JP2013240607A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of performing a presentation having the same feeling of speed as that during time shortening even if variation time of a special pattern is not reduced.SOLUTION: In a game machine 1, it is determined whether a jackpot game is executed when start conditions are satisfied, and a first special pattern indicators 41 variably displays a special pattern and then stops the special pattern indicating a determination result. Contrarily, a main liquid crystal display device 5 performs a variable presentation for variably displaying a decorative pattern following variation display of the special pattern. Then, for example, in a specific period continuing while special pattern determination is performed for 20 times in a normal game state, a pseudo time-shortening variable presentation, where short variable display and pseudo stop display are repeated alternately and then the decorative pattern showing a result determined by special pattern determination is stopped, is performed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a variation effect in which a decorative symbol is variably displayed on an image display device as a special symbol is variably displayed on a symbol display.

  For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a game ball wins a start opening provided in a game area where a game ball flows down, whether or not a big hit game that opens a big winning opening provided in the game area is executed. It is determined whether or not. Then, after the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display, the special symbol indicating the result of the determination is stopped and displayed. Here, when the jackpot symbol indicating that it is determined to execute the special game is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed.

  After the jackpot game is over, the game is controlled in the normal game state, the probability variation game state, or the short-time game state. Here, the probability variation gaming state is a gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than that in the normal gaming state, and the probability determined in the above determination when the jackpot game is executed is relatively high. The short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than that in the normal gaming state, and the probability determined in the above determination when the jackpot game is executed is relatively low. The normal gaming state is a gaming state that is longer than the probability-changing gaming state and the short-time gaming state and has a relatively low probability of being determined in the above determination when a jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, in this gaming machine, in order to inform the player of the result of the special symbol determination in an easy-to-understand manner, the special symbol display is changed and displayed on the image display device after the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display. A variation effect is performed in which the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped.

JP 2012-367 A

  By the way, in the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state, the time-shortening function in which the variation time of the special symbol is shortened becomes effective, so that the time required for the variation effect is also shortened as compared with the normal gaming state. For this reason, during the time when the time required for the variation effect is shortened (here, the probability variation game state and the time-short game state), the image display device develops an effect with a sense of speed. On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, since the variation time of the special symbol and the variation time of the decorative symbol are not shortened, for example, when shifting from the probability variation gaming state to the normal gaming state, or from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state Sometimes, there is a problem that the speed feeling of fluctuating production is lost.

  In order to solve such a problem, it is conceivable to adopt a configuration in which the variation time of the special symbol in the normal gaming state is set to a time similar to that during the time reduction. However, in this configuration, during the normal gaming state, the so-called electric chew support function may not be provided as in the probabilistic gaming state and the short-time gaming state, and the period during which the special symbol determination is depleted and the variation effect is not performed There is a possibility that a new problem such as frequent occurrence may occur.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing an effect with a speed feeling similar to that during time reduction even if the variation time of special symbols is not shortened.

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

  The gaming machine (1) according to the present invention includes special game determination means (101, S307) for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition, and symbol display means ( 41, 42) variably displaying the special symbol, and then stopping the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special game determining unit (101, S310, S315), and executing the special game, the special game The special game execution means (101, 116, S7) for executing the special game and the special game determination means when the special symbol indicating that the game determination means is determined to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display means; Based on the determination result, a variation time determining means (101, S308) for determining a variation time which is a time during which the special symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display means; The display executing means (131, 5) for executing a predetermined effect and the plurality of decorative symbols are determined by the changing time determining means as the display of the special symbol is started and stopped after the display of the special symbol is started. A plurality of short-variation displays that fluctuate for a time shorter than the fluctuating time, and a plurality of pseudo-stops the decorative symbols in a display mode that indicates that the special game determination means determines that the special game is not executed With respect to the number of times of pseudo stop display, based on the time of change determined by the time of change determination unit, the time required for one short change display and one time of the pseudo as the stop display of the plurality of decorative symbols is approached. Setting means for setting the time required for each short fluctuation display and the time required for each pseudo stop display so that at least one of the time required for the stop display becomes shorter 131, FIG. 26), and the effect execution means shows the determination result of the special game determination means after alternately performing the short variation display and the pseudo stop display based on the setting contents of the setting means. A variation effect for stopping and displaying the plurality of decorative symbols in the display mode is executed (FIG. 5B).

  According to the present invention, it is possible to execute an effect with a sense of speed similar to that of a short time even if the variation time of the special symbol is not shortened.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. Schematic perspective view showing the internal structure of the specific region 9 Explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot and gaming state Explanatory diagram for explaining the outline of the pseudo-short-time variation effect The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus with which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the game control board 100 Detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of gate switch processing in step S23 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of jackpot determination processing in step S307 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection processing in step S308 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S317 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of normal symbol processing in step S4 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of electric tulip process in step S5 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of specific area release control processing in step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of specific area release control processing in step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the special winning opening opening control process in step S7 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the gaming state setting process in step S726 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the effect control process performed in the effect control board 130 Detailed flowchart of the variation effect pattern setting process in step S120 of FIG. Explanatory drawing for explaining the fluctuating effects when it is not a specific period Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an execution time determination table Explanatory diagram for explaining the pseudo-short-time variation effect

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

[Example of schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine called a type 1 / type 2 mixed type. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a game board 2 provided with an accessory related to winning or determination, and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the tray 28 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and the game is performed with the hitting force according to the rotation angle of the handle 20. Fired into region 10. This game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to the upper position in the game area 10 and contacted with the game nails, windmills, etc. It falls along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

  In addition, when the player operates the take-out button 23 that is disposed close to the tray 28, a part of the lower surface of the tray 28 is opened, and the game balls accumulated on the tray 28 are disposed below the tray 28 (not shown). Fall into the box. The dish 28 may be constituted by two dishes, an upper dish for storing game balls and prize balls supplied to the launching device, and a lower dish for collecting prize balls.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a winning and determining role. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the gate 16, the electric tulip 17, and the specified character are used as the winning and determination-related items. A winning opening 19 and a blade member 90 are provided.

  In the process of flowing down along the game board 2, the game balls launched into the game area 10 enter the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, the normal winning port 14, and the like to win a prize. To do. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the tray 28. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The first start opening 11 as the first winning area is a start opening that is always open, and the second start opening 12 as the second winning area is operated by the electric tulip 17 as an ordinary electric accessory. It is a starting port that is opened only when In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins through the first start port 11, or when a game ball wins through the second start port 12, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player Is determined, and the determination result is displayed on the display 4 described later.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

  The special winning opening 13 is a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the big prize opening 13. The special winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, that is, when one kind of big jackpot occurs, the plate is operated. A jackpot game that opens the big prize opening 13 is executed. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played. When a predetermined small winning symbol indicating that the result of the second special symbol determination is a small bonus is stopped and displayed on the display 4, a small member that activates the blade member 90 described later to open the specific winning opening 19 is displayed. A winning game is executed. During the small hit game, the V winning opening 92 (see FIG. 3) is temporarily opened, and a game ball wins the V winning opening 92 during this time, thereby generating two types of big wins. The big winning opening 13 is also opened when two types of jackpots are generated.

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 is configured to change its posture between a closed posture (see FIG. 1) in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 and an open posture (not shown) in which the second starting port 12 is opened. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened, although no prize ball is paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. As described above, the second starting port 12 is in a state where it is difficult for the game ball to win when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily won by operating the electric tulip 17. Become. In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the gate 16 is referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination is made.

  On the front side of the main liquid crystal display device 5 to be described later, a specific area 9 that is temporarily opened according to the result of the special symbol determination is provided. The specific area 9 will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As shown in FIG. 2, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, and the first special symbol are displayed. A symbol holding display 43, a normal symbol display 45, a normal symbol holding display 46, and a game state display 47 are configured.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. The first special symbol display 41 indicates that the result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit” (1 type big hit), or that the result of the first special symbol determination is lost. Lost symbols are stopped and displayed.

  When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. The second special symbol display 42 indicates that the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit” (type 1 big hit) and that the result of the second special symbol determination is a small hit. The lost symbol indicating that the small hit symbol shown or the result of the second special symbol determination is lost is displayed in a stopped manner.

  By the way, when a game ball is newly won at the first start port 11 during the symbol variation display, the big hit game, or the small hit game, which will be described later, the first special symbol judgment triggered by this winning. In addition, it is not possible to immediately execute the variable display of symbols. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment seems to hold the right of the first special symbol determination when the first special symbol determination cannot be immediately executed even if a game ball wins the first starting port 11. It is configured. The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of hold of the first special symbol determination held in this way.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, even if a game ball wins at the second starting port 12, the second special symbol determination and the symbol variation display cannot be executed immediately, that is, during the symbol variation display related to the special symbol determination or When a game ball is newly won at the second starting port 12 during the big hit game or the small hit game, the second special symbol judgment is not executed, and the right of the second special symbol judgment is reserved. Nor. For this reason, the display device 4 is not provided with a display device that displays the number of reserved second symbol determinations.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. Note that the normal symbol determination and the symbol variation display related to the normal symbol determination cannot be immediately executed even if the game ball passes through the gate 16, such as during the symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 45, for example. Judgment rights are withheld. The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of hold for normal symbol determination held in this way. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  In the following description, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 is called “special symbol”, and the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 45 is “normal symbol”. Shall be called.

[Configuration Example of Specific Area 9]
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the internal structure of the specific region 9. The vertical direction 34 and the width direction 35 in FIG. 3 correspond to the vertical direction 34 and the width direction 35 in FIG. The specific area 9 is an area where the game ball is opened so as to be able to enter when a small hit occurs, and a blade member 90 that opens and closes the specific prize opening 19 is provided in the specific prize opening 19 that is the entrance. Yes.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the special symbol determination is “big hit” is stopped and displayed as a determination symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. And a jackpot game is executed with one kind of big hit. The jackpot game is a state in which the big prize opening 13 is opened until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, nine game balls won in the big prize opening 13 or 29 seconds have passed since the big prize opening 13 is opened). A long open round game in which the special winning opening 13 is closed after being maintained is executed a prescribed number of times.

  On the other hand, when the small hit symbol indicating that the result of the second special symbol determination is “small hit” is stopped and displayed as the determination symbol on the second special symbol display 42, the blade member 90 is operated to operate the specific region 9. A small hit game that releases is executed. In this small hit game, the operation of the blade member 90 that closes the specific area 9 after maintaining the state in which the specific area 9 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 3.2 seconds) elapses after the specific area 9 is opened. It is executed a prescribed number of times (for example, once). In this way, when the small hit occurs, the game ball can enter the specific area 9.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the specific area 9 is provided with a guide member 91, a V winning opening 92, a lose winning opening 93, and a slide member 94. The guide member 91 guides the game ball that has entered the specific area 9 from the specific winning opening 19 to the V winning opening 92 or the lost winning opening 93. When a game ball wins the V winning opening 92 or the lose winning opening 93, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out. The lose prize opening 93 is always open, whereas the V prize opening 92 is normally closed by the slide member 94 and is opened only for a predetermined period after the specific prize opening 19 is opened. Specifically, in this embodiment, for example, 0.5 seconds after the specific winning opening 19 is opened, the slide member 94 slides to open the V winning opening 92, and 0.2 V from the opening of the V winning opening 92. When the second elapses, the slide member 94 returns to the original position shown in FIG. 3, and the V winning opening 92 is closed. Then, when the game ball wins the V winning opening 92 during the opening period of the V winning opening 92 (V winning), two types of big wins are generated, and the big hit game is executed following the small hit game. If the game ball does not win the V winning opening 92 during the opening period of the V winning opening 92, the big hit game following the small hit game is not performed.

  In this embodiment, the case where the V winning opening 92 is opened and closed by the slide member 94 will be described. However, the V winning opening 92 is opened and closed by a blade member that rotates about the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an axial direction. It may be. In addition, the operation pattern of the blade member 90 during one small hit game (time and number of times for opening the specific winning opening 19) and the like can be appropriately changed.

[Description of changes in gaming state]
Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot and the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game is controlled in the “normal game state” or the “time-saving game state”.

  The “normal game state” is a normal game state in which a so-called electric chew support function is not given. Specifically, in the “normal game state”, when the second start port 12 is opened, the rate determined in the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively low rate (for example, 1/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is set. A relatively long time (for example, 25 seconds) is set, and when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the opening time of the second start port 12 is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second × 1). Game state set to (times).

  The “time saving gaming state” is a gaming state to which an electric chew support function is provided. Specifically, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the second start port 12 is opened, the rate determined in the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high rate (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is set. A relatively short time (for example, 2 seconds) is set, and when it is determined that the second starting port 12 is to be opened, the opening time of the second starting port 12 is relatively long (for example, 0.3 seconds × 5). Game state set to (times). In other words, the “short-time gaming state” is a gaming state in which the second start port 12 is more easily controlled to the open state than in the normal gaming state.

  Due to the board configuration of the game board 2, a game ball launched into the left area of the game area 10 can win the first starting port 11, whereas a game ball launched into the right area of the game area 10 There will never be a prize at the starting port 11. Further, the second start port 12 is unlikely to be in an open state in the “normal game state”. For this reason, there is no merit of making a right strike in the “normal game state”. As described above, the “normal game state” is a left-side advantageous state in which it is easier to hit a “big hit” when a game ball is launched into the left area of the game area 10 than in the right area. Left-handed is performed according to the message displayed on the display device 5 and the voice guidance output from the speaker 24.

  When the player makes a left strike in the “normal game state” and the game ball launched into the left area of the game area 10 wins the first start port 11, the first special symbol determination is performed and the first special symbol is determined. After the special symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display 41, the determination symbol indicating the result of the first special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. Here, when it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be one type of big win, the big special symbol indicating that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41, and the big hit game for opening the big winning opening 13 is executed. The Then, according to the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 at the start of the jackpot game, the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state or the normal gaming state at the end of the jackpot game.

  When the gaming state shifts to the “time-saving gaming state”, the second start port 12 is more likely to be in the open state than in the “normal gaming state”. In addition, since most of the determination results of the second special symbol determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the second starting port 12 are small hits, two types of big hits are likely to occur. In this way, the “short-time gaming state” is a right-side advantageous state in which it is easier for the player to hit the “big hit” than hitting the game ball 10 in the right region of the game area 10 than in the left region. A right turn is performed according to a message displayed on the display device 5 and voice guidance output from the speaker 24.

  When the player makes a right strike in the “short-time gaming state” and the game ball launched into the right area of the game area 10 passes through the gate 16, normal symbol determination is performed. When it is determined that the second starting port 12 is opened when the normal symbol determination is performed in the “short-time gaming state”, the opening time of the second starting port 12 is longer than that in the “normal gaming state”. A game ball launched into the right area of the game area 10 easily wins the second starting port 12.

  In the “short-time gaming state”, when the special symbol is not variably displayed and the game ball is won at the second starting port 12 when the big hit game or the small hit game is not played, the second special symbol judgment is performed. After the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the determination symbol indicating the result of the second special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. Here, when it is determined that a small winning is determined by the second special symbol determination, the small special symbol indicating that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, and the specific area 9 and the V winning opening 92 are temporarily displayed. The small hit game to be released is executed, and the game ball wins the V winning opening 92 during the small hit game, so that two types of big hits are won, and the big hit game is executed following the small hit game. Then, the game state is set to the short-time game state or the normal game state at the end of the big hit game according to the type of the small hit symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42 at the time of the small hit game. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit”, the big hit game is played without playing the small hit game, and when it is “losing”, the small hit game is also the big hit game Also not done. In the case of “losing”, the gaming state does not change, whereas in the case of a big hit game, the result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit” and the big hit game is played. Similarly, the subsequent gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state or the normal gaming state.

  In addition, although detailed explanation is omitted, in the “short-time gaming state”, for example, when a big hit does not occur even if the second special symbol determination (or the first special symbol determination) is performed 100 times, the gaming state Is returned from the “short-time gaming state” to the “normal gaming state”.

[Configuration example of presentation means of pachinko gaming machine 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 has various functions such as a main liquid crystal display device 5, a sub liquid crystal display device 6, a logo accessory 7, a speaker 24, and a frame lamp 25. Is provided.

  The main liquid crystal display device 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and is provided at a position that is easily visible by a player. In the main liquid crystal display device 5, for example, various displays such as a decorative symbol for notifying the result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a hold display image indicating that the first special symbol determination is held, etc. An effect image including the object is displayed.

  The sub liquid crystal display device 6 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and is provided above the main liquid crystal display device 5. As the sub liquid crystal display device 6, one having a display screen smaller than that of the main liquid crystal display device 5 is used. The sub liquid crystal display device 6 is mainly used for performing effects related to effects performed in the main liquid crystal display device 5.

  In the present embodiment, a case where both the main liquid crystal display device 5 and the sub liquid crystal display device 6 are configured by a liquid crystal display device will be described. However, both or one of them is another type such as an EL display device. You may comprise by an image display apparatus.

  The logo accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the sub liquid crystal display device 6, and for the purpose of guiding the player's line of sight to the sub liquid crystal display device 6, an effect is performed on the sub liquid crystal display device 6. Operate to vibrate prior to.

  The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting music, sound, sound effects, etc. so as to synchronize with the display effect performed in the main liquid crystal display device 5 or the sub liquid crystal display device 6. The frame lamp 25 produces an effect by light by changing a light emission color, a light emission pattern, and a light emission direction.

[Configuration example of operation means of the pachinko gaming machine 1]
The frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The effect key 27 is a so-called cross key for instructing one of up, down, left and right directions. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the operation information input from the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is performed.

[Outline of simulated short-time fluctuation production]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 5, the pseudo time-short variation effect performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. When the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the short-time gaming state, an electric chew support function is provided, and the variation time of the special symbol is shortened compared with that in the normal gaming state. In the present embodiment, in the short-time gaming state, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit” or “losing”, the variation time of the special symbol is set to 13 seconds (see FIG. 24A), When the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “small hit”, the variation time of the special symbol is set to 2 seconds (see FIG. 24B). Since most of the determination results of the second special symbol determination in the short-time gaming state are “small hits”, in the short-time gaming state, the variation effect in which the decorative symbol is variably displayed as the special symbol is variably displayed for 2 seconds. Will frequently occur (see FIG. 5A).

  As described above, since the variation time of the special symbol is often set to 2 seconds in the short-time gaming state, a variation effect with a sense of speed is developed. Here, the variation effect is an effect using a decoration symbol that is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed as the special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped. In contrast, in the normal game state, since the variation time of the special symbol is relatively long, the time required for the variation effect when the transition from the short-time game state to the normal game state is also increased. The feeling of speed will be impaired.

  Also, in the so-called one-type pachinko gaming machine, the short-time gaming state (big hit) is the chance time after the probability variation gaming state (the gaming state with a relatively high probability of being a big hit and the electric chew support function is given) ends. In general, a game state in which an electric chew support function is provided, although a probability that the On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, which is a mixed type of 1 type and 2 types, the above-mentioned probability change is meant in the sense that the short game state when the 2 type big hit may occur is very advantageous for the player. It corresponds to a gaming state and there is no short-time gaming state as a chance time in one type of pachinko gaming machine. For this reason, if the time required for one variation effect is lengthened with the return from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state, an unpleasant impression that the chance has completely disappeared may be given. There is.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, for example, the decorative symbol is displayed during one special symbol change display until the special symbol determination is performed 20 times after returning from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state. The short variation display and the pseudo stop display are alternately repeated, and then the pseudo time variation variation effect is performed in which the decorative symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 5B).

  In the short variation display, the second special symbol display 42 (or the first special symbol display 41) displays a variable symbol in a variable time (FIG. 5A) when a plurality of decorative symbols are in the short-time gaming state. In the example shown, this is a display effect that changes for a time that is equal to or less than 2 seconds), that is, the time during which the decorative design is displayed in a variable manner on the main liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 5B illustrates a state in which the decorative symbol is displayed in a short variation for 2 seconds which is the same as the variation time of the decorative symbol in the short-time gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, a case where short variation display is realized by scrolling each decorative symbol from top to bottom will be described. However, the variation mode of each decorative symbol in short variation display is not limited to this. For example, each decorative design may be scrolled in the left-right direction, or each decorative design may be scrolled so as to move from the back of the screen to the front, thereby realizing short variation display.

  The pseudo stop display is a display effect in which a plurality of decorative symbols are pseudo-stopped in a display mode indicating that it is determined in the special symbol determination that the jackpot game is not executed. Here, the pseudo stop means that a plurality of decorative symbols are finely moved so as not to completely stop.

  Note that the same stop display may be performed also in the so-called pseudo continuous notice effect, but in the pseudo continuous notice effect, a plurality of decorations including a predetermined decorative design (development design) indicating that the pseudo continuous notice effect occurs. While the symbols are pseudo-stopped or a plurality of decorative symbols are pseudo-stopped in a line according to a predetermined rule, the pseudo-stop display is not such a display mode and does not perform a special game. This is different from the pseudo stop of the decorative symbol during the pseudo-continuous notice effect in that each decorative symbol is pseudo-stopped in a display mode indicating this.

  By alternately repeating such a short variation display and a pseudo stop display, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the same manner as in the short-time gaming state, and a variation effect with a speed feeling similar to the short-time gaming state is provided. It can be continued, and a favorable impression can be given to the player as if a chance time has occurred.

  As will be described in detail later, in addition to the 20 variations immediately after returning from the time-saving gaming state to the normal gaming state, such a pseudo-time-time variation effect has a determination result of the first special symbol determination in the normal gaming state “time reduction. The same applies to the 20 fluctuations immediately after the “no jackpot” is set and the jackpot game is played. In the following description, a period in which the pseudo time variation effect is performed in the normal gaming state is referred to as a “specific period”.

  Hereinafter, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the processing performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 for realizing such a pseudo short time variation effect will be described in detail.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls to be paid out as prize balls. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is based on a game control board 100 that controls execution of determination, command transmission processing to the effect control board 130, and the command received from the game control board 100. An effect control board 130 that controls the production in an integrated manner, an image sound control board 140 that controls the production of images and sounds, a lamp control board 150 that controls the production of various lamps and logo accessories 7, and the like. . In the present embodiment, the game control board 100 functions as a game control unit that controls the progress of the game, and the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150 function as an effect control unit that controls the effect. .

[Configuration Example of Game Control Board 100]
The game control board 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102, and a main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to determination and the number of payout balls based on a program stored in the main ROM 102. The main RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the main CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control board 100 includes a first start port switch 111, a second start port switch 112, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, a gate switch 114, a big winning port switch 115, a big winning port control unit 116, a normal winning port switch 117, The specific prize opening switch 118, the specific area opening / closing part 119, the V prize opening switch 120, the lose prize opening switch 121, the V prize opening opening / closing part 122, and the respective indicators 41 to 43, 45 to 47 constituting the display 4 are connected. Has been.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The electric tulip opening / closing part 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving in response to a control signal from the game control board 100. To do. The gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 16 and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100. The big prize opening switch 115 detects that a game ball has won the big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. In response to a control signal from the game control board 100, the special prize opening control unit 116 opens and closes the special prize opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special prize opening 13 so as to be able to transmit the drive. To do. The normal winning port switch 117 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 14, and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The specific winning opening switch 118 detects that the game ball has won the specific winning opening 19 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The specific area opening / closing unit 119 opens and closes the specific winning opening 19 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the blade member 90 so as to be able to transmit driving in response to a control signal from the game control board 100. The V winning opening switch 120 detects that a game ball has won the V winning opening 92 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The lose prize winning switch 121 detects that the game ball has won the lose prize winning opening 93 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The V winning opening / closing unit 122 opens and closes the V winning opening 92 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the slide member 94 so as to be able to transmit driving.

  The main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 detects from the first starting port switch 111, the second starting port switch 112, the big winning port switch 115, the normal winning port switch 117, the V winning port switch 120, or the lose prize port switch 121. When the signal is input, the payout control board (not shown) is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won, and based on the information from the payout control board, Manage the number.

  This payout control board is configured to have a drive motor or the like that sends out a prize ball from a ball tank provided on the back side of the game board 2 to the tray 28.

  The main CPU 101 acquires various random numbers as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random numbers. Further, the main CPU 101 acquires various random numbers as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and executes the second special symbol determination using the acquired random numbers. If it is determined that the game is a “hit”, the special winning opening 13 is opened and closed via the special winning opening control section 116.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the second special symbol determination is a small hit, the main CPU 101 opens and closes the specific winning opening 19 by operating the blade member 90 via the specific area opening / closing unit 119, The V winning opening 92 is opened and closed by operating the slide member 94 via the V winning opening opening / closing section 122. Then, when a game ball wins the V winning opening 92 while the slide member 94 is operating, the big winning opening 13 is opened and closed via the big winning opening control section 116 as in the case of determining that it is a “hit”. .

  Further, the main CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And when it determines with opening the 2nd starting port 12, the 2nd starting port 12 is opened temporarily by operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing part 113.

  Further, the main CPU 101 causes the respective display devices 41 to 43 and 45 to 47 constituting the display device 4 to execute the processing described above with reference to FIG.

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

  The sub CPU 131 sets the production contents based on the game information related to the special symbol determination, the normal symbol determination, the special game, etc. transmitted from the game control board 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the production | presentation key 27 may be received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. Further, the sub CPU 131 transmits a command for instructing execution of the effect of the set effect content to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

[Configuration Example of Image Sound Control Board 140]
Although not shown in the figure, the image sound control board 140 includes a general CPU, a control ROM, and a control RAM. Based on the program stored in the control ROM, the general CPU performs arithmetic processing when controlling an image or sound representing the effect whose effect content is set on the effect control board 130. Although not shown in the figure, the image sound control board 140 is output from a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates an effect image displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 5 and the sub liquid crystal display device 6 and the speaker 24. An acoustic DSP (Digital Signal Processor) that generates acoustic data is provided. The overall CPU controls the operation of the VDP and the sound DSP by generating a control signal based on the command from the effect control board 130 and the program stored in the control ROM and outputting the control signal to the VDP and the sound DSP.

  Connected to the acoustic DSP are an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data related to music, voice, sound effects, etc., and an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP. The acoustic DSP reads the acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the overall CPU from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24.

  The VDP is an image ROM that stores material data necessary for generating a production image, a drawing engine that executes rendering processing of the production image, and a main liquid crystal display device 5 and a sub liquid crystal display device that display the production image drawn by the drawing engine. 6 is provided. The drawing engine draws the effect image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the general CPU. The output circuit outputs the effect image drawn in the frame buffer to the main liquid crystal display device 5 and the sub liquid crystal display device 6 at a predetermined timing.

[Configuration Example of Lamp Control Board 150]
Although not shown in the drawing, the lamp control board 150 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The CPU of the lamp control board 150 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the operation of the frame lamp 25 and the logo accessory 7 based on a program stored in the ROM. The RAM of the lamp control board 150 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU executes the program or a work area for data processing.

  The ROM of the lamp control board 150 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating the light emission patterns of the light emitting elements included in the frame lamp 25 and the logo accessory 7. The operation pattern data is data indicating an operation pattern of the logo accessory 7.

  The CPU of the lamp control board 150 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM, and emits light from the frame lamp 25 and the logo accessory 7. Controls the light emission of the device. The CPU of the lamp control board 150 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the ROM, and operates the logo accessory 7. Control the drive.

[Timer interrupt processing by game control board 100]
Next, a timer interrupt process executed in the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the game control board 100. The game control board 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 7 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. . Note that the processing of the game control board 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 7 and subsequent figures is performed in accordance with a command issued by the main CPU 101 based on a program stored in the main ROM 102.

  First, the main CPU 101 executes random number update processing for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and a normal symbol random number (step S1).

  Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining the jackpot, the jackpot, or the loss. The jackpot design random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. The small hitting design random number is a random number for determining the type of two types of big hits generated when a game ball wins the V winning opening 92 during the small hitting game. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when it is determined that the reach is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether or not to open the second start port 12. The jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal symbol random number are incremented by “1” every time the process of step S1 is performed. Note that a loop counter is used as a counter for performing the processing of step S1, and each random number returns to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 executes a switch process when a detection signal is input from each switch (step S2). This switch processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Following the processing of step S2, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination, displays the special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and shows the result of the special symbol determination. A special symbol process including a process of stopping and displaying the determination symbol is executed (step S3). This special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S3, the main CPU 101 includes a process of executing normal symbol determination, causing the normal symbol display unit 45 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Normal symbol processing is executed (step S4). This normal symbol processing will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Following the process of step S4, the main CPU 101 performs the electric tulip process for operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing part 113 when it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened as a result of the normal symbol determination. Is executed (step S5). This electric tulip process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Following the process of step S5, the main CPU 101 activates the blade member 90 via the specific area opening / closing part 119 and determines the V prize opening opening / closing part when it is determined that the small symbol is won in the special symbol process of step S3. A specific area opening control process for operating the slide member 94 via 122 is executed (step S6). The specific area release control process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S6, the main CPU 101 controls the big winning opening control unit 116 when it is determined that the big winning is made in step S3, or when a game ball wins the V winning opening 92 during the small winning game. Then, a special winning opening opening control process for opening the special winning opening 13 is executed (step S7). The special winning opening opening control process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S7, the main CPU 101 executes a prize ball process for controlling the payout of the prize ball according to the winning of the game ball (step S8).

  Subsequent to the process of step S8, the main CPU 101 transmits to the effect control board 130 information necessary to determine various commands and effect contents set (stored) in the main RAM 103 in the process step before step S8. Processing is executed (step S9).

[Switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the first start port switch 111, as illustrated in FIG. 8, and is appropriately updated by the process of step S1. For the random numbers (big hit random number, big hit design random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number), a first start port switch process is performed to acquire a value at the time when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input ( Step S21). The first start port switch process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the second start port switch 112, and various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, small bonus symbol updated as appropriate by the process of step S1. For the random number, the reach random number, and the fluctuation pattern random number), a second start port switch process is performed to acquire a value at the time when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input (step S22). The second start port switch process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Then, the main CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114, and the value at the time when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input with respect to the normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the process of step S1. The gate switch process for acquiring the above is executed (step S23). This gate switch processing will be described in detail later based on FIG.

[First Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 9, the main CPU 101 indicates a detection signal from the first start port switch 111 (indicating that the first start port switch 111 is “ON”) following the random number update process in step S1. Based on whether or not an ON signal is input, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 111 is turned “ON” (step S211). Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 has been turned “ON” (step S211: YES), the number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (in the present embodiment, “4”) of the first special symbol determination (step S212).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S212: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S213). Then, as the acquisition information used for the first special symbol determination, a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and these random numbers are associated with each other and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103 (step). S214 to S217). Then, a hold command for notifying that the first special symbol determination is put on hold is set in the main RAM 103 (step S218). This hold command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S9. The processing when the effect control board 130 receives this hold command will be described in detail later.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the result of the first special symbol determination is either a big hit or a loss, and the first special symbol determination is not determined to be a small hit that generates a small hit game. Has been. For this reason, the first start port switch process does not include a step of acquiring a small hitting design random number for determining the type of the two big hits.

[Second Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 10 is a detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 10, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 (the second start port switch 112 is “ON”) following the first start port switch process in step S <b> 21. On the basis of whether or not an ON signal indicating that the second start port switch 112 has been turned ON is determined (step S221).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the second start port switch 112 is “ON” (step S221: YES), for example, whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON”. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game in which the big winning opening 13 is opened (step S222). This jackpot game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game is being executed, and is set to “ON” at the start of the jackpot game, and is set to “OFF” at the end of the jackpot game.

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the big hit game is not in progress (step S222: NO), for example, based on whether or not the small hit game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON”, the specific winning It is determined whether or not a small hit game that opens the mouth 19 is in progress (step S223). This small hit game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the small hit game that opens the specific winning opening 19 is being executed, and is set to “ON” at the start of the small hit game, and at the end of the small hit game Set to “OFF”.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the game is not in the small hit game (step S223: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol display on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 is being displayed. (Step S224). Here, when it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S224: NO), as the acquisition information used for the second special symbol determination, the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the reach random number And the fluctuation pattern random numbers are acquired, and these random numbers are associated and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103 (steps S225 to S229).

  As described above, when the game ball wins the second starting port 12 when the special game is not being displayed and the special symbol is not being displayed, the main CPU 101 stores various random numbers used for the second special symbol determination in the main game. The data is directly stored in the determination storage area of the RAM 103. This determination storage area is a storage area for storing various random numbers used for the special symbol determination when the special symbol determination is actually executed. When a game ball is won at the first starting port 11, the main CPU 101 stores various random numbers used for the first special symbol determination in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103, and actually performs the first special symbol determination. When the change display of the special symbol is started, various random numbers stored in the reserved storage area are shifted to the determination storage area.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the game ball has won the second starting port 12 during the special symbol change display or during the special game, the special symbol change related to the second special symbol determination corresponding to the winning is made. When the display cannot be started immediately, the second special symbol determination based on the winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 is not performed. On the other hand, when a game ball wins at the first start port 11, even if the variable symbol display related to the first special symbol determination corresponding to the winning cannot be started immediately, the right of the first special symbol determination is 4 is the upper limit.

[Gate switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 11 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S23 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 11, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the gate switch 114 (ON signal indicating that the gate switch 114 is “ON”) following the second start-up switch processing in step S22. It is determined whether or not the gate switch 114 is turned “ON” based on whether or not is input (step S231).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 has been turned “ON” (step S231: YES), the normal symbol determination suspension number T stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not the determination is less than the maximum hold number Tmax (for example, “4”) (step S232).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number T is less than the maximum hold number Tmax (step S232: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the hold number T to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S233), and is held by this process. A normal symbol random number used for normal symbol determination is acquired and stored in the main RAM 103 (step S234).

[Special symbol processing by game control board 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 12 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S3 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 12, the main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 determines whether or not the big hit game flag or the small hit game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON”. It is determined whether or not the middle or small hit game is in progress (step S301). Here, when it is determined that the game is a big hit game or a small hit game (step S301: YES), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the special game is not being played (step S301: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being changed (step S302). Here, when it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S302: NO), it is determined whether or not various random numbers related to the second start opening winning are stored in the determination storage area of the main RAM 103 ( Step S303). Specifically, various random numbers acquired in response to the game ball winning the second start opening 12 are directly stored in the determination storage area, and various random numbers related to the second start opening winning are stored. Is stored in the determination storage area. Based on whether or not this flag is stored when various random numbers are stored in the determination storage area, various types of information stored in the determination storage area are stored. It is determined whether the random number is related to the second start opening winning or the first starting opening winning. Here, when it is determined that the random number related to the second start opening winning is stored (step S303: YES), the process proceeds to step S307 described later.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the random number related to the second start opening winning is not stored in the determination storage area (step S303: NO), the main CPU 101 stores the first special symbol determination hold number U1 stored in the main RAM 103. It is determined whether or not “1” or more (step S304). Here, when it is determined that the hold count U1 is “1” or more (step S304: YES), the hold count U1 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S305). Then, a shift process for the storage area of the main RAM 103 is executed (step S306). Specifically, the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number related to the first special symbol determination stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103 are first stored in the reserved storage area. (The oldest) is shifted to the determination storage area, and the remaining one is shifted to the determination storage area.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S306 or determines that the random number related to the second start opening winning is stored in the determination storage area (step S303: YES), it is stored in the determination storage area. The jackpot determination process is executed based on the random number that is stored (step S307). By executing this jackpot determination process, it is determined whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss, and setting information of a determination symbol indicating the determination result is set in the main RAM 103. When it is determined that the game is a big hit (1 type big win), the type of the big win is determined, and when it is determined that the jackpot is a game, the game ball wins the V winning opening 92 during the small hit game. The kind of two types of jackpots that will be triggered by this is determined. The jackpot determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Following the process of step S307, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern selection process (step S308). Specifically, referring to the variation pattern table stored in advance in the main ROM 102, the determination result of the jackpot determination in step S307, the type of determination symbol set in the main RAM 103, the current gaming state, the first special symbol A variation pattern of the special symbol is selected based on the reach random number and variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area together with the determination pending number U1 and the jackpot random number used in the processing of step S307. By performing the processing in step S308, it is also determined whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach. This variation pattern selection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Following the processing of step S308, the main CPU 101 determines whether the symbol setting information set in step S307, the symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or the second special symbol determination. Information indicating whether or not, a variation pattern setting information set in the process of step S308, information indicating which of the effects with reach or effects without reach, information regarding the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, etc. A change start command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S309). This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S9.

  On the other hand, the effect control board 130 needs to specify the result of the special symbol determination by analyzing the variation start command received from the game control board 100, and perform either the effect with reach or the effect without reach. To determine the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by acquiring the variation time during which the special symbol is variably displayed. Then, in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, what pattern the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 5 is determined from the speaker 24. Such as the sound output, the light emission pattern of the frame lamp 25, and whether or not to activate the logo accessory 7, etc. The control board 150 is executed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S309, the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the setting information included in the variation start command set in step S309 (step S310). The special symbol variation display is performed when the processing in steps S307 to S309 is performed in a state where the random number related to the first special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area. 41. When the process of steps S307 to S309 is performed in a state where random numbers relating to the second special symbol determination are stored, the second special symbol display 42 is used.

  Subsequent to step S310, the main CPU 101 starts measuring a variation time that is an elapsed time from the start of the variation display in step S310 (step S311).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S311 or determines that the special symbol is changing (step S302: YES), the main CPU 101 is selected by the process of step S308 from the start of the measurement of the changing time in step S311. It is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed (step S313). Here, when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (step S313: NO), the series of special symbol processing ends, and the processing proceeds to normal symbol processing in step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S313: YES), the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. Is set in the main RAM 103 (step S314). This symbol determination command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S9. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 5 in the aspect which shows the determination result of special symbol determination, etc. are performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S314, the main CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display started in the process of step S310 (step S315). At that time, the determination symbol (big hit symbol, small bonus symbol, or lost symbol) set in the process of step S307 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display which has variably displayed the special symbol. Specifically, when the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41, the first special symbol display 41 is caused to stop display the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol, and the second special symbol display 42 When the special symbol is variably displayed, the big special symbol, the small bonus symbol, or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42.

  Subsequent to the process of step S315, the main CPU 101 resets the variation time that started the measurement in the process of step S311 (step S316), starts the big hit game when it is a big win, and reduces the small time when it is a big win. A stop process including a process for starting a winning game is executed (step S317). This stop process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

[Big hit judgment processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S307 of FIG. When the main CPU 101 determines that the random number related to the second special symbol determination is stored together with the flag in the determination storage area (step S303: YES), or when the process of step S306 is executed, it is exemplified in FIG. In this manner, the jackpot determination is executed (step S3071). Here, when executing the jackpot determination relating to the second start opening winning, the jackpot determination table relating to the first starting opening winning is executed with reference to the second starting opening winning jackpot determination table stored in the main ROM 102 in advance. When doing so, the first start opening winning jackpot determination table stored in advance in the main ROM 102 is referred to.

  In the second start opening winning jackpot determination table, a determination result and a random value are stored in association with each other. Specifically, a random value for the big hit, a random value for the small hit, and a random value for the loss are stored. When the main CPU 101 executes the jackpot determination related to the second start opening winning a prize, the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area matches any random value defined in the second starting opening winning jackpot determination table It is determined whether it is a big hit (one type big hit), a small hit or a loss based on whether or not.

  In the first start opening winning jackpot determination table, a determination result and a random value are stored in association with each other. Specifically, a random value for jackpot and a random value for loss are stored. When the main CPU 101 executes the jackpot determination related to the first start opening winning prize, the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area matches any random number value defined in the first starting opening winning jackpot determination table It is determined whether it is a big hit (1 type big hit) or lost.

  As described above, the main CPU 101 determines that the various random numbers stored in the determination storage area are satisfied when the starting condition is satisfied such that various random numbers related to the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination are stored in the determination storage area. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not to play a jackpot game.

  Based on the determination result of step S3071, the main CPU 101 determines whether it is a one-type big hit (step S3072). Here, when it is determined that it is one kind of big hit (step S3072: YES), the type of big hit is determined with reference to the symbol determination table at the time of big hit stored in the main ROM 102 (step S3073).

  In the symbol determination table at the time of jackpot, the hit type and the random number value are stored in association with each other. The main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol random number stored in the determination storage area together with the jackpot random number matches a random jackpot value specified in the symbol determination table at the jackpot time. Determine the type.

  The main CPU 101 sets the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S3073 as setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3074). As a result, the jackpot symbol set here in the process of step S315 is stopped and displayed as a determination symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and the jackpot game is executed. become.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the special symbol determination is not one type big hit (step S3072: NO), it is based on whether or not the flag related to the second special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area. Then, it is determined whether or not this special symbol determination is a first special symbol determination related to the first start opening prize (step S3075). Here, when it is determined that the first special symbol determination is made (step S3075: YES), if the determination result of the first special symbol determination is not a big hit, it is a loss, so the lost symbol is set in the main RAM 103 as setting information. (Step S3076). As a result, the lost symbol set here in the process of step S315 is stopped and displayed as a determination symbol on the first special symbol display 41.

  When the determination result of the second special symbol determination is not a big hit, the determination result is a small hit or a loss. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not the first special symbol determination (step S3075: NO), that is, if the current special symbol determination is the second special symbol determination, the result of the jackpot determination in step S3071 It is determined whether or not is a small hit (step S3077). Specifically, based on whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area matches the random number value corresponding to the jackpot specified in the second start opening winning jackpot determination table. 2 It is determined whether the determination result of the special symbol determination is a small hit or a loss.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the second special symbol determination is not a small hit (step S3077: NO), the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S3076. In this case, the lost symbol set here in the process of step S315 is stopped and displayed as a determination symbol on the second special symbol display 42.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the second special symbol determination is a small hit (step S3077: YES), the main CPU 101 refers to the symbol determination table at the time of the small hit stored in the main ROM 102 in advance. Is determined (step S3078). Specifically, the type of the small hit is determined based on which random number value specified in the symbol determination table at the time of the small hit matches the random number for small hit stored in the determination storage area To do. Then, the determined small hit symbol is set in the main RAM 103 as setting information (step S3079). As a result, the small winning symbol set here in the process of step S315 is stopped and displayed as a determination symbol on the second special symbol display 42.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42 in this way, the above-described small hit game is started. Then, when a game ball wins the V winning opening 92 during the small hit game, two types of big hits are made, and the big hit game is played following the small hit game. The type of big hit of two types is determined based on the small hit symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42. For this reason, the process which determines the kind of small hits can be regarded as the process which determines the kind of two types big hit.

[Change pattern selection processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S308 of FIG. After executing the jackpot determination process in step S307 in FIG. 12, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of the special symbol determination is one kind of jackpot based on the determination result in step S3071 as in the process in step S3072. Is determined (step S3081). Here, when it is determined that it is one kind of big hit (step S3081: YES), the big hit variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3082).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that it is not one type big hit (step S3081: NO), it determines whether or not it is a small hit (step S3083). Here, when it is determined that a small hit is made (step S3083: YES), a small hitting variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3084).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a small hit (step S3083: NO), that is, if it is a loss, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to perform a reach effect to make the player expect a big hit (step S3085). . Specifically, based on whether or not the reach random number stored in the determination storage area matches the reach random number stored in the main ROM 102, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is to be performed. If it is determined that the reach effect is to be performed (step S3085: YES), the reach variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3086), and it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S3086). In step S3085: NO, the variation pattern table for loss is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3087).

  Here, the variation pattern table is a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance (variation time 2 seconds, 3 seconds, 8 seconds, 10 seconds, 18 seconds, 30 seconds, 36 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.) It is the table which matched the random value of the fluctuation pattern random number.

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines a variation pattern random number using the variation pattern table set in the processing of step S3082, step S3084, step S3086, or step S3087 (step S3088). Specifically, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area is selected with reference to the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103. By performing the process of step S3088, the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol is determined.

  By performing these series of processes, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination in the short-time gaming state is “big hit” or “losing”, a variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is 13 seconds is If it is selected and “small hit” is selected, a variation pattern having a variation time of 2 seconds for the special symbol is selected.

  When the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern, the main CPU 101 sets the selected variation pattern as setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3089). The variation pattern setting information is included in the variation start command set in the process of step S309 together with the symbol set in the jackpot determination process, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S9.

[Processing during stop by game control board 100]
FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S317 of FIG. After resetting the variation time by the process of step S316, the main CPU 101 is one type big hit, similar to the process of step S3072, based on the determination result of step S3071 as illustrated in FIG. It is determined whether or not (step S3171). Here, when it is determined that it is a type 1 big hit (step S3171: YES), the big hit game flag is set to “ON” (step S3172).

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the hourly game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S3173). The short-time game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the short-time game state, and is set to “ON” when the normal game state shifts to the short-time game state. It is set to “OFF” when returning to the normal gaming state from. If it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (step S3173: YES), the short-time game flag is set to “OFF” (step S3174).

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a one-type big hit (step S3171: NO), it determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set to “ON” (step S3176). If it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (step S3176: YES), the short-time game remaining number W stored in the main RAM 103 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step). S3177). The short game remaining number W indicates the remaining number of times that the second special symbol determination (or the first special symbol determination) is executed in the short time gaming state. When the short game residual number W becomes “0”, the game The state is returned from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state.

  Subsequent to the process of step S3177, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the short time remaining game count W is “0” (step S3178). Here, when it is determined that the short time remaining game count W is “0” (step S3178: YES), the short time game flag is set to “OFF” (step S3179). As a result, the gaming state is returned from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state.

  The main CPU 101 executes the process of step S3179, determines that the time-saving game flag is not “ON” (step S3176: NO), or determines that the time-saving game remaining count W is not “0” ( Step S3178: NO), similarly to the process of Step S3077, it is determined whether or not a small hit is made (Step S3180). If it is determined that the game is a small hit (step S3180: YES), the small hit game flag is set to “ON” (step S3181).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S3174, determines that the time-saving game flag is not set to “ON” (step S3173: NO), or executes the process of step S3181, the main CPU 101 opens to the main RAM 103. A command is set (step S3183). Here, the term “opening” refers to the period from the start of the jackpot game until the first big winning opening 13 starts to be opened, or the period from the start of the small hit game to the first opening of the specific winning opening 19 I mean. On the other hand, the opening command is a command for notifying that the opening is started, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S9. When the process of step S3183 is executed subsequent to step S3181, an opening command related to the jackpot game is set, and in other cases, an opening command related to the jackpot game is set.

  Although a detailed description is omitted, in the effect control board 130, a predetermined opening effect is performed when an opening command related to a jackpot game is received, and a predetermined small game is received when an opening command related to a small hit game is received. The hit production is started.

[Normal design processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart of the normal symbol process in step S4 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 16, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” following the special symbol process in step S3 (step S401). ). This auxiliary game flag is a flag that indicates whether or not the electric tulip 17 is in an auxiliary game in which the operation of returning to the closed posture after maintaining the open posture for a predetermined time is being performed a predetermined number of times, and is set to “ON” during the auxiliary game. It is set and set to “OFF” when it is not in an auxiliary game.

  If it is determined in step S401 that the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (step S401: YES), the process proceeds to the electric tulip process in step S5.

  When determining that the auxiliary game flag is not set to “ON” (step S401: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 45 is being displayed (step S402). ), When it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed (step S402: NO), it is determined whether or not the number T of the normal symbol determination is “1” or more (step S403). Here, when it is determined that the number of holds T is not “1” or more (step S403: NO), the process proceeds to the electric tulip process of step S5.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the number of holds T is “1” or more (step S403: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the number of holds T to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S404), and executes a hit random number determination process. (Step S405). Specifically, the oldest normal symbol random number among the normal symbol random numbers stored in the main RAM 103 by the processing in step S234 (see FIG. 11) is the winning value related to the normal symbol determination stored in the main ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not the determination result of the normal symbol determination is a win based on whether or not it matches any of the above.

  Following the process of step S405, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of the normal symbol determination is a win based on the determination result of step S405 (step S406). In step S406: YES), a winning symbol to be stopped and displayed as a determination symbol on the normal symbol display 45 is set in the main RAM 103 (step S407). On the contrary, when it is determined that the determination result of the normal symbol determination is not successful (step S406: NO), the lost symbol is set in the main RAM 103 (step S408).

  Following the processing of step S407 or step S408, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state based on whether or not the time-saving gaming flag is set to “ON”. Is determined (step S409). If it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (step S409: YES), the normal symbol change time for displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 45 is set to, for example, 25 seconds (step S410). . On the other hand, when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state (step S409: NO), the normal symbol variation time is set to 2 seconds, for example (step S411). Thus, the normal symbol variation time set by the process of step S410 or step S411 is temporarily stored in the main RAM 103.

  Following the processing of step S410 or step S411, the main CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation display by the ordinary symbol display 45 (step S412), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the start of the variation display (step S413). ).

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol change display is being performed by the normal symbol display 45 (step S402: YES), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the normal symbol change display (step S415). Specifically, whether or not to end the normal symbol variation display based on whether or not the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the process of step S413 has reached the normal symbol variation time set in step S410 or step S411. Determine whether. Here, when it is determined not to end the normal symbol variation display (step S415: NO), the process proceeds to the electric tulip process of step S5.

  When the main CPU 101 determines to end the normal symbol fluctuation display (step S415: YES), the main CPU 101 ends the normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display 45, and is set in the main RAM 103 by the process of step S407. The winning symbol or the lost symbol set in the main RAM 103 in the process of step S408 is stopped and displayed (step S416). And the elapsed time which started measurement by the process of step S413 is reset (step S417). Then, similarly to the process of step S406, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the normal symbol determination is correct (step S418). Here, when it is determined that the determination result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S418: YES), the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (step S419). Thus, the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON”, whereby the auxiliary game for operating the electric tulip 17 is started.

[Electric tulip processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 17 is a detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process in step S5 of FIG. Following the normal symbol process in step S4, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” as illustrated in FIG. 17 (step S501). If it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is not set to “ON” (step S501: NO), the process proceeds to the specific area release control process in step S6.

  When determining that the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (step S501: YES), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S502). If it is determined that the electric tulip 17 is not operating (step S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (step S503), as in the process of step S406. Here, when it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (step S503: YES), as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 second is performed once. The pattern is set in the main RAM 103 (step S504). On the contrary, when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state (step S503: NO), that is, when it is the short-time gaming state, the second start port 12 is set as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 for 0.3 seconds. An operation pattern for performing the opening operation five times is set in the main RAM 103 (step S505).

  After setting the operation pattern in step S504 or step S505, the main CPU 101 causes the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 to start the operation of the electric tulip 17 in the set operation pattern (step S506).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S506 or determines that the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S502: YES), has the operation of the electric tulip 17 started in the process of step S506 been completed? It is determined whether or not (step S507). If it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 17 has been completed (step S507: YES), the auxiliary game flag is set to “OFF” (step S508). Thereby, the auxiliary game is ended.

[Specific Area Open / Close Control Processing by Game Control Board 100]
When the result of the second special symbol determination is a small hit, the small hit game is executed by the specific area release control process in step S6. Hereinafter, the specific area release control process executed in the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. Here, FIGS. 18 and 19 are detailed flowcharts of the specific area release control process in step S6 of FIG.

  Subsequent to the electric tulip process in step S5, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the small hit game flag is set to “ON” as illustrated in FIG. 18 (step S601). Here, if it is determined that the small hit game flag is not set to “ON” (step S601: NO), the process proceeds to the big winning opening release control process of step S7.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the small hit game flag is set to “ON” (step S601: YES), for example, the elapsed time since the opening command related to the small hit game is set in the process of step S3183. Based on whether or not has reached a preset opening time, it is determined whether or not a small hit game is being opened (step S602). If it is determined that the opening is in progress (step S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S603). Here, when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (step S603: NO), the process proceeds to the special winning opening release control process of step S7.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the main CPU 101 resets the number X of winning game balls to the specific winning port 19 stored in the main RAM 103 (step S604), and opens / closes the specific area. The opening control of the specific winning opening 19 by the unit 119 is started (step S605), and the measurement of the elapsed time since the opening control is started is started (step S606). By performing the processing of step S605, the blade member 90 performs the operation of closing the specific winning opening 19 after opening it for 3.2 seconds once.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the opening in the small hit game is not in progress (step S602: NO), for example, based on the operation status of the specific area opening / closing unit 119, it is determined whether or not the small hit game is being ended. Determination is made (step S608). Here, when it is determined that the ending in the small hit game is not in progress (step S608: NO), the specific winning opening switch 118 is turned “ON” based on the presence / absence of the detection signal input from the specific winning opening switch 118. It is determined whether or not (step S609). Here, when it is determined that the specific winning opening switch 118 is “ON” (step S609: YES), it is determined that one gaming ball has won the specific winning opening 19, and the winning number X of the gaming balls is calculated. The value updated by “1” is updated (step S610).

  When the process of step S610 is executed, the main CPU 101 determines that the specific winning opening switch 118 is not “ON” (step S609: NO), or if the process of step S606 is executed, the process of step S606 is performed. It is determined whether or not the elapsed time when the measurement is started matches a preset time (for example, 0.5 seconds) (step S611). Here, when it is determined that the set time coincides (step S611: YES), the V winning opening opening / closing unit 122 is operated to operate the slide member 94 to open the V winning opening 92 (step S612). Thereby, the above-mentioned two types of big hits can be generated.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S612 or determines that the elapsed time does not coincide with the set time (step S611: NO), based on the presence or absence of the detection signal input from the V winning opening switch 120, It is determined whether or not the V prize opening switch 120 is “ON” (step S613). Here, when it is determined that the V prize opening switch 120 has been turned “ON” (step S613: YES), the V prize flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S614). This V winning flag is a flag indicating whether or not a game ball is won at the V winning opening 92 during the small hit game and two kinds of big wins are generated, and no gaming ball is won at the V winning opening 92 Is set to “OFF”, and is set to “ON” when a game ball wins the V winning opening 92.

  Following the process of step S614, the main CPU 101 sets, in the main RAM 103, a V winning command for notifying that the game ball has won the V winning opening 92 during the small hit game (step S615). This V winning command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S9.

  Although detailed explanation is omitted, in the effect control board 130, when this V winning command is received, a notification effect for notifying that a two-type jackpot has occurred is performed.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S615, or determines that the V winning opening switch 120 is not “ON” (step S613: NO), whether or not it is the closing timing of the V winning opening 92 Is determined (step S616). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (0.2 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the V winning opening 92 was opened. Here, when it is determined that it is the closing timing (step S616: YES), the V winning opening 92 is blocked by the V winning opening / closing unit 122 (step S617).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S617 or determines that it is not the closing timing of the V winning opening 92 (step S616: NO), the measurement is performed by the process of step S606 as illustrated in FIG. Based on the elapsed time that has been started, it is determined whether or not the specified opening operation of the blade member 90 (in this embodiment, one operation of opening the specific winning opening 19 for 3.2 seconds) is completed (step S620). .

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the prescribed release operation has not ended (step S620: NO), the main ball 102 stores in advance the number X of winning game balls to the specific winning opening 19 in the current small hit game. It is determined whether or not it matches the number of game balls Xmax (for example, “6”) that defines the closing timing of the specific winning port 19 (step S621). Here, when it is determined that the number X of winning prizes does not coincide with the number of gaming balls Xmax (step S621: NO), the process proceeds to the big winning opening opening control process of step S7.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that the winning number X matches the number of game balls Xmax (step S621: YES), or determines that the prescribed release operation has ended (step S620: YES), the process of step S605 is performed. The opening control of the started specific winning opening 19 is ended (step S622), the elapsed time at which measurement was started in step S606 is reset (step S623), and measurement of the ending time is started (step S624). Here, the ending refers to a period from the end of opening the specific winning opening 19 to the end of the small hit game.

  When the main CPU 101 determines in step S608 that ending is in progress (step S608: YES), or when the process of step S624 is executed, the ending time at which the measurement was started in step S624 is preset. Whether or not the ending time has passed is determined based on whether or not the ending time related to the winning game has been reached (step S625). Here, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (step S625: NO), the process proceeds to the special winning opening release control process of step S7.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that a preset ending time has elapsed (step S625: YES), the main CPU 101 sets the small hit game flag to “OFF” in order to end the small hit game (step S626). An ending command for notifying the end of the game is set in the main RAM 103 (step S627). This ending command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S9.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the effect control board 130, when the ending command related to the small hit game is received, processing for ending the small hit effect is performed.

  Following the process of step S627, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set to “ON” (step S628). If it is determined that the V winning flag is not set to “ON” (step S628: NO), it is determined that the game ball has not won the V winning opening 92 during the small hit game, and step S7. The process proceeds to the special prize opening opening control process. In this case, the special game ends only with the small hit game.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that the V winning flag is set to “ON” (step S628: YES), the main CPU 101 sets the V winning flag to “OFF” (step S629) and follows the small hit game. In order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (step S630), and the short-time game flag is set to “OFF” (step S631).

[Large winning opening opening control processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the special winning opening opening control process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart of the special winning opening opening control process in step S7 of FIG. Following the specific area release control process in step S6, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” as illustrated in FIG. 20 (step S701). If it is determined that the jackpot game flag is not set to “ON” (step S701: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S8.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (step S701: YES), for example, an elapsed time after setting the opening command related to the jackpot game is set to a predetermined time by the process of step S3183. Based on whether or not the opening time has been reached, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being opened (step S702). If it is determined that the opening is in progress (step S702: YES), it is determined whether the opening time has elapsed based on whether the elapsed time has reached a predetermined opening time (step S703). ). If it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (step S703: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S8.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the opening time has elapsed (step S703: YES), the main CPU 101 determines the number of rounds Rmax of the big hit game, the operation pattern of the big prize control unit 116, and stores these information in the main RAM 103. (Step S704). By executing the processing in step S704, various times related to the jackpot game such as the interval time between rounds and the next round, and the ending time after the end of the final round are also set.

  Following the processing of step S704, the main CPU 101 resets the winning number Y of the game balls to the big winning opening 13 stored in the main RAM 103 (step S705), and the big hit is also stored in the main RAM 103. The round number R is updated to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S706). This round number R is set to “0” before the start of the jackpot game, and is incremented by “1” every time the process of step S706 is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S706, the main CPU 101 starts the opening control of the special winning opening 13 by the special winning opening control unit 116 (step S707), and the opening time which is an elapsed time from the start of the opening control is determined. Measurement is started (step S708). Then, a round start command for notifying that the long open round game has been started is set in the main RAM 103 (step S709). This round start command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S9.

  Although detailed description is omitted, on the effect control board 130, every time this round start command is received, a display indicating the number of rounds in the big hit game and the like is appropriately updated.

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the opening in the jackpot game is not in progress (step S702: NO), for example, based on the information indicating the time point in the jackpot game that the current state stored in the main RAM 103 is the final It is determined whether or not the ending immediately after the round is ended (step S711). If it is determined that ending is in progress (step S711: YES), the process proceeds to step S725 described later.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the ending in the jackpot game is not in progress (step S711: NO), for example, based on the information indicating the point in time in the jackpot game that the current state stored in the main RAM 103 is It is determined whether it is in the middle (between the round and the next round) (step S712). Here, when it is determined that it is during the interval (step S712: YES), it is determined whether or not the interval time set by the process of step S704 has elapsed since the special winning opening 13 was closed at the end of the previous round. Determination is made (step S713). Here, when it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (step S713: YES), the process proceeds to step S705 because it is time to start the next round. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (step S713: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S8.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not during the interval (step S712: NO), the main CPU 101 determines that it is in the round and determines whether or not the big prize opening based on the presence or absence of the detection signal input from the big prize port switch 115. It is determined whether or not the switch 115 is turned “ON” (step S714). Here, when it is determined that the big prize opening switch 115 is “ON” (step S714: YES), it is judged that one game ball has won the big prize opening 13, and the number Y of game balls won is calculated. The value updated by “1” is updated (step S715).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S715, executes the process of step S709, or determines that the big prize opening switch 115 is not “ON” (step S714: NO), the main CPU 101 It is determined whether or not the specified opening time has elapsed from the opening start (step S716). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening time at which the measurement is started by the process of step S708 has reached a specified opening time (29 seconds in the present embodiment) stored in the main ROM 102 in advance.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the specified opening time has not elapsed (step S716: NO), the winning number Y of game balls in the current round stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not the number of game balls Ymax (for example, “9”) that defines the closing timing of the special winning opening 13 coincides (step S717). If it is determined that the winning number Y does not match the gaming ball number Ymax (step S717: NO), the process proceeds to a winning ball process in step S8.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the winning number Y matches the number of gaming balls Ymax (step S717: YES), or when it is determined that the specified opening time has elapsed (step S716: YES), the big winning opening control unit In 116, the opening control of the special winning opening 13 is terminated (step S718).

  Following the process of step S718, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R of the jackpot game stored in the main RAM 103 matches the round number Rmax set by the process of step S704. (Step S719). Here, when it is determined that the number of rounds R does not match the number of rounds Rmax (step S719: NO), this is the elapsed time since the big winning opening 13 is closed in order to control the start timing of the next round. The measurement of the interval time is started (step S720). The interval time when the measurement is started by the process of step S720 is used for the process of step S713.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the round number R matches the round number Rmax (step S719: YES), the main CPU 101 starts measuring the ending time (step S722), and resets the round number R stored in the main RAM 103. Then, the ending command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S724). This ending command is a command for notifying that the final opening of the special winning opening 13 has been completed, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S9.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the effect control board 130, when this ending command related to the jackpot game is received, a predetermined ending effect is started.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S724 or determines that ending is in progress (step S711: YES), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed (step S725). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ending time at which measurement is started by the process of step S722 has reached the set ending time set by the process of step S704. Here, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (step S725: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S8.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the set ending time has elapsed (step S725: YES), the main CPU 101 executes a game state setting process for setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the end of the jackpot game (step S726). Then, in order to end the jackpot game, the jackpot game flag is set to “OFF” (step S727).

[Game state setting process by game control board 100]
FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart of the gaming state setting process in step S726 of FIG. When determining that the set ending time has elapsed (step S725: YES), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot game is a jackpot game following the jackpot game (step S7261). In the present embodiment, when a jackpot game is played following the jackpot game, the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” in the process of step S630 (see FIG. 19), and it is not a jackpot game following the jackpot game. In this case, the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” in the process of step S3172 (see FIG. 15). Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the current jackpot game follows the jackpot game based on which process sets the jackpot flag to “ON”.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a jackpot game following the jackpot game (step S7261: NO), the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 at the start of the jackpot game Based on (the jackpot symbol setting information stored in the main RAM 103), it is determined whether or not there is a short time after the jackpot game is over (step S7262). On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is a big hit game following the small hit game (step S7261: YES), the small hit symbol (stored in the main RAM 103) stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42 at the start of the small hit game. The presence / absence of a short time after the end of the jackpot game is determined based on the setting information of the jackpot symbol being set) (step S7263).

  When the process of step S7262 is executed, or when the process of step S7263 is executed, the main CPU 101 determines whether there is a short time after the end of the big hit game based on one of the determination results (step S7264). If it is determined that there is a short time (step S7264: YES), the short time game flag is set to “ON” (step S7265), and the short time game remaining count W is set to “100” (step S7266). Thus, the game is controlled in the short-time gaming state when the second start port 12 is easily opened until the special symbol determination is executed 100 times after the jackpot game is finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no time saving (step S7264: NO), the processing of step S7265 and step S7266 is not performed, and therefore the second start port 12 is not easily opened after the big hit game is finished. The game is controlled in the gaming state.

[Production control processing by production control board 130]
When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 sets a CTC cycle that is a cycle for performing an effect control process described later. And sub CPU131 repeats the random number update process which updates the production random number etc. which are used in order to determine the content of production with the predetermined period shorter than a CTC period. That is, the sub CPU 131 repeats the effect control process (timer interrupt process) in the CTC cycle while repeating the random number update process in a predetermined cycle while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated.

  Hereinafter, the effect control process executed in the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process executed on the effect control board 130. Similar to the timer interrupt process performed on the game control board 100, the sub CPU 131 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 22 at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds). Note that the processing performed on the effect control board 130 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 22 and the subsequent steps is performed according to a command issued by the sub CPU 131 based on a program stored in the sub ROM 132.

  As illustrated in FIG. 22, the sub CPU 131 first determines whether or not a hold command has been received from the game control board 100 (step S101). If it is determined that a hold command has been received (step S101: YES), the number of holds for the first special symbol determination stored in the sub RAM 133 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S102).

  By the way, when it is outside the specific period in the normal gaming state, a game is performed in which the player makes a left-handed game and wins a game ball in the first start port 11, so that the game ball has won the first start port 11. A hold display image indicating that the first special symbol determination executed as a condition is put on hold is displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 5. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, a game in which the player makes a right turn and wins a game ball at the second start port 12 is performed, provided that the game ball has won the second start port 12 The second special symbol determination executed as is not suspended, and the right-handed game ball will not win the first start port 11 due to the configuration of the board. For this reason, in the short-time gaming state, the number of holds for the first special symbol determination is not displayed.

  On the other hand, in a specific period in which the game is in the normal gaming state and the simulated short-time variation effect is performed, the player performs a left-handed game, but the short variation display and the pseudo stop display are alternately displayed during the special symbol variation display. Therefore, every time a short fluctuation display is started, if the hold display image is displayed in a display mode that clearly shows that the hold display image has not decreased, it feels as if the time-short state continues. As a result, there is a possibility that the player cannot enjoy the pseudo-short time variation effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the specific period in which the pseudo-short-time variation effect is performed, the hold display is performed at a position off the center of the display screen of the main liquid crystal display device 5 as compared with the case other than the specific period in the normal gaming state. The image is displayed in a small size.

  In order to realize such display control of the hold display image, the following processing is performed.

  That is, following the process of step S102, the sub CPU 131 acquires, for example, information indicating the current gaming state from the gaming control board 100, and determines whether or not the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state ( Step S103). If it is determined that the game is in the short-time gaming state (step S103: YES), the process proceeds to step S108, which will be described later, in order not to display the hold display image.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the current gaming state is not the short-time gaming state (step S103: NO), that is, if it is the normal gaming state, the pseudo-short time flag stored in the sub RAM 133 is set to “ON”. It is determined whether or not (step S104). This pseudo time-short flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is a specific period in which a pseudo time-short variation effect is performed, and is set to “ON” at the start of the specific period and set to “OFF” at the end of the specific period.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the pseudo time reduction flag is not set to “ON” (step S104: NO), the sub CPU 131 executes a pending normal display update process (step S105). Specifically, a command for causing the image sound control board 140 to execute a process for causing the main liquid crystal display device 5 to newly display one hold display image displayed in a normal size is displayed on the image sound control board 140. Send.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the pseudo time reduction flag is set to “ON” (step S104: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a hold reduction display update process (step S106). Specifically, a command for causing the image acoustic control board 140 to execute a process for newly displaying one hold display image displayed smaller than normal on the main liquid crystal display device 5 is transmitted to the image acoustic control board 140. To do.

  The sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S105, executes the process of step S106, determines that the pending command is not received (step S101: NO), or determines that the game is in the short-time gaming state. (Step S103: YES), it is determined whether or not the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol is being executed (Step S108). Specifically, for example, the variation time of the special symbol is specified based on the information indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol included in the variation start command transmitted from the game control board 100, and the variation start command is received. Based on whether or not the variation time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol is being executed.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol is not being executed (step S108: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether a variation start command is received from the game control board 100 (step S109). . Here, when it is determined that the change start command has been received (step S109: YES), the change start command is analyzed (step S110).

  As described above, the variation start command includes determination symbol setting information indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination processing, whether the setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or relates to the second special symbol determination. , Information indicating whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach, setting information for a variation pattern, information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like are included. Therefore, by analyzing the variation start command, the type and result of the special symbol determination is specified, it is determined whether the production with reach or the production without reach is necessary, and the variation time during which the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner And the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be specified.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S110, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to start a specific period in which the pseudo time variation effect is performed (step S111).

  In the present embodiment, when the game is set to the normal gaming state at the end of the jackpot game when the jackpot game is ended (first case) in the time-saving gaming state, the jackpot is not generated in the time-saving gaming state. When the special symbol determination is made and the game state is returned to the normal game state (second case), or in the normal game state, it becomes a “no short-time big hit” (1 type big hit) and the game at the end of the big hit game The specific period starts when the state is set to the normal gaming state (third case).

  Therefore, in step S111, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to start the specific period based on whether or not the gaming state is set to the normal gaming state in any of the three flows.

  Specifically, an ending command transmitted from the game control board 100 to notify the end of the jackpot game that has been performed as “short-time jackpot” for the first case and the third case. Whether to determine whether the gaming state is set to the normal gaming state based on the analysis result in step S110 with respect to the first change start command received from the reception, and whether to start the specific period based on the determination result Determine whether or not.

  Further, for the second case, based on whether or not the gaming state indicated by the analysis result in step S110 performed each time a change start command is received has changed from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state. It is determined whether or not a specific period is to be started.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the specific period is to be started (step S111: YES), the pseudo time reduction flag is set to “ON” (step S112), and the pseudo time reduction variation effect remaining number M stored in the sub RAM 133 is set. Is set to “20” (step S113). This pseudo time-short variation effect remaining count M indicates the remaining number of times of special symbol determination in which a pseudo time-short variation effect is to be performed as a variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S113 or determines that the specific period is not started (step S111: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether the pseudo time reduction flag is set to “ON” (step S111). S114). Here, when it is determined that the pseudo time reduction flag is set to “ON” (step S114: YES), the pseudo time reduction variation effect remaining number M is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S115), and the pseudo time reduction is set. It is determined whether or not the variation effect remaining number M is “0” (step S116). Here, when it is determined that the pseudo-short time variation effect remaining count M is “0” (step S116: YES), the pseudo-short time flag is set to “OFF” (step S117).

  The sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S117, determines that the pseudo time reduction flag is not set to “ON” (step S114: NO), or sets the pseudo time reduction variation effect remaining count M to “0”. If it is determined that there is no change (step S116: NO), a variation effect pattern setting process is performed for setting a variation effect pattern of a variation effect that causes the decorative symbol to be variably displayed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (step S120). By executing this variation effect pattern setting process, the aspect of each effect constituting the variation effect such as the decoration pattern variation mode, the presence / absence of the reach effect, the presence / absence of the effect button effect, the type of the background image, and the like are determined. This variation effect pattern setting process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the sub CPU 131 sets the variation effect pattern of the decorative design by the variation effect pattern setting process, the sub CPU 131 starts a variation effect by transmitting a command instructing execution of the variation effect by the variation effect pattern to the image sound control board 140. (Step S121).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S121, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the variation start command received this time is related to the first special symbol determination based on the analysis result in step S110 (step S122). If it is determined that the first special symbol determination is related (step S122: YES), the number of first special symbol determination pending stored in the sub RAM 133 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” ( Step S123).

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines that the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol is being executed (step S108: YES), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not a symbol confirmation command has been received from the game control board 100 (step S108). 125). Here, when it is determined that the symbol confirmation command has been received (step S125: YES), for example, a command for instructing the end of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol is transmitted to the image acoustic control board 140, and in step S121. The variation effect started by the process is terminated (step S126). As a result, the decorative symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 5 for at least a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 0.8 seconds) (see FIG. 5).

[Variation effect pattern setting process by effect control board 130]
FIG. 23 is a detailed flowchart of the variable effect pattern setting process in step S120 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 23, the sub CPU 131 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, similarly to the processing in step S103 (step S1201). If it is determined that the game is in the short-time gaming state (step S1201: YES), it is determined whether the determination result of the special symbol determination is “small hit” based on the analysis result of step S110 (step S1201). S1202).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the determination result of the special symbol determination is not “small hit” (step S1202: NO), the sub CPU 131 sets a variation effect pattern for big hit or lose (step S1203). In this embodiment, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination (or the first special symbol determination) in the short-time gaming state is “big hit” or “losing”, the variation time of the special symbol is set to 13 seconds. Therefore, as illustrated in FIG. 24 (A), the sub CPU 131 sets a variation effect pattern for big hits or loses for variably displaying decorative symbols over 13 seconds, and the setting information is sub Set in RAM 133.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “small hit” (step S1202: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets a variation effect pattern for small hit (step S1204). In the present embodiment, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination in the short-time gaming state is “small hit”, the variation time of the special symbol is set to 2 seconds. ) And FIG. 24B, a small hitting variation effect pattern for variably displaying the decorative symbols over 2 seconds is set, and the setting information is set in the sub RAM 133.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines that it is not in the short-time gaming state (step S1201: NO), that is, in the normal gaming state, the special symbol is based on whether or not the pseudo-short time flag is set to “ON”. It is determined whether or not it is a specific period that continues for 20 determinations (step S1205). If it is determined that the period is not the specific period (step S1205: NO), a normal variation effect pattern is set (step S1206).

  Although not shown in the figure, the sub ROM 132 includes a jackpot effect table, an effect table with lose reach, and an effect table without lose reach with respect to the change effect accompanying the change display of the special symbol outside the specific period of the normal gaming state. At least three performance tables are stored. Each of these effect tables is provided with a plurality of tables corresponding to the variation pattern (variation time) determined in the game control board 100. For example, there is a table for 3 seconds, 8 seconds, 18 seconds, and 36 seconds for the no-reel stage table, and the jackpot table 1 minute, 1 minute 30 seconds, 2 minutes A table is provided. The sub CPU 131 selects one table from the plurality of tables based on the setting information included in the change start command. For example, when the setting information includes information indicating “losing”, information indicating that “reaching-free production” is performed, and information on a variation pattern indicating that the “variation time” of the special symbol is 3 seconds, The sub CPU 131 selects the loss-less reach effect table for 3 seconds.

  In each effect table, an effect random number and an effect pattern are associated with each other. The sub CPU 131 obtains the value at the time when the change start command is received for the effect random number that is updated each time the above-described random number update process is performed, and stores a number of effect patterns stored in the selected effect table. One effect pattern is selected by reading an effect pattern corresponding to the effect random number acquired in advance. As a result, a normal variation effect pattern is set. Although detailed explanation is omitted, by setting this variation effect pattern, not only the presence or absence of reach effect but also the presence or absence of pseudo continuous notice effect or the number of consecutive developments when performing pseudo continuous notice effect Various aspects of the production accompanying the changing production such as whether or not to perform are determined together.

  For example, when the variation time of the special symbol is set to 3 seconds on the game control board 100, and the variation effect pattern for notifying the “losing” is set after performing the variation effect without reach on the effect control board 130 As illustrated in FIG. 24C, as the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner for 3 seconds on the first special symbol display 41, the decorative symbols are also displayed in a variable manner for 3 seconds on the main liquid crystal display device 5. The

  Further, for example, when the variation time of the special symbol is set to 18 seconds on the game control board 100, a variation effect pattern for notifying of “losing” is set after performing the reach variation effect on the effect control board 130. In the case, as illustrated in FIG. 24D, when the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 for 18 seconds, reach is established after a plurality of decorative symbols are displayed, Reach production is performed following the establishment of reach. In other words, during the special symbol variation display, for example, three rows of decorative symbols consisting of a number sequence in which numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction are displayed, and when the special symbol variation display is started. At the same time, these decorative symbols start to scroll from top to bottom, for example. Then, after the scrolling starts, before the scrolling stops and the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed, any two decorative symbols (for example, the left symbol and the right symbol) are stopped first. At this time, when the same decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally, reach is established, and thereafter, the player is given a sense of expectation that three identical decorative symbols will be aligned on the straight line. Reach production is performed.

  Also, for example, when the variation time of the special symbol is set to 36 seconds on the game control board 100, “Lose” is displayed after performing the reach effect after performing the pseudo-continuous notice effect on the effect control board 130 until the second series. When a variation effect pattern for notification is set, as illustrated in FIG. 24 (E) as the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 for 36 seconds, A series of performances are performed. That is, a pseudo first continuous pseudo-announcement effect is performed in which a plurality of decorative symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time and then these decorative symbols are quasi-stopped in a display mode including a predetermined developed symbol. A second pseudo-continuous notice effect is made to establish a reach after scolding the player's expectation that these decorative symbols will be displayed in a pseudo-stop manner in a display mode that includes developed symbols after restarting the symbols. Is called. Then, the reach effect as described above is performed.

  Also, for example, when the variation time of the special symbol is set to 90 seconds on the game control board 100, the “big hit” is given after performing the reach effect after performing the pseudo-continuous notice effect on the effect control board 130 for the third time. When a variation effect pattern for notification is set, as illustrated in FIG. 24 (F) as the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 for 90 seconds, A series of performances are performed. That is, a pseudo first continuous pseudo-announcement effect is performed in which a plurality of decorative symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time and then these decorative symbols are quasi-stopped in a display mode including a predetermined developed symbol. After the symbols are restarted, a pseudo second-stage pseudo-continuous notice effect is performed in which these decorative symbols are quasi-stopped in a display mode including a predetermined developed symbol. Then, after restarting a plurality of decorative symbols, a pseudo third consecutive simulation that establishes reach after encouraging the player's expectation that these decorative symbols are displayed in a pseudo-stopped manner in a display mode including developed symbols. Continuous notice effect is performed. Thereafter, the reach effect as described above is performed.

  As described above, in the normal gaming state, the variation time of the special symbol is relatively longer than that in the short time gaming state. Therefore, during the long special symbol variation display, the short variation effect similar to that in the short time gaming state is obtained. The following processing is performed to make it appear as if

  In other words, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the specific period is reached (step S1205: YES), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the special symbol is a 3-second variation in which the special symbol is variably displayed for 3 seconds based on the analysis result of the step S110. (Step S1208). If it is determined that the fluctuation is 3 seconds (step S1208: YES), the process proceeds to step S1206.

  By the way, as described above with reference to FIG. 5B, the pseudo-short time variation effect is configured to include two or more short variation effects and at least one pseudo stop display. On the other hand, for example, when performing a pseudo-short time variation effect including two short variation displays and one pseudo stop display, 4 seconds (= 2 seconds × 2 times) required for two short variation displays, A variable scale of 4.8 seconds or more is required by adding 0.8 seconds required for one pseudo stop display. That is, the pseudo-short time variation effect in the present embodiment can be performed only when the variation time of the special symbol is 4.8 seconds or more. For this reason, when the variation is 3 seconds shorter than 4.8 seconds, the normal variation effect is performed by performing the process of step S1206 as described above.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution time determination table. The sub ROM 132 stores an execution time determination table for determining the execution time of the short variation effect and the execution time of the pseudo stop display constituting the pseudo time variation effect. As illustrated in FIG. 25, in the execution time determination table, the execution time “2.0 seconds” of the short variation display is stored in the case where the pseudo short time variation effect is performed with a variable scale that does not include the pseudo continuous notice effect. In addition, the execution time “0.8 seconds” of the pseudo stop display is stored. In addition, in the case of performing the pseudo-short-time variation effect on the variable scale including the pseudo-continuous notice effect, the short-variable display execution time “2.0 seconds” is stored and the pseudo-stop display for the first pseudo period. Execution time “0.8 seconds” is stored, and for the second pseudo period, the short fluctuation display execution time “1.5 seconds” is stored and the pseudo stop display execution time “0” is stored. .5 second "is stored, and for the pseudo third period, the short fluctuation display execution time" 1.0 second "is stored and the pseudo stop display execution time" 0.3 second "is stored. Stored.

  As will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 131 determines the execution time of the short variation display and the execution time of the pseudo stop display based on the execution time determination table when performing the pseudo short time variation effect.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the variation is not 3 seconds (step S1208: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines the effect configuration of the pseudo time variation variation (step S1209). Specifically, whether or not to perform a reach effect, whether or not to perform a pseudo-continuous notice effect with short fluctuation display and pseudo-stop display, and how many stations to develop when performing this pseudo-continuous notice effect, etc. To decide. Since the process for determining such an effect configuration is performed in the same manner as the conventional process, a detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S1209, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the determined effect configuration includes a story pseudo-ream (step S1210). This story pseudo-ream is a type of pseudo-continuous notice effect in which the story of the story advances every time the pseudo-continuous notice effect continues. In the present embodiment, when this story pseudo-run is performed, it is determined that the story pseudo-run is included because a variation effect including a general story pseudo-run is performed without performing a pseudo-short-time variation effect. If it is (step S1210: YES), the process proceeds to step S1206 as in the case of the 3 second fluctuation.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the determined production configuration does not include the story pseudo-series (step S1210: NO), the sub-CPU 131 determines whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice effect different from the story pseudo-series is included (step S1210: NO). Step S1211). The other pseudo-continuous notice effect is a general pseudo-continuous notice effect that does not involve the progress of the story.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that it does not include another pseudo continuous notice effect (step S1211: NO), it determines the execution time of the short variation display and the execution time of the pseudo stop display (step S1212). Specifically, the execution time determination table (the execution time “2.0 seconds” of the short fluctuation display and the execution time “0.8 seconds” of the pseudo stop display corresponding to the pseudo-short time fluctuation production without the pseudo continuous notice effect are displayed. These execution times are determined by reading from FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 determines the number of executions of each short variation display and each pseudo stop display (step S1213). Specifically, FIG. 26A illustrates a case where the short variation effect and the pseudo stop display whose execution time is determined in step S1212 are alternately performed from the start of the special symbol variation display. Thus, as long as the condition that the short fluctuation display and the pseudo stop display end before reaching reach is satisfied, the short fluctuation display and the pseudo stop display are executed most frequently. The number of executions of the variable display and the number of executions of the pseudo stop display are determined.

  In FIG. 26 (A), when the special symbol variation time is set to 18 seconds, the reach is established and the reach effect is started after 11 seconds from the start of the special symbol variation display. , The execution number of the short fluctuation display whose execution time is “2 seconds” is set to “4 times”, and the execution number of the pseudo stop display whose execution time is “0.8 seconds” is set to “3 times”. The configuration of the pseudo time variation effect when set is illustrated. In this case, the fourth short variation display ends at the timing when 10.4 seconds (= 2 seconds × 4 times + 0.8 seconds × 3 times) have elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display.

  The “adjustment” in the figure has a time difference (here, 0.6 seconds = 11 seconds to 10.4 seconds) between the end timing (here, the fourth time) of short fluctuation display and the reach establishment timing. Therefore, it means an adjustment period for displaying an adjustment image that connects the effect image displayed at the end of the fourth short variation display and the effect image displayed when the reach is established.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines that another pseudo continuous notice effect is included (step S1211: YES), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the pseudo continuous notice effect has been developed up to the second series (step S1215). If it is determined that the development of the pseudo continuous notice effect is up to the second series (step S1215: YES), the execution time of the short variation display and the execution time of the pseudo stop display in the pseudo first series are determined (step S1215). S1216). Specifically, the execution time “2.0 seconds” of the short variation display and the execution time “0.8 seconds” of the pseudo stop display corresponding to the first pseudo station are read from the execution time determination table (see FIG. 25). Thus, the execution time in the first pseudo sequence is determined.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 131 determines the execution time of the short variation display and the execution time of the pseudo stop display in the pseudo second series to be shorter than the pseudo first series (step S1217). Specifically, the execution time “1.5 seconds” of the short fluctuation display and the execution time “0.5 seconds” of the pseudo stop display corresponding to the pseudo second series are read from the execution time determination table (see FIG. 25). To determine these execution times in the second pseudo sequence.

  Then, the sub CPU 131 executes the number of executions of the short fluctuation display and the pseudo stop display in the pseudo first series for which the execution time is determined in the process of step S1216, and the short fluctuation in the pseudo second series for which the execution time is determined in the process of step S1217. The number of executions of display and pseudo-stop display is determined (step S1218).

  In FIG. 26 (B), the variation time of the special symbol is set to 36 seconds. However, when 18 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the pseudo second train is entered. The structure of the pseudo-short-time variation effect when the reach is established and the reach effect is performed is illustrated. When the normal gaming state is not the specific period, the variation effect including the normal pseudo continuous notice effect as illustrated in FIG. 25D is performed, whereas the normal gaming state is the specific period. In some cases, a pseudo-short time variation effect that expresses a pseudo continuous notice effect by a short variation effect and a pseudo stop display as exemplified in FIG. 26B is performed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 26B, when the pseudo continuous notice effect develops to the second station, the reach effect is not performed in the first station. For this reason, the short variation display and the pseudo stop display are performed using the entire period from the start of the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the first pseudo sequence until 18 seconds elapses. For this reason, in the process of step S1218, the sub CPU 131 alternately performs the short fluctuation effect and the pseudo stop display whose execution time is determined in the process of step S1216 until 18 seconds have elapsed from the start of the special symbol fluctuation display. In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 26 (B), the last short variation display straddles the pseudo first and second pseudo stations, and the last pseudo stop display following the last short variation display is performed. The number of executions of the short variation display and the number of executions of the pseudo stop display are determined so that the number of executions of the short variation display and the number of executions of the pseudo stop display are maximized. In FIG. 26B, the number of executions of the short fluctuation display whose execution time is “2.0 seconds” is determined as “7 times” for the pseudo first station, and the execution time is “0.8 seconds”. The case where the number of executions of the short variation display “” is determined to be “7 times” is illustrated.

  The sub CPU 131 also determines the number of executions of the short variation display and the number of executions of the pseudo stop display for the pseudo second series. For the second pseudo station, a part of the last short fluctuation display of the first station and a pseudo stop display are performed at the start of the second pseudo station, and a reach effect is performed after the reach is established. For this reason, the execution time is “1.5 seconds” from the end of the last pseudo stop display of the first pseudo series (pseudo stop display with an execution time of “0.8 seconds” in the second pseudo series). When the variable display and the pseudo stop display with the execution time of “0.5 seconds” are alternately performed, the execution time is “1” as long as the conditions that these displays are completed before reaching reach are satisfied. .5 seconds "and the number of executions of the short fluctuation display and the number of executions of the pseudo stop display whose execution time is" 0.5 seconds "are maximized. In FIG. 26B, the number of executions of the short fluctuation display whose execution time is “1.5 seconds” is determined as “5 times”, and the execution of the short fluctuation display whose execution time is “0.5 seconds”. The case where the number of times is determined to be “4 times” is illustrated.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the development of the pseudo continuous notice effect is not up to the second station (step S1215: NO), that is, when the sub CPU 131 develops up to the third station, the pseudo CPU 1 performs the pseudo 1 as in the process of step S1216. The execution time of the short fluctuation display and the execution time of the pseudo stop display in the series are determined (step S1219), and the execution time of the short fluctuation display and the execution of the pseudo stop display in the pseudo second series are performed in the same manner as the process of step S1217. The time is determined to be shorter than the pseudo first station (step S1220).

  Then, the sub CPU 131 determines the execution time of the short variation display and the execution time of the pseudo stop display in the pseudo third series to be shorter than the pseudo second series (step S1221). Specifically, the execution time “1.0 second” of the short fluctuation display and the execution time “0.3 second” of the pseudo stop display corresponding to the pseudo third series are read from the execution time determination table (see FIG. 25). To determine these execution times in the pseudo third series.

  As described above, the sub CPU 131 sets the execution time of the short variation display and the execution time of the pseudo stop display step by step as the decorative symbol stop display (special symbol stop display) approaches. The execution time of the short fluctuation display and the execution time of each pseudo stop display are determined.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S1221, the sub CPU 131 executes the number of executions of the short variation display and the pseudo stop display in the first pseudo sequence for which the execution time is determined in the processing in step S1219, and the simulation in which the execution time is determined in the processing in step S1220. The number of executions of the short variation display and the pseudo stop display in the second series and the number of executions of the short variation display and the pseudo stop display in the pseudo third series for which the execution time is determined in the process of step S1221 are determined (step S1222).

  In step S1222, the process of determining the number of executions of the short variation display and the pseudo stop display in the pseudo first series and the process of determining the number of executions of the short variation display and the pseudo stop display in the pseudo second series are performed in the above-described step S1218. This is performed in the same manner as the above.

  The sub CPU 131 determines the number of executions of the short fluctuation display and the number of executions of the pseudo stop display in the pseudo third series as follows. As illustrated in FIG. 26C, for the pseudo third series, a part of the last short variation display of the second series and the pseudo stop display are performed at the start of the pseudo third series, and the reach is reached. After establishment, a reach production (not shown) is performed. For this reason, the execution time is “1.0 seconds” from the end of the last pseudo stop display of the second pseudo series (pseudo stop display with an execution time of “0.5 seconds” in the third pseudo series). When the variable display and the pseudo stop display having an execution time of “0.3 seconds” are alternately performed, the execution time “1” is satisfied as long as the conditions that these displays are completed before reaching reach are satisfied. These execution times are determined so that the number of executions of the short fluctuation display which is “.0 seconds” and the number of executions of the pseudo stop display whose execution time is “0.3 seconds” are maximized.

  When the process of step S1213 is executed, when the process of step S1218 is executed, or when the process of step S1222 is executed, the sub CPU 131 sets a variable effect pattern for pseudo time reduction (step S1223). Specifically, setting information indicating the variation effect pattern of the pseudo-short time variation effect including the short variation display and the pseudo stop display whose execution time and number of executions have been determined in the process prior to step S1223 is set in the sub RAM 133. . The variation effect start command including this setting information is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 in the process of step S121 (see FIG. 22), thereby realizing the pseudo time variation effect.

[Operational effects of this embodiment]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the short variation display of the decorative symbol and the pseudo stop display are alternately performed every time the variation display of the special symbol is started and ended in the specific period of the normal gaming state. The pseudo-short time variation effect is repeated. Accordingly, it is possible to give the player a feeling as if the special symbol has been displayed a plurality of times even though the special symbol has been displayed once. Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect with a sense of speed similar to that of a short time without reducing the variation time of the special symbol.

  In the present embodiment, since the pseudo time-short variation effect described above is performed in 20 variations immediately after returning from the time-short gaming state to the normal gaming state, the time-short gaming state (that is, advantageous to the player) is performed. A favorable sensation as if the state is continuing can be given.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the time required for one short variation effect is set to a time shorter than the variation time (for example, 2.0 seconds) of the special symbol in the short-time gaming state (see FIG. 25). Compared with the case where the time is set to a time longer than the variation time of the special symbol in the gaming state, the above-mentioned preferable feeling can be given to the player more effectively.

  If the game does not shift to the short-time game state after the jackpot game is over, an unpleasant sensation as if the chance is lost is given to the player. On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the pseudo time variation effect is performed with the special symbol variation of 20 times after the jackpot game ends, the time chance is not given, but the same chance as in the time reduction It is possible to give the player a favorable feeling as if the player has been given.

  If the time required for one short fluctuation display and the time required for one pseudo stop display are constant, it may be difficult for the player to feel a sense of speed as he / she gets used to the pseudo time / short fluctuation effect. . On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the time required for the short variation display and the time required for the pseudo stop display become shorter as the decorative symbol stop display is approached (see FIGS. 26B and 26C). ), It is possible to prevent the sense of speed of the simulated short time variation effect from being impaired by increasing the period during which the simulated short time variation effect is performed.

[Modification]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, For example, the following forms may be sufficient. That is, in the above embodiment, the case where the execution time of the short variation display and the execution time of the pseudo stop display are shortened by the development of the pseudo continuous notice effect has been described. Regardless of whether or not, the execution time of the short variation display and the execution time of the pseudo stop display may be shortened.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the execution time of the short variation display and the execution time of the pseudo stop display are gradually reduced has been described as an example. However, the execution time of the short variation display and the execution time of the pseudo stop display are Each time these displays are performed, they may be shortened.

  Moreover, in the above embodiment, the case where the execution time of the short variation display and the execution time of the pseudo stop display are shortened has been described as an example. It may be constant.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the execution time of the short variation display is set to a time equal to or less than the variation time of the special symbol in the short time gaming state has been described as an example, but the execution time of the short variation display is the normal gaming state As long as the average special symbol variation time is not exceeded, the time may be longer than the special symbol variation time in the short-time gaming state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the specific period in the present invention is a period in which the special symbol determination is performed 20 times after the transition from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state, or in the normal gaming state after the jackpot game is performed. Although the case where the symbol determination is performed 20 times has been described as an example, the specific period in the present invention is not limited to these. That is, the specific period spans, for example, one or more special symbol fluctuation displays when the predetermination result obtained by performing the predetermination (so-called prefetching) of the first special symbol determination is a predetermined determination result. It may be a period in which a series of zone effects are performed. That is, a pseudo-short time variation effect may be performed as a variation effect during the zone effect.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the case where a pseudo time-short variation effect was performed in the specific period in a normal gaming state, you may make it perform this pseudo time-short variation effect in a time-short game state. For example, the pseudo-short-time variation effect may be performed in a specific period of the short-time gaming state and when the variation time of the special symbol related to the special symbol determination is relatively long (see FIG. 24A). . In the short time gaming state described in the present embodiment, since the variation time of the special symbol is often set to “2 seconds”, the variation time of the special symbol is, for example, “13 seconds” according to the determination result of the special symbol determination. If it becomes long like "", although it is temporarily, the execution time of the variation effect also becomes long, and the speed feeling of the variation effect is impaired. By applying the above configuration, it is possible to prevent such a problem from occurring.

  In addition, since the pseudo-short-time variation effect is an effect that looks the same as the variation effect in the short-time game state, for example, when a plurality of first special symbol determinations are held when the short-time game state ends, the short-time game You may make it perform a pseudo-short-time variation effect until it complete | finishes all of these 1st special symbol determination after a state is complete | finished.

  Moreover, although the case where this invention was applied to the 1 type 2 mixed type pachinko game machine was demonstrated in the said embodiment, you may apply this invention to a 1 type type pachinko game machine. In this case, when the game is controlled in the normal game state instead of the probability variation game state after the jackpot game ends, an example is a configuration in which a pseudo-short-time variation effect is performed using a predetermined variation immediately after the jackpot game as a specific period. Further, a pseudo-short-time variation effect may be performed by providing a specific period in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state.

  As described above, the start timing of the specific period, the number of special symbol determinations that define the specific period, the gaming state in the specific period, and the like may be other than those exemplified in the above embodiment.

  In addition, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the operation mode of each member described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations and operation modes. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the screen diagrams and the like exemplified in the above embodiment are merely examples, and may be screens of other display modes.

1 Pachinko machine (an example of a game machine)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 4 Display 5 Main liquid crystal display device 9 Specific area 10 Game area 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 13 Big winning opening 16 Gate 17 Electric tulip 19 Specific winning opening 24 Speaker 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special display Symbol display 100 Game control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
130 Production control board 131 Sub CPU
132 Sub ROM
133 Sub RAM
134 RTC
140 Image sound control board 150 Lamp control board

Claims (1)

Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition;
A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special game determining means after the special symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display means;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when a special symbol indicating that the special game is determined by the special game determination means is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means;
Based on the determination result of the special game determination means, a variation time determination means for determining a variation time that is a time during which the special symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display means;
An effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect as the change display of the special symbol is started and stopped in the symbol display means,
A plurality of short variation displays that fluctuate for a time shorter than the variation time determined by the variation time determination means for a plurality of decorative symbols, and a display that indicates that the special game determination means determines that the special game is not executed With respect to a plurality of pseudo stop displays for pseudo stop of the plurality of decorative symbols in a mode, based on the variation time determined by the variation time determining means, the one time as the stop display of the plurality of decorative symbols approaches Setting means for setting the time required for each short variation display and the time required for each pseudo stop display so that at least one of the time required for the short variation display and the time required for one pseudo stop display is shortened; Prepared,
The production execution means
Based on the setting contents of the setting means, the short variation display and the pseudo stop display are alternately performed, and then the variation effect for stopping and displaying the plurality of decorative symbols in a display mode showing the determination result of the special game determination means. A gaming machine characterized by executing.

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