JP2016112105A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enjoying a player by a performance of a new mode in the performance for moving patterns.SOLUTION: A pachinko machine includes a display screen 28 on a game board. The pachinko game determines whether to generate an advantageous state being a game state advantageous to the player. A notification performance showing a result of the determination is displayed on the display screen 28 by displaying a determination pattern after displaying a pattern variation. In the notification performance, the pattern variation is displayed, and a pattern 81 is stopped. As a result of stopping the pattern 81, a set pattern 90 being a prescribed set of patterns 81 is displayed in a continuous manner from an upper direction to a left direction different from the upper direction in the display screen 28. With the patterns 81 constituting the set pattern 90 connected, the set pattern 90 is slidedly moved to be aligned in a right/left direction. Then, a determination pattern is displayed on the display screen 28.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of moving a symbol displayed on a display unit.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine that can move a symbol displayed on a display unit is known. For example, a pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 includes a first display unit and a second display unit that perform a variable operation independently of each other. The symbol displayed on the first display unit belongs to the first group, and the symbol displayed on the second display unit belongs to the second group. The pachinko gaming machine switches a part of the symbols belonging to the first group and a part of the symbols belonging to the second group when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

JP 2006-43122 A

  However, the interest in the effect of moving the symbol may fade as the player gets used to the effect. For this reason, the proposal of the production | generation of a new aspect was desired in the production | presentation which moves a pattern.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can entertain a player with an effect of a new aspect in an effect of moving a symbol.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a determination means for determining whether or not an advantageous state, which is a gaming state advantageous to a player, occurs when a game ball passes through a start area provided on the game board, and a game A display unit provided on the board and capable of displaying a notification effect indicating a result of the determination by the determination means by displaying a confirmed symbol that is a combination of the symbols after displaying a symbol variation that varies a plurality of symbols; In the notification effect, a variation control unit that displays the symbol variation on the display unit, and in the notification effect, a stop control unit that stops the symbol variation displayed on the display unit by the variation control unit, In the notification effect, as a result of the stop of the symbol variation by the stop control means, the display unit continuously continues from the first direction to the second direction different from the first direction. A slide control means for sliding the design symbols in a state where the symbols constituting the design symbols are connected, and aligning the design symbols in a predetermined direction when a design symbol that is the design of the set is displayed; And a confirmation display control means for displaying the confirmation symbol on the display unit when the combination symbols are aligned in the predetermined direction by the slide control means.

  In this case, since the symbol variation is stopped by the stop control means, the player recognizes that the confirmed symbol is displayed. However, after the assembled symbols are slid by the slide control means and the confirmed display control means and the assembled symbols are aligned in a predetermined direction, the confirmed symbols are displayed. For this reason, a player who has once recognized that a confirmed symbol has been displayed due to the stop of the symbol variation by the stop control means, is in an advantageous state in the process in which the assembled symbol is slid, aligned in a predetermined direction, and the confirmed symbol is displayed. The display screen 28 is watched in the hope that it will occur. In this way, the gaming machine can attract the player's attention through the production of a new aspect and can entertain the player.

  In the gaming machine, the slide control means is configured to move the design symbol in the predetermined direction out of a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction when the design symbol is slid in a state where the symbols constituting the design symbol are connected. It may be slid in a direction in which the amount of movement to move to align the combined pattern is small. In this case, compared to the case where the graphic symbol is slid in the direction in which the amount of movement is large, the player is given an impression that the graphic symbol may be aligned in a predetermined direction when the graphic symbol slide movement is started. Cheap. Therefore, the gaming machine can attract the player's attention and entertain the player.

  In the gaming machine, when the symbols are aligned in the predetermined direction by the slide controller, at least the symbols other than the symbols are changed to the symbol variation and displayed on the display unit. The fixed display control means may display the fixed symbol on the display unit after the symbol variation is displayed on the display unit by the re-variation control unit. In this case, it is possible to make the player recognize that the symbols have changed again due to the combination of the symbols in a predetermined direction. Therefore, the player expects that an advantageous state will occur, and pays attention to the display unit on which the re-changed symbol is displayed. Therefore, the gaming machine can attract the player's attention and entertain the player.

  In the gaming machine, when it is determined by the determination means that the advantageous state occurs, the stop control means stops the symbol variation, displays a plurality of sets of the symbols on the display unit, and The slide control means slides each of the plurality of sets of symbols displayed on the display unit by the stop control means in a state where the symbols constituting each of the plurality of sets of symbols are connected, and Each of a plurality of sets of symbols is aligned in the predetermined direction, and the final display control means displays the result of the plurality of sets of symbols as aligned in the predetermined direction by the slide control means as the final symbol. The result of determination by the determination means may be shown by displaying on the section. In this case, when the slide movement starts, the player gazes at the display unit with the expectation that each of the plurality of sets of symbols may be aligned in a predetermined direction and an advantageous state may occur. For this reason, the gaming machine can attract the player's attention and entertain the player.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2. FIG. It is a perspective view of the center ornament 8. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation | movement of the ordinary electric accessories 16-19 when a game ball passes the 1st symbol action | operation gate 11. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a first ordinary hit relation information storage area of a RAM 52. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram of a first variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM 53. FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram of a fourth variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM 53. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing performed in the main board 41. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal electric accessory process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 4th normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 4th normal electric accessory process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd normal electric accessory process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 3rd normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 3rd normal electric accessory process performed in a main process. 4 is a flowchart of sub control board processing performed in a sub control board 58; It is a flowchart of the 1st alert | report effect process performed in the sub control board | substrate 58. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect displayed on the display screen 28 in a 1st alerting | reporting effect process. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect of the continuation of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect of the continuation of FIG. It is a figure which shows another example of the notification effect displayed on the display screen 28 in a 1st notification effect process. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect which concerns on a modification.

  Hereinafter, a so-called general electric type pachinko machine 1 which is an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. The upper side, the lower side, the right side, the left side, the front side, and the back side of FIG. 1 are respectively the upper side, the lower side, the right side, the left side, the front side, and the rear side of the pachinko machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a game board 2 is provided in the upper half of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 has a plate shape with a substantially square shape when viewed from the front (see FIG. 2), and the front surface is protected by a front frame 10 holding a transparent glass plate. An upper plate 5 is provided at the lower part of the game board 2. The upper plate 5 supplies a game ball made of metal to the game ball launching device 37 (see FIG. 5) and receives a prize ball. On the upper surface of the upper plate 5, an operation button 9 for inputting an operation input by a player is provided. A lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided immediately below the upper plate 5. On the right side of the lower plate 6, a launch handle 7 for adjusting the launch of the game ball is provided. The launch handle 7 is provided so that the player can rotate the game handle. When the player rotates the launch handle 7 and performs the launch operation, the game ball launching device has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 7. A game ball is fired by 37. Speakers 48 are respectively provided at the left and right corners of the upper portion of the front frame 10.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by a guide rail 3 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. The game balls launched by the game ball launching device 37 (see FIG. 5) are guided to the game area 4 by the guide rail 3 and flow down in the game area 4. The game area 4 includes a first game area 4L and a second game area 4R that have different degrees of flow of game balls depending on the firing strength of the launch handle 7. The first game area 4L is located on the left side of the game area 4 when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine 1, and the second game area 4R is located on the right side of the game area 4 when viewed from the player. . The guide rail 3 is formed on the left side of the game area 4. A game ball that has been launched with a firing strength greater than or equal to a predetermined strength by the firing handle 7 flows down the second game area 4R (see, for example, an arrow R in FIG. 2). The first game area 4L flows down (see, for example, the arrow L in FIG. 2). Hereinafter, launching a game ball as indicated by an arrow L is referred to as “left-handed” and launching a game ball as indicated by an arrow R is referred to as “right-handed”.

  A center ornament 8 for performing various effects is provided at the approximate center of the game area 4. The center ornament 8 mainly includes a display screen 28, a movable accessory 30, a warp passage 31, a croon 33, a fourth symbol operating port 12, and a fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. The display screen 28 is arranged in the approximate center of the center decoration 8. The display screen 28 is configured by an LCD and displays various videos. The display screen 28 can display a first notification effect (see FIGS. 20 to 23) and a second notification effect. In the first notification effect, after displaying a symbol variation that varies a plurality of symbols in each of the plurality of display regions 801 to 806, a stop symbol displayed by stopping the symbols in each of the plurality of display regions 801 to 806 is displayed. By displaying and displaying a fixed symbol (refer to FIG. 21 (F), FIG. 22 (G), and FIG. 23 (J)) that is a combination of stop symbols in the plurality of display areas 801 to 806, the first normal hit This is an effect showing the result of the determination. Although not shown, the second notification effect is an effect indicating the result of the determination for the fourth ordinary by displaying the confirmed symbol after displaying the symbol variation.

  The movable accessory 30 is provided above the display screen 28 in the center ornament 8. The movable accessory 30 performs various effects by operating the movable part. The warp passage 31 is provided on the left side of the display screen 28 in the center decoration 8. The warp passage 31 is a passage for guiding a part of the game ball flowing down the first game area 4L from the outside to the inside of the center decoration 8. The croon 33 is provided below the display screen 28 in the center decoration 8. The crune 33 is a game member having a dish-like shape with an upper opening and a substantially U-shape when viewed from the front. The game ball guided through the warp passage 31 is guided to the inside of the croon 33. The fourth symbol operating port 12 is provided inside the croon 33 in the center ornament 8. The game balls that can be awarded to the fourth symbol operating port 12 are game balls that are mainly left-handed and flow down the first game area 4L. It is difficult for a game ball that is hit right and flows down the second game area 4R to win the fourth symbol operation port 12. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is provided on the right side of the display screen 28 in the center decoration 8. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 includes an opening / closing member, and the game ball can win the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 only when the opening / closing member is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the warp passage 31 includes a warp inlet 311, a passage portion 312, and a warp outlet 313. The warp inlet 311 is provided at the approximate center on the left side of the center ornament 8 and can receive a part of the game ball flowing down the first game area 4L into the warp passage 31. The passage portion 312 extends from the warp inlet 311 while being inclined downward to the right, and forms a passage for game balls that have entered from the warp inlet 311. The warp outlet 313 is provided at an end portion of the passage portion 312 opposite to the end portion where the warp inlet 311 is provided, and can discharge game balls that have passed through the passage portion 312. The center ornament 8 further includes a guide portion 32. The guide portion 32 connects the warp outlet 313 and the croon 33 while tilting downward from the warp outlet 313 to guide the game ball that has passed through the warp passage 31 to the inside of the croon 33. In FIG. 3, the display screen 28, the movable accessory 30 and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 are not shown.

  The croon 33 includes a recess inside which a game ball that has entered from the guide portion 32 can turn. At the bottom of the recess, two discharge ports 331 and a fourth symbol operation port 12 are formed. The two discharge ports 331 are provided on the front side of the bottom, and discharge the game ball that has moved to the bottom of the recess to the lower side of the croon 33. The fourth symbol operation port 12 is provided behind the two discharge ports 331 in the recess. The game ball that has entered the inside of the croon 33 turns on the concave portion, and when the turning force is weakened, the game ball falls from the two discharge ports 331 or wins the fourth symbol operation port 12. The game ball that has dropped from the two outlets 331 falls onto the stage unit 34 that is provided immediately below the crune 33. The stage part 34 is a slope part slightly inclined toward the front lower side at the lower part of the center ornament 8. The game ball that has fallen on the stage unit 34 rolls on the stage unit 34 and then falls from the front of the stage unit 34 to the game area 4. The diameters of the two discharge ports 331 and the fourth symbol operation port 12 are slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. Further, the diameters of the two discharge ports 331 are slightly larger than the diameter of the fourth symbol operation port 12. For this reason, of the game balls that have entered the crune 33 via the warp passage 31, the ratio of the game balls that win the fourth symbol operating port 12 is 1/3 or less. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with the warp passage 31 and the crune 33 to determine whether or not the game ball passes through the warp passage 31, and the game ball that has entered the crune 33 through the warp passage 31 enters the fourth pattern operation port 12. It is possible to increase the interest of the player regarding whether or not to win a prize. The game balls that can pass through the warp passage 31 are game balls that are mainly left-handed and flow down the first game area 4L. It is difficult for a game ball that is hit right and flows down the second game area 4R to pass through the warp passage 31. Therefore, the game balls that can be won in the fourth symbol operating port 12 are game balls that are mainly left-handed and flow down the first game area 4L.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a first symbol operating gate 11 is provided substantially below the center of the center ornament 8, and a fourth symbol operating gate 13 is provided obliquely above and to the right of the first symbol operating gate 11. It has been. A first ordinary electric accessory 16 is provided obliquely above and to the right of the fourth symbol actuating gate 13, and a second ordinary electric accessory 17 is provided obliquely to the left of the first ordinary electric accessory 16. A third ordinary electric accessory 18 is provided diagonally to the left of the second ordinary electric accessory 17. Each of the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, and the third ordinary electric accessory 18 includes an opening / closing member, like the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. Only when the opening / closing members of the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, and the third ordinary electric accessory 18 are opened, the game ball is the first ordinary electric accessory 16, second It is possible to win the ordinary electric accessory 17 and the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Hereinafter, the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary electric accessory 18, and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 are collectively referred to as ordinary electric actors 16 to 19. The open / close members of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are electrically opened / closed by solenoids. In addition to the above, the game board 2 is provided with various types of illumination lamps, winning holes, windmills, game nails, and the like.

  Since each gaming member is arranged in the gaming area 4 as described above, a gaming ball that has flowed down the first gaming area 4L by left-handed is more than a gaming ball that has flowed down the second gaming area 4R by right-handing. However, it is easy to pass through the first symbol operating gate 11. Further, most of the game balls that can pass through the fourth symbol operating gate 13 or win the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 whose opening and closing members are opened are mostly game balls that flow down the second game area 4R by hitting to the right. It is difficult for a game ball flowing down the first game area 4L by left-handed to win the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 having passed through the fourth symbol actuating gate 13 or having the open / close member opened. The player advances the game by hitting right during a jackpot game, which will be described later, and advances the game by hitting left otherwise.

  In the lower right part of the game board 2, a symbol display unit 24 that displays the results of the first ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary hit determination, and the fourth ordinary hit determination, the number of reserved balls in each determination, and the like. Is provided. The symbol display unit 24 includes a first normal symbol display unit, a second normal symbol display unit, a third normal symbol display unit, a fourth normal symbol display unit, a first normal symbol memory number display LED, and a second normal symbol memory number display. LED, 3rd normal symbol memory number display LED, and 4th normal symbol memory number display LED are provided. Each of the first to fourth normal symbol display units is composed of one or a plurality of LEDs, and displays the first to fourth normal symbols indicating the results of the first to fourth normal hit determinations by turning on and off the LEDs. To do. The first to fourth ordinary symbol memory number display LEDs display the number of game balls (the so-called “reserved ball number”) for which the first to fourth ordinary hit determination results are not yet displayed.

  With reference to FIG. 4, one example of the game of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 shows a time chart of the basic operation of each electric accessory when the game is started by left-handed and the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11. It should be noted that the operation of each electric accessory when the game ball is won at the fourth symbol operating opening 12 or when the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operating gate 13 is also performed instead of the first ordinary electric accessory 16. Since the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is only opened and closed, this description is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11, a first normal hit determination is performed to determine whether or not an advantageous state that is a gaming state advantageous to the player occurs. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the first ordinary hit determination is approximately 1/60. In addition, the probability determined to be a hit in the first ordinary hit is not limited to about 1/60, and may be a probability other than 1/60. Hereinafter, the determination of winning in the first ordinary hit determination is also referred to as “first ordinary hit”. When the first normal hit determination is performed, the first normal symbol displayed on the first normal symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24 starts to change. In synchronism with the variation of the first normal symbol, a first notification effect for notifying the result of the first normal hit determination is performed on the display screen 28 or the movable accessory 30. If it is determined that the first normal hit determination is successful, the first normal electric accessory 16 is opened. Note that the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is released after the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary winning is fixedly displayed. When a game ball wins the opened first normal electric accessory 16, a first normal game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of game balls won. The player advances the subsequent game by right-handed in order to make the first ordinary electric accessory 16 win a game ball. Once opened, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “first opening time”) and any of four game ball winnings are satisfied. Is done.

  In addition, when the game ball wins the fourth symbol operation port 12 or when the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operation gate 13, the fourth normal hit determination is performed. When the game progresses by left-handed, the game ball flowing down the first game area 4L can pass through the first symbol operation gate 11 and can win the fourth symbol operation port 12. Therefore, when the game is advanced by left-handed, both the first ordinary hit determination and the fourth ordinary hit determination can be executed. Note that the pachinko machine 1 can execute the fourth normal hit determination even during the fluctuation of the first normal symbol. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the fourth ordinary hit determination is about 1/50. Hereinafter, the determination of winning in the fourth normal hit determination is also referred to as “fourth normal hit”. In the present embodiment, the probability that the fourth ordinary hit is determined in the fourth ordinary hit determination is higher than the probability that the first ordinary hit is determined in the first ordinary hit determination. The probability determined to be the fourth normal hit may be a probability other than 1/50, may be equal to the probability determined to be the first normal hit per first normal, or determined to be the first normal hit. It may be higher or lower than the probability of being played. When the fourth normal hit determination is performed, the fourth normal symbol displayed on the fourth normal symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24 starts to change. In synchronization with the variation of the fourth normal symbol, the second notification effect for notifying the result of the fourth normal hit determination is performed on the display screen 28 or the movable accessory 30. The second auxiliary notification effect is an effect different from the first notification effect. If it is determined that the winning is determined in the fourth normal hit determination, the fourth normal electric accessory 19 is opened. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is released after the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary hit is fixedly displayed. When a game ball wins the opened fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, a fourth ordinary game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of won game balls. In order to win a game ball in the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, the player advances the subsequent game by right-handing. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 once opened is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “fourth opening time”) and any of four game ball winning conditions are satisfied. Is done.

  The first ordinary electric accessory 16 and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 are winning holes for acquiring game balls, and are operating holes for the second ordinary symbol. When a game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, a second ordinary hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the second ordinary hit determination is 100%. Hereinafter, what is determined as winning in the second ordinary hit determination is also referred to as “second ordinary hit”. In addition, the probability determined to be the second normal hit is not necessarily 100%, and may be less than 100%. If it is determined that the second normal hit determination is successful, the second normal electric accessory 17 is opened. Note that the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is released after the second ordinary symbol indicating the second ordinary winning is confirmed and displayed. When a game ball wins the opened second ordinary electric accessory 17, a second normal winning game is executed in which a predetermined number of award balls are paid out according to the number of won game balls. Once opened, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “second opening time”) and a winning of four game balls are satisfied. Is done. In the present embodiment, for the game balls that have won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, a number that can hold the second ordinary hit determination and store a random number (maximum The second number of reserved balls) is “4”. Therefore, the second normal hit determination is performed four times at the maximum, and the second normal hit game is also performed four times at the maximum. Note that the second ordinary symbol does not change during the second ordinary winning game.

  The second ordinary electric accessory 17 is a winning opening for acquiring a game ball, and is an operation opening for a third ordinary symbol. When a game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 17, a third ordinary hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the third ordinary hit determination is 100%. Hereinafter, what is determined as winning in the third ordinary hit determination is also referred to as “third ordinary hit”. In addition, the probability determined to be the third ordinary hit is not necessarily 100%, and may be less than 100%. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit determination is successful, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. Note that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is released after the third ordinary symbol indicating the third ordinary winning is fixedly displayed. When a game ball wins the opened third ordinary electric accessory 18, a third ordinary game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of won game balls. Once opened, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “third opening time”) and a winning of seven game balls are satisfied. Is done. In the present embodiment, for a game ball won in the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the number that can hold the third ordinary hit determination and store a random number (maximum third retained ball number) is “ 4 ". Since up to four game balls can be awarded to the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary hit determination is performed four times at a maximum, and the third ordinary game is also performed four times at a maximum. Is called. Hereinafter, the respective third ordinary games to be executed on the four game balls won in the second ordinary electric accessory 17 are collectively referred to as “a series of third ordinary games”. Note that the third ordinary symbol does not change during the third ordinary game.

  In addition, the game balls that have passed through the first symbol operation gate 11 can hold the first normal hit determination as a holding ball up to a total of four. Further, the fourth normal hit determination can be held as a hold ball for a total of four game balls having won a game ball at the fourth symbol operation port 12 or passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13. In order to acquire a prize ball, the player first advances the game by left-handed and passes the game ball through the first symbol operation gate 11 or wins the game ball through the fourth symbol operation port 12. If it is determined that the first ordinary hit, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened. If it is determined that the fourth ordinary hit, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened. The player can win a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the first ordinary electric combination 16 or the fourth ordinary electric combination 19. Here, it is assumed that the maximum number of four game balls wins the first ordinary electric accessory 16.

  In the present embodiment, a game in which a series of opening / closing operations of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is started by being determined as “winning” by the first ordinary winning determination or the fourth ordinary winning determination. It is said to be a game.

  The first second normal hit determination is performed for the game ball winning the first ordinary electric accessory 16. If it is determined that the second ordinary hit is obtained in the first second ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened. The player can obtain a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. Next, a series of third ordinary games are started. Specifically, a first third normal hit determination is performed for the first winning combination to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit is determined in the first third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. The player can acquire a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Next, a second third ordinary hit determination is performed for the second winning combination to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit is determined in the second third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. The player can acquire a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Next, a third third normal hit determination is performed for the third winning combination to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit is obtained in the third third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. The player can acquire a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Next, a fourth ordinary winning determination is performed for the fourth winning combination to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit is obtained in the fourth third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. The player obtains a predetermined number of prize balls by winning the game balls to the third ordinary electric accessory 18. A series of games per third ordinary game ends.

  Further, the second second normal hit determination is performed for the game ball winning in the first ordinary electric accessory 16. If it is determined that the second ordinary hit, the second ordinary hit game in which the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened is performed. Further, a series of third ordinary games are performed for winning a game ball to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. In addition, a third second ordinary game and a series of third ordinary games are played, a fourth second ordinary game and a series of third ordinary games are performed, and the player can obtain a large number of prize balls. In the following, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19) is released in accordance with the first ordinary hit (and the fourth ordinary hit), the second ordinary hit determination, and the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is released. A series of third normal games are called “big hit games”. One jackpot game is from the opening of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 until the opening operation of the third ordinary electric accessory 18 executed at the maximum 16 times is completed. It is a game.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 can execute the first ordinary hit determination and the fourth ordinary hit determination even during the jackpot game. The player advances the game by hitting right during the jackpot game. A game ball that is hit to the right and flows down the second game area 4R can pass through the fourth symbol operation gate 13. When the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operating gate 13 during the big hit game, the fourth normal hit determination is performed. If it is determined that the fourth ordinary hit is determined by the fourth ordinary hit determination, the jackpot game is continuously executed, and the player can be entertained.

  The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The control unit 40 of the pachinko machine 1 mainly includes a main board 41, a sub control board 58, a lamp driver board 46, an effect control board 43, a payout control board 45, a relay board 47, and a power board 42.

  The main board 41 controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1. The main board CPU unit 50 of the main board 41 is provided with a CPU 51 that performs various arithmetic processes, a RAM 52 that temporarily stores data, and a ROM 53 that stores a control program and the like. An interrupt signal generation circuit 57 is connected to the main board CPU unit 50. The main board 41 executes a program each time an interrupt signal is input from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57. The main board 41 is connected to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the output port 55 via the I / O interface 54. The output port 55 outputs information of the pachinko machine 1 to a game hall management computer (not shown).

  The sub control board 58 includes a CPU 581, a RAM 582, and a ROM 583, and is connected to the lamp driver board 46, the effect control board 43, the operation buttons 9, and the speaker 48. The sub control board 58 performs comprehensive control such as effects according to the command transmitted from the main board 41. The lamp driver board 46 controls operations of various illuminations of the rendering device 8, operations of the movable accessory 30, and the like. The effect control board 43 includes a CPU 431, a CGROM 432, and the like, and controls display of the display screen 28 in accordance with a command received from the sub-control board 58. The payout control board 45 includes a CPU 45a and the like. The payout control board 45 controls the operation of the prize ball payout device 49 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main board 41, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

  The relay board 47 includes a first ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 61, a second ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 62, a third ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 63, a fourth ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 64, and a first symbol operation. Gate switch 65, fourth symbol actuating gate switch 66, fourth symbol actuating port switch 67, first ordinary electric accessory switch 68, second ordinary electric accessory switch 69, third ordinary electric accessory switch 70, and fourth An ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is connected. The first ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 61 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 during the first ordinary hit game. The second ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 62 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the second ordinary electric accessory 17 during the second ordinary winning game. The third ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 63 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the third ordinary electric accessory 18 during the third ordinary hitting game. The fourth ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 64 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 during the fourth ordinary winning game. The first symbol operation gate switch 65 detects a game ball that has passed through the first symbol operation gate 11. The fourth symbol operation gate switch 66 detects a game ball that has passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13. The fourth symbol operation port switch 67 detects a game ball won in the fourth symbol operation port 12. A game ball won in the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 and the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is detected. The second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 detects a game ball won in the second ordinary electric accessory 17. The third ordinary electric accessory switch 70 detects a game ball won in the third ordinary electric accessory 18. The fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 detects a game ball won in the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19.

  The power supply board 42 is connected to the main board 41 and the game ball launching device 37, and supplies DC stabilized power to each board and the game ball launching device 37. The game ball launching device 37 launches one game ball to the game area 4 at regular intervals (in this embodiment, 0.6 seconds).

  With reference to FIG. 6, the first ordinary hit relation information storage area of the RAM 52 will be described. Since the configuration of the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area is the same as that of the first ordinary hit relation information storage area, the description will be simplified. The first ordinary hit relation information storage area is used in a first ordinary symbol process (see FIG. 10) of the main process described later. A plurality of storage areas are provided in the first normal hit relation information storage area. When the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11, if the first reserve ball number due to the passage of the game ball to the first symbol operation gate 11 is less than 4 (0 to 3), Random numbers are stored in order from the storage area with the smallest number. In the present embodiment, the number (maximum first reserved ball number) that can hold the first normal hit determination and store a random number for the game ball won in the first symbol operation gate 11 is “4”. Is. The CPU 51 uses the storage area with the smallest number among the random numbers in the storage area that has not yet been processed as a determination area, and performs various processes such as a first normal hit determination on the random number stored in the determination area. When the process related to the random number stored in the determination area (specifically, the notification effect for informing the determination result and the first normal winning game executed when the determination result is the first normal winning) is finished, The storage area having a smaller number is set as the determination area, and the process such as the first normal hit determination is repeated. Note that the random numbers in the storage area that has been processed may be deleted as appropriate.

  Each storage area is provided with a first ordinary random number field for storing the value of the first ordinary winning determination counter, and a first variation pattern determining random number field for storing the value of the first ordinary symbol variation pattern determining counter. ing. When the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The first ordinary random number is used for determining the first ordinary hit. The first variation pattern determination random number is used to determine a first variation pattern indicating the variation time of the first ordinary symbol displayed on the first ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the variation time of the first normal symbol is equal to the production time of the first notification effect for notifying the player of the result of the first normal hit determination. The sub-control board 58 controls the first notification effect according to the first variation pattern determined by the main board 41. Specifically, the main board 41 starts the fluctuation of the first normal symbol according to the first fluctuation pattern. The sub-control board 58 starts symbol variation of the symbol 81 (see FIG. 20 and the like) in synchronization with the start of variation of the first normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol that has started to change ends, the main board 41 displays the changed first normal symbol for a predetermined time (0.8 seconds in the present embodiment). . The sub-control board 58 confirms and displays a confirmed symbol (see FIG. 21F, FIG. 22G, and FIG. 23J) that is a combination of the symbols 81 in synchronization with the confirmation display of the first normal symbol. Let Further, the sub-control board 58 executes a notification effect synchronized with the first normal symbol variation pattern not only by the symbol 81 but also by the display screen 28, the movable accessory 30, the speaker 48, and the like.

  The RAM 52 includes a second ordinary hit relation information storage area and a third ordinary hit relation information storage area. The second ordinary hit relation information storage area and the third ordinary hit relation information storage area are configured in the same manner as the first ordinary hit relation information storage area. In the present embodiment, since the variation time of the second ordinary symbol and the variation time of the third ordinary symbol are set to fixed times, respectively, the second ordinary hit relation information storage area and the third ordinary hit relation information storage. In the area, the second variation pattern determination random number column and the third variation pattern determination random number column are not provided.

  The first to fourth ordinary random numbers and the first to fourth ordinary random numbers for which the first to fourth ordinary hit determinations are held in the state stored in the first to fourth ordinary hit relation information storage areas. The various random numbers acquired together with the first to fourth ordinary hit relation information storage areas are collectively referred to as a pending random number. The number of first reserved random numbers stored in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the number of first reserved balls. The number of second reserved random numbers stored in the second ordinary hit relation information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the second number of reserved balls. The number of third reserved random numbers stored in the third ordinary hit relation information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the third number of reserved balls. The number of fourth reserved random numbers stored in the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the number of fourth reserved balls.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the pachinko machine 1, a first variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7 and a fourth variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8 are stored.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the first variation pattern determination table is provided with a plurality of tables according to the result of the first hit determination (first normal hit or deviation). Each table is assigned a plurality of types of variation patterns, and each variation pattern is associated with a variation pattern determination random number value (0 to 511). When the first ordinary hit determination is performed, a table corresponding to the determination result is referred to, and one variation pattern corresponding to the value of the first variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the first ordinary hit random number is determined.

  In the first variation pattern determination table, as a variation pattern when the result of the first ordinary hit determination is the first ordinary hit, “normal reach”, “reach effect A”, “reach effect B”, “reach effect C”, “Slide effect D” and “Slide effect E” are registered. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the display screen 28 includes a two-line display area 801 including three upper display areas 801 to 803, which will be described later, and three lower display areas 804 to 806, which will be described later. ˜806 are displayed. A set of symbols (in this embodiment, a combination of three symbols 81), which is a predetermined set of symbols 81, is aligned in both the upper display areas 801 to 803 and the lower display areas 804 to 806. The player is informed that it is normal. “Reach effect” means, for example, that the symbols in the display areas 801 to 803 are aligned in the left-right direction, the symbols 81 constituting part of the symbols in the display areas 804 and 805 are stopped, and only the symbol in the display area 806 is displayed. This is a notification effect that constitutes a fluctuating reach state and executes an effect indicating that there is a possibility of a first normal hit. In addition, the slide effect is a combination of when a design pattern is displayed continuously from one direction (for example, upward direction) on the display screen 28 to a direction different from the one direction (for example, right direction). This is a notification effect including an effect of sliding the symbol pattern in a state where symbols 81 constituting the symbol are continuous (see FIGS. 20 to 23). In the following description, the assembled symbols 91 to 94 (see FIGS. 20 to 24) are shown as examples of the assembled symbols. In the case where the combined symbols 91 to 94 are collectively referred to, or when any of them is not specified, the combined symbol 90 may be referred to.

  In the first variation pattern determination table, as the variation pattern when the result of the first normal hit determination is out of place, “non-reach”, “normal reach”, “reach effect A”, “reach effect B”, “reach” "Production C", "Slide effect F", and "Reach effect G" are registered. In the present embodiment, the “non-reach” variation pattern is a notification effect in which the effect ends without reaching the reach state, and is determined only when the result of the first normal hit determination is out of place.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the fourth variation pattern determination table is provided with a plurality of tables according to the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination (fourth ordinary hit or miss). Each table is assigned one or a plurality of types of variation patterns, and each variation pattern is associated with a variation pattern determining random number value (0 to 511). When the fourth ordinary hit determination is performed, a table corresponding to the determination result is referred to, and one variation pattern corresponding to the value of the fourth variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the fourth ordinary hit random number is determined.

  In the fourth variation pattern determination table, when the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is the fourth ordinary hit, one of the variation patterns of “short variation per hit” and “long variation per hit” is determined. The rate at which the “long hit fluctuation” is determined is lower than the rate at which the “short hit fluctuation” is determined. If the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is out of place, a variation pattern of “out-of-range variation” is determined.

  The main board 41 transmits to the sub-control board 58 a fluctuation pattern designation command that is a command for designating the decided fluctuation pattern. The sub-control board 58 controls the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like according to the variation pattern specified by the command. Further, the main board 41 changes the first normal symbol or the fourth normal symbol for the change time determined according to the determined change pattern.

  The operation of the main board 41 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Main control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by the CPU 51 in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM 53. The main process of the control program (see FIG. 9) is executed by the CPU 51 when the CPU 51 senses an interrupt signal generated every 4 ms by the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 5). Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as “S”.

  The flags used in the main process will be described. The RAM 52 has a jackpot gaming state flag, a first operation end flag, a fourth operation end flag, a first variation flag, a second variation flag, a third variation flag, a fourth variation flag, a first release flag, a second release flag, A third release flag, a fourth release flag, and the like are stored. The jackpot game state flag is “ON” when “1” is stored during the jackpot game, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the jackpot game is not being played. As the first operation end flag, “1” is stored and “ON” is stored when the opening of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 by the first ordinary hit (first ordinary hit game) is finished, and the first ordinary end If the winning game has not ended, “0” is stored and “OFF” is set. The fourth operation end flag stores “1” and becomes “ON” when the release of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 by the fourth ordinary hit (the fourth ordinary hit game) is finished, and becomes the fourth ordinary If the winning game has not ended, “0” is stored and “OFF” is set.

  The first fluctuation flag stores “1” when the first normal symbol is fluctuating (during fluctuation) and becomes “ON”, and stores “0” when the first normal symbol is not fluctuating. Is turned OFF. The second variation flag is “ON” when “1” is stored during the variation of the second ordinary symbol, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the second ordinary symbol is not varying. The third variation flag is “ON” when “1” is stored during the variation of the third ordinary symbol, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the third ordinary symbol is not varying. The fourth variation flag is “ON” when “1” is stored during the variation of the fourth ordinary symbol, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the fourth ordinary symbol is not varying. The first opening flag is “ON” when “1” is stored while the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed. It becomes. The second opening flag is “ON” when “1” is stored while the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed. It becomes. The third opening flag is “ON” when “1” is stored while the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed. It becomes. The fourth open flag is “ON” when “1” is stored while the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened, and “0” is stored and “OFF” while the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed. It becomes.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the main process is started, a command output process is first performed (S10). In the command output process, a control command is output to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the like. The control command output here is a control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main process executed last time.

  Next, a switch reading process is performed (S11). In the switch reading process, the game is determined from the detection results of the switches (see FIG. 5) provided in the first symbol operating gate 11, the fourth symbol operating port 12, the fourth symbol operating gate 13, and the ordinary electric accessories 16-19. Processing for detecting a sphere is performed.

  Next, a counter update process is performed (S12). In the counter update process, the values of the random number acquisition counter stored in the RAM 52 are added, and the first to fourth normal symbol variation times are timer counters for measuring the variation times of the first to fourth ordinary symbols. The counter value is subtracted.

  Next, a first ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S13). As will be described in detail later, in the first ordinary electric accessory processing, when the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the first ordinary winning game operation (mainly the first ordinary Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the electric accessory 16 is performed (see FIG. 11).

  Next, a first normal symbol process is performed (S14). Although details will be described later, in the first normal symbol processing, processing such as determination of the first normal hit and determination of the first variation pattern are performed (see FIG. 10).

  Next, a fourth ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S15). Although the details will be described later, in the fourth ordinary electric equipment processing, when the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the fourth ordinary winning game (mainly the fourth ordinary Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the electric accessory 19 is performed (see FIG. 13).

  Next, a fourth normal symbol process is performed (S16). Although details will be described later, in the fourth normal symbol process, the fourth normal hit determination, the fourth variation pattern determination, and the like are performed (see FIGS. 10 and 12).

  Next, the second ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S17). Although details will be described later, in the second ordinary electric accessory processing, when the second ordinary symbol indicating the second ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the second ordinary winning game (mainly the second ordinary winning game) Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the electric accessory 17 is performed (see FIG. 15).

  Next, the second normal symbol process is performed (S18). Although details will be described later, in the second ordinary symbol processing, processing such as second ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIG. 14).

  Next, a third ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S19). Although the details will be described later, in the third ordinary electric accessory processing, when the third ordinary symbol indicating the third ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the third ordinary winning game (mainly the third ordinary Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the electric accessory 18 is performed (see FIG. 17).

  Next, a third normal symbol process is performed (S20). Although details will be described later, in the third ordinary symbol process, a process such as third ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIG. 16).

  Next, a payout process (S21), an error check (S22), and an information output process (S23) are performed. In the payout process, payout of prize balls is controlled. In the error check, when an error occurs, the error is notified using the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like. In the information output process, various types of information are output to a game hall management computer (not shown).

  Details of the first normal symbol process (S14, see FIG. 9) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, when the first normal symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the first symbol operation gate 11 (S31). When the first symbol actuating gate switch 65 provided in the first symbol actuating gate 11 detects the passing of the game ball, it corresponds to the first symbol actuating gate switch 65 in the main process switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 9). Flag to be “ON”. If this flag is not “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has not passed (S31: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S41. If the flag is “ON” and a game ball has passed through the first symbol operation gate 11 (S31: YES), it is determined whether or not the first reserved ball count is “4” ( S32). If the first reserved ball number is “4” (S32: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S41 because the first reserved ball number has reached the maximum first reserved ball number.

  When the first reserved ball number is not “4” (S32: NO), “1” is added to the first reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S33). Next, the first ordinary hit random number and the first variation pattern determining random number are acquired and stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area (see FIG. 6). S34). Specifically, the value of the first ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the first ordinary random number column, and the value of the first variation pattern determining counter is stored in the first variation pattern determining random number column. Random numbers obtained with the first normal random number are not limited to the first variation pattern determination random number, but other types of random numbers such as the first normal symbol determination random number used to determine the first normal symbol are the first normal It may be acquired together with a hit random number. The process proceeds to S41.

  Next, it is determined whether or not any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is closed (S41). If at least one of the first to fourth opening flags is “ON”, it is determined that any of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 is open (S41: NO), and the processing returns to the main processing. For example, in the case of the first ordinary hit, and then the second ordinary hit or the third ordinary hit, the first to third ordinary electric accessories 16 to 18 are released in the jackpot game. In this case, it is considered that the first normal hit determination for the next first holding ball is performed while the first to third ordinary electric accessories 16 to 18 are opened, and the variation of the first ordinary symbol is started. . The pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol during the opening of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19, so that even if the normal electric actors 16 to 19 are opened, The first normal electric accessory 16 can be prevented from being opened.

  If any of the first to fourth open flags is “OFF”, it is determined that all of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are closed (S41: YES), and the first ordinary symbol is changing. It is determined whether or not (S42). If the first fluctuation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first normal symbol is not changing (S42: NO), and whether or not the first reserved ball number is “1” or more (S43). If the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is “0” (S43: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  When the number of first reserved balls is “1” or more (S43: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S44). The determination area of the first ordinary hit relation information storage area (see FIG. 6) is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S45). Next, a first normal hit determination is performed (S46). In S46, the first ordinary hit determination table is referred to, and whether or not the first ordinary hit random number stored in the determination area shifted in S45 corresponds to “first ordinary hit” or “out of”? Is determined. Thereby, the first ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined first ordinary hit random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the first ordinary hit random numbers are stored.

  Next, the first variation pattern determination table is referred to, and one of the variation patterns according to the determination result of the first normal hit determination is determined by the value of the first variation pattern determination random number. A first variation pattern designation command for designating the determined first variation pattern is stored in the RAM 52 (S47). The first variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 9) of the main process to be executed next time, and the start of the first notification effect on the display screen 28, And instructing the start of fluctuation of the first normal symbol. The variation time of the first normal symbol determined according to the determined first variation pattern is set in the first normal symbol variation time counter (S48). “1” indicating that the first normal symbol is changing is stored in the first change flag (S49), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the first variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S42, it is determined that the variation time of the first ordinary symbol has elapsed, assuming that the first ordinary symbol is varying (S42: YES). (S61). If the value of the first ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S48 is not “0”, the variation time of the first ordinary symbol is determined that the variation time of the first ordinary symbol has not yet passed (S61: NO). Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the first normal symbol variation time counter is “0”, the first ordinary symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52, assuming that the variation time of the first normal symbol has elapsed (S61: YES) (S62). ). This command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 9), and instructs the end of the first notification effect on the display screen 28 and the stop of the fluctuation of the first normal symbol. “0” indicating that the first normal symbol is not changing is stored in the first changing flag (S63).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the first hit determination performed in S46 is the first normal hit (S64). If the result of the first normal hit determination is out of order (S64: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit (S64: YES), the big hit game state flag is set to “ON” (S65), and the first operation end flag is set to “OFF” (S66). Next, a jackpot game start notification command for notifying the sub control board 58 that the jackpot game is started is stored in the RAM 52 (S67), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 11, the detail of a 1st normal electric accessory process (S13, refer FIG. 9) is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 11, when the first ordinary electric accessory processing is started, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S71). If the jackpot game state flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (S71: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the jackpot game state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (S71: YES), and it is determined whether or not the first normal hit game has ended (S72). If the first operation end flag is “ON”, it is determined that the first normal winning game is ended (S72: YES), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the first operation end flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first normal winning game has not ended (S72: NO), and control relating to the first normal winning game is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is being opened (S73). If the first opening flag is “OFF”, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 for opening the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened because the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed (S73: NO). The command is stored in the RAM 52 (S91). Next, the first opening time (5.7 seconds in the present embodiment) is stored in the first ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S92). Next, the first release flag is set to “ON” (S93), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the first release flag is “ON”, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is being opened (S73: YES), so that the processing of the game ball won to the first ordinary electric accessory 16 and the first A process for closing one ordinary electric accessory 16 is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the first opening time has elapsed (S74). If the value of the first ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in the process of S92 is not “0”, it is determined that the first opening time has not yet passed (S74: NO), and the first ordinary electric accessory 16 It is determined whether or not a game ball has been won (S75). If the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S75: NO), and processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S77.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S75: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the first winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls won to the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S76). Next, it is determined whether or not the first winning ball number is equal to or greater than “4”, which is the maximum second reserved ball number (S77). If the first winning ball number is less than “4” (S77: NO), the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is continuously opened, and the process returns to the main process as it is.

  In addition, when the number of first winning balls is “4” or more (S77: YES), or when the first opening time has elapsed (S74: YES), a first ordinary for closing the first ordinary electric accessory 16 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S81). Next, “0” is stored in the first release flag and set to “OFF” (S82), and “1” is stored in the first operation end flag and set to “ON” (S83). The process returns to the main process.

  Details of the fourth normal symbol process (S16, see FIG. 9) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, when the fourth normal symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13 (S101). When the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation gate switch 66 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13 (S101: NO), and the fourth symbol is operated. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the operating opening 12 (S105). When the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation port switch 67 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the fourth symbol operation port 12 (S105: NO), and the process is S111. Move on to judgment.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation gate switch 66 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13 (S101: YES), and the process is determined in S102. Migrate to If the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation port switch 67 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the fourth symbol operation port 12 (S105: YES), and the process proceeds to the determination of S102. Transition.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fourth reserved ball number is “4” (S102). If the number of the fourth reserved balls is “4” (S102: YES), since the number of the fourth reserved balls has reached the maximum number of the fourth reserved balls, the process proceeds to the determination of S111. When the number of the fourth reserved balls is not “4” (S102: NO), “1” is added to the number of the fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S107). Next, the fourth ordinary hit random number and the fourth variation pattern determination random number are acquired, and the value of the fourth ordinary hit determination counter and the value of the fourth variation pattern determination counter are empty storage areas in the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area Are stored in the storage area having the smallest number (S108).

  Next, it is determined whether or not any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is closed (S111). If at least one of the first to fourth opening flags is “ON”, it is determined that any of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 is open (S111: NO), and the processing returns to the main processing. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the variation time of the fourth normal symbol while the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are opened, and the fourth ordinary symbol is detected while the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are opened. Even if it becomes, it can prevent the 4th normal electric accessory 19 being opened.

  On the other hand, if any of the first to fourth opening flags is “OFF”, it is assumed that all of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are closed (S111: YES), and the fourth ordinary symbol is changing. It is determined whether or not there is (S112). If the fourth variation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first ordinary symbol is not changing (S112: NO), and whether or not the fourth reserved ball number is “1” or more (S113). If the number of fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is “0” (S113: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  When the number of the fourth reserved balls is “1” or more (S113: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of the fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S114). Next, the determination area of the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S115). Next, a fourth ordinary hit determination is performed (S116). The fourth ordinary hit determination is performed by referring to the fourth ordinary hit determination table. The fourth ordinary hit determination table is stored in the ROM 53. In the fourth ordinary hit determination table, random numbers of the fourth ordinary hit random numbers respectively corresponding to “fourth ordinary hit” and “out of” are defined. With reference to the fourth ordinary hit determination table, it is determined whether the fourth ordinary hit random number stored in the determination area shifted in S115 corresponds to “fourth ordinary hit” or “out of”. The As a result, the fourth ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined fourth ordinary random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the fourth ordinary random numbers are stored.

  Next, referring to the fourth variation pattern determination table, one of the variation patterns corresponding to the determination result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is determined by the value of the fourth variation pattern determination random number. A fourth variation pattern designation command for designating the determined fourth variation pattern is stored in the RAM 52 (S117). The fourth variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 9) of the main process to be executed next time, and the start of the second notification effect on the display screen 28, And instructing the start of variation of the fourth ordinary symbol. The variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol determined according to the determined fourth variation pattern is set in the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter (S118). “1” indicating that the fourth normal symbol is changing is stored in the fourth change flag (S119), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the fourth variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S112, it is determined that the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has passed, assuming that the fourth ordinary symbol is changing (S112: YES). (S121). If the value of the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S118 is not “0”, the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol is determined that the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has not yet passed (S121: NO). Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter is “0”, the fourth ordinary symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52 (S122: YES), assuming that the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has elapsed (S121: YES). ). This command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 9), and instructs the end of the second notification effect on the display screen 28 and the stop of the variation of the fourth normal symbol. “0” indicating that the fourth ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the fourth changing flag (S123).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the fourth hit determination performed in S116 is a fourth normal hit (S124). If the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is out of order (S124: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is the fourth ordinary hit (S124: YES), the big hit gaming state flag is set to “ON” (S125), and the fourth operation end flag is set to “OFF” (S126). Next, a jackpot game start notification command for notifying the sub control board 58 that the jackpot game is started is stored in the RAM 52 (S127), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the details of the fourth ordinary electric accessory process (see S16, FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, when the fourth ordinary electric accessory process is started, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S131). If the jackpot game state flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (S131: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the jackpot game state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (S131: YES), and it is determined whether or not the fourth normal hit game has ended (S132). If the fourth operation end flag is “ON”, it is determined that the fourth normal winning game is ended (S132: YES), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the fourth operation end flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the first normal winning game has not ended (S132: NO), and control related to the fourth normal winning game is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is being opened (S133). If the fourth opening flag is “OFF”, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 for opening the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened because the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed (S133: NO). The command is stored in the RAM 52 (S151). Next, the fourth opening time (5.7 seconds in the present embodiment) is stored in the fourth ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S152). Next, the fourth release flag is set to “ON” (S153), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the fourth release flag is “ON”, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is being opened (S133: YES), so that the processing of the game ball won to the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 and the fourth A process for closing the four ordinary electric accessories 19 is performed. First, it is determined whether the fourth opening time has elapsed (S134). If the value of the fourth ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in the process of S152 is not “0”, it is determined that the fourth opening time has not yet passed (S134: NO), and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 It is determined whether or not a game ball has been won (S135). When the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S135: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination of S137.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S135: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the fourth winning ball counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls won to the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S136). Next, it is determined whether or not the fourth winning ball number is “4” or more which is the maximum second reserved ball number (S137). If the fourth winning ball number is less than “4” (S137: NO), the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is continuously released, and the process returns to the main process as it is.

  Further, when the number of fourth winning balls is “4” or more (S137: YES), or when the fourth opening time has elapsed (S134: YES), the fourth ordinary for closing the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S141). Next, “0” is stored in the fourth release flag and set to “OFF” (S142), “1” is stored in the fourth operation end flag and set to “ON” (S143). The process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 14, the detail of a 2nd normal symbol process (S18, refer FIG. 9) is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 14, when the second ordinary symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S161). When the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (S161: NO), and the first It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the four ordinary electric accessories 19 (S163). When the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S163: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S171.

  On the other hand, if the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S161: YES), and the process is S162. Move on to judgment. If the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “ON”, it is determined that a game ball has won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S163: YES), and the process proceeds to S162. Move on to judgment. Next, it is determined whether or not the second reserved ball number is “4” (S162). If the fourth reserved ball number is “4” (S162: YES), the second reserved ball number has reached the maximum second reserved ball number, and the process proceeds to the determination of S171. If the second reserved ball number is not “4” (S162: NO), “1” is added to the second reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S166). Next, the second ordinary hit random number is acquired, and the value of the second ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the second ordinary hit relation information storage area (S167). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second normal symbol is changing (S171). If the second variation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is open (S172), assuming that the second ordinary symbol is not varying (S171: NO). If the second release flag is “OFF”, it is determined whether or not the second number of retained balls is “1” or more, assuming that the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed (S172: NO). (S173). When the second reserved ball number is “1” or more (S173: YES), “1” is subtracted from the second reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S174). Next, the determination area of the second ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S175). Next, a second normal hit determination is performed (S176). It is determined whether the second normal random number stored in the determination area shifted in S175 corresponds to “second normal hit” or “out of”. Thus, the second ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined second ordinary hit random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the second ordinary hit random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the second ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary hit is determined with a probability of 100%.

  Next, a second ordinary symbol variation start command for starting variation of the second ordinary symbol is stored in the RAM 52 (S177). Next, a predetermined second ordinary symbol variation time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds) is set in the second ordinary symbol variation time counter (S178). “1” indicating that the second normal symbol is changing is stored in the second change flag and becomes “ON” (S179), and the process returns to the main process. If the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is open (S172: YES), or the second reserved ball number is “0” (S173: YES), the second ordinary symbol is not changed, and the process is performed. Return to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the second variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S171, it is determined that the second ordinary symbol is varying (S171: YES), and whether or not the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has elapsed. (S181). If the value of the second ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S178 is not “0”, the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has not yet elapsed (S181: NO), and the variation of the second ordinary symbol Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the second ordinary symbol variation time counter is “0”, it is determined that the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has elapsed (S181: YES), and the second ordinary symbol for stopping the variation of the second ordinary symbol. The symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52 (S182). Next, “0” indicating that the second normal symbol is not changing is stored in the second change flag and becomes “OFF” (S183).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the second hit determination performed in S176 is a second normal hit (S184). If the result of the second normal hit determination is out of order (S184: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the second ordinary hit determination is the second ordinary hit (S184: YES), a second ordinary electric accessory release command for opening the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is stored in the RAM 52 (S185). . Next, the second opening time (in this embodiment, 5.7 seconds) is stored in the second ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S186). Next, “1” is stored in the second release flag to be “ON” (S187), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 15, details of the second ordinary electric accessory processing (see S <b> 17 and FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, when the second ordinary electric accessory process is started, it is first determined whether or not the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is being opened (S191). If the second release flag is “OFF”, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed (S191: NO), and the process directly returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the second release flag is “ON”, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is being opened (S191: YES), so that the processing of the game ball won to the second ordinary electric accessory 17 and the first A process for closing the two ordinary electric accessories 17 is performed. First, it is determined whether the second opening time has elapsed (S192). If the value of the second ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S186 (see FIG. 14) is not “0”, the second opening time has not yet passed (S192: NO), and the second ordinary electric driving It is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize 17 (S193). When the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S193: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S195.

  If the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S193: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the second winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls won to the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S194). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of second winning balls is equal to or greater than “4” which is the maximum number of third reserved balls (S195). If the number of second winning balls is less than “4” (S195: NO), the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is continuously released, so that the process directly returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the second release flag is “ON”, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is being opened (S191: YES), so that the processing of the game ball won to the second ordinary electric accessory 17 and the first A process for closing the two ordinary electric accessories 17 is performed. First, it is determined whether the second opening time has elapsed (S192). If the value of the second ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S186 (see FIG. 14) is not “0”, the second opening time has not yet passed (S192: NO), and the second ordinary electric driving It is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize 17 (S193). When the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S193: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S195.

  In addition, when the number of second winning balls is “4” or more (S195: YES), or when the second opening time has elapsed (S192: YES), the second normal for closing the second normal electric accessory 17 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S196). Next, “0” is stored in the second release flag to be “OFF” (S197), and the process returns to the main process.

  The details of the third ordinary symbol process (S20, see FIG. 9) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, when the third ordinary symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201). When the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S205.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201: YES), and the third hold It is determined whether or not the number of balls is “4” (S202). If the number of the third reserved balls is “4” (S202: YES), since the third number of reserved balls has reached the maximum number of third reserved balls, the process proceeds to the determination of S205. When the third reserved ball number is not “4” (S202: NO), “1” is added to the third reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S203). Next, the third ordinary hit random number is acquired, and the value of the third ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the third ordinary hit relation information storage area (S204). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the third normal symbol is changing (S205). If the third variation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened (S206), assuming that the third ordinary symbol is not varying (S205: NO). If the third release flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed (S206: NO), and whether or not the third reserved ball number is “1” or more. (S207). When the number of third reserved balls is “1” or more (S207: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of third reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S208). Next, the determination area of the third ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S209). Next, a third ordinary hit determination is performed (S210). It is determined whether the third ordinary random number stored in the determination area shifted in S209 corresponds to “third ordinary hit” or “out of”. As a result, the third ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined third ordinary random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the third ordinary random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary hit is determined with a probability of 100%.

  Next, a third ordinary symbol variation start command for starting the variation of the third ordinary symbol is stored in the RAM 52 (S211). Next, a predetermined variation time of the third ordinary symbol (2 seconds in the present embodiment) is set in the third ordinary symbol variation time counter (S212). “1” indicating that the third normal symbol is changing is stored in the third change flag and becomes “ON” (S213), and the process returns to the main process. When the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is open (S206: YES), the third ordinary symbol is not changed, and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S205 that the third variation flag is “ON”, it is determined that the third ordinary symbol is varying (S205: YES), and whether or not the variation time of the third ordinary symbol has elapsed. (S231). If the value of the third ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S212 is not “0”, it is determined that the variation time of the third ordinary symbol has not yet passed (S231: NO), and the variation of the third ordinary symbol Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the third normal symbol variation time counter is “0”, it is determined that the variation time of the second normal symbol has elapsed (S231: YES), and the third ordinary symbol for stopping the variation of the third ordinary symbol. A symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52 (S232). Next, “0” indicating that the third ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the third changing flag and becomes “OFF” (S233).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the third hit determination performed in S210 is the third normal hit (S234). If the result of the third ordinary hit determination is out of order (S234: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the third ordinary hit determination is the third ordinary hit (S234: YES), a third ordinary electric accessory release command for opening the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is stored in the RAM 52 (S235). . Next, the third opening time (in this embodiment, 5.7 seconds) is stored in the third ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S236). Next, “1” is stored in the third release flag to be “ON” (S237), and the process returns to the main process.

  In the processing of S207, when the number of third reserved balls is “0” (S207: NO), the third reserved balls that are the targets of the third normal hit determination are not stored, and a series of third reserved balls are not stored. The normal hit game ends. In this case, when the series of third normal winning games is ended, the big hit game may also be ended. In this case, it is necessary to perform a process for ending the big hit game. Therefore, it is first determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S221). If the jackpot gaming state flag is “OFF”, the jackpot gaming is not in progress (S221: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the jackpot game state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (S221: YES), and it is determined whether or not the first normal hit game has ended (S222). If the first operation end flag is “OFF”, the first normal winning game in the jackpot game has not ended (S222: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the first operation end flag is “ON”, it is determined whether or not the fourth normal winning game has ended (S223), assuming that the first normal winning game has ended (S222: YES). If the fourth end flag is “OFF”, the fourth normal winning game in the big hit game has not ended (S223: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the fourth end flag is “ON”, it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved balls is “1” or more (S224), assuming that the fourth normal winning game is ended (S223: YES). When the number of second reserved balls is “1” or more (S224: YES), there is a second reserved ball that has not yet been determined for the second normal hit. That is, here, only a series of third normal winning games are ended, and the big winning game is not ended. Therefore, when the number of second reserved balls is “1” or more (S224: YES), the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, when the number of the second reserved balls is “0” (S224: NO), there is no second reserved ball that has not yet been determined for the second normal hit, and all the normal electric appliances 16 to 19 are related. Since the winning game has ended, the jackpot game ends. Therefore, “0” is stored in the jackpot gaming state flag and is set to “OFF” (S225). Next, a jackpot game end notification command for notifying the sub control board 58 of the end of the jackpot game is stored in the RAM 52 (S226), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 17, the details of the third ordinary electric accessory process (see S19, FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, when the third ordinary electric accessory process is started, it is first determined whether or not the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened (S241). If the third release flag is “OFF”, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed (S241: NO), and the process directly returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the third release flag is “ON”, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened (S241: YES). A process for closing the three ordinary electric accessories 18 is performed. First, it is determined whether the third opening time has elapsed (S242). If the value of the third ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S235 (see FIG. 16) is not “0”, it is determined that the third opening time has not yet elapsed (S242: NO), and the third ordinary electric operation is performed. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize 18 (S243). If the flag corresponding to the third ordinary electric accessory switch 70 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the third ordinary electric accessory 18 (S243: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination in S245.

  When the flag corresponding to the third ordinary electric accessory switch 70 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the third ordinary electric accessory 18 (S243: YES). Therefore, “1” is added to the third winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls won to the third ordinary electric accessory 18 (S244). Next, it is determined whether or not the third winning ball number is “7” or more (S195). If the third winning ball number is less than “7” (S245: NO), the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is continuously released, and the process directly returns to the main process.

  In addition, when the number of third winning balls is “7” or more (S245: YES), or when the third opening time has elapsed (S242: YES), the third ordinary for closing the third ordinary electric accessory 18 The electric accessory closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S246). Next, “0” is stored in the third release flag to be “OFF” (S247), and the process returns to the main process.

  The details of the sub control board process and the first notification effect process executed by the sub control board 58 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the sub-control board process and the first notification effect process, a process for controlling effects by the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like is performed in accordance with a command transmitted from the main board 41. The sub control board process and the first notification effect process are executed by the CPU 581 in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 583.

  Sub-control board processing performed on the sub-control board 58 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, when the sub control board process is started, it is determined whether or not the first variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 41 is received (S311). If the first variation pattern designation command has not been received (S311: NO), the process proceeds to the determination in S313. When the first variation pattern designation command is received (S311: YES), the first notification effect is executed based on the first variation pattern (S312). In S312, for example, the first notification effect execution flag M is set to “1” and stored in the RAM 582. Although details will be described later, when the first notification effect execution flag M is set to “1”, the first notification effect is executed in the first notification effect processing (see FIG. 19) (S332 in FIG. 19: YES). . The first notification effect process will be described later.

  After execution of S312, it is determined whether or not a fourth variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 41 has been received (S313). If the fourth variation pattern designation command has not been received (S313: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S315. When the fourth variation pattern designation command is received (S313: YES), the second notification effect is executed based on the fourth variation pattern (S314). Thus, the second notification effect is executed in the second notification effect processing (not shown), and when the fourth normal symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 41 is received, the confirmed symbol is displayed on the display screen 28.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game start notification command transmitted from the main board 41 has been received (S315). When the jackpot game start notification command has not been received (S315: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S317. When the jackpot game start notification command is received (S315: YES), the jackpot game is executed (S316).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end notification command transmitted from the main board 41 is received (S317). When the jackpot game end notification command has not been received (S317: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S319. When the jackpot game end notification command is received (S317: YES), the execution of the jackpot game is ended (S318).

  Next, it is determined whether another command has been received (S319). If no other command has been received (S319: NO), the process returns to the determination of S311. When another command is received (S319: YES), other processing is performed according to the received command (S320). For example, when a normal symbol stop command is received, the fluctuation is stopped. Next, the process returns to the determination in S311.

  The first notification effect process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The CPU 581 executes parallel processing for executing the first notification effect processing while executing the sub control board processing. The first notification effect is displayed on the display screen 28 by executing the first notification effect process. The first notification effect displays the symbol variation in each of the plurality of display areas 801 to 806 (see FIG. 20), and then displays a confirmed symbol that is a combination of the symbols 81 stopped, and the result of the first normal hit determination result. It is an effect showing.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the plurality of display areas 801 to 803 are rectangular areas arranged in the right direction from the left in the upper part of the display screen 28. The plurality of display areas 804 to 806 are rectangular areas arranged below the display areas 801 to 803. The symbol variation is a display in which a plurality of symbols 81 are varied in each of the plurality of display areas 801 to 806. In the symbol variation of this embodiment, the symbol 81 is displayed so that the type of the symbol 81 is switched while the symbol 81 rotates about the vertical direction as the central axis. The types of the symbols 81 are, for example, numbers 1 to 9, $ mark, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the first notification effect process, the first notification effect execution flag M is set to “0” and stored in the RAM 582 (S331). Next, it is determined whether or not to start the first notification effect (S332). Until S312 (see FIG. 18) is executed, the first notification effect execution flag M remains “0”. When the first notification effect execution flag M is “0”, it is determined that the first notification effect is not started (S332: NO), and the CPU 581 repeats the process of S332. When the first notification effect execution flag M is set to “1” in S312 (see FIG. 18), it is determined to start the first notification effect (S332: YES), and the first variation pattern designation received from the main board 41 is determined. The first variation pattern designated by the command is stored in the RAM 582 (S333).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first variation pattern stored in S333 is the slide effect D or the slide effect F shown in FIG. 7 (S334). When it is the slide effect D or the slide effect F (S334: YES), the symbol variation shown in FIG. 20A is displayed on the display screen 28 (S335).

  Next, the symbol 81 is stopped in the display areas 801 to 806 (S336). At this time, as shown in FIG. 20B, for example, “7” is displayed in the display areas 801, 802, and 804, “$” is displayed in the display areas 803 and 805, and the display area 806 includes “2” is displayed. Three “7” are a set 91 which is a predetermined set of symbols 81, from the upper direction (direction from the display area 804 to the display area 801) to the right direction (display from the display area 801). (Direction toward the region 802).

  Next, in a state where the symbols 81 constituting the symbol 91 are connected, the symbol 91 is slid (S337), and the symbols 91 are aligned in the left-right direction (S338). More specifically, in S337, when the design symbol 91 is slid, as shown in FIG. 20C, all symbols 81 displayed on the display screen 28 as a result of the symbol variation being stopped in S336. (See FIG. 20 (B)) are moved in a slid state.

  Further, in S337, when the design pattern 91 is slid, the design pattern 91 is slid in a direction in which the amount of movement to move in order to align the design pattern 91 in the left-right direction is small in the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction. For example, when the pattern 91 is slid in the counterclockwise direction to align the pattern 91 in the left-right direction in the display areas 804 to 806, the pattern 81 “7” arranged in the display areas 802, 801, and 804 is displayed. It is necessary to move two areas. That is, the moving amount of the design pattern 91 is equivalent to two display areas.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 20 (B) and 20 (C), the assembled pattern 91 is slid in the clockwise direction (the direction of the arrow 89), and the assembled pattern 91 is moved in the horizontal direction in the display areas 801 to 806. When aligning, the symbols 81 “7” arranged in the display areas 804, 801, and 802 may be moved by one display area. That is, the amount of movement of the design pattern 91 is one display area. Therefore, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 20, in S337, when the design symbol 91 is slid, the amount of movement that moves to align the design symbol 91 in the left-right direction among the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction is as follows. It is slid in a small clockwise direction. The arrow 89 is not displayed on the display screen 28.

  After the symbol 81 including the symbol 91 is slid, as shown in FIG. 21D, the symbol 91 is stopped in a state where the symbols 91 are aligned in the left-right direction (S338). In this state, although the set symbols 91 are aligned in the upper display areas 801 to 803, the lower display areas 804 to 806 are not predetermined set symbols but out of place.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21E, among the symbols 81 other than the assembled symbol 91, the symbol 81 displayed in the display areas 805 and 806 is changed to the symbol variation and displayed (S339). That is, the symbols 81 in the display areas 805 and 806 are changed again.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first normal symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 41 is received (S346). When the first normal symbol stop command has not been received (S346: NO), the process of S346 is repeated. Even while S346 is repeated, the symbol variation is continuously displayed. In addition, the design fluctuation of the display area 805 may be stopped, and only the display area 806 may be changed to a state of design change.

  When the first normal symbol stop command is received (S346: YES), the confirmed symbol is displayed on the display screen 28, and the result of the first normal hit determination is shown (S347). When the result of the first normal hit determination is win, as shown in FIG. 21F, the same stop symbol “$” as the display area 804 is displayed in the display area 806, and the lower display areas 804 to 806 are displayed. The symbol 81 becomes a predetermined set symbol. As a result, the player is notified of the first normal hit (S347). If the result of the first normal hit judgment is out of place, as shown in FIG. 22 (G), the design of the design 81 in the lower display areas 804 to 806 does not become a predetermined set design, and is out of place. Is notified to the player. Next, the process returns to S331, and the process of S332 is repeated until the first notification effect execution flag M is set to “0” and the next first notification effect is started (S332: NO).

  In the process of S334, when it is determined that it is not the slide effect D or the slide effect F (S334: NO), it is determined whether or not the first variation pattern stored in S333 is the slide effect E (S340). . When the first variation pattern is the slide effect E (S340: YES), the symbol variation (see FIG. 20A) is displayed on the display screen 28 as in S336 (S341).

  Next, the symbol 81 is stopped in the display areas 801 to 806 (S342). At this time, as shown in FIG. 23H, for example, “7” is displayed in the display areas 801, 802, and 804, and “$” is displayed in the display areas 803, 805, and 806. Three “7” are a set 92 which is a predetermined set of symbols 81, from the upper direction (the direction from the display area 804 to the display area 801) to the right direction (display from the display area 801). (Direction toward the region 802). The three “$” are a set 93 which is a predetermined set of symbols 81, and from the lower direction (the direction toward the display area 806 from the display area 803) to the left direction (the display area 806). To the display area 805). That is, in S334, a plurality of sets (two sets in the present embodiment) of the design symbols 92 and 93 are displayed on the display screen 28.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 23 (I), each of the plurality of sets of design symbols 92 and 93 is slid and moved in a state where the design 81 constituting each of the plurality of sets of design symbols 92 and 93 is continuous (S343). As shown in FIG. 23 (J), each of the plurality of sets 92, 93 is aligned in the left-right direction (S344). At this time, it is slid in the clockwise direction (the direction of the arrow 89), which is the direction in which the amount of movement is small in order to align the patterns 92 and 93 in the left-right direction among the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction.

  Next, the process proceeds to the determination of S346. When the first normal symbol stop command is received (S346: YES), the process proceeds to S347. In S347, the result of the first ordinary hit determination is shown by displaying the result of aligning each of the plurality of sets of symbols 92 and 93 in the predetermined direction in S344 on the display screen 28 as a confirmed symbol. Next, the process returns to S331.

  In S340, when it is determined that the first variation pattern is not the slide effect E (S340: NO), the variation effect according to the first variation pattern stored in S333 is executed (S345). Although not shown, in S345, the symbol variation is displayed on the display screen 28 by an effect other than the slide effect. Next, the process proceeds to the determination of S346. When the first normal symbol stop command is received (S346: YES), the confirmed symbol is displayed on the display screen 28 (S347). Next, the process returns to S331.

  As described above, the processing in this embodiment is executed. In this embodiment, since the symbol variation is stopped in S336 and S342, the player recognizes that the confirmed symbol is displayed (see FIGS. 20B and 23H). However, the assembled symbol 90 is slid in S337, S338, S343, S344, and S347, and after the assembled symbol 90 is aligned in the left-right direction, the confirmed symbol is displayed (FIG. 20 (C), FIG. 21 (D). ), FIG. 21 (F), FIG. 22 (G), FIG. 23 (I), and FIG. 23 (J)). For this reason, a player who has once recognized that the confirmed symbol has been displayed expects that an advantageous state will occur in the process in which the assembled symbol 90 is slid and aligned in the left-right direction, and the confirmed symbol is displayed. The display screen 28 is watched. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the player's attention through the production of a new aspect and can entertain the player.

  Further, when the symbol 81 constituting the symbol 90 is continuously moved in S337 and S343, the movement is performed to align the symbols 90 in the left-right direction in the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction. The assembled symbol 90 is slid in the direction in which the amount is small (see FIGS. 20C and 23I). For this reason, compared to the case where the assembly symbol 90 is slid in the direction in which the amount of movement is large, the impression that the assembly symbol 90 may be aligned in the horizontal direction to the player when the sliding movement of the assembly symbol 90 is started. It is easy to hold. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the player's attention and entertain the player.

  Further, when the symbols 91 are aligned in the horizontal direction in S338, symbols 81 other than the symbol 91 are changed to symbol variations and displayed on the display screen in S339 (FIGS. 21D and 21E). )reference). As a result, the symbols 81 in the display areas 805 and 806 are changed again. Then, the confirmed symbol is displayed on the display screen 28 (see FIGS. 21F and 22G). In this case, the player can be made to recognize that it has changed again due to the combination of the symbols 91 in the left-right direction. Therefore, the player pays attention to the display screen 28 on which the changed symbol is displayed in the hope that an advantageous state will be generated. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the player's attention and entertain the player.

  In addition, when it is determined in S46 (see FIG. 10) that an advantageous state has occurred, the slide effect E (see FIG. 7) may be selected. In this case, in S342, a plurality of sets (two sets in this embodiment) of the design symbols 92 and 93 are displayed on the display screen 28 (see FIG. 23H). In S343, each of the plurality of sets of symbols 92 and 93 is slid in a state where the symbols 81 constituting each of the plurality of sets of symbols 92 and 93 are connected (see FIG. 23I). In S344, the plurality of sets of symbols 92 and 93 are aligned in the left-right direction (see FIG. 23J). In S347, the result of the first normal hit determination is shown by displaying the result of aligning each of the plurality of sets of symbols 92 and 93 in the predetermined direction in S344 on the display screen 28 as a confirmed symbol. . For this reason, when the slide movement starts (see FIG. 23 (I)), the player may say that the plurality of sets of symbols 92 and 93 are aligned in the left-right direction, and an advantageous state may occur. The display screen 28 is watched with expectation. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the player's attention and entertain the player.

  In addition, when the symbol 90 is slid in S337 and S343, the symbols 81 displayed on the display screen 28 are slid in a state in which all symbols 81 displayed on the display screen 28 are connected as a result of stopping the symbol variation (FIG. 20C ) And FIG. 23 (J)). For this reason, since all the symbols 81 slide and move, compared to the case where only some of the symbols 81 slide, the entire display screen 29 moves, and the player's attention can be attracted. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can entertain the player.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 51 that performs the process of S46 shown in FIG. 10 is an example of the “determination unit” of the present invention. The display screen 28 is an example of the “display unit” in the present invention. The CPU 581 that performs the processes of S335 and S341 shown in FIG. 19 is an example of the “variation control means” in the present invention. The CPU 581 that performs the processes of S336 and S342 is an example of the “stop control means” in the present invention. The CPU 581 that performs the processes of S337, S338, S343, and S344 is an example of the “slide control means” in the present invention. The CPU 581 that performs the process of S347 is an example of the “deterministic display control unit” in the present invention. The CPU 581 that performs the process of S339 is an example of the “revariation control means” in the present invention.

In addition, this invention is not limited to said embodiment, A various change is possible.
For example, the symbol 81 that is changed again in S339 is not limited. It is sufficient that at least one of the symbols 81 other than the pattern symbol 91 is changed to the symbol variation. For example, in FIG. 21E, the symbol 81 in the display areas 804 to 806 may be changed again, or the symbol 81 only in the display area 806 may be changed again. Further, the symbol 81 in the display areas 801 to 803 where the symbol 91 is displayed may be changed again. Further, the re-variation may not be executed. For example, the symbol 81 when the slide movement shown in FIG. 21D is stopped may be indicated as the confirmed symbol. Further, if the design pattern 90 is aligned in both the upper display areas 801 to 803 and the lower display areas 804 to 806, the first normal hit is obtained. However, if the pattern 90 is aligned only in at least one of the upper display areas 801 to 803 and the lower display areas 804 to 806, it may be the first normal hit. For example, as shown in FIG. 21D, an image in which the set symbols 91 are aligned in the upper display areas 801 to 803 and the set symbols 90 are not aligned in the lower display areas 804 to 806 is shown to the player as a confirmed symbol. , It may be notified that it is the first normal hit.

  Further, although the sliding movement is made in the direction with a small movement amount in order to align the pattern 90 in the left-right direction among the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction, the sliding movement may be performed in the direction with a large movement amount. Further, although the movement amount is the number of the display areas 801 to 803, it may be a distance on the display screen 28.

  In the display screen 28, the plurality of display areas 801 to 806 are provided in two rows, ie, the upper stage and the lower stage, but a single line of display area may be provided. Moreover, a display area of three or more lines may be provided. As an example, FIG. 24 shows a display screen 28 provided with three rows of display areas 811 to 819.

  Here, when it is determined in S46 (see FIG. 10) that the first normal hit that causes the advantageous state is generated, the symbol variation is displayed in the display areas 811 to 819, and then, as shown in FIG. Assume that the symbol 81 is stopped. The assembled symbol 94 is displayed in the display areas 811, 812, and 814. In this case, the CPU 581 slides the symbol 81 as shown in FIG. 24 (L) according to the first variation pattern, and arranges one set of symbols 94 in the left-right direction as shown in FIG. 24 (M). Also good. Then, the CPU 581 displays the determination result in S46 (see FIG. 10) by displaying the result obtained by aligning the set of symbols 94 in the left-right direction on the display screen 28 as a confirmed symbol as shown in FIG. The result (ie per first ordinary) may be shown. In this case, as a result of the sliding movement, the first normal winning is determined when one set of the design symbols 94 is prepared, so that the interest of the player is improved as compared with the case where the design 81 is further changed again. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can entertain the player.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 24M, after the set of symbols 94 is aligned in the left-right direction, the symbol 81 may be re-varied in any of the display areas 814 to 819. Further, the symbol 81 may be re-varied in the display areas 811 to 813.

  Further, when the symbol 90 is slid, it is not necessary to slide the symbol 81 in a state where all symbols 81 displayed on the display screen 28 are connected as a result of the symbol variation being stopped. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 24L, the symbol 81 “$” in the display area 815 is not slid.

  In addition, in the display areas 811 to 819 shown in FIG. 24, the result that two or more sets of symbols 94 are aligned in the left-right direction or the diagonal direction is displayed on the display screen 28 as a confirmed symbol, so that May be indicated. In this case, as compared with the case where one set of the design symbols 90 is prepared, a game in which the player may be able to obtain more prize balls may be executed.

  Moreover, although the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment performed the slide effect at the time of the change effect which shows the determination result of the normal hit using a normal symbol, it is not limited to this. For example, the pachinko machine 1 performs the same processing as the first notification effect processing in the present embodiment at the time of the fluctuating effect indicating the result of the hit determination using the special symbol, and performs the slide effects and the like shown in FIGS. You may go. That is, the pachinko machine 1 in which the variation effect in the present embodiment is performed is not limited to the so-called general electric role, and can be applied to the variation effect of various types of pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, all elements described in the claims, the description, and the drawings (for example, the display screen 28) may be physically single or plural unless there is a clear description that consciously limits the number. It is also possible to change the arrangement as appropriate. Further, the names (element names) given to the elements are merely given for convenience in describing the present case, and there is no particular awareness that a special meaning is caused thereby. Therefore, what is an element is not limitedly interpreted only by the element name. For example, the element may be hardware alone or may include software.

  Furthermore, it is easy for a person skilled in the art to determine whether a plurality of elements among all the above elements should be integrally configured as appropriate, or whether one element is divided into a plurality of elements. Since it is clear that all patterns are within the expected range even if not all the patterns are described in the description etc., the statement that they are clearly excluded in the claims etc. Needless to say, all of these are included in the scope of the right according to the present invention. Therefore, merely adopting the difference in configuration within the range to the gaming machine because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention is avoided. . The same applies to differences in obvious ranges that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment in the configuration and shape of each element.

1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 28 Display screen 51, 581 CPU
90, 91, 92, 93, 94 set symbols 801-806, 811-819 display area

Claims (4)

Determining means for determining whether or not an advantageous state, which is a gaming state advantageous to a player, occurs when a game ball passes through a starting area provided in the game board;
A display unit provided on the game board and capable of displaying a notification effect indicating a result of determination by the determination means by displaying a fixed symbol that is a combination of the symbols after displaying a symbol variation that varies a plurality of symbols. When,
In the notification effect, a variation control means for displaying the symbol variation on the display unit;
In the notification effect, stop control means for stopping the symbol fluctuation displayed on the display unit by the fluctuation control means;
In the notification effect, as a result of the stop of the symbol variation by the stop control means, the symbols are a predetermined set of symbols continuously from the first direction in the display unit to the second direction different from the first direction. A slide control means for sliding the assembly symbol in a state where the symbols constituting the assembly symbol are continuous when the assembly symbol is displayed, and aligning the assembly symbol in a predetermined direction;
A game machine comprising: a fixed display control means for displaying the fixed symbol on the display unit when the set symbols are aligned in the predetermined direction by the slide control means.   The slide control means aligns the symbols in the predetermined direction among a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction when sliding the symbols in a state where the symbols constituting the symbols are connected. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is slid in a direction in which the amount of movement is small. Re-variation control means for changing the symbols other than the at least the symbols to the symbol variation and displaying them on the display unit when the symbols are aligned in the predetermined direction by the slide control means;
3. The game according to claim 1, wherein the fixed display control unit displays the fixed symbol on the display unit after the symbol variation is displayed on the display unit by the re-variation control unit. Machine. When it is determined by the determination means that the advantageous state occurs,
The stop control means stops the symbol variation, displays a plurality of sets of the symbols on the display unit,
The slide control means slides each of the plurality of sets of symbols displayed on the display unit by the stop control means in a state where the symbols constituting each of the plurality of sets of symbols are connected, Align each of the plurality of sets of design symbols in the predetermined direction,
The confirmed display control means displays the result of the plurality of sets of the symbols arranged in the predetermined direction by the slide control means on the display unit as the confirmed symbols, so that the determination result by the determining means The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by:

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