JP2014183903A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can perform new and effective performance using a performance pattern.SOLUTION: A game machine changes a decoration pattern displayed on a screen to a variation notification image according to a variation start of a special pattern. Next, the game machine moves and displays the variation notification image on the screen instead of the decoration pattern, thereby providing a notification that the special pattern is being varied. Then, the game machine, after a predetermined time is elapsed, changes the variation notification image to the decoration pattern, and stops the decoration pattern in accordance with variation stop of the special pattern.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine for notifying whether or not to execute a special game by changing a symbol and then stopping it.

  Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that determines whether or not to play a special game based on the establishment of a start condition, and stops after changing the effect design based on the determination result (for example, Patent Document 1). . In a conventional gaming machine, an effect is performed by changing the effect symbol before the determination result of whether or not the effect symbol is stopped and whether or not to play a special game is notified.

JP 2011-212281 A

  However, the conventional gaming machine performs an effect of simply scrolling the effect symbol, and there is room for improvement in terms of diversifying the effect variations and enhancing the effect effect.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing a new and effective performance.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of a start condition, and changes the predetermined symbol on the symbol display means and then stops the gaming machine. The symbol display control means for notifying the result of the special game determination, the image display means for displaying the effect symbol, and the effect using the effect symbol on the screen of the image display means according to the variation of the predetermined symbol Effect control means for performing a change start effect execution means for performing a change start effect for starting the change of the effect symbol in response to the change of the predetermined symbol being started, and the predetermined control In a predetermined period during which the symbol of the image changes, the predetermined symbol is changing by moving and displaying a change notification image on the screen of the image display means instead of the effect symbol. Including a change notification effect execution means for performing change notification effect for notifying Rukoto, and a performance symbol display means for displaying the performance symbol in place of the change notification image.

  In another configuration, the variation notification effect executing means may move and display the variation notification image in a region different from the position where the variation notification image is displayed instead of the effect symbol on the screen. Good.

  In another configuration, the effect symbol display means may display the effect symbol instead of the variation notification image at a position after the change notification image is moved.

  Further, in another configuration, the change notification effect executing means changes the effect symbol started to change by the change start effect execution means to the change notification image, moves and displays the change notification image, and the effect symbol. The display means may change the change notification image being moved and displayed by the change notification effect executing means to the effect symbol.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the novel production accompanying a design fluctuation can be performed and the production effect can be heightened.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure which shows the flow of the effect using the decoration symbol 51 performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 5 of the pachinko game machine 1 which concerns on this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of a screen transition when the production | presentation using the decoration symbol 51 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 which concerns on this embodiment is performed. The figure which shows the effect performed following FIG. The figure which shows the movement path | route of the fluctuation notification image 55a. The figure which shows the movement path | route of the fluctuation notification image 55b. The figure which shows the movement path | route of the fluctuation notification image 55c. The figure which shows the movement pattern (2nd movement pattern) of a change alert image when the change time of a special symbol is 8 seconds. The figure which shows the movement pattern (3rd movement pattern) of a fluctuation alert image when the fluctuation time of a special symbol is 4 seconds. The flowchart which shows an example of the main process performed by the game control part 100 Detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special symbol processing of step S4 in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the jackpot determination process of step S407 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S408 of FIG. FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416. Detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing in step S5 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the big prize opening process of step S6 of FIG. FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart showing the gaming state setting process in step S612. Detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the process performed in the production | presentation control part 130. Detailed flowchart of command control processing in step S1001 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the production pattern when the result of special symbol determination is a loss The figure which shows an example of the production pattern when the result of special symbol determination is a big hit The figure which shows an example of the change of the special symbol in the said embodiment, and the timing of the production performed in connection with it The figure which shows an example of the change of the special symbol of the said embodiment in case reach effect is performed, and the timing of the effect performed in connection with it The figure which shows an example of the change of the special symbol in other embodiment, and the timing of the production performed in connection with it

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

[Example of schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a game board 2 provided with an accessory related to winning or determination (lottery), and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

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

  The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to the launching device. Below the upper plate 28, a lower plate 29 for collecting prize balls is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 23 arranged close to the lower plate 29, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are arranged below the lower plate 29. Drop into a box not shown.

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

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, a first gate 15, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a prize and a winning combination. It has been. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the second gate 16, and the electric tulip are used as a prize and a winning combination. 17 is provided.

  The game ball launched into the game area 10 enters the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2. And win. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

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

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

  The special winning opening 13 is a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the big prize opening 13. The special winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the jackpot game in which the plate is operated to open the big prize opening 13. Is executed. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played.

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

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened although the prize ball is not paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily passed by the operation of the electric tulip 17. Become. In the following description, the determination (lottery) executed on the condition that the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is referred to as “normal symbol determination (lottery)”.

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

[Configuration example of presentation means of pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 has various effects such as a liquid crystal display 5, a fourth symbol display 6, a movable accessory 7, a speaker 24, and a board lamp 25. , And rotation effect devices 38 and 39 are provided. Further, the frame member 3 incorporates a frame lamp 37 (see FIG. 4) not shown in FIG.

  The liquid crystal display 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and is provided at a position that can be easily viewed by a player. The liquid crystal display 5 displays various displays such as, for example, a decorative symbol 51 for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a reserved image displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held. An effect image including the object is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  A fourth symbol display 6 is provided on the right side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 5. As will be described later, the 4th symbol display 6 is for displaying a design for effect (4th symbol) that varies according to the variation of the special symbol and stops when the special symbol is stopped.

  The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and performs various effects, for example, by moving in a predetermined direction or by causing a built-in light emitting element (for example, LED) to emit light. . The movable accessory 7 operates according to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color. The rotation effect devices 38 and 39 perform various effects by using a built-in light emitting element and a rotating body that rotates around the light emitting element. The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting music, sound, sound effects and the like so as to synchronize with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display 5.

[Configuration example of operation means of the pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The effect key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is performed.

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the first It has a special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, and a game state indicator 47.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, as a determination symbol, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” ”Is stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. Whether or not the result of the normal symbol is hit is notified by the lighting pattern of the normal symbol indicator 45 (per short opening, per long opening or loss). The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on.

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

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

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game control unit 100 that controls execution of determination (lottery), control of a jackpot game, command transmission processing to the effect control unit 130, and the game control unit. An effect control unit 130 that comprehensively controls effects based on commands received from 100, an image sound control unit 140 that controls effects by images and sounds, and lamp control that controls effects by various lamps and movable accessories 7 Part 150 is provided. In addition to the one shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a payout control unit (not shown) that controls the payout of prize balls.

[Configuration of Game Control Unit 100]
The game control unit 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. Based on the program stored in the ROM 102, the CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to the number of payout prize balls such as internal lottery and determination of winning. The RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

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

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving in response to a control signal from the game control unit 100. To do. The gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 15 or the gate 16 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 115 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 13 and outputs the detection signal to the game control unit 100. In response to a control signal from the game control unit 100, the special winning opening control unit 116 opens and closes the special winning opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special winning opening 13 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The normal winning port switch 117 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 14, and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  When the detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big winning port switch 115, or the normal winning port switch 117 is input, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 receives the place where the game ball has won a prize. The payout control unit is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control unit.

  The CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random number. Further, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and executes the second special symbol determination using the acquired random number. When the result of the special symbol determination is a big win, the special game is executed by opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control unit 116. In addition, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And if the result of normal symbol determination is successful, the 2nd start port 12 will be temporarily opened by operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing part 113.

  In addition, the CPU 101 transmits information indicating the start and stop of variation of the special symbol to the effect control unit 130. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits information regarding the variation setting of the winning probability of the special symbol lottery and the variation setting of the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery to the effect control unit 130. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits, to the effect control unit 130, data indicating the special symbol variation time reduction setting, information for notifying the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 that the game ball has won. .

  In addition, the CPU 101 executes the following processing on the display device 4. That is, when the CPU 101 executes the first special symbol determination, the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and then the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the CPU 101 executes the second special symbol determination, the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42 and then the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. Further, when the normal symbol determination is executed, the CPU 101 displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45 in a variable manner, and then stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result.

  Further, the CPU 101 displays the number of holdings for the first special symbol determination on the first special symbol holding display 43, displays the number of holdings for the second special symbol determination on the second special symbol holding display 44, and determines the normal symbol determination. Is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 46. Further, the CPU 101 causes the gaming state display 47 to display the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  The production control unit 130 sets the production content based on data indicating the result of the special symbol determination and the like sent from the game control unit 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the production | presentation key 27 is received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The effect control unit 130 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect contents to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

[Configuration of Image Sound Control Unit 140]
The image sound control unit 140 includes a CPU 141, a ROM 142, and a RAM 143. Based on the program stored in the ROM 142, the CPU 141 performs arithmetic processing when controlling an image expressing the content of the effect. Although not shown in the figure, the image sound control unit 140 is a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 and an sound DSP that generates sound data output from the speaker 24. (Digital Signal Processor). The CPU 141 controls the operation of the VDP and the sound DSP by generating a control signal based on the command from the effect control unit 130 and the program stored in the ROM 142 and outputting it to the VDP and the sound DSP.

  Connected to the acoustic DSP are an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data related to music, voice, sound effects, etc., and an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP. The acoustic DSP reads the acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24.

  The VDP includes an image ROM that stores material data necessary for generating the effect image, a drawing engine that executes the rendering process of the effect image, and an output circuit that outputs the effect image drawn by the drawing engine to the liquid crystal display 5. Have. The drawing engine draws the effect image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the CPU 141. The output circuit outputs the effect image drawn in the frame buffer to the liquid crystal display 5 at a predetermined timing.

[Configuration of Lamp Controller 150]
The lamp control unit 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. The CPU 151 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the operation of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the movable accessory 7 based on the program stored in the ROM 152. The RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating the light emission patterns of the light emitting elements included in the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 25, and the movable accessory 7. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the movable accessory 7.

  The CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153, and the light emission of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the movable accessory 7. Controls the light emission of the device. Further, the CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153 and drives the motor for operating the movable accessory 7. Control. In addition, the fourth symbol display 6 is connected to the lamp controller 150. The lamp controller 150 controls the fourth symbol display 6 to change the fourth symbol.

[Outline of presentation of gaming machine of this embodiment]
Next, an effect using the decorative symbol 51 (effect symbol) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a flow of effects using the decorative symbols 51 performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a decorative symbol 51 (FIG. 5) in response to the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 starting to fluctuate the special symbol. 6) starts to fluctuate (step S10). The decorative symbol 51 is an effect symbol displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 5 corresponding to the special symbol, and is displayed in three regions (left region, middle region, and right region). The result of the special symbol determination is notified by the stop mode of the decorative symbol 51. For example, when three similar types of decorative symbols 51 are stopped, it is a big hit. In step S10, the three decorative symbols 51 that have been stopped according to the result of the previous special symbol determination are started to change on the screen. There is also a 4th symbol displayed on the 4th symbol display 6 as a design for the effect that varies according to the variation of the special symbol (details will be described later).

  After the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 51, the three decorative symbols 51 (or the decorative symbol 51 of 1 or 2) each change to a variation notification image (step S11). Here, the change notification image is an image that notifies that the special symbol is changing, and is a different image from the decorative symbol 51 that notifies the result of the special symbol determination. In step S10 and step S11, an effect in which the decorative design 51 starts to change and the decorative design 51 changes to a change notification image may be referred to as a change start effect.

  After the decorative symbol 51 is changed to the variation notification image, the variation notification image is moved and displayed on the screen in place of the decoration symbol 51 (step S12). The change notification image notifies that the special symbol is changing by continuing to move on the screen while the special symbol is changing.

  Then, after a predetermined time elapses, the change notification image changes to the decorative symbol 51 at a predetermined position (step S13). Even after the decorative symbol 51 is changed to the change notification image, the fourth symbol continuously changes. When the change notification image changes to the decorative symbol 51, the same type of decorative symbol 51 may be displayed in the left and right regions, or different types of decorative symbols 51 may be displayed in the left and right regions. When different types of decorative symbols 51 are displayed in the left and right areas, the decorative symbols 51 are also displayed in the middle region, and the three decorative symbols 51 are temporarily stopped (recognized that the player has stopped without stopping completely). In a possible manner, for example, it slightly fluctuates in the vertical direction), and after that, the main stop (completely stop) is made, and the loss is notified (step S14).

  On the other hand, when the same type of decorative pattern 51 is displayed in the left and right areas, it is developed into a reach (step S15). Here, an effect (reach effect) that causes the player to expect that the decorative symbol 51 of the same type as the decorative symbol 51 in the left and right regions stops in the middle region is performed. Then, the decorative symbol 51 stops in the middle region, and the result of the special symbol determination is notified (step S16). Specifically, in step S15 and step S16, when the same kind of decorative pattern 51 stops in the left and right areas, a reach confirmation effect is performed (for example, “reach” is displayed), and then in the middle area. The state in which the decorative pattern 51 fluctuates is displayed (displayed during reach). Furthermore, there may be a development effect with a high expectation for the jackpot. In the development effect, a predetermined character or image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 or an effect using a movable accessory is performed. In the development effect, the effect is as if the decorative pattern 51 of the same kind as the left and right areas finally stops in the middle area (for example, as if the same kind of symbols as the left and right areas descends slowly from above in the middle area and stops) Is performed). When the same type of symbols as the left and right regions are stopped in the middle region, a big hit is obtained, and when different types of symbols are stopped, the game is lost (step S16). On the other hand, in the case where the development effect is not performed, symbols of a different type from the left and right regions are stopped in the middle region, and the losing is determined (step S16).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, an example of an effect using the decorative design of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition when an effect using the decorative symbol 51 is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. 6 and 7 show an example of effects when the special symbol starts to fluctuate on the first special symbol display 41. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, on the screen of the liquid crystal display 5, the decorative symbol 51 indicating the result of the previous special symbol determination is stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbol 51 starts to fluctuate. The decorative symbol 51 includes a left decorative symbol 51a displayed in the left region, a middle decorative symbol 51b displayed in the middle region, and a right decorative symbol 51c displayed in the right region. On the screen, hold images 521 to 524 indicating the hold of the first special symbol determination are displayed, which indicates that there are four hold of the first special symbol determination. In addition, a reserved digestion area 53 is provided on the screen. The hold of the first special symbol determination is digested in the order of the hold images 521 to 524. When the change of the special symbol corresponding to the reserved image 521 is started, the reserved image 521 moves to the reserved digest area 53, and an effect that the reservation is digested is performed.

  In addition, on the right end of the screen of the liquid crystal display 5, there is a fourth symbol display 6 for displaying a design for presentation (hereinafter referred to as “fourth symbol”) that is displayed in a variable manner according to the variation of the special symbol. Provided. The fourth symbol display 6 includes a fourth symbol 61 corresponding to the first special symbol and a fourth symbol 62 corresponding to the second special symbol. The 4th symbol display 6 is equipped with LED inside, the 4th symbol 61 can be lit in red, and the 4th symbol 62 can be lit in yellow. The 4th symbol 61 notifies that the 1st special symbol is changing by repeating lighting and extinction of red while the 1st special symbol is changing. When the first special symbol stops in a big win mode, the fourth symbol 61 stops in a state of being lit in red and notifies the jackpot. When the first special symbol stops in a manner of loss, the fourth symbol 61 stops in an unlit state, and notifies the loss. Similarly, the 4th symbol 62 notifies that the 2nd special symbol is changing by repeating turning on and off of yellow during the change of the 2nd special symbol. When the second special symbol stops in a big win mode, the fourth symbol 62 stops in a state of being lit in yellow and notifies the jackpot. When the second special symbol stops in a manner of losing, the fourth symbol 62 stops in an unlit state, and notifies the losing. Depending on the combination of the stop mode of the decorative symbol 51 and the stop mode of the fourth symbol 61 or the fourth symbol 62, whether or not the jackpot is large is notified. In addition, the fourth symbol display 6 may be provided with a fourth symbol for presentation (for example, it can be lit in green) corresponding to the normal symbol, and corresponds to the normal symbol during the fluctuation of the normal symbol. The 4th symbol to be changed may vary.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, when the special symbol starts to fluctuate, the left decorative symbol 51a, the middle decorative symbol 51b, and the right decorative symbol 51 each change to a variation notification image. Specifically, the left decorative design 51a changes to a change notification image 55a, the middle decorative design 51b changes to a change notification image 55b, and the right decorative design 51c changes to a change notification image 55c. The change notification image 55 (the change notification images 55a to 55c are simply referred to as the change notification image 55) is an image imitating a soul, for example.

  The effect shown in FIG. 6A to FIG. 6B is the variation start effect of the decorative symbol 51. For example, the left decorative symbol 51a, the middle decorative symbol 51b, and the right decorative symbol 51c that have been stopped are displayed on the screen at the start of the change of the special symbol, and immediately after the start of the change, the change to the change notification images 55a to 55c. .

  After the decorative design 51 changes to the change notification image 55, as shown in FIG. 6C, the three change notification images 55 move on the screen while changing the display mode (shape, pattern, etc.). For example, the change notification image 55a displayed in the left area of the screen moves in the right direction of the screen, and the change notification image 55c displayed in the right area moves in the left direction. In this case, in the 4th symbol display 6, the 4th symbol 61 is continuously fluctuating (in the figure, the fluctuating 4th symbol 61 is indicated by a broken line).

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an effect performed subsequent to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7A, the three change notification images 55 continue to move on the screen while the special symbol changes. Then, the three change notification images 55 each move to a predetermined position (FIG. 7B). Specifically, the change notification image 55a returns to the left area of the screen after moving on the screen, the change notification image 55b returns to the middle area of the screen after moving on the screen, and the change notification image 55c Return to the right area of the screen after moving up.

  Then, the change notification image 55a, the change notification image 55b, and the change notification image 55c change to a left decorative symbol 51a, a middle decorative symbol 51b, and a right decorative symbol 51c, respectively. It is stopped in the area (FIG. 7C). At this time, in the 4th symbol display 6, the 4th symbol 61 also stops.

  In FIG. 7, since three different types of decorative symbols 51 are stopped and the fourth symbol 61 is also turned off and stopped, it is notified that the result of the special symbol determination is a loss. Since the second special symbol is stopped while the effects shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are being performed, the fourth symbol 62 is also stopped, and the result of the previous second special symbol determination is continued. (The fourth symbol 62 is extinguished and stopped because the result of the previous second special symbol determination was a loss).

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the decoration symbol 51 changes to the change notification image 55 in response to the start of the change of the special symbol, and the change notification image 55 is moved and displayed instead of the decoration symbol 51. This notifies the player that the special symbol has been changed. Each variation notification image 55 moves on the screen according to a predetermined route. Each variation notification image 55 changes to a decorative symbol 51 at a predetermined position.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a moving route of the change notification image 55a. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a movement route of the change notification image 55b. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a movement route of the change notification image 55c.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the change notification image 55a that appears as the left decorative pattern 51a changes moves from the left region of the screen through the middle region to the right region, and from the right region to the left region through the middle region. Return.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the change notification image 55b that appears as the middle decorative pattern 51b changes moves from the middle area of the screen to the left area, moves again to the middle area, and passes through the middle area to the right. Move to the area. Then, the change notification image 55b returns from the right region to the middle region.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the change notification image 55c that appears when the right decorative pattern 51c changes moves from the right region of the screen through the middle region to the left region, and from the left region through the middle region to the right. Return to the area.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, each change notification image 55 passes through all the regions (left region on the left side, middle region on the center, right region on the right side) and returns to the original region. Return.

  8 to 10 show a movement pattern in which each variation notification image 55 returns to the original area through all areas. The movement pattern of the change notification image 55 varies depending on the change time of the special symbol. The movement pattern (first movement pattern) in which the fluctuation notification image 55 shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 returns to the original area through all areas is a case where the variation time of the special symbol is not less than a predetermined time (for example, 13 seconds). It is a movement pattern.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a movement pattern (second movement pattern) of the change notification image when the change time of the special symbol is 8 seconds. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a movement pattern (third movement pattern) of the change notification image when the change time of the special symbol is 4 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the variation time of the special symbol is, for example, 8 seconds, the variation notification image 55a that appears in the left region moves rightward and moves to the middle region, and returns to the left region again. It changes to the decorative design 51 (in this case, it is displayed as the left decorative design 51a). Further, the change notification image 55c that appears in the right region moves to the left, moves to the middle region, returns to the right region again, and changes to the decorative symbol 51 (in this case, it is displayed as the right decorative symbol 51c). ). Further, the change notification image 55b that appears in the middle region moves in the middle region and changes to the decorative symbol 51 in the middle region (displayed as the middle ornament symbol 51b). Note that the change notification image 55 may be changed to a decorative symbol 51 by moving to another region. For example, the change notification image 55a that appears in the left region may move from the left region to the right region through the middle region and change to the right decorative pattern 51c. It may move from the right region through the middle region to the left region and change to the left decorative symbol 51a, and the change notification image 55b that appears in the middle region moves within the middle region and changes to the middle decorative symbol 51b. May be.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the variation time of the special symbol is 4 seconds, for example, the variation notification image 55a that appears in the left region moves in the left region and changes to the decorative symbol 51 in the left region (left It is displayed as a decorative pattern 51a). Further, the change notification image 55b that appears in the middle region moves in the middle region and changes to the decorative symbol 51 in the middle region (displayed as the middle ornament symbol 51b). Further, the change notification image 55c that appears in the right region moves in the right region and changes to the decorative symbol 51 in the right region (displayed as the right decorative symbol 51c).

  In addition, in the movement pattern (first movement pattern) of the change notification image 55 shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, a plurality of routes are prepared as the movement route of the change notification image 55. Similarly, in the movement pattern (second movement pattern) of the change notification image 55 shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of routes are prepared for the change notification image 55, and the movement of the change notification image 55 shown in FIG. In the pattern (third movement pattern), a plurality of routes are prepared for the movement route of the change notification image 55.

  In addition, the movement effect of the fluctuation notification image 55 in the first movement pattern, the second movement pattern, and the third movement pattern is also the case where the special symbol fluctuation time is other than 13 seconds, 8 seconds, and 4 seconds, respectively. Done.

  For example, when the variation time of the special symbol is 30 seconds, the movement effect of the variation notification image 55 in the second movement pattern shown in FIG. 11 may be performed, and then the reach effect may be performed. In this case, the movement effect of the change notification image 55 in the second movement pattern is performed for about 8 seconds from the start of the variation of the special symbol, and the reach effect is performed for about 22 seconds thereafter.

[Main processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the main process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main processing executed by the game control unit 100. The game control unit 100 repeats a series of processes shown in FIG. 13 at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 13 and subsequent figures is performed by the CPU 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and normal symbol random numbers (step S1). Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot or a loss. The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (16R probability variation jackpot, 10R normal jackpot, etc.) when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss. The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) when the special symbol is variably displayed. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether the normal symbol lottery is won or lost. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal design random number vary within a predetermined range, and are incremented by “1” every time the process of step S1 is performed. In step S1, when each random number reaches a preset maximum value, each random number is reset.

  Subsequent to step S1, the CPU 101 executes a start port switch (SW) process (step S2). In the start port switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111 or the second start port switch 112, and each random number (big hit random number, For the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number), values at the time when the detection signal is input are acquired and stored in the RAM 103. This start switch processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S2, the CPU 101 executes a gate switch (SW) process (step S3). In the gate switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114, and when there is a detection signal input, acquires the value of the normal symbol random number updated in the process of step S1, Store in the RAM 103. This gate switch processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S3, the CPU 101 executes special symbol processing (step S4). As will be described in detail later, in the special symbol processing, whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, and the type of jackpot (big hit symbol) when it is a big hit are determined. Further, the CPU 101 executes special symbol determination using the random number acquired in the start port switch process in step S2, and causes the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 to display the special symbols in a variable manner. The special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. The special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S4, the CPU 101 executes normal symbol processing (step S5). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 101 executes the normal symbol determination using the normal symbol random number acquired in the gate switch process of step S3, displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45, and then displays the result of the normal symbol determination. The normal symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S5, the CPU 101 executes a special prize opening process for opening and closing the special prize opening 13 via the special prize opening control unit 116 when the special symbol determination in the special symbol process in step S4 is a big hit. (Step S6). The special winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S6, the CPU 101 executes electric tulip processing (step S7). In the electric tulip process, the CPU 101 operates the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol process in step S5 is won. The electric tulip process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S7, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling payout of prize balls according to the prize (step S8). Specifically, when the game ball wins any one of the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14, the CPU 101 has the number of awards corresponding to the winning place. Pay out the ball. For example, the CPU 101 pays out three prize balls when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, and 10 prize balls when a game ball is won at the big prize port 13. Pay out.

  Subsequent to step S8, the CPU 101 executes output processing (step S9). In the output process of step S9, the CPU 101 transmits various commands set in the RAM 103 to the effect control unit 130 in the start opening switch process of step S2, the special symbol process of step S4, the big winning opening process of step S6, and the like.

[Start-up switch processing by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the details of the start port switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in step S201, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 11). Determine. Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is turned “ON” (step S201: YES), the number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (for example, 4) for the first special symbol determination (step S202).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S202: YES), the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S203). Then, the CPU 101 acquires values of various random numbers (a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number of the random number data D1) updated by the process of step S1, and stores them in the RAM 103 (step S204).

  Here, various random numbers acquired in response to the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 11 are stored in the RAM 103, so that the special symbol determination related to the holding ball whose holding number U1 is increased in step S203. The rights will be withheld. Although the details will be described later, the reserved special symbol determination right is digested in the special symbol processing of step S4, and the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped after a predetermined time has passed. The result is notified.

  Subsequently, the CPU 101 executes pre-determination processing based on various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 in step S204 (step S205). The pre-determination process is a process for determining the right to hold a special symbol determination, and is a process for generating pre-determination information indicating the determination result by determining whether or not the jackpot, the type of jackpot, the variation pattern, etc. . Thereafter, the CPU 101 sets a hold command including the advance determination information in the RAM 103 (step S206). The hold command is a command for notifying that the special symbol determination is put on hold, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the output process in step S9 of FIG. In the prior determination process in step S205, the various random numbers acquired in step S204 may be generated as they are as prior determination information, and the prior determination information may be included in the pending command.

  When it is determined “NO” in step S201, when it is determined “NO” in step S202, or when the process of step S206 is executed, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S207. In step S207, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 12). Here, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is “ON” (step S207: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (for example, 4) of the second special symbol determination (step S208).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S208: YES), the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S209). Then, the CPU 101 acquires various random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated in the process of step S1, and stores them in the RAM 103 (step S210).

  Then, the CPU 101 uses the various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 by the process of step S210 to execute a pre-determination process in the same manner as the process of step S205 (step S211), and stores a hold command including pre-determination information in the RAM 103. Set (step S212).

  When it is determined “NO” in step S207, when it is determined “NO” in step S208, or when the process of step S212 is performed, the CPU 101 ends the start port switch process, and performs the gate switch process. Proceed with the process.

[Gate switch processing by game control unit 100]
FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 is “based on whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 114 (ON signal indicating that the gate switch 114 is“ ON ”) is input. It is determined whether or not “ON” is set (step S301).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 is turned “ON” (step S301: YES), the normal symbol determination hold number G stored in the RAM 103 is equal to the normal symbol determination maximum hold number Gmax (for example, 4 ) Is determined (step S302).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number G is less than the maximum hold number Gmax (step S302: YES), the CPU 101 updates the hold number G to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S303). A normal symbol random number used for symbol determination is acquired and stored in the RAM 103 (step S304). Note that a pre-determination process may be performed on the normal symbol random number stored in step S204 in the same manner as in step S205, and the result of the pre-determination process may be transmitted to the effect control unit 130 as a normal symbol hold command. .

[Special symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process of step S4 in FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not a special game (during a big hit game) is in progress based on information stored in the RAM 103, for example (step S401). If it is determined that a special game is being played (step S401: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the special game is not being played (step S401: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S402). Here, when it is determined that the special symbol is not in a variable display (step S402: NO), it is determined whether or not the holding number U2 of the second special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is “1” or more. (Step S403) When it is determined that the number is “1” or more (Step S403: YES), “1” is subtracted from the holding number U2 to digest only one holding ball (Step S404).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the number of holdings U <b> 2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (the second special symbol determination is not held) (step S <b> 403: NO), the number of held first special symbol determinations stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether or not U1 is “1” or more (step S405). When it is determined that U1 is “1” or more (step S405: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of holdings U1 and 1 is held. Only digest (step S406). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S405 that the hold number U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S405: NO), the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting command in the RAM 103 and ends the special symbol processing shown in FIG.

  The CPU 101 executes jackpot determination processing following step S404 or step S406 (step S407). Hereinafter, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S501). Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S404 of FIG. 16, the big hit random number (step S2 of step S2) related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U2 in the process of step S404. It is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the RAM 103 by the process matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102. Thereby, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit. Note that when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than usual. On the other hand, when determining whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S406 in FIG. 16, the CPU 101 determines a big hit random number related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U1 in the process of step S406 (the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 Whether or not the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102 matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in the ROM 102. Thus, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit.

  Here, when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot (step S501: YES), the CPU 101 determines a symbol random number determination process based on the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above jackpot random number. Is performed (step S502). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines which of the random numbers assigned to each of a plurality of types of jackpots stored in advance in the ROM 102 is the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2. To determine the type of jackpot. Then, the CPU 101 sets a jackpot symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type as setting information in the RAM 103 (step S503).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that it is not a big hit (step S501: NO), the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the result of the special symbol determination is a loss in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S504).

  After the process of step S503 or the process of step S504, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination process and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 16, following the jackpot determination process in step S407, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern setting process (step S408). Hereinafter, the variation pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 is a jackpot (step S510). When the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination process in step S407 (step S510: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation pattern table for jackpot in the RAM 103 (step S511). The variation pattern table for jackpot stores variation patterns such as variation times of 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, 120 seconds.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S407 that the jackpot determination process is not a big hit (step S510: NO), that is, if the jackpot determination process in step S407 is determined to be lost, the CPU 101 performs a reach random number determination process (step S512). . In the reach random number determination process, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the reach random number stored in the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process matches a value stored in the ROM 102 in advance. Based on the determination result, the CPU 101 determines whether or not to perform a reach effect (step S513). When the CPU 101 determines that the reach effect is to be performed (step S513: YES), the CPU 101 sets a reach variation pattern table (step S514). The reach variation pattern table stores variation patterns such as variation times of 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, and 120 seconds. When it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S513: NO), the CPU 101 sets a variation pattern table for loss (step S515). In the variation pattern table for loss, variation patterns such as 4 seconds, 8 seconds, and 13 seconds are stored. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the auxiliary game state, a variation pattern table for loss (for auxiliary game) is selected. A variation pattern table for 2 seconds (for auxiliary games) stores a variation pattern of 2 seconds.

  After the process of step S511, step S514, or step S515, the CPU 101 performs a variation pattern random number determination process (step S516). Specifically, in step S516, the CPU 101 uses the set variation pattern table to store the jackpot random number (the jackpot random number used in the determination process in step S407) in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above jackpot random number. A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number.

  In this way, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the variation pattern random number acquired in step S2 and the variation pattern table set based on whether or not the jackpot. On the basis of the variation pattern determined here, the above-mentioned effect accompanied by the movement display of the variation notification image 55 (the decoration symbol 51 is changed to the variation notification image 55, the variation notification image 55 is moved and displayed, and then the decoration symbol 51 is displayed. May be performed). The determined variation pattern is set in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S517). After the process of step S517, the CPU 101 ends the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 18, and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 16, following the process of step S <b> 408, the CPU 101 indicates the symbol setting information set in step S <b> 407, the variation pattern setting information set in step S <b> 408, and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A change start command including information and the like is generated and set in the RAM 103 (step S409). This variation start command is a command for instructing execution of an effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  Subsequent to the process in step S409, the CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the setting information included in the variation start command set in the step S409 (step S410), and measures the variation time. Start (step S411). The special symbol variation display is performed using the second special symbol display 42 when the processing of steps S407 to S409 is performed subsequent to the processing of step S404, and is performed following the processing of step S406. In the case of failure, the first special symbol display 41 is used.

  When the CPU 101 determines “YES” in the process of step S402 or when the process of step S411 is executed, the CPU 101 performs the change corresponding to the change pattern set in the process of step S408 from the start of the measurement of the change time in step S411. It is determined whether time has passed (step S412).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S412: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation stop command for notifying that the variation display of the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 103 (step S413). The started variation display of the special symbol is terminated (step S414), and the measured variation time is reset (step S415). Thereby, in the 1st special symbol display 41 or the 2nd special symbol display 42, the symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot determination processing of Step S407 (the jackpot symbol and the lost symbol according to the type of jackpot) is stopped and displayed. The result of the special symbol determination is notified. The change stop command set in the process of step S413 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 of FIG.

  After the process of step S415, the CPU 101 executes a stop process (step S416). Details of the stop process will be described later.

  If “YES” is determined in step S401, “NO” is determined in step S405, “NO” is determined in step S412, or if the process of step S416 is performed, the CPU 101 The special symbol process is terminated, and the normal symbol process in step S5 in FIG. 13 is executed.

[Processing during stop by game control unit 100]
Next, the stop process in step S416 in FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot based on the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 (step S480). If the CPU 101 determines that the game is a jackpot (step S480: YES), the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON” (step S481).

  Following the processing of step S481, the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag and the probability change game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S482). Following the processing in step S482, the CPU 101 starts opening (step S483), and sets an opening command in the RAM 103 (step S484). This opening command is a command for causing the effect control unit 130 to perform an opening effect that is started in accordance with the result of the jackpot determination process. This command is executed by executing the output process in step S9 in FIG. It is transmitted to the effect control unit 130. Thereby, the opening effect for notifying a player that the special winning opening 13 is opened is performed.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (ie, lose) (step S480: NO), it determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (step S485). If it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (step S485: YES), the auxiliary game remaining number J stored in the RAM 103 is decremented by “1”, and the J is updated ( Step S486). The auxiliary game remaining count J indicates the number of remaining special symbol fluctuations (the number of executions of the special symbol determination) in which the auxiliary game state is maintained, and is set in a game state setting process that is executed after the jackpot game is performed. . Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  Subsequent to the process of step S486, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the auxiliary game remaining count J is “0” (step S487). Here, if it is determined that the auxiliary game remaining number J is “0” (step S487: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to “OFF” (step S488).

  When the process of step S488 is executed, when it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is not “ON” (step S485: NO), or when it is determined that the auxiliary game remaining number J is not “0” (step S487: NO) ), The CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489).

  When it is determined that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489: YES), the CPU 101 subtracts “1” from the high probability game remaining number X stored in the RAM 103, and updates the X. (Step S490). Here, the high probability game remaining count X indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is performed in the high probability game state, and is set in a game state setting process (described later) executed after the jackpot game is performed. .

  Subsequent to step S490, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game residual count X is “0” (step S491). Here, when it is determined that the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S491: YES), the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “OFF” (step S492).

  When the process of step S492 is executed, when the process of step S484 is executed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (step S489: NO), or the high probability remaining game count X is “ When it is determined that it is not “0” (step S491: NO), the CPU 101 ends the suspension process of FIG.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the normal symbol processing executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol process in step S5 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S501). The auxiliary flag is a flag that is set to “ON” when the result of the normal symbol determination is a win, and is a flag that indicates whether or not a hit game in which the electric tulip 17 is activated. The electric tulip 17 operates in a predetermined pattern when the result of normal symbol determination is a win. The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is the auxiliary gaming state (whether or not the auxiliary gaming flag is ON). The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether the hit type is per long opening or short opening. Here, if it is determined that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S501: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S501: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 45 is being displayed (step S502). If it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed (step S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol determination pending number G stored in the RAM 103 is equal to or greater than "1" (step S503). Here, when it is determined that the number of holds G is not “1” or more (step S503: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol processing of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the reserved number G is “1” or more (step S503: YES), the CPU 101 updates the reserved number G to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S504), and executes normal symbol random number determination processing. (Step S505). Specifically, the normal symbol random number acquired in the process of step S3 in response to the game ball passing through the gate 15 or the gate 16 is the winning value of the normal symbol random number stored in the ROM 102 (auxiliary game state). It is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win based on whether or not it matches (depends on whether or not) (step S506). When the gaming state is the auxiliary gaming state, the probability that the result of the normal symbol determination is a hit is higher than usual.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is not successful (step S506: NO), the CPU 101 sets the lost symbol in the RAM 103 (step S507).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S506: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the normal symbol determination is a long open hit (step S508). In the ROM 102, as a winning value of the normal symbol random number, a winning value per long opening that will open the second starting port 12 for a long time after winning and a short opening per second that will open the second starting port 12 for a short time are stored. The winning value is set. CPU101 determines whether it is per long release based on the acquired normal symbol random number. In addition to the normal symbol random number (first normal symbol random number) for determining the success of the normal symbol determination, a random number (second ordinary symbol random number) for determining the type of the normal symbol hit may be provided. Good. In this case, it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the first normal symbol random number, and in the case of winning, the winning type (per long opening or per short opening) is determined based on the second ordinary symbol random number. Also good.

  When it determines with it being per long release (step S508: YES), CPU101 sets the symbol per long release to RAM103 (step S509). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not per long release (step S508: NO), the CPU 101 sets a symbol per short release in the RAM 103 (step S510).

  Following the processing in step S507, the processing in step S509, or the processing in step S510, the CPU 101 determines that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an auxiliary based on whether or not the auxiliary gaming flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON. It is determined whether or not the game state is set (step S511).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the auxiliary gaming state (step S511: NO), it sets the normal symbol variation time, which is the time for the normal symbol display 45 to display the normal symbol variably, for example, 25 seconds (step S512). On the contrary, when it is determined that the state is the auxiliary game state (step S511: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to a relatively short value, for example, 2 seconds (step S513). The normal symbol variation time set by the processing of step S512 or step S513 is temporarily stored in the RAM 103.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S512 or step S513, the CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display 45 (step S514), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the variation display start (step S515). .

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol change display is being performed on the normal symbol display unit 45 (step S502: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the normal symbol change display (step S516). Specifically, based on whether or not the elapsed time when measurement is started by the process of step S513 has reached the normal symbol change time set by the process of step S512 or step S513, the change display of the normal symbol is displayed. It is determined whether or not the end timing has come. Here, when it is determined that the end timing has not come (step S516: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is the end timing of the normal symbol fluctuation display (step S516: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol fluctuation display by the normal symbol display 45 (step S517). Specifically, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display 45 to stop-display the symbol set in the process of step S507, step S509, or step S510. Thereby, the result of the normal symbol determination is notified to the player.

  Following the process of step S517, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the process of step S515 (step S518). Then, similarly to step S506, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S519). If it is determined that the win is a win (step S519: YES), the auxiliary flag is set to “ON”. It sets (step S520). When this auxiliary flag is set to “ON”, the electric tulip 17 operates.

  After the process of step S520, when it determines with NO by the process of step S516, or when it determines with NO by the process of step S519, CPU101 complete | finishes the normal symbol process of FIG.

[Big prize opening process by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the big prize opening process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S481. When the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening is being performed (step S602).

  If it is during opening (step S602: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S603). If the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the CPU 101 sets the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 according to the result of the big hit determination process (step S604), and the big winning opening with the set opening pattern. 13 open control is started (step S605). After the process of step S605, the CPU 101 next executes a process of step S607.

  On the other hand, if the opening is not in progress (step S602: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether the ending is in progress (step S606). If it is not ending (step S606: NO), the CPU 101 next executes the process of step S607. If it is ending (step S606: YES), the CPU 101 next executes a process of step S611.

  In step S607, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening control of the special winning opening 13 with the opening pattern set in step S604 has ended. If the determination result is affirmative (step S607: YES), the CPU 101 ends the opening control of the special winning opening 13 (step S608). Subsequently, the CPU 101 sets an ending command in the RAM 103 (step S609). The ending command set here is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the output process of step 9 in FIG. In response to receiving the ending command, the effect control unit 130 executes an ending effect indicating that the jackpot game ends. Next, the CPU 101 starts measuring the ending time (S610).

  If the CPU 101 performs the process of step S610 or determines YES in the process of step S606, the CPU 101 determines whether a preset ending time has elapsed (step S611). If the ending time has elapsed (step S611: YES), the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process (step S612). Details of the game state setting process will be described later. After the game state setting process in step S612, the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag to OFF (step S613).

  If NO is determined in the process of step S601, NO is determined in the process of step S603, NO is determined in the process of step S607, NO is determined in the process of step S611, or the process of step S613 Is executed, the CPU 101 ends the special winning a prize mouth process shown in FIG.

[Game state setting process by game control unit 100]
Next, the gaming state setting process in step S612 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 22 is a detailed flowchart showing the gaming state setting process in step S612 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of jackpot is a probable jackpot with a transition to the high probability gaming state (step S630). When it is a probable big hit (step S630: YES), the CPU 101 sets the probable game flag ON (step S631). Subsequently, the CPU 101 sets Xmax to the high probability remaining game count X (step S632). Here, Xmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Xmax. Since a very large value Xmax is set to X, the gaming machine 1 will be the next big hit until the high probability remaining game count X becomes zero in practice.

  After the process of step S632, the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to ON (step S633). Thereafter, the CPU 101 sets Jmax to the auxiliary game remaining count J (step S634). Jmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Jmax.

  On the other hand, if it is not a probable big hit (step S630: NO), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to ON (step S635), and sets 100 to the auxiliary game remaining count J (step S636).

  When the process of step S634 or the process of step S636 is executed, the CPU 101 ends the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit 100]
Next, details of the electric tulip process in step S7 of FIG. 13 will be described. FIG. 23 is a detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701). If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S701: NO), the CPU 101 ends the electric tulip process.

  When determining that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702). Here, when it is determined that the electric tulip 17 is not in operation (step S702: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the auxiliary gaming flag is ON, whereby the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the auxiliary gaming state. It is determined whether or not (step S703).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the auxiliary gaming state (step S703: NO), it determines whether or not it is a long release based on the symbol set in step S509 or step S510 (step S704). When it is determined that it is not per long opening (step S704: NO), the CPU 101 sets, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 second is performed in the RAM 103 as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17. (Step S705).

  When it is determined that it is per long opening (step S704: YES), the CPU 101 stores, as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 once for 5.6 seconds is performed in the RAM 103. Set (step S706).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that it is in the auxiliary gaming state (step S703: YES), as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 1.8 seconds is performed three times. It is set in the RAM 103 (step S707).

  After setting the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 by the process of step S705, step S706, or step S707, the CPU 101 causes the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 to start the operation of the electric tulip 17 in the set operation pattern (step S708). .

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S708 or determines that the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702: YES), whether the operation of the electric tulip 17 started in the process of step S708 is completed. Is determined (step S709). If it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 17 has been completed (step S709: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S710).

  When it determines with NO by the process of step S701, when it determines with NO by the process of step S709, or when the process of step S710 is performed, CPU101 complete | finishes an electric tulip process.

[Production control processing by production control unit 130]
Next, details of effect control based on various commands from the above-described game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing details of processing performed in the effect control unit 130. In the following description, it is assumed that the processing shown in FIGS. 24 to 25 is performed by the effect control unit 130, but part or all of these processes are performed by the effect control unit 130, the image sound control unit 140, and the lamp control unit 150. It may be executed in any of the above. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 24 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption.

  The effect control unit 130 executes command control processing (step S1001). The command control process is a process for controlling the production in response to receiving various commands from the game control unit 100. Specifically, the effect control unit 130 receives a command as game information from the game control unit 100, determines the contents of the effect according to the received command, and determines the determined effect as the image sound control unit 140 and A command for causing the lamp control unit 150 to execute is generated. Then, the generated command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. Further, the effect control unit 130 transmits a command (next step S1002) corresponding to the operation on the effect button 26 and the effect key 27. In response to this command, the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 execute a predetermined effect. Details of the command control processing will be described later based on FIG.

  Following the process of step S1001, the effect control unit 130 executes an operation reception process (step S1002). Specifically, when the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated, the CPU 131 generates an operation command corresponding to the operation and sets it in the RAM 133. Thus, the process illustrated in FIG. 24 ends.

[Command control processing by effect control unit 130]
Hereinafter, the command control process executed in the effect control unit 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a detailed flowchart of the command control process in step S1001 of FIG.

  First, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a hold command transmitted from the game control unit 100 has been received (step S1301). If it is determined that the hold command has been received (step S1301: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a pre-determination process (step S1302).

  In the process of step S1302, the effect control unit 130 performs a prior determination based on information included in the hold command, and determines and executes the content of the effect based on the result of the prior determination. For example, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a big win is obtained in the special symbol determination related to the received hold command, whether or not a specific effect is performed in the variation of the special symbol related to the hold command, and the determination Depending on the result, a prior determination effect is performed.

  For example, an effect similar to the change notification image 55 (image imitating the soul) may appear as a prior determination effect, and an effect may be performed in which the display mode of the hold image changes when the image hits the hold image. In this case, the timing at which the pre-decision effect is performed may be the timing for starting the variation of the special symbol. In other words, in response to the start of variation of the special symbol, an effect of changing the decorative symbol 51 to the variation notification image 55 (an image imitating the soul) as described above is performed, and as the prior determination effect, the variation notification image 55 and An effect that a similar image appears and hits the reserved image may be performed. In this case, using the same image, a variation effect accompanying the variation of the special symbol (an effect in which the decorative symbol 51 changes to the variation notification image 55 and the variation notification image 55 is moved and displayed) and a prior determination effect are performed. Therefore, an unexpected feeling can be given to the player. In the prior determination effect, the display mode after the change may be different between a case where an effect with a high degree of expectation for jackpot is performed and a case where an effect with a low degree of expectation is performed.

  When the process of step S1302 is executed, or when it is determined that the hold command is not received (step S1301: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a variation start command is received (step S1303). ).

  When the variation start command is received (step S1303: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a variation effect execution process (step S1304). Here, based on the received variation start command, the effect control unit 130 analyzes whether the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, the type of jackpot in the case of the jackpot, the variation pattern, or the like. Then, based on the analysis result, the effect control unit 130 determines the content of the change effect performed in accordance with the change of the special symbol related to the received change start command, and starts the change effect. In addition, in response to receiving the variation start command, the effect control unit 130 causes the fourth symbol display 6 to display the fourth symbol (the fourth symbol 61 and the second symbol in the case of the variation start command corresponding to the first special symbol). In the case of the change start command corresponding to the special symbol, the fourth symbol 62) is varied.

  The effect control unit 130 stores a plurality of effect patterns, and selects one effect pattern based on the change pattern included in the change start command and the effect random number for determining the effect contents.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect pattern when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss. For example, in the effect pattern P1, after the decorative design 51 changes to the change notification image 55, the movement display of the change notification image 55 in the third movement pattern shown in FIG. 12 is performed. In this case, each variation notification image 55 moves along a predetermined route 1. The change notification image 55 changes to the decorative symbol 51 at the position after the movement, and is stopped and displayed in a lost manner. The effect pattern P1 is selected when the variation time of the special symbol is 4 seconds.

  Further, in the effect pattern P2, after the decorative design 51 changes to the change notification image 55, the movement display of the change notification image 55 in the third movement pattern shown in FIG. 12 is performed. In this case, each variation notification image 55 moves along a predetermined route 2. The change notification image 55 changes to the decorative symbol 51 at the position after the movement, and is stopped and displayed in a lost manner. The effect pattern P2 is selected when the variation time of the special symbol is 4 seconds.

  Further, in the effect pattern P3, after the decorative design 51 changes to the change notification image 55, the movement display of the change notification image 55 in the second movement pattern shown in FIG. 11 is performed. In this case, each variation notification image 55 moves along a predetermined route 3. The change notification image 55 changes to the decorative symbol 51 at the position after the movement, and is stopped and displayed in a lost manner. The effect pattern P3 is selected when the variation time of the special symbol is 8 seconds.

  Further, in the effect pattern P4, after the decorative design 51 is changed to the change notification image 55, the movement display of the change notification image 55 in the first movement pattern shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 is performed. In this case, each variation notification image 55 moves along a predetermined route 4. The change notification image 55 is changed to the decorative symbol 51 at the position after the movement, and is stopped and displayed in a lost manner. The effect pattern P4 is selected when the variation time of the special symbol is 13 seconds.

  Further, in the effect pattern P5, after the decorative design 51 changes to the change notification image 55, the movement display of the change notification image 55 in the second movement pattern shown in FIG. 11 is performed. In this case, each variation notification image 55 moves along a predetermined route 3. The change notification image 55 changes to the decorative symbol 51 at the position after the movement, and the reach is established (the same type decorative symbol 51 stops on the left and right). Then, after the reach effect described above is performed, the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed in a lost manner. The effect pattern P5 is selected when the variation time of the special symbol is 30 seconds.

  Further, in the effect pattern P6, after the decorative design 51 changes to the change notification image 55, the movement display of the change notification image 55 in the first movement pattern shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 is performed. In this case, each variation notification image 55 moves along a predetermined route 4. The change notification image 55 changes to the decorative symbol 51 at the position after the movement, and the reach is established (the same type decorative symbol 51 stops on the left and right). After the reach effect is performed, the decorative pattern 51 is stopped and displayed in a lost manner. The effect pattern P6 is selected when the variation time of the special symbol is 30 seconds.

  In addition to those shown in FIG. 26, the effect control unit 130 stores a number of effect patterns corresponding to the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol. For example, movement patterns in a plurality of routes are prepared for the effect that the change notification image 55 moves in the first movement pattern.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect pattern when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit. For example, in the effect pattern P101, movement display of the change notification image 55 in the second movement pattern shown in FIG. 11 is performed. In this case, each variation notification image 55 moves along a predetermined route 3. The change notification image 55 changes to the decorative symbol 51 at the position after the movement, and the reach is established (the same type decorative symbol 51 stops on the left and right). Then, after the reach effect is performed, the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed in a jackpot manner. The effect pattern P101 is selected when the variation time of the special symbol is 30 seconds.

  Further, in the effect pattern P102, the movement display of the change notification image 55 in the first movement pattern shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 is performed. In this case, each variation notification image 55 moves along a predetermined route 4. The change notification image 55 changes to the decorative symbol 51 at the position after the movement, and the reach is established (the same type decorative symbol 51 stops on the left and right). Then, after the reach effect is performed, the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed in a jackpot manner. The effect pattern P102 is selected when the variation time of the special symbol is 30 seconds.

  Further, in the effect pattern P103, movement display of the change notification image 55 in the first movement pattern shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 is performed. In this case, each variation notification image 55 moves along a predetermined route 5. The change notification image 55 changes to the decorative symbol 51 at the position after the movement, and the reach is established (the same type decorative symbol 51 stops on the left and right). Then, after the reach effect is performed, the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed in a jackpot manner. The effect pattern P103 is selected when the variation time of the special symbol is 60 seconds.

  In addition to that shown in FIG. 27, the effect control unit 130 stores a large number of effect patterns according to the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol. It is difficult for the player to distinguish between the movement pattern and movement route of the fluctuation notification image 55 in the big hit and the movement pattern and movement route of the fluctuation notification image 55 in the case of loss. It is also difficult for the player to distinguish between the case of a big win and the case of a loss until the decorative pattern 51 is stopped and the result of the winning is informed. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not it is a big hit until the decorative symbol 51 is finally stopped, and the player can expect a big hit in the process of production.

  The effect control unit 130 selects one effect pattern from these effect patterns based on the variation pattern, and transmits a command to the image sound control unit 140 to execute the effect of the selected effect pattern. To do. The image sound control unit 140 stores image data for the above-described effects, and the image sound control unit 140 causes the liquid crystal display 5 to display an image in response to a command from the effect control unit 130. Thereby, the above-described effect is performed.

  Returning to FIG. 25, when the process of step S1304 is executed, or when it is determined that the change start command has not been received (step S1303: NO), the effect control unit 130 has received a change stop command. Is determined (step S1305).

  When the change stop command is received (step S1305: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a change effect end process (step S1306). In the variation effect end process, the effect control unit 130 stops and displays the decorative symbol 51 that is variably displayed (including temporary stop) on the liquid crystal display 5, for example. Further, the production control unit 130 responds to the variation stop command with the fourth symbol (the fourth symbol 61 in the case of the variation stop command corresponding to the first special symbol, and the first symbol in the case of the variation stop command corresponding to the second special symbol). 4 symbol 62) is stopped.

  When the process of step S1306 is executed, or when it is determined that the change stop command has not been received (step S1305: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether an opening command has been received (step S1307). ).

  When the opening command is received (step S1307: YES), the effect control unit 130 performs an opening process (step S1308). The opening process is a process of determining an opening effect that is performed when a jackpot game is started and a jackpot effect that is performed during the jackpot game. The effect control unit 130 determines the contents of the opening effect and the jackpot effect according to the type of jackpot, and causes the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 to execute these effects.

  When the process of step S1308 is executed, or when it is determined that the opening command has not been received (step S1307: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether an ending command has been received (step S1309). .

  When the ending command is received (step S1309: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes an ending process (step S1310). The ending process is a process for determining an ending effect to be performed when the jackpot game ends. The effect control unit 130 transmits a command indicating the result of the ending process to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 to execute the ending effect.

  When the process of step S1310 is executed or when it is determined that the ending command has not been received (step S1309: NO), the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

  As described above, the effect control by the effect control unit 130 is performed based on the command from the game control unit 100. In the present embodiment, the effects as described above are performed based on the change start command from the game control unit 100.

  Specifically, in the change start effect in which the three decorative symbols 51 that have been stopped on the screen of the liquid crystal display 5 start to change, the three decorative symbols 51 change to the change notification image 55. Thereafter, the change notification image 55 is moved on the screen to notify that the special symbol is changing. Then, the change notification image 55 changes to the decorative symbol 51 at the moved position. Thereafter, the decorative symbol 51 is stopped (via the reach effect when the reach effect is performed), and the result of the special symbol determination is notified. By performing such an effect, it is possible to diversify the effect accompanying the variation of the special symbol.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation of the special symbol in the above embodiment and the timing of the effect performed along therewith.

  As shown in FIG. 28, a change start effect using the decorative design 51 is performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 5 in response to the start of change of the special symbol (reception of the change start command). Further, in response to receiving the change start command, the fourth symbol 61 (or 62) starts to change in the fourth symbol display 6. In the change start effect, the decorative design 51 changes to a change notification image 55. Thereafter, the change notification image 55 is moved and displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 5. Then, the change notification image 55 changes to the decorative symbol 51 and temporarily stops, and then the special symbol 51 is changed in response to the fact that the special symbol has ended changing (received a change stop command from the game control unit 100). Stops. Further, the fourth symbol 61 (or 62) stops in response to the end of the variation of the special symbol.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation of the special symbol in the above embodiment when the reach effect is performed, and the timing of the effect performed in association therewith.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in response to the start of variation of the special symbol, a variation start effect using the decorative symbol 51 is performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 5. Further, in response to receiving the change start command, the fourth symbol 61 (or 62) starts to change in the fourth symbol display 6. In the change start effect, the decorative design 51 changes to a change notification image 55. Thereafter, the change notification image 55 is moved and displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 5. Then, the change notification image 55 changes to the decorative symbol 51. At this time, when the same kind of decorative pattern 51 appears in the left and right areas on the screen, reach is established, and then reach effect is performed. In the reach effect, there is an effect that causes the player to expect that the same decorative pattern 51 as the decorative pattern 51 stopped in the left and right areas of the screen stops in the middle area. After the elapse of a predetermined time, the decorative symbol 51 stops in the middle region according to the result of the special symbol determination, and is temporarily stopped (for example, the three decorative symbols 51 slightly fluctuate vertically). Thereafter, the decorative symbol 51 stops in response to the end of the variation of the special symbol. Further, the fourth symbol 61 (or 62) stops in response to the end of the variation of the special symbol.

  In other embodiments, after the variation start effect using the decorative symbol 51, an effect of variably displaying the decorative symbol 51 for a predetermined period may be performed. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of changes in special symbols and timings of effects performed in accordance with the variations in other embodiments.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in response to the start of variation of the special symbol, a variation start effect using the decorative symbol 51 is performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 5. After that, during the predetermined period, a state in which the decorative pattern 51 is variably displayed on the screen is displayed. Then, the decorative symbol 51 changes to a variation notification image 55, and the variation notification image 55 is moved and displayed instead of the decoration symbol 51. When a predetermined time further elapses, the change notification image 55 changes to the decorative symbol 51. In this way, it may be notified that the special symbol is changing by moving and displaying the change notification image 55 instead of the decorative symbol 51 during the change of the special symbol.

[Modification]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, The following forms may be sufficient.

  For example, in the above embodiment, an image imitating the soul is used as the change notification image 55, but in other embodiments, an arbitrary image different from the decorative design 51 may be used as the change notification image.

  In the above embodiment, the decorative symbol 51 is changed to the variation notification image 55. However, in another embodiment, the variation notification image may appear on the screen instead of the decoration symbol 51. For example, the variation notification image may appear from a position different from the display position of the decoration symbol 51, and the decoration symbol 51 may disappear from the screen with the appearance of the variation notification image.

  In another embodiment, in addition to the change notification image 55 that changes to the decorative symbol 51, an image (dummy image) that has the same or similar appearance as the change notification image 55 is displayed on the screen while the special symbol changes. May be displayed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the 4th symbol 61 or 62 (The symbol which fluctuates according to the fluctuation | variation of the 1st or 2nd special symbol, and stops according to a stop) was variably displayed on the 4th symbol display 6. FIG. In another embodiment, the fourth symbol may be displayed as an image on the liquid crystal display 5, and the fourth symbol may be variably displayed by changing the display mode of the image.

  Moreover, the said embodiment demonstrated the case where the said production was performed according to the fluctuation | variation of a 1st special symbol. In other embodiments, the same effects as described above may be performed according to the variation of the second special symbol.

  Moreover, the said effect may be performed according to the expectation degree with respect to jackpot. For example, when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, the above effect may be performed more easily than when it is a loss. In addition, the above-described effects may be performed in an arbitrary gaming state (a normal gaming state, a short-time gaming state, a probability variation gaming state, or the like).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the result of special symbol determination is a jackpot, the game machine which changes to a probability change game state according to a jackpot symbol was assumed. In the gaming machine of the other embodiment, when a big hit is made, when a predetermined winning opening (V winning opening) is opened during the big winning game according to the big winning symbol and the game ball wins the V winning opening. , It may be configured to shift to a probable gaming state. In such a gaming machine, depending on the type of jackpot symbol, the V prize opening is long open or short open during the jackpot game, and when the game is opened long, the game ball wins the V prize opening and short opens. It is configured not to win almost. In such a gaming machine, when the V winning award is won, the game proceeds to the probability variation gaming state, and when the certain probability variation gaming state continues for a predetermined period (the number of special symbol fluctuations is a predetermined number), Return to gaming state.

  In addition, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is also applicable to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

[Configuration of gaming machine according to the present invention and its effects]
As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention may have the following configuration. The parentheses are merely examples.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs a special game determination as to whether or not to play a special game based on the establishment of a start condition, and changes a predetermined symbol in the symbol display means (41, 42). By stopping from the above, the symbol display control means (101, S4) for notifying the result of the special game determination, the image display means (5) for displaying the effect symbol (51), and the variation of the predetermined symbol And an effect control means (130) for performing an effect using the effect symbol on the screen of the image display means, wherein the effect control means is configured to change the effect in response to the start of variation of the predetermined symbol. Change start effect execution means (131, S1304) for starting a change start effect to start changing the symbol, and a change notification image in place of the effect symbol in a predetermined period while the predetermined symbol is changing Change notification effect executing means (S1304) for performing a change notification effect for notifying that the predetermined symbol is changing by moving and displaying on the screen of the image display means, and the effect symbol instead of the change notification image. Production symbol display means (S1304).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to notify that the special symbol is changing by moving and displaying the change notification image on the screen instead of the effect symbol.

  In another configuration, the variation notification effect executing means may move and display the variation notification image in a region different from the position where the variation notification image is displayed instead of the effect symbol on the screen. Good.

  According to the above configuration, the change notification image can be moved and displayed on the screen. For example, the change notification image that appears in the left region can be displayed by moving to the middle region or the right region.

  In another configuration, the effect symbol display means may display the effect symbol instead of the variation notification image at a position after the change notification image is moved.

  According to the said structure, it can replace with a change alert image and can display an effect symbol in the position after the change alert image is moved. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the movement of the change notification image, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, in another configuration, the change notification effect executing means changes the effect symbol started to change by the change start effect execution means to the change notification image, moves and displays the change notification image, and the effect symbol. The display means may change the change notification image being moved and displayed by the change notification effect executing means to the effect symbol.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to change the effect symbol to the change notification image and move it, and then change the change notification image to the effect symbol. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to a series of productions, and the interest can be improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Liquid crystal display 6 4th symbol display 11 1st starting port 12 2nd starting port 13 Big prize opening 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special symbol display 51 Decoration symbol 51a Left decoration symbol 51b Middle decorative pattern 51c Right decorative pattern 521, 522, 523, 524 Reserved image 53 Reserved digestion area 55, 55a, 55b, 55c Change notification image 100 Game control unit 101 CPU
130 Production control unit 131 CPU
140 Image sound control unit 150 Lamp control unit

Claims (4)

A gaming machine that performs a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game based on establishment of a start condition,
A symbol display control means for notifying a result of the special game determination by stopping after changing a predetermined symbol in the symbol display means;
Image display means for displaying the effect design;
Effect control means for performing an effect using the effect symbol on the screen of the image display means according to the change of the predetermined symbol,
The production control means includes
Fluctuation start effect execution means for performing a change start effect to start changing the effect symbol in response to the predetermined symbol being changed,
Informing the fact that the predetermined symbol is changing by moving and displaying a change notification image on the screen of the image display means instead of the effect symbol during a predetermined period while the predetermined symbol is changing. A change notification effect executing means for performing a change notification effect;
An effect symbol display means for displaying the effect symbol instead of the change notification image.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variation notification effect executing means moves and displays the variation notification image in a region different from a position where the variation notification image is displayed instead of the effect symbol on the screen. .   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effect symbol display means displays the effect symbol in place of the change notification image at a position after movement of the change notification image. The variation notification effect executing means changes the effect symbol started to vary by the variation start effect executing means to the variation notification image, and moves and displays the variation notification image.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the effect symbol display means changes the change notification image moved and displayed by the change notification effect execution means to the effect symbol.

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