JP2015019912A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing performance control on the basis of a variation pattern under prescribed conditions.SOLUTION: When a first variation pattern is continuously selected in a prescribed period after a jackpot game, the game machine executes a prescribed performance on the basis of a first variation pattern. However, when a second variation pattern different from the first variation pattern is selected in the prescribed period, the game machine does not execute the prescribed performance, even if the first variation pattern is selected in the subsequent variation of special symbols.

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.

  In the conventional gaming machine, when the first variation pattern is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol, a certain effect is performed, and when the second variation pattern is selected, another effect is performed (for example, Patent Documents). 1).

JP 2013-70803 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, when a certain variation pattern is selected, an effect corresponding to the certain variation pattern is performed, and a similar effect is performed based on a certain variation pattern under a predetermined condition. There was a problem with the flow of production.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of effect control based on a variation pattern under a predetermined condition.

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

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has a special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game in response to the establishment of the start condition, and a predetermined display on the symbol display means in accordance with the establishment of the start condition. The symbol control means for notifying the result of the special game determination by stopping after changing the symbol of the symbol, and selecting one variation pattern from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns as the variation pattern of the symbol A variation pattern selecting means, an effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect according to the variation of the symbol, and a condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. The design is varied based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means, and the effect executing means The first effect is executed based on the first variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means, and after the predetermined condition is satisfied within the predetermined period, the first variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means. Even if is selected, the first effect is not executed, or a second effect different from the first effect is executed.

  In another configuration, the condition determination unit is configured to select the predetermined condition when the second variation pattern having a variation time different from the first variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection unit within the predetermined period. The effect executing means has selected the first variation pattern by the variation pattern selecting means in the symbol variation after the symbol variation based on the second variation pattern. Even in this case, the first effect may not be executed, or a second effect different from the first effect may be executed.

  According to the present invention, before the predetermined condition is satisfied, the first effect is performed based on the first variation pattern. After the predetermined condition is satisfied, even if the first variation pattern is selected, the first effect is performed. It is possible not to perform the second production.

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 switching of the fluctuation | variation pattern table in the predetermined period after a jackpot game The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern table A in case the result of special symbol determination is a loss in the special symbol fluctuation 1-5 times after the big hit game The figure which shows production | presentation control in case the variation pattern P11 of 2.5 seconds is selected in the variation | change of the special symbol of the 1st to 5th time after the jackpot game is completed The perspective view which shows an example of the button unit 50 in the state where the production button 26 does not protrude. The perspective view which shows an example of the button unit 50 in the state which the production | presentation button 51 protruded. The figure which shows an example of the 1st button protrusion effect by the effect button 26 at the time of predetermined effect execution The figure which shows an example of production | presentation control when the fluctuation pattern P10 with a fluctuation time of 14.5 seconds is selected in the fluctuation | variation period of the special symbol of the 1st to 5th time after the big hit game is complete | finished. The figure which shows the other example of effect control when the fluctuation pattern P10 with a fluctuation time of 14.5 seconds is selected in the fluctuation period of the 1st time to the 5th special symbol after the big hit game is finished. The figure which shows the 1st button protrusion effect as a prior judgment effect 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. 19 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern table setting process during probability change in step S469 in FIG. FIG. 17 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416. Detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing in step S5 of FIG. FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart showing the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process of step S618 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the variation pattern table for jackpots set in step S471 of the variation pattern table setting process during probability variation The figure which shows an example of the variation pattern table for a loss set in step S472 of the variation pattern table setting process during a probability change. The flowchart which shows the detail of the process performed in the production | presentation control part 130. Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S1001 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the change start command process in step S1304 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the mode setting process in step S1329 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the ending process in step S1310 of FIG. The figure which shows the relationship between the value of M and production mode

  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 passage path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the large winning port 13A, the large winning port 13B, the two normal winning ports 14, and the second gate 16 are used as the winning and determination-related items. , And the electric tulip 17 is provided.

  The game balls launched into the game area 10 flow down along the game board 2 in the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 13 </ b> A, the big winning port 13 </ b> B, and the normal winning port 14. Enter a ball 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 13A is a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the large winning opening 13A is provided at the opening of the large winning opening 13A. The special winning opening 13A is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the jackpot game in which the plate is operated to open the jackpot 13 </ b> A. 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 special winning opening 13B is a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. The jackpot 13B is normally closed, but when a jackpot symbol different from the 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 for opening the special winning opening 13B 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 displays various displays such as, for example, a decorative symbol 51 for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a reserved image displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held. An effect image including the object is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  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. As will be described later, the effect button 26 is configured to protrude upward by a drive mechanism (not shown). 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 13A or the big prize opening 13B, and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. In response to a control signal from the game control unit 100, the special prize opening control unit 116 opens and closes the special prize opening 13A by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special prize opening 13A so as to be able to transmit driving. Then, the special winning opening 13B is opened and closed by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the member that closes the special winning opening 13B so as to be able to transmit the drive. 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 / closing the special winning opening 13A or the special winning opening 13B via 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 control of gaming machine of this embodiment]
Next, the outline of the presentation control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there is a higher probability of winning a jackpot than in a normal gaming state (for example, 1/200) in a predetermined period after the jackpot game ends (for example, until the special symbol changes 70 times). It becomes a high probability gaming state (for example, 1/70). If the jackpot is not won during the predetermined period, the game state shifts to the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state). In the present embodiment, in a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot game, the variation pattern table that defines conditions for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol is changed according to the number of variations of the special symbol.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating switching of the variation pattern table in a predetermined period after the jackpot game.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern table A in the first to fifth variation of the special symbol after the big hit game is finished.

  In the special symbol variation from the sixth time to the 50th time after the big hit game ends, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern table B.

  Also, in the special symbol variation from the 51st to the 70th time after the jackpot game ends, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern table C.

  When the 70th special symbol variation ends after the big hit game ends, the normal variation pattern table is used for the subsequent special symbol variation.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, in the special symbol variation from the first time to the fifth time after the jackpot game is finished, the effect of the A mode is usually performed. In the effect of the A mode, a dedicated background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 and a display indicating the A mode is displayed. Further, during the production of the A mode, a predetermined BGM (a portion where the predetermined BGM is introduced) is continuously output as sound.

  In addition, in the special symbol variation from the sixth time to the 50th time after the jackpot game ends, the B mode effect is performed. In the production of the B mode, a dedicated background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 and a display indicating the B mode is displayed. Further, during the production of the B mode, a portion after the predetermined BGM introduction portion is output, and when the BGM ends, the predetermined BGM is repeatedly output thereafter.

  In the special symbol variation from the 51st time to the 70th time after the jackpot game ends, the C mode effect is performed. In the C mode effect, a dedicated background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 and a display indicating the C mode is displayed. Further, during the production of the C mode, the predetermined BGM is repeatedly output.

  Here, the variation pattern table A used in the special symbol variation 1 to 5 times after the jackpot game will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation pattern table A when the special symbol determination result is lost in the special symbol variation 1 to 5 times after the jackpot game.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the variation pattern table A for losing, when the number of second special symbols held (special 2 reserved number) is 0 to 1, a variation pattern PA10 having a variation time of 14.5 seconds is selected. Is set to Further, when the number of special 2 holds is 2 or more, the variation pattern PA11 having a variation time of 2.5 seconds is selected. In addition, when it is determined that the jackpot is one to five times of special symbol variation after the jackpot game, a variation pattern different from the variation pattern shown in FIG. 6 is selected. Specifically, in the case of a big hit, the same fluctuation pattern (16-second fluctuation pattern PA100 described later) is selected regardless of the number of second special symbols held.

  Next, the details of the effect control in the first to fifth special symbol variations after the jackpot game ends will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the effect control when the variation pattern P11 of 2.5 seconds is selected in the first to fifth special symbol variations after the jackpot game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the variation pattern P11 of 2.5 seconds is selected in the first to fifth special symbol variations after the jackpot game is finished (that is, it is a loss and a special feature at the start of the variation). 2) When the number of holdings is 2 or more, a predetermined effect is performed. For example, as the predetermined effect, an effect of outputting a predetermined sound just before the end of the change of the special symbol and an effect (first button protrusion effect) in which the effect button 26 protrudes upward and returns to the initial position are performed.

  Specifically, when the result of the special symbol determination is losing, normally (when the number of special 2 holds is 2 or more), the variation time of the special symbol is 2.5 seconds, and the stop time of the special symbol is, for example, 0.5 seconds. After the jackpot game, the gaming machine 1 is set to the high probability gaming state as described above, and is set to the auxiliary gaming state in which the second start port 12 is easy to open. When the auxiliary game state is set, it is easy to hit in the normal symbol determination, and since the opening time of the second start port 12 in the case of winning is long, when the player keeps hitting the game ball, Usually, the number of holdings for the second special symbol determination is often 2 or more. For this reason, in the first to fifth special symbol fluctuation periods after the jackpot game is over, the predetermined effect is usually performed at intervals of about 3 seconds.

  In the first to fifth special symbol fluctuation periods after the jackpot game ends, the A mode effect is performed and a predetermined BGM is played. The predetermined effects are executed at intervals that match the rhythm of the BGM. The effect in the A mode is performed, for example, for about 15 seconds from the start of the first special symbol change, and at the timing of the fifth special symbol change end, the A mode effect ends and the mode shifts to the B mode.

  An example of the first button protrusion effect among the predetermined effects will be described. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of the button unit 50 in a state where the effect button 26 does not pop out. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an example of the button unit 50 in a state in which the effect button 51 has popped out. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the first button protrusion effect by the effect button 26 when the predetermined effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the button unit 50 includes an effect button 26 and a unit main body 80. As shown in FIG. 9, the effect button 26 is configured to protrude upward by a motor (not shown) provided inside the button unit 50. Further, the effect button 26 can emit light by an LED stored therein.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, when the predetermined effect is executed, the effect button 26 protrudes upward until the upper surface reaches a predetermined height lower than the maximum protruding position, and then returns to the initial position. It protrudes upward again and returns to the initial position. More specifically, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches T, the effect button 26 protrudes to a predetermined height. A predetermined sound is output at the same timing as the execution of the first button protrusion effect.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit in the first to fifth special symbol variation periods, about 2.5 seconds after the start of the variation of the special symbol ( A predetermined voice is output at the same timing T as the button protrusion timing in the first button protrusion effect, and a second button protrusion effect in which the effect button 26 protrudes is performed. In the second button protrusion effect, as shown in FIG. 10B, after the effect button 26 protrudes to the same position at the same timing as the first button protrusion effect, it returns to the initial position once (first protrusion), After that, it projects to the maximum projecting position and stops (second projecting). And the display which makes a player press down the production button 26 which protruded to the said maximum protrusion position is performed. Thereafter, when the effect button 26 is pressed, an effect of notifying the jackpot is performed. In this way, the projecting position of the first effect button 26 is the same for both big hits and lost games. In the case of big hit, the effect button 26 protrudes to the maximum protruding position in the second protrusion. In the first protrusion of the effect button 26, the player cannot determine whether it is a big hit or a loss, and the player can be expected by such an operation of the effect button 26.

  Here, when the variation pattern P10 having a variation time of 14.5 seconds is selected in the variation period of the first to fifth special symbols after the jackpot game ends, The predetermined performance is not performed.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of effect control when a variation pattern P10 having a variation time of 14.5 seconds is selected in the variation period of the first to fifth special symbols after the jackpot game ends. .

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the variation pattern P11 of 2.5 seconds is selected in the first special symbol variation after the jackpot game is finished, the predetermined effect is performed just before the variation of the special symbol. Is called. Next, when the same variation pattern P11 of 2.5 seconds is selected in the second special symbol variation, the predetermined effect is performed just before the second special symbol variation ends.

  Next, in the third special symbol variation, if the result of the special symbol determination is a loss and the number of pending second special symbol determination at the start of the variation is 0 or 1, the variation time is 14.5 seconds. The variation pattern P10 is selected. In the third special symbol variation, the predetermined effect is not performed. Then, during the third special symbol change, the A mode effect is switched to the B mode effect. Specifically, the background image is switched to the B-mode image about 15 seconds after the first special symbol change is started after the jackpot game is finished, the predetermined BGM introduction part is finished, and then Is played back.

  In addition, in the fourth special symbol variation, if the result of the special symbol determination is a loss and the number of second special symbol determination pending at the start of the variation is 2 or more, the variation pattern with a variation time of 2.5 seconds P11 is selected. In this case, even if the variation pattern is the same as the variation of the first and second special symbols, the predetermined effect is not performed, and the background, BGM, and the like are continuously performed in the B mode.

  Similarly, even if the variation pattern P11 having a variation time of 2.5 seconds is selected in the fifth variation of the special symbol, the predetermined effect is not performed, and the effect mode is continued in the B mode.

  Note that other effects may be performed instead of the predetermined effects. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing another example of effect control when a variation pattern P10 having a variation time of 14.5 seconds is selected in the variation period of the first to fifth special symbols after the jackpot game ends. It is. As shown in FIG. 12, in another example, for example, when the variation pattern P10 of 14.5 seconds is selected in the third variation of the special symbol, the variation pattern P11 of 2.5 seconds in the variation of the special symbol thereafter. When is selected, another effect may be performed instead of performing the predetermined effect.

  As described above, in this embodiment, before a variation pattern with a different variation time (a variation pattern P10 with a variation time of 14.5 seconds) is selected in a predetermined period after the jackpot game, a predetermined effect is produced according to a certain variation pattern. On the other hand, after a variation pattern having a different variation time is selected, a predetermined effect is not performed according to the certain variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, when a predetermined BGM is played after the jackpot game ends, and a variation pattern of 2.5 seconds is continuously selected, the above-described BGM is adapted to the rhythm of the introduction portion of the BGM. A predetermined performance is performed. When the introductory part ends, the mode is shifted to the B mode and the predetermined effect is not performed. In the production of such a flow, if a fluctuation pattern of 14.5 seconds is selected on the way, the introduction part of the BGM ends during the fluctuation of the special symbol, or the timing of the predetermined production is a rhythm of BGM. Will not fit. Therefore, when a variation pattern of 14.5 seconds is selected on the way, a predetermined effect is not performed (or another effect is executed) in the subsequent special symbol variation, and the effect mode is also set to the B mode. Transition. As a result, even when a variation pattern of a different time is selected on the way, the effect can be smoothly advanced without breaking the flow of the effect.

  The above-mentioned predetermined effects shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 11 and the like are not performed in the first to fifth special symbol fluctuations after the big win in the low-probability gaming state, but are a big hit in the high-probability gaming state. This is done in the first to fifth special symbol changes. That is, the predetermined effect is not performed in the variation of the special symbol after the first jackpot game, and the predetermined effect is performed in the variation of the special symbol after the second jackpot game. This is because there is a high possibility that the second special symbol determination will not be held at the end of the first jackpot game, so the first special symbol variation after the end of the first jackpot game will have a variation pattern of 14.5 seconds. This is because is likely to be selected.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first button protrusion effect may be performed in a period other than the first to fifth periods after the big hit game. Specifically, the first button protrusion effect may be performed as a pre-decision effect based on the result of the pre-determination for the special symbol determination suspension in the normal gaming state.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a first button protrusion effect as a prior determination effect. As shown in FIG. 13, it is assumed that the special symbol is currently fluctuating and there are three special symbol determination suspensions. Here, when the special symbol determination relating to the third hold (hold 3) is determined in advance that a jackpot or a highly reliable effect is performed, a pre-determined effect according to the result of the prior determination for the hold 3 As such, an effect similar to the first button protrusion effect shown in FIG. 10 may be performed. Specifically, during the current fluctuation (the fluctuation), the stop timing of the special symbol, during the fluctuation or stop timing of the special symbol related to the hold 1, and during the change or stop timing of the special symbol related to the hold 2 A one-button projecting effect is performed. That is, the same button protrusion effect as the first button protrusion effect in the first to fifth time periods after the jackpot game described above (the protrusion timing and the operation mode are the same) is performed as the prior determination effect. As a result, it is possible to suggest in advance that there is a jackpot in the special symbol determination suspension, and it is possible to increase the player's expectation, and in the first to fifth time periods after the jackpot game described above, the jackpot Can be expected.

  As described above, the first button protrusion effect shown in FIG. 10 is also performed as the prior determination effect. For this reason, the first button protrusion effect is performed in the first to fifth fluctuation periods after the second and subsequent jackpot games, so that the player can expect a jackpot in this period.

[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. 14 is a flowchart showing 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. 14 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 14 and subsequent figures is performed by the CPU 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 102.

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

  Subsequent to step S1, the CPU 101 executes a start port switch (SW) process (step S2). In the start port switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111 or the second start port switch 112, and each random number (big hit random number, For the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number), values at the time when the detection signal is input are acquired and stored in the RAM 103. This start switch processing will be described in detail later 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 in detail later 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 wins the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12, and 10 prize balls when a game ball wins the big prize opening 13A. When a game ball wins a prize winning opening 13B, 10 prize balls are paid 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. 15, the details of the start port switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in step S201, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 11). Determine. Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is turned “ON” (step S201: YES), the number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (for example, 4) for the first special symbol determination (step S202).

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

  Here, various random numbers acquired in response to the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 11 are stored in the RAM 103, so that the special symbol determination 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. 16 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 is “based on whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 114 (ON signal indicating that the gate switch 114 is“ ON ”) is input. It is determined whether or not “ON” is set (step S301).

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

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

[Special symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 17 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process of step S4 in FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not a special game (during a big hit game) is in progress based on information stored in the RAM 103, for example (step S401). If it is determined that a special game is being played (step S401: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S451). Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S404 in FIG. 17, 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. When the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (when the probability variation gaming flag is “ON”), the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than in the normal gaming state.

  On the other hand, when determining whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S406 in FIG. 17, 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 S451: 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 S452). 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 S453).

  In addition, it may be configured such that a jackpot advantageous to the player is more easily selected when the second special symbol determination is performed than when the first special symbol determination is performed. For example, if there are 16 round jackpots and 4 round jackpots as the types of jackpots, the case where the second special symbol determination is determined to be a jackpot than the case where the first special symbol determination is determined to be a jackpot, The jackpot symbol indicating the 16-round jackpot game may be easily selected.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S451 that it is not a big hit (step S451: 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 S454).

  After the process of step S453 or the process of step S454, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination process and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 17, 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. 19, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation game flag is ON (step S460). When the probability variation game flag is not ON (step S460: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 is a jackpot (step S461).

  If the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot is determined to be a big hit in the step S407 (step S461: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation pattern table for jackpot in the RAM 103 (step S462). For example, in the jackpot variation pattern table, variation patterns such as variation times of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, 120 seconds are stored as variation patterns for jackpot.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot determination process in step S407 is not a big hit (step S461: NO), that is, when it is determined that the game is lost in the jackpot determination process in step S407, the CPU 101 performs a reach random number determination process (step S463). . 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 S464).

  If the CPU 101 determines that a reach effect is to be performed (step S464: YES), the CPU 101 sets a reach variation pattern table (step S465). For example, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the CPU 101 determines that a reach effect is to be performed with a probability of 1/15, and sets a variation pattern table for reach. The reach variation pattern table stores variation patterns such as variation times of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, and 120 seconds as variation patterns.

  When it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S464: NO), the CPU 101 sets a variation pattern table for loss (step S466). In the variation pattern table for loss, variation patterns such as 3 seconds, 8 seconds, and 12 seconds are stored. In addition, when the number of pending | holdings is more than predetermined, the fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time may be selected.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is ON (step S460: YES), the CPU 101 executes a probability variation variation pattern table setting process (step S469).

  Hereinafter, the variation pattern table setting process during probability variation will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern table setting process during probability change in step S469 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 is a jackpot (step S470). When the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot (step S470: YES), the CPU 101 sets a jackpot variation pattern table according to the value of the high probability remaining game count X (step S471). 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. .

  On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination process is not a jackpot (step S470: NO), the CPU 101 sets a variation pattern table for loss according to the value of the high probability remaining game count X (step S472). The variation pattern table set in step S471 or step S472 will be described later.

  After the process of step S471 or step S472, the CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG. 20 and returns the process to FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 19, after the process of step S462, step S465, step S466, or step S469, the CPU 101 performs a variation pattern random number determination process (step S467). Specifically, in step S467, 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 set variation pattern table. The determined variation pattern is set in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S468). After the process of step S468, the CPU 101 ends the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 19, and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Here, an example of the variation pattern table set in step S471 and step S472 of the variation pattern table setting process during probability variation will be described. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot variation pattern table set in step S471 of the probability variation variation pattern table setting process. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the variation pattern table for loss set in step S472 of the variation pattern table setting process during probability variation.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the process of step S471, when the value of the high probability remaining game count X is 70 to 66, that is, the current special symbol variation is the first to fifth variation after the big hit game. In this case, the jackpot variation pattern table A is set. The jackpot variation pattern table A includes a variation pattern PA100, and variation pattern random values are set so that the variation pattern is selected with a probability of 100%.

  In the process of step S471, if the value of the high probability remaining game count X is 65 to 21, that is, if the current special symbol variation is the sixth to 50th variation after the jackpot game, the jackpot variation Pattern table B is set. The jackpot variation pattern table B includes variation patterns PA101 to PA104, and a variation pattern random value is set for each.

  Also, in the process of step S471, if the value of the high probability remaining game count X is 20 to 0, that is, if the current special symbol variation is the 51st to 70th variation after the jackpot game, the jackpot variation Pattern table C is set.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the process of step S472, when the value of the high probability remaining game count X is 70 to 66, that is, the current special symbol variation is the first to fifth variation after the jackpot game. In this case, the variation pattern table A for loss is set. In the variation pattern table A for losing, the variation pattern PA10 (variation time 14.5 seconds) is selected with a probability of 100% when the holding number U2 before subtraction in step S404 is 0 or 1. When the pattern random number value is set, and the holding number U2 is 2 or more, the variation pattern random value is set so that the variation pattern PA11 (variation time 2.5 seconds) is selected with a probability of 100%.

  In the process of step S472, if the value of the high probability remaining game count X is 65 to 21, that is, if the current special symbol variation is the sixth to 50th variation after the big hit game, the variation for loss Pattern table B is set. The variation pattern table B for losing includes a variation pattern selected when there is a reach and a variation pattern selected when there is no reach. When it is determined that there is no reach based on the reach random number, the variation pattern PA10 or the variation pattern PA12 (variation time 2 seconds) is selected according to the number of holds U2. If it is determined that there is a reach, one of the variation patterns PA201 to PA204 is selected.

  Also, in the process of step S472, if the value of the high probability remaining game count X is 20 to 0, that is, if the current special symbol variation is the 51st to 70th variation after the big hit game, the variation for loss Pattern table C is set. The variation pattern table C for loss includes a variation pattern selected when there is a reach and a variation pattern selected when there is no reach. When it is determined that there is no reach based on the reach random number, the fluctuation pattern PA10 or the fluctuation pattern PA13 (fluctuation time 4 seconds) is selected according to the holding number U2. If it is determined that there is a reach, one of the variation patterns PA201 to PA204 is selected.

  When the gaming machine 1 is in a high-probability gaming state, one of the variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 is set according to the number of variations of the special symbol after the jackpot game, and is included in the set table. One variation pattern is set in step S468.

  Returning to FIG. 17, following the process of step S <b> 408, the CPU 101 indicates the symbol setting information set by the process of step S <b> 407, the variation pattern setting information set by the process of step S <b> 408, and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A special symbol variation start command including information and the like is generated and set in the RAM 103 (step S409). This special symbol variation start command is a command for instructing execution of the 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).

  If the CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S412: YES), the CPU 101 sets a special symbol variation stop command for notifying that the variation display of the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 103 (step S413), and step S410. The variation display of the special symbol started in the process 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. Note that the special symbol variation 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. 14 is executed.

[Processing during stop by game control unit 100]
Next, the stop process in step S416 in FIG. 17 will be described. FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 21, 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 (13A or 13B) 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).

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

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

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the normal symbol processing executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 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, 12 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 normally includes information on the symbol set in step S507, step S509 or step S510 and information indicating the variation time of the normal symbol set in step S512 or step S513. A symbol change start command is set in the RAM 103 (step S514). The normal symbol variation start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG.

  Subsequent to step S514, the CPU 101 starts normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display 45 (step S515), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display (step S516). The symbol processing ends.

  On the other hand, when 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 S517). Specifically, based on whether or not the elapsed time when measurement is started by the process of step S516 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 S517: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol variation display end timing has come (step S517: YES), the CPU 101 sets a normal symbol variation stop command in the RAM 103 (step S518). The normal symbol variation stop command set in the process of step S518 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 of FIG.

  Subsequent to step S518, the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display 45 (step S519). 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 S519, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the process of step S516 (step S520). Then, similarly to step S506, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S521). If it is determined that the win is a win (step S521: YES), the auxiliary flag is set to “ON”. Set (step S522). When this auxiliary flag is set to “ON”, the electric tulip 17 operates.

  After the process of step S522, when it determines with NO by the process of step S517, or when it determines with NO by the process of step S521, CPU101 complete | finishes the normal symbol process of FIG.

[Big prize opening process by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the details of the big prize opening process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 23 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23, 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 “0” to R according to the result of the jackpot determination process, and also sets the value of Rmax and the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13A or 13B. Etc. are set (step S604).

  Here, depending on the jackpot symbol, the value of Rmax and the special winning opening to be opened are different. For example, in the case of a certain jackpot symbol, Rmax is set to 16, and the big prize opening 13B is opened. In the case of another jackpot symbol, Rmax is set to 4, and the special winning opening 13A is opened.

  Following step S604, the CPU 101 adds “1” to R and stores it in the RAM 103 (step S605). Next, the CPU 101 starts opening control of the special winning opening 13A or 13B based on the opening pattern set in step S604 (step S606), and sets a round start command indicating the start of the round in the RAM 103 (step S607). . After the process of step S607, the CPU 101 next executes a process of step S611.

  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 S608). If it is during ending (step S608: YES), the CPU 101 next executes the process of step S617. If it is not ending (step S608: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is during the interval between round games (step S609). If it is during the interval (step S609: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed (step S610), and if it has elapsed (step S610: YES), then the processing of step S605 is performed. Run. When the interval time has not elapsed (step S610: NO), the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process.

  On the other hand, when it is not during the interval (step S609: NO), that is, when the round game is being performed, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the round end condition is satisfied (step S611). If the round end condition is not satisfied (step S611: NO), the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process.

  Here, the round end condition is that, for example, 30 seconds have passed since the start of the control for opening the big prize opening in this round in step S606, or the opening control for the big prize opening in this round is started in step S606. This is because the number of winning game balls won afterwards has reached a predetermined value. When any one of the two conditions is satisfied, the CPU 101 determines that the round end condition is satisfied.

  If the round end condition is satisfied (step S611: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special winning opening release control in this round (step S612). Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not R is equal to Rmax (step S613). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round is equal to the maximum number of rounds set in step S604.

  If it is determined that R is not equal to Rmax (step S613: NO), the CPU 101 starts measuring the interval time (step S614), and then ends the big prize opening process.

  When it is determined that R is equal to Rmax (step S613: YES), the CPU 101 starts ending (step S615) and sets an ending command in the RAM 103 (step S616).

  If the CPU 101 performs the process of step S616 or determines YES in the process of step S608, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a preset ending time has elapsed since the start of ending in step S615 (step S615). S617). If the ending time has elapsed (step S617: YES), the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process (step S618). Details of the game state setting process will be described later. After the game state setting process in step S618, the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag to OFF (step S619).

  If NO is determined in the process of step S601, NO is determined in the process of step S611, NO is determined in the process of step S617, NO is determined in the process of step S610, NO is determined in the process of step S603. If it is determined, if the process of step S614 is executed, or if the process of step S619 is executed, the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process shown in FIG.

[Game state setting process by game control unit 100]
Next, the gaming state setting process in step S618 of FIG. 23 will be described. FIG. 24 is a detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process in step S618 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 101 sets the probability variation game flag to ON (step S631). Subsequently, the CPU 101 sets, for example, “70” as the high probability remaining game count X (step S632). Note that ON / OFF of the probability variation game flag may be set according to the jackpot symbol.

  After the process of step S632, the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to ON (step S633). Thereafter, the CPU 101 sets, for example, “70” as the auxiliary game remaining count J (step S634).

  When the process of step S634 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. 14 will be described. FIG. 25 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 long tulip is achieved based on the symbol set in step S507, step S509, or step S510. (Step S703).

  When it is determined that it is per long opening (step S703: 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 S707).

  When it is determined that it is not per long opening (step S703: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the auxiliary gaming state by determining whether or not the auxiliary gaming flag is ON. Is determined (step S704).

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the auxiliary gaming state (step S704: NO), as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second starting port 12 for 0.1 second is performed once in the RAM 103. Set (step S705).

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is in the auxiliary gaming state (step S704: 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 S706).

  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 above-described game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 28 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. 28 to 32 is performed by the effect control unit 130. However, 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. 28 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption.

  The effect control unit 130 executes command reception 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. Details of this command reception processing will be described later with reference to 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.

  Then, the effect control unit 130 transmits the command generated in step S1001 to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 (step S1003). Further, the effect control unit 130 transmits a command (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. Above, the process shown in FIG. 28 is complete | finished.

[Command reception processing by effect control unit 130]
Hereinafter, the command reception process executed in the effect control unit 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a detailed flowchart of the command reception 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. Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a big win is obtained in the special symbol determination related to the received hold command, whether or not a specific effect is performed in the variation of the special symbol related to the hold command, and the like. Then, according to the determination result, a prior determination effect is performed.

  For example, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform the first button protrusion effect as a prior determination effect when determining that the jackpot is based on the hold command received in the normal gaming state, The first button protrusion effect is set as the prior determination effect. The prior determination effect may be performed when a hold command is received, that is, when a game ball is won at the start opening, or the prior determination effect may be performed at the start of the next special symbol variation. . As shown in FIG. 13, when the first button protrusion effect is performed as a prior determination effect at the start of the variation of the special symbol, in the variation of the special symbol before the variation of the special symbol related to the hold determined to be a big hit, The first button protrusion effect may be performed.

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

  When the change start command is received (step S1303: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the change start command process (step S1304). Details of the change start command processing will be described later.

  When the process of step S1304 is executed or when the change start command is not received (step S1303: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a change stop command is received (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 ends the effect started in step S1304. For example, the effect control unit 130 stops and displays the decorative symbol 51 that is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display 5, and ends the fluctuating effect according to the variation of the special symbol.

  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. In addition, the effect control unit 130 adds 1 to the “number of consecutive times” stored in the RAM 133 in the opening process. The “number of consecutive times” indicates the number of jackpots until a transition to the normal gaming state, and indicates the number of jackpots when the jackpots are continuous. The number of consecutive times is set to “0” when the normal gaming state is entered. Further, the continuous number is initially set to “0” when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  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. Details of the ending process will be described later.

  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.

(Variation start command processing)
Details of the change start command processing will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 30 is a detailed flowchart of the change start command process in step S1304 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the effect control unit 130 first determines whether or not the high-accuracy mode effect flag stored in the RAM 133 is ON (step S1321). The high probability mode effect flag is a flag indicating that the gaming machine 1 is in a high probability gaming state, and is a flag set to ON in an ending process described later. When the high-accuracy mode effect flag is not ON (step S1321: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines the effect contents at the normal time (step S1322). Specifically, the production control unit 130 determines the content of the production performed in accordance with the variation of the special symbol, based on the variation pattern included in the received variation start command.

  When the high-accuracy mode effect flag is ON (step S1321: YES), the effect control unit 130 adds 1 to the variable N stored in the RAM 133 (step S1323). The variable N is a variable indicating how many times the current variation is after the jackpot game ends, and is set to “0” in an ending process described later.

  Subsequent to step S1323, the effect control unit 130 determines whether the variable N is “1” or more and “5” or less (step S1324). When the variable N is “1” or more and “5” or less (step S1324: YES), the effect control unit 130 has a variation pattern included in the received variation start command of 2.5 seconds (variation pattern PA11). It is determined whether or not (step S1325).

  When the variation pattern is 2.5 seconds (step S1325: YES), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the variable M stored in the RAM 133 is equal to 1 (step S1326). Here, the variable M is a value indicating the effect mode after the jackpot game.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the value of M and the effect mode. As shown in FIG. 33, when M = 1, the A mode is indicated, when M = 2, the B mode is indicated, and when M = 3, the C mode is indicated.

  When M is equal to 1 (step S1326: YES), the effect control unit 130 sets the predetermined effect (step S1327). Specifically, a command for the first button protruding effect using the effect button 26 is set, and a command for outputting a predetermined sound is set.

  The predetermined effect is performed only when the number of consecutive times is 2 or more. That is, in the case of a big hit from the normal gaming state, the predetermined effect is not performed in the first to fifth special symbol changes after the big hit game. The predetermined effect is performed in the first to fifth special symbol changes after the jackpot game when the jackpot is made from the high probability gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern is not 2.5 seconds (step S1325: NO), the effect control unit 130 sets 2 to the variable M (step S1328). Here, when 2 is set in M, the effect of the A mode is switched to the effect of the B mode. Specifically, by switching from the A mode to the B mode, the background image of the liquid crystal display 5 is switched, or a portion after the BGM introduction portion is reproduced.

  Note that switching from the A mode to the B mode is not performed when M is set to 2 in step S1328. For example, after the first special symbol change after the jackpot game starts, for example, 14.5 seconds This is done when That is, in the first to fifth special symbol variations after the jackpot game, the A mode continues while the variation pattern of 2.5 seconds continues to be selected, but for example, 14.5 seconds in the second variation. When the variation pattern is selected, during the second special symbol variation (14.5 seconds after the first special symbol variation start: 14.5 seconds-3 seconds after the second special symbol variation start = After 11.5 seconds), the mode is switched to the B mode.

  In addition, in the first to fifth special symbol variations after the jackpot game, when a variation pattern of 16 seconds indicating the jackpot (the variation pattern PA100 in FIG. 26) is selected, 2 is set to M in step S1328. However, the transition to the B mode is not performed, the effect of notifying the jackpot is performed, and the jackpot game is performed after the change of the special symbol is finished.

  When it is determined NO in step S1324, that is, when the variation of the special symbol this time is variation after the sixth game after the big hit game, the effect control unit 130 executes mode setting processing (step S1329). Details of the mode setting process will be described later.

  When the process of step S1327 is executed, when NO is determined in step S1326, when the process of step S1328 is executed, or when the process of step S1329 is executed, the effect control unit 130 determines the content of the variable effect. (Step S1330). Specifically, the content of the variation effect of the other decorative pattern 51 of the predetermined effect and the content of other effects (for example, the reach effect, the notice effect, etc.) accompanying the variation effect of the decorative pattern 51 are based on the variation pattern. To decide.

  When the process of step S1330 is executed or when the process of step S1322 is executed, the effect control unit 130 determines the effect content of the predetermined effect set in step S1327, the effect content determined in step S1330, or determined in step S1322. An effect execution command corresponding to the effect content is set (step S1331). Further, the effect control unit 130 sets a command for switching the effect mode (background image or the like) according to the value of M.

  The command set here is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 in the transmission process of step S1003. In response to this command, the image sound control unit 140 or the lamp control unit 150 starts a changing effect using the decorative design 51 or switches the effect mode. Further, when the predetermined effect is set, the first button protrusion effect is performed at a predetermined timing from the start of the variation of the special symbol, and a predetermined sound is output. The production control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

(Mode setting process)
FIG. 31 is a detailed flowchart of the mode setting process in step S1329 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the variable N is 6 or more and 50 or less (step S1341). When the variable N is 6 or more and 50 or less (step S1341: YES), the effect control unit 130 sets M to 2 (step S1342).

  When N is not 6 or more and 50 or less (step S1341: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether N is 51 or more and 70 or less (step S1343). When N is 51 or more and 70 or less (step S1343: YES), the production control unit 130 sets 3 to M (step S1344).

  When N is not 51 or more and 70 or less (step S1343: NO), that is, when the change of the special symbol this time is the 71st change after the jackpot game, the effect control unit 130 turns off the high-accuracy mode effect flag. (Step S1345), and “0” is set as the continuous count (step S1346).

  When the process of step S1342 is executed, when the process of step S1344 is executed, or when the process of step S1346 is executed, the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

(Ending process)
FIG. 32 is a detailed flowchart of the ending process in step S1310 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the effect control unit 130 sets the high-accuracy mode effect flag to ON (step S1351). Subsequently, the effect control unit 130 sets “0” to the variable N (step S1352) and sets “1” to the variable M (step S1353). Then, the effect control unit 130 starts an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game (step S1354). Specifically, a command for starting the ending effect is set. The command set here is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 in the transmission process of step S1003, and the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 perform an ending effect according to the command. .

  As described above, a fluctuation pattern of 2.5 seconds is selected after a jackpot game in the high probability gaming state, that is, for a predetermined period after the second jackpot game (the first to fifth special symbol fluctuations). As long as it continues, the said predetermined effect is performed according to the said variation pattern (S1327). If a variation pattern of 14.5 seconds different from the variation pattern of 2.5 seconds is selected in the predetermined period, even if a variation pattern of 2.5 seconds is selected in the variation of the special symbol after that, The predetermined effect is not performed based on the fluctuation pattern of 2.5 seconds (S1326: NO).

  That is, in the predetermined period after the jackpot game, the variation pattern PA11 is most easily selected. During the predetermined period, while the variation pattern PA11 is continuously selected, the predetermined effect is performed based on the variation pattern PA11. When a variation pattern PA10 different from the variation pattern PA11 is selected, even if the variation pattern PA11 that is most easily selected in the subsequent special symbol variation is selected, the predetermined effect is not performed.

  In the predetermined period, the A mode effect continues as long as the 2.5 second variation pattern continues to be selected. However, if the 14.5 second variation pattern is selected in the predetermined period, the B mode effect is displayed. Can be switched to. Specifically, the A mode effect starts in response to the start of the first special symbol change after the end of the jackpot game (excluding the jackpot in the normal gaming state), and 14.5 seconds from the start of the A mode. When the time elapses, switching to the B mode is performed. That is, the effect mode (background image of the liquid crystal display 5 or the like) is switched during the change of the special symbol, not the change start timing or the change end timing of the special symbol. Or, even if the special symbol does not change, the effect mode is switched at the timing when 14.5 seconds have passed since the first special symbol change start after the end of the jackpot game. Since the change time of the special symbol and the time during which the special symbol does not change is not constant, when switching from the A mode to the B mode triggered by the change of the special symbol, such as the change start timing and the change end timing of the special symbol, The production in A mode is not a fixed time. For this reason, in the case of performing an effect for a certain period of time, if the effect is ended or started in response to a change in a special symbol, it may not be appropriate as an effect control. However, in this embodiment, the mode effect is performed for a certain period of time by ending the mode effect depending on the time from the start of the mode effect, without ending the mode effect triggered by a change in the special symbol. Can do.

  In this embodiment, switching from the A mode to the B mode is performed 14.5 seconds after the start of the A mode. On the other hand, in the first to fifth special symbol variation periods after the jackpot game ends, in most cases, a variation pattern of 2.5 seconds is selected. That is, the number of suspensions of the second special symbol determination is often 2 or more, and there is a higher possibility of losing than a big hit during this period. Therefore, in most cases, it takes about 14.5 seconds from the start of the first special symbol fluctuation to the fifth special symbol fluctuation end. This time is substantially equal to the time during which the A mode effect is performed. That is, in this embodiment, the time from the start of the A mode to the switch to the B mode is set to be approximately the same as the time until the fifth special symbol change ends. In most cases, the jackpot game The A mode is switched to the B mode at the timing when the variation of the fifth special symbol is finished. In addition, when the number of holdings for the second special symbol determination is 1 or less, a fluctuation pattern of 14.5 seconds is selected. This time is also the same as the time for switching from the A mode to the B mode. For example, when a variation pattern of 14.5 seconds is selected in the variation of the first special symbol after the jackpot game, the first time The A mode is switched to the B mode at the timing of the end of the special symbol change. In the subsequent special symbol variation, the mode is switched to the B mode, and the predetermined effect is not performed even if a variation pattern of 2.5 seconds is selected.

  In this way, a predetermined effect can be performed at regular time intervals in the predetermined period, and an effect that matches the BGM rhythm can be continuously performed in the predetermined period. If a variation pattern that does not match the rhythm of the BGM is selected during the predetermined period, it is possible to prevent an effect that does not match the rhythm of the BGM from being performed, and to make the effect in the predetermined period feel uncomfortable. can do.

  In addition, in the predetermined period, the first button protrusion effect is performed as the predetermined effect. Since the first button protrusion effect is also performed as a prior determination effect as described above, the player can have a sense of expectation by performing the first button protrusion effect.

  Also, if a jackpot is included in this period, a second button projecting effect is performed in which the effect button 26 projects after a predetermined time from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol related to the jackpot. Since the execution timing of the first button protruding effect is the same, in the case of a big hit, the effect button 26 protrudes to the maximum protruding position with the same rhythm as in the case of a loss. For this reason, for example, when it is determined that the first to fourth special symbol variations are lost and the fifth variation is determined to be a big hit, the fourth special symbol variation is performed with a constant rhythm. The effect that the button 26 protrudes to less than the maximum protruding position is performed, and the effect button 26 protrudes to the maximum protruding position with the same rhythm in the fifth special symbol variation. As described above, when a variation pattern of 14.5 seconds is selected during the predetermined period, even if a variation pattern of 2.5 seconds is selected in the subsequent variation, the first button protrusion effect is not performed. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, the second button protrusion effect is performed. In addition, when it determines with big hit, when the fluctuation pattern of 14.5 seconds is selected on the way, the 2nd button protrusion effect does not need to be performed.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, the first button projection effect and the effect of outputting a predetermined sound are performed as the predetermined effect, but in other embodiments, any one of these effects is provided as the predetermined effect. It may be performed, and other arbitrary effects may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, a specific variation pattern continues to be selected in a predetermined period after the jackpot game (specifically, the variation period of the first to fifth special symbols after the jackpot game in the high probability gaming state). During the period, the predetermined effect was performed based on the specific variation pattern. In another embodiment, the predetermined effect may be performed in another period.

  For example, in the normal gaming state, when the result of the normal symbol determination is per long release, when the second start port 12 is long open (5.6 seconds open) and a plurality of second special symbol determinations are held, The predetermined effect may be performed in a period during which the second special symbol determination is suspended. In this case, if a specific variation pattern continues to be selected during this period, the above-described predetermined effect is performed. If a variation pattern different from the specific variation pattern is selected, the special effects thereafter during this period are selected. Even if a specific variation pattern is selected in the variation of symbols, the predetermined effect may not be performed.

  In the above embodiment, when a specific variation pattern is continuously selected in a predetermined period, the predetermined effect is performed based on the specific variation pattern, and the variation time is longer than the specific variation pattern in the predetermined period. When the variation pattern is selected, the predetermined effect is not performed even when a specific variation pattern is selected in the variation of the special symbol after the predetermined period. In another embodiment, the same control may be performed when a variation pattern having a variation time shorter than a specific variation pattern is selected in a predetermined period.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the result of special symbol determination is a big hit, the game machine which changes to a probability change game state was assumed. In other embodiments, the game may be shifted to a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state depending on the jackpot symbol. In addition, in the gaming machine of the other embodiment, in the case of a big win, 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. In some cases, it may be configured to shift to a probability variation gaming state. In such a gaming machine, depending on the jackpot design, the V prize opening is long open or short open during the jackpot game, and if the game is opened long, the game ball wins the V prize opening and if the game is short opened, It is configured not to win almost any prize. In such a gaming machine, when the V winning award is won, the game proceeds to the probability variation gaming state, and the probability variation gaming state continues until the number of special symbol fluctuations reaches a predetermined number of times. Return to state. In a case where the specific variation pattern is continuously selected in the period of the probability variation gaming state, the predetermined effect may be performed.

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

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

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

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special game determination means (101, S4) for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game according to the establishment of the start condition, and according to the establishment of the start condition. A symbol control means (S4) for notifying the result of the special game determination by causing the symbol display means (41 or 42) to change after a predetermined symbol is stopped, and a predetermined symbol variation pattern. Variation pattern selecting means (S408) for selecting one variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns, and an execution of performing a predetermined effect (first button protrusion effect and sound output effect) according to the variation of the symbol. Means (130) and condition determination means (S1325) for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, wherein the symbol control means is the variable selected by the variation pattern selection means. Based on the pattern, the design is changed, and the effect execution means is configured to select the first change pattern (2.5 seconds) selected by the change pattern selection means before the predetermined condition is satisfied within a predetermined period. Even if the first variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selecting means after the first effect is executed based on the variation pattern PA11) and the predetermined condition is satisfied within the predetermined period. The first effect is not executed, or a second effect different from the first effect is executed.

  According to the above configuration, the first effect is performed based on the first variation pattern before the predetermined condition is satisfied in the predetermined period, and the first variation pattern is selected after the predetermined condition is satisfied. Even if it exists, the said 1st effect is not performed based on the said 1st fluctuation pattern, or another 2nd effect can be performed. Thereby, even if the same variation pattern is selected before and after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the contents of the effect can be made different.

  Further, in another configuration, the condition determination means is a second fluctuation pattern (a fluctuation pattern PA10 of 14.5 seconds) having a fluctuation time different from that of the first fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern selection means within the predetermined period. ) Is selected, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the effect execution unit performs the variation pattern selection unit in the variation of the symbol after the variation of the symbol based on the second variation pattern. Even when the first variation pattern is selected, the first effect may not be executed, or a second effect different from the first effect may be executed.

  According to the above configuration, when the second variation pattern is selected in the predetermined period, the first effect is not performed even if the first variation pattern is selected in the subsequent symbol variation, or Two effects can be performed. Thereby, when the first variation pattern is continuously selected within the predetermined period, the first effect is performed based on the first variation pattern, and when the second variation pattern is selected, Even if the first variation pattern is selected in the variation of symbols, the first effect can be prevented from being performed. For example, when a predetermined effect is executed at regular intervals by continuing to select the first variation pattern within a predetermined period, when a second variation pattern with a different variation time is sandwiched, The predetermined effect can be prevented from being performed, and the rhythm of the predetermined effect can be prevented from being destroyed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Liquid crystal display 6 4th symbol display 11 1st starting port 12 2nd starting port 13 Big prize opening 26 Production button 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special symbol display 100 Game control part 101 CPU
103 RAM
130 Production control unit 131 CPU
133 RAM
140 Image sound control unit 150 Lamp control unit

Claims (2)

Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game in response to establishment of a start condition;
In response to the establishment of the starting condition, the symbol display means notifies the result of the special game determination by changing the predetermined symbol on the symbol display means and then stopping the symbol display means;
As the pattern variation pattern, a variation pattern selecting means for selecting one variation pattern from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns;
An effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect according to the variation of the symbol,
Condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The symbol control means varies the symbol based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection unit,
The production execution means
Before the predetermined condition is satisfied within a predetermined period, the first effect is executed based on the first fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation pattern selection means,
After the predetermined condition is satisfied within the predetermined period, even if the first variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means, the first effect is not executed, or the first A gaming machine that executes a second effect different from the first effect. The condition determining unit determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the second variation pattern having a variation time different from the first variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selecting unit within the predetermined period,
In the design variation after the variation of the symbol based on the second variation pattern, the effect executing unit may be the case where the variation pattern selecting unit selects the first variation pattern. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first effect is not executed or a second effect different from the first effect is executed.

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