JP2013144247A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To give a game player expectation caused by a continuous notice performance without applying any feeling of boring to the game player.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 100 comprises a prediction performance section 305, a continuous performance section 306, and an agitation performance section 307. The prediction performance section 305 performs a prediction retention performance displaying prediction retention suggesting a possibility containing information that is advantageous to a game player in the result of advance decision on the basis of the result of the advance decision. The continuous performance section 306 performs a series of continuous prediction performances over a plurality of variations with respect to one retention ball on the basis of the result of advance decision. The agitation performance section 307 performs the agitation performance suggesting a possibility of starting the continuous advance performance at a variation where the continuous notice performance is not carried out by the continuous performance section 306 under a predetermined rate. In addition, the agitation performance section 307 executes the agitation performance at a higher rate in the case that the prediction retention performance is performed than in the case that the prediction retention performance is not carried out by the prediction performance section 305.

Description

  The present invention determines whether or not the game ball won at the start opening is a big hit, performs a sign hold display effect that suggests that the determination result is an advantageous determination result for the player, and a plurality of variations It relates to a gaming machine that performs a series of continuous notice productions.

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

  In addition, when a winning of a game ball to a specific starting point is detected during the change of the special symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the right of the jackpot lottery for the game ball is suspended, This is generally done after the current fluctuation is completed. In addition, pachinko gaming machines having a main control board for performing a pre-determination process for determining whether or not the reserved right is a big hit before starting to change the game ball are widely used.

  Such a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect control board that performs an effect upon receiving the result of the determination of the jackpot random number by the main control board. The effect control board controls the image display unit provided in the center of the game board, and moves, for example, three rows of effect symbols (numbers, characters, symbols, etc.) from top to bottom in accordance with the special symbol variation display. The display is changed as follows. Then, in the case of a big hit, the image display unit is controlled so that the same or related effect symbols are arranged on a certain line (effective line).

  Some effect control boards perform a series of continuous notice effects at a predetermined ratio over a plurality of consecutive fluctuations with respect to one fluctuation based on a pre-reading result that is a processing result of a prior determination process (for example, the following) (See Patent Document 1). Note that the frequency of occurrence of the continuous notice effect is set low enough not to reduce the reliability with respect to the jackpot of the continuous notice effect.

  Some pachinko game machine effect control boards notify a player that a continuous notice effect will be performed by stopping and displaying specific effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as “chance eyes”) for all effect symbols. Further, even when the continuous notice effect is not performed, it is common to perform a roaring effect that gives the player a sense of expectation for the continuous notice effect at a predetermined ratio. The roaring effect is, for example, an effect of stopping and displaying the above-mentioned chance on some effect symbols. Note that the frequency of occurrence of the roaring effect is set so low that the reliability with respect to the start of the continuous notice effect of the roaring effect is not lowered, so that the roaring effect is not frequently generated.

  Moreover, there existed some which displayed the reliability with respect to the jackpot of the prefetch result as a sign hold using an image display part (for example, refer patent document 2 below). Such a pachinko gaming machine is more reliable for jackpots when displaying the sign hold and performing the continuous notice effect for the sign hold than when displaying the sign hold display. Therefore, the player expects the start of the continuous notice effect when the sign hold display is performed.

JP 2010-4925 A JP-A-2005-441

  However, in the above-described conventional technology, when the continuous notice effect is not performed, the player performs the turn effect at a predetermined ratio regardless of the presence or absence of the sign hold display. There was a problem of giving a feeling of boredom.

  Specifically, although the sign hold display is given to the player with a sense of expectation for winning the jackpot via the continuous notice effect, the sign hold display is started because the occurrence frequency of the roar effect is low. Until the change to the sign hold, the player was bored.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of continuously giving a sense of expectation for a continuous notice effect without boring the player in order to solve the problems caused by the above-described conventional technology.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is configured to perform a special game advantageous to the player by entering the game ball into the start port provided on the game board. A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying a symbol indicating the result of the determination by the determination means after the symbol is variably displayed; and the symbol display control means is variably displayed. When a game ball enters the start opening when the game is in progress, a storage unit that stores the right of determination by the determination unit as a holding ball, and a holding ball stored in the storage unit with respect to the holding ball Prior to starting the variable display, the pre-determining means for determining in advance whether or not to play the special game, and the effect design is changed in accordance with the start of the symbol variable display by the symbol display control means. When the change effect is executed by the change effect execution means and the change effect execution means for performing the change effect that stops the display of the effect design at the time of the stop display of the design, the prior determination means Special notice effect execution means capable of performing a special notice effect different from a normal notice effect based on a result of the prior determination, and the variation effect execution means is configured to perform the special notice effect execution means by the special notice effect execution means. When a notice effect is performed, it is suggested that the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the first display mode indicating that the special notice effect is performed, and then the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the first display mode. The special notice effect is performed by the first change effect executing means for performing the first change effect including the first roar effect and the special notice effect executing means. In the case where it is not indicated, the second display that stops and displays the effect symbol in the second display mode indicating that the special notice effect is not performed after suggesting that the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the first display mode. And a second variation effect executing means for performing a second variation effect including a snarling effect.

  According to the present invention, there is an effect that it is possible to continuously give a sense of expectation for the start of the continuous notice effect without boring the player.

It is a front view which shows an example of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the functional structure of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the main process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the start port SW process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the preliminary determination process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for probability variation big hits. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for normal jackpots. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for latency, small hits, and deviation. It is the flowchart which showed the process during stop which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the big prize mouth process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect main control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the production timer interruption process which a production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception process which an effect supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit / small hitting sign hold display lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the forefront sign hold display lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the sign reserve display display lottery table for loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit form selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the form selection table for small hits / reach. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the continuous notice effect start process which CPU of an effect supervision part performs. It is a timing chart which shows the ON / OFF timing of each flag in a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot continuous notice effect execution lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the continuous notice effect execution lottery table for losing. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation selection process which an production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the change effect pattern selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution variation number selection table (K = 4). It is explanatory drawing which shows an execution variation number selection table (K = 3). It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution variation number selection table (K = 2). It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the normal fluctuation production pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the special fluctuation production pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the effect symbol determination process which an effect supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows a chance eye effect design selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a non-chance eyes effect design selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal production symbol selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special effect design selection table for white. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special effect design selection table for blue. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special effect design selection table for red. It is the flowchart which showed the process during change production completion which an production supervision part performs.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view 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 embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 282 in FIG. 2) is arranged at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103.

  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) or the like is used. A first start port 105 is disposed below the image display unit 104, and a second start port 106 is disposed on the right side. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  In the vicinity of the second start port 106, an electric tulip 107 as an electric accessory is provided. 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 a prize than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid (see reference numeral 231 in FIG. 2) 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. Note that the gate 108 is not limited to the right side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104 and may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the game area 103.

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

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

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 includes a first special symbol display unit (see reference numeral 112a in FIG. 2) on which a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 1”) is displayed, and a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 2”). ”) Is displayed on the second special symbol display section (see reference numeral 112b in FIG. 2).

  Here, FIG. 1 is a pattern representing the lottery result of the first big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The special figure 2 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the second big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. The first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are lotteries for determining whether or not the gaming state is a jackpot state.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol represents the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 (long open or short open) as described above. The normal symbol display unit 113 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. For example, an LED (Light-Emitting Diode) is used as the holding ball display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holdings is indicated by turning on / off. For example, when two upper LEDs among the LEDs constituting the holding ball display unit 114 are lit, the number of holdings for the normal symbol is two.

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

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

  In the frame member 115, an effect button (chance button) 119 for receiving an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In the frame member 115, a cross key 120 is provided next to the effect button 119. The effect buttons 119 and the cross key 120 constitute an operation unit that receives an operation from the player in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The frame member 115 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 254 in FIG. 2) that outputs sound.

  At the lower part of the image display unit 104, a movable effect actor 130 is disposed. The movable effect actor 130 can be rotated on the game board 101 by a drive motor. Specifically, the movable effect actor 130 has a configuration in which, for example, cylindrical drums 130a to 130c are connected in parallel. Each drum (the left drum 130a, the middle drum 130b, and the right drum 130c) is arranged in parallel so that the central axis thereof is parallel to the game board 101 and the bottom surfaces face each other.

  In addition, each of the drums 130a to 130c includes one drive motor and is driven to rotate independently. Although illustration is omitted, another accessory for effect is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 103 (for example, around the image display unit 104).

  Next, the game flow of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described together with main components. Details of the main components will be described later with reference to FIG. First, in the normal gaming state, the player plays a game to be launched into the left area or the center area of the game board 101, that is, a so-called left-handed game, and aims at the first start port 105. When the game ball wins the first start opening 105, a big hit lottery is performed and the special symbol display unit 112 is changed.

  When the special figure 1 showing the lottery lottery result is a jackpot symbol, after a predetermined interval time has passed, a jackpot game is performed in which the number of rounds corresponding to the lottery lottery result and the big prize opening 109 are opened.

  After the jackpot ends, if the special symbol is a symbol indicating “normal jackpot”, the game shifts to the short-time gaming state of 100 times. Note that 100 times corresponds to the number of times the special symbol fluctuates. In the short-time gaming state, the player makes a right turn and aims at the gate 108. When the game ball passes through the gate 108, the normal symbol display unit 113 changes.

  When the stopped normal symbol is a winning symbol, the electric tulip 107 is opened. In addition, when the stopped normal symbol is a detached symbol, the electric tulip 107 is not opened. After 100 times of the short game state, the normal game state is restored. When the game ball wins the second starting port 106 through the electric tulip 107, a big hit lottery is performed and the special figure 2 changes. Here, when it is a jackpot symbol, a jackpot game is played.

  In addition, when the special symbol is a symbol indicating “probability jackpot”, the game proceeds to the 10000 probability variation game state. Note that “10000 times” is a number determined for the sake of convenience so that the gaming state is not changed until the next jackpot is won. In the probable gaming state, the player plays the same game as in the short-time gaming state. In the probability variation gaming state, by winning the normal gaming state, the game shifts to the short-time gaming state via the jackpot game and shifts to the normal gaming state.

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

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

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery (first jackpot lottery, second jackpot lottery), normal symbol lottery, game state control, and the like to control the progress of the game. For example, the main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board.

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

  The hold storage program is a program for storing the game ball detected by the first start port SW221 as a special 1 hold ball and storing the game ball detected by the second start port SW222 as a special 2 hold ball. The winning lottery program is a program for performing a winning lottery for the special 1 holding ball and the special 2 holding ball.

  There are big hits and small hits. There are two types of jackpots: long wins where winnings can be expected and short wins where winnings cannot be expected. Note that the winning lottery for the special 2 reserved ball is more likely to generate a win (long hit) that is more advantageous to the player than the winning lottery for the special 1 reserved ball.

  The pre-determination program is a program for determining whether or not the game ball is won and determining the variation time of the special symbol at the timing when the game ball is won. The special symbol variation program is a program for variably stopping the lottery result of the winning lottery as a special symbol.

  The lottery result of the special 1 reserved ball (the first lottery) is variably stopped as the special figure 1 of the first special symbol display section 112a, while the lottery result (the second per lottery) of the special 2 reserved ball is suspended. The lottery result is variably stopped as the special figure 2 of the second special symbol display part 112b. Note that the special symbol change for the special 2 reserved ball is performed with priority over the special 1 reserved ball.

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

  Short win is a big hit that cannot be won by winning the winning prize opening 109 by shortening the opening time of the winning prize opening 109 per round (for example, 0.1 second) and opening the big winning opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). It is. In addition, the small hit is a hit where the number of winnings cannot be expected, which behaves in the same way as the short hit, with 15 seconds of opening for 15 seconds × 1 round.

  The gaming state setting program sets the gaming state after the winning end to a low-probability gaming state or a high-probability gaming state according to the type of winning, and also adds a gaming state with time reduction or electric-chun support to which an electric chew support is added. It is a program for setting a game state without a short time when not added. The electric chew support is a function of shortening the normal symbol variation time and lengthening the opening time of the electric tulip 107.

  The low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. The high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which a jackpot is likely to occur about 10 times as compared to the low probability gaming state. Here, the jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot will be described with specific examples. The jackpot includes a probability variation per unit (so-called probability variation jackpot), a normal length per unit (so-called normal jackpot), and a latent short per unit (so-called latent probability jackpot). In the case of per probable length, after the big hit, the game shifts to a high probability gaming state (probability varying gaming state) with a short time to which a short time game is added.

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

  In addition, the main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as the electric tulip 107 and the grand prize winning port 109, and the first special symbol display unit described above. 112a, 2nd special symbol display part 112b, normal symbol display part 113, reservation ball display part 114, etc. are connected.

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

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

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 232 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 201. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232). For example, the main control unit 201 controls the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 231 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Further, the main control unit 201 controls the driving of the big winning opening solenoid 232 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  Based on the lottery results of the jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery, the second jackpot lottery), the normal symbol lottery, the main control unit 201, the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit The display content of 113 is controlled.

  Further, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs a change start command, a jackpot start command, and the like to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203.

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

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

  The CPU 241 executes an effect pattern selection process for selecting an effect to be executed. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 by the CPU 241 executing various programs is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  The CPU 241 executes processing related to the contents of effects based on various programs stored in the ROM 242 in advance. The ROM 242 stores an effect supervision program, a continuous notice effect execution program, a sign hold display program, a turn effect execution program, and the like. Based on the change start command, the effect supervision program determines the effect content to be executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and outputs an instruction to execute predetermined processing to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. Thus, the program controls the entire production control unit 202.

  The continuous notice effect execution program is a program for stopping a predetermined effect design (chance) in a changing effect design and performing a series of continuous notice effects over a plurality of subsequent changes in the effect design. .

  The sign hold display program is a program that displays a sign hold indicating that the prefetched result may contain information advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, one form of predictive hold is selected and displayed from a plurality of forms of predictive hold having different reliability levels for jackpots. The most reliable sign hold form is “red”, the next most reliable sign hold form is “blue”, and the least reliable sign hold form is “white”.

  The roaring effect execution program is a program that performs the roaring effect that suggests the possibility of starting the continuous notice effect in a variation that does not execute the continuous notice effect with a predetermined probability. Note that the roaring effect is an effect in which chance chances are stopped and displayed on some effect symbols.

  Further, the roaring effect execution program is a program that selects and executes the roaring effect with a higher probability when the sign hold display is performed than when the sign hold display is not performed. Further, when the sign hold display is performed, the higher the reliability indicated by the sign hold form, the higher the probability that the turn effect is selected and executed.

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

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a. For example, when the production button 119 receives an operation from the player, the production button 119 inputs corresponding data to the production supervision unit 202a. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the cross key 120 is also connected to the production control unit 202a. The cross key 120 inputs data corresponding to the key selected by the player to the production control unit 202a.

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

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

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b executes image and sound control based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. Works like doing.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 202 is provided with a production control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c as different board functions, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. May be. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 271, a ROM 272, a RAM 273, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 271 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 272 stores a prize ball program and the like necessary for the processing. The RAM 273 functions as a work area for the CPU 271.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 281, a launch unit 282, a fixed position detection SW 283, a payout ball detection SW 284, a ball presence detection SW 285, and a full tank detection SW 286. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 281 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 281 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 applies the game balls that have won the winning units 281 to the payout unit 281 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110). Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 282 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launching unit 282 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 282, 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. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW 283, a payout ball detection SW 284, a ball presence detection SW 285, a full tank detection SW 286, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  In addition, a board external information terminal board 287 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 288, and various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 can be output to the outside.

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

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
An example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. Control during the game is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201, and the winning situation of the game balls for each winning opening is output to the winning ball control unit 203. Then, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning situation.

  In addition, every time a game ball wins at the start openings 105 and 106, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 displays the symbols on the image display unit 104 in a variable manner and stops them. repeat. When the jackpot occurrence has been determined, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 aligns the effect symbols with a predetermined symbol and stops them. At this time, control for opening the special winning opening 109 is further performed.

  The effect control unit 202 performs various effects corresponding to the selected event. Here, the event includes, for example, a big hit or a small hit.

  For example, the effect control unit 202 performs various effects on the image display unit 104 in addition to the effect symbol variation display during the reach of the jackpot occurrence period and during the reach until the jackpot occurrence, or at the time of reach notice. Display. In addition, a specific drive is performed with respect to the movable effect actor 130, and an effect of changing the lighting state of the effect light unit 116, the panel lamp 264, and the movable effect actor 130 is performed.

  For example, when a big hit occurs, the big prize opening 109 is opened a plurality of times. Fifteen rounds are repeatedly executed with one release as one round. The period of one round is a predetermined period when, for example, nine game balls are won.

  At this time, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out with, for example, 15 winning balls per winning game ball to the big winning opening 109. After the jackpot is over, the jackpot state is canceled and the game state corresponding to the winning jackpot is entered.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a storage unit 301, a lottery unit 302, a changing unit 303, a prior determination unit 304, a predictive effect unit 305, a continuous effect unit 306, a roaring effect unit 307, and an image. Display unit 104.

  The memory | storage part 301 memorize | stores the right with respect to the jackpot lottery of the game ball which won the specific starting opening as a holding ball. The specific start ports are the first start port 105 and the second start port 106 in the present embodiment.

  The lottery unit 302 performs a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not a game ball won at a specific starting port provided on the game board 101 is a jackpot. Performing a jackpot lottery is, for example, acquiring a random number at the time of starting winning and determining whether or not the acquired random number is a preset random number value.

  The fluctuation | variation part 303 performs the fluctuation | variation of the special symbol which shows the lottery result of jackpot lottery. To change the special symbol means to display the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 112 in a variable manner.

  The prior determination unit 304 determines in advance whether or not the reserved ball is a big hit before starting to change the special symbol for the reserved ball stored in the storage unit 301. The term “before the start of the change of the special symbol for the reserved ball” is, for example, the timing at which the start winning is made. Pre-determining means determining whether or not the jackpot random number acquired at the time of starting winning matches the preset random number value.

  Based on the pre-determination result by the pre-determination unit 304, the pre-sign production unit 305 performs a sign hold production that displays a sign hold indicating that the pre-determination result may include information advantageous to the player. Information advantageous to the player is information indicating that the player wins a big win or a small winner, or information indicating that the reach is out of reach. To display the sign hold is to display a hold ball in a form different from the normal hold ball display.

  The continuous performance unit 306 performs a series of continuous notice effects over a plurality of variations on one reserved ball based on the preliminary determination result by the preliminary determination unit 304. Specifically, to perform a continuous notice effect based on the pre-determined result, specifically, when the pre-determined result is a big hit or reach out, whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect is determined by lottery. When winning, a continuous notice effect is executed. Note that the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect is triggered by the change of the special symbol being started by the changing unit 303.

  In the fluctuation where the continuous notice effect is not performed by the continuous effect unit 306, the beat effect part 307 executes the sound effect that suggests the possibility of starting the continuous notice effect at a predetermined ratio.

  The roaring effect is an effect that makes it appear as if the continuous notice effect is to be started, and is the same effect or an effect that is similar to the effect that triggers the start of the continuous notice effect. For example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine that performs an effect using a predetermined accessory when starting a continuous notice effect, an effect using the predetermined accessory is performed as a turn effect. As a result, the player is expected to start a continuous notice effect. In this embodiment, since the pachinko gaming machine stops the chance eye on all the production symbols when starting the continuous announcement effect, the chance of the continuous announcement effect is displayed by stopping the chance eye on some of the production symbols. Produce the game to make the game start.

  In addition, the scoring effect unit 307 executes the scoring effect at a higher rate when the sign hold effect is performed than when the sign hold effect is not performed by the sign effect unit 305. In the present embodiment, in order to make the production that stops the chance chance to be displayed on some production symbols as the production, the direction in which the sign hold is displayed is displayed rather than the case in which the sign hold is not displayed. An effect symbol is selected using a table with a high selection rate of a roaring effect that causes chances to be stopped and displayed on some effect symbols.

  In addition, the sign production unit 305 selects one form of sign hold from a plurality of forms of sign hold different in reliability for the jackpot, and performs a sign hold production using the one form of sign hold. In this embodiment, “red” with the highest reliability, “blue” with the next highest reliability, and “white” with the lowest Is provided.

  At that time, the roaring effect unit 307 executes the roaring effect at a higher rate as the reliability with respect to the big hit corresponding to the predictive hold mode of the predictive hold effect performed by the predictive effect generating unit 305 is higher. For example, if “red” is selected, the table with the highest selection ratio of the turn effect is selected. If “blue” is selected, the table having the next highest selection rate of the turn effect is displayed. Using the lowest table, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is selected.

  Note that the storage unit 301, the lottery unit 302, the changing unit 303, and the prior determination unit 304 are realized by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201. That is, each part is implement | achieved when CPU211 of the main-control part 201 runs various programs, such as a holding | maintenance storage program, a winning lottery program, a special symbol fluctuation program, and a prior determination program.

  In addition, the indication effect unit 305, the continuous effect unit 306, and the roaring effect unit 307 are realized by the CPU 241 of the effect control unit 202a. That is, each part is implement | achieved when CPU241 of the production | presentation supervision part 202a runs various programs, such as a continuous notice production execution program, a sign hold display program, and a production production execution program.

(Main processing executed by the main control unit)
Next, the main process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the main processing executed by the main control unit 201. For example, this main process is started when the main control unit 201 is turned on, and is continuously executed while the main control unit 201 is activated.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the main process, the main control unit 201 first waits for 1000 ms (step S401), and then permits access to the RAM 213 (step S402). When permitting access to the RAM 213, the main control unit 201 determines whether the RAM clear switch is ON (step S403).

  If the RAM clear switch is ON (step S403: Yes), the main control unit 201 clears the RAM (step S404). Here, the RAM clear is a known technique, and detailed description thereof is omitted, but various information (for example, information indicating a gaming state) stored in the RAM 213 is set to a predetermined initial state.

  When the RAM is cleared, the main control unit 201 sets a work area at the time of clearing (step S405) and performs initial setting of the peripheral part (step S406). Here, the peripheral portions are the effect control unit 202, the prize ball control unit 203, and the like. Initial setting of the peripheral part is performed by transmitting an initial setting command for instructing execution of the initial setting to each control unit.

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is not ON (step S403: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the backup flag is ON (step S407). If the backup flag is ON (step S407: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the checksum is normal (step S408).

  If the checksum is normal (step S408: Yes), the main control unit 201 executes a recovery process (step S409). If the backup flag is not ON (step S407: No), or the checksum is not normal (step S408: No), the process proceeds to step S404 to clear the RAM.

  Next, the main control unit 201 sets a cycle (for example, 4 ms) of a built-in CTC (timer counter) (step S410). Note that the main control unit 201 executes timer interrupt processing using the period set here. When the CTC cycle is set in step S410, the main control unit 201 executes power-off monitoring processing for monitoring power-off (step S411).

  When the power-off monitoring process is executed, the main control unit 201 updates the fluctuation pattern random number (step S412), and performs an interrupt prohibition setting for the timer interrupt process (step S413). Then, the main control unit 201 updates the initial value random number (step S414), performs the interrupt permission setting of the timer interrupt process (step S415), and proceeds to step S411. Thereafter, the main control unit 201 repeatedly executes the processing from step S411 to step S415.

  Next, processing contents during normal game play of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. First, the timer interruption process of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the contents of the timer interrupt process executed by the main control unit 201. For example, the timer interrupt process is interrupted and executed in the main process at the period set in the CTC period setting in step S410 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 201 first executes a random number update process (step S501). Although detailed explanation and illustration are omitted because of a known technique, for example, in the random number update process, the big hit random numbers used for the first big hit lottery or the second big hit lottery are updated.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes switch processing (step S502). The switch process includes a start port SW process for detecting a winning of a game ball at the first start port 105 and the second start port 106 and acquiring a random number at the time of winning, and the details will be described later with reference to FIG. . In addition, the winning of game balls to the big winning opening 109 and the normal winning opening 110 is detected, and a winning ball command corresponding to the winning winning opening is set.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes symbol processing (step S503). 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 special symbol is changed / stopped and a jackpot lottery is performed (see FIG. 8). In the normal symbol processing, the normal symbol is changed / stopped and the normal symbol lottery is performed (detailed explanation is omitted).

  When the symbol process is executed, the main control unit 201 executes an electric accessory process (step S504). In the electric combination processing, operation control of various electric combinations connected to the main control unit 201 such as the movable effect combination 130, the electric tulip solenoid 231 and the big prize opening solenoid 232 is performed. The details of the special winning opening process for controlling the operation of the special winning opening solenoid 232 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes a prize ball process related to a prize ball (step S505), and executes an output process for outputting the command set in the RAM 213 to the effect control unit 202 or the like by the above process. (Step S506), the timer interrupt process is terminated. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 201 returns to the main process.

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

  In FIG. 6, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first start port SW221 of the first start port 105 is ON (step S601), and determines that the first start port SW221 is ON. If it is determined (step S601: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the first start port SW 221 is smaller than "4" (step S602).

  When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S602: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S603). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S604). The random number is a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, or the like. The big hit random number determines any one of the big hit, the small hit, or the loss. For example, one hit random number is randomly acquired from 400 random numbers from “0” to “399”.

  The design random number determines the type of jackpot (presence / absence of transition to high probability gaming state, long / short hit, presence / absence of short-time game), for example, 250 random numbers from “0” to “249” A random number is randomly obtained from.

  The reach random number is used to determine whether or not there is a reach when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is out of order. For example, one reach random number is randomly obtained from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. Is done.

  The variation pattern random number determines the variation pattern. For example, one variation pattern random number is randomly obtained from 100 random numbers “0” to “99”.

  Thereafter, a pre-determination process is performed (step S605), and a hold number 1 increase command indicating that the hold number 1 indicating the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 105 has increased is set (step S606). Details of the prior determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S601, when the first start port SW221 is not ON (step S601: No), the process proceeds to step S607. If it is determined in step S602 that the count value U1 is “4” (step S602: No), the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S607, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 of the second start port 106 is ON (step S607), and when it is determined that the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S607: No). The process is terminated as it is. When it is determined that the second start port SW222 is ON (step S607: Yes), the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that counts the number of times the second start port SW222 is detected is smaller than “4”. It is determined whether or not (step S608).

  When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S608: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S609). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S610). If it is determined in step S608 that the count value U2 is “4” (step S608: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  After the process of step S610, a pre-determination process is performed (step S611), and a hold number 2 increase command indicating that the hold number 2 indicating the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 106 has increased is set (step S612). ), The process is terminated.

(Preliminary judgment processing)
Next, the pre-determination process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. The prior determination process is the process shown in step S605 and step S611 of FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a prior determination process executed by the main control unit. In the prior determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a high-probability gaming state is set (step S701).

  If it is determined in step S701 that the game state is a high probability game state (step S701: Yes), a “high probability random number determination table” is selected (step S702), and each random number is determined (step S703). The “high probability random number determination table” is each table (big hit random number determination table, reach random number determination table, variation pattern random number determination table) used for random number determination in a high probability gaming state. In addition, the random number determination is a jackpot random number determination, a determination of a symbol random number at the time of a big hit by winning at the first starting port 105, a determination of a symbol random number at the time of a big hit by winning at the second starting port 106, a reach random number determination, a variation pattern For example, random number determination.

  Thereafter, the determination result of step S703 is stored as prior determination information (step S704), and the process is terminated as it is. The stored prior determination information is transmitted to the production control unit 202a by the pending number increase command shown in steps S606 and S612 of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S701 that the game state is not a high-probability gaming state (step S701: No), “low-probability random number determination table” is selected (step S705), and step S703 is performed. The “low probability random number determination table” is a table used for random number determination in a low probability gaming state (a jackpot random number determination table, a reach random number determination table, a variation pattern random number determination table).

(Special symbol processing)
Next, a special symbol process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing executed by the main control unit. This special symbol process is a process content included in the symbol process of step S503 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 8, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S801). The winning game flag is a flag that is set when the stopped special symbol indicates winning in the stop process shown in step S814.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S801: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S801: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S802). If it is changing (step S802: Yes), the process proceeds to step S811. . If it is not fluctuating (step S802: No), it is determined whether there is at least one count value U2 of the second start port detection counter as the number of game balls held in the second start port 106 (step S802). S803).

  When there is one or more count value U2 (step S803: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one count value U2 is set as a new hold number (step S804), and the process proceeds to step S807. In step S803, when there is not one or more count value U2 (step S803: No), that is, in the case of “U2 = 0”, the first start port detection counter as the number of game balls held in the first start port 105 is retained. It is determined whether there is at least one count value U1 (step S805). If there is not one or more count value U1 (step S805: No), that is, if “U1 = 0”, the process is terminated as it is.

  When there is one or more count value U1 (step S805: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one count value U1 is set as a new hold number (step S806), and the process proceeds to step S807. In step S807, jackpot determination processing is performed (step S807). The jackpot determining process is a process for determining whether or not the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 matches the preset jackpot random number. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the embodiment, as shown in step S803 to step S806, the game ball won at the second start port 106 is digested earlier than the game ball won at the first start port 105. It has become. Thereafter, variation pattern selection processing is performed (step S808). This variation pattern selection process is a process of selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol in accordance with the determination result of the jackpot determination process, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the variation of the special symbol is started (step S809). Further, a change start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S810). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has passed the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection process (step S811). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S811: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the variation time has elapsed (step S811: Yes), the variation of the special symbol is stopped (step S812) and a variation stop command is set (step S813). Thereafter, the stop process is executed (step S814), and the process ends. The stopped process is a process for setting a winning game flag when the stopped special symbol indicates a win, or turning off the time-short flag indicating the short-time game state according to the remaining time. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Big hit judgment processing)
Next, the procedure of the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the jackpot determination process. The big hit determination process is the process shown in step S807 of FIG.

  In the jackpot determination process, first, a jackpot random number determination process is performed (step S901). In the jackpot random number determination process, using the jackpot random number determination table, whether the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 is a big hit or a small hit, It is determined whether they are out of place.

  After step S901, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the jackpot random number determination process is a jackpot (step S902). When it is a big hit (step S902: Yes), the gaming state is referred to (step S903), and the big hit symbol random number table is set (step S904).

  After step S904, symbol random number determination processing is performed (step S905). The symbol random number determination process uses a symbol random number determination table to determine which type of jackpot the symbol random number acquired when a game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 It is processing to do. After step S905, a jackpot symbol is set (step S906), and the process ends.

  In step S902, if it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S902: No), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (step S907). If it is a small hit (step S907: Yes), a small hit symbol is set. (Step S908), the process is terminated as it is. In step S907, if it is not a small hit (step S907: No), the off symbol is set (step S909), and the process is terminated as it is.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the variation pattern selection process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the variation pattern selection processing. The variation pattern selection process is the process shown in step S808 of FIG.

  In the variation pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a win (step S1001), and if it is a win (step S1001: Yes), a winning variation pattern table is set (step S1002). The winning variation pattern table is a table used when selecting a variation pattern provided for each hit type. Details of the variation pattern table used in the case of a promising jackpot are described later in FIG. 11-1, and details of the variation pattern table used in the case of a normal jackpot are described later in FIG. Details of the variation pattern table used in the case of the big hit and the small hit will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1001, when it is not a win (step S1001: No), reach random number determination processing is performed (step S1003). The reach random number determination process is a process for determining the presence or absence of reach using the acquired reach random number. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is reach (step S1004). If it is reach (step S1004: Yes), a reach variation pattern table is set (step S1005). The reach variation pattern table is a table used when a variation pattern in reach is selected, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If it is determined in step S1004 that it is not reach, that is, if it is out of place (step S1004: No), a deviation variation pattern table is set (step S1006). The variation pattern table for detachment is a table used when selecting a variation pattern in detachment, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG. 11-4.

  In step S1002, step S1005, and step S1006, after setting the variation pattern table, variation pattern random number determination processing is performed (step S1007). The variation pattern random number determination process is a process of selecting a variation pattern using the obtained variation pattern random number and each variation pattern table. Thereafter, a variation pattern is set (step S1008), and the process is terminated as it is.

(Variation pattern table)
Next, the variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-1, 11-2, 11-3, and 11-4. Each variation pattern table includes a variation pattern 1101, a variation time 1102, a range 1103, a ratio 1104, and a random number value 1105.

  The variation pattern 1101 is obtained by patterning the variation of the special symbol for each variation time. The fluctuation pattern 1101 at the time of the probable big hit is either P10 or P11, the fluctuation pattern 1101 at the time of the normal big hit is either P20 or P21, and the fluctuation pattern 1101 at the time of reach is either P30 or P31. The fluctuation pattern 1101 when any one of the off, small hit and latent big hit is P40. Further, the variation pattern 1101 in the game state with a time saving is either P50 or P51 regardless of the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  The fluctuation time 1102 is a special symbol fluctuation time with respect to the fluctuation pattern 1101. A range 1103 indicates a range of fluctuation pattern random numbers, and is 0-99. The ratio 1104 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 1105 by the number of ranges 1103. The random value 1105 indicates a variation pattern random number corresponding to the variation pattern 1101.

(Fluctuation pattern table for probability variation big hit)
FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a variation pattern table for probability variation big hits. The probability variation jackpot variation pattern table 1110 shown in FIG. 11A is a variation pattern table set when the probability variation jackpot is obtained in step S1002 of FIG.

  For example, when setting a variation pattern using the variation pattern table 1110 for probability variation jackpot of FIG. 11-1, when the acquired random number value 1105 is any one of 0 to 69, the variation pattern 1101 is P10, and the variation time 1102 is 120 seconds, and the ratio 1104 is 70/100. When the acquired random value 1105 is any one of 70 to 99, the variation pattern 1101 is P11, the variation time 1102 is 100 seconds, and the ratio 1104 is 30/100.

(Normal variation pattern table for jackpots)
FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram of an example of a normal jackpot variation pattern table. The normal jackpot variation pattern table 1120 illustrated in FIG. 11B is a variation pattern table set in the case of a normal jackpot in step S1002 of FIG.

  For example, when a variation pattern is set using the normal jackpot variation pattern table 1120 of FIG. 11-2, if the obtained random number value 1105 is any of 0 to 29, the variation pattern 1101 is P20, and the variation time 1102 is 120 seconds, and the ratio 1104 is 30/100. When the acquired random value 1105 is any one of 30 to 99, the variation pattern 1101 is P21, the variation time 1102 is 100 seconds, and the ratio 1104 is 70/100.

(Reach variation pattern table)
FIG. 11C is an explanatory diagram of an example of the reach variation pattern table. A reach variation pattern table 1130 shown in FIG. 11C is the variation pattern table set in step S1005 of FIG.

  For example, when setting a variation pattern using the reach variation pattern table 1130 in FIG. 11C, if the obtained random number value 1105 is any of 0 to 49, the variation pattern 1101 is P30, and the variation time 1102 Is 115 seconds, and the ratio 1104 is 50/100. When the acquired random value 1105 is any of 50 to 99, the variation pattern 1101 is P31, the variation time 1102 is 95 seconds, and the ratio 1104 is 50/100.

(Fluctuation pattern table for latency, small hits, and loss)
FIG. 11D is an explanatory diagram of an example of a variation pattern table for latent, small hit, and deviation. A variation pattern table 1140 for latent probability / small hit / displacement shown in FIG. 11-4 is a variation pattern table set in step S1002 in FIG.

  For example, when setting a variation pattern using the variation pattern table 1140 for latency, small hits, and deviation in FIG. 11-4, if the obtained random number value 1105 is any one of 0 to 99, the variation pattern 1101 is P40. The variation time 1102 is 10 seconds, and the ratio 1104 is 100/100.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, the stop process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the stop process performed by the main control unit. In FIG. 12, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (step S1201). The time reduction flag is a flag that is set in a game state setting process described later with reference to FIG. When the time reduction flag is not ON (step S1201: No), the process proceeds to step S1205.

  When the time-short flag is ON (step S1201: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the time-short game remaining number J is set as a new time-short game remaining number J (step S1202). The time-saving game remaining number J indicates the number of remaining games in the time-saving gaming state, and is a numerical value set to, for example, 100 times after a normal jackpot. The setting of the short time remaining game count J will be described later in the game state setting process (see FIG. 14). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S1203).

  When the time-shortage game remaining number J is “0” (step S1203: Yes), the time-shortage flag is turned OFF (step S1204). When the time-saving game remaining number J is not “0” (step S1203: No), the process proceeds to step S1205. In step S1205, it is determined whether or not a high probability flag indicating a high probability gaming state is ON (step S1205).

  When the high probability flag is OFF in step S1205 (step S1205: No), the process proceeds to step S1209. When the high probability flag is ON (step S1205: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the high probability remaining game count X is set as a new high probability game remaining count X (step S1206).

  Specifically, the high probability game remaining number X indicates the remaining number of games in the probability variation gaming state or the latent probability gaming state, and is a numerical value set to, for example, 10,000 times after the probability variation great hit and the latent probability big hit. is there. The numerical value “10000” is a number determined for convenience in order to prevent the high-probability gaming state from being changed until the next jackpot is won. The setting of the high probability remaining game count X will be described later in the game state setting process (see FIG. 14).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the high probability game residual count X is “0” (step S1207). If the high probability game residual count X is “0” (step S1207: Yes), the high probability flag is turned OFF. (Step S1208). When the high probability game remaining number X is not “0” (step S1207: No), the process proceeds to step S1209.

  In step S1209, it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit, and if it is not a big hit (step S1209: No), it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit (step S1210). If the stopped special symbol is not a small hit (step S1210: No), the process is terminated. When the stopped special symbol is a small hit (step S1210: Yes), the small hit game flag is turned ON (step S1211), and a winning opening is started (step S1212). Thereafter, an opening command is set (step S1213), and the process ends.

  In step S1209, if the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S1209: Yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 109 in one round is a long hit (step S1214). When it is a long hit (step S1214: Yes), the long hit game flag is turned ON (step S1215), and the process proceeds to step S1217.

  When it is not long hit (step S1214: No), the short hit game flag is turned ON (step S1216), and the process proceeds to step S1217. In step S1217, the short time remaining game count J or the high probability remaining game count X is set to “0” (step S1217). Thereafter, the time reduction flag or the high probability flag is turned OFF (step S1218), and the process proceeds to step S1212.

  By the above-described processing, when both the short time flag and the high probability flag are ON, the probability variation gaming state is set, and when the short time flag is ON and the high probability flag is OFF. It is in short-time gaming state. In addition, when the time reduction flag is OFF and the high probability flag is ON, the latent game state is set. When both the hourly flag and the high probability flag are OFF, the game state is normal.

(Large winnings processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the big prize opening process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening process performed by the main control unit. This special winning opening process is one process included in the electric accessory process shown in step S504 of FIG.

  In FIG. 13, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S1301). The hit game flag is a long hit game flag, a short hit game flag, or a small hit game flag set in the stop process shown in FIG.

  In step S1301, when the winning game flag is OFF (step S1301: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the winning game flag is ON (step S1301: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game is being opened (step S1302). Here, the opening means a predetermined time before the special winning opening 109 is opened.

  If it is during opening (step S1302: Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined opening time has passed (step S1303). If the opening time has not elapsed (step S1303: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening time has elapsed (step S1303: Yes), the round number / operation pattern setting process is executed (step S1304). In the round number / operation pattern setting process, the number of rounds corresponding to the winning game flag and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 109 are set. For example, in the case of a big hit, the number of rounds is set to 15 rounds. Further, in the case of long hits, an operation pattern of 30 seconds per round is set, and in the case of short hits, an operation pattern of 0.1 seconds per round is set. In the case of small hits, the number of rounds is set to one round, and an operation pattern is set in which one round is 0.1 seconds × 15 times.

  In step S1304, after the number of rounds / operation pattern setting process is executed, the winning count value C to the big winning opening 109 in each round is set to “0” (step S1305). A value obtained by adding “1” to the round number R is set as a new round number R (step S1306). Thereafter, a round start command indicating that a round is to be started is set (step S1307). Further, the special winning opening solenoid 232 is controlled to start the operation of the special winning opening 109 (step S1308).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the operation time or the operation pattern has ended (step S1309). The end of the operation time means that a predetermined time (30 seconds or 0.1 second) has elapsed since the operation of the special winning opening 109 was started. Further, the end of the operation pattern means that the operation pattern of 0.1 seconds × 15 times at the small hitting time ends.

  When the operation time or the operation pattern has not ended (step S1309: No), it is determined whether or not the winning count value C of the game ball to the big winning opening 109 is a prescribed number (for example, “10”) (step). S1310). When the winning count value C is a specified number (step S1310: Yes), the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended (step S1311). When the winning count value C is not the prescribed number (step S1310: No), the processing is ended as it is.

  In step S1309, when the operation time or the operation pattern is completed (step S1309: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1311, and the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended. In other words, in the case of a big win, the big winning opening 109 ends the operation when either one of the elapsed operating time or a predetermined number of winnings is satisfied.

  In addition, since the operation time is set to 0.1 seconds for a short win such as a small hit or a latent big hit, it is difficult to win a game ball in the big winning opening 109 during this time. That is, the small hits and short hits are hits with almost no prize balls.

  After the operation of the special winning opening 109 is finished in step S1311, it is determined whether or not the final round has been reached (step S1312). For example, if the round number R set in the round number setting process in step S1304 is 15, the final round is obtained when “round number R = 15”. Further, if the round number R set in the round number setting process is 1 round as in the case of small hitting, the final round is obtained when “round number R = 1”.

  If it is not the final round in step S1312, the process ends. When it is the final round (step S1312: Yes), ending is started (step S1313). Here, the ending refers to a predetermined production time after the end of the operation of the special winning opening 109.

  After starting ending in step S1313, an ending command is set (step S1314). Then, the round number R is set to “0” (step S1315), and it is determined whether the ending time has elapsed (step S1316). If the ending time has elapsed (step S1316: Yes), the game state setting process is executed (step S1317). The game state setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the winning game flag is turned off (step S1318), and the process is terminated. If the ending time has not elapsed (step S1316: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, in step S1302, if the opening is not being performed (step S1302: No), it is determined whether or not the ending is being performed (step S1319). If it is ending (step S1319: YES), the process proceeds to step S1316. If it is not ending (step S1319: No), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 109 is in operation (step S1320). When the special winning opening 109 is not in operation (step S1320: No), the process proceeds to step S1305. When the big prize opening 109 is operating (step S1320: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1309.

(Game state setting process)
Next, the game state setting process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the game state setting process. The game state setting process is the process shown in step S1317 of FIG. In FIG. 14, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is a small hit (step S1401).

  When it is not a small hit (step S1401: No), it is determined whether or not it is a normal big hit (step S1402). If it is a normal jackpot (step S1402: Yes), the hourly flag is turned ON (step S1403). Then, the time-saving game remaining count J is set to “100” (step S1404), and the process is terminated.

  If it is not a normal big hit (step S1402: No), it is determined whether or not a probable big hit (step S1405). If it is a promising big hit (step S1405: Yes), the hourly flag is turned ON (step S1406), and the hourly game remaining number J is set to “10000” (step S1407). The value of “10000” is a number determined for convenience in order to prevent the gaming state from being changed until the next jackpot is won.

  Thereafter, the high probability flag is turned on (step S1408), the high probability remaining game count X is set to “10000” (step S1409), and the process is terminated. In step S1405, if it is not the probability variation big hit (step S1405: No), that is, if it is the latent probability big hit, the process proceeds to step S1408. In step S1401, if it is a small hit (step S1401: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

(Production main control processing)
Next, the effect main control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect main control process. The effect main control process shown in FIG. 15 is started when power is supplied to the effect control unit 202a, and is continuously performed while the effect control unit 202a is activated.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the effect main control process, the effect supervising unit 202a first performs a predetermined initial setting (step S1501), and sets a CTC cycle (step S1502). Based on the CTC cycle set here, the effect supervision unit 202a interrupts and executes the effect timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16) described later with respect to the effect main control process.

  When the CTC cycle is set, the production supervision unit 202a performs a random number update process for updating various random numbers related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (step S1503), and thereafter repeats the process of step S1503. The random number updated in step S1503 includes, for example, a continuous notice effect execution random number used for a lottery for determining whether or not to execute a continuous notice effect.

(Production timer interrupt processing executed by the production control department)
Next, an effect timer interrupt process executed by the effect supervising unit 202a of the effect control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an effect timer interrupt process executed by the effect control unit. This effect timer interruption process is a process in which the effect control unit 202a performs an interrupt operation to the main effect control process executed by the effect control unit 202a every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during activation.

  In FIG. 16, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes a command reception process that is performed when a command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1601). The command reception process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 17-1 and 17-2. Further, an effect button process performed when the effect button 119 is pressed (step S1602). Then, a command transmission process for transmitting a command to the image / audio control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c is executed (step S1603), and the process ends.

(Command reception processing)
Next, details of the command reception process executed by the effect supervising unit 202a will be described with reference to FIGS. 17-1 and 17-2. The command reception process is the process shown in step S1601 of FIG. FIG. 17A and FIG. 17B are flowcharts illustrating a processing procedure of command reception processing executed by the effect supervision unit. In FIG. 17A, first, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a hold number increase command has been received (step S1701). The pending number increase command is a command output from the main control unit 201, and is a command set in step S606 or step S612 in FIG.

  When the pending number increase command has not been received (step S1701: No), step S1711 described later is performed. When the pending number increase command is received (step S1701: Yes), the advance determination information included in the pending number increase command is stored (step S1702), and the predictor flag indicating that the predictive hold display is being performed is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step S1703). If the predictor flag is ON (step S1703: Yes), step S1710 described later is performed.

  In step S1703, when the sign flag is OFF (step S1703: No), a sign hold display lottery for determining whether or not the sign hold display is performed is performed (step S1704). At that time, the sign hold display lottery random number is acquired, and the sign hold display lottery table described later with reference to FIGS. 17-3 to 17-5 is used.

  Thereafter, in step S1704, it is determined whether or not the indication hold display is determined (step S1705). If it is determined that the indication hold display is not performed (step S1705: No), step S1710 described later is executed. Do it. If it is determined to display the sign hold (step S1705: YES), the sign flag is turned ON (step S1706).

  After step S1706, the number of holds increased by receiving the hold number increase command is set as the remaining hold number Y, which is the number of changes to be made until the hold corresponding to the hold number increase command is consumed (step S1707). Then, a sign form selection process for selecting a sign hold form is performed (step S1708). At this time, a mode selection random number that determines the mode of sign hold is selected, and the mode selection table described later in FIGS. 17-6 and 17-7 is used. In addition, the form of the sign hold is “red”, “blue”, and “white” in descending order of reliability with respect to the jackpot.

  Thereafter, the sign hold form selected in step S1708 is stored (step S1709), and continuous notice effect start processing is performed (step S1710). The continuous notice effect start process is a process of determining whether or not to perform a continuous notice effect by lottery, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After step S1710, a hold increase command is set (step S1711). The hold increase command is a command including increase information on the number of held balls, and is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1712). The change start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 201 (see step S810 in FIG. 8).

  In step S1712, when the change start command is not received (step S1712: No), the process proceeds to step S1714 described later. When the change start command is received (step S1712: Yes), the effect selection process is executed (step S1713). Details of the effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S1714). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of the special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol process of the main control unit 201 (see step S813 in FIG. 8).

  When the change stop command is not received (step S1714: No), step S1716 described later is performed. When the change stop command is received (step S1714: Yes), the process during end of change effect is executed (step S1715), and it is determined whether or not the opening command is received (step S1716). Note that the process during the end of the variation effect is a process of stopping the variation of the effect symbol or ending the effect mode according to the gaming state according to the number of times of change, which will be described later with reference to FIG. The opening command is a command set in step S1215 of the stop process shown in FIG.

  When the opening command is received (step S1716: Yes), a winning effect selection process is performed (step S1717). The winning effect selection process is a process of selecting the contents of the winning effect. When the opening command has not been received (step S1716: No), step S1718 described later is performed.

  After step S1717, it is determined whether an ending command has been received (step S1718). The ending command is a command set in step S1314 of the big prize opening process shown in FIG. If it is determined that an ending command has not been received (step S1718: NO), the processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S1718 that an ending command has been received (step S1718: Yes), an ending effect selection process is performed (step S1719), and the process ends. The ending effect selection process is a process of analyzing an ending command and selecting an ending effect.

(Predict hold display lottery table)
Next, the sign hold display lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 17-3, 17-4, and 17-5. The sign hold display lottery table is a table used in step S1704 of FIG. Each sign hold display lottery table includes a sign hold display presence / absence 1731, a range 1732, a ratio 1733, and a random value 1734.

  Presence hold display presence / absence 1731 includes “presence” for displaying the sign hold display and “no” for not performing the sign hold display. A range 1732 indicates the range of the sign hold display lottery random number, and is 0-99. The ratio 1733 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 1734 by the number of ranges 1732. The random number value 1734 indicates the sign hold display lottery random number corresponding to the presence / absence of the sign hold display 1731.

  FIG. 17C is an explanatory diagram of a big hit / small win sign hold display lottery table. The big hit / small win sign hold display lottery table is a table used when the pre-determination information is a big hit or a small hit in step S1704 of FIG.

  In the jackpot / small jackpot sign hold display lottery table 1730 shown in FIG. 17C, when the acquired random number value 1734 is any of 0 to 29, the sign hold display presence / absence 1731 is “present”, and the ratio 1733 is 30/100. When the acquired random number value 1734 is any of 30 to 99, the presence / absence of indication hold display 1731 is “none”, and the ratio 1733 is 70/100.

  FIG. 17-4 is an explanatory diagram of a reach sign hold display lottery table for reach. The reach sign hold display lottery table for reach is a table used when the advance determination information is out of reach in step S1704 of FIG.

  In the reach sign hold display lottery table 1740 for reach shown in FIG. 17-4, if the acquired random number 1734 is any one of 0 to 19, the presence / absence of the sign hold display 1731 is “present”, and the ratio 1733 is 20 / 100. When the acquired random number value 1734 is any of 20 to 99, the presence / absence of indication hold 1731 is “none” and the ratio 1733 is 80/100.

  FIG. 17-5 is an explanatory diagram of an offending sign hold display lottery table. The offending sign hold display lottery table is a table used when the prior determination information is out of place in step S1704 of FIG. In the failure sign hold display lottery table 1750 shown in FIG. 17-5, when the obtained random number value 1734 is any of 0 to 99, the presence / absence of the sign hold display 1731 is “none”, and the ratio 1733 is 100. / 100. That is, when the prior determination information includes information indicating that there is a deviation, the sign hold is not displayed.

(Type selection table)
Next, the form selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. 17-6 and 17-7. The form selection table is a table used when selecting the sign hold form in step S1708 of FIG.

  The form selection table shown in FIGS. 17-6 and 17-7 includes a form 1761, a range 1762, a ratio 1766, and a random number 1764. A form 1761 indicates a sign hold form, and includes “red”, “blue”, and “white”.

  A range 1762 indicates a range of form selection random numbers, and is 0 to 99. The ratio 1763 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 1764 by the number of ranges 1762. The random value 1764 indicates a form selection random number according to the form 1761.

  FIG. 17-6 is an explanatory diagram of the big hit mode selection table. The jackpot mode selection table is a table used when information indicating a jackpot is included in the prior determination information in step S1708 of FIG.

  In the jackpot mode selection table 1760 shown in FIG. 17-6, when the acquired random value 1764 is any one of 0 to 49, the mode 1761 is “red” and the ratio 1863 is 50/100. Further, when the acquired random number 1764 is any one of 50 to 79, the form 1761 is “blue”, the ratio 1863 is 30/100, and the acquired random value 1764 is any one of 80 to 99. In some cases, form 1761 is “white” and its proportion 1863 is 20/100.

  FIG. 17-7 is an explanatory diagram of a small hit / reach form selection table. The small hit / reach type selection table is a table used when information indicating a small hit or reach is included in the prior determination information in step S1708 of FIG.

  In the small hit / reach mode selection table 1770 shown in FIG. 17-7, when the acquired random number 1764 is any one of 0 to 19, the mode 1761 is “red” and the ratio 1863 is 20/100. is there. In addition, when the acquired random number value 1764 is any one of 20 to 49, the form 1761 is “blue”, the ratio 1863 is 50/100, and the acquired random value 1764 is any one of 50 to 99. In some cases, form 1761 is “white” and its proportion 1863 is 50/100.

  By selecting the sign hold form using such a table, when the sign hold form is “red”, the reliability of the jackpot is high, and when the sign hold form is “blue”, Next, when the reliability for the jackpot is high and the sign hold type is “white”, the reliability for the jackpot is the lowest.

(Continuous notice production start process)
Next, a continuous notice effect start process performed by the CPU 241 of the effect control unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18A is a flowchart of a process procedure of a continuous notice effect start process performed by the CPU of the effect control unit. The continuous notice effect start process is the process shown in step S1710 of FIG.

  In the continuous notice effect start processing, first, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice flag is ON (step S1801). The continuous notice flag being ON indicates that a continuous notice effect is being executed. If the continuous notice flag is ON (step S1801: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S1801, when the continuous notice flag is OFF (step S1801: No), it is determined whether or not the first standby flag is ON (step S1802). When the first standby flag is ON, it is determined that the continuous notice effect is to be performed, and the execution timing of the continuous notice effect is determined at the start of the next change. If the first standby flag is ON (step S1802: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S1802, when the first standby flag is OFF (step S1802: No), it is determined whether or not the second standby flag is ON (step S1803). The fact that the second standby flag is ON indicates that the continuous notice effect is performed and the execution timing is determined.

  In step S1803, when the second standby flag is ON (step S1803: Yes), the process is ended as it is. When the second standby flag is OFF (step S1803: No), a continuous notice effect execution lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect is performed (step S1804). At that time, a continuous notice effect execution random number for determining whether or not to perform a continuous notice effect is acquired, and a lottery is performed using a continuous notice effect execution lottery table which will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect is to be executed (step S1805). If the continuous notice effect is not to be executed (step S1805: No), the process ends. When the continuous notice effect is executed (step S1805: Yes), the first standby flag is turned on (step S1806), the current number of held balls is set to the remaining variation number K (step S1807), and the process is ended as it is. To do. The remaining fluctuation number K indicates the remaining fluctuation number until the continuous notice effect is finished.

(ON / OFF timing of each flag in continuous notice effect)
Next, the ON / OFF timing of each flag when performing the continuous notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18-2 is a timing chart showing ON / OFF timing of each flag in the continuous notice effect.

  The timing chart shown in FIG. 18-2 shows the ON / OFF timing of each flag (first standby flag, second standby flag, continuous notification flag) for each timing when performing the continuous notification effect. Specifically, when it is determined to perform the continuous notice effect at the timing T1 when the winning is detected during the normal fluctuation, the first standby flag is turned ON, and at the timing T2 when the next fluctuation of the fluctuation starts. The first standby flag is turned OFF and the second standby flag is turned ON. At timing T2, the execution timing of the continuous notice effect and the details of the continuous notice effect are set.

  Then, at the timing T3 when the continuous notice effect is started based on the execution timing set at the timing T2, the second standby flag is turned off and the continuous notice flag is turned on. The continuous notice effect is started from this time, and the continuous notice flag is turned OFF at timing T4 when the continuous notice effect is ended.

(Continuous notice effect execution lottery table)
Next, the continuous notice effect execution lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 19-1 and 19-2. The continuous notice effect execution lottery table is a table used in the continuous notice effect execution lottery process shown in step S1804 of FIG. The continuous notice effect execution lottery tables shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B include execution presence / absence 1901, a range 1902, a ratio 1903, and a random value 1904.

  Execution presence / absence 1901 indicates whether or not the continuous notice effect is to be executed, and is “Yes” for executing the continuous notice effect or “None” for not executing the continuous notice effect. A range 1902 indicates a range of continuous notice effect execution random numbers, and is 0-99. A ratio 1903 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 1904 by the number of ranges 1902. A random value 1904 indicates a continuous notice effect execution random number corresponding to presence / absence of execution 1901.

  FIG. 19A is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot continuous notice effect execution lottery table. The jackpot continuous notice effect execution lottery table 1910 shown in FIG. 19A is a table used when the prior determination information includes information indicating that it is a jackpot.

  In the jackpot continuous notice effect execution lottery table 1910, when the obtained random value 1904 is any one of 0 to 19, the presence / absence 1901 of execution is “present”, and the ratio 1903 is 20/100. When the acquired random value 1904 is any one of 20 to 99, the presence / absence 1901 of execution is “none”, and the ratio 1903 is 80/100.

  FIG. 19-2 is an explanatory view of a continuous notice effect execution lottery table for loss. 19-2 is a table that is used when information indicating that the advance determination information includes a loss is included in the prior determination information.

  When the acquired random number 1904 is any one of 0 to 9 in the consecutive notice effect execution lottery table 1920, the presence / absence 1901 of execution is “present” and the ratio 1903 is 10/100. When the acquired random number 1904 is any one of 10 to 99, the presence / absence 1901 of execution is “none” and the ratio 1903 is 90/100. Thus, it is set as the structure where the ratio which performs a continuous notice effect is higher in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss.

(Direction selection process)
Next, details of the effect selection process shown in step S1713 of FIG. 17-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect selection process executed by the effect control unit. In FIG. 20, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a analyzes the change start command (step S2001). In step S2001, specifically, the gaming state of the main control unit 201, whether it is a win or not, or whether or not it is reached is analyzed. Thereafter, the mode flag is referred to (step S2002).

  The mode flag is a flag set corresponding to each effect mode. For example, the mode flag in the normal mode in the normal gaming state is “0”, the mode flag in the probability changing mode in the probability-changing gaming state is “1”, the mode flag in the short-time mode in the short-time gaming state is “2”, and the latent flag in the latent-probable gaming state The mode flag of the certain mode is set for each mode as “3”.

  Thereafter, the number-of-holds subtraction process is performed (step S2003), and the variation effect pattern selection process is executed (step S2004). The variation effect pattern selection process is a process of selecting one of a plurality of types of effects prepared in advance. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After performing step S2004, an effect symbol determining process for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed (step S2005). Details of the effect symbol determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, a change effect start command indicating start of change of the effect symbol is set (step S2006), and the process ends. The variation effect start command is output to the image / sound control unit 202b in the command transmission process shown in step S1603 of FIG.

(Variation effect pattern selection process)
Next, the variation effect pattern selection process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the changing effect pattern selection process executed by the effect control unit. The variation effect pattern selection process is the process shown in step S2004 of FIG. In the variation effect pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice flag is ON (step S2101). If the continuous notice flag is ON (step S2101: Yes), step S2112 described later is performed.

  In step S2101, when the continuous notice flag is OFF (step S2101: No), it is determined whether the second standby flag is ON (step S2102). When the second standby flag is ON (step S2102: Yes), step S2109 described later is performed.

  In step S2102, if the second standby flag is OFF (step S2102: No), it is determined whether the first standby flag is ON (step S2103). When the first standby flag is ON (step S2103: Yes), the remaining fluctuation number K is referred to (step S2104), and the execution fluctuation number selection process is performed (step S2105). The execution variation number selection process acquires an execution variation number selection random number for determining the number of variations to be executed by the continuous notice effect, and executes an execution variation number selection table which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 22-1, 22-2, and 22-3. This is a process performed using.

  After step S2105, the value selected in step S2105 is set to the execution variation number S (step S2106), the first standby flag is turned OFF (step S2107), and the second standby flag is turned ON (step S2108).

  After step S2108, it is determined whether or not the execution variation number S and the remaining variation number K match (step S2109). If the execution variation number S and the remaining variation number K match (step S2109: Yes), that is, If it is a change to start the continuous notice effect, the second standby flag is turned off (step S2110). Then, the continuous notice flag is turned ON (step S2111).

  Thereafter, a special variation effect pattern table, which will be described later, is set in FIG. 23-2 (step S2112), a variation effect pattern selection process is performed (step S2113), and the process ends. The variation effect pattern selection process is a process of acquiring a variation effect pattern random number for determining a variation effect pattern and selecting a variation effect pattern using the selected variation effect pattern table.

  In step S2103, when the first standby flag is OFF (step S2103: No), the mode flag and the lottery result of the big hit lottery are referred to (step S2114), and the normal variation effect pattern table described later in FIG. Is set (step S2115), and step S2113 is performed. If the execution variation number S does not match the remaining variation number K in step S2109 (step S2109: No), step S2114 is performed.

(Execution fluctuation number selection table)
Next, the execution variation number selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. 22-1, 22-2, and 22-3. The execution variation number selection table is a table used in step S2105 of FIG. Each execution variation number selection table includes an execution variation number 2201, a range 2202, a ratio 2203, and a random value 2204.

  The execution variation number 2201 is a variation number for performing the continuous notice effect, and is any one of 2 to 4. A range 2202 indicates a range of execution variation number selection random numbers, and is 0-99. The ratio 2203 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 2204 by the number of ranges 2202. A random number value 2204 indicates an execution variation number selection random number corresponding to the execution variation number 2201.

  FIG. 22A is an explanatory diagram of an execution variation number selection table (K = 4). The execution variation number selection table (K = 4) 2210 illustrated in FIG. 22A is a table used when the remaining variation number K is “4”. In the execution variation number selection table (K = 4) 2210, when the acquired random number value 2204 is any one of 0 to 39, the execution variation number 2201 is “2” and the ratio 2203 is 40/100.

  When the acquired random number value 2204 is any of 40 to 69, the execution variation number 2201 is “3” and the ratio 2203 is 30/100. When the acquired random number value 2204 is any of 70 to 99, the execution variation number 2201 is “4”, and the ratio 2203 is 30/100.

  FIG. 22-2 is an explanatory diagram of an execution variation number selection table (K = 3). The execution variation number selection table (K = 3) 2220 shown in FIG. 22-2 is a table used when the remaining variation number K is “3”. In the execution variation number selection table (K = 3) 2220, when the acquired random number value 2204 is any one of 0 to 39, the execution variation number 2201 is “2” and the ratio 2203 is 40/100. When the acquired random number value 2204 is any of 40 to 99, the execution variation number 2201 is “3”, and the ratio 2203 is 60/100.

  FIG. 22C is an explanatory diagram of an execution variation number selection table (K = 2). The execution variation number selection table (K = 2) shown in FIG. 22C is a table used when the remaining variation number K is “2”. In the execution variation number selection table (K = 2) 2230, when the obtained random number value 2204 is any one of 0 to 99, the execution variation number 2201 is “2” and the ratio 2203 is 100/100.

(Variation production pattern table)
Next, the variation effect pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS. 23-1 and 23-2. Each variation effect pattern table shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B is a table set in step S2116 and step S2113 in FIG.

  Each variation effect pattern table includes a variation pattern 2301 and a variation effect pattern 2302. The variation pattern 2301 is a variation pattern included in the variation start command, and is set by the main control unit 201 in step S1008 of FIG. The variation effect pattern 2302 is the content of the variation effect.

(Normal variation production pattern table)
FIG. 23A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a normal variation effect pattern table. A normal variation effect pattern table 2310 shown in FIG. 23A is a table set in step S2116 of FIG.

  For example, when the variation pattern 2301 included in the variation start command is P10, the variation effect pattern 2302 is a “first normal jackpot effect”. When the variation pattern 2301 included in the variation start command is P11, the variation effect pattern 2302 is a “second normal jackpot effect”.

  Further, for example, when the variation pattern 2301 included in the variation start command is P20, the variation effect pattern 2302 is a “first certainty variable jackpot effect”. Further, when the variation pattern 2301 included in the variation start command is P21, the variation effect pattern 2302 is a “second probability variation jackpot effect”.

  When the variation pattern 2301 is P30, the variation effect pattern 2302 is a “first reach effect”. When the variation pattern 2301 is P31, the variation effect pattern 2302 is a “second reach effect”. When the variation pattern 2301 is P40, the variation effect pattern 2302 is “out of effect”.

(Special variation production pattern table)
FIG. 23-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the special variation effect pattern table. A special variation effect pattern table 2320 shown in FIG. 23-2 is a table set in step S2113 of FIG.

  When the special variation effect pattern table 2320 is used, the change effect pattern 2302 is a continuous notice effect regardless of the change pattern 2301 included in the change start command.

(Direction determination process)
Next, the effect symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The effect symbol determination process is the process shown in step S2005 of FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect symbol determination process executed by the effect control unit.

  In the effect symbol determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the sign flag is ON (step S2401). If the sign flag is OFF (step S2401: No), step S2405 described later is performed. If the predictor flag is ON (step S2401: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the remaining reservation number Y is set as a new remaining reservation number Y (step S2402).

  After step S2402, it is determined whether or not the remaining reservation number Y is “0” (step S2403). If the remaining reservation number Y is not “0” (step S2403: No), step S2405 described later is performed. In step S2403, if the remaining reservation count Y is “0” (step S2403: Yes), the predictor flag is turned OFF (step S2404).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice flag is ON (step S2405). If the continuous notice flag is ON (step S2405: Yes), whether or not the remaining variation number K is “1”, that is, Then, it is determined whether or not the change is to end the continuous notice effect (step S2406). When the remaining variation number K is not “1” (step S2406: No), a chance eye effect symbol selection table, which will be described later, is set in FIG. 25-1 (step S2407).

  In step S2406, if the remaining fluctuation number K is not “1” (step S2406: No), step S2409 described later is performed. In step S2405, if the continuous notice flag is OFF (step S2405: No), it is determined whether the received change start command includes information indicating that it is out of place (step S2408).

  In step S2408, when the information indicating that it is out of place is not included (step S2410: No), a non-chance eye effect symbol selection table described later in FIG. 25-2 is set (step S2409).

  In step S2408, if the received variation start command includes information indicating that it is out of order (step S2408: Yes), it is determined whether or not the predictor flag is ON (step S2410). When the sign flag is OFF (step S2410: No), a normal effect symbol selection table described later in FIG. 25-3 is set (step S2411).

  Also, in step S2410, if the sign flag is ON (step S2410: Yes), the sign form is referred to (step S2412), and the special effect symbol selection table described later in FIGS. 25-4 to 25-6 is set. (Step S2413).

  After step S2407, step S2409, step S2411, and step S2413, an effect symbol selection lottery for selecting an effect symbol to be stopped is performed using the selected effect symbol selection table (step S2414), and the process ends. In the effect symbol selection lottery, the effect symbol selection random number is acquired, and the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is selected by comparing the random number with the effect symbol selection table.

(Direction design selection table)
Next, the effect symbol selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. 25-1, 25-2, 25-3, 25-4, 25-5, and 25-6. The effect symbol selection table is a table used in step S2414 in FIG. Each effect symbol selection table includes an effect symbol 2501, a range 2502, a ratio 2503, and a random value 2504.

  The effect symbol 2501 indicates the type of effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and all symbol chance items that cause chance symbols to be stopped for all symbols, and some symbol chance items that cause chance symbols to be stopped and displayed on some symbols. And non-chance eyes that stop and display effect symbols other than chance eyes for all symbols. In addition, a part of design chance is a scolding effect for the start of the continuous notice effect.

  A range 2502 indicates a range of effect design selection random numbers, and is 0-99. The ratio 2503 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 2504 by the number of ranges 2502. A random number value 2504 indicates an effect symbol selection random number corresponding to the effect symbol 2501.

  FIG. 25A is an explanatory diagram of a chance eye effect symbol selection table. The chance eye effect symbol selection table is an effect symbol selection table set in step S2407 in FIG. In the chance eye effect design selection table 2510 shown in FIG. 25A, when the acquired random number 2504 is any one of 0 to 99, the effect design 2501 is all the design chances, and the ratio 2503 is 100/100. is there. That is, in the variation other than the final variation of the continuous notice effect, the chance symbol effect symbol is always selected for all symbols.

  FIG. 25-2 is an explanatory diagram of a non-chance eye effect symbol selection table. The non-chance eye effect symbol selection table is the effect symbol selection table set in step S2409 of FIG. In the non-chance eye effect symbol selection table 2520 shown in FIG. 25-2, when the acquired random number value 2504 is any one of 0 to 99, the effect symbol 2501 is a non-chance eye and the ratio 2503 is 100/100. is there. That is, in the case of the final change of the continuous notice effect, or in the case of a big hit or reach in a change that is not in the continuous notice effect, an effect symbol other than the chance is always selected.

  FIG. 25-3 is an explanatory diagram of a normal effect symbol selection table. The normal effect design selection table is the effect design selection table set in step S2411 of FIG. In the normal effect design selection table 2530 shown in FIG. 25-3, when the acquired random number value 2504 is any one of 0 to 9, the effect design 2501 is a part of the design chance, and the ratio 2503 is 10/100. is there. When the acquired random number value is any one of 10 to 99, the effect symbol 2501 is a non-chance, and the ratio 2503 is 90/100.

  FIG. 25-4 is an explanatory diagram of a white special effect symbol selection table. The white special effect design selection table is an effect design selection table that is set when the sign hold type is “white” in step S2413 of FIG. In the white special effect design selection table 2540 shown in FIG. 25-4, when the acquired random number value 2504 is any of 0 to 29, the effect design 2501 is a part of the design chance, and the ratio 2503 is 30/30. 100. When the acquired random number value is any one of 30 to 99, the effect symbol 2501 is a non-chance, and the ratio 2503 is 70/100.

  FIG. 25-5 is an explanatory diagram of a blue special effect symbol selection table. The special effect design selection table for blue is an effect design selection table that is set when the sign hold type is “blue” in step S2413 of FIG. In the special effect design selection table 2550 for blue shown in FIG. 25-5, when the acquired random number value 2504 is any of 0 to 49, the effect design 2501 is a part of the design chance, and the ratio 2503 is 50/50. 100. When the acquired random number value is any of 50 to 99, the effect symbol 2501 is a non-chance, and the ratio 2503 is 50/100.

  FIG. 25-6 is an explanatory diagram of a red special effect symbol selection table. The special effect design selection table for red is an effect design selection table that is set when the sign hold type is “red” in step S2413 of FIG. In the special effect design selection table 2560 for red shown in FIG. 25-6, when the acquired random number value 2504 is any of 0 to 79, the effect design 2501 is a part of the design chance, and the ratio 2503 is 80 / 100. Moreover, when the acquired random number value is in any one of 80-99, the effect design 2501 is a non-chance, and the ratio 2503 is 20/100.

  In this way, when the predictor flag is OFF, the effect symbol is selected using the normal effect symbol selection table 2530, and when the predictor flag is ON, a part of the symbol chance is selected from the normal effect symbol selection table 2530. A special effect symbol selection table (2540, 2550, 2560) that is easy to perform is selected to produce a stop effect on some symbols while displaying the sign hold display. It is the structure which is easy to perform.

  In addition, if the sign hold type is “blue” than the case of “white”, a directing symbol is selected using a directing symbol selection table that makes it easier to select a symbol chance, and In the case of “red” rather than “blue”, the effect symbol is selected by using the effect symbol selection table that makes it easier to select some symbol chances. As a result, the higher the reliability with respect to the jackpot in the form of the sign hold, the easier it is to perform a roaring effect that stops and displays chances on some symbols.

(Processing during changing production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the details of the changing effect end process shown in step S1715 of FIG. 17-2 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the process during the end of the change effect performed by the effect control unit. In FIG. 26, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a analyzes the change stop command (step S2601). Then, it is determined whether or not the second standby flag is ON (step S2602). If the second standby flag is ON (step S2602: Yes), step S2604 described later is performed.

  If the second standby flag is OFF (step S2602: NO), it is determined whether the continuous notice flag is ON (step S2603). When the continuous notice flag is OFF (step S2603: No), the process proceeds to step S2607. When the continuous notice flag is ON (step S2603: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the remaining fluctuation number K (step S2604), and it is determined whether the remaining fluctuation number K is “0” (step S2605). .

  When the remaining fluctuation number K is not “0” (step S2605: No), the process proceeds to step S2607. When the remaining fluctuation number K is “0” (step S2605: Yes), the continuous notice flag is turned off (step S2606), and the mode flag is referred to (step S2607). Further, it is determined whether or not it is a win (step S2608). If it is not a win (step S2608: No), whether or not the current mode is the normal mode, that is, the mode flag indicates “0” indicating the normal mode. ] Is determined (step S2609).

  When the mode flag is “0” (step S2609: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2613. When the mode flag is not “0” (step S2609: No), that is, the mode flag is, for example, “1” indicating the probability variation mode, “2” indicating the time reduction mode, “3” indicating the latent accuracy mode, or the like. In this case, a mode effect remaining number M indicating the remaining number of times of each mode, which is obtained by subtracting “1”, is set as a new mode effect remaining number M (step S2610).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the mode effect remaining count M is “0” (step S2611). When the mode effect remaining number M is not “0” (step S2611: No), the process proceeds to step S2613. If the mode effect remaining number M is “0” (step S2611: Yes), the mode flag is set to “0” indicating the normal mode (step S2612). Thereafter, a change effect end command is set (step S2613), and the process ends.

  In step S2608, if it is a win (step S2608: Yes), a mode flag change process is performed to change the current mode flag to a mode flag corresponding to the jackpot type (step S2614), and the process proceeds to step S2613.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case of the fluctuation that does not perform the continuous notice effect, when the sign hold is displayed, the chance eye is stopped for some effect symbols than when the sign hold is not displayed. It was set as the structure which makes it easy to produce the display effect. Thereby, the expectation with respect to the continuous notice effect given to the player by the sign hold display can be boosted by the effect, and the expectation can be continuously given without giving a feeling of boredom.

  In the present embodiment, the effect of stopping and displaying the chance eye on the part of the effect symbols is used as the effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any effect that expects the start of the continuous notice effect may be used. For example, when a continuous notice effect is started, when an effect using a predetermined accessory is performed as an effect to notify that effect, the effect using the predetermined accessory may be used as an effect.

  Moreover, it was set as the structure which is easy to select a roaring effect, so that the reliability with respect to the jackpot which the form of a sign hold is high. Thereby, it is possible to further amplify the expectation for the continuous notice effect that becomes higher as the sign hold of a highly reliable form is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the higher the reliability for the jackpot indicated by the sign hold form, the easier it is to select the hit effect. However, the lower the reliability for the jackpot indicated by the sign hold form, the lower the hit effect. It is good also as a structure which is easy to select. Thereby, a player's feeling of discouragement by displaying a holding ball with low reliability can be reduced, and a sense of expectation for occurrence of a continuous notice effect can be given.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to play a game having a sense of expectation continuously without giving the player a feeling of boredom.

100 Pachinko machines (Pachinko machines)
104 Image display unit 201 Main control unit 202 Production control unit 202a Production control unit 202b Image / audio control unit 301 Storage unit (storage means)
302 Lottery part 303 Fluctuation part 304 Pre-determination part (pre-determination means)
305 Predictive effect section (predictive effect means)
306 Continuous production section (continuous production means)
307 Skill production section (skill production means)

Claims (2)

A determination means for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is performed by entering a game ball into a start opening provided on the game board;
A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying a symbol indicating the result of the determination by the determining means after the symbol is variably displayed;
A storage means for storing the right of the determination by the determination means as a holding ball when a game ball enters the start opening when the symbol display control means is variably displayed;
Prior determination means for preliminarily determining whether or not to perform the special game before starting the display of variation of the symbol for the reserved ball for the reserved ball stored in the storage means;
Fluctuation effect execution means for performing a change effect that displays the effect symbol in a variable manner in response to the start of the symbol variation display by the symbol display control means and stops the effect symbol when the symbol is stopped.
Special notice effect capable of performing a special notice effect different from a normal notice effect based on the result of the prior judgment by the prior judgment means when the fluctuation effect is performed by the variation effect execution means. Execution means;
With
The variation production execution means
When the special notice effect is performed by the special notice effect execution means, it is suggested that the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the first display mode indicating that the special notice effect is performed. First variation effect execution means for performing a first variation effect including a first roaring effect for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the display mode;
When the special notice effect execution means does not perform the special notice effect, it is suggested that the special notice effect is not performed after suggesting that the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the first display mode. Second variation effect execution means for performing a second variation effect including a second roaring effect that stops and displays the effect symbol in the display mode of 2,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: A holding display control means for displaying a holding display according to the number of holding balls stored in the storage means;
The hold display control means includes
Based on the result of the prior determination by the prior determination means, it is possible to display the hold display in a special display mode different from the normal display mode,
The second variation effect execution means includes:
When the hold display is displayed in the special display mode by the hold display control means, the second variation effect is performed with higher probability than when the hold display is not displayed in the special display mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized.

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