JP2014209947A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of simplifying control of performances.SOLUTION: The game machine stores, in a variable performance using decoration symbols, performance pattern data PD including operation pattern data DS for executing a variable start performance, operation pattern data DB for executing a performance during the variation, and operation pattern data DE for executing a variation termination performance. The performance pattern data regulate a combination of the various operation pattern data. The game machine executes a series of variation performances of varying and stopping the decoration symbols by executing the variation start performance, the performance during the variation, and the variation termination performance on the basis of the performance pattern data.

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 performs an effect based on the determination result (for example, Patent Document 1). For example, in a conventional gaming machine, an effect is performed by changing the effect symbol until 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, conventional gaming machines store data corresponding to the contents of each effect and perform effects using the data, and there is room for improvement in terms of simplification of effect control.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of simplifying the control of effects.

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

  A 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 uses a predetermined effect unit based on the result of the special game determination. An effect control means for controlling the produced effect, a first storage means for storing first operation pattern data indicating an operation pattern of the effect means at the start of the effect using the effect means, and an effect using the effect means Second storage means for storing second operation pattern data indicating the operation pattern of the effect means at the end of the first action pattern, the first motion pattern data used at the start of the effect using the effect means, and the effect means An effect pattern that includes the second motion pattern data used at the end of the effect using, and defines the order of effects using the first and second action pattern data And an effect storage means for storing data, wherein the effect control means uses the first operation pattern data based on the effect pattern data, and is a start that is an effect at the start of the effect using the effect means An effect is executed, and after the start effect, an end effect that is an effect at the end of the effect using the effect means is executed using the second operation pattern data.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to simplify the control of the effect by performing the effect using the effect pattern data.

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 material data of the decoration design memorize | stored in the pachinko gaming machine 1 which concerns on this embodiment The figure which shows an example of the operation pattern data for performing the fluctuation start effect performed at the time of a fluctuation start The figure which shows an example of the operation pattern data for performing the production during change The figure which shows an example of the operation pattern data for performing a fluctuation stop effect It is a figure which shows an example of effect pattern data PD used for execution of a change effect, and is a figure which shows effect pattern data PD100 in case the change time of a special symbol is 13 seconds. It is a figure which shows an example of effect pattern data PD used for execution of a change effect, and shows effect pattern data PD101 when the change time of a special symbol is 8 seconds. It is a figure which shows an example of effect pattern data PD used for execution of a change effect, and shows effect pattern data PD102 when the change time of a special symbol is 4 seconds The figure which shows each area | region in case the screen of the liquid crystal display 5 is divided into 9 parts The figure which shows an example of operation pattern data in case operation pattern data is prepared for every nine area | regions The figure which shows an example of the production pattern data PD120 in the case of performing the fluctuation production using the operation pattern data shown in FIG. The figure which shows an example of the change start effect using the effect symbol 51 at the time of the change start of the special symbol performed in the liquid crystal display 5. The figure which shows an example of the effect during a change after the effect shown in FIG. 15 is performed The figure which shows an example of the change stop effect after the effect shown in FIG. 16 is performed 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. 21 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416. Detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing in step S5 of FIG. FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 26 is a detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process in step S612 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for loss The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for reach The figure which shows an example of the variation pattern table for jackpots 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 correspondence of the fluctuation pattern of special symbols, and production pattern data PD

  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 above-mentioned plate is operated to open the jackpot 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 movable accessory 7, a speaker 24, a panel lamp 25, and a rotation effect device 38, 39 is 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 includes various display objects such as a decorative symbol 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 is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  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 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.

[Outline of presentation of gaming machine of this embodiment]
Next, presentation control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing decorative design material data stored in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the decorative symbol 51 (see FIG. 15) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 while the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. Fluctuation production using is performed. The decorative symbol 51 is an effect symbol that fluctuates according to the variation of the special symbol and stops when the special symbol stops, and includes an image in which decorations are added to numerals.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of types of decorative symbols 51 (for example, “1” symbol to “9” symbol). Is prepared. For example, in the “1” symbol, an image written “1” as the material data 1 and an image written “1” having a shape different from the material data 1 as the material data 2 are prepared. For example, the material data 1 is image data used when displayed in the left area of the liquid crystal display 5, and the material data 2 is data used when displayed in the middle area of the liquid crystal display 5. . Similarly, a plurality of material data is also prepared for the “2” symbol. In the present embodiment, based on these material data, a variation effect using the decorative design 51 is performed.

  The variation effect using the decorative design 51 is composed of three parts: a variation start effect, a variation effect, and a variation stop effect.

  The variation start effect is an effect performed during a predetermined period from the variation start time of the decorative design 51 (for example, between 10 and 20 frames from the start time). In this embodiment, a plurality of operation pattern data (moving image data) for executing the variation start effect is stored. The variation start effect may be performed using still image data instead of moving image data.

  The changing effect is an effect that is performed after the change start effect is performed, and is an effect that is performed before the change stop effect. In the present embodiment, a plurality of operation pattern data (moving image data) for executing a changing effect is stored.

  The change stop effect is an effect that is performed from a predetermined time (for example, 10 to 20 frames before) to the change stop time from the time when the decorative symbol 51 stops changing. The change stop effect is performed after the change effect. In the present embodiment, a plurality of operation pattern data (moving image data) for executing the fluctuation stop effect is stored.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation pattern data for executing a change start effect performed at the start of change. As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the ROM 142) stores operation pattern data DS1, operation pattern data DS2, and operation pattern data DS3. In addition to these, a large number of data is stored in advance in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as operation pattern data for executing the variation start effect. Hereinafter, the motion pattern data used for the variation start effect may be collectively referred to as “motion pattern data DS”.

  The motion pattern data DS is used together with the material data (see FIG. 5) of the decoration symbol 51 when the variation start effect is executed, and shows how any one of the plurality of decoration symbols 51 starts to change. indicate. That is, the operation pattern data DS is data used together with the material data, and is data for defining how to operate the material data using any material data shown in FIG.

  For example, the motion pattern data DS1 is data used for a change start effect, and is directed from the state where the left decorative pattern 51a (see FIG. 15) is stopped in the left area of the screen of the liquid crystal display 5 toward the lower side of the screen. This is data for executing a moving image effect that starts moving while accelerating at a predetermined acceleration. For example, when the variation start effect is performed using the material data 1 of the “1” symbol and the motion pattern data DS1 shown in FIG. 5, the “1” symbol is stopped from the state where the “1” symbol is stopped in the left area of the screen. A moving image that starts moving while accelerating at an acceleration is displayed. In addition, when a variation start effect is performed using the material data 1 of the “2” symbol and the motion pattern data DS1, the moving image starts to move while accelerating downward at a predetermined acceleration from the state where the “2” symbol is stopped. An image is displayed.

  Further, the motion pattern data DS2 is data used for a change start effect, and is used to execute a series of moving image effects in which the left decorative pattern 51a once floats upward from the stopped state and starts moving downward. It is data.

  Further, the motion pattern data DS3 is data used for a change start effect, and is a series of starting to move downward while rotating (rotating around the vertical axis) from a state where the left decorative symbol 51a is stopped. This is data for executing the video production.

  In addition to these, as the data used for the change start effect, the operation pattern data DS that defines the operation pattern of the interior decoration symbol 51b (see FIG. 15) displayed in the middle area of the screen of the liquid crystal display 5, A plurality of operation pattern data DS defining the operation pattern of the right decorative design 51c (see FIG. 15) displayed in the right area is prepared.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation pattern data for executing a changing effect. As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the ROM 142) stores operation pattern data DB1, operation pattern data DB2, and operation pattern data DB3. In addition to these, a large number of data is stored in advance in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as operation pattern data for executing the changing effect. Hereinafter, the motion pattern data used for the changing effect may be collectively referred to as “motion pattern data DB”.

  The motion pattern data DB is used together with the material data of the decorative symbol 51 when the changing effect is executed, and displays a state in which the plurality of decorative symbols 51 fluctuate. The motion pattern data DB is data for defining how to display the manner in which the decorative symbols change using, for example, images sequentially arranged from “1” symbol to “9” symbol.

  For example, the motion pattern data DB1 is data for executing a moving image effect in which the left decorative pattern 51a varies at high speed from the top to the bottom of the screen. The motion pattern data DB2 is data for executing a moving image effect in which the left decorative pattern 51a fluctuates at a low speed from the top to the bottom of the screen. The motion pattern data DB3 is data for executing a moving image effect that fluctuates at a low speed while the left decorative pattern 51a rotates from the top to the bottom of the screen.

  In addition to these, a plurality of operation pattern data DBs that specify the operation pattern of the medium decorative design 51b and a plurality of operation pattern data DBs that specify the operation pattern of the right decorative design 51c are prepared as data used for the changing effect. .

  Note that the changing effect may be performed using image data different from the decorative pattern 51. For example, when a change in the decorative pattern 51 is represented by the appearance or disappearance of a predetermined image in the left area of the screen, an operation pattern representing an operation pattern (such as appearance or disappearance) of the predetermined image A data DB is prepared.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation pattern data for executing a change stop effect. As shown in FIG. 8, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the ROM 142), operation pattern data DE1, operation pattern data DE2, and operation pattern data DE3 are stored. In addition to these, a large number of data is stored in advance in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as operation pattern data for executing the fluctuation stop effect. Hereinafter, the operation pattern data used for the fluctuation stop effect may be collectively referred to as “operation pattern data DE”.

  The motion pattern data DE is used together with the material data (see FIG. 5) of the decorative design 51 when the change stop effect is executed, and shows how the decorative design of any of the plurality of decorative designs 51 stops changing. indicate. That is, the operation pattern data DE is data used together with the material data, and is data for defining how to operate the material data using any material data shown in FIG.

  For example, the motion pattern data DE1 is data for executing a moving image effect in which the left decorative pattern 51a stops while decelerating at a deceleration 1 from the top to the bottom of the screen. The motion pattern data DE2 is data for executing a moving image effect in which the left decorative pattern 51a stops while decelerating at a deceleration 2 smaller than the deceleration 1 from the top to the bottom of the screen. The operation pattern data DE3 is data for executing a moving image effect in which the left decorative design 51a stops while reducing the rotation speed and the movement speed.

  In addition to these, a plurality of operation pattern data DE defining the operation pattern of the middle decoration symbol 51b and a plurality of operation pattern data DE defining the operation pattern of the right decoration symbol 51c are prepared as data used for the change stop effect. .

  By combining such a change start effect, a change effect, and a change stop effect, a change effect using the decorative symbol 51 is performed from when the special symbol changes until it stops. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, effect pattern data storing a combination of a change start effect, a changing effect, and a change stop effect is stored, and the change effect is performed based on the effect pattern data.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the effect pattern data PD used for executing the change effect, and is a diagram showing the effect pattern data PD100 when the change time of the special symbol is 13 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the effect pattern data PD100 includes any one of the plurality of operation pattern data DS described above for each of the decorative patterns of the left decorative pattern 51a, the middle decorative pattern 51b, and the right decorative pattern 51c (see FIG. 15). The change start effect is performed using any of the data, which data among the plurality of motion pattern data DBs is used for the effect during the change, or any data among the plurality of motion pattern data DE is used for the variation. This is data for defining whether or not to produce a stop effect.

  For example, in the effect pattern data PD100, with respect to the left decorative design 51a, a change start effect is performed using the operation pattern data DS1, a change effect is then performed using the operation pattern data DB1, and the operation pattern data DE1 is stored. Use it to produce a variable stop effect. For the medium decorative design 51b, a variation start effect is performed using the motion pattern data DS11, and then a variation effect is performed using the motion pattern data DB15. Then, a variation stop effect is performed using the motion pattern data DE15. Do. Further, for the right decorative design 51c, a change start effect is performed using the motion pattern data DS21, then a change effect is performed using the motion pattern data DB 24, and a change stop effect is performed using the motion pattern data DE24. Do.

  The effect pattern data PD defines at what timing the effect is executed using each operation pattern data. For example, in the effect pattern data PD100, it is stipulated that the left decorative symbol 51a, the middle decorative symbol 51b, and the right decorative symbol 51c are simultaneously subjected to the variation start effect using the operation pattern data DS. On the other hand, regarding the start timing of the fluctuation stop effect, the left decorative symbol 51a is performed at the earliest timing, then the variable stop effect is started for the right decorative symbol 51c, and finally the variable stop effect is started for the middle decorative symbol 51b. Finally, the middle decorative pattern 51b stops.

  FIG. 9 shows that the middle decorative symbol 51b stops 13 seconds after the three decorative symbols 51 start to change, but the three decorative symbols 51 temporarily stop before the special symbol stops. (Slightly fluctuates in such a way that the player can recognize that it has stopped). Then, after the temporary stop, the three decorative symbols 51 are completely stopped (completely stopped) in accordance with the stop of the special symbol. For example, the left decorative pattern 51a appears to stop before 13 seconds have elapsed in FIG. 9, but temporarily stops after the change stop effect and actually slightly changes. Then, after the temporary stop, the three decorative symbols 51 are fully stopped according to the stop of the special symbol. The time from the start of the three decorative symbols 51 to the temporary stop is slightly shorter than the special symbol variation time of 13 seconds, and the time from the start of the three decorative symbols 51 to the actual stop is It is the same as the special symbol variation time of 13 seconds.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the effect pattern data PD used for executing the change effect, and shows the effect pattern data PD101 when the change time of the special symbol is 8 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the effect pattern data PD101, for the left decorative design 51a, a change start effect is performed using the operation pattern data DS2, and then a change effect is performed using the operation pattern data DB2. The variation stop effect is performed using the motion pattern data DE2. For the medium decorative design 51b, a change start effect is performed using the motion pattern data DS12, a change effect is then performed using the motion pattern data DB 16, and a change stop effect is performed using the motion pattern data DE16. Do. For the right decorative pattern 51c, a change start effect is performed using the motion pattern data DS22, and then a changing effect is performed using the motion pattern data DB22, and a change stop effect is performed using the motion pattern data DE22. Do.

  In the effect based on the effect pattern data PD101, after the left and right decorative symbols 51 are simultaneously stopped, a variable effect is performed in which the middle decorative symbol 51b is stopped. The time from the start of the three decorative symbols 51 to the temporary stop is slightly shorter than the special symbol variation time of 8 seconds, and the time from the start of the three decorative symbols 51 to the actual stop is It is the same as the special symbol variation time of 8 seconds.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the effect pattern data PD used for executing the change effect, and shows the effect pattern data PD102 when the change time of the special symbol is 4 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the effect pattern data PD102, for the left decorative design 51a, a change start effect is performed using the operation pattern data DS3, and then a change effect is performed using the operation pattern data DB3. The variation stop effect is performed using the motion pattern data DE3. For the medium decorative design 51b, a change start effect is performed using the motion pattern data DS13, then a change effect is performed using the motion pattern data DB 13, and a change stop effect is performed using the motion pattern data DE13. Do. For the right decorative design 51c, a change start effect is performed using the motion pattern data DS23, and then a changing effect is performed using the motion pattern data DB23, and a change stop effect is performed using the motion pattern data DE23. Do.

  In the production by the production pattern data PD102, the real decoration is simultaneously stopped 4 seconds after the three decorative symbols 51 start to change.

  It should be noted that the motion pattern data DB of the changing effect may be different depending on the change time of the special symbol, or the same operation pattern data DB may be used even if the change time is different. That is, the motion pattern data DB may be used in common for each variation time, and when the time is designated, the effect during the variation of the designated time may be repeatedly performed. For example, common data is used as the motion pattern data DB used for the changing effect in the changing effect having the changing time of 13 seconds and the changing effect having the changing time of 8 seconds. By designating, a variation effect according to the variation time of the special symbol may be performed. Alternatively, a different motion pattern data DB may be prepared for each variation time of the special symbol, and a variation effect may be performed using the motion pattern data DB corresponding to the variation time. A motion pattern data DB for a varying time of 13 seconds (production effect time during variation is 10 seconds, for example), a motion pattern data DB for a variation time of 8 seconds (production time during a variation effect is, for example, 5 seconds), etc. May be.

  Note that there are cases where each of the operation pattern data used for the above-described change start effect, change effect, and change stop effect can be combined and cannot be combined. For example, after the change start effect using the motion pattern data DS1 (the effect that the decorative symbol starts moving downward), the motion pattern effect is generated using the motion pattern data DB3 (the effect that the decorative symbol moves downward while rotating). Doing so may produce a feeling of strangeness. Thus, by storing in advance the combination of each part of the effects (change start effect, effect during change, change stop effect, etc.) as effect pattern data PD, only one effect that can be combined is combined into one change effect. It can be configured as (production from the start of change of the special symbol to the stop of change).

  Further, the variation effect from the change of the special symbol to the stop is not limited to three partial effects (change start effect, changing effect, change stop effect), and may be divided into more partial effects.

  Further, the operation pattern data described above may or may not be fixed depending on the position on the screen. For example, as described above, the operation pattern data DS, the operation pattern data DB, and the operation pattern data DE of the left decorative design 51a displayed in the left area of the screen may be prepared. Alternatively, the common operation pattern data DS, operation pattern data DB, and operation pattern data DE are prepared regardless of the position on the screen, and the position is designated at the time of performing the performance, and the left decorative design 51a, the middle decorative design 51b, An effect may be performed as the right decorative pattern 51c. In this case, the effect pattern data PD100 includes information for determining at which position on the screen the decorative symbol is displayed.

  Further, the decorative symbols are not limited to being displayed in the three areas of the screen, and may be displayed in, for example, nine areas.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing each region when the screen of the liquid crystal display 5 is divided into nine. As shown in FIG. 12, a region 55a, a region 55b and a region 55c are defined as the left region, a region 55d, a region 55e and a region 55f as the middle region, and a region 55g, a region 55h and a region 55i as the right region. The left decorative design 51a is displayed in any one of the regions 55a, 55b, and 55c, and the middle decorative design 51b is displayed in any one of the regions 55d, 55e, and 55f. The symbol 51c is displayed in any one of the region 55g, the region 55h, and the region 55i.

  In such a case, the operation pattern data may be prepared for every nine areas. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation pattern data when operation pattern data is prepared for each of nine areas.

  As shown in FIG. 13, for example, the operation pattern of the left decorative design 51a displayed in the upper region (the decorative design displayed in the region 55a in FIG. 12) includes motion pattern data DSa1, DSa2, etc. Operation pattern data DBa1, DBa2, etc. for the effect during change, operation pattern data DEa1, DEa2, etc. for the change stop effect are prepared. Further, for example, as the operation pattern of the medium decorative symbol 51b displayed in the middle region (decorative symbol displayed in the region 55e in FIG. 12), the operation of the changing effect such as the operation pattern data DSe1, DSe2 of the change start effect Pattern data DBe1, DBe2, etc., and fluctuation stop effect operation pattern data DEe1, DEe2, etc. are prepared. Further, for example, as the operation pattern of the right decorative design 51c displayed in the lower region (the decorative design displayed in the region 55i in FIG. 12), the operation of the changing effect such as the operation pattern data DSi1, DSi2 of the change start effect Pattern data DBi1, DBi2, etc., and fluctuation stop effect operation pattern data DEi1, DEi2, etc. are prepared.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of effect pattern data PD120 in the case of performing a variable effect using the operation pattern data shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the effect pattern data PD120 includes motion pattern data DSa1, motion pattern data DBa1, and motion pattern data DEa1 as motion pattern data of the left decorative design 51a. The effect pattern data PD120 includes operation pattern data DSd1, operation pattern data DBd2, and operation pattern data DEd1 as the operation pattern data of the medium decorative design 51b. The effect pattern data PD120 includes operation pattern data DSh1, operation pattern data DBh4, and operation pattern data DEh4 as operation pattern data of the right decorative design 51c. When a variation effect is performed using such effect pattern data PD120, the left decorative symbol 51a in the region 55a shown in FIG. 12, the middle decorative symbol 51b in the region 55d, and the right decorative symbol 51c in the region 55h vary. An effect to stop from is performed.

  When the position on the screen is not determined by each motion pattern data, the position on the screen is designated when the variation effect is executed, and the variation effect is performed using the designated position and the operation pattern data. Specifically, when the CPU 141 of the image sound control unit 140 reads the effect pattern data and performs the moving image effect on the liquid crystal display 5, the CPU 141 designates the position on the screen and the effect using each operation pattern data. I do. Thereby, at the position on the screen designated by the CPU 141, an effect is produced in which the decorative symbol operates in an operation pattern determined by each operation pattern data. For example, when performing the change start effect using the motion pattern data DS common to each position on the screen, when three regions of the region 55a, the region 55d, and the region 55g are specified, the same applies to these three regions. The variation start effect for performing the operation is executed.

  Further, the size, inclination, etc. of the decorative pattern may change in the variation effect. In this case, information such as the size and inclination of the decorative symbol may be included in the effect pattern data PD in advance, or the size and inclination of the decorative symbol may be specified when the effect is executed, and the specified information may be stored in advance. A fluctuating effect may be performed based on the effect pattern data PD.

  In this way, the effect pattern data PD is data constituting a change effect from the start of change to the stop of the special symbol, and is data defining how to combine the parts of the effect. In the present embodiment, one variation effect is divided into each part and has operation pattern data for executing each part. Then, by combining these operation pattern data, it is possible to provide variations in performance and to ensure consistency in performance.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 15 to FIG. 17, an example of the variation effect using the above-described operation pattern data and effect pattern data will be described.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the change start effect using the effect symbol 51 at the start of the change of the special symbol performed in the liquid crystal display 5. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a changing effect after the effect shown in FIG. 15 has been performed. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change stop effect after the effect shown in FIG. 16 has been performed.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, a decorative symbol 51 indicating the result of the previous special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 5. 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.

  For example, when the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 starts to fluctuate, a variation start effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 15B, the three decorative symbols 51 are moved to the stop positions (51a ′, 51b). ', 51c'). In addition, the reserved image 521 moves to the reserved digestion area 53. Immediately after the three decorative symbols 51 move upward, the three decorative symbols 51 reverse and move downward (FIG. 15C). A series of operations of the decorative symbol 51 shown in FIGS. 15B and 15C is a variation start effect. For example, the variation start effect of the left decorative symbol 51a uses the operation pattern data DS2 shown in FIG. Executed. More specifically, the gaming machine stores the type of decoration symbol when the last special symbol variation ends, and the material data corresponding to the decoration symbol at the previous variation stop and the action pattern data DS. Is used to produce a change start effect.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, a state in which the three decorative symbols are variably displayed is displayed. The series of operations shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B is a changing effect. For example, the changing effect of the left decorative symbol 51a is executed using the operation pattern data DB1 shown in FIG. . In the changing effect, for example, the symbols “1” to “9” change rapidly in the order of numbers.

  Further, after a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 17A, the left decorative symbol 51a and the right decorative symbol 51c slowly descend from the upper part to the vicinity of the center of the screen at a speed that can be visually recognized by the player. Then, these symbols stop (temporarily stop) near the center of the screen in the order of the left decorative symbol 51a and the right decorative symbol 51c. Next, the medium decorative pattern 51b slowly descends from above to the vicinity of the center of the screen at a speed that can be visually recognized by the player (FIG. 17B). Then, the medium decorative symbol 51b is temporarily stopped near the center of the screen, and the three decorative symbols 51 are fully stopped according to the stop of the special symbol. In the example illustrated in FIG. 17, since different types of decorative symbols 51 are stopped, it is notified that the result of the special symbol determination is a loss. The series of operations shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C is a variation stop effect. For example, the variation stop effect of the left decorative design 51a is executed using the operation pattern data DE1 shown in FIG. .

  In the above-described example, the case where the result of the special symbol determination is a loss has been described. However, even when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit or reach, the above-described effect pattern data PD is used. Variations are performed. That is, using the operation pattern data DS used for the change start effect, the operation pattern data DB used for the effect during change, and the effect pattern data PD indicating the combination of the operation pattern data DE used for the change stop effect, the reach effect is used. For example, there are a fluctuating effect in which a losing is not notified, a fluctuating effect in which a losing is notified with a reach effect, a fluctuating effect in which a jackpot is subsequently notified with a reach effect, and the like.

  For example, when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit or reach, the same type of decorative symbol 51 stops in the left and right areas, and a reach confirmation effect is performed (for example, a character display of “reach” is displayed). After that, the state in which the decorative symbol 51 fluctuates is displayed (displayed during reach) in the middle region. 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 stops in the middle region, a big hit is obtained, and when different types of symbols stop, the game is lost. On the other hand, in the case where the development effect is not performed, symbols of a different type from the left and right areas are stopped in the middle area, and the loss is confirmed.

  A series of fluctuating effects accompanied by such reach effects are also performed using effect pattern data PD including operation pattern data constituting each part of the effects as described above. A plurality of effect pattern data PD is stored in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and any one of the plurality of effect pattern data PD is selected according to the result of the special symbol determination, and the variable effect is performed using the data. Is called.

[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. 18 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. 18 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 18 and thereafter 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. The starter switch process 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) in the case of 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. 19, the details of the start port switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in step S <b> 201, 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 relating to the reserved ball whose retained 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. 20 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, 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. FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process in step S4 in FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines, for example, based on information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not it is during a special game (during a big hit game) (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 number of holds 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 process 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. 22, 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 in FIG. 21, 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. 21, 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. 21, 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. 23, 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.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern table for loss. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reach variation pattern table. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of the big hit variation pattern table.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the loss variation pattern table includes a variation pattern P1 of a variation time of 4 seconds that is selected when the number of holdings is 3 or more, and a variation time of 8 seconds that is selected when the number of suspensions is 2 or less. Fluctuation pattern P2 and a fluctuation pattern P3 with a fluctuation time of 13 seconds selected when the number of holdings is 2 or less are stored. The loss variation pattern table may store a plurality of different variation patterns with the same variation time.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the reach variation pattern table stores a variation pattern P11 having a variation time of 30 seconds, a variation pattern P12 having a variation time of 60 seconds, and the like. In addition to these, a large number of variation patterns are stored in the variation pattern table for reach. A random value is set for each variation pattern, and a variation pattern in which the variation pattern random number acquired in step S2 matches the set random number value is selected. The reach variation pattern table may store a plurality of different variation patterns with the same variation time.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31, the big hit variation pattern table stores a variation pattern P101 with a variation time of 30 seconds, a variation pattern P102 with a variation time of 60 seconds, and the like. In addition to these, many variation patterns are stored in the big hit variation pattern table. The jackpot variation pattern table may store a plurality of different variation patterns with the same variation time.

  Returning to FIG. 23, 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. 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. 23 and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 21, following the processing of step S408, the CPU 101 shows the symbol setting information set in step S407, the variation pattern setting information set in step S408, 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. It should be noted that 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 of step S5 in FIG. 18 is executed.

[Processing during stop by game control unit 100]
Next, the stop process in step S416 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 24 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24, 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. The 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 “ If it is determined that it is not “0” (step S491: NO), the CPU 101 ends the in-stop process of FIG.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the normal symbol process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 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. If 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.

  If it is determined NO in step S516 after the process of step S520, or if NO is determined in the process of step S519, the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

[Big prize opening process by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the details of the big prize opening process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 26 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26, 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 When the CPU 101 is executed, the CPU 101 ends the special winning opening process shown in FIG.

[Game state setting process by game control unit 100]
Next, the gaming state setting process in step S612 of FIG. 26 will be described. FIG. 27 is a detailed flowchart showing the gaming state setting process in step S612 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 27, 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. 18 will be described. FIG. 28 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 the effect control based on the various commands from the game control unit 100 described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. FIG.

  FIG. 32 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. 32 and 33 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. 32 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. Above, the process shown in FIG. 32 is complete | finished.

[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. 33 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 the big symbol is determined in the special symbol determination related to the received hold command, and determines the display mode of the hold image corresponding to the received hold command according to the determination result. The reserved image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5.

  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, the effect control unit 130 determines the content of the variation effect performed in accordance with the variation of the special symbol based on the variation pattern included in the received variation start command, and starts the variation effect. The effect control unit 130 stores the effect pattern data PD corresponding to the variation pattern from the game control unit 100 on a one-to-one basis, and the effect control unit 130 selects the effect pattern data PD corresponding to the variation pattern. Based on the effect pattern data PD, the change effect is executed.

  The effect control unit 130 stores a plurality of effect pattern data PD corresponding to one change pattern, and includes a change pattern included in the change start command, an effect random number for determining the effect pattern data PD, and Based on, one effect pattern data PD may be selected.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of a correspondence relationship between the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect pattern data PD.

  For example, when the variation pattern P1 is received, the effect control unit 130 selects one of the effect pattern data from the effect pattern data PD10, the effect pattern data PD11, etc. by lottery using the effect random number, and selects the selected effect. The variation effect is executed using the pattern data. Each effect pattern data PD includes operation pattern data DS used to execute the above-described variation start effect, operation pattern data DB used to execute the effect during change, operation pattern data DE used to execute the change end effect, and the like. included.

  Further, when the effect control unit 130 receives the variation pattern P2, the effect control unit 130 selects any one of the effect pattern data from the effect pattern data PD20, the effect pattern data PD21, and the like, and uses the selected effect pattern data to generate the change effect. Run. Further, when the effect control unit 130 receives the variation pattern P3, the effect control unit 130 selects any one of the effect pattern data from the effect pattern data PD30, the effect pattern data PD31, and the like, and performs the change effect using the selected effect pattern data. Run. In addition to these, the effect control unit 130 stores a plurality of effect pattern data PD corresponding to each variation pattern from the game control unit 100.

  The effect control unit 130 selects one effect pattern data from the effect pattern data based on the change pattern, and executes the change effect using the selected effect pattern data. Specifically, the effect control unit 130 transmits a command to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 in order to execute the variable effect.

  Returning to FIG. 33, 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 or not. 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 on the liquid crystal display 5, for example.

  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, an effect using the effect pattern data PD as described above is performed.

  Specifically, in the effect pattern data PD, data indicating the operation pattern data DS for executing the change start effect, data indicating the operation pattern data DB for executing the effect during change, and the change end effect are executed. The data indicating the operation pattern data DE is included, and information on what order and at what timing using these data is included. The motion pattern data is used to execute effects (change start effect, change effect, change end effect, etc.) of each part of the change effect.

  By executing the variation effect using the effect pattern data PD combining such effects, the effect can be performed easily and efficiently, and the variation effect can be diversified. In addition, various combinations of effects can be easily constructed while maintaining the consistency of each part of the effects. In addition, the storage capacity necessary for storing the production can be reduced, and hardware resources can be used effectively.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, operation pattern data for executing a change start effect, a change effect, a change end effect, and the like are stored. However, the present invention is not limited to these effects, and other partial effects are executed. Motion pattern data may be stored, and data indicating the motion pattern data may be included in the effect pattern data PD.

  Moreover, the said embodiment demonstrated the example which performs the effect using a decoration design based on effect pattern data. In other embodiments, the production using any production means (decoration design, other images, production effects, etc.) including the decoration design is not limited to the production using the decoration design. The data may be executed based on data including operation pattern data of the means.

  In addition, the production time of the production using each operation pattern data may be the same or different. For example, the motion pattern data DS1 and the motion pattern data DS2 used for the change start effect may have the same effect time or may be different.

  Further, the production time using certain operation pattern data may be fixed or variable. For example, the effect using the motion pattern data DB1 for the effect during the change may be a fixed effect time or may be variable according to the change pattern from the game control unit 100. For example, in the case of a variation pattern with a variation time of 8 seconds, the effect during variation using the operation pattern data DB1 is performed for 6 seconds, and when the variation pattern has a variation time of 13 seconds, the operation pattern data DB1 is used. The production during the fluctuation may be performed for 11 seconds.

  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 the above embodiment, the special symbol variation effect is performed using the above-described effect pattern data PD. However, in other embodiments, the normal symbol variation effect is performed using the effect pattern data including the above-described operation pattern data. You may go.

  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.

  A 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 uses a predetermined effect unit based on the result of the special game determination. Production control means (130, 140) for controlling the production, and first storage means for storing first operation pattern data (DS) indicating an operation pattern of the production means at the start of the production using the production means ( 142), second storage means (142, etc.) for storing second operation pattern data (DE) indicating the operation pattern of the effect means at the end of the effect using the effect means, and the effect means. Including the first operation pattern data used at the start of the production, and the second operation pattern data used at the end of the production using the production means. Effect storage means (142, etc.) for storing the effect pattern data (PD) that defines the order of the effects using the two motion pattern data, and the effect control means, based on the effect pattern data, the first Using the operation pattern data, a start effect that is an effect at the start of the effect using the effect means is executed, and after the start effect, the second action pattern data is used to produce the effect using the effect means. An end effect, which is an effect at the end of, is executed.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to perform an effect using predetermined effect means using the effect pattern data including the first action pattern data for the start effect and the second action pattern data for the end effect. The production can be controlled by a simple method.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Liquid crystal display 7 Movable accessory 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 13 Big prize opening 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special symbol display 51 Decoration symbol 51a Left decoration symbol 51b Middle decoration Design 51c Right decoration design 100 Game control unit 101 CPU
130 Production control unit 131 CPU
150 Lamp control unit DS Operation pattern data of change start effect DB Operation pattern data of effect during change DE Operation pattern data of change stop effect PD Effect pattern data

Claims (1)

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,
An effect control means for controlling an effect using a predetermined effect means based on the result of the special game determination;
First storage means for storing first operation pattern data indicating an operation pattern of the effect means at the start of the effect using the effect means;
Second storage means for storing second operation pattern data indicating an operation pattern of the effect means at the end of the effect using the effect means;
The first action pattern data used at the start of the effect using the effect means and the second action pattern data used at the end of the effect using the effect means, and the first and second actions Effect storage means for storing effect pattern data that determines the order of effects using pattern data;
The production control means is based on the production pattern data.
Using the first operation pattern data, a start effect that is an effect at the start of the effect using the effect means is executed, and after the start effect,
A gaming machine that executes an end effect, which is an effect at the end of the effect using the effect means, using the second operation pattern data.

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