JP2014004431A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a player with performance that does not make the player lose interest in a game even though the player plays the game for a long time by increasing performance variations without increasing kinds of commands transmitted by a main control board.SOLUTION: A performance control unit 202 for controlling performance contents of a Pachinko machine provided with a plurality of performance modes of performance performed on a display screen includes a reception section 301, a determination section 302, and an output section 303. The reception section 301 receives a command transmitted from a main control unit 201 for controlling game progress. The determination section 302 determines whether to perform ready-to-win performance on the basis of a present performance mode in the case that the command received by the reception section 301 is a command to instruct the execution of ready-to-win performance. The output section 303 simultaneously performs stop display at prescribed timing after performing variable display of a plurality of performance patterns on the display screen in the case that the determination section 302 does not determine that ready-to-win performance is performed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a lottery lottery every time a game ball wins a predetermined starting port on a game board.

  Conventionally, for example, a game in which a game ball is won at a predetermined starting point on a game board and a lottery is selected, and three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) are variably displayed on a variable display device. There was a chance. When such a gaming machine is won in the jackpot lottery, the three rows of symbols that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, “7, 7, 7”), and the game is shifted to the jackpot gaming state. In this jackpot game state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls.

  In addition, in such a gaming machine, the three rows of symbols displayed on the variable display device have a predetermined display mode (for example, “7, ↓, 7”. “↓” indicates that the display is variably displayed). Then, there is a reach state, and there is an effect for the reach state (hereinafter referred to as “reach effect”) (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2006-263363 A

  However, in the above-described prior art, for example, the presence or absence of the reach effect is determined by the command transmitted from the main control board. Therefore, the variation of effects that the effect control board can select when receiving the command is limited. As a result, there were cases where players were bored due to the small variation in production.

  The present invention eliminates the above-mentioned problems caused by the prior art, increases the variation of the production without increasing the types of commands transmitted from the main control board, improves the fun of the gaming machine, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can provide a player with a timeless presentation.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. The gaming machine according to the present invention has a special game determining means for determining whether or not to play a special game upon establishment of a start condition, and a symbol change time for displaying the symbols in a variable manner based on a determination result by the special game determining means. And a symbol display control for stopping and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result after the symbol is variably displayed on the predetermined symbol display unit at the symbol variation time determined by the variation time determination unit. And a special game executing means for performing a special game advantageous to the player after the determination symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means when the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be performed. A game state control means for controlling a game in one game state among a plurality of game states having different degrees of advantage for the player, and the symbol table When the design is variably displayed by the control means, after a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed on the predetermined effect display means, the effect effect pattern effect that stops and displays the determination effect symbol that is a combination indicating the determination result And the variation time determining means is capable of determining either a normal symbol variation time or a special symbol variation time different from the normal symbol variation time. When the game state control means controls the game in a predetermined game state, the normal effect mode or the effect mode different from the normal effect mode and the possibility that the special game is performed is higher than the normal effect mode. Effect mode setting means for setting any of the special effect modes suggesting that and the effect mode setting means. Effect mode execution means for performing the effect symbol variation effect according to the effect mode, wherein the effect mode execution means is variably displayed at a predetermined timing before the determination effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect that stops and displays other effect symbols excluding a predetermined effect symbol in a special display mode that suggests that the special game may be performed, Notice effect executing means capable of executing a notice effect different from the special effect when the special effect is not being performed by the special effect executing means during the variation display of the effect symbols, The special effect execution means determines the special symbol change time by the change time determination means when the normal effect mode is set by the effect mode setting means. When the special effect mode is set, if the special symbol variation time is determined by the variation time determination means when the special effect mode is set, the special effect is not performed and the predetermined effect is not performed. Also after the timing of, the display of variation of the predetermined effect symbol and the other effect symbols is maintained.

  According to the present invention, without increasing the types of commands transmitted from the main control board, the variation of the presentation is increased to improve the interest of the gaming machine, and the player will not get tired of playing for a long time. There is an effect that it can be provided.

It is a front view which shows an example of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the functional structure of an effect control part. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during a stop. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the production which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a fluctuation production | presentation selection process. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the content of the production pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the content of the production pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the fluctuation production end process. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows a specific example of the production | presentation which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows a specific example of the production | presentation which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows a specific example of the production | presentation which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows a specific example of the production | presentation which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs.

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

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 292 in FIG. 2) is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101.

  A game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

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

In the vicinity of the second starting port 106, an electric tulip 107 is provided as an ordinary electric accessory (an accessory that moves based on a lottery result of an ordinary symbol lottery described later). The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win a prize than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid (see reference numeral 231 in FIG. 2) provided in the electric tulip 107.

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

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

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

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

  Here, the special figure 1 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The special figure 2 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the second big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. The first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are lotteries for determining whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a jackpot gaming state.

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

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reservation number display unit 114 for displaying the number of reservations for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. For example, an LED is used as the hold number display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the number-of-holds display section 114 are arranged, and the number of the holds is indicated by turning on / off. For example, when two upper LEDs among the LEDs constituting the number-of-holds display unit 114 are lit, this indicates that the number of holds for the normal symbol is two.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 115 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. The frame member 115 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side.

On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. Each effect light unit 116 includes a plurality of lamps and a motor (not shown). Each lamp irradiates a player who is in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Moreover, each lamp can change the irradiation direction of light into the up-down direction and the left-right direction by driving the motor. In addition, each lamp can irradiate the periphery of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 115 described above, the operation handle 117 has a shape that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. Although not described because it is a known technique, the operation handle 117 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 118. Thereby, the launching unit launches the game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by the player.

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

  Although illustration is omitted, an effect for the effect (hereinafter referred to as an “effect effect” (see reference numeral 265 in FIG. 2)) is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 103 (for example, around the image display unit 104). ing. This performance agent includes a solenoid and a motor (not shown), and is driven by driving the solenoid and the motor.

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

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

  The CPU 211 executes various programs relating to the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100, such as a main control process (not shown) and a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 4). The ROM 212 stores programs necessary for the CPU 211 to execute the above processing. The RAM 213 functions as a work area for the CPU 211. The data set in the RAM 213 by the CPU 211 executing the above program is transmitted to each component connected to the main control unit 201 at a predetermined timing.

That is, the main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. For example, the main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board (detailed description is omitted because it is a known technique).

  The main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) that function as detection means for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as the big prize opening 109, the first special figure display unit 112a, A second special symbol display unit 112b, a normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved number display unit 114, and the like are connected.

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

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

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

  Further, the main control unit 201 determines the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol based on the lottery results of the big jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery, the second big jackpot lottery) and the normal symbol lottery. The display content of the display unit 113 is controlled. For example, when the first big hit lottery is performed, the main control unit 201 displays the special figure 1 of the first special figure display unit 112a in a variable manner. Then, after a predetermined period, the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Similarly, the main control unit 201 displays the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol display unit 112b when the second big hit lottery is performed, and the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery is performed. .

  Furthermore, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and transmits various commands to each. For example, when the main control unit 201 performs a lottery lottery, the main control unit 201 transmits a change start command to the effect control unit 202. Here, in the variation start command, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed), the game state, and the time for the special symbol to be variably displayed before showing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (hereinafter “variable time”) Etc.) is included.

  In addition, when the main control unit 201 detects a game ball that has won a winning ball (starting ports 105 and 106, a big winning port 109, and a normal winning port 110), the main control unit 201 transmits a winning ball command to the winning ball control unit 203. To do. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Here, the effect control unit 202a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 202 based on a command (for example, a change start command) received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling images and sounds based on instructions from the production control unit 202a. The lamp control unit 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

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

  The CPU 241 executes various programs such as an effect timer interrupt process (see FIG. 9) for controlling the effect control unit 202 as a whole. The ROM 242 stores programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 by the CPU 241 executing the program is transmitted to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  In other words, the effect control unit 202a functions to control the entire effect control unit 202 by executing a program stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. For example, the effect supervising unit 202a determines an effect to be executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol based on the change start command, and executes predetermined processing on the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. The instruction is output to control the entire production control unit 202.

  The RTC 244 functions as a time measuring means for measuring and outputting real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 244 is not limited to being placed in the production control unit 202 such as the production control unit 202a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 201. Further, the RTC 244 may be arranged alone and may output the actual time to the effect control unit 202 or the main control unit 201.

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

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

  The CPU 251 executes image / sound generation processing and output processing. The ROM 252 stores a program for executing image / sound generation processing and output processing, and various image data such as background images, effect design images, and character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. . The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 254. For example, the RAM 253 includes a VRAM (Video RAM) in which image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 is temporarily stored.

That is, the image / sound control unit 202b causes the image display unit 104 to display based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing the program stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. It functions to control images and sound output from the speaker 254.

  For example, the CPU 251 controls the display control process (not shown) for controlling the display content displayed on the image display unit 104 and the audio content output from the speaker 254 based on the instruction content instructed from the production control unit 202a. Voice control processing (not shown) is executed. At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Functional configuration of production control unit)
Next, a functional configuration of the effect control unit 202 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the effect control unit. As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control unit 202 includes a reception unit 301, a determination unit 302, and an output unit 303.

  The receiving unit 301 has a function of receiving a command transmitted from the main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game. Here, examples of the command received from the main control unit 201 include the above-described change start command. As described above, the change start command includes information indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the game state, the change time of the special symbol, and the like. Therefore, when the variation command is received by the reception unit 301, the effect control unit 202 can acquire the various types of information included in the variation start command.

  The determination unit 302 has a function of determining whether or not to perform reach production based on the current production mode when the command received by the reception unit 301 is a command for instructing execution of reach production. Here, the commands for instructing the execution of the reach effect include, for example, a variation start command when winning a reach random number determination (see S603 described later) and lottery results of a big hit lottery (see S507 described later). It can be a change start command in the case of winning (for example, big hit, small hit). In other words, the command for instructing the execution of the reach effect can be a change start command other than a loss (hereinafter referred to as “normal loss”) in the case where the player wins the jackpot lottery and loses the reach random number determination.

For example, the determination unit 302 determines that the reach effect is not performed when the current effect mode is a specific effect mode (for example, a special effect mode to be described later) in which an effect that does not clearly indicate the gaming state is performed. On the other hand, the determination unit 302 determines that the reach effect is to be performed when the current effect mode is an effect mode other than the specific effect mode (for example, a normal effect mode described later). In addition, it is not restricted to the above example, the criterion of determination by the determination unit 302 (that is, in which production mode the reach production is not performed) is arbitrarily set by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100 Good.

  When the determination unit 302 determines that no reach effect is to be performed, the output unit 303 displays a plurality of effect symbols on the display screen of the image display unit 104 in a variable manner and then stops and displays them simultaneously at a predetermined timing. It has a function to produce an effect. Further, the output unit 303 has a function of performing a reach effect on the display screen of the image display unit 104 when the determination unit 302 determines to perform a reach effect.

  For example, when the reach effect is not performed, the output unit 303 displays the display screen of the image display unit 104 at the same timing (see time t3 in FIG. 8) as the timing at which the reach effect is ended when the reach effect is performed. The effect of stopping and displaying the above plurality of effect symbols all at once is performed.

  Here, “the effect of stopping and displaying a plurality of effect symbols at once” is not only the effect of stopping and displaying all of the effect symbols at the same time, but also the effect symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed one by one. Includes an effect of stopping and displaying all effect symbols within the period. However, here, the predetermined period is a period sufficiently smaller than the variation time of the special symbol included in the variation start command.

  In addition, the output unit 303 may perform a notice effect for a specific effect mode from the start of variation of a plurality of effect symbols to the simultaneous stop display in the specific effect mode. Since the notice effect will be described later, a description thereof is omitted here.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect control unit 202 may include a hit determination unit 302 a in addition to the above configuration. Here, the hit determination unit 302a has a function of determining whether or not the command received by the receiving unit 301 is a command indicating a win. Here, the command indicating a win can be a change start command when the lottery results of the big hit lottery are various hits (for example, a big hit or a small hit).

  When the hit determination unit 302a is provided, the determination unit 302 determines that the reach effect is not performed when the hit determination unit 302a determines that the command is not a win. In this case, the output unit 303 performs an effect of simultaneously stopping and displaying a plurality of effect symbols on the display screen of the image display unit 104 at the above-described predetermined timing.

  On the other hand, if the determination unit 302 determines that the hit determination unit 302a determines that the command indicates a win, the determination unit 302 determines to perform a reach effect. At this time, the determination unit 302 determines to perform the reach effect regardless of the current effect mode (for example, even in the specific effect mode described above). In this case, the output unit 303 performs a reach effect on the display screen of the image display unit 104 after stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols excluding one effect symbol all together in the reach state. The reach effect performed at this time is, for example, a reach effect for a specific effect mode, and the reach effect for the specific effect mode is shorter than other reach effects (for example, the reach effect in the normal effect mode). It is a reach production that ends.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect control unit 202 may include a selection unit 304 in addition to the above configuration. Here, the selection unit 304 has a function of selecting one effect from the effect table 304a in which a reach effect and a notice effect are registered in plural types. In the present embodiment, the reach effect refers to an effect performed by forming a reach state with a plurality of effect symbols on the display screen of the image display unit 104. Further, in the present embodiment, the notice effect refers to an effect that is performed without forming a reach state with the effect symbol.

  When the determination unit 302 determines that no reach effect is to be performed, the selection unit 304 selects one of the plurality of types of notice effects registered in the effect table 304a, and determines that the reach effect is to be performed. If it is, one reach effect is selected from the plurality of types of reach effects registered in the effect table 304a. When selecting an effect, the selection unit 304 outputs a selection result of the selection to the output unit 303. Then, the output unit 303 causes the effect selected by the selection unit 304 to be performed on the display screen of the image display unit 104.

  The function units of the reception unit 301, the determination unit 302, the output unit 303, and the selection unit 304 realize their functions by, for example, executing various programs stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. can do.

(The gaming state of pachinko machines)
Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. The main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is one of the jackpot gaming state, the normal gaming state, the short-time gaming state, the probability variation gaming state, and the latent probability variation gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “latent probability gaming state”). The progress of the game is controlled according to the game state. Below, each game state is demonstrated.

  The normal gaming state is a normal gaming state. In other words, it is a gaming state when not in any other gaming state. In the normal gaming state, a jackpot lottery is performed using a table for a low probability state, for example, a jackpot is won with a probability of 1/300. Further, in the normal gaming state, the electric tulip 107 does not open very much by a predetermined electric tulip control process (or closes immediately after being opened). For this reason, in the normal gaming state, it is difficult to win a game ball to the second starting port 106.

  The short-time gaming state is a gaming state that transitions after a jackpot state due to a normal jackpot. The short-time gaming state is continued until a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied. For example, in the present embodiment, “100-time variation of special symbol (special diagram 1 and special diagram 2)” is the short-time end condition. When the short-time end condition is satisfied, the game state is changed to the normal gaming state. In the short-time gaming state, the jackpot lottery is performed using the table for the low probability state, and the jackpot is won with the same probability as in the normal gaming state. Further, in the short-time gaming state, the electric tulip 107 is frequently opened by a predetermined electric tulip control process, and it is easier to win a game ball to the second starting port 106 than in the normal gaming state.

  The probability variation gaming state is a gaming state that shifts after the jackpot state due to the probability variation jackpot. The probability variation gaming state is continued until a predetermined probability variation termination condition is satisfied. For example, in the present embodiment, “winning any one of the jackpots” is a probability change termination condition. In the probability variation gaming state, a jackpot lottery is performed using a table for a high probability state, for example, a jackpot is won with a probability of 1/30. Further, in the probable gaming state, the electric tulip 107 is frequently opened by a predetermined electric tulip control process, and it is easier to win a game ball to the second starting port 106 than in the normal gaming state.

  The latent game state is a game state that shifts after a jackpot state due to a latent jackpot. The latent game state is continued until a predetermined latent end condition is satisfied. For example, in the present embodiment, “winning any one of the jackpots” is a latent end condition. In the latent game state, a jackpot lottery is performed using a table for a high probability state, for example, a jackpot is won with a probability of 1/30. Further, in the latent game state, the electric tulip 107 is not opened very much by a predetermined electric tulip control process (or even if it is opened, it is closed immediately). For this reason, in the latent game state, it is difficult to win a game ball to the second starting port 106.

  That is, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the normal gaming state and the short-time gaming state are low-probability states with low probability of jackpots, and the probability variation gaming state and latent probability gaming state have low probability of jackpots. It is a high probability state higher than the state.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, an example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100, when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, performs a big hit lottery according to the winning starting port. For example, when a game ball wins the first start opening 105, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a first big hit lottery. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the special figure 1 of the first special figure display unit 112a. Then, after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Further, when the game ball wins the second start opening 106, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the second big hit lottery. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the special figure 2 of the second special figure display unit 112b. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined period from the start of the variable display, the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the second big hit lottery.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the special symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2), the symbol for the effect (hereinafter referred to as “effect symbol”) on the image display unit 104 is variably displayed. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating a jackpot (the jackpot was won in the first jackpot lottery or the second jackpot lottery), the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a combination that indicates a jackpot (for example, “ 7. 7. 7 ”) stop the effect design.

  When the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and opens the big winning opening 109 for the round corresponding to the winning big hit (for example, 15 rounds). If the game ball wins the big winning opening 109 during the opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  Further, when the jackpot gaming state is reached, the pachinko gaming machine 100 executes a jackpot effect for jackpot. For example, in the jackpot effect, a movie for the jackpot effect is displayed on the image display unit 104. At this time, the winning jackpot type may be displayed. In addition, even if the winning jackpot is won, it may be displayed as “usually winning jackpot” and a promotion effect of “winning winning jackpot” at a predetermined timing may be performed.

  The jackpot game state ends when the jackpot end condition is satisfied, and shifts to another game state. For example, in the case of winning a winning jackpot game, the pachinko gaming machine 100 transitions to a winning game state when the jackpot gaming state ends. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the short-time gaming state when the jackpot gaming state ends when the normal jackpot is won.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 108. At this time, the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 113 is displayed in a variable manner. Then, after a predetermined period from the start of the fluctuation, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. In the case of winning the normal symbol per lot (hereinafter referred to as “per normal symbol”) in the normal symbol lottery, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops displaying the normal symbol at a predetermined symbol indicating the per symbol. Thereafter, the electric tulip 107 is opened for a predetermined period.

(Processing executed by the main control unit)
Next, processing executed by the main control unit 201 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 201 described below is performed by the CPU 211 executing a program stored in the ROM 212.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing executed by the main control unit. When the main control unit 201 is turned on, it continuously executes main control processing (not shown) including start-up processing and power-off monitoring processing. The timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. The main control process is interrupted at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms).

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 201 first executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers (step S401). The main control unit 201 updates various random numbers such as a jackpot random number used for the jackpot lottery and a reach random number used for reach determination by the random number update process.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes switch processing relating to detection of a game ball (step S402). The main control unit 201 detects winning of a game ball at the first start port 105 and the second start port 106 by this switch processing. Then, “1” is added to the number of holdings U1 (the number of holdings of the first starting port 105) or U2 (the number of holdings of the second starting port 106) corresponding to the starting port that detected the winning, and the jackpot random number or the reach random number Is acquired and stored in the RAM 213. In addition, the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 109 and the normal winning opening 110 is detected, and a winning ball command corresponding to the winning opening is set in the RAM 213.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes symbol processing relating to symbols (special symbols, normal symbols) (step S403). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process related to the special symbol and a normal symbol process related to the normal symbol. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 201 performs a lottery lottery to display the special symbol in a variable / stopped display (see FIG. 5). In the normal symbol processing, the main control unit 201 performs the normal symbol lottery and displays the normal symbol in a variable display / stop display (illustration and detailed description are omitted).

  When the symbol process is executed, the main control unit 201 executes an electric accessory control process related to operation control of various electric accessories (step S404). Although detailed description and illustration are omitted because of a known technique, the electric accessory control process includes an electric tulip control process for controlling the operation of the electric tulip 107, a big prize opening process for controlling the action of the big prize opening 109, and the like. Is included.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes a prize ball process related to a prize ball (step S405), and executes an output process for outputting the commands set in the RAM 213 by the above processes to the effect control unit 202 and the like. (Step S406), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 201 returns to the main process.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing. Here, the special symbol process is one process included in the symbol process in step S403 of FIG. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the winning game flag is ON (step S501). Here, the winning game flag is, for example, a flag that is set to ON when various types of winning (big winning, small winning) are won, and a flag indicating that the current gaming state is a winning gaming state (for example, a big winning gaming state). It is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S501: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process without changing the special symbol. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S501: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S502). If the special symbol is not being variably displayed (step S502: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the holding number U2 for the game ball won at the second start port 106 is 1 or more (step S503).

  If the holding number U2 is 1 or more (U2 ≧ 1) (step S503: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the holding number U2 as a new holding number U2 (step S504). The process proceeds to S507. If the holding number U2 is 0 (U2 = 0) (step S503: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the holding number U1 for the game ball won at the first start port 105 is 1 or more ( Step S505).

  If the holding number U1 is 0 (U1 = 0) (step S505: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is. If the holding number U1 is 1 or more (U1 ≧ 1) (step S505: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the holding number U1 as a new holding number U1 (step S506). The process proceeds to S507.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery (step S507). In step S507, when "1" is subtracted from U2 in step S504, the main control unit 201 performs the second big hit lottery using the second big hit lottery table, and subtracts "1" from U1 in step S506. In this case, the first big hit lottery is performed using the first big hit lottery table. By this jackpot lottery, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the jackpot is large and the type of jackpot in the case of the jackpot.

  When the big hit lottery is performed in step S507, the main control unit 201 executes a variation pattern selection process for determining a variation time of the special symbol in the present variation (step S508). The variation pattern selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection process, the main control unit 201 causes the special symbol display unit 112 to start displaying the variation of the special symbol (step S509). At this time, when variably displaying based on the lottery result of the second big hit lottery process, the special figure 2 of the second special figure display unit 112b is variably displayed. When variably displaying based on the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery process, the special figure 1 of the first special figure display unit 112a is variably displayed.

  When the special symbol variation display is started, the main control unit 201 sets a variation start command in the RAM 213 (step S510). The variation start command set in step S510 includes the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in step S507, information indicating the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection process in step S508, and the like. Further, the variation start command set in step S510 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S406 in FIG. 4 is executed.

Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of fluctuation (step S511). In step S511, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the variable display is the variable time indicated by the variable pattern selected immediately before the start of the variable display. If the predetermined fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S511: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S511: Yes), the main control unit 201 stops and displays the special symbol that is being variably displayed on the special symbol display unit 112 (step S512), and displays a fluctuation stop command in the RAM 213. (Step S513). The variation stop command set in step S513 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S406 in FIG. 4 is executed.

  After setting the variable stop command in the RAM 213, the main control unit 201 subsequently executes a stop process for setting a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, the above-described hit flag) (step S514), and performs a special symbol process. finish. On the other hand, when the special symbol is variably displayed in step S502 (step S502: Yes), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S511, determines whether the variability time has elapsed, and performs the above processing.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the processing content of the variation pattern selection processing shown in step S508 of FIG. 5 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the variation pattern selection processing. As shown in FIG. 6, in the variation pattern selection process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a win (for example, a normal big hit, a probable big hit, a latent big hit, a small win) (step) S601).

  If it is a win (step S601: Yes), the winning variation table is set in the RAM 213 (step S602). If not successful (step S601: No), reach random number determination is performed (step S603). In the reach random number determination, the main control unit 201 determines the reach random number for the hold for which the current big hit lottery has been performed.

  And it is determined whether the determination result by reach random number determination was reach (step S604). If it is reach (step S604: Yes), the reach-losing variation table is set in the RAM 213 (step S605). If it is not reach (step S604: No), the normal loss variation table is set in the RAM 213 (step S606).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 acquires a variation pattern random number (step S607). Thereafter, a variation pattern is selected using the variation table set in any of step S602, step S605, and step S606 and the variation pattern random number obtained in step S607 (step S608). Then, the main control unit 201 sets the selected variation pattern in the RAM 213 (step S609), and ends the variation pattern selection process.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, the processing contents of the stopping process shown in step S514 of FIG. 5 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the stopping process. As shown in FIG. 7, in the stop process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not a short time game flag indicating ON is in a short time game state is set to ON (step S701). If the time-saving game flag is not set to ON (step S701: No), the process proceeds to step S705 described later.

If the time-saving game flag is set to ON (step S701: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value J of the time-saving counter as a new J (step S702). Then, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the count value J of the time reduction counter has become “0” (step S703). If the count value J of the hour / short counter becomes “0” (step S703: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the hour / short game flag to OFF (step S704). If the count value J of the time reduction counter is not “0” (step S703: No), the process proceeds to step S705 described later.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the probability variation game flag indicating the probability variation game state or the latent probability game flag indicating the latent probability variation game state is set to ON (step S705). If the probability variation game flag or the latent probability game flag is not set to ON (step S705: No), the process proceeds to step S709 described later.

  If the probability variation game flag or the latent probability game flag is set to ON (step S705: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value X of the probability variation counter as a new X ( Step S706). Then, the main control unit 201 determines whether the count value X of the probability variation counter has become “0” (step S707). If the count value X of the probability variation counter becomes “0” (step S707: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the probability variation game flag or the latent probability game flag to OFF (step S708). If the count value X of the probability variation counter is not “0” (step S707: No), the process proceeds to step S709 described later.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed immediately before is a symbol that represents a jackpot (step S709). If the special symbol is a symbol indicating a big win (step S709: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a winning game flag indicating ON in a winning gaming state to ON (step S710). A plurality of hit game flags may be provided for each jackpot type. For example, if there are 15 rounds of jackpot (long jackpot) and 2 rounds of jackpot (short jackpot), a jackpot game flag and a short bonus game flag are provided. In step S710, when the big jackpot is won The long hit game flag is set to ON, and the short hit game flag is set to ON when winning the short jackpot.

  When the winning game flag is set to ON, the main control unit 201 resets the count value J of the hourly counter and the count value X of the probability variable counter to “0” (step S711), and sets the time shorter game flag, the probability variable game flag, Then, the latent game flag is set to OFF (step S712), and the process proceeds to step S715 to be described later.

  On the other hand, when it is not a symbol indicating a big hit in step S709 (step S709: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the special symbol stopped and displayed immediately before is a symbol indicating a small hit (step S709). S713). If the special symbol is not a symbol indicating a small hit (step S713: No), the main control unit 201 ends the stopping process as it is.

  If the special symbol is a symbol indicating a small hit (step S713: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a small hit game flag indicating ON in the small hit gaming state to ON (step S714). Then, the main control unit 201 starts an opening according to the winning jackpot or small win (step S715), and sets an opening command indicating that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is set in the RAM 213 (step S715). S716), the stopped process is terminated. Here, the opening command includes information indicating the set winning game flag or the small winning game flag.

As shown in each of the above processes, when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, the main control unit 201 acquires a jackpot random number or a reach random number. Then, based on the acquired jackpot random number or reach random number, the jackpot lottery is performed, the variation pattern is selected, and the special symbol is variably displayed / stopped. When the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a change start command including information indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery or the change time is transmitted to the effect control unit 202. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, a change stop command is transmitted to the effect control unit 202.

(Outline of production performed by pachinko machines)
Next, an outline of effects produced by the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided with a plurality of production modes for production performed on the display screen. For example, the production is performed using the production mode according to the gaming state. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a gaming state such as a normal gaming state, a short-time gaming state, a probability-changing gaming state, etc. Produce using the production mode.

  For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect that clearly indicates the current gaming state to the player of the pachinko gaming machine 100 in the normal performance mode and the probability variation performance mode. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect that clearly indicates to the player the short-time game state in the short-time effect mode and the count value J of the short-time counter (how long the remaining short-time game state continues).

  Furthermore, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 satisfies a predetermined condition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect using a special effect mode in which an effect different from the above effect modes is performed. In the special effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect that does not clearly indicate the game state. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has the same content in the special effect mode regardless of whether the game state is in a low probability state (for example, a normal game state) or a high probability state (for example, a latent game state). To do.

  As a predetermined condition for performing an effect using the special effect mode, for example, winning a small hit or a big probability winning game, and corresponding game flags (small hit game flag, latent probability game flag) are set to ON. It can be when. Furthermore, the predetermined condition is that a special symbol is changed for a specified number of times (for example, 30 times) from when a small win or a latent big win is won and the corresponding game flag is set to ON. It may be between.

  As a result, when an effect is made in the special effect mode in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the player has a sense of expectation such as “it may have entered a latent game state (high probability of winning a big hit)” Can proceed.

  The predetermined condition for shifting to the special effect mode may be when the lottery for shifting to the special effect mode is performed and the lottery is won each time the special symbol is variably displayed once. Furthermore, the special symbol may be variably displayed for a specified number of times from an arbitrary time point (for example, the previous jackpot). The predetermined condition for shifting to the special effect mode is not limited to the above example, and the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100 may arbitrarily set it.

(Difference in performance between normal performance mode and special performance mode)
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. In the example illustrated in FIG. 8, the variation start command transmitted from the main control unit 201 to the effect control unit 202 instructs the execution of the reach effect, and the lottery lottery result “lost” and the variation time “Th”. It is assumed that information indicating the game state “normal game state” is included.

In FIG. 8, (A) in the figure shows an outline of effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the effect mode is the normal effect mode, and (B) in the figure is when the effect mode is the special effect mode. The outline of the production performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 is shown.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100, when the effect control unit 202 receives the change start command from the main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202 starts the change effect. Here, the variation effect is an effect of causing the effect symbol to be variablely displayed / stopped on the display screen. Further, for example, the variation effect may include various effects (reach effect and notice effect) performed during the variation display of the effect symbol.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the above-described change start command is received from the main control unit 201 in the normal effect mode, the effect control unit 202 displays three rows of effects on the display screen of the image display unit 104. The symbol variation display is started (time t0). Then, at time t1 when the predetermined period T1 has elapsed from time t0, the effect control unit 202 stops and displays the left-hand effect symbols.

  Subsequently, at time t2 when the predetermined period T2 has elapsed from time t1, the effect control unit 202 stops and displays the effect symbols in the right column. As described above, FIG. 8 is an example in the case of receiving a command instructing execution of the reach effect, so here the effect control unit 202 stops and displays the effect symbol in the right column of the same symbol as the effect symbol in the left column. The reach state is formed on the display screen with the effect symbol in the left column and the effect symbol in the right column.

  When the reach state is formed, the production control unit 202 performs a predetermined reach production in the predetermined period T3 from the time t2, and at the time t3 when the reach production ends (when the variation time Th elapses from the time t0). Then, the middle row effect symbols are stopped and displayed. At this time, the outcome of the three rows of effect symbols is, for example, reach lose eyes (for example, “1 · 2 · 1”). This completes the current variation effect based on the above-described variation start command (the variation start command received immediately before time t0).

  In the normal effect mode, the effect control unit 202 may cause a notice effect for the normal effect mode to be performed in the period T1 or the period T2. As described above, the notice effect is an arbitrary effect that is performed before the reach state is formed, such as a step-up notice (detailed description is omitted because of a known technique). In the case where a notice effect is performed in the normal effect mode, the effect control unit 202 performs a notice effect for the normal effect mode (hereinafter referred to as “normal notice effect”).

  Next, an example will be described in the case where a change start command having the same contents as above (a lottery lottery result “lost”, a change time “Th”, a game state “normal game state”) is received in the special effect mode. In the special effect mode, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the effect control unit 202 receives the above-described change start command, the change of the three lines of effect symbols on the display screen of the image display unit 104 is performed. Display is started (time t0).

  Then, the variation display of the three rows of effect symbols is continued, and at the time t3 (when the variation time Th has elapsed from the time t0), which is the timing of the end of the variation display, the three rows of effect symbols are stopped and displayed all at once. . At this time, for example, the result of the three rows of effect symbols is a loose eye (a lost eye that does not form a reach state). This completes the current variation effect based on the above-described variation start command (the variation start command received immediately before time t0).

  Further, in the special effect mode, the effect control unit 202 provides a notice for the special effect mode during a period from the time t0 when the display of the effect symbols is started to the time t3 when the three rows of effect symbols are stopped and displayed all at once. An effect (see FIG. 14-2. Hereinafter, referred to as “special notice effect”) may be performed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, even when the change start command having the same content is received from the main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202 performs a reach effect according to the current effect mode. , You can not do it. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can increase the variations of the production without increasing the types of commands transmitted by the main control unit 201, and the pachinko gaming machine 100 can be improved in interest.

  When the reach effect is not performed, the effect control unit 202 performs the special notice effect until, for example, immediately before the end of the change effect (a time t3 when the change time Th elapses from the start of the change effect). At t3, the three rows of effect symbols are stopped and displayed all at once. In other words, in this case, the player does not know in what state the three lines of effect symbols are stopped and displayed until immediately before the end of the change (whether or not the reach state is reached). As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can continue to make the player think that “this change may be a big hit” until just before the end of the change, and the player's expectation for the big hit Can be maintained.

(Processing performed by the production control unit)
Next, the processing executed by the effect control unit 202 in order to perform the effect will be described in detail. A process executed by the effect supervising unit 202a of the effect control unit 202 will be described. Each process of the production control unit 202a described below is performed, for example, when the CPU 241 executes a program stored in the ROM 242.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interruption process. The production supervision unit 202a continuously performs a predetermined main production control process (not shown) during the activation, and performs the production timer interruption process shown in FIG. For example, an interrupt is executed at 4 ms).

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the effect timer interruption process, the effect supervision unit 202a first performs a command reception process (step S901). The command reception process is a process for receiving various commands transmitted from the main control unit 201 and selecting various effects based on the received commands. Details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. .

  When the command reception process is performed, the effect supervising unit 202a continues to perform the effect button process (step S902). In the effect button process, when an operation of the effect button 119 from the player is received, an operation command indicating that the operation is received is set in the RAM 243.

  When the effect button process is performed, the effect control unit 202a performs a command transmission process (step S903). The command transmission process is a process of outputting the command set in the RAM 243 by the command reception process or the effect button process to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c.

(Command reception processing)
Next, the processing content of the command reception processing shown in step S901 in FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the command reception processing. As shown in FIG. 10, in the command receiving process, the effect supervising unit 202a first determines whether a variation start command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1001). If the change start command has not been received (step S1001: No), the process proceeds to step S1003 described later.

  If the change start command has been received (step S1001: Yes), the effect supervising unit 202a selects an effect (hereinafter referred to as "change effect") to be performed when the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the display screen. Processing is performed (step S1002). Detailed processing contents of the variation effect selection processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1003). If the fluctuation stop command has not been received (step S1003: No), the process proceeds to step S1005 described later.

  If the change stop command has been received (step S1003: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a performs a change effect end process for ending the change effect (step S1004). Detailed processing contents of the variation effect end processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the production control unit 202a determines whether an opening command (see step S716 in FIG. 7) has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1005). If the opening command has not been received (step S1005: No), the process proceeds to step S1007 described later.

  If the opening command has been received (step S1005: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a performs a hit production selection process for selecting an effect (hereinafter referred to as “hit production”) to be performed at the time of winning (for example, a big win or a small win). Perform (step S1006). For example, in the winning effect selection process, the effect supervising unit 202a selects a winning effect for a promising big hit if it wins a promising jackpot, and selects a winning effect for a normal big win if it wins a normal jackpot. Also, in the winning effect selection process, the effect supervising unit 202a selects a winning effect for a long jackpot if it wins a long jackpot, and selects a winning effect for a jackpot if it wins a short jackpot. Also good.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1007). Here, the ending command is a command transmitted from the main control unit 201 at the end of the winning gaming state. If the ending command has not been received (step S1007: No), the production control unit 202a ends the command reception process as it is.

  If the ending command has been received (step S1007: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a performs an ending effect selection process for selecting an effect to be performed at the end of the winning effect (hereinafter referred to as “ending effect”) (step S1008). The reception process ends.

(Variation effect selection process)
Next, the processing contents of the changing effect selection process shown in step S1002 of FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the variation effect selection processing. As shown in FIG. 11, in the variation effect selection process, the effect supervision unit 202a first analyzes the variation start command received in step S1001 (step S1101), the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the variation time of the special symbol, Information indicating a gaming state or the like is acquired.

Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a refers to a mode flag that is a flag indicating the current effect mode (step S1102), and acquires information indicating the current effect mode. For example, in this embodiment, there are a total of four types of mode flags, mode flag “0” to mode flag “3”, and mode flag “0” is a flag indicating the normal performance mode. Mode flag
“1” is a flag indicating the probability variation effect mode. The mode flag “2” is a flag indicating a time reduction effect mode. The mode flag “3” is a flag indicating the special performance mode. These mode flags are set, for example, when a big win or a small win is won, or when a special symbol changes a predetermined number of times after setting a certain mode flag (see step S1309 in FIG. 13). .

  Then, based on the various types of information acquired in step S1101 and step S1102, the production supervision unit 202a changes the production performed during the current fluctuation from the production pattern table (see FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2). Is selected (step S1103), an effect start command including information indicating the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 243 (step S1104), and the variable effect selection process is terminated. The effect start command set in step S1104 is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c when the command transmission process shown in step S903 of FIG. 9 is executed.

(Direction pattern table)
Next, an effect pattern table used in the above-described variation effect selection process will be described. FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of the contents of the effect pattern table. FIG. 12-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of the contents of the effect pattern table. The effect pattern table 1210 shown in FIG. 12A is an effect pattern table used in the normal effect mode. The effect pattern table 1220 shown in FIG. 12-2 is an effect pattern table used in the special effect mode.

  As shown in the effect pattern table 1210 in FIG. 12A and the effect pattern table 1220 in FIG. 12B, a plurality of types of effect patterns are registered in the effect pattern table. Here, the effect pattern represents the contents of the effect. For example, the effect pattern P13 in the effect pattern table 1210 indicates that the reach state is formed by the effect symbol on the display screen, and the reach effect A is performed after the reach state is formed.

  Each of the effect patterns (P11 to P1n, P21 to P2n) registered in the effect pattern table 1210 and the effect pattern table 1220 is associated with an effect time. Here, the production time represents a required time from the start to the end of the production represented by each production pattern. For example, the effect represented by the effect pattern P11 in the effect pattern table 1210 is an effect that ends when the period Ta elapses after the effect starts.

  Further, for example, the effect pattern P12 of the effect pattern table 1210 and the effect pattern P22 of the effect pattern table 1220 are effects having the same effect time, but one is a reach effect (effect pattern P12) and the other is normal. It is a loss production (production pattern P22). Here, the normal losing effect is to stop and display with a break (for example, “1, 2, 3”) from the start to the end of the effect without forming a reach state with the effect symbol on the display screen. Production.

  Similarly, the production pattern P1h of the production pattern table 1210 and the production pattern P2h of the production pattern table 1220 are productions having the same production time, but one is a reach production (production pattern P1h) and the other is normal. It is a loss effect (effect pattern P2h).

The effect supervision unit 202a selects an effect pattern having the same effect time as the change time based on the information indicating the change time included in the change start command in the change effect selection process. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when it is the change time Th of the change start command, the effect supervising unit 202a selects the effect pattern P1h “normal notice effect H + reach effect H” in the normal effect mode. On the other hand, in the special effect mode, the effect pattern P2h “special notice effect H + normal loss effect” is selected.

  Therefore, even when the change start command having the same content is received from the main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202 performs the reach effect in the normal effect mode and does not perform the reach effect in the special effect mode, and performs the normal lose effect. Can do. Thereby, even if it is a case where the change start command of the same content (same change time) is received, the variation of the production to be performed can be increased.

  Although detailed description is omitted in the present embodiment, when there are a plurality of effect patterns having the same effect time as the change time of the change start command, the effect control unit 202 draws a lot from the plurality of effect patterns. For example, one production pattern may be selected.

(Variation production end processing)
Next, the processing content of the variation effect end process shown in step S1004 of FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the variation effect end processing. As shown in FIG. 13, in the variation effect end process, the effect supervision unit 202a first analyzes the variation stop command received in step S1003 (step S1301), and shows information such as a lottery result of lottery lottery, a gaming state, and the like. To get. Since these pieces of information can also be acquired by a change start command at the start of change display, the information acquired by the change start command may be held and used in the change effect end process.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a refers to the mode flag (step S1302), and acquires information indicating the current effect mode. And the production supervision part 202a determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a win (big hit, small win) based on the information acquired in step S1301 (step S1303).

  If it is not a big hit (step S1303: No), the production control unit 202a determines whether the mode flag “0” is set (whether the current production mode is the normal production mode) (step S1304). When the mode flag “0” is set, that is, when the current effect mode is the normal effect mode (step S1304: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1308 described later.

  When the mode flag “0” is not set, that is, when the current effect mode is not the normal effect mode (step S1304: No), the effect supervising unit 202a counts the count value of the mode counter associated with the current mode flag. “1” is subtracted from Mn (hereinafter referred to as “mode counter Mn”) (step S1305).

  When setting the mode flag, the effect supervising unit 202a sets a predetermined value to the mode counter value Mn corresponding to the set mode flag, and subtracts one from the predetermined value in step S1305. For example, when setting the mode flag “1”, the production supervision unit 202a sets a predetermined value “10000” in the mode counter M1 of the mode flag “1”. When the mode flag “2” is set, a predetermined value “100” is set to the mode counter M2 of the mode flag “2”. When the mode flag “3” is set, “30” is set to the mode counter M3 of the mode flag “3”.

In step S1305, the production control unit 202a determines whether the mode counter Mn has become 0 as a result of subtracting “1” from the mode counter Mn (step S13).
06). If the mode counter Mn is 0 (step S1306: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a sets the mode flag “0” (step S1307), and sets the variable production end command in the RAM 243 (step S1308). Then, the variation effect end process is ended. If the mode counter Mn is not 0 (step S1306: No), the production supervision unit 202a proceeds to step S1308 as it is.

  On the other hand, if the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a win (big hit, small win) in step S1303 (step S1303: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a performs a mode flag changing process for changing the mode flag (step S1309). ), The process proceeds to step S1308. In the mode flag changing process, the effect supervising unit 202a sets a mode flag corresponding to the winning combination and a predetermined value of the mode counter Mn.

  For example, in the mode flag changing process, the effect supervising unit 202a sets the mode flag “1” when the winning combination is won and sets the predetermined value “10000” in the mode counter M1. When the normal jackpot is won, the mode flag “2” is set, and the predetermined value “100” is set to the mode counter M2. When the big win or the small win is won, the mode flag “3” is set, and the predetermined value “30” is set to the mode counter M3.

(A specific example of production performed by pachinko machines)
Next, a specific example of effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. 14-1 is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows a specific example of the production | presentation which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs. 14-2 is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows a specific example of the production | presentation which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs.

(Directing to be performed in normal rendering mode)
FIG. 14A shows the change start command described in FIG. 8 when the effect supervising unit 202a is in the normal effect mode (the lottery result “losing” of the jackpot lottery, the change time “Th”, and the game state “normal game state”). ) Is received, a specific example of the production performed will be shown. 14A, (1) in the drawing shows the display screen of the image display unit 104 at time t0 in FIG. 8 in the normal effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 14-1 (1), in the normal effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays a background image for the normal effect mode on the display screen 1400 (in the example shown in FIG. 14-1 (1), “ "Solid") is displayed. Thereby, the player can know that the present production mode is the normal production mode. In the normal effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the effect symbols 1401 to 1403 at substantially the center of the display screen 1400. Then, at time t0, the variation display of the effect symbols 1401 to 1403 is started. In addition, in FIGS. 14-1 to 14-4 shown below, white down arrows in the drawings indicate that the production symbols 1401 to 1403 are variably displayed.

  In FIG. 14A, (2) in the drawing shows the display screen of the image display unit 104 at time t1 in FIG. 8 in the normal effect mode. As shown in FIG. 14-1 (2), when the time T1 has elapsed from the time t0, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops the effect symbol 1401 in the left column on the display screen 1400 of the image display unit 104. Display. In the example shown in FIG. 14A, the effect symbol 1401 in the left column is stopped and displayed with the symbol “1”. Further, the variable display of the middle line effect symbol 1402 and the right column effect symbol 1403 is continued.

14A, (3) in the drawing shows the display screen of the image display unit 104 at time t2 in FIG. 8 in the normal effect mode. As shown in FIG. 14-1 (3), when the period T2 elapses from the period t1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops the effect design 1403 in the right column on the display screen 1400 of the image display unit 104. Display. In the illustrated example, the effect symbol 1403 in the right column is stopped and displayed with the same symbol “1” as the effect symbol 1401 in the left column, and a reach state is formed on the display screen 1400.

  When the reach state is formed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a predetermined reach effect on the display screen 1400 (not shown). When the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the reach effect, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays a moving image or the like corresponding to the reach effect on the display screen 1400.

  14A, (4) in the drawing shows the display screen of the image display unit 104 at time t3 in FIG. 8 in the normal effect mode. As shown in FIG. 14-1 (4), when the time T3 has elapsed from the time t2, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops the middle row of the effect symbols 1402 on the display screen 1400 of the image display unit 104. Display. In the example shown in the figure, the middle row effect symbol 1402 is stopped and displayed as a symbol “2” different from the left column effect symbol 1401 and the right column effect symbol 1403, and the lottery result of the big hit lottery is shown.

(Directing to be performed when in the special directing mode)
FIG. 14-2 shows that when the production supervision unit 202a is in the special production mode, the above variation start command (a lottery result “losing”, variation time “Th”, gaming state “normal gaming state”) of the big hit lottery is received. A specific example of the production performed in the case of the above will be shown.

  14B, (1) in the drawing shows the display screen of the image display unit 104 at time t0 in FIG. 8 in the special effect mode. As shown in FIG. 14-2 (1), in the special effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays a background image for the special effect mode on the display screen 1400 (in the example shown in FIG. 14-2 (1), “ Display the image of “Closed bag”. Thereby, the player can know that the present production mode is the special production mode. In the special effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the effect symbols 1401 to 1403 in the upper right area 1410 of the display screen 1400. Then, at time t0, the variation display of the effect symbols 1401 to 1403 is started.

  14B, (2) in the drawing shows the display screen of the image display unit 104 at time t1 in FIG. 8 in the special effect mode. As shown in FIG. 14-2 (2), the pachinko gaming machine 100 has the heel opened about half in the horizontal direction with respect to the display screen 1400 on the display screen 1400 at the time t1, and the tip of the opened ninja is a ninja. An image traversed by the character 1404 is displayed. In addition, at time t1, the variation display of the effect symbols 1401 to 1403 is continued.

  In FIG. 14B, (3) in the drawing shows the display screen of the image display unit 104 at time t1a immediately after time t1 in the special effect mode. As shown in FIG. 14-2 (3), the pachinko gaming machine 100 causes the display screen 1400 to display an image of closing the bag opened at time t1 at time t1a. In addition, at the time t1a, the variation display of the effect symbols 1401 to 1403 is continued.

  14-2, (4) in the figure shows the display screen of the image display unit 104 at time t2 in FIG. 8 in the special effect mode. As shown in FIG. 14-2 (4), the pachinko gaming machine 100 is opened again on the display screen 1400 by about half of the bag in the horizontal direction with respect to the display screen 1400 at the time t2. An image in which the ninja character 1404 crosses the tip of is displayed. In addition, at time t2, the variation display of the effect symbols 1401 to 1403 is continued. Although illustration is omitted, at time t2a immediately after time t2, an image in which the bag opened at time t2 is closed is displayed as at time t1a.

14B, (5) in the drawing shows the display screen of the image display unit 104 at time t3 in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14-2 (5), at the time t3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the effect symbols 1401 to 1403 on the display screen 1400 while displaying the closed bag image similar to the time t0. The lottery results of the jackpot lottery are displayed with all the stops displayed.

  As described above, in response to the above-described change start command (change start command indicating reach loss of change time Th), in the case of the normal effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the effect symbol 1401 on the left column → the right column. The effect symbols 1403 → the middle row of the effect symbols 1402 are sequentially stopped and displayed, and when the reach state is formed in the state where the two effect symbols are stopped and displayed, the reach effect is performed.

  On the other hand, in the special effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the effect symbols 1401 to 1403 at a predetermined timing without forming a reach state. As described above, here, “stop display all at once” does not need to be performed simultaneously, and a certain period can be provided. However, this period is sufficiently shorter than the period Th in FIG. 8, for example, a period shorter than T3 (a period in which a reach effect is performed in the normal effect mode).

  Further, in the special effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect to stop and display the effect symbols all at once as described above even when, for example, a normal loss (a loss with the smallest fluctuation time) or a big hit. Do it. Hereinafter, a specific example of an effect performed when the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a normal loss (a loss of fluctuation time is minimal) or a big hit in the special effect mode will be described.

  14-3 is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows a specific example of the production | presentation which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs. FIG. 14-3 shows the effects to be performed when the production control unit 202a receives a change start command indicating the lottery result “lost” and the change time “Ta” (normal lose) in the special winning mode. A specific example is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 14-3 (1), the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays a background image for the special effect mode on the display screen 1400 and starts variable display of the effect symbols 1401 to 1403. After that, as shown in FIG. 14-3 (2), the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a cocoon that is about half open horizontally on the display screen 1400 with respect to the display screen 1400. Display no image. At this time, the variation display of the effect symbols 1401 to 1403 is continued. Immediately after FIG. 14-3 (2), the image in which the opened eyelid is closed is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14-3 (3), the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the effect symbols 1401 to 1403 at the same time while displaying the closed bag image on the display screen 1400. The lottery result (losing) of the lottery is shown.

  14-4 is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows a specific example of the production | presentation which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs. FIG. 14-4 shows a change start command indicating the lottery result “big hit” and the change time “Tn” (the change time during which so-called super reach is performed) of the jackpot lottery when the effect supervising unit 202a is in the special effect mode. A specific example of an effect performed when received is shown.

As shown in FIG. 14-4 (1), the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays a background image for the special effect mode on the display screen 1400, and starts the variable display of the effect symbols 1401 to 1403. After that, as shown in FIG. 14-4 (2), the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens about half of the bag on the display screen 1400 in the horizontal direction with respect to the display screen 1400, and the tip of the opened bag is the ninja character 1404. The image that crosses is displayed. At this time, the production symbol 1401
The fluctuation display of ˜1403 is continued.

  After that, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays an image in which the opened kite is closed (FIG. 14-4 (3)), and at a predetermined timing, the kite opens again about half and the rare point is opened at the tip of the opened kite. An image in which the character 1405 is jumping is displayed (FIG. 14-4 (4)). And the image which the opened eyelid closes is displayed again (FIG. 14-4 (5)).

  After that, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the bag completely in the horizontal direction with respect to the display screen 1400 to exit the display screen 1400 and displays the effect symbols 1401 to 1403 displayed in the upper right area 1410 on the display screen 1400. Display in the approximate center. Then, the effect symbol 1401 and the effect symbol 1403 are simultaneously stopped and displayed so as to reach a reach state (FIG. 14-4 (6)).

  Then, when the reach state is formed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a predetermined reach effect on the display screen 1400 (not shown), stops and displays the effect symbol 1402 at the end of the reach effect, and wins a lottery. The lottery result (big hit) is shown.

  In this way, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 wins a big win in the special effect mode, the effect symbol 1401 and the effect symbol 1403 are stopped and displayed together so as to form a reach state, and then the reach effect is performed. . In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 may perform a reach effect even when a predetermined loss occurs. Here, the predetermined loss can be, for example, a loss that causes so-called super reach in the normal performance mode (a loss that fluctuates over a predetermined time).

  In addition, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not cause a character to appear when the spear opens at first, makes the player feel lost, and then opens the spear again to cause the rare character 1405 to appear. Also good. Thereby, it is possible to give a surprise and a further expectation to the player who thought that it was a loss, and the interest of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can be improved.

  As described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment receives a command for instructing the execution of the reach effect from the main control unit 201, the reach effect is performed if the current effect mode is the normal effect mode. If the current production mode is the special production mode, a normal loss production can be performed. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can increase the variation of effects without increasing the types of commands transmitted to the main control unit 201. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can improve the interest of the gaming machine and provide the player with an effect that does not get tired even if the game is played for a long time.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, even if the command transmitted from the main control board is a command for instructing the execution of the reach effect, the variation of the effect that can be selected when the command is received. This can increase the interest of the gaming machine and provide the player with a presentation that will not get bored even if the game is played for a long time.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 101 Game board 104 Image display part 105 1st starting port 106 2nd starting port 201 Main control part (main control board)
202 Production control unit (production control board)
301 Receiver (Receiver)
302 determination unit (determination means)
302a hit determination unit (win determination means)
303 Output unit (output means)
304 Selection unit (selection means)
304a Production table (production table)

Claims (1)

Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game when the start condition is satisfied;
Based on the determination result by the special game determination unit, a variation time determining unit that determines a symbol variation time for displaying the symbol in a variable manner;
A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying a determination symbol indicating the determination result after the symbol variation time is determined by the symbol variation time determined by the variation time determination means,
When it is determined that the special game is determined to be performed by the special game determination unit, the special game execution unit that performs a special game advantageous to the player after the determination display is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control unit;
Game state control means for controlling a game in one game state among a plurality of game states having different degrees of advantage for the player;
An effect of stopping and displaying a determination effect symbol that is a combination of the determination results after a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed on a predetermined effect display means when the symbol display control means is variably displayed. Production execution means for performing design variation production,
With
The variation time determining means includes
It is possible to determine either the normal symbol variation time or a special symbol variation time different from the normal symbol variation time,
The production execution means
When being controlled in a predetermined gaming state by the gaming state control means, there is a higher possibility that the special game will be performed in a normal presentation mode or a presentation mode different from the normal presentation mode than in the normal presentation mode. Effect mode setting means for setting any of the special effect modes that suggest
Effect mode execution means for performing the effect symbol variation effect according to the effect mode set by the effect mode setting means;
Have
The production mode execution means includes:
It is possible that the special game may be performed on other effect symbols excluding the predetermined effect symbol among the plurality of effect symbols that are variably displayed at a predetermined timing before the determination effect symbol is stopped and displayed. A special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect to stop display in a suggested special display mode;
A notice effect execution means capable of executing a notice effect different from the special effect when the effect effect is being displayed and the special effect is not performed by the special effect execution means;
Have
The special performance execution means
When the special design variation time is determined by the variation time determining means when the normal effect mode is set by the effect mode setting means, the special effect mode is set while the special effect is performed. When the special symbol variation time is determined by the variation time determination means, the predetermined effect symbol and the other effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner after the predetermined timing without performing the special effect. A gaming machine characterized by maintaining.

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