JP2015198978A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to easily recognize a prior determination result relating to determination on whether or not a special game is executed from movement of a performance accessory.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko game machine, for example, when acquisition information is acquired during pattern variation, the acquisition information is stored as information for holding special pattern determination, and prior determination relating to the special pattern determination is performed based on the acquisition information. Then, the performance accessory may operate for the amount of time corresponding to the prior determination result.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a rendering accessory configured to be movable.

  In a pachinko machine, when a game ball wins at the starting port, it is determined whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is executed, and a special symbol indicating the result of the determination is displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display. The symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, when a special symbol indicating that it is determined that the special game is to be executed is stopped and displayed, a special game that opens the normally closed big prize opening is performed. Some game machines of this type make a prior determination regarding whether or not to execute a special game and determine whether or not to execute a special game prior to the start of variable symbol display. Some have a function of performing a so-called hold prefetch effect according to the determination result (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is shown that the determination for deciding whether or not to execute a special game is pending in order to give the player a sense of expectation that it may be a big hit. The reserved image may be displayed in a display mode (color or shape) different from normal.

  In addition, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 includes a director that is configured to be rotatable, and this director may be displayed in a manner that suggests shifting to a short-time gaming state, When a display suggesting that the number of short-time games is increased is performed, the operation may be performed to enhance the effect.

JP2013-154050A

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the director does not play any role of suggesting a preliminary determination result, so it is difficult for the player to guess the preliminary determination result from the movement of the director. It was.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player can easily infer the result of a pre-determination regarding the determination as to whether or not to execute a special game from the movement of the director. .

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

  The gaming machine according to the present invention executes an acquisition means for acquiring acquisition information in response to establishment of an acquisition condition, and whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means. A special game determination means for determining the symbol, and when the determination by the special game determination means is performed, the symbol display control means for displaying the symbol indicating the result of the determination after the symbol display means is variably displayed on the symbol display means, When a symbol indicating that the special game is executed is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the special game executing means for executing the special game is displayed on the symbol display means. If the acquisition information is acquired by the acquisition means while being variably displayed, the acquisition information is used as information for holding the determination by the special game determination means. Based on the acquired information acquired by the acquiring means, prior determination means for making a prior determination regarding the determination prior to the determination by the special game determination means, and prior determination of the prior determination means In accordance with the determination result, an information display for displaying suggestion information that suggests an operation time of the effect agent when the effect agent control means for operating the effect agent for a predetermined period of time and the operation of the effect agent are started. And when the pre-determined result indicating that the special game is determined by the special game determining means is obtained, the ratio of the predetermined period set to a relatively long time is The predetermined period is higher than the ratio set to a relatively short time.

  According to this invention, it is possible for the player to easily infer the result of the prior determination regarding the determination as to whether or not to execute the special game from the movement of the director.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 A plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. Explanatory diagram illustrating various random numbers used for special symbol determination Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern table used for selection of a fluctuation pattern Explanatory drawing for demonstrating operation | movement of the production actor 7 1st explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the attitude | position change of the production actor 7 2nd explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the attitude | position change of the production actor 7 Explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production which uses the production actor 7 together Explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production which uses the production actor 7 together Explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production which uses the production actor 7 together Explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production which uses the production actor 7 together Explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production which uses the production actor 7 together Explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production which uses the production actor 7 together The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus with which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the game control board 100 A block diagram showing a configuration example of the main RAM 103 and various information stored in the main RAM 103 Detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the first start port switch processing in step S21 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the prior determination process in step S218 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of jackpot determination processing in step S309 in FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S310 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S319 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the game state setting process performed at the time of jackpot game end The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the production control board 130 Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the hold command reception process in step S103 of FIG. 28 is a detailed flowchart of the change effect start process in step S108 in FIG. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the suggestion target production | presentation selection table used for the process which determines the kind of production which suggests generation | occurrence | production by the return action of the production | presentation actor 7 Detailed flowchart of the accessory operation control process in step S13 of FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrates the case where the 2nd starting port 12 is provided as a starting port which starts a 2nd special symbol determination, a normal electric accessory is used as a starting port which starts a 2nd special symbol determination. You may provide the start port which a game ball can win regardless of whether it act | operated. As an example of such a configuration, a configuration in which a game ball that has passed through a specific area wins alternately at the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 is given as an example. In addition, a configuration in which either one of the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 can win a game ball is easier to win than the other (for example, the game ball is first started Another example is a configuration in which a sorting member that is distributed to the mouth 11 or the second starter 12 is operated so that the first starter 11 can easily win a prize.

  The special winning opening 13 is a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the big prize opening 13. The special winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the jackpot game in which the above-mentioned plate is operated to open the jackpot 13. Is executed. During the jackpot game, the big prize opening until a predetermined condition (in this embodiment, nine game balls won in the big prize opening 13 or 29.5 seconds have passed since the big prize opening 13 was opened) is satisfied. A long open round game that is closed after 13 is maintained in the open state is executed a predetermined number of times at predetermined time intervals.

  In this way, since the big prize opening 13 is opened long during the jackpot game, the player can make more awards by making a right strike during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played. You can get a sphere.

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

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

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

[Configuration example of presentation means of pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 5, a speaker 24, an effect accessory 7, a panel lamp 25, and the like for performing various effects. Further, the frame member 3 incorporates a frame lamp 37 (see FIG. 15) not shown in FIG.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and the display screen (hereinafter referred to as “liquid crystal screen”) of the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at a position that is easily visible by the player. On this liquid crystal screen, for example, a decorative symbol for informing the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a reserved image (hold icon) displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held, etc. An effect image including various display objects is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting music, sound, sound effects, etc. in synchronism with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display device 5 or asynchronously.

  The director 7 is disposed in front of and on the side of the liquid crystal screen. The effect accessory 7 incorporates a light emitting element (for example, LED). The effect character 7 performs a predetermined effect by both or one of the movement and light of the character itself. In the present embodiment, the director 7 is formed in a shape imitating a sword, and an initial posture in which the sword appears to be almost upright with the sword handle (lower end) as the center of rotation (FIG. 1). Reference) and a rotation posture in which the sword appears to be substantially horizontal (for example, see FIG. 9A-1).

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color.

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

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the first A special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, a game state indicator 47, a round indicator 48 and the like are configured.

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

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

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the round indicator 48 displays the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 during the jackpot game.

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

[Description of judgment method using various random numbers]
Next, a determination method using various random numbers will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating various random numbers used for special symbol determination. In FIG. 4, for convenience of explanation, the range that various random numbers can take is shown narrower than the actual range. This also applies to FIG.

  The jackpot random number illustrated in FIG. 4 (A) is a random number used for jackpot determination for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game, and the probability of determining that the jackpot game is to be executed is relatively low. Each of the low-probability state and the high-probability state with a relatively high probability of being determined to execute the jackpot game is set individually.

  In the present embodiment, one winning value of only “0” is set in advance for the low probability state, and when the game is controlled in the low probability state, the game ball is moved to the first start port 11 (or When the jackpot random number acquired at the timing of winning the second start opening 12) matches the winning value, it is determined that the jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, regarding the high probability state, three winning values “0” to “2” are set in advance, and when the game is controlled in the high probability state, the game ball moves to the first start port 11 (or When the jackpot random number acquired at the timing of winning the second starting port 12) matches any of these winning values, it is determined that the jackpot game is executed.

  Here, the range that the jackpot random number can take is “0” to “200” in both the low probability state and the high probability state. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability state is 1/200, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is 3/200. For this reason, in this embodiment, it is likely to be a big hit three times in the high probability state compared to the low probability state.

  When it is determined that the jackpot is based on the jackpot random number (executes the jackpot game), the symbol random number obtained together with the jackpot random number at the time of winning the start opening is the winning value set in advance for each jackpot type. A process for determining the type of jackpot is performed based on which of the winning values matches.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4B, in the present embodiment, two types of bonuses per 15R probability variation and per 4R probability variation are prepared as the types of jackpots based on the first start opening winning.

  In the present embodiment, the range that can be taken by the symbol random number acquired when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 is “0” to “199”. Since 40 winning values of “0” to “39” are assigned for 15R probability variation, 15R probability variation is obtained at a ratio of 40/200 (= 20%). Further, since 160 winning values of “40” to “199” are assigned with respect to the 4R probability variation, it becomes the 4R probability variation at a rate of 160/200 (= 80%).

  On the other hand, as exemplified in FIG. 4C, the types of jackpots by the second start opening winning are also the same two types as the first starting opening winning, and when the game ball wins the second starting opening 12 The possible range of the acquired symbol random number is also “0” to “199”. Since 100 winning values of “0” to “99” are assigned per 15R probability variation, the ratio is 15R probability variation at a rate of 100/200 (= 50%). Further, since 100 winning values of “100” to “199” are assigned with respect to the 4R probability variation, the 4R probability variation becomes 100/200 (= 50%).

  Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game is controlled in one of three game states of “normal game state”, “probability game state”, and “latent game state”.

  The “normal game state” is a normal game state in which special symbol determination is performed in a low probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is relatively low and a so-called electric chew support function is not provided. In the normal gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/200: see FIG. 4A). Also, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/12), and the normal symbol variation time is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second × 1 time).

  The “probability changing gaming state” is a gaming state in which special symbol determination is performed in a high probability state where the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is relatively high and an electric chew support function is provided. In the probability variation gaming state, the probability that it is determined that the jackpot game is executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 3/200: see FIG. 4A). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times). The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured as a so-called ST machine in which the probability variation state with the electric support continues until the special symbol determination and the special symbol variation display are performed 70 times after the special game is finished.

  Note that the probability variation gaming state is a gaming state in which a variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is relatively short is more easily selected than when the game is controlled in the normal gaming state. That is, the probability variation gaming state is a gaming state in which a so-called variable time reduction function is enabled.

  In the “latent game state”, special symbol determination is performed in a high probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is relatively high as in the probability variation game state, and an electric chew support function is added as in the normal game state It is a gaming state that is not played.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “per 15R probability variation” or “per 4R probability variation” is the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display). When the game is stopped and displayed on the device 42), the game is controlled in the probability variation game state after a big hit game including 15 (or 4) long open round games is performed. This probability variation gaming state is continued until the special symbol determination and the symbol variation display are performed 70 times unless it is determined that the game is controlled by the jackpot when the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state.

  After the jackpot game is over, if the result of the special symbol determination is not “big hit” even if the special symbol determination and the symbol variation display are performed 70 times, the special symbol determination and the symbol variation display are performed four times. The game is controlled in the latent game state until it is received, and when the determination results of the four special symbol determinations are all “lost”, the game state is returned to the normal game state.

  In addition, when the judgment result of the special symbol judgment becomes “hit” when the game is controlled in the probability variation game state or the latent game state, after the jackpot game corresponding to the “hit” is finished, The game is controlled in the probability variation game state.

  By the way, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing”, the following determination process regarding the reach random number is performed. In other words, if it is determined that the game is lost based on the jackpot random number acquired at the time of winning the start opening (does not execute the jackpot game), the reach random number acquired together with the jackpot random number or the design random number at the start opening winning is Whether or not to perform a reach effect using decorative symbols on the liquid crystal screen during the variable symbol display based on which of the pre-set winning values for each presence / absence of the effect matches. Is decided.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4D, 20 winning values “0” to “19” are assigned to “with reach”. For this reason, it is determined that the jackpot game is not executed based on the jackpot random number acquired at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting slot 11 (or the second starting slot 12), and is acquired together with the jackpot random number. When the reached reach random number coincides with any one of “0” to “19”, it is determined to execute the variation effect (reach effect with reach) including the reach effect during the variation display of the special symbol.

  On the other hand, as exemplified in FIG. 4D, 180 winning values of “20” to “199” are assigned for “no reach”. For this reason, it is determined that the jackpot game is not executed based on the jackpot random number acquired at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting slot 11 (or the second starting slot 12), and is acquired together with the jackpot random number. When the reached reach random number coincides with any one of “20” to “199”, it is determined to execute a variation effect (reach-free effect) that does not include a reach effect during the special symbol variation display.

  Note that the reach random number range is “0” to “199” in the present embodiment, and 20 winning values “0” to “19” are assigned to “with reach”, so 20 A variable effect including a reach effect is performed at a ratio of / 200 (= 10%). In addition, since 180 winning values of “20” to “199” are assigned for “no reach”, a variable effect not including a reach effect is performed at a ratio of 180/200 (= 90%). Become.

  Here, “With Reach” and “Without Reach” indicate modes of variation effects using decorative symbols performed on the liquid crystal screen. During the special symbol variation display, for example, three columns of symbols in which numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction are displayed on the liquid crystal screen, and the special symbol variation display is started. At the same time, these symbols start to scroll from top to bottom, for example. And if there is a reach, there will be a fluctuating effect including a reach effect that will give the player the expectation that there will be three identical decorative symbols on the active line. In such a case, a fluctuating effect that does not include such a reach effect is performed.

[Explanation of special symbol fluctuation pattern]
Next, the variation pattern of the special symbol will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for describing a variation pattern table used for selecting a variation pattern.

  When the game ball wins the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12), the variation used in the variation pattern selection process for selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol together with the jackpot random number, the symbol random number, and the reach random number described above. A pattern random number is acquired. Next, if it is determined that the jackpot is based on the jackpot random number, the type of jackpot is determined based on the design random number, while if it is determined that the game is lost, the reach effect is based on the reach random number. The presence or absence of is determined. Then, based on the variation pattern random number acquired together with the jackpot random number, the design random number, and the reach random number used for these processes, the variation pattern of the special symbol is selected.

  Here, when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the jackpot random number, the variation pattern of the special symbol is selected with reference to the jackpot variation pattern table (see FIG. 5A).

  As exemplified in FIG. 5A, in the jackpot variation pattern table, variation pattern random numbers are associated with variation patterns of special symbols. In this embodiment, the range that the fluctuation pattern random number can take is “0” to “99”. When the variation pattern random number obtained at the time of starting winning a prize together with the jackpot random number matching the winning value illustrated in FIG. 4A matches one of “0” to “1”, the variation time of the special symbol is 30. When the first fluctuation pattern that is second is selected and matches any of “2” to “9”, the second fluctuation pattern that has a fluctuation time of 45 seconds is selected, and any of “10” to “24” is selected. If they coincide with each other, the third variation pattern having a variation time of 60 seconds is selected. In addition, the fourth variation pattern having a variation time of 70 seconds is selected when it matches any of “25” to “44”, and the variation time is matched when it matches any of “45” to “74”. The fifth variation pattern that is 90 seconds is selected, and if it matches any of “75” to “99”, the sixth variation pattern that has a variation time of 120 seconds is selected.

  As described above, since random numbers are associated with the first to sixth variation patterns, in the present embodiment, the first variation pattern is 2/100 (= 2%) in the case of a big hit. The second variation pattern is selected at a rate of 8/100 (= 8%), the third variation pattern is selected at a rate of 15/100 (= 15%), and the fourth variation pattern is 20/100. 100 (= 20%) is selected, the fifth variation pattern is selected at a rate of 30/100 (= 30%), and the sixth variation pattern is selected at a rate of 25/100 (= 25%). .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is lost based on the jackpot random number acquired at the time of winning the start opening, and “with reach” is selected based on the reach random number acquired together with the jackpot random number, the fluctuation pattern for reach is selected. A special symbol variation pattern is selected with reference to the table (see FIG. 5B).

  As illustrated in FIG. 5B, in the reach variation pattern table, the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern of the special symbol are associated with each other. In this embodiment, the range that the fluctuation pattern random number can take is “0” to “99”. If the jackpot random number obtained at the time of winning the starting opening does not match the winning value, and "With Reach" is selected based on the reach random number obtained together with this jackpot random number, it was acquired with these random numbers When the variation pattern random number matches any one of “0” to “34”, the seventh variation pattern whose special symbol variation time is 30 seconds is selected, and when it matches any one of “35” to “59” The eighth variation pattern whose variation time is 45 seconds is selected. In addition, the ninth variation pattern having a variation time of 60 seconds is selected when it matches any of “60” to “79”, and the variation time is selected when it matches any of “80” to “89”. The tenth variation pattern that is 70 seconds is selected, and if it matches any of “90” to “96”, the eleventh variation pattern that has a variation time of 90 seconds is selected, and “97” to “99”. If any one of them matches, the 12th variation pattern whose variation time is 120 seconds is selected.

  In the present embodiment, since the random value is associated with each of the seventh to twelfth variation patterns as described above, the seventh variation pattern is 35/100 (= 35%) in the case where there is losing reach. ), The eighth variation pattern is selected at a rate of 25/100 (= 25%), the ninth variation pattern is selected at a rate of 20/100 (= 20%), and the tenth variation pattern is selected. 10/100 (= 10%) selected, 11th variation pattern selected at 7/100 (= 7%) rate, 12th variation pattern selected at 3/100 (= 3%) rate Is done.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, or when a reach effect is performed that is determined to be lost, refer to the variation pattern tables illustrated in FIGS. Then, a variation pattern is selected regardless of the number of reserved special symbol determination at the start of the variation, in which special symbol determination is performed using various random numbers acquired at the time of winning the start opening. For this reason, when a variation pattern is selected with reference to the jackpot variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table, the variation pattern selected at the start of the variation and the variation pattern before the variation starts. It is possible to specify the variation time corresponding to.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the case of a big hit, it is easy to select a variation pattern with a relatively long variation time (see FIG. 5A), and when a reach effect is performed although it is a loss. Is easy to select a variation pattern with a relatively short variation time (see FIG. 5B). For this reason, the player can have a greater expectation for the jackpot as the variation time of the special symbol (= decoration time of the decorative symbol) becomes longer.

  In another embodiment, the variation pattern table for jackpot and the variation pattern table for reach are added to the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the number of reserved special symbol determination at the start of variation is further associated. The obtained variation pattern table may be used. However, in this case, the variation pattern specified by the pre-determination process performed at the time of starting opening prize is not different from the variation pattern specified by the special symbol determination performed at the start of symbol variation corresponding to the starting opening winning. It is preferable to have a configuration. This is to prevent the variation pattern of the special symbol from being accurately determined in advance.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is lost based on the jackpot random number acquired at the time of winning the start opening, and “no reach” is selected based on the reach random number acquired together with the jackpot random number, the fluctuation pattern for loss A special symbol variation pattern is selected with reference to the table (see FIG. 5C).

  As illustrated in FIG. 5C, in the variation pattern table for loss, the presence / absence of time reduction (electric chew support), the number of reserved special symbol determinations at the start of the variation, and the variation pattern of the special symbol correspond to each other. It is attached.

  In a non-time-short state (in this embodiment, a normal gaming state or a latent gaming state), when it is determined that it is not a big hit and it is determined not to perform a reach effect, the player cannot The game ball is launched by aiming at the first starting port 11 by left-handed. On the other hand, when performing special symbol determination based on various random numbers acquired at the time of winning the start opening and starting the variable symbol display, the number of reserved special symbol determination (basically, the first special symbol determination) is If any of “0” to “2” is selected, the 13th variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is 13 seconds is selected, and if the number of holdings is “3”, the variation time is 8 seconds. When a 14th variation pattern is selected and the number of holds is “4”, a 15th variation pattern with a variation time of 4 seconds is selected.

  On the other hand, in the short-time state (probability game state in the present embodiment), when it is determined that it is not a big hit and it is determined not to perform the reach effect, since the electric chew support function is provided, the player Thus, a game ball is launched aiming at the second starting port 12. On the other hand, when the special symbol determination is performed based on various random numbers acquired at the time of winning the starting opening and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the number of reserved special symbol determination (basically the second special symbol determination) is If it is any one of “0” to “2”, the 16th variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is 6 seconds is selected, and if the number of holdings is “3”, the variation time is 4 seconds. When an 17th variation pattern is selected and the number of holds is “4”, an 18th variation pattern with a variation time of 2 seconds is selected.

  As described above, when it is determined not to be a big hit and it is determined that the reach effect is not performed, the variation pattern of the special symbol selected at the time of winning the start opening is the special pattern at the time of the on-hold digestion (at the start of the variation). Depends on the number of symbols held for symbol determination. In the time-short state, a variation pattern with a shorter variation time of the special symbol is selected even if the number of special symbol determinations held is the same as in the non-time-short state.

  In the present embodiment, when various random numbers are acquired according to the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11, and when various random numbers are acquired according to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12, In the above description, the same variation pattern table is used. However, in another embodiment, the variation pattern table to be used may be different depending on the start port.

[Variation production]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins the first start port 11 (or the second start port 12), a special symbol determination is performed to determine whether or not to execute a jackpot game. Then, in the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), after the special symbol is variably displayed, the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the liquid crystal display device 5 (liquid crystal screen), a variation effect is performed in which the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner as the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner (see FIG. 1). As the determination symbol to be displayed is stopped, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination.

  During such a variation effect, a so-called reach effect may be performed. Specifically, on the liquid crystal screen, for example, three rows of decorative symbols composed of a number of numbers in which numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction are displayed, and when the special symbol variation display is started, These decorative symbols are variably displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom, for example. On the other hand, when the reach effect is performed, before all the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, first, for example, the pseudo-stop is performed so that the decorative symbols in the left column and the right column are not completely stopped. . At that time, if the same decorative symbol on the active line as the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped, reach will be established, and a reach effect will be given to give the player a sense of expectation that three identical decorative symbols will be gathered. Is called. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 (or the second special symbol indicator 42), the same decorative symbol is stopped on the active line and the jackpot is notified. . In addition, when different decorative designs as the left symbol and the right symbol are pseudo-stopped during the variation effect, the reach effect is not performed and the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42) loses. As the symbols are stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols that do not become double-eyed stops and the variation effect ends.

[Display area and hold icon]
By the way, when the symbol is variably displayed as described above, or when the game is a big hit game, even if a new game ball wins the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12), this winning is triggered. The first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) and the variation display of the symbol cannot be executed immediately. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 1 immediately displays the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) and the symbol variation display even if a game ball wins the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12). If it cannot be executed, the first special symbol determination (or second special symbol determination) is suspended within a range not exceeding a predetermined number (“4” in this embodiment), and the number of reserves is the first special symbol hold. It is displayed on the display device 43 (or the second special symbol hold display device 44).

  On one liquid crystal screen, a first hold icon display area 51 and a second hold icon are displayed as display areas for displaying a hold icon as a hold image that suggests that the special symbol determination and the variable display of the symbol are held. A display area 52 is provided (see FIG. 1).

  The first hold icon display area 51 is an area for displaying a hold icon that suggests that the first special symbol determination is held. In the first hold icon display area 51, the same number of hold icons as the number of hold for the first special symbol determination shown by the first special symbol hold indicator 43 (see FIG. 3) are displayed.

  The second hold icon display area 52 is an area for displaying a hold icon that suggests that the second special symbol determination is held. In the second hold icon display area 52, the same number of hold icons as the number of hold for the second special symbol determination shown by the second special symbol hold indicator 44 (see FIG. 3) are displayed.

  In FIG. 1, three hold icons are displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 to indicate that the number of holds in the first special symbol determination is “3”, and the second special symbol determination is performed. In order to suggest that the number of holds is “2”, a state in which two hold icons are displayed in the second hold icon display area 52 is illustrated.

  The liquid crystal screen includes a region 53 as a display region for displaying a variation suggestion image that suggests that the symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42). Provided (see FIG. 1).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the change display of the symbol is started to digest the right of the first special symbol determination that is held, the first of the hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is displayed. The displayed hold icon (the hold icon closest to the area 53) is moved from the first hold icon display area 51 to the area 53. When another hold icon is displayed in the first hold display area 51, the display position of the other hold icon is shifted to the area 53 side in the first hold icon display area 51. For example, when the first special symbol determination is digested in a state where three hold icons are displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 as illustrated in FIG. 1, the first of these hold icons is displayed. The hold icon located on the right side is moved from the first hold icon display area 51 to the area 53, and the remaining two hold icons are shifted to the right in the first hold icon display area 51. As a result, the number of the hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is two, and the player is notified that the first special symbol determination right held is two. Become.

  Note that such a shift process is similarly performed for the hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 52. Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are held, the second special symbol determination is prioritized over the first special symbol determination. The For this reason, the shift process for the hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 52 is prioritized over the shift process for the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51. That is, the shift process for the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is performed after the hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 52 disappears.

  Thus, before the special symbol determination based on the acquired information such as the jackpot random number acquired in response to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12), the acquired information A hold icon (hold image) corresponding to is displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 (or the second hold icon display area 52). Then, when the special symbol determination and the variation display of the special symbol are performed based on the acquired information corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 (or the second hold icon display area 52), the hold is performed. The icon is moved to the area 53 and is displayed in the area 53 as a variation suggestion image that suggests that the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

  In the first hold icon display area 51, for example, a normal icon or a special icon is displayed. Here, the normal icon is a default hold icon that does not suggest any reliability for the jackpot, and is, for example, a white hold icon. The special icon is a hold icon that suggests reliability for the jackpot, and this is a hold icon displayed in a color other than white. If the special icons are arranged in order from a hold icon that suggests a relatively low reliability for the jackpot to a hold icon that suggests a relatively high reliability for the jackpot, for example, a blue hold icon, yellow Hold icon, green hold icon, red hold icon, rainbow hold icon, and the like.

  Note that the display mode of the normal icon does not change until the special symbol determination corresponding to the hold icon is digested, that is, until the normal icon moves to the area 53 and is deleted from the area 53. There is. Moreover, when a hold icon is displayed in the 1st hold icon display area 51, for example, it may be displayed as a special icon from the beginning. Further, for example, when the normal icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 changes to a special icon in the first hold icon display area 51 or the area 53, for example, it is displayed in the first hold icon display area 51. The special icon may be changed to a higher-order special icon in the first hold icon display area 51 or the area 53. The change of the normal icon (or special icon) to the special icon (or higher-order special icon) in this way is referred to as “pending change” in the following description.

[Change in posture of director 7]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 6, the posture change of the director character 7 will be described. Here, FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the effect accessory 7. The director character 7 is normally maintained in the initial posture illustrated in FIG. On the other hand, when the game ball wins the first start port 11 and the normal icon (or special icon) is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, the intermediate posture (FIG. 6 ( B)), the posture may change to a rotational posture (see FIG. 6C). In this way, the director 7 can effectively suggest that the special icon is displayed because the posture may change when the special icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 51. .

  As described above, the director 7 whose posture is changed to the rotational posture returns to the initial posture at various timings as follows, for example. Specifically, the timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed since the director character 7 changed to the turning posture, the timing before the predetermined time (for example, one second) before the hold icon changes to hold, and the hold icon in the area 53 A predetermined time before an effect that constitutes a fluctuating effect (for example, reach establishment, development effect indicating development from weak reach to strong reach, notice effect such as pseudo-continuous notice effect) that is performed while displayed (For example, 0.7 seconds before). In this way, the production actor 7 maintains the state of operation (= the state that is not in the initial posture) until the partial change effect during the on-hold digestion corresponding to the on-hold icon is performed. Therefore, while the director role 7 is operating, the player can enjoy the game while expecting the appearance of an effect that makes it easy to have a sense of expectation with respect to the appearance of a pending change or a jackpot.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the production actor 7 has an operation time when the reliability with respect to the jackpot is relatively low (= time until the posture changes from the initial posture to another posture and returns to the initial posture). The operation is controlled so that the operation time is likely to be relatively long when the reliability is relatively short and the reliability for the big hit is relatively high. For this reason, the player can easily and sensibly grasp the result of the prior determination process (= reliability with respect to the jackpot) performed at the time of winning the start opening based on the operation time of the director 7.

  In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the rotating posture is maintained until the rendering agent 7 starts the returning operation in the operation period until the rendering agent 7 that starts the operation returns to the initial posture. However, in other embodiments, during the above-described operation period, the director 7 is continuously swung between a rotation posture and a predetermined posture (for example, a posture between the rotation posture and the intermediate posture). Also good.

[Flow of production of the pattern in which the production actor 7 returns to the initial posture before the start of the change]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, when the hold icon is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, the effect actor 7 whose posture has been changed to the rotation position moves the hold icon to the area 53. The flow of the production of the pattern that returns to the initial posture before the change is started will be described. Here, FIG. 7 is a first explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the posture change of the director character 7.

  When a game ball wins the first starting port 11 in a state where the number of reserved special symbol determinations has not reached the upper limit (“4” in this embodiment), the game control board 100 (see FIG. 15) described later Various random numbers (acquisition information) required for special symbol determination are acquired. When various random numbers are acquired, if the game is not a big hit game and the special symbol is not being displayed, special symbol determination and special symbol variation display based on the various random numbers acquired are immediately started.

  On the other hand, when a game ball is won in the first starting slot 11 during the jackpot game or the special symbol variation display, various random numbers acquired on condition of the starting slot winning are stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103 (FIG. 17 ( A) is stored in any one of the holding storage areas 1031 to 1034 illustrated in A), and the special symbol determination and the variation display of the special symbol are put on hold.

  When special symbol determination and special symbol variation display are suspended in this way, jackpot determination processing (see FIG. 23) based on various random numbers stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103 or variation pattern selection processing ( A pre-determination process is performed in which the same processing as in FIG. 24) is performed at the time when various random numbers are stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103, not at the start of the special symbol variation display. This prior determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When a pre-determination process is performed in response to the game ball winning the first starting port 11, whether to display a normal icon or a special icon as a hold icon is determined based on the pre-determination result. When it is determined to display the special icon, the type (the color of the hold icon) is also determined. Note that the special icon is easy to display, for example, when a predetermined pre-determination result indicating that there is a possibility of a big hit or that the possibility is relatively high. When a pre-determined result indicating that it is low is obtained, it tends to be difficult to display (a normal icon is displayed instead of a special icon). In this way, when the display mode of the hold icon to be newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is determined, it is determined whether or not the rendering agent 7 is operated when the hold icon is displayed. Is done.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 in a state where the number of held first special symbol determination has not reached the upper limit, one of the following three types of effects is performed. .

  Although the first type of effect is not shown in the drawing, it is an effect of newly displaying a normal icon or a special icon in the first hold icon display area 51. The second type of effect is an effect in which a normal icon is newly displayed in the first reserved icon display area 51 and the effector 7 is changed in posture from the initial posture to the rotating posture (see FIG. 7A). . The third type of effect is an effect in which a special icon is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 and the effector 7 is changed in posture from the initial posture to the rotating posture (see FIG. 7B). . In this way, in the second type of production and the third type of production, the production effect 7 starts to operate when a new hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 51.

  By displaying a special icon in the first hold icon display area 51, it is possible to effectively give the player a sense of expectation for jackpot. However, on the LCD screen, effects such as variably displaying decorative symbols, various notice effects using items and characters, etc. are performed, so the player does not immediately notice that the special icon is displayed, and as a result May not be able to achieve the effect.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the effect actor 7 may operate when the special icon is displayed (see FIG. 7B), the special icon is displayed. Can be easily recognized by the player, and as a result, the player can effectively have a sense of expectation for the jackpot.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the effect actor 7 may operate even when a normal icon is displayed (see FIG. 7A). If the stage actor 7 maintains the operating state even after moving to the region 53, some stage of stage production may be performed immediately after the stage actor 7 starts the return operation to return to the initial posture. . For this reason, the player can enjoy the game while expecting that the normal icon is changed on hold, or that the normal icon moves to the area 53 and that some kind of effect that can be expected to be a big hit is performed.

  When the holding icon (normal icon or special icon) is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, the director 7 whose posture has changed to the turning position before the hold icon moves to the area 53 is displayed. In the present embodiment, there are the following two patterns as production patterns that return to the initial posture.

  The first effect pattern is that when a hold icon is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 and a predetermined time has elapsed after the play role 7 changes its posture to the rotation posture, This is a pattern in which the director 7 returns to the initial posture without holding change (see FIG. 7C). The production of the first production pattern is a so-called gasse production in which the production change 7 and the other production are not linked when the production agent 7 returns to the initial posture, and the possibility of being a big hit is relatively low. It is easy to carry out when a prior determination result indicating is obtained.

  The second effect pattern is a pattern in which the effect agent 7 returns to the initial posture at the timing when the hold icon (normal icon or special icon) displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 changes on hold ( (See FIG. 7D). In the case of the second effect pattern, the effect agent 7 may not return to the initial posture when the change is on hold. Specifically, for example, when the normal icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 changes to a yellow special icon and then changes to a green special icon, the normal icon is changed. When the change to the yellow special icon is on hold, the director 7 does not return to the initial posture (maintains the rotation posture), and when the yellow special icon changes to the green special icon, the director 7 May return to the initial posture. Such an effect of the second effect pattern is likely to be performed mainly when a prior determination result indicating that the possibility of a big hit is moderate is obtained.

[Flow of production of the pattern in which the production actor 7 returns to the initial posture after the change starts]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the effect actor 7 whose posture has changed to the rotation posture when the hold icon is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 moves the hold icon to the area 53 Then, the flow of the production of the pattern that returns to the initial posture after the change is started will be described. Here, FIG. 8 is a second explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the posture change of the director character 7.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B, when the hold icon (normal icon or special icon) is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, the director 7 is in the initial posture. There is a case where the posture is changed from the rotation posture to the rotation posture and the operation is started (see FIGS. 8A and 8B).

  Then, when the hold icon (normal icon or special icon) is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, the stage effect 7 whose posture has changed to the turning position moves to the area 53. In this embodiment, there are the following five patterns as production patterns that return to the initial posture after that.

  The first production pattern is a production effect at the timing immediately before the hold icon is changed to hold in the area 53 after the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 moves to the area 53. Reference numeral 7 denotes a pattern for starting a return operation for returning from the turning posture to the initial posture (see FIG. 8C). In the first effect pattern, for example, when the hold icon changes twice in the area 53, the effect agent 7 is in the initial posture at the time of the first change in hold in the area 53. Without returning to the stage, the director 7 may return to the initial posture at the time of the second pending change in the area 53.

  In the second effect pattern, the reliability with respect to the big hit is relatively during the variable effect started when the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is moved to the area 53. When the zone entry suggestion effect that suggests entering the zone effect that is the effect of the special effect mode that suggests high is performed (for example, at the timing immediately before the zone entry suggestion effect is started), the director 7 Is a pattern for starting a return operation for returning from the turning posture to the initial posture (see FIG. 8D).

  Although the detailed description of the zone effect is omitted, the player is more likely to have an expectation for the jackpot than the effect of the on-hold change. When the zone effect is started, for example, a background image is usually displayed. The display pattern of the decorative design that is variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen changes to a special one that is different from the normal one. As described above, when the director 7 is returned to the initial posture in the zone entry suggestion effect, the expectation for the jackpot of the player who is playing the game while expecting the effect of the on-hold change to occur effectively and It can be improved dramatically.

  In another embodiment, the zone effect suggests that the reliability for the jackpot is higher than the first zone effect that suggests that the reliability for the jackpot is, for example, medium. You may be comprised from two types of zone effects with a 2nd zone effect. In such a case, when the promotion of the production zone is performed from the first zone production to the second zone production within the same variation, the production actor 7 is returned to the initial posture when the zone production is upgraded. You may do it.

  The third effect pattern is when a predetermined notice effect is performed during a variable effect started when the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is moved to the area 53. (For example, at the timing immediately before the start of the predetermined notice effect), the effect actor 7 starts a return operation for returning from the turning posture to the initial posture (see FIG. 8E). Here, examples of the predetermined notice effect include a pseudo continuous notice effect, a step-up notice effect, a group notice effect, and the like.

  The quasi-continuous notice effect is an effect that pretends that the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner a plurality of times during a single fluctuation display of the special symbol, and is performed before or after the reach is established. When this pseudo-continuous notice effect is performed, for example, when the decorative symbol is pseudo-stopped in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol on the active line, the special symbol (pseudo-continuous symbol) is pseudo-stopped as the middle symbol, Since these three decorative symbols are restarted and enter the pseudo second-stage variation effect, for example, when the above-mentioned special symbol is falsely stopped (at the timing immediately before the special symbol is falsely stopped) The accessory 7 starts to return from the turning posture to the initial posture. Here, the pseudo stop means that the decorative symbols displayed on the effective line are kept finely moved without being completely stopped.

  The step-up notice effect is an effect that can be developed stepwise up to a predetermined number of steps up to a predetermined number of steps (“5” in the present embodiment). In the case where a variation effect accompanied with this step-up notice effect is performed and the reliability for the big hit is relatively high, the effect is easy to develop up to the above predetermined number of steps (upper limit step number). At the timing at which the notice effect is started or at the timing when the effect from the step with the upper limit number of steps −1 to the final effect with the upper limit number of steps is developed, the director 7 returns from the turning posture to the initial posture. The operation will start.

  The group notice effect is, for example, an effect display that makes it appear that a large number of characters (or items) cross the screen. With regard to this group notice effect, immediately before the group notice effect is started, the director 7 starts the return operation from the turning posture to the initial posture.

  Needless to say, the notice effect linked to the return action of the effect agent 7 is not limited to the one described here, and may be another notice effect.

  The fourth effect pattern is a variable effect that is started when the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is moved to the area 53, and when the reach is established (for example, reach). This is a pattern in which the director 7 starts the return operation from the turning posture to the initial posture (see timing (F) in FIG. 8). Specifically, before the same decorative symbol on the active line as the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped and the reach is established, a roaring effect will be performed in which the player's sense of expectation for this reach is established. During the scoring production, the production character 7 returns to the initial posture.

  The fifth effect pattern is a reach that is higher in reach effect that is performed during a variable effect that is started when the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is moved to the area 53. In the case of development to a production, when the reach production develops (for example, at the timing immediately before the development of the reach production), the production actor 7 starts a return operation from the turning posture to the initial posture. (See FIG. 8G). Specifically, for example, a normal reach production that is a reach production that suggests that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively low, and an SP reach production that is a reach production that suggests that the reliability for the jackpot is medium, When there are three types of reach production with SPSP reach production, which is a reach production that suggests that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively high, when the normal reach production appears to have lost, This is a pattern in which the director 7 returns to the initial posture when the normal reach production appears to be lost and develops into the SPSP reach production.

  In other embodiments, immediately after the stage actor 7 is returned to the initial position, another stage actor (not shown) is operated, or immediately after the stage actor 7 is returned to the initial position. You may make this production | presentation actor 7 operate | move. That is, the content suggested by the return of the production actor 7 to the initial posture is not limited to that exemplified in the present embodiment. For example, the operation of the production actor 7 or the operation of other production actors is started. It may be.

  As is clear from the description so far, when a pre-determined result indicating that the probability of a big hit is relatively low is obtained, a hold icon corresponding to the pre-determined result is displayed as a normal icon, Display control for changing the display mode may not be performed (see, for example, FIG. 7C and FIGS. 9A-1 to 9A-3). As described above, in the case where the effect of the holding change is not performed, the operation control for returning the effect agent 7 to the initial posture may be performed at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed after the display of the normal icon is started. (For example, refer to FIG. 7C and FIG. 9A-4).

  On the other hand, when a pre-determined result indicating that there is a possibility of jackpot or relatively high possibility is obtained, a hold icon corresponding to the pre-determined result is displayed as a normal icon and the normal There is a case where display control is performed in which an icon is changed to a special icon, or a hold icon corresponding to the pre-determination information is displayed as a special icon and the special icon is changed to a higher special icon. 7 (D) and FIG. 8 (C)).

  On the other hand, if the hold icon continues to be displayed as a normal icon or a special icon of a predetermined color, to indicate that there is a possibility that a hold change of the hold icon or other effects may occur. Operation control may be performed to continue the state in which the accessory 7 is in a posture different from the initial posture (rotating posture in the present embodiment) (see, for example, FIGS. 10A to 10D). Then, when a pending change or other effect occurs in which the display mode of the currently held icon (normal icon or special icon) changes, the occurrence of the pending change (or other effect) is effectively suggested. For this reason, there is a case where motion control is performed to return the production actor 7 to the initial posture (see, for example, FIG. 8C and FIG. 10E).

  Up to this point, the pattern in which the director character 7 returns to the initial posture before the start of the change and the pattern in which the director character 7 returns to the initial posture after the start of the change have been described, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. When the reliability for the jackpot is relatively low (when the variation time of the special symbol is set to a relatively short time), the former pattern is more easily selected than the latter pattern. When the reliability for the jackpot is relatively high (when the special symbol fluctuation time is set to a relatively long time), the latter pattern is more easily selected than the former pattern. Has been.

[Specific example of production using production director 7]
Hereinafter, specific examples of effects using the effect agent 7 described above with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 14. 9-14 is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation which uses the production | presentation actor 7 together here.

[Gasse pattern]
As described above with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7C, the normal icon is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, and the effector 7 changes its posture from the initial posture to the rotating posture. For example, a specific aspect of the production until the production actor 7 returns to the initial posture without suggesting the appearance of production such as a change in hold after the predetermined time has elapsed is as follows, for example.

  That is, when a game ball wins at the first start port 11 when a decorative symbol is variably displayed with one hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 on the liquid crystal screen, for example, A pre-determination process is executed based on the various random numbers acquired at this time, and a normal icon (white hold in the figure) is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 as a prefetch target hold (FIG. 9A). -1)). Here, when it is determined to operate the production agent 7 based on the prior determination result, the production agent 7 changes its posture from the initial posture to the rotation posture with the start of display of the normal icon. Then, the operation of the director 7 is started (see FIGS. 9A-1 and 7A). And the count-up of the operation time of the production | presentation actor 7 is started on a liquid crystal screen (refer FIG. 9 (A-1)-(A-2)).

  Next, when the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and it is notified that the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost (see FIG. 9A-2), the normal icon is displayed before the new display. The hold digest corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the 1 hold icon display area 51 is started. Specifically, the hold icon displayed in the area 53 is erased, and a shift process is performed on the two hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, so that the next variation effect is produced. The process is started (see FIGS. 9A-2 and A-3). That is, among the two hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, the first hold icon (right hold icon) moves to the area 53 and the second hold icon (left side). In the first hold icon display area 51 is shifted to the right side. Along with this, in the upper area of the liquid crystal screen, the decorative symbol variation display is started (see FIG. 9A-3).

  Then, during the change display of the symbol, the timing is that the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the operation of the production actor 7, and the production actor 7 is in the turning posture without suggesting the production of the pending change or the occurrence of another production. To the initial posture (see FIGS. 9A-4 and 7C).

  In the upper area of the liquid crystal screen, the operation time from the start of operation of the director 7 to the end of the operation is a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) after the director 7 returns to the initial posture. Is displayed until) elapses. In the example shown in FIGS. 9 (A-1) to (A-4), when the production actor 7 starts to operate, the operation time starts to be counted (see FIG. 9 (A-1)). When 7 returns to the initial posture, the counting is finished in 12 seconds (see FIG. 9A-4). As shown in FIG. 9 (A-4), here, the operating time of the director 7 is counted up to 12 seconds, and the player holds the pre-reading target (in the figure) based on this operating time. It can be easily recognized that the reliability for the jackpot of “white hold” is relatively low.

[Pattern in which normal icon changes pending before starting the change]
As described above with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7D, the normal icon is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, and the effector 7 changes its posture from the initial posture to the rotating posture. A specific aspect of the production in which the normal icon is suspended and the production actor 7 returns to the initial posture before the start of the change is, for example, as follows.

  That is, when a game ball wins at the first start port 11 when a decorative symbol is variably displayed with one hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 on the liquid crystal screen, for example, A pre-determination process is executed based on the various random numbers acquired at this time, and a normal icon (white hold in the figure) is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 as a prefetch target hold (FIG. 9B). -1)). Here, when it is determined to operate the production agent 7 based on the prior determination result, the production agent 7 changes its posture from the initial posture to the rotation posture with the start of display of the normal icon. Then, the operation of the director 7 is started (see FIG. 9 (B-1) and FIG. 7 (A)). Moreover, the count of the operation time of the production | presentation actor 7 is also started together (refer FIG. 9 (B-1)).

  Next, when the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed and it is notified that the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost (see FIG. 9B-2), the normal icon is displayed before the new display. The hold digest corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the 1 hold icon display area 51 is started. Specifically, the hold icon displayed in the area 53 is erased, and a shift process is performed on the two hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, so that the next variation effect is produced. The process is started (see FIGS. 9B-2 and B-3). That is, among the two hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, the first hold icon (right hold icon) moves to the area 53 and the second hold icon (left side). In the first hold icon display area 51 is shifted to the right side. Along with this, in the upper area of the liquid crystal screen, the decorative symbol variation display is started (see FIG. 9B-3).

  Then, during the change display of the symbol, the director 7 swings a plurality of times (for example, three times) between the turning posture and the posture slightly intermediate from the turning posture, and then returns to the initial posture. For example, during the return operation, the normal icon (white hold) displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is displayed during the return operation. The hold changes to a special icon (yellow hold) (see FIGS. 9B-3 and B-4).

  In the example shown in FIGS. 9 (B-1) to 9 (B-4), the operating time of the production actor 7 is finally counted up to 20 seconds, and the player is based on this operating time. , It can be easily recognized that the reliability of the pre-read target hold (hold changed from white to yellow) is relatively low.

[Pattern in which special icon is suspended before starting the change]
As described above with reference to FIGS. 7B and 7D, a special icon is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, and the director 7 changes its posture from the initial posture to the rotating posture. For example, a specific aspect of the production in which the special icon is suspended and changed to a higher-order special icon and the production actor 7 returns to the initial posture before the start of the change is, for example, as follows.

  That is, when a game ball wins at the first start port 11 when the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner with two hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 on the liquid crystal screen, for example, A pre-determination process is executed based on the various random numbers acquired at this time, and a special icon (blue hold in the figure) is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 as the prefetch target hold (FIG. 9C -1)). Here, when it is determined to operate the production agent 7 based on the prior determination result, the production agent 7 changes its posture from the initial posture to the rotation posture with the start of the display of the special icon. Then, the operation of the director 7 is started (see FIG. 9 (C-1) and FIG. 7 (B)). Moreover, the count of the operation time of the production | presentation actor 7 is also started together (refer FIG. 9 (C-1)).

  Next, when the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed and it is notified that the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost (see FIG. 9 (C-2)), the rightmost in the first hold icon display area 51 On-hold digestion corresponding to the on-hold icon displayed in is started. Specifically, the hold icon displayed in the area 53 is erased, and the shift process for the three hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is performed, so that the next variation effect is produced. The process is started (see FIGS. 9C-2 and C-3). That is, among the three hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, the rightmost hold icon moves to the area 53, and the remaining two hold icons including the blue hold are the first hold icons. The display area 51 is shifted to the right. Along with this, in the upper area of the liquid crystal screen, the decorative symbol variation display is started (see FIG. 9C-3).

  Then, during the change display of the symbol, the director 7 swings a plurality of times (for example, three times) between the turning posture and the posture slightly intermediate from the turning posture, and then returns to the initial posture. For example, during the return operation, the blue hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is changed to the green hold icon during the return operation, as shown in FIG. 9 (C-4) and FIG. 7 (D). (See FIG. 9 (C-3) and (C-4)).

  In the example shown in FIGS. 9 (C-1) to (C-4), the operating time of the director 7 is counted up to 17 seconds, and the player can read ahead based on this operating time. It can be easily recognized that the reliability with respect to the jackpot of the hold (hold changed from blue to green) is relatively low.

  In this way, the color of the hold icon changes and the operation time of the director role 7 is displayed on the screen. Therefore, the player can determine whether or not the player icon is based on both the color of the hold icon and the operation time of the director role 7. You can enjoy the game while guessing the reliability of the jackpot.

[Pattern in which normal icon changes after starting the change]
As described above with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8C, the normal icon is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 and the effector 7 changes its posture from the initial posture to the rotating posture. A specific aspect of the production in which the normal icon is changed to the special icon after the start of the change and the production actor 7 returns to the initial posture is as follows, for example.

  That is, on the liquid crystal screen, for example, when a game ball wins at the first starting port 11 when the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner in a state where the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, A pre-determination process is executed on the basis of the various random numbers acquired in Step 1, and a normal icon (white hold in the figure) is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 as a prefetch target hold (FIG. 10A). reference). Here, when it is determined to operate the production agent 7 based on the prior determination result, the production agent 7 changes its posture from the initial posture to the rotation posture with the start of display of the normal icon. Then, the operation of the director 7 is started (see FIGS. 10A and 8A). In addition, the counting of the operation time of the director character 7 is also started (see FIG. 10A).

  Next, when the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed and it is notified that the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost (see FIGS. 10B and 10C), it is displayed in the first hold icon display area 51. The hold digest corresponding to one hold icon which is a pre-read target hold is started. Specifically, the hold icon displayed in the area 53 is erased, and the shift process for the normal icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is performed to start the next variation effect. (See FIGS. 10C and 10D). That is, the normal icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 moves to the area 53. Along with this, in the upper area of the liquid crystal screen, the decorative symbol variation display is started (see FIG. 10D).

  Then, during the change display of the symbol, the director 7 swings a plurality of times (for example, three times) between the turning posture and the posture slightly intermediate from the turning posture, and then returns to the initial posture. (See FIGS. 10E and 8C). For example, during the return operation, the normal icon (white hold) displayed in the area 53 is changed to a special icon (yellow hold) (see FIGS. 10D and 10E).

  Here, since the yellow hold indicating that the reliability with respect to the jackpot is relatively low is displayed in the area 53, the reach is established after the director 7 returns to the initial posture (FIG. 10). (See (F)), the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost without developing into the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect (FIG. 10G). And (H)). Note that the yellow suspension displayed in the region 53 is deleted from the region 53 when the variation display (the variation) of the corresponding decorative design is completed (see FIG. 10H).

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the operating time of the production actor 7 is counted up to 19 seconds, and the player can determine the reliability of the prefetch target holding jackpot based on the operation time of the production actor 7. Can be easily recognized as being relatively low.

[Pattern entering the zone production after the start of the change]
As described above with reference to FIGS. 8B and 8D, a special icon is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, and the director 7 changes its posture from the initial posture to the rotating posture. For example, a specific aspect of the effect in which the effect agent 7 returns to the initial posture while entering the zone effect after the start of the change is as follows.

  That is, on the liquid crystal screen, for example, when a game ball wins at the first starting port 11 when the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner in a state where the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, A pre-determination process is executed based on the various random numbers acquired in FIG. 5, and a special icon (red hold in the figure) is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 as the prefetch target hold (FIG. 11A). reference). Here, when it is determined to operate the production agent 7 based on the prior determination result, the production agent 7 changes its posture from the initial posture to the rotation posture with the start of the display of the special icon. Then, the operation of the director 7 is started (see FIGS. 11A and 8B). In addition, the counting of the operating time of the production actor 7 is also started (see FIG. 11A).

  Next, when the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and it is notified that the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost (see FIG. 11B), the look-ahead displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is displayed. The hold digest corresponding to the special icon (red hold) that is the target hold is started. Specifically, the hold icon displayed in the area 53 is erased, and the shift process for the special icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is performed, and the next variation effect is started. (See FIGS. 11B and 11C). That is, the special icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is moved to the area 53, and accordingly, the decorative pattern variation display is started in the upper area of the liquid crystal screen (FIG. 11C). reference).

  Then, during the symbol variation display, the three symbols as the left symbol are pseudo-stopped, and the same three symbols are pseudo-stopped as the right symbol, and reach is established (see FIG. 11D). Subsequently, in order to suggest that the special symbol that suggests the development into a pseudo-continuous notice effect stops as a middle symbol (see FIG. 11E), and then enters the zone effect, 7 starts a return operation to return from the rotation posture to the initial posture (see FIG. 11F). Immediately after that, these three decorative symbols are restarted and a zone entry suggestion effect that suggests entry into the zone effect is performed (see FIG. 11F), and then the zone effect is started (see FIG. 11). 11 (G)). Here, the operation time of the production actor 7 is counted up to 36 seconds, the operation time is reasonably long, and since the zone production has been entered, the player is relatively likely to win a big hit Can be easily recognized.

  When the decorative symbol is restarted, the pseudo second-stage fluctuation is entered, and a roaring effect is performed in which the player's expectation for the reach of the three symbols is established (see FIG. 11G). Then, immediately after the reach is established, the special symbol is pseudo-stopped again (see FIG. 11 (H)), and the decorative symbol is restarted again to enter the pseudo third-sequence fluctuation (see FIG. 11 (I)).

  When a predetermined time elapses after entering the third pseudo change, first, 7 symbols are pseudo-stopped as the left symbol (see FIG. 11 (J)), then 7 symbols are pseudo-stopped as the right symbol, and reach is reached. Is established (see FIG. 11K), and after a predetermined reach effect (for example, the PSP reach effect) is performed, three decorative symbols are displayed in a manner indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is, for example, a jackpot The display is stopped (see FIG. 11L).

  Here, in order to suggest the entry into the zone production, the case where the production actor 7 starts the operation of returning to the initial posture immediately before the zone entry suggestion production has been described. However, for example, the zone production is started. When the red hold currently displayed in the area 53 is further changed to the hold of the rainbow after that, the director 7 may be returned to the initial posture at the hold change timing. In this case, the count of the operating time of the production actor 7 is continued until the timing of the change in hold. In other words, the operating time of the production accessory 7 displayed on the liquid crystal screen is further increased.

[Pattern entering the pseudo-continuous notice effect after the change starts]
As described above with reference to FIGS. 8B and 8E, a special icon is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, and the director 7 changes its posture from the initial posture to the rotating posture. For example, a specific aspect of the effect in which the effect agent 7 returns to the initial posture when the pseudo-continuous notice effect is developed after the start of the change is as follows.

  That is, on the liquid crystal screen, for example, when a game ball wins at the first starting port 11 when the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner in a state where the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, A pre-determination process is executed based on the various random numbers acquired in Step 1, and a special icon (green hold in the figure) is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 as a prefetch target hold (FIG. 12A). reference). Here, when it is determined to operate the production agent 7 based on the prior determination result, the production agent 7 changes its posture from the initial posture to the rotation posture with the start of the display of the special icon. Then, the operation of the director 7 is started (see FIGS. 12A and 8B). In addition, the counting of the operating time of the production actor 7 is also started (see FIG. 12A).

  Next, when the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed and it is notified that the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost (see FIG. 12B), the prefetching displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is displayed. The hold digest corresponding to the special icon (green hold) that is the target hold is started. Specifically, the hold icon displayed in the area 53 is erased, and the shift process for the special icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is performed, and the next variation effect is started. (See FIGS. 12B and 12C). That is, the special icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is moved to the area 53, and accordingly, the decorative pattern variation display is started in the upper area of the liquid crystal screen (FIG. 12C). reference).

  Then, during the symbol change display, one symbol as a left symbol is pseudo-stopped, and then five symbols as a right symbol are pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 12 (D)). The object 7 starts returning to the initial posture (see FIG. 12D). Immediately thereafter, a special symbol that suggests the development of a pseudo-continuous notice effect is pseudo-stopped as a middle symbol (see FIG. 12E).

  When the special symbol is pseudo-stopped as the middle symbol, the three decorative symbols are restarted and enter the pseudo second-sequence fluctuation (see FIG. 12F). When a predetermined time elapses after entering the second fluctuation of the pseudo second, the four symbols are pseudo-stopped as the left symbol, and the roaring effect is performed to express the player's expectation that the same four symbols are pseudo-stopped as the right symbol (See FIG. 12G), and then reach is established with 4 symbols (see FIG. 12H).

  Next, the special symbol moves from top to bottom while lowering the moving speed, and a roaring effect is performed to recite the player's expectation that the special symbol will pseudo-stop on the active line (FIG. 12 (I )reference). As for the middle symbol, the special symbol passes through the effective line and the five symbols move from the top to the bottom (see FIG. 12J), and the five symbols pseudo-stop on the effective line (FIG. 12 (K )reference). Thereafter, the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a mode (reach loser eye) indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is a loss (see FIG. 12L).

  In addition, although the case where the return operation of the rendering agent 7 is started immediately before the special symbol is pseudo-stopped as the middle symbol is described here, the return operation of the rendering agent 7 is started at the same time as the special symbol is pseudo-stopped. You may make it do.

[Pattern for reverting director 7 when reach is established]
As described above with reference to FIGS. 8B and 8F, a special icon is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, and the director 7 changes its posture from the initial posture to the rotating posture. Specific contents of the production in which the production actor 7 starts the return operation to the initial posture immediately before the reach is established after the start of the change are, for example, as follows.

  That is, on the liquid crystal screen, for example, when a game ball wins at the first starting port 11 when the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner in a state where the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, A pre-determination process is executed based on the various random numbers acquired in FIG. 5, and a special icon (green hold in the figure) is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 as a prefetch target hold (FIG. 13A). reference). Here, when it is determined to operate the production agent 7 based on the prior determination result, the production agent 7 changes its posture from the initial posture to the rotation posture with the start of the display of the special icon. Then, the operation of the director 7 is started (see FIGS. 13A and 8B). In addition, the counting of the operation time of the director character 7 is also started (see FIG. 13A).

  Next, when the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed and it is notified that the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost (see FIG. 13B), the prefetching displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is displayed. The hold digest corresponding to the special icon (green hold) that is the target hold is started. Specifically, the hold icon displayed in the area 53 is erased, and the shift process for the special icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is performed, and the next variation effect is started. (See FIGS. 13B and 13C). That is, the special icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is moved to the area 53, and accordingly, the decorative pattern variation display is started in the upper area of the liquid crystal screen (FIG. 13C). reference).

  When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the decorative symbol variation display, after the 2 symbols are pseudo-stopped as the left symbols, the 4 symbols are pseudo-stopped as the right symbols (see FIG. 13D), and reach is not established. Pretending, a special symbol that suggests the development of a pseudo-continuous notice effect is pseudo-stopped as a middle symbol (see FIG. 13E).

  When the special symbol is pseudo-stopped as the middle symbol, the three decorative symbols are restarted and enter the pseudo second-sequence fluctuation (see FIG. 13F). When a predetermined time elapses after entering the second fluctuation of the pseudo-second, 7 symbols are pseudo-stopped as the left symbol, and a roaring effect is given to the player's expectation that the same 7 symbols are pseudo-stopped as the right symbol I (see FIG. 13 (G)), when this squealing effect is being performed, in order to suggest the establishment of reach in the 7 symbols, the rendering agent 7 starts returning to the initial posture (FIG. 13). (See (G)).

  Next, when the director 7 returns to the initial posture, the reach in 7 symbols is established (see FIG. 13H), and the SPSP reach effect is a reach effect with a relatively high reliability for the big hit. (See FIG. 13I). Eventually, the same 7 symbols as the reach symbols are pseudo-stopped on the active line as the middle symbols, and then 3 7 symbols are completely stopped and displayed, and the judgment result of the special symbol judgment is a big hit Is notified (see FIG. 13J).

  When the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) in a manner to notify that the determination result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, an opening effect is made to prompt the player to make a right strike after notifying the type of the big hit Then, the jackpot game is started (see FIGS. 13K and 13L).

  Here, the case has been described where the stage actor 7 is returned to the initial position immediately before the reach is established, but in other embodiments, for example, the stage actor 7 is restored to the initial position at the same time as the reach is established. Also good.

[Pattern for reverting director 7 during reach development]
As described above with reference to FIGS. 8B and 8G, a special icon is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, and the director 7 changes its posture from the initial posture to the rotating posture. The specific content of the production in which the production actor 7 starts the return operation to the initial posture immediately after the start of the change and immediately before the reach production develops into a higher reach production is as follows, for example.

  That is, on the liquid crystal screen, for example, when a game ball wins at the first starting port 11 when the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner in a state where the hold icon is not displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, A pre-determination process is executed based on the various random numbers acquired in FIG. 5, and a special icon (green hold in the figure) is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 as a prefetch target hold (FIG. 14A). reference). Here, when it is determined to operate the production agent 7 based on the prior determination result, the production agent 7 changes its posture from the initial posture to the rotation posture with the start of the display of the special icon. Then, the operation of the director 7 is started (see FIGS. 14A and 8B). In addition, the counting of the operating time of the director character 7 is also started (see FIG. 14A).

  Next, when the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed and it is notified that the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost (see FIG. 14B), the look-ahead displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is displayed. The hold digest corresponding to the special icon (green hold) that is the target hold is started. Specifically, the hold icon displayed in the area 53 is erased, and the shift process for the special icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is performed, and the next variation effect is started. (See FIGS. 14B and 14C). In other words, the special icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 moves to the area 53, and accordingly, the decorative pattern variation display is started in the upper area of the liquid crystal screen (FIG. 14C). reference).

  When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbols, a roaring effect is given to express the player's expectation that the two symbols as the left symbol will be pseudo-stopped and then the same two symbols will be pseudo-stopped as the right symbol. (See FIG. 14D), and then reach is established with two symbols (see FIG. 14E). When reach is established in this way, for example, a normal reach effect such as long reach is performed (see FIG. 14F).

  When the normal reach production is performed in this way, in the final stage, the middle symbol different from the reach symbol is falsely stopped in order to make it appear that the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost (see FIG. 14G). . Then, when the orientation agent 7 changes its posture from the rotation posture to the intermediate posture (see FIG. 6B), it does not return to the initial posture as it is and changes its posture again to the rotation posture (FIG. 14). (See (H)). At that time, the three decorative symbols that have been pseudo-stopped are restarted so as to be interlocked with the change in the posture of the director 7 from the intermediate posture to the rotational posture (see FIG. 14H). By causing the effector 7 to perform such an operation, it is possible to give the player the impression that the effector 7 has restarted the decorative symbol.

  After that, the effect actor 7 whose posture has been changed to the rotation posture again as described above returns from the rotation posture to the initial posture when the SPSP reach production, which is a highly reliable reach production, is started (FIG. 14). (See (I)). Then, the reach is established with 7 symbols and SPSP reach production is performed for a predetermined period (see FIG. 14 (J)), and at the end of the game, three 7 symbols are arranged on the active line and the determination result of the special symbol determination is a big hit. It is notified (see FIG. 14 (K)), and the opening effect of the jackpot game is started (see FIG. 14 (L)).

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the effect actor 7 operates for a time corresponding to the prior determination result for the prefetch target hold. Then, the operation time of the director character 7 is displayed on the liquid crystal screen, and the operation time is counted up until the operation of the director character 7 is finished (in this embodiment, until it returns to the initial posture). The operation time of the effect director 7 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds).

  For this reason, the player can grasp the reliability to the jackpot to some extent on the basis of the operating time of the director role 7. In addition, since some kind of production may occur at the end of the operation of the production actor 7, the player may be thrilled that some production that can be expected to be a big hit may occur at least during the operation of the production actor 7. You can enjoy the game while feeling the feeling.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 9 to 14, the case has been described in which the stage actor 7 maintains the rotating posture until the start of the initial operation and the return operation (excluding the pattern of FIG. 14). The operation pattern from when the director 7 starts to end may be different from the operation patterns illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 14.

  That is, in order to suggest to the player that the production character 7 is in an operating state, for example, the production character 7 is swung around the rotation posture during a part of the operation period or the whole period. You may make it continue.

  In another embodiment, when a special icon is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, the operation pattern when the director 7 starts its operation is different depending on the display color of the special icon. You may make it let. Specifically, for example, when the blue hold is displayed, the director 7 starts the operation with the first operation pattern with a small operation, and when the yellow hold is displayed, the action is more than the first operation pattern. In the second action pattern in which the action of the director 7 is large, the action of the director 7 is started, and when the green suspension is displayed, the action of the director 7 is larger than that in the second action pattern. When the red line is displayed, the stage actor 7 starts the movement with the movement pattern of No. 4, and the stage action 7 operates with the fourth movement pattern in which the movement of the stage actor 7 is larger than the third movement pattern. An example of starting the process is an example. In addition, the operation speed at the start of the operation of the effect accessory 7 may be varied according to the display color of the special icon newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51.

  Moreover, in other embodiment, you may vary the operation | movement pattern of the production | presentation actor 7 according to a prior determination result. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, basically, the longer the variation time, the greater the possibility of winning the jackpot. Therefore, for example, a variation pattern with a variation time of 30 seconds (see FIG. 5). When a pre-determination result indicating that the first variation pattern or the seventh variation pattern) is selected at the start of the variation is obtained, the director 7 is operated with the fifth operation pattern, and the variation time is 90. When a prior determination result indicating that a variation pattern (second variation pattern or eleventh variation pattern in FIG. 5) is selected at the start of the variation is obtained, it is more effective than the fifth operation pattern. As an example, the director 7 is operated in the sixth operation pattern in which the operation of the object 7 is large and the operation speed is fast.

  In addition, the return operation pattern of the director character 7 to the initial posture is not limited to those illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 14, and may be other operation patterns. For example, when suggesting a change in hold by the return action of the director role 7, the return operation pattern of the director role 7 may be varied depending on the display color of the special icon after the change in hold.

  Further, the return operation pattern may be varied depending on the type of effect suggested by the return action of the effect actor 7. Specifically, a return action pattern for suggesting a hold change of the hold icon, a return action pattern for suggesting entry into a zone effect, a return action pattern for indicating the occurrence of a notice effect, and reach The return operation pattern for suggesting establishment and the return operation pattern for suggesting the development of reach production may be different from each other.

  Hereinafter, an example of the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the processing performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 for realizing the control of various effects described above based on FIGS. 7 to 14 will be described in detail.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls sent to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. As illustrated in FIG. 15, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the game control board 100 that controls the progress of the game, such as various determinations and command transmission, and the effects based on the commands received from the game control board 100. An effect control board 130 for controlling the image, an image sound control board 140 for controlling the effects by images and sounds, a lamp control board 150 for controlling effects by various lamps and movable bodies, and the like.

[Configuration Example of Game Control Board 100]
The game control board 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102, and a main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to determination and the number of payout balls based on a program stored in the main ROM 102. The main RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the main CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control board 100 includes a first start port switch 111, a second start port switch 112, an electric tulip control unit 113, a first gate switch 114, a second gate switch 115, a big winning port switch 116, and a big winning port control unit. 117, the normal winning a prize opening switch 118, and each indicator 41-48 which comprises the indicator 4 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. In response to a control signal from the game control board 100, the electric tulip control unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The first gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the first gate 15 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second gate switch 115 detects that the game ball has passed through the second gate 16 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The big prize opening switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. Based on a control signal from the game control board 100, the special prize opening control unit 117 opens and closes the special prize opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special prize opening 13 so that the drive transmission is possible. To do. The normal winning opening switch 118 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning opening 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. In addition, since the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment has the four normal winning opening 14, it has four normal winning opening switches 118, but in FIG. Only the notation.

  When the main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big winning port switch 116, or the normal winning port switch 118, the game ball wins. A payout control board (not shown) is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control board. Although a detailed description is omitted, the payout control board supplies the game ball to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29 by controlling a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the ball tank.

  The main CPU 101 acquires various random numbers as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random numbers. Also, various random numbers are acquired as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and the second special symbol determination is executed using the acquired random numbers. Then, when it is determined that the big win, the special winning opening 13 is opened and closed via the special winning opening control unit 117.

  Further, the main CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first gate switch 114 or the second gate switch 115 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And when it determines with opening the 2nd starting port 12, the 2nd starting port 12 is temporarily open | released by operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control part 113. FIG.

  Further, the main CPU 101 causes each of the display devices 41 to 48 constituting the display device 4 to execute the processing described above with reference to FIG.

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

  The sub CPU 131 sets the production contents based on game information related to special symbol determination, normal symbol determination, jackpot game, and the like transmitted from the game control board 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the cross key 27 may be received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The sub CPU 131 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect content to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

[Configuration Example of Image Sound Control Board 140]
The image sound control board 140 performs image display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and effect sound output control of the speaker 24. Although this image sound control board 140 is not shown in the figure, the central CPU, VDP (Video Display Processor), sound DSP (Digital Signal Processor), control ROM, control RAM, sound ROM, SDRAM, CGROM And VRAM.

  The overall CPU stores the image data stored in the CGROM with respect to the VDP based on programs stored in the control ROM, various tables such as a display list creation table, commands received from the effect control board 130, and the like. An instruction to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 is given. This instruction is mainly performed by outputting a display list.

  Here, the display list is composed of commands for instructing execution of drawing in frame units. The type of image to be drawn, the position (coordinates) to draw the image, display priority, display magnification, and rotation. It includes various parameters such as angle and transmittance. The display list creation table is a table used for creating this display list.

  The general CPU instructs the sound DSP to output the sound data stored in the sound ROM from the speaker 24.

  The control ROM is composed of a mask ROM, and stores a control program for the central CPU, a display list generation program for generating a display list, various tables, and the like.

  The control RAM is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the general CPU executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The CGROM stores effect data necessary for executing a change effect accompanying a change display of a special symbol, an effect accompanying a jackpot game, and the like. This CGROM is composed of flash memory, EEPROM, EPROM, mask ROM, and the like, and includes sprite data (one piece of image data) consisting of a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels), a plurality of pieces of image data. Compressed and stored movie data consisting of a collection of The pixel information is composed of color number information for specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. Further, the CGROM stores, without compression, palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other.

  Note that only part of the image data stored in the CGROM may be compressed. As a method for compressing movie data, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The VRAM is an SRAM that can write and read image data at a high speed, and includes a display list storage area, a development storage area, a frame buffer, and the like.

  The display list storage area temporarily stores the display list output from the overall CPU. The expanded storage area stores image data expanded after being read from the CGROM. The frame buffer is a frame buffer that is used for both drawing and display for drawing an effect image and displaying it on the liquid crystal display device 5. Note that a double buffer method in which a drawing frame buffer and a display frame buffer are separately provided may be employed.

  The VDP performs drawing processing on the frame buffer using the image data stored in the expanded storage area based on the display list stored in the display list storage area. The VDP generates an RGB signal as a video signal indicating the color of the image from the image data stored in the frame buffer, and outputs the generated RGB signal to the liquid crystal display device 5.

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

[Configuration Example of Lamp Control Board 150]
Although not shown in the figure, the lamp control board 150 includes a lamp CPU, a lamp ROM, and a lamp RAM. The lamp CPU performs a calculation process when controlling the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the effect accessory 7 based on a program stored in the lamp ROM. The lamp RAM is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the lamp CPU executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

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

  The lamp CPU reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the lamp ROM to the lamp RAM, and the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the effect material 7 The light emission of the light emitting element is controlled. The lamp CPU reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the lamp ROM to the lamp RAM, and operates the effector 7. Control the drive.

[Timer interrupt processing by game control board 100]
Next, a timer interrupt process executed in the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the game control board 100. The game control board 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 16 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. . Note that the processing of the game control board 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 16 and subsequent figures is performed according to a command issued by the main CPU 101 based on a program stored in the main ROM 102.

  First, the main CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and a normal design random number (step S1).

  Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining jackpot or loss. The design random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when it is determined that the reach is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether or not to open the second start port 12. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the ordinary design random number are incremented by “1” every time the process of step S1 is performed. Note that a loop counter is used as a counter for performing the processing of step S1, and each random number returns to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 executes a switch process when a detection signal is input from each switch (step S2). This switch processing will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S2, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination, displays the special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and displays the determination result of the special symbol determination. A special symbol process including a process of stopping and displaying the determination symbol to be displayed is executed (step S3). This special symbol process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S3, the main CPU 101 includes a process of executing normal symbol determination, causing the normal symbol display unit 45 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Normal symbol processing is executed (step S4).

  Following the process of step S4, the main CPU 101 performs the electric tulip process for operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control unit 113 when it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened as a result of the normal symbol determination. Is executed (step S5).

  Subsequent to the process of step S5, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big win in the process of step S3, the main prize winning hole opening control process for opening the special prize opening 13 through the special prize opening control unit 117 is executed. (Step S6). Although the detailed description is omitted, the winning prize opening opening control process is a process for controlling the jackpot game, and the determination symbol indicating that it is determined that the jackpot game is executed is the first special symbol display 41 or the second symbol. This is performed when the special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S6, the main CPU 101 executes a prize ball process for controlling the payout of the prize ball according to the winning of the game ball (step S7).

  Subsequent to step S7, the main CPU 101 transmits to the effect control board 130 information necessary for determining various commands and effect contents set (stored) in the main RAM 103 in the process step before step S7. Processing is executed (step S8).

[Configuration Example of Main RAM 103]
FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the main RAM 103 of the game control board 100. As illustrated in FIG. 17A, the main RAM 103 includes a determination storage area 1030, a first reserved storage area 1031, a second reserved storage area 1032, a third reserved storage area 1033, and a fourth reserved storage area 1034. A first reserved storage area 1035, a second reserved storage area 1036, a third reserved storage area 1037, and a fourth reserved storage area 1038 are provided.

  The determination storage area 1030 is a storage area for storing various information used for the special symbol determination when the special symbol determination is actually executed. The first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 are storage areas for holding various information related to the first special symbol determination, and the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 are This is a storage area for holding various information related to the second special symbol determination.

  As illustrated in FIG. 17B, the reserved storage areas 1031 to 1038 respectively store an area for storing the number of fluctuations N acquired by the main CPU 101, an area for storing winning start information, and a jackpot random number. A region for storing design random numbers, a region for storing reach random numbers, a region for storing variation pattern random numbers, and a region for storing prior determination information.

  The number N of changes is information indicating the total number of special symbol determination rights acquired by winning a game ball in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. For example, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on and the right for the first special symbol determination is acquired 50 times and the right for the second special symbol determination is acquired 10 times, the variation number N is the sum of these times. 60 ". Then, when the right of the first special symbol determination is further acquired from the state in which the variation number N of “60” is stored in, for example, the third reserved storage area 1033, “61” is added by adding “1” to “60”. Is stored in the fourth reserved storage area 1034 as the number of fluctuations N. In addition, when a new game ball wins the first starting port 11 in a state where the number of retained U1 of the first special symbol determination has reached the maximum number of retained Umax1 (“4” in the present embodiment), or the second special symbol When a new game ball is won at the second start port 12 in a state where the determination hold number U2 has reached the maximum hold number Umax2 (“4” in the present embodiment), the variation number N is not counted.

  Whether the winning start information is the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the same reserved storage area, when the game ball has won the first starting port 11, Alternatively, it is information indicating whether or not the game ball has been acquired when the second starting port 12 is won.

  The pre-determination information is information obtained by a pre-determination process (see FIG. 21) described later based on the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number. Specifically, the pre-determination information is information indicating whether or not the winning start information, the determination result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, the type of the jackpot if it is a jackpot, It includes information indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol, information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like. The prior determination information is stored in the same storage area as the jackpot random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number used in the prior determination process.

  The seven pieces of information described based on FIG. 17B are stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 in order from the first reserved storage area 1031 every time a game ball wins the first start port 11. Every time a game ball wins in the second start port 12, it is stored in any of the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 in order from the first reserved storage area 1035.

  For example, when seven pieces of information related to the first special symbol determination are newly acquired in a state where no information is stored in any of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034, the seven pieces of information are It is stored in the first reserved storage area 1031. For example, when seven pieces of information related to the first special symbol determination are newly acquired in a state where seven pieces of information are stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 and the second reserved storage area 1032, the seven information Is stored in the third reserved storage area 1033.

  Further, when the information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 when the first special symbol determination is performed, the information is stored in the reserved storage areas after the second reserved storage area 1032. Information is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031 side. For example, when information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 in a state where information is stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the third reserved storage area 1033, the second Information stored in the reserved storage area 1032 is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031, and information stored in the third reserved storage area 1033 is shifted to the second reserved storage area 1032.

  Such information shift processing is similarly performed in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 in which information related to the second special symbol determination is stored. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are held, that is, information is stored in both the first reserved storage area 1031 and the first reserved storage area 1035. Is stored, the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 is preferentially performed prior to the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034.

  In contrast, the liquid crystal display device 5 includes a first hold icon display area 51 (see FIG. 1) in which a hold icon corresponding to information stored in the first hold storage area 1031 to the fourth hold storage area 1034 is displayed. ), The second hold icon display area 52 (see FIG. 1) where the hold icon corresponding to the information stored in the first hold storage area 1035 to the fourth hold storage area 1038 is displayed, and the determination storage area 1030 The area 53 (see FIG. 1) where the hold icon corresponding to the information to be displayed is displayed is provided, and the hold icon shift process is performed in conjunction with the above-described information shift process.

  As described above, the hold icon corresponding to the acquired information (various random numbers) and the pre-determination information stored in the hold storage areas 1031 to 1038 is displayed on the liquid crystal screen, and the hold icon is linked to the shift process of these information. The display of is updated. That is, the hold icon is moved from the first hold icon display area 51 to the area 53 and the hold icon is shifted in the first hold icon display area 51 so as to be linked with the information shift process.

  By the way, even when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or when a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 during a jackpot game and various random numbers are acquired, a special symbol determination or a special symbol is displayed. The variable display cannot be made immediately.

  For this reason, when various random numbers are acquired under such circumstances, the main CPU 101 uses the acquired various random numbers as the right for special symbol determination (information for holding the special symbol determination) as described above. The information is stored in the reserved storage areas 1031 to 1038. On the other hand, when the special symbol is not variably displayed, the special symbol determination is not suspended, and the game is not in the big hit game, the main CPU 101 obtains various random numbers obtained with the start opening prize as a trigger. The data is directly stored in the determination storage area 1030.

  In this way, when acquisition information such as a jackpot random number is acquired while the special symbol is variably displayed on the display device 4, this acquisition information is reserved as information for suspending the special symbol determination and the special symbol variation display. It is stored in any one of the storage areas 1031 to 1038.

[Switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111 as illustrated in FIG. 18, and is updated as appropriate by the process of step S1. For the random number (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number), the first start port switch process including the process of acquiring the value at the time when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input is executed. (Step S21). The first start port switch process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the second start port switch 112, and the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is received for various random numbers that are appropriately updated by the process of step S1. A second start port switch process including a process of acquiring a value at the time of input is executed (step S22). The second start port switch process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Then, the main CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first gate switch 114 or the second gate switch 115, and the first gate switch 114 or the normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the process of step S1. A gate switch process for obtaining a value at the time when the detection signal from the second gate switch 115 is input is executed (step S23).

[First Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 19, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 (specifically, the first start port switch 111 is “ON”) following the random number update process in step S <b> 1. On the basis of whether or not an ON signal indicating that the first start port switch 111 has been turned ON is determined (step S210). Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (step S <b> 210: YES), the hold number U <b> 1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol determination (step S211).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S211: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S212), and stores the first hold memory. "1" is added to the number of times of change N newly stored in any of the area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 (step S213).

  Then, the main CPU 101 acquires jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers as acquisition information used for the first special symbol determination, and associates these random numbers with each other and stores them in the main RAM 103 (step). S214 to step S217). Specifically, six pieces of information of the number of fluctuations N, winning start information, jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers are stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 (FIG. 17A ))).

  In this way, the first start port switch 111 (or the second start port switch 112) is turned “ON” in a state where the number of holds for the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) has not reached the upper limit. When the acquisition condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101 acquires acquisition information such as a jackpot random number or a design random number.

  After storing the six pieces of information, the main CPU 101 executes a pre-determination process (step S218). Specifically, the jackpot is based on the information stored in the main RAM 103 by the processing of steps S214 to S217 prior to the jackpot determination processing (see FIG. 23) and the variation pattern selection processing (see FIG. 24) described later. Whether or not to pre-determine whether or not the first special symbol determination is executed and the variation pattern of the special symbol that is actually selected is acquired. This prior determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequently, a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination is suspended, which is a command including the prior determination information obtained in the process of step S218, is set in the main RAM 103 (step S219). This hold command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S8.

[Second Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 20, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 (specifically, the second start port switch 112 is “ON” following the first start port switch process of step S <b> 21. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” based on whether or not an “ON signal indicating that it has turned“ ”has been input (step S220).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (step S220: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (in this embodiment, “4”) of the second special symbol determination (step S221).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S221: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S222), and stores the first hold memory. “1” is added to the number of times of change N newly stored in any of the area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 (step S223).

  Then, the main CPU 101 acquires jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers as acquisition information used for the second special symbol determination, and stores these random numbers in association with each other in the main RAM 103 (step S224 to step S227). Specifically, six pieces of information of the number of fluctuations N, winning start information, jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers are stored in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 (FIG. 17A ))).

  When the main CPU 101 stores six pieces of information, prior to the second special symbol determination using these pieces of information, the main CPU 101 determines in advance whether or not it will be a big hit, and when the second special symbol determination is executed, A pre-determination process for acquiring the variation pattern of the special symbol selected in step S228 is executed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S228, the main CPU 101 sets a hold command including a pre-determination information obtained in the process of step S228, which is a command for notifying that the second special symbol determination is put on hold in the main RAM 103. (Step S229). This hold command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S8.

  As explained based on FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, when the game ball passes through the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 in a state where the number of reserved special symbol determinations has not reached the upper limit, the main CPU 101 Acquire a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, etc., as acquisition information used for symbol determination.

[Preliminary determination processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the prior determination process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart of the advance determination process in step S218 of FIG.

  Following the processing of step S217 in FIG. 19, the main CPU 101 determines to execute a jackpot in the special symbol determination based on the game state information indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 stored in the main RAM 103, for example. It is determined whether or not the high probability state (probability game state in this embodiment) is relatively high (step S2180).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the state is a high probability state (step S2180: YES), the right of the first special symbol determination acquired by the first start port switch process of FIG. 19 is shifted to the current high probability state. From this, it is determined how many times the right of the first special symbol determination corresponds. That is, when the determination result of the special symbol determination becomes a probable big hit and the jackpot game is played and the state becomes a high probability state, the variation number N corresponding to the special symbol determination is set as the reference number M. For example, if the determination result of the 100th special symbol determination after the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on and the probability change is made and the state shifts to a high probability state, the data “100” is used as the reference number M. Stored in the main RAM 103. In this case, the special symbol determination performed for the 101st time from the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 1 corresponds to the first special symbol determination after shifting to the high probability state, and the special symbol determination performed for the 110th time is the high symbol determination. This corresponds to the 10th special symbol determination after the transition to the probability state. In this way, it is calculated how many special symbol determinations the right of the special symbol determination acquired by the start port switch process corresponds to after shifting to the high probability state. Specifically, the main CPU 101 calculates the calculated value L by subtracting the reference number M from the current variation number N (step S2181).

  Subsequent to the process of step S2181, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the calculated value L is equal to or less than the high probability remaining game count K (step S2182). Here, the high probability game remaining count K is the upper limit count for determining the big hit random number based on the high probability random number determination table. In the present embodiment, since this high probability remaining game count K is set to “74” in advance, the determination of whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot random number after the jackpot game has ended is a random number with a high probability up to 74 times. This is performed based on the determination table. Therefore, the main CPU 101 determines in step S2182 whether or not the calculated value L is “74” or less.

  By the way, for example, when the game is controlled in the low probability state (the normal game state in the present embodiment), the right of the first special symbol determination three times is reserved, and the first digested among them is the first one to be digested. When the determination result of one special symbol determination is a big hit, regarding the remaining two first special symbol determinations, even if there is a low probability state before these first special symbol determinations are digested, When one special symbol determination is actually digested, it is in a high probability state. For this reason, it is possible to obtain accurate prior determination information if the prior determination is not performed in consideration of whether there is a jackpot for changing the gaming state in the right of the first special symbol determination to be digested first. Can not.

  Therefore, if the main CPU 101 determines that the state is not a high probability state (step S2180: NO) or determines that the calculation value L is not equal to or less than the high probability remaining game count K (step S2182: NO), it digests first. It is determined whether or not the right of the first special symbol determination to be made is determined to be a big hit at the start of the change (probable change) (step S2184). Specifically, when various random numbers are stored in, for example, the fourth reserved storage area 1034 in the processing of step S214 to step S217, the first determination information related to the jackpot is stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the third reserved storage area 1033. It is determined whether or not it has been done.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the calculated value L is equal to or less than the high-probability game remaining count K (step S2182: YES), or when there is a hold that has pre-determination information related to the jackpot among the pending digests (Step S2184: YES), the high-probability jackpot random number table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (Step S2185).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that there is no pre-determined information related to jackpot among the pending digests (step S2184: NO), the main CPU 101 reads the low-probability jackpot random number table from the main ROM 102. The main RAM 103 is set (step S2186).

  Next, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot random number table set in the main RAM 103 by the process of step S2185 or step S2186, and determines whether or not it is a jackpot (step S2187). Specifically, when the high-probability jackpot random number table is set in the main RAM 103, any of the winning values stored in the high-probability jackpot random number table is the jackpot random number acquired in step S214. Whether or not the jackpot is determined to be a big hit at the start of the change is determined in advance. Further, when the low probability jackpot random number table is set in the main RAM 103, whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S214 matches the winning value stored in the low probability jackpot random number table. Based on this, it is determined in advance whether or not a big hit will be determined at the start of the change.

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines based on the determination result of step S2187 whether or not it is determined to be a big hit at the start of the change (step S2189). If it is determined that the jackpot is determined at the start of the change (step S2189: YES), the jackpot symbol determination table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S2190), and the process of step S215 is performed. The type of jackpot is specified based on which symbol random number corresponding to which jackpot stored in the symbol determination table matches the acquired symbol random number (step S2191).

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, prior to the jackpot determination performed at the start of the change, whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is determined in advance, and it is determined in advance that the jackpot is a jackpot If it is, the jackpot type is also determined in advance.

  Next, the main CPU 101 reads the big hit variation pattern table from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103 (step S2192).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not determined to be a big hit at the start of the change (step S2189: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether a reach effect is performed during the change (step S2193). Specifically, based on whether or not the reach random number acquired in the process of step S216 matches the winning value of the reach random number stored in the main ROM 102, whether or not the reach effect is performed during the change. Determine whether.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the reach effect is to be performed (step S2193: YES), the main CPU 101 reads the reach variation pattern table from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103 (step S2194).

  When the main CPU 101 sets the jackpot variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table, the main CPU 101 identifies the variation pattern during the variation (step S2195). Specifically, based on which random number value of random number values specified in the fluctuation pattern table set in the main RAM 103 matches the random number of fluctuation pattern acquired in the process of step S217, The variation pattern of the special symbol to be selected in the first special symbol determination performed at the start of variation is specified.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S2195 or determines that the reach effect is not performed (step S2193: NO), the main CPU 101 generates pre-determination information to generate the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area. 1034 (step S2196). Specifically, when the determination process in step S2187, the identification process in step S2191, and the identification process in step S2195 are performed as a series of processes, information indicating the results of these processes is included in these processes. The used jackpot random number, the design random number, and the variation pattern random number are stored as prior determination information in the same reserved storage area where the random number is stored. In addition, when the determination process of step S2191 and the determination process of step S2195 are not performed after the determination process of step S2187, information indicating the determination result of step S2187 was used for the determination process of step S2187. Stored as prior determination information in the same reserved storage area where the jackpot random number is stored.

  In addition, although the prior determination process related to the first special symbol determination has been described here, the preliminary determination process related to the second special symbol determination (the process in step S228 in FIG. 20) is also performed using the random number value used for the preliminary determination process. Except for differences in the table and the like, the determination is performed in the same manner as the prior determination process related to the first special symbol determination.

  As described above, the main CPU 101 stores the acquired information stored in any of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 or any of the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038. Based on this, prior determination regarding the special symbol determination is performed prior to the special symbol determination.

[Special symbol processing by game control board 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 22 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S3 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 22, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game is in progress based on whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” ( Step S301). This jackpot game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game is being executed, and is set to “ON” at the start of the jackpot game, and is set to “OFF” at the end of the jackpot game. Here, when it is determined that the game is a big hit game (step S301: YES), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not being played (step S301: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (step S302). If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S302: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is equal to or greater than “1”. (Step S303). Here, when it is determined that the holding number U2 is “1” or more (step S303: YES), the holding number U2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S304).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the holding number U2 is not “1” or more (step S303: NO), whether or not the holding number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is “1” or more. Is determined (step S305). Here, when it is determined that the holding number U1 is not “1” or more (step S305: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4. On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S305: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the hold number U1 to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S306).

  Following the process of step S304 or the process of step S306, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103 (step S308). Specifically, when the shift process is executed following the process of step S304, the acquired information stored in the first reserved storage area 1035 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 and the second special symbol determination is performed. The remaining acquired information is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 side. On the other hand, when the shift process is executed following the process of step S306, the acquired information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 and the remaining information relating to the first special symbol determination is left. The acquired information is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 side.

  Following the processing of step S308, the main CPU 101 executes jackpot determination processing based on the random numbers stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S309). By executing this jackpot determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot, and if it is determined that it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot is determined. Then, determination symbol setting information indicating the results of these processes is set in the main RAM 103. The jackpot determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S309, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern selection process for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol (step S310). This variation pattern selection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to step S310, the main CPU 101 determines whether the symbol setting information set in step S309, the symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or the second special symbol determination. Is set in the main RAM 103 including information indicating whether or not, setting information of the variation pattern set in the process of step S310, information on the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like (step S311). This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8.

  Subsequent to the process of step S311, the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the variation pattern setting information included in the variation start command set in step S311 (step S312). At that time, when the processing of step S309 to step S311 is performed in a state where the acquired information (random number) related to the first special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area, the special symbol is displayed in the first special symbol display 41. When the process of steps S309 to S311 is performed in a state where the acquired information (random number) related to the second special symbol determination is stored, the second special symbol display 42 displays the special symbol. Fluctuation display is started.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S312, the main CPU 101 starts measurement of a variation time that is an elapsed time since the start of the variation display in step S312 (step S313).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S313 or determines that the special symbol is changing (step S302: YES), the main CPU 101 is selected by the process of step S310 from the start of the measurement of the changing time in step S313. It is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed (step S315). Here, when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (step S315: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S315: YES), the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. Is set in the main RAM 103 (step S316). This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in the aspect which shows the determination result of special symbol determination, etc. are performed.

  Subsequent to the process in step S316, the main CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display started in the process in step S312 (step S317). Specifically, the determination symbol set in the process of step S309 (a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display on which the special symbol is variably displayed. The stop display of the determination symbol is continued until at least a predetermined symbol determination time (for example, 1 second) elapses.

  As described above, when the main CPU 101 performs the jackpot determination process for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game and sets the variation pattern of the special symbol, the main CPU 101 displays the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. After displaying the variation with the variation pattern in which the special symbol is set, the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process is stopped and displayed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S317, the main CPU 101 resets the variation time at which the measurement was started in the process of step S313 (step S318), and controls the process and game state for starting the jackpot game when it is a jackpot. The stopping process including the above process is executed (step S319).

[Big hit judgment processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 23 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S309 of FIG. The main CPU 101 executes jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S3091). Specifically, whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is a jackpot based on whether or not it matches a preset winning value (a winning value stored in the main ROM 102). Determine whether or not.

  In this way, the main CPU 101 starts such that acquisition information such as a jackpot random number acquired when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is stored in the determination storage area 1030. When the condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the jackpot random number.

  Following the processing of step S3091, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S3092). Here, when it is determined that it is a big hit (step S3092: YES), while referring to the symbol determination table at the time of the big hit stored in the main ROM 102, based on the design random number obtained in the process of step S215 or step S225 The type of jackpot is determined (step S3093). Specifically, the type of jackpot is determined by reading a symbol corresponding to the acquired symbol random number from the symbol determination table.

  Then, the main CPU 101 sets jackpot symbol setting information corresponding to the determined jackpot type in the main RAM 103 (step S3094). As a result, the jackpot symbol set here at the time of the process of step S318 is stopped and displayed as a determination symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and the jackpot game corresponding to the symbol is displayed. Will be done.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3092: NO), the main CPU 101 sets the lost symbol setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3095). As a result, the lost symbol set here in the process of step S318 is stopped and displayed as a determination symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. In this case, the jackpot game is not performed.

[Change pattern selection processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 24 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S310 of FIG. After executing the jackpot determination process in step S309 in FIG. 24, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result in step S3091 is a jackpot (step S3101). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S3101: YES), the big hit variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3102).

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3101: NO), whether or not the reach random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 matches the winning value of the reach random number stored in the main ROM 102. Based on this, it is determined whether or not to perform a reach effect that makes the player expect a big hit (step S3103). If it is determined that a reach effect is to be performed (step S3103: YES), the reach variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3104). Conversely, when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S3103: NO), the variation pattern table for loss is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3105).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern random number determination process with reference to the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103 by the process of step S3102, the process of step S3104, or the process of step S3105 (step S3106). Specifically, when the big hit variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table is set in the main RAM 103, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is set as the variation. A variation pattern is selected by reading from the pattern table.

  If the variation pattern table for losing is set in the main RAM 103, the number of reserved special symbol determination is specified based on the number of reserved storage areas in which various types of information are stored immediately before the shift process of step S308 is performed. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the specified number of holdings and the presence / absence of the current time is read out from the variation pattern table for loss to select the variation pattern.

  By selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol in this way, the variation time of the special symbol is inevitably determined.

  When the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern, the main CPU 101 sets the selected variation pattern setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3107). The variation pattern setting information is included in the variation start command and transmitted to the effect control board 130 together with the symbol setting information set in the main RAM 103 by the jackpot determination process in step S309 described above.

[Processing during stop by game control board 100]
FIG. 25 is a detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S319 of FIG. After resetting the variation time by the process of step S318, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit as in the process of step S3092 (see FIG. 23) as illustrated in FIG. S3191). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S3191: YES), the big win game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S3192).

  Next, the main CPU 101 sets the time-short game flag and the probability change game flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S3193). Here, the short-time game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the short-time state in which the electric chew support function is granted, and the probability variation game flag is relatively probable to be determined to be a big hit in the special symbol determination. It is a flag indicating whether or not a high probability state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state is controlled by setting the time-saving gaming flag and the probability variation gaming flag. That is, when the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation gaming state, both the probability variation gaming flag and the hourly gaming flag are set to “ON”, and when the gaming state is controlled to the latent gaming state, the probability variation gaming flag is “ON”. When the gaming state is controlled to the normal gaming state, both the probability variation gaming flag and the hourly gaming flag are set to “OFF”.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S3193, the main CPU 101 sets an opening command for notifying that the big hit game is started in the main RAM 103 (step S3194). This opening command includes information such as the type of jackpot, the opening pattern of the jackpot 13 during the jackpot game, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3191: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set to “ON” (step S3196). If it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (step S3196: YES), the short-time game remaining number J stored in the main RAM 103 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step). S3197). At this time, the short game remaining number J indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is executed in the short time state, and is counted down from “70” in the present embodiment.

  Following the processing of step S3197, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S3198). Here, when it is determined that the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S3198: YES), the time-saving game flag is set to “OFF” (step S3199). As a result, the electric chew support function is not provided.

  The main CPU 101 executes the process of step S3199, determines that the time-saving game flag is not “ON” (step S3196: NO), or determines that the time-saving game remaining count J is not “0” ( Step S3198: NO), it is determined whether or not the probability variation game flag is set to "ON" (step S3201).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S3201: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the high probability remaining game count K stored in the main RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. (Step S3202). This high-probability game remaining count K indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is executed in the high-probability state, and is counted down from “74” in the present embodiment.

  Following the processing of step S3202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game remaining count K is “0” (step S3203). Here, if it is determined that the high probability remaining game count K is “0” (step S3203: YES), the probability variation game flag is set to “OFF” (step S3204). Thereby, special symbol determination comes to be performed in a low probability state.

  When the process of step S3204 is performed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (step S3201: NO), when it is determined that the high probability game remaining count K is not “0” ( If the process of step S3203: NO) or step S3194 is performed, the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

[Game state setting process by game control board 100]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the game state setting process executed in the game control board 100. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the jackpot game is executed by the big prize opening control process in step S6. When the ending in the jackpot game ends, the gaming state for setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the jackpot game ends. Setting processing is executed.

  When the ending in the jackpot game is completed, the main CPU 101 sets the probability variation game flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “ON” (step S401), and also sets the high probability remaining game count K stored in the main RAM 103 to “ 74 "(step S402). Then, the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S403), and the short-time game remaining number J, which is also stored in the main RAM 103, is set to “70” (step S404).

[Timer interrupt processing by production control board 130]
When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 sets a CTC cycle, which is a cycle for performing timer interrupt processing to be described later. And sub CPU131 repeats the random number update process which updates the production random number etc. which are used in order to determine the content of production with the predetermined period shorter than a CTC period. That is, the sub CPU 131 repeats the timer interrupt process at the CTC cycle while repeating the random number update process at a predetermined cycle while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated.

  Hereinafter, the timer interruption process executed in the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the effect control board 130. The sub CPU 131 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 27 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds), similarly to the timer interrupt process performed in the game control board 100. Note that the processing performed on the effect control board 130 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 27 and the subsequent steps is performed according to a command issued by the sub CPU 131 based on a program stored in the sub ROM 132.

  First, the sub CPU 131 executes a command reception process for performing a process according to a command from the game control board 100 (step S10). This command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S10, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the effect button 26 or the cross key 27 has been operated based on whether or not the operation information is input from the effect button 26 or the cross key 27 (step S11). ). If it is determined that the effect button 26 or the cross key 27 has been operated (step S11: YES), an operation command for notifying that the effect button 26 or the cross key 27 has been operated is set in the sub RAM 133 ( Step S12). By transmitting this operation command to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150, processing for realizing an effect on the effect according to the operation of the effect button 26 or the cross key 27 is performed.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that neither the effect button 26 nor the cross key 27 is operated (step S11: NO), or when the process of step S12 is executed, the accessory that controls the operation of the effect accessory 7 An operation control process is executed (step S13). Details of the accessory operation control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 executes transmission processing (step S14). Specifically, the command set in the sub-RAM 133 by the processing in step S10, step S12, and step S13 is transmitted to the image acoustic control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. By performing this command transmission process, the image acoustic control board 140 is instructed to perform an effect by image display, audio output, etc., and the lamp is activated by various lamps or by the operation of the effect agent 7. The control board 150 is instructed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S14, the sub CPU 131 executes a data transfer process (step S15). Specifically, since data relating to image acoustic control is transmitted from the image acoustic control board 140, the data is transferred to the lamp control board 150. Thereby, the lamp control board 150 controls the effect by the effect medium such as the effect agent 7 and the panel lamp 25 so as to synchronize with the effect performed by the liquid crystal display device 5 and the speaker 24.

[Command reception processing by effect control board 130]
FIG. 28 is a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S10 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 28, the sub CPU 131 first determines whether or not a command transmitted from the game control board 100 has been received (step S101). If it is determined that a command has not been received (step S101: NO), the process proceeds to step S11.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the command from the game control board 100 has been received (step S101: YES), the command is controlled according to the process of step S219 (see FIG. 19) or step S229 (see FIG. 20). It is determined whether or not the hold command is transmitted from the substrate 100 (step S102). If it is determined that the command is not a hold command (step S102: NO), the process proceeds to step S107 described later.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a hold command (step S102: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a hold command reception process (step S103). The hold command reception process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a pending command (step S102: NO), it determines whether or not the command is a change start command transmitted in accordance with the processing of step S311 (see FIG. 22). Determination is made (step S107). If it is determined that the received command is not a change start command (step S107: NO), the process proceeds to step S109 described later.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a change start command (step S107: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a change effect start process (step S108). This variation effect start process will be described later in detail based on FIG.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a change start command (step S107: NO), the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S316 (see FIG. 22). It is determined whether or not (step S109). If the sub CPU 131 determines that it is a symbol confirmation command (step S109: YES), it ends the decorative symbol variation display and stops displaying the decorative symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination executed at the start of symbol variation. A variable effect end command for instructing execution of the process is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S110).

  By transmitting this variation effect end command to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 in the process of step S14, a special symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) is displayed. As the special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42) is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) is stopped on the liquid crystal screen. Will be displayed.

[Reception command reception processing by effect control board 130]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 29, the hold command reception process executed in the effect control board 130 that has received the hold command transmitted from the game control board 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 29 is a detailed flowchart of the hold command reception process in step S103 of FIG.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that a hold command has been received (step S102: YES), the sub CPU 131 first updates the number of holds for special symbol determination stored in the sub RAM 133 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S1031). Specifically, based on the winning start information included in the advance determination information in the hold command, the received hold command is a hold command related to the first special symbol determination or related to the second special symbol determination It is determined whether the command is a hold command, and based on the determination result, the number of holds for the first special symbol determination or the number of holds for the second special symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”. Then, the sub CPU 131 stores the advance determination information included in the received hold command in the sub RAM 133 (step S1032).

  As described above, the prior determination information includes information indicating whether or not the winning start information, the determination result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot, indicates what kind of jackpot Information, information indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol, information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like are included.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S1032, the sub CPU 131 determines that the hold command is the first special symbol determination based on the winning start information included in the advance determination information in the hold command received from the game control board 100. It is determined whether or not it is a notification of the suspension (step S1033). Here, when it is determined that the first special symbol determination is not notified (step S1033: NO), that is, when the second special symbol determination is notified, it is normal. An icon display command is set in the sub RAM 133 (step S1034). This normal icon display command is a command for instructing execution of a new display of the hold icon in the normal display mode, and includes the winning start information received from the game control board 100.

  The normal icon display command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process in step S14. On the other hand, when the normal icon display command includes winning start port information indicating the first start port 11, the overall CPU of the image sound control board 140 includes the normal icon in the first hold icon display area 51. Is newly displayed, and when the winning start information indicating the second start port 12 is included, a normal icon is newly displayed in the second hold icon display area 52.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received hold command is a notification that the first special symbol determination has been put on hold (step S1033: YES), the prohibition flag stored in the sub RAM 133 is “ON”. It is determined whether it is set to (step S1035). This prohibition flag is a flag that indicates whether or not to prohibit the start of the operation of the production actor 7 while displaying a special icon when the game ball wins the first start port 11. Is set to “ON”, for example, when the production character 7 is in operation. If it is determined that the prohibition flag is set to “ON” (step S1035: YES), the process proceeds to step S1034 described above. As a result, a normal icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 51.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the prohibition flag is not set to “ON” (step S1035: NO), that is, if the effect agent 7 is not in operation, the pre-CPU effect random number is acquired and stored in the sub RAM 133. (Step S1036). This pre-reading effect random number is a random number used for the process of determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect using the hold icon, and is incremented by “1” every time the random number update process described above is performed. The count value at the time when the hold command is received is acquired as a prefetch effect random number.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1036, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute a prefetch effect (step S1037). Specifically, it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetch effect based on whether or not the prefetch effect random number acquired in the process of step S1036 matches a predetermined random number value stored in the sub ROM 132.

  In this embodiment, the pre-reading effect is an effect of newly displaying a special icon in the first hold icon display area 51 or a normal icon (or special icon) newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51. This is an effect of changing the hold in one hold icon display area 51 or the area 53.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines to execute the prefetch effect (step S1037: YES), the sub CPU 131 acquires a hold effect pattern random number and stores it in the sub RAM 133 (step S1038). The hold effect pattern random number is a random number used for the process of determining the effect pattern of the pre-read effect using the hold icon, and is incremented by “1” every time the above-described random number update process is performed. The count value at the time when the command is received is acquired as a holding effect pattern random number.

  Then, the sub CPU 131 changes the initial display color of the hold icon, the hold change pattern indicating how the display mode of the hold icon (color in this embodiment) changes, and the display mode of the hold icon. The change timing which is timing is determined (step S1039).

  Although not shown in the figure, the sub ROM 132 has at least three on-hold effect pattern tables of a jackpot hold effect pattern table, an on-hold effect pattern table with an effect of losing reach, and an on-hold effect pattern table for an effect of no lose reach. The table is stored. Each of these holding effect pattern tables is provided with a plurality of tables corresponding to the variation patterns (variation times) determined in the game control board 100. For example, the jackpot holding effect pattern table is provided with tables for 30 seconds, 45 seconds, 60 seconds, 70 seconds, 90 seconds, and 120 seconds.

  The sub CPU 131 selects one table from the plurality of tables based on the advance determination information included in the hold command. For example, when the pre-determined information including information indicating “big hit” and information indicating a variation pattern with a variation time of 90 seconds is included in the received hold command, the sub CPU 131 uses the information for 90 seconds. The jackpot hold production pattern table is selected. For example, when the pre-determined information including information indicating “losing” and information indicating a variation pattern whose variation time is 45 seconds is included in the received hold command, the sub CPU 131 determines that 45 seconds. The hold production pattern table for production with losing reach is selected.

  In the hold effect pattern table, the hold effect pattern random number and the effect pattern of the prefetch effect using the hold icon are associated with each other. In the process of step S1039, the sub CPU 131 reads out the effect pattern corresponding to the hold effect pattern random number acquired by the process of step S1038 from the many effect patterns stored in the selected hold effect pattern table. One production pattern is selected.

  When such a hold effect pattern selection process is executed, when a hold icon is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51, it is determined whether to display a normal icon or a special icon. When displaying a special icon, the display color is also determined. In addition, it is determined how to change the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 (the color of the hold icon after the change and the hold change timing).

  Note that the method of determining the effect pattern of the pre-reading effect of the hold icon is not limited to the method exemplified here, and may be another method.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1039, the sub CPU 131 sets a colored icon display command including setting information indicating the determination result by the process of step S1039 in the sub RAM 133 (step S1040).

  The colored icon display command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process of step S14. On the other hand, the overall CPU of the image sound control board 140 newly displays the hold icon of the initial display color indicated by the information included in the colored icon display command in the first hold icon display area 51. Then, at the change timing included in the colored icon display command, the hold icon being displayed is changed to the hold icon of the color after the hold change that is also included in the color icon display command.

  When executing the process of step S1034 or executing the process of step S1040, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the prohibition flag stored in the sub RAM 133 is set to “ON” (step S1042). . Here, when it is determined that the prohibition flag is set to “ON” (step S1042: YES), a series of pending command reception processing ends, and the processing proceeds to step S11.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines that the prohibition flag is not set to “ON” (step S1042: NO), the sub CPU 131 acquires an operation determination random number and stores it in the sub RAM 133 (step S1043). This action determination random number is a random number used for the process of determining whether or not to cause the effector 7 to start an action when a hold icon is newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51. Every time the update process is performed, “1” is added, and the sub CPU 131 acquires the count value at the time of receiving the hold command as the operation determination random number.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1043, the sub CPU 131 produces an effect when the display of the normal icon (or special icon) in the first hold icon display area 51 is started in accordance with the process of step S1034 (or the process of step S1040). It is determined whether or not the accessory 7 starts an operation (step S1044).

  Although not shown in the figure, the sub-ROM 132 stores three operation determination tables: a jackpot operation determination table, an operation determination table for effects with losing reach, and an operation determination table for effects without losing reach. Yes. Each of these operation determination tables is provided with a plurality of tables corresponding to variation patterns (variation times) determined in the game control board 100. For example, the jackpot operation determination table includes tables for 30 seconds, 45 seconds, 60 seconds, 70 seconds, 90 seconds, and 120 seconds.

  The sub CPU 131 selects one table from the plurality of tables based on the advance determination information included in the hold command. For example, when the pre-determined information including information indicating “big hit” and information indicating a variation pattern with a variation time of 70 seconds is included in the received hold command, the sub CPU 131 determines that it is for 70 seconds. Select the jackpot action determination table. For example, when the pre-determined information including information indicating “losing” and information indicating a variation pattern whose variation time is 30 seconds is included in the received hold command, the sub CPU 131 determines that 30 seconds. Select the action determination table for production with losing reach.

  In the action determination table, the action determination random number is associated with the presence / absence of the action of the effect actor 7. In the process of step S1044, the sub CPU 131 refers to the selected action determination table, and whether the action of the rendering agent 7 corresponds to the action determination random number acquired in the process of step S1043 or not. Is determined to determine whether or not to cause the director 7 to start the operation when starting the display of the current hold icon. Here, when it is determined that the effect agent 7 is not to be operated (step S1044: NO), that is, when there is no operation of the effect agent 7 corresponding to the acquired motion determination random number, the process is performed in step S11. It is advanced.

  Note that each action determination table has a special jackpot determination result of “big hit”, compared to the case where information indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “lost” is included in the prior determination information. It is configured such that the production actor 7 is easier to operate when the information indicating “” is included in the prior determination information. In addition, the shorter the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol indicated by the information included in the pre-determination information, the more difficult the director is to operate, and conversely, the longer the variation time, 7 is configured to be easy to operate.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the production actor 7 is to be operated (step S1044: YES), that is, if there is an operation of the production actor 7 corresponding to the acquired motion determination random number, An initial operation start command for instructing the start of the initial operation (in this embodiment, a change in posture from the initial posture to the rotating posture) is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S1045).

  The initial operation start command set in the sub RAM 133 in this way is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process in step S14.

  On the other hand, when the lamp CPU of the lamp control board 150 receives the initial operation start command from the effect control board 130, the lamp actor 7 starts the initial action. Specifically, the operation pattern data corresponding to the received initial operation start command is read from the lamp ROM to the lamp RAM, and the driving of the stepping motor that operates the effect agent 7 is controlled based on the read operation pattern data. As a result, the director 7 changes its posture from the initial posture to the rotating posture, and the director 7 enters the operating state.

  In addition, although this embodiment demonstrates the case where the operation | movement pattern of the initial operation of the production | presentation actor 7 is one type, in other embodiment, the operation | movement pattern of the initial operation | movement of the production | presentation actor 7 is prepared with two or more. Also good.

  When the processing of step S1045 is executed, the sub CPU 131 executes the new effect using the effect agent 7 because the effect agent 7 is in the operating state (not in the initial posture) according to the process of step S1045. Is temporarily set to “ON” (step S1046).

  Then, the sub CPU 131 causes the image sound control board 140 to start the count display of the operation time of the rendering agent 7 on the liquid crystal screen (step S1047).

  As described above, when the operation of the production actor 7 is started, the sub CPU 131 starts displaying the suggestion image indicating the operation time of the production actor 7 on the liquid crystal screen.

  In the present embodiment, in a situation where the prohibition flag is set to “ON”, not only a new operation of the director role 7 but also a new special icon regarding a hold different from the current target hold, A case will be described in which the hold change of the hold icon related to the hold different from the target hold is prohibited. On the other hand, in another embodiment, for example, on the condition that the action of the director 7 is not accompanied, a new display of a special icon related to the hold different from the current target hold, or a hold different from the current target hold You may make it permit the hold change of the hold icon regarding.

  Sub CPU131 determines whether or not to cause the director 7 to finish the operation before the start of the change, following the process of step S1047 (step S1048).

  By the way, in this embodiment, with respect to the fluctuation, there is a tendency that as the fluctuation time is longer, the possibility of jackpot increases. In the case of “big hit”, it is difficult to select a variation pattern with a short variation time and a variation pattern with a long variation time is easy to select (see FIG. 5A). This is because a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected and a variation pattern with a long variation time is difficult to select (see FIG. 5B).

  On the other hand, if the director is kept operating even after the start of the change even though the change is a change with a relatively short change time, the director of the director 7 is also changed after the start of the change. Although the operation state continues, there are many situations in which the operation time of the director 7 displayed on the liquid crystal screen is unlikely to be relatively long. As a result, since the operating state of the director 7 continues after the start of the change, it is difficult for the player to have a sense of expectation that some kind of stunning effect that can be expected of the jackpot may occur. There is sex.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, when the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol indicated by the information included in the advance determination information in the received hold command is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds), The operation of the production actor 7 is continued after the start of the change, and conversely, when the change time is less than the predetermined time, the operation of the production actor 7 is ended before the start of the change.

  That is, when the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol indicated by the information included in the prior determination information is less than a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds), “YES” is determined in the process of step S1048, and the step The process proceeds to S1049. Conversely, if the variation time is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, it is determined as “NO” in the process of step S1048, and the process proceeds to step S11.

  As described above, when the pre-determination result indicating that the variation time of the special symbol is less than the predetermined time with respect to the pre-reading target hold is obtained, the sub CPU 131 performs the processing after step S1049 described later, The accessory 7 is returned to the initial posture before the start of the change related to the prefetch target hold (see FIG. 7). As a result, the operating time of the production actor 7 becomes a relatively short time.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 131 performs processing after step S1090 (see FIG. 30), which will be described later, when a preliminary determination result indicating that the variation time of the special symbol is equal to or longer than the predetermined time with respect to the prefetch target suspension is obtained. As a result, the director 7 is returned to the initial posture after the start of the change related to the prefetch target hold (during the change) (see FIG. 8). As a result, the operating time of the production actor 7 becomes a relatively long time.

  It should be noted that here, the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol indicated by the prior determination result indicates whether the timing of the return of the director 7 to the initial posture is before the variation start or after the variation start. The case has been described in which the determination is made based on whether or not the predetermined time is exceeded.

  On the other hand, in other embodiments, whether the return timing is before the start of the change or after the start of the change, for example, depending on the type of reach effect performed during the change corresponding to the prefetch target hold. It may be determined. For example, when there are three types of reach effects, a normal reach effect, an SP reach effect, and an SPSP reach effect, the sub CPU 131 performs the change related to the prefetch target suspension based on the prior determination result acquired from the game control board 100. It is determined whether or not a reach effect is performed, and which reach effect is performed when a reach effect is performed. Then, when it is specified that the reach effect is not performed during the change related to the pre-read target hold (when the reachless effect is performed), when it is specified that only the normal reach effect is performed, the initial posture of the effector 7 is returned. Is determined before the start of the change. On the other hand, when it is specified that the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect is performed during the change related to the pre-read target hold, the return timing of the effect agent 7 to the initial posture is determined after the start of the change.

  Moreover, you may determine whether the return timing to the initial posture of the production | presentation actor 7 is made before the said change start based on the other information which comprises prior determination information. That is, for example, based on information indicating whether or not the determination result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, it may be determined whether or not to set the return timing before the start of the change.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines to end the operation of the rendering agent 7 before the start of the change (step S1048: YES), the return operation start timing of the rendering agent 7 (= the returning of the rendering agent 7 to the initial posture). The operation start timing is set (step S1049). Specifically, when setting information indicating the processing result of step S1039 is stored in the sub-RAM 133, it is determined based on the setting information whether there is a point where a pending change occurs before the start of the change. . If it is determined that there is a point at which a pending change occurs, the timing immediately before that point is set as the return operation start timing of the effect accessory 7. By such setting processing, for example, the effect illustrated in FIG. 7D can be realized.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no point at which a pending change occurs before the start of the change, or when setting information indicating the processing result of step S1039 is not stored, the return operation start timing is set at random. For example, the remaining time of the fluctuation corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the area 53 and the fluctuation pattern included in the prior determination information corresponding to each hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 are displayed. Based on the information shown, the time until the change corresponding to the prefetch target suspension is started is specified. Then, a random lottery is performed with respect to the specified time, and a return operation start timing for starting a return operation for returning the stage actor 7 to the initial posture is determined.

  For example, if there is 15 seconds until the change corresponding to the hold icon newly displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is started, the timing at which 5 seconds have elapsed after the hold icon is displayed. Assuming that the second candidate timing is a timing at which the first candidate timing and 10 seconds have passed, a random number for timing determination is acquired. If the random number is an odd value, the first candidate timing is set as the operation end timing. If it is an even value, the second candidate timing is set as the operation end timing. By such setting processing, for example, the effect illustrated in FIG. 7C can be realized.

  In addition, the setting method of the operation end timing of the production | presentation actor 7 illustrated here is a mere example, Comprising: The operation end timing of the production actor 7 before the said change start may be set by another method.

  When the sub CPU 131 sets the return operation start timing of the effect agent 7, the sub CPU 131 sets the return operation pattern of the effect agent 7. That is, following the process of step S1049, based on the setting result of step S1049, it is determined whether or not the stage actor 7 is returned to the initial posture when the hold is changed (step S1050), and is determined to be returned when the hold is changed. If it has been performed (step S1050: YES), information indicating a return change pattern for suggesting a pending change is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S1051). In the present embodiment, the return operation pattern for suggesting the hold change is an operation pattern in which the director 7 is swung a predetermined number of times in the vicinity of the rotation posture and then returned to the initial posture (for example, FIG. 9 (C- 4)).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the return is not a change at the time of the hold change (step S1050: NO), information indicating the return operation pattern for gasses is set in the sub RAM 133 (step S1052). In the present embodiment, this gossip return operation pattern is an operation pattern in which the production actor 7 is returned from the rotation posture to the initial posture at a constant speed (see, for example, FIG. 9A-4).

  By the way, as timing for returning the production actor 7 to the initial posture during the change, in this embodiment, in addition to the hold change timing during the change (see FIG. 8C), a timing immediately before the zone entry. (See FIG. 8D), timing immediately before a predetermined notice effect is performed (see FIG. 8E), timing just before reach establishment (see FIG. 8F), timing just before reach development (see FIG. 8D). (See FIG. 8G). Then, whether or not these various effects are executed during the change and at what timing during the change are determined at the start of the change.

  For this reason, when the sub CPU 131 returns the effect actor 7 to the initial posture after the start of the change, that is, when it is determined “NO” in step S1048, the return operation of the effect agent 7 is started at the start of the change. Set the timing and return operation pattern. The processing for setting the return operation start timing and the return operation pattern will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

[Variation effect start processing by effect control board 130]
Hereinafter, the variation effect start process executed in the effect control board 130 that has received the change start command transmitted from the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 30 is a detailed flowchart of the variation effect start process in step S108 of FIG.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the command received from the game control board 100 is a change start command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S311 (see FIG. 22) (step S107: YES), With respect to the effect random number that is appropriately updated by the random number update process described above, the value at the time when the change start command is received from the game control board 100 is acquired and stored in the sub-RAM 133 (step S1081). Then, the received change start command is analyzed (step S1082).

  In this variation start command, as described above, the symbol setting information indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process, whether the symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or relates to the second special symbol determination It includes winning start information indicating whether it is a thing, setting information of a special symbol variation pattern, information indicating a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like. Therefore, the type and result of the special symbol determination can be specified by analyzing the variation start command. That is, it is possible to identify the type of jackpot if the jackpot is a jackpot, a loss, or a jackpot. Further, by specifying whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern for loss based on the variation pattern setting information, it is possible to determine whether it is necessary to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach. . Similarly, the variation time of the special symbol can be specified based on the variation pattern setting information. Further, the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be specified based on the information indicating the gaming state.

  When the change start command is analyzed, the sub CPU 131 executes a change effect pattern setting process for setting a change effect pattern of the decorative design based on the analysis result (step S1083).

  Although not shown in the figure, the sub-ROM 132 stores at least three effect tables, a jackpot effect table, an effect table with a los-reach effect, and an effect table without a los-reach effect, with regard to the change effect accompanying the change display of the special symbol. ing. Each of these effect tables is provided with a plurality of tables corresponding to the variation pattern (variation time) determined in the game control board 100. For example, the jackpot effect table is provided with tables for 60 seconds, 80 seconds, 120 seconds, and 160 seconds.

  The sub CPU 131 selects one table from the plurality of tables based on the setting information included in the change start command. For example, when the setting information includes information indicating “big jackpot” and information indicating a variation pattern for jackpot whose variation time is 60 seconds, the sub CPU 131 selects a jackpot effect table for 60 seconds. In addition, when the setting information includes information indicating “losing”, information indicating that the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, and information indicating a variation pattern for losing whose variation time is 10 seconds, the sub CPU 131 The losing reachless effect table for 10 seconds is selected.

  In the effect table, effect random numbers and effect patterns are associated with each other. The sub CPU 131 selects one effect pattern by reading out the effect pattern corresponding to the effect random number acquired by the process of step S1081 from among the many effect patterns stored in the selected effect table.

  When such a variation production pattern setting process is executed, the decorative pattern variation mode, presence / absence of reach production, reach establishment timing, whether or not reach production develops, and when reach production develops, which reach Which reach production will be determined from the production.

  Further, the sub CPU 131 executes a notice effect pattern setting process for setting effect patterns of various notice effects to be executed during the decorative effect change effect based on the setting result of step S1083 (step S1084).

  Since this notice effect pattern setting process is a known process, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, by executing the notice effect pattern setting process, it is determined whether various notice effects are executed or not. When performing an effect, the execution timing thereof, whether or not to enter the zone effect during the change, and the entry timing and the like are determined when entering. For example, with regard to the pseudo continuous notice effect, whether or not to execute the pseudo continuous notice effect, and how many stations to develop when the pseudo continuous notice effect is executed are determined.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S1084, the sub CPU 131 starts the changing effect instructing the start of the changing effect of the changing effect pattern set in the processing of step S1083 and the notice effect of the notifying effect pattern set in the process of step S1084. The command is set in the sub RAM 133 (step S1085). This variable effect start command includes information indicating the variable effect pattern set by the process of step S1083 and information indicating the notice effect pattern set by the process of step S1084, and the image is transmitted by the transmission process of step S14. It is transmitted to the acoustic control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. As a result, the fluctuating effect in which the effect pattern is determined on the effect control board 130 and the accompanying notice effect are realized by the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S1085, the sub CPU 131 subtracts “1” from the number of holds stored in the sub RAM 133 (step S1086). Specifically, when the change start command received from the game control board 100 is to notify the start of the symbol change related to the first special symbol determination, the number of suspension of the first special symbol determination is decremented by “1”. Update to the specified value. On the other hand, if the received change start command is for notifying the start of symbol variation related to the second special symbol determination, the number of pending special symbol determinations is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”.

  In addition, when the change effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 in a state where the hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 (or the second hold icon display area 52), the decorative symbol change display is performed. With the start, the image acoustic control board 140 performs a shift process of the icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 (or the second hold icon display area 52). This icon shift processing is as described above.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the prohibition flag is set to “ON” (step S1088). Here, when it is determined that the prohibition flag is not set to “ON” (step S1088: NO), the production character 7 is not in operation, and the operation character 7 finishes the operation and returns to the initial posture. Since there is no need to set an operation pattern, the fluctuating effect start process ends and the process proceeds to step S11.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines that the prohibition flag is set to “ON” (step S1088: YES), the sub CPU 131 stores the information included in the change start command received from the game control board 100 and the sub RAM 133. Based on whether or not the pre-determination information related to the pre-reading target hold is corresponding, it is determined whether or not the current change start is to digest the pre-reading target hold (step S1089). . If it is determined that the prefetch target hold is not digested (step S1089: NO), the process proceeds to step S11.

  By the way, when the prohibition flag is set to “ON” at the start of the change of the pre-read target hold, the directing action 7 is still in operation even after the start of the change. It is a state that is not broken. For this reason, if the sub CPU 131 determines that the current fluctuation start is to digest the prefetch target hold (step S1089: YES), the sub CPU 131 selects an effect suggesting the appearance by the return action of the effect agent 7 ( Step S1090). In other words, the production that will occur immediately after the production actor 7 starts the return operation is selected from any one of the hold change, the zone entry suggestion production, the notice production, the reach establishment production, and the reach development production.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 131 specifies how many types of effects that can be suggested by the return action of the effect agent 7. That is, when the setting information related to the pre-reading effect determined by the process of step S1039 (see FIG. 29) is stored in the sub RAM 133, the pre-read target is determined during the change corresponding to the pre-read target hold based on the setting information. It is determined whether or not it is set so that the on-hold hold change effect is performed. Here, when it is set so that the hold change effect for the pre-read target hold is performed, it may be determined that the hold change effect is one of the effects that can be suggested by the return action of the effect object 7. it can.

  In addition, the sub CPU 131 has several types of effects that can be suggested by the return action of the effect actor 7 regarding the effects to be performed during the change set by the setting process in step S1083 and the setting process in step S1084. Determine if it is included. Specifically, setting information indicating the contents of the above two setting processes is stored in the sub RAM 133, and the sub CPU 131 includes a zone entry suggestion effect, a predetermined notice effect, a reach establishment effect, and a reach development effect. It is specified how many types of effects are included in the effects indicated by the setting information. For example, when the setting information indicating that the reach is established and the development from the normal reach effect to the SPSP reach effect is stored, it is specified that there are two types of effects that can be suggested by the return action of the effect agent 7. In addition, for example, when setting information indicating that the normal reach effect is performed after the pseudo-continuous notice effect is performed, and that it develops into the SPSP reach effect while pretending to be lost, is stored by the return operation of the effect agent 7. It is specified that there are three types of effects that can be suggested. When a plurality of notice effects are included, the type of effect is counted as one type, and for example, any one is selected at random, and the subsequent processing is performed.

  As described above, the sub CPU 131 sets the setting information (information indicating the determination result of S1039) related to the pre-reading effect stored in the sub RAM 133 and the setting information (step S1083 and step S1084) related to the changing effect stored in the sub RAM 133. Based on the setting result), the type of production (number of productions) that can be suggested by the return operation of the production actor 7 is specified.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 selects one effect suggested by the return operation of the effect actor 7 from the specified effects. At that time, when the specified effect is one, the effect is selected as the effect to be suggested, and information indicating the selection result is set in the sub RAM 133 as setting information.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of specified effects, the sub CPU 131 refers to the suggestion target effect selection table (see FIG. 31) and selects any one effect. Here, FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the suggestion target effect selection table used for the process of determining the type of effect that suggests occurrence by the return operation of the effect actor 7. In the suggestion target effect selection tables illustrated in FIGS. 31A to 31D, the types of the execution order of effects that can be suggested by the return operation of the effect object 7 are associated with the selection random numbers. Yes. Here, the selection random number is a random number used for the process of selecting one effect suggested by the return action of the effect actor 7, and is incremented by “1” every time the random number update process described above is performed. The CPU 131 acquires the count value at the time when the change start command is received as a selection random number. Note that the range that the selection random number can take is “0” to “99” in the present embodiment.

  FIG. 31A is a diagram illustrating an example of a selection table used for the process of selecting a suggestion target effect when there are two effects that can be suggested by the return action of the effect actor 7. In this two-type suggestion effect selection table, the ratio of the start of the return action 7 immediately before the first effect of the two effects is 30%, and the effect is immediately before the second effect. The random number values “0” to “29” are associated with the first effect so that the rate at which 7 starts the return operation is 70%, and the random number values “30” to “99” are the second. Is associated with the production.

  When there are two effects that can be suggested by the return action of the effect agent 7, the sub CPU 131 reads the two types of suggestion target effect selection tables from the sub ROM 132 into the sub RAM 133 and sets them. The suggestion target effect is selected by reading out the execution order type corresponding to the selection random number acquired when the change start command corresponding to the prefetch target hold is received. For example, if the acquired random number for selection is “20”, the first effect of the two effects is selected as the effect to be suggested. When the obtained random number for selection is “57”, the second effect of the two effects is selected as the effect to be suggested.

  Similarly, when there are three effects that can be suggested by the return action of the effect actor 7, the suggestion target effect is selected using the three types of suggestion target effect selection table (see FIG. 31B). Further, when there are four effects that can be suggested, an effect to be suggested is selected using a four-type suggestion target effect selection table (see FIG. 31C). When there are five suggestable effects, the suggestion target effect is selected using a five-type suggestion target effect selection table (see FIG. 31D).

  For example, when three effects that can be suggested are arranged in the order of execution, a notice effect, a change in hold, and a reach are established in this order, and when the second effect is selected based on the three types of suggestion target effect selection table, the prefetch target is reserved. Is set in the sub-RAM 133 so that the effect actor 7 performs a return operation when the change is suspended in the area 53. In this case, the operation time of the production agent 7 counted on the liquid crystal screen is longer than that when the production agent 7 performs the return operation immediately before the notice production, and the production agent 7 immediately before the reach is established. The time is shorter than when the return operation is performed.

  Further, for example, when four suggestable effects are arranged in the order of execution, the order of the pending change, the notice effect, the reach establishment, and the reach development are in the order, and the fourth effect is selected based on the four types of suggestion target effect selection table. In such a case, setting information for causing the production actor 7 to perform a return operation immediately before the development of the reach production is set in the sub-RAM 133. In this case, the operation time of the production actor 7 counted on the liquid crystal screen is longer than that in the case where the production actor 7 performs the return operation immediately before the change in hold, and the production actor 7 performs the return operation immediately before the notice production. It is longer than the case where the production actor 7 performs the return operation immediately before the reach is established.

  As described above, the final operation time of the effect accessory 7 counted on the liquid crystal screen varies depending on what number of effects is selected as the suggestion target effect. In this embodiment, as is clear from the notations of FIGS. 31A to 31D, the performance in which the execution order is later is the selection ratio than the effect in which the execution order is earlier. Is set higher, so that the operation time tends to be longer when the director 7 continues to operate after the start of the change.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1090, the sub CPU 131 sets the return operation start timing of the effect accessory 7 (step S1091). Specifically, the timing at which the effect selected in the process of step S1090 is executed during the change related to the prefetch target hold is specified based on the setting information related to the change effect stored in the sub-RAM 133. Then, the timing immediately before the specified timing (for example, the timing 2 seconds before) is determined as the return operation start timing, and the time information is set in the sub RAM 133 as setting information.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1091, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the suggestion effect is a pending change based on the setting information set in the sub RAM 133 by the process of step S1090 (step S1092).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the effect to be suggested is a hold change (step S1092: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets information indicating a return change pattern for a hold change suggestion in the sub RAM 133 (step S1093). Note that a return operation pattern may be prepared for each display color of the special icon after the change in hold, and a return operation pattern corresponding to the display color of the special icon after the change in hold may be selected and set.

  Further, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the effect to be suggested is not a pending change (step S1092: NO), the effect to be suggested is a notice effect based on the setting information set in the sub RAM 133 by the process of step S1090. It is determined whether or not (step S1094). If it is determined that the effect to be suggested is a notice effect (step S1094: YES), information indicating a return operation pattern for suggesting the notice effect is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S1095). In this embodiment, since there are a plurality of notice effects to be suggested, a return action pattern is prepared for each notice effect, and a return action pattern corresponding to the notice effect to be suggested this time is selected and set. To do.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the suggestion effect is not a notice effect (step S1094: NO), the suggestion effect is a zone entry suggestion effect based on the setting information set in the sub RAM 133 by the process of step S1090. It is determined whether or not (step S1096). If it is determined that the effect to be suggested is a zone entry suggestion effect (step S1096: YES), information indicating a return operation pattern for zone entry suggestion is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S1097).

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the suggestion effect is not the zone entry suggestion effect (step S1096: NO), the suggestion target effect is determined based on the setting information set in the sub RAM 133 by the process of step S1090. It is determined whether or not it is a reach establishment effect (step S1098). Here, when it is determined that the effect to be suggested is a reach establishment effect (step S1098: YES), information indicating the return operation pattern for the reach establishment suggestion is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S1099). Conversely, when it is determined that the suggestion effect is not a reach establishment effect (step S1098: NO), that is, when the suggestion effect is a reach development effect, information indicating a return operation pattern for reach development suggestion is obtained. The sub RAM 133 is set (step S1100).

[Functional action control processing by effect control board 130]
Hereinafter, the accessory operation control process executed in the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 32 is a detailed flowchart of the accessory operation control process in step S13 of FIG.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S12 or determines that neither the effect button 26 nor the cross key 27 is operated (step S11: NO), the prohibition flag stored in the sub RAM 133 is “ It is determined whether or not “ON” is set (step S1031). That is, it is determined whether or not the production character 7 is operating. If it is determined that the prohibition flag is not set to “ON” (step S1301: NO), the process proceeds to step S1305 described later.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines that the prohibition flag is set to “ON” (step S1301: YES), the sub CPU 131 performs processing according to step S1049 (see FIG. 29) or step S1091 (see FIG. 30). Based on whether or not the information indicating the set return operation start timing is stored in the sub-RAM 133, it is determined whether or not the return operation timing has been set (step S1302). If it is determined that the return operation timing has not been set (step S1302: NO), the process proceeds to step S1305.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the return operation timing has been set (step S1302), that is, when information indicating the return operation start timing is stored in the sub RAM 133, the rendering agent 7 is based on the information. It is determined whether or not it is the return operation start timing (step S1303). Here, when it is determined that it is not the return operation start timing of the production actor 7 (step S1303: NO), the process proceeds to step S1305.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that it is the return operation start timing (step S1303: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets a return operation start command for instructing the start of the return operation of the rendering agent 7 to the initial posture in the sub RAM 133 (step S1304). ). When information indicating the return operation timing is stored in the sub-RAM 133, the return operation pattern set by the process of step S1051 (see FIG. 29) and the return operation set by the process of step S1052 (see FIG. 29). Pattern, return operation pattern set by the process of step S1093 (see FIG. 30), return operation pattern set by the process of step S1095 (see FIG. 30), return set by the process of step S1097 (see FIG. 30) Information indicating one of the operation pattern, the return operation pattern set by the process of step S1099 (see FIG. 30), and the return operation pattern set by the process of step S1100 (see FIG. 30) is stored in the sub-RAM 133. Because Sub CPU131 sets the return operation start command including information indicating the return operation pattern stored.

  The return operation start command set in the sub-RAM 133 in this way is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process in step S14.

  On the other hand, when the lamp CPU of the lamp control board 150 receives the return operation start command from the effect control board 130, the effect actor 7 starts the return operation. Specifically, the operation pattern data corresponding to the information indicating the return operation pattern included in the received return operation start command is read from the lamp ROM to the lamp RAM, and based on the read operation pattern data, the production actor 7 Controls the driving of the stepping motor that operates. As a result, the production actor 7 returns to the initial posture with an operation pattern corresponding to the production to be suggested.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S1304, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the prohibition flag is not set to “ON” (step S1301: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines that the return operation timing has not been set (step S1302). : NO), when it is determined that it is not the return operation start timing of the production actor 7 (step S1303: NO), it is determined whether or not the production agent 7 is in the return operation (step S1305). Specifically, for example, the elapsed time after setting the return operation start command is measured, and the elapsed time is returned to the initial posture by the return operation according to the return operation start command. Based on whether or not the time required for the production has been reached, it is determined whether or not the stage actor 7 is performing a return operation. Here, when it is determined that the rendering agent 7 is not in the return operation (step S1305: NO), the process proceeds to step S14.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the return operation of the production actor 7 is in progress (step S1305: YES), for example, the elapsed time after setting the return operation start command is returned according to the return operation start command. It is determined whether or not the returning operation of the rendering agent 7 is completed based on whether or not the time required for the rendering agent 7 to return to the initial posture is reached by the operation (step S1306). Here, when it is determined that the return operation of the rendering agent 7 has not been completed (step S1306: NO), the process proceeds to step S14.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines that the return operation of the production actor 7 has been completed (step S1306: YES), the sub CPU 131 changes the prohibition flag stored in the sub RAM 133 to “OFF” (step S1307), and the liquid crystal screen. The display of counting the operating time of the effect agent 7 is terminated on the image sound control board 140 (step S1308). As a result, the total operation time from when the production actor 7 starts to finish until it ends is displayed on the liquid crystal screen for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) and then deleted.

  In another embodiment, when the return operation of the production actor 7 is completed, the operation time on the liquid crystal screen is counted up, and the operation time displayed at that time is set to the end of the variation. May be displayed continuously.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S1308, the sub CPU 131 discards the setting information (information indicating the return operation start timing, information indicating the return operation pattern, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 133 regarding the operation of the rendering agent 7 (step S1308). S1309).

[Operational effects of this embodiment]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the preliminary determination process related to the special symbol determination is executed based on the acquired information acquired at the time of winning the game ball at the start opening, and the effect is produced for the time corresponding to the preliminary determination result. The accessory 7 operates. For this reason, the player can easily recognize the prior determination result (= reliability with respect to the jackpot) based on the time during which the production actor 7 operates.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when the operation of the production actor 7 is started, a suggestion image that suggests the operation time starts to be displayed on the liquid crystal screen. For this reason, the player can easily recognize the operation time of the production actor 7, and more easily recognize the prior determination result (= reliability with respect to the jackpot) than when the operation time is not displayed. be able to.

  Further, in this embodiment, the longer the operating time of the production actor 7 becomes, the higher the possibility of winning the jackpot. Therefore, the player uses the prior determination result (= reliability for the jackpot) as the operating time of the production actor 7. Based on the length of the game, it can be perceived sensuously, and the game can be enjoyed while continuing to feel a throbbing feeling that may be a big hit.

[Modification]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, For example, the following forms may be sufficient. That is, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the operation time of the production actor 7 is counted up has been described. However, the time until the change corresponding to the pre-read target hold and the change starts and ends. When it is possible to accurately specify the time until the production is performed, the total operating time of the director 7 is set at the start of the operation of the director 7 and the operating time displayed on the liquid crystal screen is counted down from the total operating time. You may make it do. Moreover, in other embodiment, you may employ | adopt the structure which does not display the operation time of the production actor 7.

  In the present embodiment, when there is a possibility of jackpot or when the possibility is relatively high, the operation time of the director 7 is relatively long, and the possibility of jackpot is relatively low In the above description, the case where the operating time of the director 7 is relatively shortened has been described. On the other hand, in other embodiments, for example, when there is a possibility of a big hit or when the possibility is relatively high, the operation time of the director 7 is relatively shortened, and the possibility of a big hit When is relatively low, the operation time of the production actor 7 may be relatively long.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, with respect to the occurrence of effects other than the hold change, a case has been described in which the occurrence of the effect is suggested by the return operation of the effect actor 7 regarding the effect performed during the change corresponding to the prefetch target hold. . On the other hand, in another embodiment, the generation of the effect performed before the start of the change corresponding to the prefetch target suspension may be suggested. For example, when the zone effect is started before the change of the pre-read target hold is started, it is possible to cause the effector 7 to perform a return operation prior to the start of the zone effect.

  In another embodiment, the fact that the special symbol determination is suspended may be displayed using another display such as an LED instead of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  In addition, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the operation mode of each member described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations and operation modes. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say. The screen diagrams and the like exemplified in the above embodiment are merely examples, and other modes may be used.

1 Pachinko machine (an example of a game machine)
2 Game board 5 Liquid crystal display device 7 Production role 24 Speaker 25 Board lamp 37 Frame lamp 100 Game control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
130 Production control board 131 Sub CPU
132 Sub ROM
133 Sub RAM
134 RTC
140 Image sound control board 150 Lamp control board

Claims (1)

Acquisition means for acquiring acquisition information in response to establishment of an acquisition condition;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means;
When the determination by the special game determination means is performed, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the result of the determination after the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display means,
A special game executing means for executing the special game when a symbol indicating that the special game is determined by the special game determining means is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means;
An acquisition information storage means for storing the acquired information as information for suspending the determination by the special game determination means when the acquisition information is acquired by the acquisition means when the symbols are variably displayed in the symbol display means;
Based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means, prior determination means for performing a prior determination on the determination prior to the determination by the special game determination means;
In accordance with the pre-determination result of the pre-determination means, the actor control means for operating the production actor for a predetermined period;
An information display means for displaying suggestion information that suggests an operation time of the director when the operation of the director is started;
When a pre-determination result indicating that the special game is executed is determined by the special game determination unit is obtained, the ratio that the predetermined period is set to a relatively long time is relative to the predetermined period. A gaming machine characterized by being higher than the rate set for a short time.

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