other, and detects the detected portion 381 of the button body 340.

  Specifically, when the detected part 381 is located between the light emitting part and the light receiving part, that is, when the detected part 381 is detected by the effect button sensor 370, the effect button 118 is not operated. A state is detected. On the other hand, when the detected part 381 is not located between the light emitting part and the light receiving part, that is, when the detected part 381 is not detected by the effect button sensor 370, the effect button 118 is in the operating state. Is detected.

(Operation of the production button 118)
Next, the operation of the effect button 118 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3-6 and 3-7. FIG. 3-6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an operation state when the effect button is pressed. As shown in FIG. 3-6, when the effect button 118 is pressed in the non-operation state shown in FIG. 3-5, the button body 340 moves downward with respect to the button base 330 that is held in the fixed state. . The button main body 340 moves downward until the lower end of the locking claw 343 and the lower end of the support portion 380 attached to the extending portion 342 abut on the first case 321 (see arrow a). At this time, the surface 140a of the saucer base 140 and the surface member 340a of the button main body 340 have substantially the same height.

  Further, when the button body 340 moves downward, the detected part 381 supported by the support part 380 is detached from the inside of the U-shaped effect button sensor 370. At this time, the effect button sensor 370 is in a state of receiving light from the light emitting unit, and detects that the effect button 118 is located at the pressed position. In other words, when the effect button sensor 370 is switched from a state where it does not receive light from the light emitting unit to a state where it receives light, it is detected that the effect button 118 has been pressed. When the player does not operate the effect button 118, that is, when the downward force is not applied to the effect button 118 from the outside, the effect button 118 returns to the non-operation state of FIG.

  Here, the resistance (load) at the time of stopping the driving of the button lock motor 360 will be supplemented. Even when the button main body 340 is not pressed down, the button lock motor 360 is moved in a direction in which the button base 330 is lowered by the gravity of the button base 330 or the button main body 340 or the urging force of the urging spring 350 in the compressed state. A force for rotating the drive shaft 361 is input. The resistance of the button lock motor 360 in the drive stop state is designed to be large enough to prevent the button base 330 from being lowered by the gravity and the urging force.

  Further, when the button body 340 is pressed, the urging force is increased by further compressing the urging spring 350 in addition to the gravity, and the operation force from the button body 340 is further increased by the button lock. Acts on the motor 360. Even in this case, the resistance of the button lock motor 360 is designed to be large so that the button base 330 is not lowered.

  3-7 is explanatory drawing which shows the state at the time of a production | presentation button being locked. As shown in FIG. 3-7, when the button lock motor 360 is driven and the pinion gear 362 rotates in the b direction (left direction) in the drawing, the button base 330 and the button body 340 move together as a unit. (See arrow c). The button base 330 and the button main body 340 move downward until the lower end of the locking claw 343 and the lower end of the support portion 380 attached to the extending portion 342 contact the first case 321 (see arrow a). When the button base 330 and the button main body 340 move downward, the surface member 340a of the effect button 118 becomes substantially the same height as the surface 140a of the saucer base 140.

  In such a state (locked state), since the lower end of the locking claw 343 and the lower end of the support portion 380 attached to the extending portion 342 are in contact with the first case 321, the button main body 340 includes the button base 330. In contrast, the movement downward is restricted. That is, in the locked state, the surface member 340a of the effect button 118 does not protrude from the surface 140a of the saucer table 140, and the effect button 118 does not move downward even if the player attempts to press the effect button 118. ing.

  In the present embodiment, the effect button 118 is locked when the effect button 118 is in the operation state, and more specifically, when the operation button is in the operation state at a predetermined timing during the button repeated striking effect. This operation will be described. 3-6, when the pinion gear 362 is rotated in the direction b (left direction) in the drawing, only the button base 330 is lowered while the button body 340 is stationary. Then, due to the relative movement of the button base 330 with respect to the button main body 340, the positional relationship between the button main body 340 and the button base 330 is the same as that in the non-operation state shown in FIG.

(Operation when unlocking the production button)
Next, the operation when unlocking the effect button will be described. 3-7, when the button lock motor 360 is driven and the pinion gear 362 rotates in the right direction (the direction opposite to the b direction) in the figure without the button body 340 being operated (pressed), the button base 330 and the button body 340 are moved upward together. And it will be in the non-operation state shown to FIGS. 3-5.

  On the other hand, when the button main body 340 is operated (pressed) and the button lock motor 360 is driven and the pinion gear 362 rotates in the right direction (the direction opposite to the direction b) in the drawing, the button main body 340 is stationary. In this state, only the button base 330 moves upward. Then, due to the relative movement of the button base 330 with respect to the button body 340, the operation state shown in FIG.

(Internal configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 400 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 401 that controls the progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 402 that controls the payout of prize balls, and an effect control that controls the contents of the effect. Part 403. Each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 401 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 411, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 412, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 413, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The The CPU 411 reads various programs related to the progress of the game from the ROM 412 and executes the read programs using the RAM 413 as a work area.

  The main control unit 401 is connected to various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) for detecting a game ball. For example, as shown in the figure, the main control unit 401 is connected to a first start port SW414a, a second start port SW414b, a gate SW415, a big winning port SW416, and a normal winning port SW417. The first start port SW 414 a detects a game ball that has won the first start port 105.

  The second start port SW 414 b detects a game ball that has won the second start port 106. The gate SW 415 detects the game ball that has passed through the gate 108. The special winning opening SW416 detects a game ball that has won the special winning opening 109. The normal winning opening SW417 detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 110.

  Each of the various SWs 414 to 417 inputs a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the main control unit 401. Based on the detection signals input from the various SWs 414 to 417, the main control unit 401 stores hold information (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the right to receive a big win lottery, or performs a big hit lottery using the hold information. Or, a prize ball payout instruction is given to the prize ball control unit 402 according to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  Here, as the first start port SW414a, the second start port SW414b, the gate SW415, and the big prize port SW416, for example, a proximity switch or the like can be adopted. Further, when a plurality of first start ports 105 are provided on the game board, a plurality of first start ports SW 414a may be provided for each arrangement position of the first start ports 105. Further, even when a plurality of normal winning ports 110 are provided on the game board 101, a plurality of normal winning ports SW 417 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning ports 110.

  The main control unit 401 is connected to various solenoids that drive electric accessories such as the electric tulip 107 and the big prize opening 109. For example, as shown in the figure, the main controller 401 is connected to an electric tulip solenoid 418 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 419 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109.

  The main control unit 401 inputs / blocks an electric signal to the electric tulip solenoid 418 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, or inputs / blocks an electric signal to the big prize opening solenoid 419 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. . The various solenoids 418 and 419 convert the electric signal supplied from the main control unit 401 into a mechanical motion, and opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and opens and closes the special prize opening 109.

  The main control unit 401 is connected to various symbol display units for displaying special symbols and normal symbols. For example, the main control unit 401 includes a first special symbol display unit 201a that displays a first special symbol, a second special symbol display unit 201b that displays a second special symbol, and a normal symbol display unit that displays a normal symbol. 202 is connected to a hold display unit 203 that displays the number of stored hold information.

  The main control unit 401 performs display control of the first special symbol display unit 201a and display control of the second special symbol display unit 201b based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. The main control unit 401 performs display control of the normal symbol display unit 202 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The display content of the hold display unit 203 is controlled based on the number of holds.

  Here, an example of a program executed by the CPU 411 of the main control unit 401 and an example of information set in the RAM 413 by executing each program will be described. In the following description, only the characteristic programs that are particularly important in the present embodiment are described. In addition to the programs described below, the ROM 412 stores a number of programs (not shown), and the RAM 413 has a number of storage areas (not shown) in addition to the storage areas described below.

  The main processing program 412a performs initial setting of built-in devices such as a CTC (timer counter) of the main control unit 401 in accordance with the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 100, and sets setting information indicating setting contents to a setting storage area It is stored in 413a. For example, the setting information includes information indicating a cycle for executing the timer interrupt processing program.

  In addition, the main processing program 412a monitors the power-off of the pachinko gaming machine 100, generates backup information when the power is cut-off, and stores this backup information in the backup storage area 413b. The RAM 413 is supplied with power for a certain period (for example, one day) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off by a backup power supply (not shown). Therefore, the RAM 413 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 413b for a certain period even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is shut off.

  The RAM 413 may be a nonvolatile RAM such as a FeRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory) or a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory. In this case, the RAM 413 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 413b without a backup power source.

  The timer interrupt processing program 412b sequentially executes subprograms such as a random number update processing program 412c, a switch processing program 412d, a symbol processing program 412j, an electric accessory control processing program 412m, a prize ball processing program 412q, and an output processing program 412r. Let

  The timer interrupt processing program 412b is interrupted and executed for the main processing program 412a at the cycle stored in the setting storage area 413a by the main processing program 412a. The timer interrupt process realized by the timer interrupt process program 412b will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The random number update processing program 412c updates the count values of various random number acquisition counters managed by the main control unit 401, such as hit random numbers, symbol random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers. For example, each time the random number update processing program 412c is executed once, “1” is added to each count value of each random number counter stored in the counter storage area 413c.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the counter storage area of the present embodiment. The counter storage area 413c stores count values of random number counters managed by the main control unit 401 such as a hit random number counter C1, a design random number counter C2, a variation pattern random number counter C3, and a normal design random number counter C4.

  Each time the random number update processing program 412c is executed, the random number update processing program 412c adds “1” to the count value of each of the random number counters C1 to C4 as a new count value of each of the random number counters C1 to C4. The counter storage area 413c is updated.

  In addition, when the count values of the random number counters C1 to C4 reach a predetermined value, the random number update processing program 412c returns the count value to, for example, “0” and performs the same count up again. In the present embodiment, as an example, the winning random number is counted within the range of “0 to 199”. In addition, the design random number and the fluctuation pattern random number are counted within the range of “0 to 99”.

  Further, the random number update processing program 412c may further count the initial value random number. Here, the initial random number is a random number for determining which value to return to the winning random number counter C1 when the winning random number reaches a predetermined value (“199” in the example of the present embodiment). be able to. In this case, when the count value of the hit random number counter C1 reaches a predetermined value, the random number update processing program 412c returns the count value of the hit random number counter C1 to a value that becomes the same value as the initial value random number.

  The switch processing program 412d sequentially executes subprograms such as a start opening switch processing program 412e, a gate switch processing program 412g, a big winning opening switch processing program 412h, and a normal winning opening switch processing program 412i.

  The start port switch processing program 412e is a hit random number counter C1, a design random number counter C2, a variation pattern random number counter in the counter storage area 413c at the timing when the first start port SW 414a detects a game ball won in the first start port 105. The count value of each counter of C3 is acquired as the hold information, and the acquired hold information is stored in the hold information storage area 413d of the RAM 413.

  Similarly, when the game ball that has won the second start port 106 is detected by the second start port SW 414b, the start port switch processing program 412e also receives a hit random number counter C1, a design random number counter C2, the counter storage area 413c, The count value of each counter of the fluctuation pattern random number counter C3 is acquired as the hold information. Then, the acquired hold information is stored in the hold information storage area 413d of the RAM 413.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stored contents of the hold information storage area of the present embodiment. The hold information storage area 413d includes hold information storage areas J1 to J8. In the holding information storage areas J1 to J8, each of the winning random number counter C1, the design random number counter C2, and the variation pattern random number counter C3 acquired at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 is obtained. The count value of the counter is stored in association with the hold information.

  Further, in the hold information storage areas J1 to J8, it is also stored whether the winning that triggered the acquisition of each hold information was from the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. In the hold information storage areas J1 to J8, up to 8 pieces of hold information can be stored, with the upper limit being 4 for each start port of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. ing.

  In addition, in the hold information storage areas J1 to J8, priorities for receiving a hit determination are set. In the illustrated example, as the hold information stored in the hold information storage area J having a smaller number, such as the hold information storage area J1, the hold information storage area J2, the hold information storage area J3,..., The hold information storage area J8, The priority for receiving a hit determination is set high.

  In the present embodiment, the number is stored in the holding information storage area J having a smaller number from the holding information acquired by winning first in time series. In the present embodiment, the hold information acquired by winning the second start port 106 is stored in the hold information storage area J having a smaller number than the hold information acquired by winning the first start port 105. Is done. The start port switch process realized by the start port switch processing program 412e will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The gate switch processing program 412g acquires the count value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 in the counter storage area 413c as the normal symbol hold information at the timing when the game ball passing through the gate 108 is detected by the gate SW415, and the acquired normal The symbol hold information is stored in the normal symbol hold information storage area 413i of the RAM 413.

  The big winning opening switch processing program 412h detects a game ball won in the big winning opening 109 by the big winning opening SW 416, and the normal winning opening switch processing program 412i has won the normal winning opening 110 in the normal winning opening 110. Is detected.

  The symbol processing program 412j sequentially executes a special symbol processing program 412k and a normal symbol processing program 412l. The special symbol processing program 412k uses the hold information stored in the hold information storage area 413d to sequentially perform a hit determination, a symbol determination, and a variation pattern determination, and stores these determination results in the determination result storage area 413e. . Based on these determination results, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 201 is displayed in a variable manner and stopped.

  The special symbol processing program 412k, when a plurality of hold information is stored in the hold information storage area 413d, using the hold information stored in the hold information storage area J1 set with the highest priority, Symbol determination and variation pattern determination are sequentially performed.

  Specifically, in the special symbol processing program 412k, first, the hit determination table At stored in the ROM 412 is compared with the hit random number of the hold information. Here, the hit determination table At stored in the ROM 412 will be described.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the hit determination table. As shown in FIG. 7, the hit determination table At includes a low probability hit determination table At1 and a high probability hit determination table At2. The low probability per determination table At1 and the high probability per determination table At2 are configured by associating a predetermined determination value with a big hit. Here, the determination values of the low probability per determination table At1 and the high probability per determination table At2 define the winning probability for the big hit in the hit determination.

  In the winning determination, the winning probability for the jackpot is determined by the number of determination values associated with each. In the low probability per determination table At1, a determination value “0 (one)” is assigned to the big hit. On the other hand, the determination value “0 to 2 (three)” is assigned to the big hit in the high probability hit determination table At2.

  The special symbol processing program 412k makes a hit determination using the low-probability hit determination table At1 when the high-probability game flag indicating the high-probability gaming state is set to OFF at the time of the hit determination. When the high probability game flag is set to ON at the time of the hit determination, the hit determination is performed using the high probability hit determination table At2.

  The special symbol processing program 412k determines that the jackpot is won if the winning random number matches the judgment value associated with the jackpot, and is normal if the winning judgment random number does not match the jackpot judgment value. It is determined that it is a loss.

  As described above, the acquired hit random number is any numerical value from 0 to 199. For this reason, when the high-probability game flag is set to OFF (low-probability game state) and a hit determination is made using the low-probability determination table At1, a big win is won with a probability of 1/200. . When the high probability game flag is set to ON (high probability game state) and a hit determination is made using the high probability hit determination table At2, the player wins a jackpot with a probability of 3/200 (= 1 / 66.7). It is like that. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, in the jackpot lottery when the high-probability game flag is set to ON, the tendency to win the jackpot is about three times that when the high-probability game flag is set to OFF. It is said.

  When the special symbol processing program 412k determines that the jackpot is won, the special symbol processing program 412k subsequently compares the symbol determination table Zt stored in the ROM 412 with the symbol random number of the hold information. Here, the symbol determination table Zt stored in the ROM 412 will be described.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the symbol determination table. As shown in FIG. 8, the symbol determination table Zt is composed of a first symbol determination table Zt1 and a second symbol determination table Zt2. The first symbol determination table Zt1 and the second symbol determination table Zt2 are configured by associating a predetermined determination value with each jackpot type (in the illustrated example, per 16R short, per 16R long, per 4R short). The The first symbol determination table Zt1 is used for symbol determination of a game ball won at the first start port 105, while the second symbol determination table Zt2 is used for symbol determination of a game ball won at the second start port 106. .

  Here, the determination values of the first symbol determination table Zt1 and the second symbol determination table Zt2 define the winning probability for each jackpot type in the symbol determination. Specifically, in the symbol determination, the winning probability for the jackpot type is determined by the number of determination values associated with each. In the first symbol determination table Zt1, a determination value “0 to 19 (20 pieces)” is assigned per 16R length. Further, in the first symbol determination table Zt1, a determination value “20 to 49 (30 pieces)” is assigned per 16R short, and a determination value “50 to 99 (50 pieces)” is assigned per 4R short. .

  On the other hand, in the second symbol determination table Zt2, the determination value “0 to 49 (50 pieces)” is assigned per 16R length. Further, in the second symbol determination table Zt2, no determination value is assigned per 16R short, and determination values “50 to 99 (50 pieces)” are assigned per 4R short.

  The special symbol processing program 412k makes symbol determination using the first symbol determination table Zt1 when the winning that triggered the acquisition of the hold information to be determined is the first start port 105. When the winning that triggered the acquisition of the hold information to be determined is the second starting port 106, the symbol determination is performed using the second symbol determination table Zt2.

  The special symbol processing program 412k determines that winning is made per 16R length when the symbol random number of the hold information matches the determination value associated with each 16R length. When the design random number of the hold information matches the determination value associated with 16R short, it is determined that the winning is won per 16R short. If it matches the determination value associated with 4R short, it is determined that the 4R short is won.

  As described above, the symbol random number to be acquired is any numerical value from 0 to 99. For this reason, when a game ball wins the first starting port 105 and makes a symbol determination using the first symbol determination table Zt1, the winning is per 16R length at 20/100. When a game ball wins the second starting port 106 and makes a symbol determination using the second symbol determination table Zt2, the winning is per 16R length at 50/100. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, in the jackpot lottery by winning at the second starting port 106, it tends to win more per 16R length than the jackpot lottery by winning at the first starting port 105.

  Subsequently, the special symbol processing program 412k compares the fluctuation pattern determination table Ht with the fluctuation pattern random number of the hold information. Here, an example of the variation pattern determination table Ht will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern determination table used in the normal gaming state. As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern determination table Ht is composed of a first variation pattern determination table Ht1 and a second variation pattern determination table Ht2. The first fluctuation pattern determination table Ht1 is used at the time of a loss, and the second fluctuation pattern determination table Ht2 is used at the time of a big hit. The first variation pattern determination table Ht1 and the second variation pattern determination table Ht2 are configured by associating predetermined determination values with the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp6.

  The variation patterns Hp1 to Hp6 define the variation mode of the special symbol, and define, for example, a period during which the special symbol is varied (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”). The variation pattern Hp1 is a variation pattern in which a normal loss effect is performed, and the variation patterns Hp2 to Hp6 are variation patterns in which a reach effect is performed.

  The determination values of the first variation pattern determination table Ht1 and the second variation pattern determination table Ht2 define winning probabilities for the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp6 in the variation pattern determination. Specifically, in the variation pattern determination, the winning probability of each variation pattern Hp1 to Hp6 is determined by the number of determination values associated with each. Note that the variation pattern Hp6 is for performing an effect indicating the big hit decision, and is not selected in the first variation pattern determination table Ht1. The variation pattern Hp1 is for performing a normal loss effect, and is not selected in the second variation pattern determination table Ht2.

  The special symbol processing program 412k makes the variation pattern determination using the first variation pattern determination table Ht1 when the determination result of the hit determination in the normal gaming state is lost. When the determination result of the hit determination in the normal gaming state is a big hit, the variation pattern determination is performed using the second variation pattern determination table Ht2.

  In the first variation pattern determination table Ht1 and the second variation pattern determination table Ht2, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, a variation pattern with a long variation time is more likely to be determined at the time of a big hit, and is difficult to be determined at the time of a loss, and the variation time is long. The determination values of the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp6 are determined so that the degree of expectation with respect to the jackpot increases as the pattern increases.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern determination table used in a gaming state with an electronic Chu support function (probability variation gaming state). As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern determination table DHt is composed of a first variation pattern determination table Ht3 and a second variation pattern determination table Ht4. The first variation pattern determination table Ht3 is used at the time of losing in the gaming state with the electric chew support function. The second variation pattern determination table Ht4 is used at the time of the big hit in the gaming state with the electric chew support function.

  The first variation pattern determination table Ht3 is configured by associating a predetermined determination value with each variation pattern Hp1 to Hp7. In the first variation pattern determination table Ht3, when the determination value is “0 to 89”, the variation pattern Hp1 or Hp7 is selected depending on the presence / absence of retention information (special 2 retention) due to winning at the second start port 106. It has become.

  Specifically, the fluctuation pattern Hp1 is a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 10 seconds, in which a normal loss effect is performed, the determination value is “0 to 89”, and the second start port 106 Wins if there is no hold information (special 2 hold) due to winning a prize (0). Further, the fluctuation pattern Hp7 is a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 1 second, in which a normal loss effect is performed, a case where the determination value is “0 to 89”, and a winning to the second start port 106 is achieved. Wins when there is hold information (special 2 hold) by (1 or more). As described above, when the determination value is “0 to 89”, either one of the variation patterns Hp1 or Hp7 is won depending on the presence / absence of the special 2 hold.

  Here, it supplements about the point which is made to perform fluctuation | variation of the fluctuation pattern Hp7. In the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the special 2 hold is preferentially changed over the hold information (special 1 hold) by winning to the first starting port 105. In a gaming state with an electric chew support function, a state in which one or more special 2 holds are stored frequently occurs, and in such a state, a quick game can be performed due to fluctuations in the fluctuation pattern Hp7. It is possible. In addition, in the gaming state with the electric chew support function, when there is no special 2 hold, to change the variation pattern Hp1 having a variation time of 10 seconds, the game ball is awarded to the second starting port 106. When the special 1 hold is stored, it is difficult to cause a disadvantageous change for the player due to the special 1 hold.

  When the fluctuation of the variation pattern Hp1 due to the special 2 hold is completed in the state where there is no special 2 hold, when hold information (special 1 hold) that is disadvantageous for the player due to winning at the first starting port 105 is stored. In this case, a fluctuation unfavorable for the player due to the special 1 hold is started. In the present embodiment, in the game state with the electric chew support function, when the determination value is “0 to 89” in the change due to the special 1 hold, the change of 10 seconds using the change pattern Hp1 is performed. As a result, in a gaming state with an electric chew support function, it is difficult for fluctuations that are unfavorable to the player due to special 1 suspension. That is, the time for winning the prize to the second starting port 106 is earned, and the fluctuation due to the special 1 hold that is disadvantageous to the player is made as difficult as possible.

  The second variation pattern determination table Ht4 is configured by associating a predetermined determination value with each variation pattern Hp4 to Hp6. In the second variation pattern determination table Ht4, the variation pattern Hp4 is selected when the determination value is “0 to 29”, the variation pattern Hp5 is selected when the determination value is “30 to 89”, and the determination value is “90”. In the case of “˜99”, the fluctuation pattern Hp6 is selected.

  In addition, when the special symbol processing program 412k performs a hit determination, a symbol determination, or a variation pattern determination, these determination results are stored in the determination result storage area 413e.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the determination result storage area. As shown in FIG. 11, the determination result storage area 413e stores the determination result of the hit determination, the determination result of the symbol determination, and the determination result of the variation pattern determination in association with each other.

  In the determination result storage area 413e, information indicating a symbol representing both the determination result of the hit determination and the determination result of the symbol determination may be stored. Specifically, for example, a symbol “1” may be stored per 16R length, and a symbol “2” may be stored per 16R short. In addition, the symbol “3” is stored for 4R short, and the symbol “−” is stored for loss. The special symbol processing realized by the special symbol processing program 412k will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The electric accessory control process program 412m sequentially executes sub-programs such as a special prize opening process program 412n and an electric chew process program 412p. The special winning opening processing program 412n opens and closes the special winning opening 109 based on the processing result of the special symbol processing program 412k.

  Further, the special winning opening processing program 412n causes the game state setting processing program 412o to be executed as a subprogram. The game state setting processing program 412o causes the game flag storage area 413f to set game flags such as a highly probable game flag and a short-time game flag in accordance with the winning jackpot. The detailed processing contents of the big prize opening process realized by the big prize opening processing program 412n will be described later with reference to FIG. The electric chew processing program 412p opens and closes the electric tulip 107 based on the processing result of the normal symbol processing program 412l.

  The prize ball processing program 412q is used for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls for winning at each of the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110. A payout instruction (prize ball command) is set in the prize ball information storage area 413g.

  The output processing program 412r outputs information indicating the storage contents of each storage area set in the RAM 413 to each control unit (for example, the prize ball control unit 402 and the effect control unit 403a) connected to the main control unit 401. Let

  Further, the above-described start port switch processing program 412e executes a prior determination processing program 412f as a subprogram. The advance determination processing program 412f sequentially performs a hit determination, a symbol determination, and a variation pattern determination for each piece of hold information stored in the hold information storage area 413d, and stores these determination results in the advance determination information storage area 413h.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the advance determination information storage area of the present embodiment. In the prior determination information storage area 413h, determination results of hit determination, symbol determination, and variation pattern determination for the hold information stored in each of the hold information storage areas J1 to J8 of the hold information storage area 413d are stored.

  Note that information indicating a symbol representing both the determination result of the hit determination and the determination result of the symbol determination may be stored in the prior determination information storage area 413h. Specifically, for example, a symbol “1” may be stored per 16R length, and a symbol “2” may be stored per 16R short. In addition, the symbol “3” may be stored for short 4R, and the symbol “−” may be stored for loss. Detailed processing contents of the preliminary determination process realized by the preliminary determination processing program 412f will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the main control unit 401 is connected to the board external information terminal board 491, and can output information indicating the storage contents of each storage area set in the RAM 413 to the outside (for example, a hall computer in a game hall). it can. The main control unit 401 can realize its function by, for example, a main control board.

(2. Prize ball control unit)
The prize ball control unit 402 includes a CPU 421, a ROM 422, a RAM 423, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. Based on a payout instruction (prize ball command) from the main control unit 401, the CPU 421 reads various programs related to payout control of prize balls from the ROM 422, and executes the read program using the RAM 423 as a work area.

  The prize ball control unit 402 is connected to various SWs for detecting a game ball. For example, as shown in the figure, the prize ball control unit 402 has a fixed position SW 424 for detecting a game ball at a predetermined position, a payout ball detection SW425 for detecting a paid game ball, and a hitting ball supply provided on the front surface of the frame. A ball presence detection SW 426 that detects whether there is a game ball in the tray 120 and a full tank SW 427 that detects that the hitting ball supply tray 120 is filled with the game ball are connected.

  The various SWs 424 to 427 input detection signals indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the prize ball control unit 402. The winning ball control unit 402 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on a payout instruction output from the main control unit 401 or detection signals input from various SWs 424 to 427. Further, the prize ball control unit 402 may output detection signals input from the various SWs 424 to 427 to the main control unit 401.

  In addition, a launching unit 428 and a payout unit 429 are connected to the prize ball control unit 402. The prize ball control unit 402 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 428 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 428 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 402 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 428, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, and the game area 103 of the game board 101 is played. Launch a game ball.

  The prize ball control unit 402 controls the payout unit 429 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 429 includes a payout drive motor for paying out a predetermined number from a storage unit (not shown) that stores game balls. The winning ball control unit 402 drives the payout driving motor to win the payout unit 429 at each winning port (first starting port 105, second starting port 106, large winning port 109, normal winning port 110). The number of prize balls corresponding to the played game ball is paid out.

  The prize ball control unit 402 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 492, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 402 to the outside. For example, the prize ball control unit 402 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

(3. Production control unit)
Next, the effect control unit 403 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described.

(3-1. Director of Production)
FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the effect control unit of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect control unit 403 includes an effect control unit 403 a that controls the entire effect control unit 403, a lamp control unit 403 b that performs lamp lighting control and drive control of the movable accessory 130, display control of the image display unit 104, and a speaker 114. And an image / sound control unit 403c for performing the sound output control.

  The production control unit 403a includes a CPU 431, a ROM 432, a RAM 433, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 431 reads out various programs relating to the control of effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the ROM 432, and executes the read programs using the RAM 433 as a work area.

  In addition, an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 for receiving an operation from a player are connected to the effect control unit 403a. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 input a control signal corresponding to a key operated (for example, pressed) by the player to the effect control unit 403a. The effect supervision unit 403a sets an operation command indicating that an operation by the player has been accepted in the RAM 433 based on a control signal input from the effect button 118 or the cross key 119.

  Here, an example of a program executed by the CPU 431 of the production control unit 403a and an example of information set in the RAM 433 by executing each program will be described. Note that the programs and the like described below only describe characteristic features that are particularly important in the present embodiment. In addition to the programs described below, the ROM 432 stores a number of programs (not shown), and the RAM 433 has a number of storage areas (not shown) in addition to the storage areas described below.

  The production main processing program 432a makes initial settings of built-in devices such as CTC of the production control unit 403a in response to the supply of power to the production control unit 403a, and stores the setting contents in the setting storage area 433a. In addition, the effect main processing program 432a updates count values of various random number acquisition counters managed by the effect control unit 403a, such as a notice effect pattern random number. For example, the production main processing program 432a adds “1” to the count value of the counter of the notice production pattern random number every time one loop is made.

  The effect timer interruption processing program 432b sequentially executes a command reception processing program 432d, an operation reception processing program 432h, and a command transmission processing program 432i. The effect timer interrupt processing program 432b is interrupted and executed with respect to the effect main process program 432a at a predetermined cycle stored in the setting storage area 433a when the effect main process program 432a is executed. The effect timer interrupt process realized by the effect timer interrupt process program 432b will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The effect random number update processing program 432c updates the count values of various random number acquisition counters managed by the effect control unit 403a, such as a notice effect pattern random number. For example, every time the effect random number update processing program 432c is executed, “1” is added to the count value of the notice effect pattern random number counter stored in the effect counter storage area 433b.

  In addition, when the count value of the notice effect pattern random number counter reaches a predetermined value, the effect random number update processing program 432c returns the count value to “0”, for example, and performs the same count up again. In this embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that the notice effect pattern random number is counted within a range of “0 to 99”, for example.

  For example, the command reception processing program 432d is based on a command (for example, a change start command) received from the main control unit 401, and a determination result storage area 413e of the main control unit 401 and a determination result storage area 433c of the effect control unit 403a. Synchronize the memory content with. Further, the command reception processing program 432d is based on a command (for example, a prior determination command) received from the main control unit 401, and a preliminary determination information storage area 413h of the main control unit 401 and a preliminary determination information storage of the production control unit 403a. The contents stored in the area 433d are synchronized.

  Further, the command reception processing program 432d is based on the stored contents of the determination result storage area 433c and the prior determination information storage area 433d, and the variation effect pattern selection processing program 432e, the notice effect display pattern selection processing program 432f, and the hit effect pattern selection processing program 432g. Then, the sign hold production effect pattern selection processing program 432k is executed. The processing content of the command reception processing realized by the command reception processing program 432d will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The variation effect pattern selection processing program 432e selects a variation effect pattern from the variation effect pattern table Et stored in the ROM 432 based on a command received from the main control unit 401 or the like. Here, the variation effect pattern table Et will be described with reference to FIGS. 14-1 and 14-2.

  FIG. 14A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a variation effect pattern table used when losing. As illustrated in FIG. 14A, the variation effect pattern table Et1 is configured by associating the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp7 with the variation effect patterns Ep11 to Ep71. Here, the variation effect patterns Ep11 to Ep71 can define the effect contents of the variation effect such as the normal loss effect and the reach effect.

  The normal losing effect is a normal losing effect that occurs most frequently in association with the fluctuation pattern Hp1 (loss fluctuation at normal time) and the fluctuation pattern Hp7 (loss fluctuation at probability change). The reach effect is, for example, when three effect symbols (first effect symbol to third effect symbol) are changed, the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are arranged on the effective line, and then the third effect symbol is set. This is an effect in which only the effect design is changed and the effect time is made longer than usual to increase the expectation of the jackpot.

  Reach production includes low-reliability reach production, medium-reliability reach production, high-reliability reach production, normal repeated production, premier reach production, definitive repeated production, and freeze repeated production. The button consecutive hit effect in the normal hit effect, the final hit effect, and the freeze repeated hit effect is an effect that reflects the press every time the player presses the effect button 118. For example, button hitting effects include an effect of defeating an enemy in response to repeated hits, an effect of raising an indicator in response to repeated hits, etc., and an effect that develops later (for example, a super The reliability of reach is changing.

  The normal repeated striking effect is an effect that makes it difficult to reflect the pressing of the effect button 118 in the effect, with the upper limit being a predetermined number of times the effect button 118 has been pressed. It is an effect that makes it difficult to raise or that the transition that has been pressed a predetermined number of times does not raise the indicator even if it is pressed.

  The confirmed consecutive hit effect is an effect indicating the jackpot confirmation that sets the indicator to the upper limit value (MAX) when the effect button 118 is pressed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). The freeze repeated striking effect is an effect that, when the effect button 118 is pressed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), the effect is stopped, the stopped state is maintained, and the effect button 118 is locked. In the present embodiment, the freeze repeated striking effect is also an effect indicating the jackpot confirmation. The premier reach effect is an effect indicating the jackpot determination, and is, for example, a so-called full rotation reach in which the first effect symbol to the third effect symbol are all changed with the same symbol.

  Since the variation effect pattern table Et1 is a table used at the time of a loss, in the case of the variation pattern Hp6, the variation effect pattern Ep61 of the premier reach effect, the variation effect pattern Ep62 of the definite repetitive effect, and the change effect of the freeze repetitive effect The pattern Ep63 is not selected. In FIG. 14-1, the reliability with respect to the jackpot is high according to the fluctuation production patterns Ep11 to Ep51.

  FIG. 14-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a variation effect pattern table used for jackpot. As illustrated in FIG. 14B, the variation effect pattern table Et2 is configured by associating the variation patterns Hp2 to Hp6 with the variation effect patterns Ep21 to Ep62.

  In the case of the variation pattern Hp6, any one of the variation effect pattern Ep61 of the premier reach effect, the variation effect pattern Ep62 of the definite repeated striking effect, and the variation effect pattern Ep63 of the freeze repeated striking effect is selected. The selected ratios of the variation effect patterns Ep61 to Ep63 are approximately the same. Note that the variation effect pattern table Et2 is a table used at the time of the big hit, so that the variation effect pattern Ep11 and the variation effect pattern Ep71 of the normal lose effect are not selected.

  The variation effect pattern selection processing program 432e selects a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern based on the information indicating the variation pattern in the determination result storage area 433c updated by the received variation start command. Then, a variation effect start command including information indicating the selected variation effect pattern is stored in the transmission command storage area 433e. The processing contents (effect determining process) of the changing effect pattern selection process realized by the changing effect pattern selection processing program 432e will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Here, the prior determination information storage area 433d of the production control unit 403a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a pre-determination information storage area of the production control unit. In the prior determination information storage area 433d, each of the hold information storage areas j1 to j8 corresponding to each of the hold information storage areas J1 to J8 stored in the hold information storage area 413d of the main control unit 401 is subjected to a hit determination and a symbol determination. The determination result of the variation effect pattern determination is stored.

  For example, in FIG. 15, the variation information pattern Ep21 for the low-reliability reach effect is stored in the hold information storage area j1, the change effect pattern Ep11 for the normal lose effect is stored in the hold information storage area j2, and the hold information storage area In j3, a variation effect pattern Ep51 for a normal repeated effect is stored. The hold information of the variation effect pattern Ep51 is hold information per 16R length.

  The sign hold effect pattern selection processing program 432k selects a sign hold effect pattern from the sign hold effect pattern table St stored in the ROM 432 based on the advance determination information (hold information) stored in the advance determination information storage area 433d. . The sign hold production pattern defines production contents having different display modes depending on the reliability of the hold information.

  Specifically, the sign hold production pattern selection processing program 432k uses, for example, the hold information stored in the prior determination information storage area 433d to display the hold information indicating the change production pattern Ep51 in a normal hold display ( For example, a hold display (for example, red display) different from the white display) is set. In this way, it is possible to make the player expect the change from before the start of the change of the change effect pattern Ep51.

  The notice effect pattern selection processing program 432f selects a notice effect pattern from the notice effect pattern table Yt stored in the ROM 432 based on a command received from the main control unit 401 or the like. Here, the notice effect pattern defines contents of effects such as a known step-up notice and a small character notice that are executed in accordance with the changing effect.

  The winning effect pattern selection processing program 432g selects a winning effect pattern corresponding to the winning result from the winning effect pattern table Xt stored in the ROM 432 based on a command received from the main control unit 401 or the like. Here, the winning effect pattern defines the contents of the effect of the jackpot effect performed during the jackpot (per 16R length, per 16R short, per 4R short).

  The effect mode setting processing program 432j sets the effect mode from the effect mode table Mt stored in the ROM 432 based on a command received from the main control unit 401 or the like. The production modes include a normal mode, a probability variation mode, and a special mode.

  Here, an example of the effect mode table Mt will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect mode table. As shown in FIG. 16, the effect mode table Mt is configured by associating a mode flag and symbol determination information with each effect mode. Each mode has an association with the game state of the main control unit 401. Specifically, the normal mode is an effect mode that is executed when the normal game state is set in the main control unit 401. The probability variation mode is an effect mode that is executed when a probability variation gaming state is set in the main control unit 401. The special mode is an effect mode that is executed when a high probability non-short game state is set in the main control unit 401.

  A corresponding mode flag is set for each effect mode. Further, the upper limit number of times shown in the effect mode table Mt indicates the number of times that the effect mode continues. Specifically, the probability variation mode is set until 70 fluctuations have elapsed after the end of the jackpot. Also, the special mode indicates that it is set from 71 to 74 variations after the big hit.

  The effect mode setting processing program 432j uses the information indicating the determination result of the symbol determination in the determination result storage area 433c updated based on the variation stop command received from the main control unit 401, and determines the determination result of the symbol determination. Set the corresponding mode flag. The effect mode setting processing program 432j sets a mode flag indicating the special mode by receiving the change stop command 70 times in the probability change mode, and receives the change stop command four times in the special mode. A mode flag indicating is set. Then, a variable effect start command including information indicating the set effect mode is stored in the transmission command storage area 433e.

  The operation reception processing program 432h receives an input signal from the effect button 118 (effect button sensor 370) or the cross key 119, and stores an operation command indicating that there is a player operation in the transmission command storage area 433e. The command transmission processing program 432i causes various commands stored in the transmission command storage area 433e to be transmitted to the image / audio control unit 403c and the lamp control unit 403b.

  The button lock processing program 432l drives the button lock motor 360 and locks the effect button 118 at the time of the button repeated striking effect using the effect button 118.

(3-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
FIG. 17A is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the image / sound controller. The image / sound controller 403c includes a CPU 441, a ROM 442, a RAM 443, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 441 reads from the ROM 442 various programs for realizing the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 403a, and executes the read program using the RAM 443 as a work area.

  The ROM 442 stores effect data ED. Here, the effect data ED includes image data such as a background image, effect symbol image, character image, and hold image, sound data such as sound effects and BGM, and the like.

  Here, each program stored in the RAM 442 and contents stored in each storage area of the RAM 443 by executing each program will be described. Note that the program and storage area described below are only characteristic programs and storage areas that are particularly important in the present embodiment. In addition to the program described below, the ROM 442 stores a number of programs (not shown), and the RAM 443 has a number of storage areas (not shown) in addition to the storage areas described below.

  The image / sound processing program 442a sequentially executes a display control processing program 442b that controls display of the display content of the image display unit 104, a sound output control processing program 442c that controls sound output from the speaker 114, and a button effect processing program 442d. . The display control processing program 442b reads the image data corresponding to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 403a from the effect data ED, generates an image to be displayed on the image display unit 104, and the like and displays an image to be displayed. Display data is stored in a VRAM (Video RAM) 444.

  The display data stored in the VRAM 444 is output to the image display unit 104 and superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. Further, for example, the display control processing program 442b sets the effect design to the background image by setting a layer in which the images are superimposed in a hierarchical structure when the background image and the effect design overlap at the same position on the display screen. It is displayed so that it can be seen in front. For example, a background image is set in the lower layer, a production symbol is set in the upper layer, and a preview image is set in the upper layer.

  Further, the display control processing program 442b causes the effect symbol control processing program 442e to be executed. The effect symbol control processing program 442e, for example, sets image data for freeze freeze striking effect in the VRAM 444 at the time of freeze striking effect, or image data for stopping the effect symbol when the effect button 118 is pressed a predetermined number of times in the VRAM 444. Or set.

  The audio output control processing program 442c reads the audio data corresponding to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 403a from the effect data ED, generates the sound to be output from the speaker 114, and indicates the sound to be output. Audio output data is stored in the RAM 443. The audio output data stored in the RAM 443 is output to the speaker 114, and the audio represented by the audio output data is output from the speaker 114 at a predetermined timing.

  The button effect processing program 442d sets a predetermined effective period at the time of the button effect and, when receiving an effect button command from the effect control unit 403a within the effective period, displays image data for switching and data for audio output. The data is stored in the RAM 443 or the VRAM 444.

(3-3. Lamp control unit)
FIG. 17-2 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the lamp control unit. The lamp control unit 403b includes a CPU 451, a ROM 452, a RAM 453, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 451 reads a program related to drive control of the movable accessory 130 and lighting control of various lamps performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the ROM 452, and executes the read program using the RAM 453 as a work area. The ROM 452 stores control data Sd. The control data Sd includes drive control data Kα for driving and controlling the movable accessory 130 and lighting control data Tα for controlling lighting of the lamp.

  The lamp control unit 403b is connected to an accessory sensor S1 for detecting the position of the movable accessory 130. The accessory sensor S1 inputs a detection signal to the lamp control unit 403b when the movable accessory 130 is at the reference position. The lamp controller 403b returns the movable accessory 130 to the reference position based on the detection signal of the accessory sensor S1.

  Here, an example of a program executed by the CPU 451 of the lamp control unit 403b and an example of information set in the RAM 453 by executing each program will be described. The programs described below describe only important ones. The ROM 452 stores many programs (not shown) in addition to the programs described below.

  The lamp control processing program 452a sequentially executes the movable accessory control processing program 452b and the lighting control processing program 452c. The movable accessory control processing program 452b outputs drive control data Kα corresponding to the command received from the effect supervising unit 403a to the drive motor 311.

  The lighting control processing program 452c uses the lighting control data Tα corresponding to the command received from the production control unit 403a as the lamps (light emission control circuit) of the production light unit 115 and the lamps (light emission control circuit) of the panel lamp Lp. , Or input to a lamp (light emission control circuit) included in the movable accessory 130.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 403 includes the production control unit 403a, the lamp control unit 403b, and the image / audio control unit 403c, which are provided as different board functions, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. It may be configured. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(An example of a button striking effect according to this embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 18-1 to 18-5, an example of the button stroke effect according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 18A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of a button continuous striking effect. FIG. 18-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of a button continuous striking effect. In FIG. 18A, (1) indicates a reach effect.

  The reach effect is that, among the three effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3, after arranging the first effect symbol Ez1 and the second effect symbol Ez2 with the same symbol on the effective line 1801, only the third effect symbol Ez3 is changed, It is a production that raises expectations for the jackpot. If the third effect symbol Ez3 stops at the same effect symbol as the first effect symbol Ez1 and the second effect symbol Ez2, it becomes a big hit, and if it does not stop at the same effect symbol, it is lost. In the reach effect, the third effect symbol Ez3 is scrolled in a translucent state through which the background image is transparent.

  After the development of the reach production of (1), the screen transitions to the display screen shown in (2). (2) shows a button hitting effect as a first special effect using the effect button 118 after the reach effect has been developed. A request screen 1802 that prompts the player to press the effect button 118 is displayed at the lower right of the image display unit 104. Further, an indicator 1810 that changes the display mode according to the number of times the player has pressed the effect button 118 is displayed. When the player repeatedly taps the effect button 118 on the display screen of (2), the screen transitions to the display screen shown in (3) of FIG.

  The display screen of (3) shows a state where the display area of the indicator 1810 is increased by the player pressing the effect button 118 a plurality of times. For example, when the player presses the effect button 118 once, the indicator 1810 is raised by one scale. When the player further presses down the effect button 118 (continuous hit) from the state of (3), one of FIGS. 18-3, 18-4, and 18-5 is selected according to the already selected variation effect pattern. Transition to the display screen.

  FIG. 18C is an explanatory diagram of an example of a normal continuous hit effect. As shown in FIG. 18-3, when the player repeatedly taps the effect button 118, the indicator 1810 rises. However, when the indicator 1810 rises to a certain level, after that, for example, it is raised by one scale by being pressed five times, so that pressing of the effect button 118 is less likely to be reflected in the effect. It should be noted that, in the normal continuous effect, the indicator 1810 does not reach the upper limit (MAX) no matter how much the player presses.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect button 118 is pressed 10 times, even if the effect button 118 is pressed further, it is not reflected in the effect. The button hitting effect suggests the reliability of the subsequent effect depending on how much the indicator 1810 has risen. After the regular striking effect, the process shifts to a low-reliability super reach that is a further development of the reach effect as the second special effect.

  FIG. 18-4 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a confirmed continuous hit effect. As shown in FIG. 18-4, when the player repeatedly taps the effect button 118, the indicator 1810 rises. When the player depresses the effect button 118 a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), the indicator 1810 becomes the upper limit value (MAX). The confirmed consecutive hit effect in which the indicator 1810 reaches the upper limit (MAX) is an effect indicating the jackpot confirmation.

  After the confirmed consecutive hit effect, as in the case of the normal consecutive hit effect, the process shifts to a highly reliable super reach as the second special effect. In addition, when the effective period has passed without the player pressing the effect button 118 a predetermined number of times, for example, when the effective period has elapsed after being pressed only 5 times, a supermarket equivalent to the super reach after the normal hit effect Move to reach.

  FIG. 18-5 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the freeze repeated striking effect. As shown in FIG. 18-5, when the player repeatedly taps the effect button 118, the indicator 1810 rises. When the player presses the effect button 118 a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), the effect screen is stopped and the stopped state is held. In the frozen state in which the effect screen is stopped, the third effect symbol Ez3 stops in a semi-transparent state at a position shifted from the effective line 1801. Strictly speaking, the third effect symbol Ez3 is displayed in a non-scrolling state that fluctuates.

  Further, in the freeze state, various lamps such as the panel lamp Lp are kept on when they are lit, and kept off when they are off. Also, the sound being output is stopped and silenced. Such a frozen state is maintained for a predetermined period. While the freeze state is continued, the effect button 118 is locked in the pressed operation state so that the player cannot press the effect button 118. Specifically, when the effect button 118 is pressed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), the operation state is locked while being pressed for the 10th time.

  The timing at which the stop of the effect is released is, for example, the same timing as the timing at which the super-reach as the second special effect is developed in the normal continuous effect or the fixed continuous effect. That is, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the production is stopped, the process shifts to a highly reliable super reach, as in the case of the fixed continuous production.

  In addition, when the effective period has passed without the player pressing the effect button 118 a predetermined number of times, for example, when the effective period has elapsed after being pressed only 5 times, the effect button is not entered. There is no lock of 118, and a transition is made to a super-reach with a low reliability equivalent to the super-reach after the normal hit effect. In addition, in the case of a freeze repeated striking effect, the freeze state and the button lock state may be maintained without shifting to the super reach, and the freeze state and the button lock state may be released at a predetermined symbol determination timing. .

  Then, the third effect symbol Ez3 resumes scrolling fluctuation. Further, various lamps such as the panel lamp Lp, which have been kept in the lighting mode, resume blinking in a predetermined lighting mode. Then, when the symbol determination timing is reached, which is the timing at which the special symbol and the effect symbol are fully stopped, the three effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped on the active line 1801, and the game is shifted to the jackpot gaming state.

  Freeze-hit directing is an effect that determines the jackpot. From the player's point of view, such a freeze repeated hitting effect will suddenly stop during the hitting of the effect button 118, so that the player may think that the pachinko gaming machine 100 has failed. Can give an impact.

  If the player does not press down the effect button 118 at all on the display screen of (2) in FIG. 18A, the display area of the indicator 1810 does not increase. In such a case, it is possible not to shift to super reach, or even if it shifts to super reach, it is equivalent to the super reach after the regular hit effect regardless of the already selected variation effect pattern. Move to Super Reach or Super Reach with less reliability.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18-6 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. 18-6, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an operation unit 1860, a reception unit 1861, a production unit 1862, a determination unit 1863, and a holding unit 1867.

  The operation unit 1860 corresponds to the effect button 118, and can be operated or not operated. The operation state is a state where the effect button 118 is pressed, and specifically, a state where the effect button 118 is depressed. The non-operation state is a state where the effect button 118 is not pressed, and specifically, a state where the effect button 118 is not sunk. Note that the operation unit 1860 is not limited to the effect button 118, and may be another button such as a cross key 119 or an operation lever.

  The accepting unit 1861 accepts an operation input from the player when the operation unit 1860 transitions from the non-operation state to the operation state. Specifically, the reception unit 1861 receives an operation input when the effect button 118 is pressed. The production unit 1862 produces the production when the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the establishment of the start condition is that the game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. The determination unit 1863 determines the production time performed by the production unit 1862. The production time is specifically the time from the start of change of the special symbol to the end of change.

  The production unit 1862 includes a special production unit 1864 that performs a special production different from the normal production. The special effect part 1864 includes a first special effect part 1865 and a second special effect part 1866. The first special effect unit 1865 performs the first special effect until a predetermined time elapses among the effect times determined by the determination unit 1863.

  The first special effect is an effect that reflects the operation input received by the receiving unit 1861. Specifically, each time the player presses the effect button 118, the button is repeatedly pressed to reflect the press in the effect. Production. The first special effect also includes a requested effect that requires the player to input an operation. In the following, the special effect will be described as a button repeated effect.

  The second special effect unit 1866 performs the second special effect when the first special effect unit 1865 performs the first special effect and the operation unit 1861 receives a plurality of operation inputs. The second special effect unit 1866 is an effect performed following the first special effect unit 1865. Specifically, the second special effect is an effect based on the number of operation inputs in the first special effect unit 1865. For example, the greater the number of operation inputs, the more the player is expected to produce. In the present embodiment, the second special effect is a super reach after a button repeated effect.

  In particular, the first special effect unit 1865 receives the first special effect (button) when a predetermined number (for example, 10 times) of operation inputs is received by the receiving unit 1861 when a specific condition is satisfied. A stop effect (freeze repeated effect) is performed to stop the progress of the repeated hit effect). When the specific condition is satisfied, it is when a variation pattern (specifically, variation pattern Hp6) capable of performing a stop effect (freeze repeated striking effect) is selected. When it comes to.

  It is also possible to adopt a configuration that can take the variation pattern Hp6 even in the case of a loss. However, even in the case of such a configuration, the selection ratio of the variation pattern Hp6 is higher when the jackpot is larger than the case of loss, that is, the reliability of the variation pattern Hp6 is extremely reduced. So that there is no.

  Further, the stop effect is not to stop the progress of the first special effect and perform another effect, but to hold the state where the first special effect is stopped. In the present embodiment, by executing the freeze repeated hitting effect, the button repeated hitting effect that is the first special effect is stopped halfway. In addition, when the first special effect unit 1865 stops the button striking effect, the effect unit 1862 stops the effect symbol, maintains the lighting or extinguishing state of various lamps, and also stops the sound being output. To silence and stop all production.

  When the stop effect is performed by the first special effect unit 1865, when the player repeatedly hits the effect button 118, the button repeated effect is suddenly stopped at a certain timing. At a predetermined timing when the stop effect by the first special effect unit 1865 ends, the freeze effect is canceled, that is, the second special effect unit 1866 performs the second special effect.

  Even when the first special effect unit 1865 completes the first special effect unit 1865, the first special effect unit 1865 performs the stop effect. Even if it is, it remains unchanged. That is, the timing at which the second special effect is started does not change regardless of the contents of the effect by the first special effect unit 1865.

  Here, it supplements about the effect design at the time of stopping the 1st special effect (button repeated striking effect). The stop pattern (special stop mode) of the effect symbol when stopping the button continuous hit effect is a stop mode different from the normal stop mode. Specifically, at least one of the three effect symbols is not stopped on the active line. In addition, since the special symbol is changing, for example, the three production symbols are not completely stopped, and at least one production symbol is apparently shaken as if it were stopped. It is assumed that the state of fluctuation.

  In addition, when it is set as the structure which displays on the image display part 104 the 4th symbol which blinks only while a special symbol is changing, as a special stop mode, it is set as the state which made all the 3 production symbols completely stop. Only the symbol may blink.

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbols are displayed by scrolling the first effect symbol to the third effect symbol in a translucent state, in the order of the first effect symbol, the second effect symbol, and the third effect symbol. Stop. Strictly speaking, the first effect symbol, the second effect symbol, and the third effect symbol that are sequentially stopped are each fluctuating until the symbol is determined (until the third effect symbol stops and a predetermined time elapses). When the effect symbol is confirmed, the three effect symbols are completely stopped (normal stop mode).

  The first effect symbol, the second effect symbol, and the third effect symbol, which are sequentially stopped, are changed from a semi-transparent state to an opaque state when stopped, that is, from a semi-transparent state to a state in which a background image or the like is not transparent. To display. For this reason, when the reach state is reached, the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol that have already been stopped are displayed in an opaque state, and the third effect symbol being scrolled is displayed in a translucent state. The

  As in the present embodiment, when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the special stop mode in the reach state, the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are stopped and displayed in an opaque state on the active line. Only the production symbol is stopped and displayed in a translucent state at a position shifted from the active line. In addition, each of the effect symbols from the first effect symbol to the third effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in the special stop mode is stopped and displayed in a state of being fluctuated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined number of operation inputs are received by the player during the button repeated striking effect, the third effect symbol being scrolled is stopped and displayed. The operation input timing varies, and depending on the predetermined timing, it may be the timing at which the third effect symbol stops on the active line. When such timing is reached, the third effect symbol is shifted from the effective line and stopped. That is, in such a case, the timing for stopping the third effect symbol is delayed, and the third effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing when the third effect symbol being scrolled passes the effective line.

  When the freeze state is released, the stop of the effect symbol is canceled, for example, developed into super reach, and finally, the effect symbol is stopped in a normal stop mode to finalize the symbol. In this embodiment, the freeze repeated striking effect is performed after reaching the reach state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to perform the freeze repeated striking effect before the reach state is reached. In this case, among the three effect symbols, at least one effect symbol may be stopped and displayed at a position other than the effective line, and the effect symbol being scrolled may be stopped and displayed in a semi-transparent state. The above-described symbol control is performed by, for example, the rendering unit 1862, for example, by the first special rendering unit 1865 included in the rendering unit 1862.

(About the configuration with the holding part)
In particular, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a holding unit 1867. The holding unit 1867 is for holding the operation unit 1860 (the effect button 118) in the operation state. When the special effect unit 1864 performs a stop effect, the holding unit 1867 holds the effect button 118 in the operation state when an operation input is received by the receiving unit 1861. Specifically, the holding unit 1867 holds the effect button 118 in the operation state at the timing when ten operation inputs are received, where the first special effect unit 1865 performs freeze repeated striking effects.

  More specifically, when the holding unit 1867 and the effect button 118 enter the operation state at the time of the tenth operation input, the operation state is held as it is. Specifically, holding the effect button 118 in the operating state is by driving the button lock motor 360 (see FIG. 3-3) and driving and rotating the pinion gear 362 shown in FIG. 3-7. The effect button 118 is in a locked state in which the effect button 118 is held at a position where it does not protrude from the surface 140a of the tray 140. The timing for releasing the lock state is the same as the timing for releasing the freeze state. That is, it is set as the timing which starts a 2nd special production.

  Here, each functional unit in the configuration including the holding unit 1867 will be described. In the configuration including the holding unit 1867, when the operation input is received by the receiving unit 1861, the special effect unit 1864 performs the special effect until a predetermined time elapses among the effect times determined by the determination unit 1863. The special effects here include the first special effects and the second special effects that follow the first special effects.

  A configuration in the case where the first special effect is a request effect that causes the effect button 118 to be pressed only once and the second special effect is a notice effect that switches when an operation input is accepted once will be described. For example, in addition to a step-up notice effect and a conversation notice effect that develop the effect image in stages, a cut-in notice effect that interrupts on the screen, a character notice effect that displays a character, and a series of movable objects 130 For example, there is an advance notice of an accessory that can perform an action.

  Also, the special effect unit 1864 performs a stop effect to stop the progress of the special effect before the predetermined time has elapsed when the specific condition is satisfied. In addition, the timing for performing the stop effect includes a timing at which the effect button 118 is pressed, that is, a timing at which the request effect as the first special effect is switched to the notice effect as the second special effect.

  That is, when the player presses the effect button 118 once according to the requested effect and the notice effect is started, the player enters the freeze state at the same time. The timing for switching to the notice effect may be the time immediately before the notice effect is started, that is, the requested effect may be kept in a frozen state, or the freeze effect may be entered at a predetermined timing after the start of the notice effect. Good.

  In such a configuration, the effect button 118 is pressed only once to enter the operation state, but the holding unit 1867 holds the one operation state. That is, when the player presses the effect button 118 once by the requested effect, the effect button 118 is locked in the operating state. Note that the timing at which the effect button 118 is locked may be different from the timing at which the notice effect is frozen, that is, the holding unit 1867 locks the effect button 118 when the effect button 118 is pressed, On the other hand, the special effect unit 1864 may perform the stop effect at a predetermined timing after the effect button 118 is pressed (after the start of the notice effect).

  In addition, the holding unit 1867 may hold the operation unit 1860 in the operation state when the special effect unit 1864 performs the stop effect. For example, in the second special effect (super reach), the holding unit 1867 may be in a frozen state. When continuing, you may hold | maintain a locked state also during a 2nd special production.

  The reception unit 1861, the production unit 1862, the determination unit 1863, and the holding unit 1867 described above are realized by the CPU 431 of the production control unit 403a. That is, the production control unit 403a executes various programs (for example, the variation production pattern selection processing program 432e and the button lock processing program 432l), thereby realizing the functions of the respective units. The control of the effect symbol when stopping the button repeated impact effect is performed by the image / sound control unit 403c executing the effect symbol control processing program 442e.

(Processing performed by pachinko machines)
Next, the contents of processing performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 to realize the above-described operation will be described.

(1. Processing performed by the main control unit)
First, processing performed by the main control unit 401 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 401 described below is performed by the CPU 411 of the main control unit 401 executing a program stored in the ROM 412.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing. When the supply of power is started, the main control unit 401 starts execution of a main control process (not shown) including a start-up process and a power-off monitoring process. The main control unit 401 continuously executes this main control process while power is supplied. The main control unit 401 interrupts and executes timer interrupt processing at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main control processing.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 401 first executes a random number update process for updating random numbers used in various lotteries performed by the main control unit 401 (step S1901). In this random number update process, the main control unit 401 updates a winning random number, a design random number, a variation pattern random number, and the like.

  Next, the main control unit 401 executes switch processing for detecting by various switches (step S1902). In this switch process, the main control unit 401 starts the start port switch process (see FIG. 20) for detecting a game ball won in the start port (the first start port 105, the second start port 106), and the game passed through the gate 108. A gate switch process for detecting a ball, a big prize opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 109, a normal prize opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the normal prize opening 110, and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 executes symbol processing relating to special symbols and normal symbols (step S1903). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process related to the special symbol and a normal symbol process related to the normal symbol. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 401 performs a lottery lottery to display the special symbol in a variable / stopped display (see FIG. 22). In the normal symbol processing, the main control unit 401 performs the normal symbol lottery and displays the normal symbols in a variable display / stop display (illustration and detailed description are omitted).

  When the symbol process is executed, the main control unit 401 executes an electric accessory control process related to operation control of various electric accessories (step S1904). The electric accessory control process includes an electric tulip control process (not shown) for controlling the operation of the electric tulip 107, a special winning opening process (see FIG. 26) for controlling the operation of the special winning opening 109, and the like.

  Next, the main control unit 401 executes prize ball processing relating to prize balls (step S1905). In the prize ball process, the main control unit 401 sets, for example, a prize ball command instructing the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls to the RAM 413 for the game balls won in the big prize opening 109 or the regular prize opening 110. The main control unit 401 executes an output process for outputting the command set in the RAM 413 to each of the effects control unit 403 and the like by the processes of steps S1901 to S1905 (step S1906), and ends the timer interrupt process. . When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 401 returns to the main process.

(Start-up switch processing)
Next, the processing contents of the start port switch processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the start port switch processing. In the start port switch process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not the first start port SW 414a is turned on (step S2001). If the first start port SW 414a is not ON (step S2001: No), the process proceeds to step S2006.

  If the first start port SW 414a is ON (step S2001: Yes), whether or not the hold information number U1 for the game ball won in the first start port 105 in the hold information storage area 413d is less than 4 (U1 <4). Is determined (step S2002). If the number of held information U1 is not less than 4 (step S2002: No), that is, if the number of held information U1 is 4, the process proceeds to step S2006.

  If the number of held information U1 is less than 4 (step S2002: Yes), a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of held information U1 is set as a new number of held information U1 (step S2003), and the counter storage area 413c is referred to. The count values of the counters C1 to C3 are acquired as hold information and stored in the hold information storage area 413d (step S2004).

  When the hold information is acquired and stored, the main control unit 401 performs a preliminary determination process (see FIG. 21) based on the stored hold information (step S2005). When the preliminary determination process is performed, the main control unit 401 subsequently determines whether or not the second start port SW 414b is turned on (step S2006). If the second start port SW 414b is not ON (step S2006: No), the start port switch process is terminated.

  If the second start port SW 414b is ON (step S2006: Yes), whether or not the number of hold information U2 for the game ball won in the second start port 106 in the hold information storage area 413d is less than 4 (U2 <4). Determination is made (step S2007). If the number of on-hold information U2 is not less than 4 (step S2007: No), that is, if the number of on-hold information U2 is 4, the start port switch process is terminated as it is.

  If the number of held information U2 is less than 4 (step S2007: Yes), a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of held information U2 is set as a new number of held information U2 (step S2008), and the counter storage area 413c is referred to. The count values of the counters C1 to C3 are acquired as hold information and stored in the hold information storage area 413d (step S2009). At this time, the main control unit 401 stores the hold information in the hold information storage area 413d that has a higher priority than the hold information acquired in response to the winning at the first start port 105. In this case, the hold information acquired in response to the winning at the first starting port 105 is shifted to the hold information storage area J where the priority is lowered one by one.

  When the hold information is acquired and stored, the main control unit 401 performs a preliminary determination process (see FIG. 21) based on the stored hold information (step S2010), and ends the start-up switch process.

(Preliminary judgment processing)
Next, the processing content of the prior determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the prior determination processing. In the pre-determination process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (high-probability gaming flag is ON) (step S2101).

  If it is a high probability gaming state (step S2101: Yes), the main control unit 401 selects the high probability per determination table At2 (see FIG. 7) (step S2102). If not in the high probability gaming state (step S2101: No), the main control unit 401 selects the low probability per determination table At1 (see FIG. 7) (step S2103).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 compares the hit determination table selected in step S2102 or step S2103 with the hit random number of the hold information to be determined in advance, and the hit random number corresponds to the big hit in the hit determination table. A hit determination is made to determine whether or not the predetermined value matches (step S2104).

  If the result of the hit determination in step S2104 is a big win (step S2105: Yes), a big hit variation pattern determination table is selected (step S2106). In the selection of the big hit variation pattern determination table in step S2106, if the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (if the short time gaming flag described later is OFF), the first variation pattern determination table Ht1 (see FIG. 9) is used. Selected. Also, if the current gaming state is a gaming state with an electric chew support function (probability variation gaming state) (if the time-short gaming flag is ON), the first variation pattern determination table Ht3 (see FIG. 10) is selected.

  If it is not a big hit in step S2105 (step S2105: No), that is, if it is a loss, a variation pattern determination table for loss is selected (step S2107). In the selection of the variation pattern determination table for loss in step S2107, if the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (if the short-time gaming flag is OFF), the second variation pattern determination table Ht2 (see FIG. 9) is selected. The Further, if the current gaming state is a gaming state with an electric chew support function (probability variation gaming state) (if the short-time gaming flag is ON), the second variation pattern determination table Ht4 (see FIG. 10) is selected.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 401 compares the variation pattern determination table selected in any one of steps S2106 and S2107 with the variation pattern random number of the hold information to be pre-determined, and the variation pattern random number is changed to the variation pattern. A variation pattern determination is performed to determine which variation pattern corresponds to the determination table (step S2108), and a prior determination result (preliminary determination information) including a hit determination result in step S2104, a variation pattern determination result in step S2108, and the like. Is set in the RAM 413 (step S2109), and the preliminary determination process is terminated. The prior determination result set in step S2109 is output to the effect control unit 403 when the output process shown in step S1906 in FIG. 19 is executed.

(Special symbol processing)
Next, the contents of the special symbol process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the special symbol processing. In the special symbol process, first, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not an in-confirmation flag indicating ON during the special symbol determination period is ON (step S2201). The in-determined flag being ON indicates that this is a fixed period for allowing the player to recognize the stopped special symbol until a predetermined time elapses after the change of the special symbol is stopped. If the determining flag is ON (step S2201: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2216.

  In step S2201, when the determining flag is OFF (step S2201: No), it is determined whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON (step S2202). Here, the jackpot game flag is, for example, a flag that is set to ON when the jackpot is won, and that indicates that the current gaming state is a winning gaming state.

  If the jackpot game flag is ON (step S2202: Yes), the special symbol process is terminated without changing the special symbol. If the jackpot game flag is OFF (step S2202: NO), the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S2203). If the special symbol is not being variably displayed (step S2203: No), the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the number of held information U2 for the game ball won at the second starting port 106 is 1 or more (step). S2204).

  If the number of held information U2 is 1 or more (U2 ≧ 1) (step S2204: Yes), the main control unit 401 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the number of held information U2 as a new number of held information U2 (step S2205). ), The process proceeds to step S2208. If the number of held information U2 is 0 (U2 = 0) (step S2204: No), the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the number of held information U1 for the game ball won at the first start port 105 is 1 or more. Is determined (step S2206).

  If the number of held information U1 is 0 (U1 = 0) (step S2206: No), the main control unit 401 ends the special symbol process as it is. If the number of held information U1 is 1 or more (U1 ≧ 1) (step S2206: Yes), the main control unit 401 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the number of held information U1 as a new number of held information U1 (step S2207). ), The process proceeds to step S2208.

  In addition, as shown in step S2204 and step S2206, the hold information by winning at the second start port 106 is changed more than the hold information by winning at the first start port 105, and so-called preferential digestion is performed. I am doing so. This is because the jackpot symbol determination for the hold information won in the second start port 106 is more likely to win the jackpot advantageous to the player than the jackpot symbol determination for the hold information won in the first start port 105. (Refer to the symbol determination table Zt in FIG. 8).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 performs a jackpot lottery process (see FIG. 23) (step S2208). When the jackpot lottery process is performed, the main control unit 401 executes a variation pattern determination process (see FIG. 24) (step S2209). When the variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determination process, the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 201 is started based on the determined variation pattern (step S2210). At this time, when variably displaying based on the lottery result of the second big hit lottery, the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 201b is variably displayed. When variably displaying based on the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery, the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 201a is variably displayed.

  The main control unit 401 sets a change start command in the RAM 413 in accordance with the start of special symbol change display (step S2211). The variation start command set in step S2211 includes the lottery result of the big hit lottery process in step S2208, information indicating the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern determination process in step S2209, and the like. Further, the change start command set in step S2211 is output to the effect control unit 403 when the output process shown in step S1906 in FIG. 19 is executed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not a predetermined variation time (a variation time defined by the variation pattern selected immediately before the variation display) has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the special symbol (step S2212). ). If the predetermined fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S2212: No), the main control unit 401 ends the special symbol process as it is.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (step S2212: Yes), the main control unit 401 stops and displays the special symbol that is being displayed in the special symbol display unit 201 (step S2213), and a change stop command is displayed in the RAM 413. Setting is performed (step S2214). The change stop command set in step S2214 is output to the effect control unit 403 when the output process shown in step S1906 in FIG. 19 is executed.

  After setting the variable stop command in the RAM 413, the main control unit 401 turns on the in-confirm flag (step S2215), and executes the stop process described later with reference to FIGS. 25-1 and 25-2 (step S2215). S2216), the special symbol process is terminated. In step S2203, when the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S2203: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2212, where it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed, and the above processing is performed.

(Large lottery processing)
Next, the contents of the big hit lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot lottery process. In the jackpot lottery process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (whether the high-probability gaming flag is ON) (step S2301).

  If it is a high probability gaming state (step S2301: Yes), the main control unit 401 selects the determination table At2 (see FIG. 7) per high probability (step S2302). If not in the high probability gaming state (step S2301: No), the main control unit 401 selects the low probability per determination table At1 (see FIG. 7) (step S2303).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 compares the hit determination table At selected in Step S2302 or Step S2303 with the hit random number of the hold information (hold information set with the highest priority) to be hit. Then, a hit determination is performed to determine whether the hit random number matches a predetermined value corresponding to each hit in the hit determination table At (step S2304).

  If the result of the hit determination in step S2304 is a big win (step S2305: Yes), the symbol random number of the hold information is compared with a predetermined symbol determination table Zt1 or Zt2 (see FIG. 8), Symbol determination is performed to determine which type of jackpot (per 16R length, per 16R short, per 4R short) corresponds to a predetermined value in the symbol determination table Zt (step S2306).

  In the symbol determination in step S2306, the first symbol determination table Zt1 is used for the winning ball to the first starting port 105, and the second symbol determination table Zt2 is used for the winning ball to the second starting port 106. Used. Then, a symbol representing the determination result of the symbol determination is set in the RAM 413 (step S2307), and the jackpot lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the win determination in step S2304 is not a big win (step S2305: No), a symbol indicating a loss is set in the RAM 413 (step S2308), and the big win lottery process is terminated.

(Fluctuation pattern judgment processing)
Next, processing contents of the variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the contents of the variation pattern determination process. In the variation pattern determination process, the main control unit 401 determines whether the determination result of the hit determination for the current hold information is a big hit (step S2401). If it is a big hit (step S2401: Yes), the variation pattern determination tables Ht2 and Ht4 (see FIG. 9 and FIG. 10) for the big hit are selected (step S2402).

  In step S2402, specifically, the variation pattern determination table Ht2 (see FIG. 9) is selected in the normal gaming state, and the variation pattern determination table Ht4 (see FIG. 10) is selected in the probability variation gaming state. If it is not a big hit (step S2401: No), that is, if it is a loss, the variation pattern determination tables Ht1 and Ht3 (see FIGS. 9 and 10) for the loss are selected (step S2403). In step S2403, specifically, the variation pattern determination table Ht1 (see FIG. 9) is selected in the normal gaming state, and the variation pattern determination table Ht3 (see FIG. 10) is selected in the probability variation gaming state.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 401 compares the variation pattern determination table Ht selected in either step S2402 or step S2403 with the variation pattern random number of the current hold information, and the variation pattern random number is determined as the variation pattern determination table. A variation pattern determination is performed to determine which variation pattern corresponds to Ht (step S2404), the determination result is set in the RAM 413 (step S2405), and the variation pattern determination process is terminated.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, the processing contents of the stop process will be described with reference to FIGS. 25-1 and 25-2. FIG. 25A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating the in-stop process performed by the main control unit. FIG. 25-2 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating the in-stop process performed by the main control unit. In the stop process, the CPU 411 of the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not a predetermined fixed time has elapsed since the change of the special symbol was stopped (step S2501).

  If the predetermined fixed time has not elapsed (step S2501: No), the processing is ended as it is. If the predetermined fixed time has elapsed (step S2501: Yes), the determining flag is turned OFF (step S2502), and it is determined whether or not the short-time game flag indicating the gaming state with the electric chew support function is ON (step). S2503). The short-time game flag is a flag set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. When the time-saving game flag is not ON (step S2503: No), the process proceeds to step S2508.

  If the short-time game flag is ON (step S2503: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the short-time game counter J indicating the remaining number of time-saving games is set as a new short-time game counter J (step S2504). The time-saving game counter J indicates the remaining number of games in the game state with the electric chew support function, and is a numerical value set to, for example, 70 times after the big hit. The setting of the short-time game counter J will be described later in the game state setting process (see FIG. 31). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game counter J is “0” (step S2505).

  When the time-short game counter J is “0” (step S2505: Yes), the time-short game flag is turned OFF (step S2506). Then, a right-handed notification end process for turning off the right-handed display unit 205 is executed (step S2507). On the other hand, when the time-saving game counter J is not “0” (step S2505: No), the process proceeds to step S2508. In step S2508, it is determined whether or not a high probability game flag indicating a high probability gaming state is ON (step S2508).

  In step S2508, when the high probability game flag is OFF (step S2508: No), the process proceeds to step S2512. When the high probability game flag is ON (step S2508: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the high probability game counter X indicating the remaining number of times of the high probability game state is set as a new high probability game counter X (step S2509). ).

  Specifically, the high probability game counter X indicates the remaining number of games in the probability variation game state, and is a numerical value set to 74 times, for example, after the jackpot ends. The setting of the highly reliable game counter X will be described later in the game state setting process (FIG. 31).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the high probability game counter X is “0” (step S2510). If the high probability game counter X is “0” (step S2510: Yes), the high probability game flag is turned OFF (step S2510: YES). Step S2511). When the highly probable game counter X is not “0” (step S2510: NO), the process proceeds to step S2512.

  In step S2512, it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit, and if it is not a big hit (step S2512: No), the processing is ended as it is. In step S2512, when the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S2512: Yes), the jackpot game flag is turned on (step S2513), and right-handed notification start processing for lighting the right-handed display unit 205 is executed. (Step S2514).

  Then, the time-shortage game counter J or the highly probable game counter X is set to “0” (step S2515). Thereafter, the short-time game flag or the high-probability game flag is turned off (step S2516), and the jackpot opening is started (step S2517). Thereafter, an opening command is set in the RAM 413 (step S2518), and the process ends.

(Large winnings processing)
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special prize opening process. In the big prize opening process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not the big hit game flag is set to ON (step S2601). If the big hit game flag is OFF (step S2601: No), the main control unit 401 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the jackpot game flag is ON (step S2601: Yes), the main control unit 401 determines whether or not it is opening (step S2602). Specifically, in step S2602, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening action pattern selected when the jackpot game flag is set to ON is being opened.

  If it is during opening (step S2602: Yes), the main control unit 401 performs an opening process (step S2603), and proceeds to step S2604. The details of the opening process will be described later with reference to FIG. If the opening is not in progress (step S2602: NO), the process proceeds to step S2604.

  Then, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S2604). If the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S2604: Yes), the opening process is performed (step S2605). The processing contents of the opening process will be described later with reference to FIG. If the special winning opening 109 is not being opened (step S2604: No), the process proceeds to step S2606.

  Then, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not it is during the interval (step S2606). If it is during the interval (step S2606: Yes), the interval process is performed (step S2607), and the process proceeds to step S2608. The processing contents of the interval processing will be described later with reference to FIG. If not in the interval (step S2606: No), the process proceeds to step S2608.

  The main control unit 401 determines whether ending is in progress (step S2608). If it is during ending (step S2608: Yes), an ending process will be performed (step S2609) and the special winning a prize mouth process will be complete | finished. The processing contents of the ending process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is not in the ending (step S2608: No), the special winning a prize mouth process is finished as it is.

(Opening process)
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the opening process. In the opening process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not a predetermined opening period has elapsed (step S2701). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S2701: NO), the opening process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening period has elapsed (step S2701: YES), the main control unit 401 ends the opening (step S2702), and sets the count value R of the round number counter to 1 (step S2703). Then, a round progress command is set in the RAM 413 (step S2704), and the opening of the first prize winning opening 109 is started (step S2705), and the opening process is ended.

  Here, the round progress command includes information indicating the value of the count value R of the round number counter (number of rounds). The round progress command set in step S2704 is output to the effect control unit 403 when the output process shown in step S1906 in FIG. 19 is executed.

(Processing during opening)
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the releasing process. In the open process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not the open period has elapsed (step S2801). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S2801: No), the main control unit 401 has won a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls in the large winning opening 109 while the large winning opening 109 is being opened. Is determined (step S2802). If there is no specified number of winnings (step S2802: NO), the in-release process is terminated.

  When the opening period has elapsed (step S2801: YES), or when a predetermined number of winnings have been made (step S2802: YES), the main control unit 401 closes the big winning port 109 (step S2803). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax of the selected special winning opening action pattern (step S2804). The Rmax of the special winning opening operation pattern is set to “16” when, for example, per 16R length and per 16R short, and is set to “4” when per 4R short.

  If the count value R of the round number counter does not match Rmax (step S2804: No), the interval is started (step S2805), and the open process is terminated. If the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax (step S2804: Yes), it is determined that the final round has been released, and ending is started (step S2806).

  When the ending is started, the main control unit 401 sets an ending command in the RAM 413 (step S2807) and ends the releasing process. This ending command includes information indicating the current jackpot ending period. The ending command is transmitted to the effect control unit 403 when the output process shown in step S1906 in FIG. 19 is executed.

(Interval processing)
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the interval processing. In the interval process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not a predetermined interval period has elapsed (step S2901). If the interval period has not elapsed (step S2901: No), the interval process is terminated as it is.

  If the interval period has elapsed (step S2901: YES), the main control unit 401 ends the interval (step S2902), and sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the count value R of the round number counter as a new count value R. (Step S2903). Then, a round progress command is set in the RAM 413 (step S2904). Subsequently, the main control unit 401 starts to open the R-round big winning opening 109 (step S2905), and ends the interval process.

(Ending process)
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the ending process. In the ending process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not a predetermined ending period has elapsed (step S3001). If the ending period has not elapsed (step S3001: No), the ending process is terminated as it is.

  If the ending period has elapsed (step S3001: Yes), the main control unit 401 ends the ending (step S3002), and resets the count value R of the round number counter to “0” (step S3003). And the game state setting process (refer FIG. 31) which sets the game state after this jackpot game is performed (step S3004). Then, the jackpot game flag is set to OFF (step S3005), a right-handed notification end process for turning off the right-handed display unit 205 is executed (step S3006), and the ending process is ended.

(Game state setting process)
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the game state setting process. In the game state setting process, first, the main control unit 401 sets a short-time game flag indicating that the game state has the electric chew support function to ON (step S3101), and sets the short-time game counter J to “70”. Setting is performed (step S3102). Then, a right-handed notification start process for turning on the right-handed display unit 205 is executed (step S3103). Then, a high-probability game flag indicating the high-probability game state is set to ON (step S3104). Then, the highly probable game counter X is set to “74” (step S3105), and the game state setting process is terminated.

(2. Processing performed by the Director of Production)
Next, a process performed by the production control unit 403a of the production control unit 403 will be described. Each process performed by the production control unit 403a described below is performed, for example, when the CPU 431 of the production control unit 403a executes a program stored in the ROM 432.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
First, the processing content of the effect timer interruption process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interrupt process. The production control unit 403a continuously performs a predetermined main production control process (not shown) during activation, and performs an production timer interruption process shown in FIG. For example, an interrupt is executed at 4 ms).

  In the effect timer interrupt process, the effect control unit 403a first performs a command reception process (see FIGS. 33-1 and 33-2) (step S3201). When the command receiving process is performed, the effect supervising unit 403a continues to set an accepted command when the effect button 118 or the cross key 119 accepts an operation from the player (see FIG. 36). ) Is performed (step S3202).

  Then, during the production using the movable combination 130, a mid-production process (see FIG. 37) for controlling the operation of the movable combination 130 is performed (step S3203). Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 403a performs a command output process (step S3204), and ends the effect timer interrupt process. When the effect timer interruption process is completed, the effect control unit 403a returns to the main effect control process. In the command output process, a command indicating information set in each storage area of the RAM 433 by a command reception process or an operation reception process is output to the image / sound control unit 403c and the lamp control unit 403b.

(Command reception processing)
Next, processing contents of the command reception processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 33-1 and 33-2. FIG. 33-1 is a flowchart (part 1) of the process contents of the command reception process. FIG. 33-2 is a flowchart (part 2) of the process content of the command reception process.

  In the command reception process shown in FIGS. 33-1 and 33-2, the effect supervising unit 403a first determines whether or not a pre-determination result is received from the main control unit 401 (step S3301). The preliminary determination result is a determination result in the preliminary determination process (see FIG. 21) of the main control unit 401. In the output process (see step S1906 in FIG. 19) in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 401, the main control unit 401 Is sent as a command.

  If the prior determination result has not been received (step S3301: NO), the process proceeds to step S3304. If the advance determination result has been received (step S3301: Yes), the advance determination information storage area 433d provided on the RAM 433 is updated (step S3302). Then, the pending number increase command is set in the RAM 433 (step S3303). The pending number increase command set in the RAM 433 is transmitted to the image / audio control unit 403c by the command output process (see step S3204 in FIG. 32) in the effect timer interruption process.

  Thereafter, the production control unit 403a determines whether a change start command has been received from the main control unit 401 (step S3304). The variation start command is a command set in the special symbol process of the main control unit 401 (see step S2211 in FIG. 22). If the change start command has not been received (step S3304: NO), the process proceeds to step S3306. If the change start command has been received (step S3304: YES), the production supervision unit 403a performs the production determination process for determining the production content of the production to be executed (step S3305), and proceeds to step S3306. Detailed processing contents of the effect determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3306, the production control unit 403a determines whether or not a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 401 (step S3306). The change stop command is a command set in the special symbol process of the main control unit 401 (see step S2214 in FIG. 22). If the change stop command has not been received (step S3306: NO), the process proceeds to step S3308. If the change stop command has been received (step S3306: YES), the production supervision unit 403a performs the production end process (see FIG. 40) for ending the production being executed and setting the production mode (step S3307).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the image / sound control command transmitted when the effect button 118 is pressed a predetermined number of times is received from the image / sound control unit 403c (step S3308). The image / sound control command is a command that is set in the button / hit directing effect processing of the image / sound control unit 403c, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 42-1 and 42-2. This is a freeze effect command for performing an effect, a confirmed effect command for performing a confirmed repeated hit effect, or a repeated hit reflection command for reflecting a press on the effect button 118 to the effect each time.

  If no image / sound control command has been received in step S3308 (step S3308: NO), the process proceeds to step S3310. If an image / sound control command has been received (step S3308: Yes), a command setting process for setting a command for the lamp control unit corresponding to the received image / sound control command is performed (step S3309). Details of the command setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the production control unit 403a determines whether an opening command has been received from the main control unit 401 (step S3310). The opening command is a command set in the stop process of the main control unit 401 (see step S2518 in FIG. 25-2). If the opening command has not been received (step S3310: NO), the process proceeds to step S3312.

  If the opening command has been received (step S3310: YES), the production supervision unit 403a performs a hit production selection process for selecting a jackpot production to be performed during the big jackpot (step S3311), and proceeds to step S3312. For example, in the jackpot effect selection process, the effect supervising unit 403a selects a win effect for 4R short win if winning per 4R short win.

  In step S3312, the production supervising unit 403a determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control unit 401 (step S3312). The ending command is a command set in the releasing process of the main control unit 401 (see step S2807 in FIG. 28). If an ending command has not been received (step S3312: NO), the process proceeds to step S3314.

  When the ending command has been received (step S3312: Yes), the production control unit 403a performs an ending effect selection process for selecting an ending effect to be performed at the end of the jackpot effect (step S3313), and proceeds to step S3314. .

  In step S3314, the production control unit 403a determines whether a round progress command has been received from the main control unit 401 (step S3314). The round progress command is a command set in the opening process of the main control unit 401 (see step S2704 in FIG. 27). If the round progress command has not been received (step S3314: No), the production control unit 403a ends the command reception process. If the round progress command has been received (step S3314: Yes), the production supervision unit 403a performs a round production progress process for controlling the production corresponding to the round of the jackpot game that has progressed (step S3315). Exit.

(Production decision processing)
Next, the effect determination process shown in step S3305 of FIG. 33-1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect determination process. In the effect determination process, the effect control unit 403a analyzes the change start command received in the command reception process shown in FIG. 33-1 and FIG. Information indicating special symbol variation time), gaming state, etc. is acquired.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 403a refers to a mode flag indicating the current effect mode set using the effect mode table Mt (see FIG. 16) (step S3402). Then, a hold number subtraction process for subtracting “1” from the current hold number is performed (step S3403). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S3404). When it is not a big hit (step S3404: No), the variation production pattern table Et1 for losing (see FIG. 14-1) is selected (step S3405). If it is a big hit (step S3404: Yes), the big effect variation effect pattern table Et2 (see FIG. 14-2) is selected (step S3406).

  Thereafter, a variation effect pattern selection process is performed using the selected variation effect pattern table Et (step S3407). Then, a notice effect pattern selection process for selecting a notice effect such as a step-up notice effect or a cut-in notice effect is executed (step S3408). Thereafter, a change effect start command is set in the RAM 433 (step S3409), and the effect determination process ends.

(Command setting process)
Next, the command setting process shown in step S3309 of FIG. 33-1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the command setting processing. In the command setting process, the production control unit 403a
It is determined whether a continuous hitting reflection command is received from the image / sound control unit 403c (step S3501). The continuous hitting reflection command is a command output from the image / sound control unit 403c in response to the pressing of the effect button 118 until the predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) is pressed within the effective period of the button continuous hitting effect. (See step S4207 in FIG. 42-1).

  If it is determined in step S3501 that a continuous hitting reflection command has not been received (step S3501: No), the process proceeds to step S3503. When the repeated hit reflection command is received (step S3501: Yes), a ramp repeated hit reflection command for performing a ramp effect in synchronization with the repeated hit reflection effect displayed on the image display unit 104 is set in the RAM 433 (step S3502). . The lamp continuous hitting reflection command set in the RAM 433 is transmitted to the lamp control unit 403b by the command output process (see step S3204 in FIG. 32) of the effect timer interruption process.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether a freeze effect command has been received from the image / sound controller 403c (step S3503). The freeze effect command is a case where the freeze repeated striking effect is executed, and image / sound control is performed to stop the effect when a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) is pressed within a predetermined effective period. This command is output from the unit 403c (see step S4211 in FIG. 42-2).

  If a freeze effect command has not been received in step S3503 (step S3503: No), the process proceeds to step S3507. When the freeze effect command is received (step S3503: Yes), drive data for operating the button lock motor 360 to lock the effect button 118 is set in the RAM 433 (step S3504), and the lock operation is being performed. The lock operation flag shown is set to ON (step S3505).

  Then, a lamp freeze effect command for stopping the lamp effect in synchronization with the image is set in the RAM 433 (step S3506). The lamp freeze effect command set in the RAM 433 is transmitted to the lamp control unit 403b by the command output process (see step S3204 in FIG. 32) of the effect timer interruption process.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a confirmed effect command has been received from the image / sound control unit 403c (step S3507). The confirmed effect command is a case where a confirmed repeated strike effect is being executed, and when a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) is pressed within a predetermined effective period, the level of the indicator 1810 is set to the upper limit value (MAX). This is a command output from the image / sound controller 403c (see step S4214 in FIG. 42-2).

  In step S3507, when the confirmed effect command is not received (step S3507: No), the command setting process is terminated. When the confirmed effect command is received (step S3507: Yes), the lamp determined effect command for performing the lamp effect in synchronization with the confirmed effect displayed on the image display unit 104 is set in the RAM 433 (step S3508). The setting process ends. The finalized lamp effect command set in the RAM 433 is transmitted to the lamp control unit 403b by the command output process (see step S3204 in FIG. 32) of the effect timer interrupt process.

(Operation reception process)
Next, the operation reception process shown in step S3202 of FIG. 32 will be described using FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the operation reception processing. In the operation reception process shown in FIG. 36, the CPU 431 of the effect supervising unit 403a determines whether or not the effect button is ON (step S3601). The effect button 118 being ON means that the effect button sensor 370 is in a non-detected state in which the detected part 381 of the effect button 118 is not detected (see FIG. 3-4), and more specifically, the effect button The sensor 370 detects a change from a non-light receiving state in which light from the light emitting unit is not received to a light receiving state in which light is received. If the effect button is OFF (step S3601: No), the operation acceptance process is terminated as it is.

  If the effect button 118 is ON (step S3601: Yes), an effect button command is set in the RAM 433 (step S3602). The set effect button command is transmitted to the image / audio control unit 403c and the lamp control unit 403b in the effect timer interruption process shown in FIG.

  The effect button command is set each time the effect button sensor 370 detects a switch from the non-light receiving state to the light receiving state. That is, just because the player holds the state where the effect button 118 is pressed, that is, because the light reception state is continuously detected by the effect button sensor 370 without switching the state, it is always (multiple times). ) The command is not set.

(Processing during production)
Next, the in-effect process shown in step S3203 of FIG. 32 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the effect processing. In the effect processing, the effect supervising unit 403a determines whether it is the effect switching timing for switching the effect (step S3701). The effect switching timing is a predetermined timing, for example, at the start or end of the button striking effect, at the start of the reach effect, or at the start of the effect using the movable accessory 130.

  If it is not the effect switching timing (step S3701: NO), the process proceeds to step S3703. When it is an effect switching timing (step S3701: Yes), an effect switching command is set in the RAM 433 (step S3702). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the lock operation flag indicating that the lock operation is being performed is ON (step S3703). The lock operation flag is a flag that is set to ON in the command setting process illustrated in FIG. 35 when starting the operation of bringing the effect button 118 into the locked state (see step S3505 in FIG. 35). If the lock operation flag is OFF (step S3703: NO), the process proceeds to step S3705.

  If the lock operation flag is ON (step S3703: YES), the button lock operation in-process is executed (step S3704). Details of the process during the button lock operation will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, it is determined whether it is a button lock release timing (step S3705). Specifically, the button lock release timing is a timing at which the button striking effect ends and shifts to super reach, for example, a predetermined effect switching timing at which the freeze state is released.

  If it is not the button unlock timing (step S3705: NO), the process proceeds to step S3709. If it is the button unlock timing (step S3705: Yes), it is determined whether or not the effect button 118 is locked (step S3706).

  If the effect button 118 is not locked (step S3706: NO), the process proceeds to step S3709. If the effect button 118 is locked (step S3706: YES), drive data for operating the button lock motor 360 to release the effect button 118 is set in the RAM 433 (step S3707). Then, a release operation flag indicating that the release operation is being performed is set to ON (step S3708).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the release operation flag is ON (step S3709). If the release operation flag is OFF (step S3709: NO), the rendering process is terminated as it is. When the release operation flag is ON (step S3709: Yes), the button lock release operation in-process is executed (step S3710), and the in-effect process is terminated. Details of the button unlocking process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Processing during button lock operation)
Next, the button lock operation in-process shown in step S3704 in FIG. 37 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the button lock operation in-process. In the button locking operation process, the effect supervising unit 403a determines whether or not the effect button sensor 370 is in a non-detection state where the detected portion 381 of the effect button 118 is not detected (step S3801). When it is not in the non-detection state (step S3801: No), that is, when the effect button sensor 370 is detecting the detected portion 381 as shown in FIG. finish.

  When the effect button sensor 370 is in a non-detection state where the detected part 381 is not detected (step S3801: Yes), specifically, the effect button sensor 370 detects the detected part 381 as shown in FIG. If not, the driving of the button lock motor 360 is completed (step S3802). Then, the lock operation flag is turned off (step S3803), and the button lock operation in-process is terminated.

(Processing during button lock release)
Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the processing during button lock release operation shown in step S3710 of FIG. 37 will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the button unlocking operation in-process. In the button unlocking process, the effect supervising unit 403a determines whether or not the effect button sensor 370 is in a detection state in which the detected portion 381 of the effect button 118 is detected (step S3901). If it is not in the detected state (step S3901: No), that is, if it is in the detected state where the effect button sensor 370 has not detected the detected portion 381 as shown in FIG. finish.

  When the production button sensor 370 is in a detection state of detecting the detected part 381 (step S3901: Yes), specifically, the production button sensor 370 detects the detected part 381 as shown in FIG. If it is, the driving of the button lock motor 360 is completed (step S3902). Then, the release operation flag is set to OFF (step S3903), and the button lock release operation in-process is terminated.

(Production end processing)
Next, the effect end process shown in step S3307 of FIG. 33-1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect end process. In the effect ending process, the effect supervising unit 403a analyzes the variable stop command received in the command receiving process shown in FIG. 33-1 (step S4001), and acquires information indicating the stopped special symbol, game state, and the like. .

  Thereafter, using the effect mode table Mt (see FIG. 16), a mode flag indicating the set current effect mode is referred to (step S4002). Then, it is determined whether or not information indicating a big hit is included in the change stop command (step S4003). When the information indicating the big hit is included (step S4003: Yes), the mode flag setting process is performed using the production mode table Mt (step S4004). In the mode flag setting process in step S4004, specifically, the mode flag “1” indicating the probability variation mode is set. Thereafter, the mode residual variation count M in the probability variation mode is set to “70” (step S4005), and the process proceeds to step S4012.

  In step S4003, when the information indicating the jackpot is not included (step S4003: No), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “1” indicating the probability variation mode or “2” indicating the special mode (step S4003). S4006). When the mode flag is not “1” or “2” (step S4006: No), the process proceeds to step S4012.

  In step S4006, when the mode flag is “1” or “2” (step S4006: Yes), a new mode residual fluctuation count M is measured by subtracting “1” from the mode residual fluctuation count M ( Step S4007). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the mode residual fluctuation count M is “0” (step S4008). If the mode residual fluctuation count M is not “0” (step S4008: No), the process proceeds to step S4012.

  In step S4008, when the mode residual fluctuation count M is “0” (step S4008: Yes), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “1” indicating the probability change mode (step S4009). When the mode flag is “1” (step S4009: Yes), the mode flag is set to “2” indicating the special mode (step S4010). Then, the mode remaining fluctuation count M in the special mode is set to “4” (step S4011).

  Thereafter, a change effect end command for ending the change effect is set in the RAM 433 (step S4012), and the effect end process is ended. In step S4009, when the mode flag is not “1” indicating the probability variation mode (step S4009: No), that is, when the mode flag is “2” indicating the special mode, the mode flag indicates the normal mode. “0” is set (step S4013), and the process proceeds to step S4012.

(3. Processing performed by the image / sound controller)
Next, processing performed by the image / sound control unit 403c will be described in detail. Each process performed by the image / sound control unit 403c described below is performed, for example, when the CPU 441 of the image / sound control unit 403c executes a program stored in the ROM 442.

(Image / sound control processing)
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the image / sound control processing. In FIG. 41, the image / sound controller 403c executes image control processing for controlling image output by setting layers at a predetermined layer switching timing (step S4101). Then, the voice control process is executed (step S4102). After that, it is determined whether or not the button continuous striking effect using the effect button 118 is being performed (step S4103).

  Specifically, the button repeated hitting effect is any one of the fluctuation effect pattern Ep51 (normal hitting effect), the fluctuation effect pattern Ep62 (definite repeated hitting effect), or the fluctuation effect pattern Ep63 (freeze repeated hitting effect). If the button is not repeatedly produced (step S4103: No), the process proceeds to step S4105. If it is during the button repeated striking effect (step S4103: Yes), the button striking striking effect processing (see FIGS. 42-1 and 42-2) is executed (step S4104), and it is determined whether or not the effect switching command is received. (Step S4105).

  The effect switching command is a command that is set in the processing during the effect production by the effect supervising unit 403a (see step S3702 in FIG. 37). The effect switching command is a command transmitted from the effect supervising unit 403a at the timing when each of the consecutive hit effects of the freeze repeated hit effect, the confirmed consecutive hit effect, or the normal hit effect is finished, for example, when super reach is started.

  When the effect switching command is not received (step S4105: No), the image / sound control process is terminated as it is. When the effect switching command is received (step S4105: YES), the switching data for effect switching is set in the RAM 443 and the VRAM 444 (step S4106), and the image / audio control process is terminated.

  The switching data is, for example, image data or audio data for performing a super reach after the freeze repeated striking effect, after the confirmed repetitive striking effect, or after the normal repetitive striking effect, and further confirming the effect symbol. Each data set in the RAM 443 and the VRAM 444 is output at a predetermined timing.

(Processing during button striking effect)
Next, with reference to FIG. 42-1 and FIG. 42-2, the button hitting effect mid-process shown in step S 4104 of FIG. FIG. 42-1 is a flowchart (part 1) showing the processing content of the button repeated striking effect processing. FIG. 42-2 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating the processing content of the button repeated striking effect processing. 42A and 42B, the image / audio control unit 403c determines whether or not the effect button 118 is in a valid period (step S4201). If it is not during the effective period of the effect button 118 (step S4201: No), the button repeated effect in-process is terminated as it is.

  If it is during the effective period of the effect button 118 (step S4201: Yes), it is determined whether an effect button command has been received from the effect control unit 403a (step S4202). The effect button command is a command set in the operation reception process of the effect control unit 403a (see step S3602 in FIG. 36).

  When the effect button command is not received (step S4202: NO), the button repeated hit effect processing is ended as it is. When the effect button command is received (step S4202: YES), whether or not the freeze effect data or the final effect data has already been set by pressing the effect button 118 a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). Determination is made (step S4203). The freeze effect data is set in the VRAM 444 in step S4211 to be described later, and the confirmed effect data is set in the VRAM 444 in step S4213 to be described later.

  If the data for freeze effect or the data for finalized effect has already been set (step S4203: Yes), the process during button repeated effect is ended as it is. If the freeze effect data or the final effect data has not been set (step S4203: No), “1” is added to the number K of button presses during the button stroke effect (step S4204). Then, it is determined whether or not the button press count K is “10”, which is a predetermined count (step S4205).

  When the number K of button presses is not “10” (step S4205: No), continuous hit reflection data for reflecting the press on the effect button 118 in the effect each time is set in the RAM 443 and the VRAM 444 (step S4206). The repeated hit reflection data is composed of image data and audio data, and is data for reflecting the pressing of the effect button 118 in the effect (see FIGS. 18-1 (2) and 18-2 (3)).

  Then, a continuous hitting reflection command for transmitting to the lamp control unit 403b via the production control unit 403a is set in the RAM 443 (step S4207), and the button continuous hitting effect processing is ended. Note that the lamp control unit 403b can perform a lamp effect synchronized with the continuous hit reflection effect displayed on the image display unit 104 by receiving the ramp continuous hit reflection command via the effect control unit 403a. Yes.

  In step S4205, when the number K of button presses becomes “10” (step S4205: Yes), it is determined whether or not the variable effect pattern Ep63 for performing the freeze repeated striking effect is being executed (step S4208). When the variation effect pattern Ep63 is being executed (step S4208: Yes), the effect symbol control process for determining the stop position of the effect symbol is executed (step S4209). Details of the effect symbol control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the freeze effect data is set in the RAM 443 and the VRAM 444 (step S4210). The freeze effect data includes image data and audio data, and is data that stops the effect and holds the stopped state (see FIG. 18-5). Thereafter, a freeze effect command to be transmitted to the lamp control unit 403b via the effect control unit 403a is set in the RAM 443 (step S4211), and the button repeated effect processing is ended. The lamp control unit 403b can stop the lamp effect in synchronization with the stop of the effect by the image display unit 104 or the speaker 114 by receiving the lamp freeze effect command via the effect control unit 403a. It has become.

  In step S4208, when the variation effect pattern Ep63 is not being executed (step S4208: No), it is determined whether or not the variation effect pattern Ep62 for performing the finalized striking effect is being executed (step S4212). When the variation effect pattern Ep62 is not being executed (step S4212: No), that is, when the normal repeated effect with the variation effect pattern Ep51 is being executed, the process during the button repeated effect is ended as it is. Note that, when the normal hit effect is being executed, after the button press count K becomes “10”, no matter how much the player presses the effect button 118, the press of the effect button 118 is reflected in the effect. Not to be.

  When the variation effect pattern Ep62 is being executed (step S4212: Yes), the final effect data is set in the RAM 443 and the VRAM 444 (step S4213). The confirmed effect data is image data and audio data, and is data for setting the indicator 1810 to an upper limit (MAX) (see FIG. 18-4). Thereafter, a confirmed effect command to be transmitted to the lamp control unit 403b via the effect control unit 403a is set in the RAM 443 (step S4214), and the button repeated effect processing is terminated.

  The lamp control unit 403b can perform a lamp effect synchronized with the effect by the image display unit 104 or the speaker 114 by receiving the lamp finalization command via the effect control unit 403a. In this flowchart, each data set in the RAM 443 and the VRAM 444 is output at a predetermined timing. Further, the number K of button presses is reset to “0” at the end of the button hitting effect, for example.

(Direction design control processing)
Next, the contents of the effect symbol control process shown in step S4209 of FIG. 42-1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect symbol control process. In FIG. 43, if the image / sound control unit 403c stops the third effect symbol at the timing of receiving the effect button command (the timing at which the player operates the effect button 118), the third effect symbol on the active line. Stop timing is determined as to whether or not the operation stops (step S4301).

  As a result of the stop timing determination, if it is not the effective line timing at which the third effect symbol stops on the effective line (step S4302: No), the effect symbol control process is terminated as it is. If it is the effective line timing (step S4302: Yes), the standby time until the third effect symbol being scrolled deviates from the effective line is set (step S4303), and the effect symbol control process is terminated.

(4. Processing performed by the lamp controller)
Next, the processing performed by the lamp control unit 403b will be described in detail. Each process performed by the lamp control unit 403b described below is performed, for example, when the CPU 451 of the lamp control unit 403b executes a program stored in the ROM 452.

(Ramp control processing)
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the lamp control processing. The lamp control unit 403b determines whether or not a variation production start command has been received from the production control unit 403a (step S4401). The change effect start command is a command set in the effect determination process performed by the effect control unit 403a (see step S3409 in FIG. 34). When the change effect start command is not received (step S4401: NO), the process proceeds to step S4404.

  When the change effect start command is received (step S4401: YES), the change effect start command is analyzed (step S4402). Then, effect data (lighting data) for lighting the panel lamp Lp and the lamp of the movable accessory 130 is set in the RAM 453 (step S4403). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a lamp continuous hitting reflection command has been received from the production control unit 403a (step S4404). The lamp continuous hitting reflection command is a command set in the command setting process of the production control unit 403a (see step S3502 in FIG. 35).

  If the ramp continuous hitting reflection command has not been received (step S4404: NO), the process proceeds to step S4406. When the ramp continuous hitting reflection command is received (step S4404: YES), the continuous hitting reflection data for performing the lamp effect is set in the RAM 453 (step S4405).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a lamp freeze effect command has been received (step S4406). The lamp freeze effect command is a command set in the command setting process of the effect control unit 403a (see step S3506 in FIG. 35). When the lamp freeze effect command has not been received (step S4406: NO), the process proceeds to step S4408. When the lamp freeze effect command is received (step S4406: YES), freeze effect data for stopping the lamp effect is set in the RAM 453 (step S4407). The freeze effect data is lighting control data for maintaining the lighting state and extinguishing state of the lamp for a predetermined period.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a lamp finalization command has been received (step S4408). The lamp determined effect command is a command set in the command setting process of the effect control unit 403a (see step S3508 in FIG. 35). When the finalized effect command for lamp is not received (step S4408: No), the process proceeds to step S4410. When the determined effect command for lamp is received (step S4408: Yes), the determined effect data for performing the lamp effect is set in the RAM 453 (step S4409).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not an effect switching command has been received (step S4410). The effect switching command is a command that is set in the processing during the effect production by the effect supervising unit 403a (see step S3702 in FIG. 37). The effect switching command is a command transmitted from the effect supervising unit 403a at the timing when each of the consecutive hit effects of the freeze repeated hit effect, the confirmed consecutive hit effect, or the normal hit effect is finished, for example, when super reach is started.

  When the effect switching command is not received (step S4410: No), the lamp control process is terminated as it is. When the effect switching command is received (step S4410: Yes), the switching data for effect switching is set in the RAM 453 (step S4411), and the lamp control process is terminated.

  The switching data is, for example, lighting data of various lamps for performing super reach after the freeze repeated striking effect, after the confirmed repetitive striking effect, or after the normal repetitive striking effect, and further confirming the effect symbol. Each data set in the RAM 453 is output at a predetermined timing.

(Modified example of button striking effect)
Next, a modified example of the button repeated striking effect according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 to 48. In this modified example, an explanation will be given of an effect of causing the movable accessory 130 to advance from the retracted position by repeatedly hitting the effect button 118 by the player.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example of the button repeated striking effect. 45, (1) shows a request screen 4501 that prompts the user to press the effect button 118 after the reach effect has been developed. On the request screen 4501, an image showing the effect button 118 is blinked to further prompt the player to press the effect button 118. The image display unit 104 displays a symbol screen 4502 indicating reach production. Of the three effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3, only the third effect symbol Ez3 is scrolled on the symbol screen 4502 in a translucent state.

  On the display screen of (1), when the player hits the effect button 118 repeatedly, the display screen changes to (2). The display screen of (2) shows a state in which the movable accessory 130 has started an advancing operation when the player presses the effect button 118 a plurality of times. For example, when the player presses the effect button 118 once, the movable accessory 130 moves in the advance direction by a predetermined amount. When the player further presses down the effect button 118 from the state (2) (sequential hitting), the screen transitions to one of the display screens of FIGS. 46, 47, and 48 according to the already selected variation effect pattern. .

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example of the normal continuous striking effect. As shown in FIG. 46, when the player hits the effect button 118 repeatedly, the movable accessory 130 moves in the advance direction. However, when the movable accessory 130 advances to a certain position, after that, for example, it is moved five times in a predetermined advance direction by pressing down, and it is difficult to reflect the pressing of the effect button 118 as an effect. In the present embodiment, when the effect button 118 is pressed 10 times, the movable accessory 130 is not advanced even if the effect button 118 is pressed further.

  The button repeated striking effect according to this modification suggests the reliability of subsequent effects depending on how far the movable accessory 130 has advanced. After the regular striking effect, the game shifts to super reach, which is a further development of reach production.

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example of the confirmed repeated hit effect. As shown in FIG. 47, when the player repeatedly strikes the effect button 118, the movable accessory 130 moves in the advance direction. When the player presses the effect button 118 a predetermined number of times, the movable accessory 130 moves to advance. An effect image 4701 is displayed on the image display unit 104 to emphasize the advancement of the movable accessory 130. Since the movable accessory 130 is positioned at the center of the image display unit 104, the symbol screen 4702 is displayed at the lower right of the image display unit 104. The confirmed consecutive hit effect in which the movable accessory 130 moves to the advance position is an effect that indicates the jackpot confirmation. After the finalized strike effect, the process shifts to super reach as in the case of the normal hit effect.

  FIG. 48 is an explanatory view showing a modified example of the freeze repeated striking effect. As shown in FIG. 48, when the player strikes the effect button 118 repeatedly, the movable accessory 130 moves in the advance direction. When the player repeatedly strikes the effect button 118 a predetermined number of times, the movement of the movable accessory 130 is stopped and the stopped state is held. When the effect screen is stopped, the third effect symbol Ez3 on the symbol screen 4502 is stopped in a semi-transparent state at a position deviated from the effective line. Strictly speaking, the third effect symbol Ez3 is displayed in a non-scrolling state that fluctuates. In the request screen 4501, the blinking of the image showing the effect button 118 is stopped.

  Further, various lamps such as lamps and panel lamps Lp included in the movable accessory 130 are lit while being turned on, and are kept turned off when being turned off. Also, the sound being output is stopped and silenced. Such a freeze effect is maintained for a predetermined period. While the freeze effect is being performed, the effect button 118 is locked in the pressed operation state, and the effect button 118 cannot be pressed.

  The timing at which the production is stopped and the lock is released is, for example, the same timing as the timing at which the normal continuous strike production or the finalized strike production is developed into super reach. That is, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the production is stopped, the process shifts to super reach, as in the case of the normal continuous production effect or the fixed continuous production effect. Then, the third effect symbol Ez3 resumes scrolling fluctuation. Further, various lamps such as the panel lamp Lp, which have been kept in the lighting mode, resume blinking in a predetermined lighting mode. Then, at the symbol determination timing, the three effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped on the active line, and the game is shifted to the jackpot gaming state.

  When the movable accessory 130 is moved to the front surface of the image display unit 104 to be in a frozen state as in this modification, the effect symbols are made visible to the player in the frozen state. Moreover, the timing which cancels | releases a freeze state is set as the timing (effect switching timing or symbol determination timing) which does not prevent subsequent effects.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the player presses the effect button 118 a predetermined number of times during the button striking effect, that is, when the player pays attention to the effect by participating in the game. The production was stopped. Therefore, the player does not mistakenly think that the player is in a standby state in which no hold information is stored, and the player can easily recognize the stoppage (freeze) of the effect.

  In addition, by repeatedly hitting the effect button 118, the player can be surprised that the pachinko gaming machine 100 has failed, and the player can be surprised. In addition, the player can be raised to the point that it may be a big hit due to the sudden occurrence of the stoppage of the production. Thus, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to surprise and elevate the player by stopping the effect while allowing the player to easily recognize the stop of the effect.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect is set to the frozen state, if the effect button 118 is operated, the effect button 118 is locked in the operation state (pressed state). Therefore, the player freezes the effect, and can not operate because the operation button 118 is held in the operation state even when the operation button 118 is operated. Therefore, the player can easily recognize the stop of the effect (freeze). In addition, it is possible to give a great impact to the player that the pachinko gaming machine 100 has failed.

  Furthermore, the player can be lifted up to be a big hit by the occurrence of a unique event of the effect button 118 being locked. As described above, according to the present embodiment, by locking the effect button 118, the player can be surprised by stopping the effect and locking the effect button 118 while allowing the player to easily recognize the stop of the effect. And can be raised.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation state is held for the effect button 118 when the operation input is pressed a predetermined number of times during the button hit effect. Therefore, when the effect button 118 is repeatedly hit, the effect button 118 does not return to the non-operating state, and the player can be surprised that the pachinko gaming machine 100 has been damaged. .

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the freeze effect is a rare effect that is performed only at the time of the big hit, it can be shown that the pachinko gaming machine 100 suddenly broke down and reached a big hit, giving a big shock to the player it can. In addition, a player who has won a jackpot via the freeze effect can play a game in anticipation of the freeze effect or the lock of the effect button 118 during the button effect after the next change. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's consciousness of participating in the button production, and to allow the player to participate in the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in a special stop mode different from the normal stop mode for a predetermined period during which the effect is stopped during the freeze repeated striking effect. Therefore, it is possible to make it appear as if the changing production symbol has stopped without misleading the player that the production symbol has been confirmed. Therefore, the stop of the production can be emphasized more, and the player can be more surprised and uplifted.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko game machine 101 Game board 104 Image display part 105 1st starting opening 106 2nd starting opening 118 Production button 130 Movable accessory 401 Main control part 411 CPU
412 ROM
413 RAM
403 Production control unit 403a Production control unit 403b Lamp control unit 403c Image / sound control unit 431 CPU
432 ROM
433 RAM
1860 Operation unit 1861 Reception unit 1862 Production unit 1863 Determination unit 1864 Special production unit 1865 First special production unit 1866 Second special production unit 1867 Holding unit

Claims (2)

An operation means capable of taking an operated state of operation or a non-operation state of not being operated;
Accepting means for accepting an operation input by the operation means transitioning from the non-operation state to the operation state;
Holding means for holding the operating means in the operating state;
Production means for producing by establishing the start condition;
Determining means for determining the production time performed by the production means;
With
The production means is
When an operation input is accepted by the accepting means, a special effecting means for performing a special effect until a predetermined time elapses among the effect times determined by the determining means,
The special production means is
When a specific condition is satisfied, a stop effect is performed to stop the progress of the special effect before the predetermined time has elapsed,
The holding means is
A gaming machine characterized in that, when a stop effect is performed by the special effect unit, the operation unit is held in the operation state when an operation input is received by the reception unit. The special production means is
Performing a first special effect that reflects the operation input received by the accepting means in the effect, and performing a second special effect when a plurality of operation inputs are received during the first special effect;
When a predetermined number of operation inputs are received among the plurality of operation inputs by the receiving means, a stop effect is performed to stop the progress of the first special effect,
The said holding | maintenance means hold | maintains the said operation means in the said operation state, if the operation input is received by the said reception means when the said stop production is performed by the said special production | presentation means. Gaming machine.

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