JP2015029789A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in an operation performance for changing a performance mode on the basis of operation of operation means that a player can operate.SOLUTION: A performance control CPU executes a shift lottery regarding whether a performance stage of a button performance is changed each time when shift control conditions are satisfied with satisfaction of the shift control conditions where continuation detection time of operation of a performance button reaches a predetermined, prescribed time t as an opportunity, and controls display contents of a performance display device such that the performance stage changes with winning of the shift lottery as a condition.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes an operation effect that changes an effect mode based on an operation of an operation means that can be operated by a player.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a player operates an operation means such as an effect button or an effect lever, and the effect mode is changed based on the operation of the operation means. There are those that execute an operation effect for notifying the degree of expectation that the symbol variation game is a big hit and the degree of expectation that the current gaming state is a probability variation state. As an example of such an operation effect, although it is an example of a pachinko slot machine that is also a kind of gaming machine, if the stop button is pressed for a long time during the third stop operation, depending on the length of the long press In some cases, the angle in the display effect is changed and finally the presence or absence of the winning combination is notified (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-233278 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, since the display mode of the effect display device is merely changed depending on the time for which the stop button is pressed for a long time, there are few variations as game effects, and further enhancement of interest is achieved. Expected.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in the said prior art, The objective is improving the interest of the operation effect which changes an effect mode based on operation of the operation means which a player can operate. It is to provide a game machine that can be used.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is an gaming machine that executes an operation effect that changes an effect mode based on an operation of an operation unit that can be operated by a player, an operation effect execution unit that executes the operation effect, and the operation An operation detecting means for detecting that the means has been operated, and each time the specific condition is met when the specific condition is reached when the detection time for the operation of the operating means reaches a predetermined time. Change determination means for executing change determination as to whether or not to change, and operation effect control for controlling the operation effect execution means so that the effect mode changes on condition that the determination result of the change determination means is affirmative And a means.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the operation effect production mode includes a multi-stage production mode from an initial stage to a final stage, and the change determination means sets the production mode as the next stage or later when the specific condition is satisfied. It is preferable to determine whether or not to change to the effect mode.

  For the gaming machine, the change determination means affirmatively determines the change determination at a rate according to the number of times the specific condition is satisfied, and a higher rate as the effect mode of the operation effect is closer to the final stage. It is preferable that the change determination is negatively determined.

  About the gaming machine, the game machine further includes a privilege determination unit that determines presence / absence of a privilege advantageous to the player, and an upper limit determination unit that determines an upper limit effect mode that can be changed in the operation effect, and the upper limit determination unit includes: When it is determined that there is no privilege by the privilege determination means, the stage of the stage before the final stage is determined as an upper limit, and the change determination unit determines that the stage of the operation effect is the upper limit. When the upper limit production mode determined by the means has been reached, it is preferable to make a negative determination on the change determination.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the interest of the operation effect which changes an effect aspect based on operation of the operation means which a player can operate can be improved.

The figure which shows a game board. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a button effect. (A) is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a success result effect among result effects, (b) is a figure which shows the execution variation of a failure result effect among result effects. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows a special symbol input process. The figure which shows a special symbol start process. The figure which shows the table for pattern distribution for determining the production pattern of button production. The figure which shows the 1st transfer lottery table. The figure which shows the 2nd transfer lottery table. The figure which shows an example of the execution aspect of a button effect and a result effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko game machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “game machine”). The effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device.

  The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), as various game effects executed in relation to the symbol variation game. A display effect is displayed. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination consisting of a plurality of columns (three columns in this embodiment) is derived as a display result. The symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects. In the following description, the decorative symbol is simply referred to as “decorative diagram”, and the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is referred to as “decorative diagram variation game”. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 can be grasped as a game display means for displaying a symbol variation game (decorative diagram variation game).

  In addition, an 8-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is varied and displayed. The special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal determination (big hit determination) whether or not it is a big hit. Note that the jackpot determination in the present embodiment can also be grasped as a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot. In the following description, the symbol variation game of the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as “special symbol variation game”.

  On the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols according to the determination result of the jackpot determination is displayed in a fixed stop state when the special symbol variation game is completed. The multiple types of special figures are classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot (a jackpot display result) and a missed symbol that can recognize a gap (a missed display result). When the big hit symbol is displayed with a fixed stop, the player is given a big hit game, which will be described later. The special figure variation game of the present embodiment is executed once from the start of fluctuation of the special figure to the fixed stop display.

  The effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of decorative symbols for each symbol row. Then, for each symbol row, when the decorative drawing variation game is started, symbol variation display (vertical scroll variation) is started in a predetermined variation direction. The symbol variation display is a state in which the symbol or symbol string is operating while changing the type of display symbol in the effect display device 11 and the special symbol display device 12.

  The effect display device 11 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the losing from the decoration drawing exclusively displayed on the effect display device 11.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special figure variation game. More specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol of the decorative drawing is a symbol combination (for example, [222], [777], etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol.

  In addition, in the special-figure variation game, when the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is confirmed and stopped, the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is also confirmed and stopped. Note that in this embodiment, the out-of-decoration symbol is a symbol combination (for example, [135], etc.) in which the symbols in all the columns are different from each other, or the symbol in one column is different from the symbols in the other two columns. Symbol combinations (for example, [767]).

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped in the order of the left column → the right column → the middle column as viewed from the player side, and the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed for each symbol sequence by the variation stop. In this embodiment, a symbol combination in which a plurality of specific columns (two left and right columns) have the same symbol is a reach symbol combination. Note that the temporary stop display is a state in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state, and the fixed stop display is a state in which the symbol is fixed and stopped. In this embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), and the left column and the right column form a reach. It becomes a reach formation line.

  In the effect display device 11 of the present embodiment, the display effect (game effect) between the time when the reach is formed in the decorative drawing variation game and the time when the symbol combination (big hit symbol or out-of-game symbol) is finally derived. ) May be a reach production. In the special figure fluctuation game, when the fluctuation of the special figure is started, the fluctuation of the special figure is continued until the fluctuation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) light emitting units is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for the special figure variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the stored number of the starting reserved balls for the special figure variation game is simply indicated as “the number of reserved memories”. The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters (wins) each start winning port 14, 15 arranged on the game board 10, and is decremented by 1 when the special figure variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning ports 14 and 15 during the special figure variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined memory upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). The number of reserved memories indicates the number of on-hold special figure variation games that have been established but have not yet been executed.

  A normal symbol display device 16 is disposed below the special symbol hold display device 13. The normal symbol display device 16 displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general game”) that is performed by varying a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter, “general symbol”). The usual figure gives a game per ordinary figure (ordinary game) that improves the rate of entering the second starting prize port 15 by opening the opening and closing blades 17 of the second starting prize port 15 described later. It is an information pattern for indicating the result of the internal determination (determination per universal figure) whether or not it is per common figure (normal hit). It should be noted that the determination for the common map in the present embodiment can also be grasped as a lottery for the general map to determine whether or not the map is a normal map.

  On the right side of the normal symbol display device 16, a normal symbol hold display device 16a having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) light emitting units is disposed. The normal symbol hold display device 16a informs the player of the stored number of start-up hold balls for general symbols stored inside the machine. Hereinafter, the memory number of the starting reserved ball for the usual game is referred to as “usually reserved memory number”. The number of stored general-pending memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball passes (enters) a later-described operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 at the start of the regular-game. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 during the ordinary game, the ordinary figure holding memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). The number of stored customary games indicates the number of pending custom games that have been established but have not yet been executed. In the present embodiment, the special figure variation game and the ordinary figure game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning port 14 having a first winning port 14a as a game ball entrance is disposed. A first start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the first start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 14 gives a start condition for the special figure variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the entered game ball with the first start opening switch SW1. Can do.

  In addition to the first start prize opening 14, a second start prize opening 15 having a second prize opening 15a as a game ball entrance is provided below the first start prize opening 14. Yes. The second start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 17 as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 4). The open / close blade 17 is operable in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 15 and in a closed state in which it is difficult (or impossible) to enter the second start winning opening 15. . In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the second start winning opening 15 is opened by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 17 during the game per game, so that the game ball entry rate is improved.

  A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the second start winning port 15. The second start winning port 15 gives a start condition for the special figure variation game and a payout condition for the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the entered game ball with the second start port switch SW2. Can do. In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 14 and the second start winning opening 15 function as starting means.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has passed (entered) is disposed. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW3.

  Also, below the second start winning opening 15, a large winning opening 21 having a large winning opening door 21a that is opened and closed by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 4) is disposed. A count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 21. The special winning opening 21 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls by detecting the gaming balls that have entered. The big winning opening 21 is opened by opening the big winning opening door 21a during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. The jackpot game will be described later.

  Also, on the game board 10, a game ball that does not enter the various winning holes including the starting winning holes 14 and 15 and the big winning hole 21 is discharged as an outlet for discharging the game balls to the outside of the machine. A mouth 22 is provided. In addition, on the front side of the machine body of the gaming machine, for example, a storage tray for storing game balls, etc., a portion that can be operated while the player is playing, such as a production operation that can be operated by the player An effect button BT is provided as a means (shown in FIG. 4). The effect button BT outputs an operation detection signal indicating that the effect button BT is being operated when it is changed from the non-operation state to the operation state (pressed state) by the player's operation.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation state”) may be given after the big hit game is over. The probability variation state is a gaming state advantageous to the player because the probability of affirmative determination in the jackpot determination (hit probability) varies from a low probability to a high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is a period until the predetermined symbol variation game number of predetermined times (100 times in the present embodiment) ends or until a big hit occurs before the probability variation prescribed number is reached. Is granted. In the present embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot. In the following description, a state where the probability variation state is not given may be referred to as a “non-probability variation state”.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, there may be a case where a variation time shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) is given after the big hit game ends. In the variable state, when the variation time of the general game that derives the judgment result of the common figure determination is not given the variable state (non-variable time shortened state, hereinafter referred to as “non-variable state”) It is shortened in comparison. Further, in the variable state, the probability of affirmative determination in the normal map determination (probability per general map) varies from a low probability to a high probability. Further, in the variable speed state, when an affirmative determination is made in the normal map determination, the opening time of the opening / closing blade 17 based on the positive determination in one normal map determination is compared with that in the non-variable state. become longer.

  In this embodiment, the variable state is a period until a predetermined variable number of times (100 in this embodiment) the symbol variation game ends or until a big hit occurs before the predetermined number of variable times is reached. Granted during As described above, the variable speed state is advantageous for the player because the open / close blade 17 operates advantageously for the player and the number of balls entered (second rate) into the second start winning opening 15 per unit time is improved. It can become a state. The variable speed state is a state in which the opening time is increased along with an increase in the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 17 and is also a state in which the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time.

  The gaming state of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a “non-changeable non-changeable state (normal state)” that is a non-changeable state and a non-changeable state, and a “nonchangeable” state that is a non-changeable state and a fixed-change state. There is a “probable change state” and a “changeable state with change” that is a changeable state and a changeable state. In the present embodiment, a “non-probability change state (so-called short-time state)” that is a change state and a non-probability change state cannot occur. In the present embodiment, the “probable change state with change” is the advantageous game state.

Next, the jackpot prescribed for the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, one big hit is determined from a plurality of types (two types in this embodiment) big hit, and the big hit game based on the determined big hit Is granted. Which of the types of jackpots is to be determined is determined according to the type of special figure (jacket symbol) that is determined when an affirmative determination is made in the jackpot determination. In the present embodiment, one type of losing symbol and 100 types of jackpot symbols are set as special symbols. As special bonus jackpot symbols, 50 symbols are assigned to the special illustration ZA and 50 symbols are assigned to the special illustration ZB. Then, as for the ratio of the big hit symbol of the special figure determined when the positive determination is made in the big hit determination, the special figures ZA and ZB are set to “50%” respectively. This ratio is set according to the distribution mode of random numbers for special figure distribution.

Hereinafter, the game privilege (big hit game, probability variation state, and shortage state) given based on the big hit of each special figure ZA, ZB will be described.
The big hits of the special drawings ZA and ZB give a big hit game as a game privilege. The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game, and the symbol variation game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, the round game in which the special winning opening door 21a is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as a predetermined upper limit. One round game is until the opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 21 is performed a predetermined number of times, and during the single round game, a predetermined number of game balls (the maximum number of balls entered) enter the big prize opening 21. The ball is released until either the first end condition for balling and the second end condition for which the round specified time (upper limit opening time) elapses are satisfied. The specified round time is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the special drawings ZA and ZB, the prescribed number of rounds is 12 (12 rounds), the prescribed number of open times is one, the prescribed number is 10, and the prescribed number of rounds is 25 seconds. Is set.

  In addition, after the big hit game based on the special figure ZA, regardless of the game state when the affirmative determination is made in the big hit determination, the probability change state with the upper limit of the specified number of times of change and the speed change with the upper limit of the specified number of times of change Status. In the following description, the big hit corresponding to the special figure ZA is referred to as a big hit ZA. In addition, after the big hit game based on the special figure ZB, if the game state when the affirmative determination is made in the big hit determination is an unchanging non-probable change state or an unchangeable probabilistic state, the probability change prescribed count is set as the upper limit. While the probability variation state is imparted, the variation state is not imparted. On the other hand, after the big hit game based on the special figure ZB is finished, if the game state when the affirmative determination is made in the big hit determination is a change and a probability change state, The variable state with the specified number of times as the upper limit is given. In the following description, the big hit corresponding to the special figure ZB is referred to as a big hit ZB.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the total opening time of the big winning opening 21 through one big hit game, that is, the expected value of the number of winning balls that the player can obtain is the same (substantially the same) for the big hits ZA and ZB. Can be. Further, in the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of whether or not the variable state is given regardless of the gaming state when the affirmative determination is made in the big hit determination, the player has an advantage in the order of big hit ZB <big hit ZA. High jackpot. As described above, the big hit in the present embodiment is a privilege advantageous for the player.

  And in the gaming machine of this embodiment, as one of the game effects (display effects) in the effect display device 11, a button effect as an operation effect that changes the effect mode (display mode) based on the operation of the effect button BT. Is configured to run. The effect display device 11 of the present embodiment functions as an operation effect executing means for executing a button effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C, the button effect of the present embodiment displays a meter image MG that simulates a meter (gauge) that is completely turned off, and includes a plurality of meter images MG (this embodiment). Then, it is executed in such a manner that the sections M1 to M6 sectioned in six steps) are sequentially displayed on the stage display device 11 in such a manner that the sections M1 to M6 are turned on based on the operation of the stage button BT.

  If explaining it in detail, the initial stage as an initial stage in the button stage is an effect mode in which the sections M1 to M6 constituting the meter image MG are all turned off. The first effect stage in the button effect is an effect mode in which the section M1 among the sections M1 to M6 constituting the meter image MG is turned on while the sections M2 to M6 are turned off.

  The second effect stage in the button effect is an effect mode in which the sections M1 and M2 among the sections M1 to M6 constituting the meter image MG are turned on while the sections M3 to M6 are turned off. The third effect stage in the button effect is an effect mode in which the sections M1 to M3 among the sections M1 to M6 constituting the meter image MG are turned on while the sections M4 to M6 are turned off.

  The fourth effect stage in the button effect is an effect mode in which the sections M1 to M4 among the sections M1 to M6 constituting the meter image MG are turned on while the sections M5 and M6 are turned off. The fifth effect stage in the button effect is a state in which the sections M1 to M5 among the sections M1 to M6 constituting the meter image MG are turned on while the section M6 is turned off. The final effect stage (sixth effect stage) as the final stage of the button effect is an effect mode in which all of the sections M1 to M6 constituting the meter image MG are turned on.

  In addition, there are a successful effect pattern in which the effect stage of the button effect reaches the final effect stage and a failure effect pattern in which the effect stage of the button effect does not reach the final effect stage. .

  It should be noted that the effect stage of the button effect can shift to the next effect stage when a specific condition is reached in which the operation time during which the effect button BT is continuously operated reaches a predetermined time t set in advance. Here, “the effect button BT is operated continuously” means that the effect button BT is moved from the non-operation state to the operation state by the player, and the operation state is maintained without being released. Means that. That is, the state in which the effect button BT is continuously operated is a state in which the operation detection signal is continuously output from the effect button BT.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the gaming machine of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a result effect that notifies the player of the execution result of the button effect after the button effect ends. ing. As a result of the button effect, the effect display device 11 displays an image (for example, an image GK1 imitating a character string of “success!”) That informs that the execution result of the button effect is a successful effect pattern. There is a successful result presentation to be performed. As the result effect of the button effect, an image informing that the execution result of the button effect is a failure effect pattern (for example, an image GK2 imitating a character string “failure...”) Is displayed on the effect display device 11. There is a failure result production performed by

Next, the control configuration of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire machine of the gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the gaming machine. The effect control board 31 controls the execution of various game effects according to the control command output by the main control board 30. That is, the effect control board 31 is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) and the light emission of a lamp (not shown). The mode and the sound output mode of the speaker are controlled. Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.

First, the main control board 30 will be described.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, a main control RAM 30c that can write and read necessary data, And a random number generation circuit 30d. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a, the main control ROM 30b, the main control RAM 30c, and the random number generation circuit 30d are integrated on one chip to constitute a microprocessor. To the main control CPU 30a, various switches SW1 to SW4 are connected so as to be able to input a detection signal output by detecting a game ball. Further, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, a normal symbol display device 16, and a normal symbol hold display device 16a are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Various solenoids SOL1 and SOL2 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating one value for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The numerical values that can be taken by the hardware random numbers are all 65536 integer values from 0 to 65535. The hardware random number is used as a jackpot determination random number used for jackpot determination, and as a universal hit determination random number used for determination per hit.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) in which various software random number values are updated every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle) and stored in the main control RAM 30c. The control cycle of the main control CPU 30a is, for example, 4 ms, which is longer than the time for which the value of the hardware random number is updated by one.

  The software random number is used as a special figure distribution random number used when determining the type of jackpot (special jackpot symbol) when the jackpot determination is affirmative. Note that the random numbers for special figure distribution are all 100 kinds of integer values from 0 to 99, and are individually associated with the big hit symbols of all 100 types of special figures described above. Further, the software random number is used as a reach determination random number used for reach determination (reach lottery) for determining whether or not to allow execution of the reach effect when a negative determination is made in the jackpot determination. The software random number is used as a variation pattern distribution random number used when selecting a later-described variation pattern.

  The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a probability change flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine is a probability change state is set. The probability variation flag is set to “0” when not in the probability variation state, and is set to “1” in the probability variation state. In addition, the main control RAM 30c stores an operation flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine is a variable state is set. The operation flag is set to “0” when not in the variable state, while being set to “1” when in the variable state.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (a big hit determination value, a reach determination value, a normal hit determination value, etc.). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot determination, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. In the present embodiment, all 165 values from 0 to 164 are set as the jackpot determination values for the uncertain change state, and the probability of affirmative determination in the jackpot determination is 165/65536. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state is set to a total of 1650 values obtained by adding the total of 1485 values of 165 to 1484 to the 165 values. The probability of being 1650/65536.

  The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach determination, and is determined from numerical values that the reach determination random number can take. The judgment value per common figure is a judgment value used in the judgment per common figure, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random number for judgment per common figure. It should be noted that the number of judgment values per common map varies depending on whether or not there is a variable state. Specifically, 16384 numbers from 0 to 16383 are determined as the standard values per normal map for the invariant state. On the other hand, 65535 numbers from 0 to 65534 are determined as the standard values for the changing state.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, light effect, sound effect) between the start of the change of the symbol (special drawing and decoration) and the final display of the symbol (special drawing and decoration). It is a pattern that serves as a base, and the variation content (effect content) and variation time (effect time) of the symbol variation game can be specified. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns are classified into variation patterns for jackpot variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation.

  The big hit fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when an affirmative determination is made in the big hit determination. Then, in the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop in the special figure variation game. In the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect in the decorative drawing variation game.

  The outlier reach fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when an affirmative determination is made in the reach determination rather than an affirmative determination in the big hit determination. In the outlier reach fluctuation, in the special figure fluctuation game, the off symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, in the outlier reach variation, in the decorative drawing variation game, the reach symbol is finally displayed through the reach effect, and finally the stop symbol is displayed.

  The deviation fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when neither the big hit determination nor the reach determination is affirmed. In the deviation variation, in the special figure variation game, the deviation symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, in the case of deviation variation, in the decorative drawing variation game, the final symbol is finally stopped and displayed without reaching the reach effect.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern for the big hit variation includes a variation pattern HP1 that can specify the variation content for executing the button effect and the result effect described above. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern for losing reach variation includes a variation pattern HP2 that can specify the variation contents for executing the button effect and the result effect described above.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a, the effect control ROM 31b, and the effect control RAM 31c are integrated on one chip to constitute a microprocessor. An effect display device 11 and an effect button BT are connected to the effect control CPU 31a.

  In addition, various information (software random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various software random numbers every predetermined period, and stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c to rewrite the values before the update. Update processing (software random number generation processing) is executed. The effect control CPU 31a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which the symbol variation game is started). The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). The special symbol start process is executed after the special symbol input process ends.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered each of the start winning ports 14 and 15 (step Sa1). That is, in step Sa1, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal to be output when each of the start port switches SW1 and SW2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step Sa1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step Sa1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step Sa2). When the determination result of step Sa2 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  If the determination result at step Sa2 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the reserved memory number and rewrites the reserved memory number (step Sa3). At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to represent the number of reserved memories after the addition of 1.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values, and sets the acquired random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number (step Sa4). . More specifically, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the big hit determination random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, the special figure distribution random value, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number. Are read out from the main control RAM 30c and acquired. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied (step Sb1). In step Sb1, the main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination in step Sb1 when the special figure variable game is not being executed and is not being a big hit game, while the special figure variable game is being executed or during the big hit game. If there is, a negative determination is made in step Sb1. When the determination result of step Sb1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step Sb1 is affirmative (if the execution condition is satisfied), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of reserved memories (step Sb2), and whether the number of reserved memories is greater than 0 (zero). It is determined whether or not (step Sb3). In step Sb3, the main control CPU 30a determines whether there is a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. When the determination result of step Sb3 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step Sb3 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the reserved storage number, and stores various values stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. A random number value (a value of a random number for jackpot determination, a value of a random number for special figure distribution, a value of a random number for reach determination, and a value of a random number for distribution pattern distribution) is acquired (step Sb4). The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to represent the hold memory number after 1 subtraction when the hold memory number is subtracted by 1.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value (step Sb5). More specifically, in step Sb5, the main control CPU 30a reads the value set in the probability variation flag, and specifies whether or not it is in the probability variation state. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value read in step Sb4 described above is a value that matches the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a privilege determination unit that determines whether or not to make a big hit.

  If the determination result in step Sb5 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a confirms the special symbol display device 12 from among the jackpot symbols based on the special diagram based on the special symbol distribution random number value read in the above-described step Sb4. A fixed stop symbol to be stopped is determined (step Sb6). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the big hit variation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number read in step Sb4 described above (step Sb7). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step Sb8.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step Sb5 is negative, the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination as to whether or not the execution of the reach effect is permitted (step Sb9). More specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number obtained from the main control RAM 30c in step Sb4 described above matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result of step Sb9 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviated symbol as a fixed stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 12 (step Sb10). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for variation in reach based on the variation pattern distribution random number read in step Sb4 described above (step Sb11). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step Sb8.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step Sb9 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not confirmed as a fixed stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 (step Sb12). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for deviation variation based on the variation pattern distribution random number value read in step Sb4 described above (step Sb13). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step Sb8.

  In step Sb8, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 at a predetermined timing. The main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the special figure variation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for instructing a special figure. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Note that the main control CPU 30a, in a process different from the special symbol start process, causes the special symbol display device 12 to display the determined fixed stop symbol based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern. Control display content. Further, the main control CPU 30a gives an instruction to stop changing the decoration based on the change time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying the combination of symbols to be confirmed and stopped.

Next, the jackpot game process performed when the main control CPU 30a makes a positive determination in the jackpot determination will be described.
When the big hit variation symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 30a first generates an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect, and outputs it to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). Next, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command for instructing the start of the round game every time the round game is started after the opening effect time set for each jackpot game has elapsed, and the effect control board 31 Output to (production control CPU 31a). Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the big prize opening solenoid SOL2 according to the opening mode (pattern) set for each big win game, thereby opening the big prize opening door 21a with the start of the round game. The special winning opening 21 is opened, and the special winning opening 21 is closed by closing the special winning opening door 21a when any of the end conditions is satisfied. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect and outputs it to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). The main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game by ending the ending effect when the ending effect time has elapsed.

Next, the control executed by the main control CPU 30a regarding the gaming state after the end of the big hit game will be described.
The main control CPU 30a sets a probability variation flag to “1” when giving a probability variation state after the end of the big hit game, and outputs a probability variation command instructing the probability variation state. Further, when giving the probability change state, the main control CPU 30a, after the big hit game is finished, sets the predetermined number of probability change (100 times in the present embodiment) set for the big hit as a predetermined number of times of the predetermined change in the main control RAM 30c. Set in the storage area. The main control CPU 30a decrements the probability variation count by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed. When the value becomes “0”, the probability variation flag is set to “0” at the end of the symbol variation game, and the probability variation does not occur. Output the command.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag when giving the variable state, and outputs an operation command for instructing the variable state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag when not giving the variable state, and outputs a non-operation command instructing the non-variable state.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 30a gives the variable state, after the big hit game is over, the main control CPU 30a uses the variable number of times specified for the big hit (100 times in the present embodiment) as the number of operation times of the main control RAM 30c. Set to a predetermined storage area. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of times of operation every time the symbol variation game is executed, and when the value becomes “0”, the operation flag is set to “0” at the end of the symbol variation game and is not activated. Output the command. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations at the start of the big hit game. As a result, the gaming state during the big hit game becomes the “unchangeable state (normal state) without change”.

Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 30a for normal symbols will be described.
The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a normal symbol input process and a normal symbol start process based on the main control program. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a normal symbol input process and a normal symbol start process every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms).

First, the normal symbol input process will be described.
When the game ball enters the operating gate 19 and the detection signal output from the gate switch SW3 that detects the game ball is input, the main control CPU 30a receives the number of reserved maps stored in the main control RAM 30c. Whether or not the number is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) is determined. When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the general-purpose reserved memory number, and rewrites the general-purpose reserved memory number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 16a so as to represent the number of the usual figure hold memory after one addition.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the random number for determining the normal figure from the random number generation circuit 30d, and stores the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved general figure memory. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the number of the usual figure hold storage exceeding the upper limit number, and does not acquire the value of the random number for the normal figure determination.

Next, the normal symbol start process related to the ordinary game will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a performs a general drawing start condition determination as to whether or not a general game start condition is satisfied. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination of the general chart start condition determination when the general game is not being executed and when the game per game is not in progress (the operation of the open / close blades 17). On the other hand, when the ordinary game is being executed or when the game is being played per ordinary figure, the ordinary drawing start condition determination is negatively determined.

  When the determination result of the general symbol start condition determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the general map start condition determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a performs a general map hold determination as to whether or not the general map hold memory number is greater than “0”. If this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the normal figure hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the general figure hold memory number, and displays the normal figure hold memory number so as to display the updated (after subtraction) general figure hold memory number. The display content of the display device 16a is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a reads the random number for determination per common map stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved common maps. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the read universal figure determination random number value with the universal figure determination value, and makes a universal figure determination as to whether or not both values match. At this time, the main control CPU 30a confirms the operation flag, and in the case of the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a uses the non-variable state normal value per figure. The judgment value per figure is used. By the selection of the determination value per ordinary figure corresponding to the gaming state, the probability of making an affirmative determination (determining probability) in the determination per ordinary figure varies with high probability during the variable state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern for a usual drawing that defines a variation time of the usual game. At this time, when the gaming state is the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a selects the usual variation pattern that defines the first variation time (for example, 5 seconds), while the gaming state is the variation state. In the case of (2), a variation pattern for a normal map is selected that defines a second variation time (for example, 1 second) shorter than the first variation time. By selecting a variation pattern having different variation times according to the gaming state, the variation time of the normal game is shortened during the variation state.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 16 to execute the general game according to the determined variation pattern. Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 16 to stop and display the winning symbol when the affirmative determination for the normal symbol is made when the variation time determined in the variation pattern for the ordinary symbol has elapsed. When the negative determination is made for the normal symbol, the off symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 16 with a fixed stop.

  In addition, when the universal symbol hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the open / close blade 17 according to a predetermined operation pattern after the universal symbol game is over (after the winning symbol is confirmed and stopped). In the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the open / close blade 17 for the first number of times (one time in the present embodiment) for the first time to open (0.2 seconds in the present embodiment). . On the other hand, in the variable speed state, the main control CPU 30a moves the opening / closing blade 17 to the second opening time longer than the first opening time (1.5 seconds in the present embodiment) and more than the first number. The opening operation is performed twice (three times in this embodiment). By controlling the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 17 with different operation patterns according to the gaming state, the opening time of the opening / closing blade 17 becomes longer during the variable state.

Next, various controls executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described.
First, the control (game execution process) performed by the effect control CPU 31a when a variation pattern designation command is input will be described.

  When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a executes the game effect (decorative drawing) that is executed over the change time that can be specified from the change pattern based on the change contents that can be specified from the change pattern specified by the command. The image data for (variable game) is selected.

  In addition, when the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decoration to be displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop according to the command. When the jackpot symbol is designated as the special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination (for example, [777]) that can recognize the jackpot.

  Further, when a special symbol is designated as a misplaced symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a misplaced symbol combination as a decorative diagram. At this time, when the variation pattern that can specify the variation content including the reach effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a uses the symbol combination including the reach symbol combination as a decoration (for example, [121]). To decide. On the other hand, when the variation pattern that can specify the variation content that does not include the reach effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a uses a symbol combination that does not include the reach symbol combination (for example, [123 ] Etc.).

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative drawing variation game on the basis of the selected image data. Explaining in detail, the CPU 31a for effect control measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the decoration variation game of the effect display device 11, and the image display unit based on the measured time and image data. The image displayed on the GH is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 0.015 seconds). Thereafter, when an all symbols stop command is input during the decorative drawing variation game, the effect control CPU 31a displays the determined decoration diagram on the effect display device 11 in a definite stop manner and ends the decorative drawing variation game.

Next, the control (big hit effect process) performed by the effect control CPU 31a when the big hit game is given will be described.
In the big hit effect process, when the opening control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the opening effect and controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect of the determined effect content. To do. In addition, every time the round command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines the content of the effect of the round effect, and controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the round effect of the determined effect content. . Then, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines the content of the ending effect and controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the ending effect of the determined effect content.

Next, the control (effect execution process) performed by the effect control CPU 31a to execute the above-described button effect and result effect will be described.
In the effect execution process, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not one of the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 which are specific variation patterns among a plurality of types of variation patterns is input. When any of the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 is not input, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the button effect and the result effect are not executed, and ends the effect execution process.

  On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a determines the execution of the button effect and the result effect when any of the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 is input. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a obtains the effect distribution random number value from the effect control RAM 31c, and uses the obtained random number value and the variation pattern instructed by the command for pattern distribution. An effect pattern for the button effect is determined with reference to the table TA. The pattern distribution table TA is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the pattern distribution table TA is divided into variation patterns HP1 and HP2, and is used for effect distribution with respect to a successful effect pattern and a failure effect pattern as button effect effects patterns. Random number values are assigned by a predetermined number of numerical values that can be taken by the random number values (all 100 integer values from 0 to 99). According to the distribution mode of the random number values in the pattern distribution table TA, when the variation pattern HP1 is specified, the success effect pattern is determined with a probability of 100/100, while the variation pattern HP2 is determined. Is designated, the failure effect pattern can be determined with a probability of 100/100.

  As described above, an effect stage that is the upper limit reachable in the button effect is specified for each effect pattern. Therefore, the CPU 31a for effect control functions as an upper limit determining means for determining an effect stage that can be changed (movable) in the button effect. If the negative determination is made in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a determines the failure stage pattern as an upper limit for the stage stage preceding the final stage (sixth stage).

  When the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value (information) that can specify the determined effect pattern in the pattern flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a can specify the determined effect pattern by referring to the value of the pattern flag. Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value (information) that can specify that the effect stage of the button effect is the initial effect stage in the effect stage flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a can specify which of the first to sixth effect stages is the current effect stage in the button effect by referring to the value of the effect stage flag.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 31a notifies the player that the button effect is started when a predetermined period T1 elapses from the start of the symbol variation game (input of the variation pattern designation command). The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the introduction effect to be displayed is displayed. The introductory effect is an effect display of an image (for example, an image imitating a character string such as “Press and hold the button”) for notifying the operation mode (operating method) of the effect button BT requested to the player in the button effect. It is executed in a manner that is displayed on the device 11. The effect control CPU 31a executes the introduction effect over the period T2 after the period T1 has elapsed. The introduction effect of the present embodiment is an instruction effect for instructing the player to operate the effect button BT, and the effect display device 11 functions as an instruction effect execution means for executing the introduction effect.

  When the period T2 has elapsed since the introduction effect was started, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the meter image MG at the initial effect stage is displayed, and starts the button effect.

  In addition, the production control CPU 31a sets an operation reception period T3 for accepting an operation of the production button BT as the meter image MG starts to be displayed. More specifically, the effect control CPU 31a sets a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) in the operation reception period timer stored in the effect control RAM 31c when the button effect is started. Then, the CPU 31a for effect control subtracts the time corresponding to the control cycle from the time set in the operation reception period timer for every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 0.015 seconds) and resets (updates). Perform the process. The effect control CPU 31a ends the operation reception period T3 on condition that the time set in the operation reception period timer becomes 0 (zero) as a result of the subtraction.

  In addition, during the setting of the operation reception period T3, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to change (shift) the effect stage of the meter image MG according to the time during which the effect button BT is continuously operated. This will be described in detail below.

  When the operation control signal is started and the operation control signal is not input from the effect button BT in the operation reception period T3, the effect control CPU 31a continuously operates the effect button BT. The measurement of the continuous detection time indicating the detected time (period) is started. More specifically, the production control CPU 31a adds the time corresponding to the control cycle to the continuous detection time stored in the production control RAM 31c every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 0.015 seconds), and re- Perform processing to set (update).

  When the operation detection signal is not input in the state where the operation detection signal is input from the effect button BT, the effect control CPU 31a ends the measurement of the continuous detection time. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a sets 0 (zero) to the continuation detection time stored in the effect control RAM 31c and clears (resets) it. With such a configuration, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the operation of the effect button BT once started in the operation reception period T3 is interrupted, the continuous detection time being measured is reset and a new measurement is performed. Start (resume).

  At this time, the effect control CPU 31a does not change (reset) the value of the effect stage flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, even when the operation of the effect button BT is interrupted during the operation reception period T3, the effect stage of the button effect changes, that is, toward the final effect stage or the initial effect stage. It is designed not to migrate.

  Then, as a result of adding to the continuation detection time, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the transition control condition as the specific condition is satisfied when the continuation detection time reaches a predetermined time t. When the transition control condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to shift (progress) the effect stage of the button effect to the next stage according to the current effect stage of the button effect and the determined effect pattern. Execute the transfer lottery.

  More specifically, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the effect stage flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and identifies the current effect stage in the button effect. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a executes different control depending on whether the specified button effect effect stage is the initial effect stage to the fourth effect stage or the fifth effect stage.

First, the case where the effect stage of the button effect is any one of the initial effect stage to the fourth effect stage will be described.
When the stage stage of the button stage stage is from the initial stage stage to the fourth stage stage, the CPU 31a for effect control acquires the random value for transition lottery from the RAM 31c for effect control and specifies the value of the acquired random number. Based on the performance pattern and the performance stage, the transition lottery is executed with reference to the first transition lottery table TB. The first transition lottery table TB is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the first transition lottery table TB is divided into a button effect production pattern and first to fifth production stages as the next stage, for winning and non-winning the transition lottery. On the other hand, a predetermined number of random numbers for transfer lottery are distributed among the numerical values that can be taken by the random number values (all 255 integer values from 0 to 254).

  For convenience of explanation, FIG. 8 shows the number of random numbers for transfer lottery assigned to “winning for transfer lottery”. According to the first transition lottery table TB, for example, when the current production stage is the initial stage, and the failure production pattern is determined, the transition lottery is won with a probability of 255/64. When the successful production pattern is determined, the winning lottery is won with a probability of 255/85.

  According to the distribution mode of the random number values in the first transition lottery table TB, in the case of the same production stage, it is better when the successful production pattern is determined than when the failure production pattern is decided. It is easy to win the transition lottery. Further, according to the first transition lottery table TB, the current lottery is won in the order of the initial stage of production: the first stage of production <the first stage of production <the second stage of production <the third stage of production <the fourth stage of production. It has become difficult. That is, in the button effect of this embodiment, it becomes difficult to move to the next stage as the effect stage progresses. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a executes the transition lottery at a rate corresponding to the number of times the transition control condition is established, and the transition lottery is performed at a higher rate as the effect stage of the button effect is closer to the final effect stage. Not elected.

  The effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the lighting state of the meter image MG becomes the next effect stage when the transition lottery is won. For example, when the effect control CPU 31a is elected to shift to the first effect stage, the meter image MG is configured from the state where the sections M1 to M6 constituting the meter image MG are completely turned off (initial effect stage). The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to change to the state (first effect stage) in which the partition M1 is lit among the partitions M1 to M6. In addition, when the transition control lottery using the first transition lottery table TB is won, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value (information) indicating the stage of transition after the transition to the stage flag.

  On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as not to change the effect stage and does not change the effect stage flag when the transfer lottery using the first transition lottery table TB is not won. Do not update. Next, the effect control CPU 31a sets 0 (zero) to the continuation detection time stored in the effect control RAM 31c and clears (resets) it. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a newly starts measuring the continuous detection time.

Next, a case where the current effect stage in the button effect is the fifth effect stage will be described.
When the transition control condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a adds 1 to the number of receptions stored in the effect control RAM 31c and stores it. The effect control CPU 31a can specify the number of times that the transition control condition is satisfied after the transition to the fifth effect stage by referring to the number of times of reception.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a obtains the value of the random number for transition lottery from the effect control RAM 31c, and based on the value of the random number, the number of receptions after 1 addition, and the specified effect pattern, The transfer lottery is executed with reference to the transfer lottery table TC. The transition lottery performed with reference to the second transition lottery table TC is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift the stage stage of the button stage from the fifth stage to the sixth stage (final stage). The second transition lottery table TC is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the second transition lottery table TC is divided into a button production effect pattern and the number of times the transition control condition is accepted, and the transition to the winning and non-winning transition lottery is performed. The random numbers for lottery are assigned by a predetermined number from the numerical values that can be taken by the random number values (all 255 integer values from 0 to 254).

  For convenience of explanation, FIG. 9 shows the number of random numbers for transfer lottery assigned to “winning for transfer lottery”. According to the second transition lottery table TC, for example, when the number of receptions is 1 to 4 times, the probability is 1/255, and when it is 5 times or 6 times, the probability is 13/255. You can win the lottery. And according to the distribution mode of the random number values in the second transition lottery table TC, it becomes easier to win the transition lottery as the number of receptions increases.

  Further, according to the second transition lottery table TC, when the failure production pattern is determined, the transition lottery is not won regardless of the number of times of acceptance. In other words, the production control CPU 31a determines that the transition lottery is not won when the failure production pattern has been determined and the production stage of the production button BT has reached the fifth production stage which is the upper limit. Yes.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the lighting state of the meter image MG becomes the next effect stage when the transition lottery is won. In other words, when the effect control CPU 31a is elected to shift to the sixth effect stage, the meter image MG is configured from the state in which the sections M1 to M5 constituting the meter image MG are turned on (fifth effect stage). The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to shift to a state in which the sections M1 to M6 are all lit (sixth effect stage).

  In addition, when the transition lottery using the second transition lottery table TC is won, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value (information) indicating the sixth effect stage in the effect stage flag. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a does not start measuring the new continuous detection time, and ends the measurement of the continuous detection time.

  On the other hand, when the transition lottery using the second transition lottery table TC is not won, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as not to change the effect stage, and updates the effect stage flag. Not performed. Next, the effect control CPU 31a sets 0 (zero) to the continuation detection time stored in the effect control RAM 31c and clears (resets) it. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a newly starts measuring the continuous detection time.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, by performing the control in the operation reception period T <b> 3, the operation (depression) of the effect button BT is started and ended. The transition control condition is established at every specified time t. When the stage stage of the button stage is from the initial stage to the fourth stage, the transition lottery is executed with reference to the first transition lottery table TB every time the transition control condition is satisfied (in the drawing). In this case, it is indicated as “Transition lottery”). Further, when the effect stage of the button effect is the fifth effect stage, the number of times of acceptance is counted every time the transition control condition is satisfied, and the transition is made with reference to the second transition lottery table TC according to the number of times of acceptance. A lottery is executed (shown as “transfer lottery” in the figure). Thus, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, every time the specified time t elapses while the production button BT is continuously operated, that is, while it is operated in a so-called “long press” operation mode. The transition control condition is established, and the transition lottery is performed each time the transition control condition is established.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the result effect to be continuously projected when the operation reception period T3 is ended when the time set in the operation reception period timer becomes 0 (zero). The display content of the display device 11 is controlled.

  More specifically, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the effect stage flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and specifies the effect stage of the button effect at the end of the operation reception period T3. When the specified effect stage is the sixth effect stage, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the image GK1 is displayed over the period T4 after the operation reception period T3 has passed, and the success result. The production is executed. On the other hand, when the specified effect stage is the initial effect stage to the fifth effect stage, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display the image GK2 over the period T4 after the operation reception period T3 has elapsed. The display content is controlled, and the failure result effect is executed.

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the symbol variation game is executed according to the variation content designated by the variation pattern designation command.
As described above, the successful effect pattern of the button effect can be determined on the condition that the variation pattern HP1 for jackpot variation is determined. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the symbol variation game of this time is a big hit variation from the situation where the production stage of the button production reaches the sixth stage of production and the situation where the success result production is executed accordingly. It can be recognized definitely. On the other hand, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, from the situation where the stage stage of the button stage does not reach the sixth stage stage (final stage stage) and the situation where the failure result stage is executed along with this, It can be recognized that there is a case where the symbol variation game is a big hit variation and a case where the symbol variation game is a loss reach variation. It should be noted that, when the variation pattern HP1 is determined, the situation where the button effect stage does not reach the sixth stage is caused by not winning the lottery for transition to the sixth stage in the operation reception period T3. obtain.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 31a that receives the operation detection signal from the effect button BT functions as an operation detection unit that detects that the effect button BT has been operated. Further, the effect control CPU 31a causes the button effect to be generated every time when the transition control condition is satisfied when the transition control condition is reached when the continuous detection time of the operation of the effect button BT reaches a predetermined time t. It functions as a change determination means for executing a transition lottery as a change determination as to whether or not to change the production stage. Furthermore, the effect control CPU 31a functions as an operation effect control means for controlling the effect display device 11 so that the effect stage of the button effect changes on condition that the transition lottery is won.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The effect button BT is continuously operated by the player, and as a result, the transition control condition is reached in which the operation time of the effect button BT (that is, the continuous detection time) reaches a predetermined time t, Every time the transition control condition is satisfied, a transition lottery is executed as to whether or not to change the stage stage of the button effect. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the effect stage of the button effect is shifted on condition that the transition lottery is won. For this reason, every time the operation time of the effect button BT reaches the specified time t, the effect stage of the button effect may change. For this reason, the player can be motivated to continuously operate the effect button BT, and the interest of the button effect can be improved.

  (2) Since the stage stage of the button stage is changed toward the final stage stage according to the operation time (continuation detection time) of the stage button BT, it becomes a game stage that is easy for the player to understand. A willingness to continue operating the BT can be provided.

  (3) The production stage of the button production changes with a probability (ratio) corresponding to the number of times that the operation time of the production button BT has reached the specified time t. For this reason, it is possible to give variation to the change in the production stage, and to increase the willingness to continuously operate the production button BT.

(4) Since the stage of the button production is closer to the final stage of production, the stage of production is more difficult to change, and the willingness to continue to operate the production button BT can be further increased.
(5) When the production stage of the button production reaches the final production stage, it can be recognized that it is a big hit (with a privilege). Therefore, it is possible to increase a willingness to continuously operate the effect button BT for a player who expects to be a big hit.

  (6) The transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the final rendering stage in the button rendering becomes easier to win with a higher probability as the number of transition control conditions established (number of receptions) after the transition to the fifth rendering stage increases. . Therefore, the willingness to operate the production button BT can be increased.

  (7) In the operation reception period T3, even if the operation of the effect button BT is interrupted, the effect stage of the button effect is not changed. Therefore, a player who has mistakenly or intentionally stopped the operation of the effect button BT can be motivated to continuously operate the effect button BT.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-As the contents of the introductory effect, a plurality of types of effect contents with different jackpot reliability (expectation with benefits) may be provided. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a selects the effect content of the introduction effect based on the determination result of the big hit determination by the main control CPU 30a, and controls the effect display device 11 based on the selected effect content to execute the introduction effect. It is good to let them. Further, the effect control CPU 31a may execute a transition lottery (transition determination) so as to obtain a winning probability according to the effect content of the selected introduction effect. According to this configuration, since the jackpot reliability is notified by the contents of the effect of the introduction effect, it is possible to pay attention to the contents of the effect of the introduction effect and improve the interest of the player. And since the transition lottery is won with a probability (ratio) according to the contents of the introductory effect, variation in the stage of the button effect is varied according to the introductory effect contents, and the player's interest is improved. it can. In this example, the CPU 31a for effect control functions as an instruction effect selection unit and an instruction effect control unit.

  The effect control CPU 31a may change the effect stage of the button effect toward the initial effect stage on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation of the effect button BT is no longer detected in the operation reception period T3. Good. According to this configuration, when the effect button BT is not operated, the effect stage of the button effect is changed toward the initial effect stage. Therefore, the willingness to continue operating the effect button BT can be increased so that the effect stage is changed toward the final effect stage.

  -As an effect stage which becomes the upper limit which can be reached in a button effect, you may provide three or more kinds of effect patterns which specify a mutually different effect stage. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a varies the selection ratio depending on whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is for jackpot variation, so that the effect stage as the upper limit approaches the final effect stage. You may make it so that a big hit reliability becomes high.

The effect control CPU 31a may execute the lottery every time the transition control condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times that is a plurality of times.
The effect control CPU 31a may shift the effect stage of the button effect to two or more stages based on the establishment of the one transition control condition.

The CPU 31a for effect control may count the number of receptions in the initial effect stage to the fourth effect stage, similarly to the fifth effect stage, and may execute the transition lottery with the winning probability corresponding to the counting result.
The CPU 31a for effect control may execute the transition lottery with a constant winning probability regardless of the number of receptions in the fifth effect stage. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a does not have to count the number of receptions.

  When the production control CPU 31a determines the failure production pattern, and the production stage has reached the fifth production stage, the production control CPU 31a decides that the production stage is not shifted without performing the transition lottery. Also good.

-The number of stages of stage production (production mode) in the button production may be 2 to 5 stages, or 7 or more stages.
The effect control CPU 31a may be configured to be able to determine a successful effect pattern on condition that a change pattern designation command for specifying change contents including a reach effect is input. According to this configuration, it is possible to recognize that the reach effect is executed as a privilege when the effect stage of the button effect reaches the final effect stage. The effect control CPU 31a may be configured to be able to determine a successful effect pattern on the condition that a special figure ZA (big hit ZA) is designated. According to this configuration, when the stage stage of the button stage reaches the final stage stage, it can be recognized that a big hit ZA to which a variable state is given as a privilege is generated. In this way, a privilege advantageous to the player may be changed.

-One or both of the introduction effect and the result effect may be omitted.
The operation means is not limited to the production button BT, and may be configured by combining one or a plurality of operation levers, touch sensors, trackballs, keys having a predetermined shape, and the like.

-You may change the effect mode of the operation effect. For example, the character or color displayed as the background image in the effect display device 11 may be changed stepwise.
The operation effect is, instead of or in addition to the display effect in the effect display device 11, for example, changing the effect mode (music, sound effect, etc.) of the sound effect by the speaker, or the effect of the light emission effect by the light emitter such as LED. You may perform it, changing a mode. In addition, the operation effect may be executed independently or in combination with the movable body effect by the effect movable body.

  The hold information stored in the main control RAM 30c (information indicating the pending symbol variation game such as the value of various random numbers such as a big hit determination random number and a special figure distribution random number) is stored together with the order stored in the main control RAM 30c. It suffices to store the hold information stored first so as to be able to be specified. For example, as a method of storing the hold information in the main control RAM 30c, the hold information is stored in order from the front of the vacant storage area in the hold information storage area, and the hold information is stored first. The storage information indicating the storage area is stored in the main control RAM 30c. At the start of the symbol variation game, the hold information is read from the storage area indicated by the storage information stored in the main control RAM 30c, and the stored contents of the storage area are erased. Thereafter, there is a method of storing storage information indicating the storage area in which the hold information is stored next in the main control RAM 30c.

  -You may change the type of jackpot. For example, a jackpot in which the probability variation prescribed count and the variable variation prescribed count are different, or a non-probability variant jackpot that does not give a probability variation state after the jackpot game ends may be provided. Moreover, you may change the content of the jackpot game generated with a jackpot. Here, the contents of the big hit game include the round specified time, the round specified number of times, the opening time, the number of opening times, and the closing time of the big winning opening 21 in each round game.

  -While the first special figure variation game is executed in response to the detection of the game ball entering the first start winning opening 14, the second special is triggered by the detection of the game ball entering the second start winning opening 15. A figure variation game may be played. In this case, the second special figure changing game may be executed in preference to the first special figure changing game, and each special figure is arranged in the order of entering the first start winning opening 14 and the second starting winning opening 15. A variable game may be executed.

  The main control CPU 30a may output a control command capable of specifying the hit type instead of the special figure designation command. This control command is a command set for each hit type, and the type of special figure cannot be specified. Further, when a variation pattern is set for each winning type, the effect control CPU 31a may grasp the winning type based on the changing pattern designation command.

The presentation control board 31 may be a sub-integrated control board, and a display control board that specially controls the presentation display device 11 may be provided separately from the presentation control board 31.
The present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine that uses only special drawings. In this case, a special figure may be displayed on the effect display device 11.

Hereinafter, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be additionally described.
(B) Based on the determination results of the instruction effect execution means for executing the instruction effect for instructing the player to operate the operation means and the privilege determination means for determining whether there is a privilege advantageous to the player, An instruction effect selecting means for selecting the effect contents; and an instruction effect control means for controlling the instruction effect executing means based on the effect contents selected by the instruction effect selecting means to execute the instruction effect. The content of the production includes a plurality of content with different expectations of the benefit, and the change determination means affirmatively determines the change determination at a rate according to the content of the effect selected by the instruction effect selection means. It is preferable to do.

  (B) The operation effect control means changes the operation effect effect mode toward the initial stage on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation detecting means no longer detected the operation of the operation means. Is preferred.

  BT ... button for effect (operation means), 11 ... effect display device (operation effect execution means, instruction effect execution means), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... CPU for main control (privilege determination means), 31 ... effect control board , 31a ... CPU for effect control (operation detection means, change determination means, operation effect control means, upper limit determination means, instruction effect selection means, instruction effect control means).

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine that executes an operation effect that changes the effect mode based on an operation of an operation means that can be operated by a player,
An operation effect executing means for executing the operation effect;
Operation detecting means for detecting that the operating means has been operated;
Change determination means for executing a change determination as to whether or not to change the effect mode each time the specific condition is satisfied, triggered by the establishment of a specific condition when the detection time of the operation of the operation means reaches a predetermined time. When,
An operation effect control means for controlling the operation effect execution means so that the effect mode changes on condition that the determination result of the change determination means is affirmative. In the operation mode of the operation effect, there is a multi-stage production mode from the initial stage to the final stage,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the change determination unit determines whether or not to change the effect mode to an effect mode after the next stage when the specific condition is satisfied.   The change determination means makes an affirmative determination of the change determination at a rate according to the number of times the specific condition is satisfied, and the change determination is performed at a higher rate as the operation mode effect mode is closer to the final mode. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a negative determination is made. Privilege determination means for determining presence or absence of a privilege advantageous to the player;
An upper limit determining means for determining an upper limit effect mode that can be changed in the operation effect;
The upper limit determining means is configured to determine, as an upper limit, the stage of the stage before the final stage when the bonus determining means determines that there is no bonus,
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the change determination unit makes a negative determination on the change determination when the effect mode of the operation effect has reached the upper limit effect mode determined by the upper limit determination unit.