JP2016214681A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving interest in a game.SOLUTION: A specific game advantageous to a player occurs by satisfaction of advantageous conditions based on a result of a unit game. Control for displaying a predetermined performance image is performed. Information, which can identify a performance image displayed during execution of a game, is stored in a predetermined storage area according to an operation of the player. On the basis of information capable of identifying a performance image when a game is not being played, the performance image is displayed according to the operation of the player.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a specific game that is advantageous to a player is caused by establishment of an advantageous condition based on a result of a unit game.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine, a symbol variation game that is performed by changing a special symbol is performed, and as a result, when it is displayed as a jackpot display result, a lot of gaming media is paid out Is granted. In this type of symbol variation game, various game effects such as image display, sound output, and lamp light emission are performed in order to improve the interest of the player.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses one that can execute a premium game effect having an appearance rate much lower than the normal game effect in addition to the normal game effect. In this way, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for executing the premium game effect, and it is possible to give satisfaction to the execution of the premium game effect.

JP 2002-102475 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, for example, there is a tendency that the number of players who photograph (store) the executed premium game effects on a portable terminal has been increasing in recent years, which further increases satisfaction with the execution of various game effects. It is hoped that the game will be even more interesting.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine in which a specific game advantageous to a player is generated by establishment of an advantageous condition based on a result of a unit game, an operating means that can be operated by the player, and a predetermined effect image Display control means for controlling the display of information, and information capable of specifying an effect image displayed by the display control means during a game period is stored in a predetermined storage area in accordance with the operation of the operation means Effect image storage means, and the display control means displays the effect image of the operation means based on information that can specify the effect image stored in the effect image storage means during a period in which no game is performed. The gist is to perform display control according to the operation.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the effect image storage unit may further store storage related information related to the storage of the information when information capable of specifying the effect image is stored by the effect image storage unit. .

  In the gaming machine, the display control unit may perform control to display an image indicating the storage of the information when information capable of specifying the effect image is stored by the effect image storage unit.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the operation means includes a plurality of operation units, and the effect image storage unit stores information capable of specifying an effect image in response to simultaneous operation of the plurality of operation units. It is good.

  The gaming machine may have a configuration in which a prohibition period for prohibiting storage of information capable of specifying an effect image by the effect image storage means during a period in which a game is being performed may be defined.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The top view of a production button. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the display mode of an effect image. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the display mode of an effect image. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows the control aspect regarding imaging | photography control.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine includes a frame WT that forms an outline of the machine body, and a game board YB that is disposed inside the frame WT. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and a game ball can be launched onto the game board YB in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle HD.

  The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a speaker SP as sound output means for outputting sound (sound) and a decorative lamp LA as light emitting means for emitting light in a predetermined light emission mode. This decorative lamp LA includes a game board side decorative lamp LAa as a first light emitting means provided on the game board YB and a frame body side decorative lamp LAb as a second light emitting means provided on the frame WT. It is.

  The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a movable body K that can be displaced within a predetermined movable range. In the present embodiment, the movable body K is configured to include a member imitating a sword. Further, the movable body K is normally disposed at an original position where the sword is directed upward, and a displacement position (indicated by a broken line) that covers a part of the image display portion GH of the effect display device 16 from the original position. It is possible to execute a movable body effect that is displaced in the direction.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect button BT as operation means that can be operated by the player. As shown in FIG. 2, the effect button BT includes an upper button BTa, a lower button BTb, a left button BTc, and a right button BTd as a plurality of operation units.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In this special symbol display device 11, a variable game (unit game, symbol variable game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (symbols) are displayed in a variable manner.

  In the present embodiment, in the special symbol display device 11 as the symbol display means, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery among a plurality of types of special symbols is stopped and displayed when the variable game ends. The special symbols include jackpot symbols that can recognize jackpots (specific display results and jackpot display results) and outlier symbols that can recognize slippage (outlier display results). When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, an advantageous condition based on the unit game is established, and a jackpot game (specific game) advantageous to the player is awarded.

  In addition, the game board YB is provided with an effect display device 16 that is separate from the special symbol display device 11 and has an image display unit GH that displays an effect image. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 16 is arranged at a position closer to the game board side decorative lamp LAa than to the frame side decorative lamp LAb. In the effect display device 16 as effect image display means, a display effect related to the variable game is performed, and specifically, a decorative symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols (effect symbols) are varied in a plurality of columns is performed. .

  In the effect display device 16, when the variation game is started, the decorative symbols in each column are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). Further, in the effect display device 16, before the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, there is a case where the reach is combined and a reach state is formed. As the reach symbol combination, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (left column and right column in this embodiment) among the plurality of columns in the effect display device 16 are stopped in the same type, and columns other than the specific columns (this embodiment) In the form, a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in the middle row) are variably displayed is defined.

  On the effect display device 16, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. If the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and the off symbol is stopped, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. In the present embodiment, the symbol combination for the jackpot is defined as a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same type, and the symbol combination in which the ornament symbols in all the rows are not in the same type as the out-of-line symbol combinations. Has been.

  The effect display device 16 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 11, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16.

  The game board YB is provided with a first start winning device 21 having a first start winning port 21a through which a game ball can enter. A first start sensor SE1 (see FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning port 21a is disposed in the first start winning device 21 as a starting means. When the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21a is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the variable game can be satisfied, and a predetermined number of game balls as award balls can be established. The payout condition is satisfied.

  The game board YB is provided with a second start winning device 22 having a second start winning port 22a through which a game ball can enter. The second start winning device 22 as a starting means is provided with an opening / closing member 22b (ordinary electric accessory) for opening and closing the second start winning port 22a by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 3). Has been. The opening / closing member 22b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the ball (a ball is restricted) in the second start winning port 22a of the second start winning device 22, and a game ball can enter (the ball is Operates in the allowed (open) state. The opening / closing member 22b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The second start winning device 22 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 (see FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 22a. When the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the variable game can be established, and the game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls can be established. The payout condition is satisfied.

  The game board YB is provided with a large winning device 23 having a large winning port 23a through which a game ball can be inserted. The big prize device 23 is provided with a big prize opening door 23b that opens and closes the big prize opening 23a by the operation of the big prize opening solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 3). The grand prize opening door 23b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the grand prize opening 23a (the entry is restricted) and an open state in which a game ball can enter (the entry is permitted). To work. The special winning opening door 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The big winning device 23 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 23a. When a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 23a is detected by the count sensor SE3, a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as award balls is established.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door 23b is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, and the big prize opening 23a is operated in the opened state, and the entry of the game ball is permitted by the operation. The For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is a game advantageous to the player because a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game.

  On the game board YB, a holding display device 13 is disposed separately from the special symbol display device 11 and the effect display device 16. The hold display device 13 as a hold display means indicates the number of variable games whose execution is put on hold. Specifically, the hold display device 13 establishes the start condition for the variable game by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 21a or the second start winning opening 22a, but the execution condition for the variable game is not yet established. This indicates the number of variable games whose execution (start) is suspended because they have not been established, that is, the so-called number of stored starting suspensions (hereinafter, the number of stored storages).

  The game board YB is provided with a normal symbol display device 15 as a normal symbol display means. In this normal symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol”) using a normal symbol for deriving one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “normal symbols”). May be indicated as “game”).

  The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the general map finally displayed in the general game (the display result derived in the general game). If the normal symbol stopped on the normal symbol display device 15 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In addition, when the usual figure stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 15 is an unusual symbol, the usual deviation can be recognized from the usual symbol.

  An operating gate 25 is disposed on the game board YB. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (see FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). When the game ball that has passed through the operating gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the start condition for the usual game can be established. The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing member 22b of the second start winning device 22 is opened (whether a game ball can be inserted into the second start winning port 22a). It is what is said. When the lottery result of the ordinary game is a normal hit and a game is awarded per ordinary figure, the opening / closing member 22b is opened and the second start winning opening 22a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. That is, when a game is given per game, it becomes easier to enter a game ball into the second start winning opening 22a by opening the opening / closing member 22b, and the player can easily acquire the starting condition and the prize ball for the variable game. You can get a chance.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function is provided. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied. The probability variation state can be a gaming state advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement function is provided. The entrance rate improvement function is a function that can give an entrance rate improvement state (variable state) advantageous to a player after the end of the big hit game. In the entrance rate improvement state, the fluctuation time of the base drawing game for deriving the lottery result for the base drawing is shortened compared to when the entrance rate improvement state is not given (non-entry rate improvement state). . Further, in the increased entrance rate state, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery is higher than in the non-entry rate improvement state. In addition, in the improved entrance rate, when the lottery per standard drawing is won, the opening time of the opening / closing member 22b based on winning the lottery per general drawing is larger than in the non-entry rate improved state. become longer. In addition, during the entrance rate improvement state, the change time of the variable game may be shortened as compared to the non-entry rate improvement state. Often shortened.

  In this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state is given until a predetermined entrance rate improvement end condition is satisfied. The state in which the entrance rate is improved can be a game state in which the opening / closing member 22b operates in an advantageous manner for the player and the entrance rate to the second start winning opening 22a per unit time is more advantageous than the normal player. In addition, the entrance rate improvement state can be imparted even during the probability variation state.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 21a is disposed below the effect display device 16, and the right side of the game board YB is more rolled when the first flow path X on the left side of the game board YB is rolled. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter than to roll the second flow path Y. For this reason, in the non-entry rate improvement state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a, the first flow path X is caused to roll in order to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 21a. Tend to fire game balls. On the other hand, on the right side of the effect display device 16, the operation gate 25, the second start winning port 22a, and the big winning port 23a are arranged in order from the top, and the second flow path Y is rolled. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter than to roll the first flow path X. For this reason, in the state of increasing the rate of entry where game balls can easily enter the second start winning opening 22a, the game balls enter the big winning opening 23a in the big hit game so that the game balls can enter the second start winning opening 22a. In order to enter the ball, the game ball tends to be fired so as to roll the second flow path Y.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game is finished. When the big hit game starts, the opening time starts. In this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. When the opening time ends, a round game in which the special winning opening 23a is opened is performed a plurality of times, with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is continued until the upper limit number of game balls enter the big winning opening 23a or until a prescribed time elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When all round games are finished, the ending time is set. In this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from a plurality of types of big hits, and a big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. Depending on the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won, any of the big hits is determined.

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines, such as the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery) is 164/65536 (about 1/399) in the non-probability changing state that is not the probability changing state, and 1640/65536 (about 1/40) in the probability changing state. ) Are specified respectively. The number of payout prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is “3”, and the number of payout prize balls when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball is “14”. Each is defined. “9 balls” is the maximum number of balls that can be entered in one round game, and the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening door 23b when there is no game ball of the maximum number of balls entered in one round game is “ "25 seconds" is defined respectively. “12” is defined as the number of round games in one big hit game.

  In the floating game, a probability variation state is given with a probability of 70% so as to correspond to the type of jackpot until the next jackpot game is awarded (hereinafter referred to as “until next time”) after the jackpot game is finished. Probability is not granted after the big hit game ends with a probability of%. In addition, when the probability change state is given, after the jackpot game is finished, the entrance rate improvement state is given until the next time, and when the probability change state is not given, the upper limit is “100 times” after the jackpot game is finished. As a result, the improved entrance rate is given.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results (performs various instructions).

  A general control board 31 (production control board) and a display control board 32 are mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The overall control board 31 outputs a control signal to the display control board 32 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 executes processing related to the determination of the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 16 based on the control signal output by the overall control board 31 according to the processing result. To control the display contents. Further, the overall control board 31 is based on the control signal output from the main control board 30, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA (game board side decoration lamp LAa, frame side decoration lamp LAb), the sound output mode of the speaker SP, the movable body The driving mode of the movable body motor MOT for displacing K is controlled.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a that performs control related to games such as game progress and game results. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, a special symbol display device 11, a hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 15 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a big prize opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for game effects (display effects, etc.) from when a symbol (special symbol) starts to fluctuate (variable game starts) to when the symbol is stopped and displayed (variable game ends). Is shown. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the variation time (effect time) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the contents of the effect of the variation game (such as whether there is a big hit, whether there is a reach effect, etc.) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is displayed with a fixed stop. it can.

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. In the fluctuation pattern, after a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) is performed, an outlier reach effect pattern that specifies an outlier reach effect that is finally set as a deviation is specified, and an outlier effect that is determined as a deviation without forming a reach There is an outlier variation pattern.

  The jackpot variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect. The outlier reach variation effect is an effect that is developed so that a final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlier variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally display the symbol combination of the disappointment without confirming the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed during the period from the formation of the reach symbol combination to the derivation of the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination in the decorative symbol variation game based on the ornament symbol of the effect display device 16. is there.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is imparted is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as random numbers for hit determination, random numbers for special symbol distribution, random numbers for reach effect determination, and random numbers for fluctuation pattern distribution are generated. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of jackpot). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution have different distributions for each category of the loss variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the big hit variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall control CPU 31a (production control CPU). The overall control CPU 31a is connected to an overall control ROM 31b (production control ROM) and an overall control RAM 31c (production control RAM). The overall control ROM 31b stores a plurality of types of sub variation patterns. The sub variation pattern is based on the variation pattern, and can specify the detailed variation content (effect content) of the variation game. The overall control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the overall control RAM 31c stores a sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. In addition, the overall control RAM 31c stores a secondary operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given. Further, the overall control CPU 31a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the overall control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The overall control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the overall control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. A display control board 32 is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When input of various control commands, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a control command related to the display of the effect display device 16 to the display control board 32 based on the effect control program.

  A speaker SP is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When the overall control CPU 31a receives various control commands, the overall control CPU 31a refers to the sound production data stored in the overall control ROM 31b based on the production control program, and causes the speaker SP to output sound.

  In addition, decorative lamps LA (game board side decorative lamp LAa and frame body side decorative lamp LAb) are connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When the overall control CPU 31a receives various control commands, the overall control CPU 31a refers to the emission effect data stored in the overall control ROM 31b based on the effect control program, and causes the decoration lamp LA to emit light.

  Further, a movable body motor MOT for displacing the movable body K is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When the various control commands are input, the overall control CPU 31a drives the movable body motor MOT and displaces the movable body K with reference to the drive data stored in the overall control ROM 31b based on the effect control program.

  In addition, an effect button BT is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When the effect button BT is operated, the overall control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal from the effect button BT, and performs various controls according to the operation signal.

  The display control board 32 is provided with a display control CPU 32a. A display control ROM 32b and a display control RAM 32c are connected to the display control CPU 32a. The display control ROM 32b stores a display control program for displaying an image on the effect display device 16. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The display control CPU 32a is connected to the effect display device 16. When various control commands are input, the display content of the effect display device 16 is controlled based on the display control program.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. The main control CPU 30a that executes such processing functions as a game control means, a specific game determination means, and a variation pattern determination means.

First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.
First, the main control CPU 30a executes a hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 21a or the second start winning opening 22a. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs in response to detection of a game ball entered into the first start winning port 21a or the second start winning port 22a by the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 in the hold determination. It is determined whether or not a detection signal to be input is input.

  When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a or the second start winning opening 22a), the main control CPU 30a has an upper limit storage number (in the present embodiment). “4”) is executed to determine whether or not there is a pending storage number. When the determination result of the reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a updates the value by adding “1” to the reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c. And remember. The main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 13 so as to display the updated hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the number of hold memories after the update. The main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values and stores the acquired random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold determination is negative (when the game ball does not enter the first start winning opening 21a and the second start winning opening 22a), or the determination result of the hold memory number determination is negative In the case of (when the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the above processing.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
When the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed, the main control CPU 30a specifies the reserved memory number and determines whether the reserved memory number is larger than “0”. When the number of reserved memories is “0”, the main control CPU 30a executes a demonstration control process regarding a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as “demo effect”) by the effect display device 16, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA, and a special symbol. End the start process. In this processing, the main control CPU 30a performs control related to the demonstration effect, and outputs a demonstration effect designation command related to the demonstration effect to the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. In other words, the main control CPU 30a determines that the demo transition condition is satisfied when the number of reserved memories is “0” when the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed, and the demo effect designation command related to the demo effect is predetermined. It will be output at the timing.

  On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when the number of stored memories is larger than “0”), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied, and a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Is set to a value indicating that the variation game is to be executed. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game and the variable game are not being executed, and when the number of reserved memories is larger than “0” (that is, when there is a variable game whose execution is held). The execution condition of the variable game is established.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a, among random number values related to the variable game (used for the variable game), random number values related to the variable game that are executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition sequence (random numbers for hit determination, variable pattern distribution) Random number for use and special design distribution random number). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the variable game is acquired. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified reserved storage number, and changes the display content of the hold display device 13 so as to represent the reserved storage number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the number of hold memories after the update.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot game based on the acquired special symbol distribution random number value, The final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11 is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes related to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a).

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command (a jackpot type designation command) for designating the final stop symbol and the type of jackpot game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the basis of the variation time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when the reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, for example, outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a), as in the case of the big hit. Perform various processes related to the game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 11 with a fixed stop. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, for example, outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a), as in the case of the big hit. Perform various processes related to the game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the change game based on the determined change pattern, A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the control CPU 31a).

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time in response to the start of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the overall control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the overall control board 31 at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special winning opening 23a to be in an open state and a closed state for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the large winning opening 23a in a predetermined release mode until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time predetermined for each round game elapses. Control to open state.

  Then, when the round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the large winning opening 23a to be closed, and closes the large winning opening 23a until a round interval time predetermined for each round game elapses. Maintain state. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the overall control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a assigns the probability change state to the main probability change flag when giving the probability change state based on the determined type of jackpot (special symbol type). Set the value indicating. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted to the main probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the value of the main probability change flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the number of times of imparting the entrance rate improvement state in the main operation number flag based on the type of jackpot (special symbol type). When the main operation number flag is decremented by “1” and becomes “0” every time the variable game is executed, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an operation number designation command for designating a value set in the main operation number flag to the overall control board 31. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the central control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command, a fixed stop display is performed based on the final stop symbol designated by the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be made is determined.

  That is, the overall control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines the combination of symbols of the detachment reach when the designated final stop symbol is the detachment symbol and the detachment reach variation pattern is designated. Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines a combination of symbols that are out of the design when the designated final stop symbol is an out-of-sequence symbol and a variation pattern is designated.

  When the overall control CPU 31a receives the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a determines a sub variation pattern based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, a sub variation pattern designation command indicating the sub variation pattern, A decorative design designation command indicating the determined symbol combination is output to the display control board 32. Further, the overall control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamp LA, the speaker SP, and the movable body motor MOT so as to execute an effect accompanying the variation game (decorative symbol variation game) based on the determined sub variation pattern. In particular, when the overall control CPU 31a determines a sub variation pattern for executing the movable body effect (specific effect) based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the movable body motor MOT during the variation game is determined. Drive modes (drive timing, drive direction, and drive speed) are specified. The overall control CPU 31a drives the movable body K by outputting a drive signal to the movable body motor MOT and driving the movable body motor MOT based on the identified drive mode. Thereafter, when the overall symbol stop command is input, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs the all symbol stop command to the display control board 32.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the overall control CPU 31a gives the probability change state to the sub-probability change flag when the probability change state is given based on the big hit symbol after the big hit game ends. Set a value indicating that On the other hand, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted to the sub-probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given to the secondary operation flag, and sets the value of the secondary operation frequency flag to the number of operations. Set. Further, the overall control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub operation number flag based on the value set in the main operation number flag designated by the operation number designation command. When the big hit game is awarded or when the value of the secondary action number flag becomes “0”, the value indicating that the increased entry rate state is given from the secondary action flag is deleted.

  When the sub variation pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 16 to execute the decorative symbol variation game based on the sub variation pattern designated by the sub variation pattern designation command. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the display control CPU 32a ends the effect associated with the variable game and displays the determined symbol combination.

Next, a variation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, a variation pattern for designating the variation time of the variation game is set. These fluctuation patterns are selected mainly depending on whether or not a big hit is made and whether or not a reach effect is executed in the case of a loss. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns P14, P22, P32, P41, and P53 are defined as fluctuation patterns for big hit fluctuation. In addition, the fluctuation patterns P13, P21, P31, and P52 are defined as fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuation. Further, the fluctuation patterns P11, P12, and P51 are defined as fluctuation patterns for deviation fluctuation.

  The variation patterns P11 to P14, P21, P22, P31, P32, and P41 that can be selected in the non-entrance rate improved state are the variation patterns that can be selected in the increased entrance rate state. P51 to P53 are respectively defined.

  The change pattern P12 that can be selected in the non-entrance rate improvement state is a change pattern that shortens the change time of the change pattern P11. The change pattern P51 that can be selected in the improved entrance rate state is a change pattern that further shortens the change time of the change pattern P12 that can be selected in the improved non-entry rate state. For this reason, the variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened is determined in the case where the entering rate is improved, compared to the case where the entering rate is not improved.

  In the present embodiment, one or a plurality of fluctuation cycles can be executed during one fluctuation game. This variation cycle is a cycle in which the decorative symbol variation display is started once. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed once after the decorative symbol variation display is started. It is assumed that the fluctuation cycle of times. Further, the big hit expectation can be indicated by the number of fluctuation cycles executed during one fluctuation game (the number of continuous executions), and in particular, the number of fluctuation cycles executed during one fluctuation game is large. If so, it is stipulated that the expectation of jackpots will increase. For this reason, in a single variation game, the next variation cycle is continuously executed, so that the big hit expectation is increased.

  Specifically, variation patterns P11 to P14 and P51 to P53 are defined as variation patterns in which one variation cycle is executed in one variation game. In addition, as a variation pattern in which two variation cycles are executed in one variation game, variation patterns P21 and P22 are in a variation pattern in which three variation cycles are performed in one variation game. As the patterns P31 and P32, a variation pattern P41 is defined as a variation pattern in which four variation cycles are executed in one variation game.

  As described above, since a plurality of fluctuating cycles are executed in a single fluctuating game, it becomes an effect that a plurality of fluctuating games are executed in a pseudo manner. Generally referred to. In other words, such a pseudo-continuous effect corresponds to a continuous notice effect that can be executed continuously in one variation game.

  Further, when a variation pattern including a pseudo-continuous effect is designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decorative design that is temporarily stopped and displayed in a variation cycle other than the last, based on the variation pattern. . Then, the overall control CPU 31a identifies the timing at which the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and at the identified timing, designates the sub variation pattern designation command for designating the effect contents of the variation cycle and the type of the decorative symbols to be temporarily displayed. The decorative design designation command is output to the display control CPU 32a.

  The display control CPU 32a inputs a sub variation pattern designation command and a decorative design designation command. In this case, the display control CPU 32a causes the effect display device 16 to perform a variation display of the decorative symbol based on the sub variation pattern designated by the sub variation pattern designation command, and the decorative symbol designated by the decoration symbol designation command. Control to display the effect image in the fluctuation cycle, such as performing control to temporarily stop the display.

  In the present embodiment, an operation effect (specific effect) according to the operation of the effect button BT can be executed. This operation effect is an effect indicating the expected degree of big hit of the changing game, and whether to execute based on the changing pattern specified by the changing pattern specifying command and the operation result executed according to the operation of the effect button BT. The production contents of the production are productions determined by the overall control CPU 31a.

  If the overall control CPU 31a determines that the operation effect is to be executed based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a reads the operation effective period corresponding to the variation pattern from the overall control ROM 31b, Specify the validity period. Then, the overall control CPU 31a executes an operation notification effect that prompts the operation of the effect button BT (any one of the various buttons BTa to BTd) during the operation effective period. Subsequently, when the operation signal from the effect button BT is input during the operation effective period, the overall control CPU 31a executes the operation result effect with the determined effect content and ends the operation effective period. On the other hand, if the operation signal from the effect button BT is not input during the operation effective period, the overall control CPU 31a does not execute the operation result effect.

  In the present embodiment, a capture function for storing effect image data indicating an effect image to be displayed on the effect display device 16 in a predetermined storage area (display control RAM 32c) according to the operation of the effect button BT is installed. Yes. This capture function is enabled (allowed) in principle when a game is played, such as during a floating game or a big hit game, and disabled when a game is not being played, such as during a demonstration performance. (Prohibited). In addition, a period during which the capture function is disabled (prohibited period) is also defined even during the execution of the variable game and the big hit game. In addition, in this capture function, the effect image data itself indicating the effect image displayed on the effect display device 16 is stored in the display control RAM 32c, and a management number (identification number) is set so as to correspond to the effect image data itself. The storage date and time, and the type of effect image (name of notice effect) are stored as storage related information related to storage.

  In the present embodiment, a browsing function for displaying the effect image stored in the display control RAM 32c by the capture function is also installed. This browsing function is effective when a game is not being performed, such as during a demonstration effect, and is disabled when a game is being performed, such as during a variable game or a big hit game.

Here, with reference to FIG.5 and FIG.6, the display aspect of the effect image in the effect display apparatus 16, etc. are demonstrated.
First, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), a decorative image HG1 indicating that the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the effect display device 16 to start the decorative symbol variable game, and the reserved memory number is “1”. Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), a fixed stop display is performed with a combination of symbols that are out of decoration, and the decorative symbol variation game is terminated. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5C, the decorative symbol variation display is started to start the decorative symbol variation game, and the reserved memory number becomes “0”, and the reserved image HG1 is deleted. Then, as shown in FIG. 5D, the decorative design is in a reach state, and as shown in FIG. 5E, a reach effect is displayed in which a character image simulating a mouse is displayed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 5 (f), when the lower button BTb and the left button BTc among the effect buttons BT are operated simultaneously, the effect image displayed on the effect display device 16 is stored. At the same time, a shutter image indicating the storage is displayed, and a shutter sound (indicated as “pasha” in the drawing) is output from the speaker SP. This makes it possible to specify the storage of the effect image by the player. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the reach effect is continuously executed, and as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the definite symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, and the decorative symbol variation game ends. To do.

  In this way, when the symbol combination that is out of the decorative symbol variation game is confirmed and stopped, the big hit game is not performed after the decorative symbol variation game is over. When the number of reserved memories is “0” and the decorative symbol variation game or the big hit game is not executed, a period in which the demonstration effect is executed is started.

  In the present embodiment, as the demonstration effect, as shown in FIG. 6C, the symbol display demonstration effect in which the display of the decorative symbol is continued, and the decorative symbol display as shown in FIG. It includes a video demonstration that is finished and displays a video such as a title movie. The symbol display demonstration effect is executed immediately after the end of the decorative symbol variation game or immediately after the end of the video demonstration effect, and when the decorative symbol variation game starts or when a predetermined time (60 s) has been set in advance. It is a demonstration production that ends. In addition, the video demonstration effect is a demonstration effect that starts after the execution of the symbol display demonstration effect and ends when the decorative symbol variation game starts or when a predetermined time (300 s) has passed in advance. .

  Further, the period during which the demonstration effect is continuously executed is controlled as an operation effective period during which the operation of the effect button BT is effective. Then, as shown in FIG. 6E, when the upper button BTa and the right button BTd among the effect buttons BT are simultaneously operated during the demonstration effect, the effect stored by the capture function is stored. The browsing mode is enabled to browse images. When the viewing mode is set, a plurality of effect images stored by the capture function are reduced and displayed (thumbnail display). The selected effect image to be enlarged can be changed by operating the left button BTc and the right button BTd. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 6F, the effect image selected by the operation of the upper button BTa is enlarged and displayed.

  In this way, during the execution of a variable game or during a big hit game, an effect image can be stored by operating the effect button BT without shooting with a mobile terminal, etc. Can be provided. On the other hand, while the demonstration effect is being executed, the stored effect image can be displayed by operating the effect button BT, and an opportunity for photographing with a mobile terminal or the like can be provided.

Here, various control processes relating to the capture function and the browsing function will be described.
First, when the change control designation command is input to the overall control CPU 31a, a change game (decorative symbol change game) is performed, but a predetermined time (3 s in this embodiment) from the start of the change game. Is set as a prohibition period during which the storage of the effect image is prohibited. Thus, the prohibition period triggered by the start of the variable game is defined.

  Further, when the change pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 31a performs control for the prohibition period other than the period triggered by the start of the change game, based on the determined sub change pattern. Specifically, the central control CPU 31a receives a variation pattern designation command for executing a pseudo-continuous effect, and when a plurality of variation cycles are performed in one variation game, the plurality of variation cycles are performed. A period until a predetermined time (3 s in this embodiment) elapses from the start is set as the prohibition period. If the overall control CPU 31a determines that the movable body effect is to be executed based on the variation pattern, the general control CPU 31a specifies a period in which the movable body K is not in the original position in the movable body effect, and prohibits the period. Set as period. Further, when it is determined that the operation effect is to be executed based on the variation pattern, the overall control CPU 31a specifies the operation effective period in the operation effect and sets the operation effective period as the prohibition period. When the operation button BT is operated during the operation effective period and the operation effective period ends, the overall control CPU 31a also ends the prohibition period. As described above, based on the variation pattern, the prohibition period is defined according to the prohibition period triggered by the start of the decorative design and the execution period of the movable body effect and the operation effect.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot game is played from the input of the opening command to the end of the ending time after the ending command is input. However, the overall control CPU 31a is prohibited during the jackpot game. Do not set a period.

  Thus, when starting the prohibition period, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a prohibition period designation command indicating the start of the prohibition period to the display control CPU 32a. On the other hand, when the allowable period for allowing the storage of the effect image is started (the prohibited period is ended), the overall control CPU 31a outputs an allowable period designation command indicating the start of the allowable period to the display control CPU 32a.

  When the prohibition period designation command and the allowable period designation command are input, the display control CPU 32a stores each command in a predetermined storage area of the display control RAM 32c so that it can be specified whether it is the prohibition period or the permissible period. .

  Next, when the lower button BTb and the left button BTc are operated simultaneously during the allowable period, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a capture designation command to the display control CPU 32a. The overall control CPU 31a reads out sound data (shutter sound data) indicating storage of the effect image from the overall control ROM 31b, and outputs a signal based on the sound data to the speaker SP, thereby generating a sound based on the sound data ( (Shutter sound) is reproduced from the speaker SP at a predetermined volume. Further, the overall control CPU 31a sets a period from when the capture designation command is output until a predetermined time (0.1 s in the present embodiment) elapses as the prohibition period. In other words, the prohibition period is defined when the effect image is stored.

  When the capture control command is input during the allowable period, the display control CPU 32a stores the command in a predetermined storage area of the display control RAM 32c. Then, the display control CPU 32a associates the effect image data indicating the effect image displayed on the effect display device 16 and the data related to the storage, and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the display control RAM 32c. Subsequently, the display control CPU 32a reads out image data (shutter image data) indicating storage of the effect image from the display control ROM 32b, and causes the effect display device 16 to display an image (shutter image) based on the image data. Become. Note that the display control CPU 32a does not store the effect image during the prohibition period regardless of the input of the capture designation command.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a starts counting the execution time of the symbol display demonstration effect and executes the symbol display demonstration effect when the number of reserved memories is “0” when the big hit game or the variable game is ended. Is output to the overall control board 31. Then, when the execution time of the symbol display demonstration effect reaches the specified time, the main control CPU 30a starts counting the execution time of the video demonstration effect and also designates the demonstration effect designation command for designating the execution of the video demonstration effect. Is output to the overall control board 31. Subsequently, when the execution time of the video demonstration effect reaches the specified time, the main control CPU 30a starts counting the execution time of the symbol display demonstration effect and designates the execution of the symbol display demonstration effect. The specified command is output to the overall control board 31. As described above, the main control CPU 30a repeatedly outputs the demonstration effect designation command for designating execution of the symbol display demonstration effect and the demonstration effect designation command for designating execution of the video demonstration effect at a predetermined timing.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 31a for overall control inputs a demonstration effect designation command, it performs effect control corresponding to the demonstration effect designation command. Specifically, when the general control CPU 31 a inputs a demonstration effect designation command for designating a symbol display demonstration effect, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs the demonstration effect designation command to the display control board 32.

  When a demonstration effect designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a reads out image data in various demonstration effects from the display control ROM 32b, and outputs a signal based on the image data to the effect display device 16, thereby causing an image based on the image data. Will be displayed on the effect display device 16. In particular, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a demonstration effect designation command for designating execution of the symbol display demonstration effect, the display control CPU 32a specifies and displays the type of the decoration symbol that has been confirmed and stopped in the previous decoration symbol variation game. Become.

  When the general control CPU 31a inputs a demonstration effect designation command, the sound data based on the sound data is read by reading out sound data in various demonstration effects from the general control ROM 31b and outputting a signal based on the sound data to the speaker SP. Is reproduced from the speaker SP at a predetermined volume.

  In addition, when the demonstration effect designation command is input, the overall control CPU 31a reads light emission data in various demonstration effects from the overall control ROM 31b, and outputs a signal based on the emission data to the decorative lamp LA, thereby based on the emission data. Thus, the decorative lamp LA is caused to emit light with a predetermined light amount.

  In addition, when the big hit game or the variation game is finished, the overall control CPU 31a sets a period until the variation pattern designation command is inputted as a prohibited period when the demonstration effect designation command for designating the symbol display demonstration effect is inputted. At the same time, an operation valid period for validating the operation of the effect button BT related to the browsing function is set. That is, in the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a controls the entire period during which no big hit game or variable game (non-game period) is performed as an operation effective period for performing an operation related to the browsing function. .

  Specifically, when an operation signal for starting the viewing mode is input from the effect button BT during the operation effective period, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a viewing start designation command to the display control CPU 32a.

  When the viewing control designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a reads the effect image data stored in the predetermined storage area of the display control RAM 32c, specifies the effect image to be enlarged, and the performance image data. A plurality of effect images based on the above are reduced and displayed on the effect display device 16.

  When the viewing mode is started, the overall control CPU 31a outputs an effect image change command to the display control CPU 32a when an operation signal for changing the effect image is input from the effect button BT during the operation effective period.

  When the display control CPU 32a receives the effect image change command, the display control CPU 32a changes the effect image to be enlarged and displays a plurality of effect images based on the performance image data on the effect display device 16 in accordance with the change. Let

  When the browsing mode is started, the overall control CPU 31a outputs an enlarged display designation command to the display control CPU 32a when an operation signal to be enlarged is input from the effect button BT during the operation valid period.

  When the enlargement display designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a reads out the effect image data corresponding to the effect image to be enlarged and causes the effect display device 16 to enlarge and display the effect image based on the effect image data. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a that execute such processes correspond to the effect control means, the display control means, and the effect image storage means.

Here, an example of a specific control mode related to the capture function and the browsing function will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7A, when the variable game is started at the timing indicated by reference symbol T11, the prohibition period in which the storage of the effect image is prohibited until the timing indicated by reference symbol T12 at which a predetermined time Ta has elapsed. Is set. Then, an allowable period during which the effect image is allowed to be stored is set until the timing indicated by reference numeral T13 when the variable game ends. Similarly, when the variable game is started at the timing indicated by reference symbol T13, the prohibition period is set until the timing indicated by reference symbol T14 at which a predetermined time Ta has elapsed. Then, the allowable period is set up to the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 at which the variable game ends.

  Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15, when the variable game is finished and the number of reserved memories is “0” and the game is not a big hit game, the demonstration effect is executed, and the demonstration effect is being executed. A prohibition period is set. Further, even when the symbol display demonstration effect is executed as in the timing indicated by reference numeral T15, or in the case where the video demonstration effect is executed as in the timing indicated by reference numeral T16, the demonstration effect is provided. During execution, a prohibition period is set. Further, while the demonstration effect is executed, the browsing mode can be controlled. When the variable game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17, the prohibition period is set until the timing indicated by reference numeral T18 at which a predetermined time Ta elapses, and thereafter, the prohibition period is set.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7B, when a plurality of variation cycles are performed in one variation game, when the variation game is started at the timing indicated by T21, a predetermined time Ta has elapsed. The prohibition period is set until the timing indicated by reference numeral T22. Then, the allowable period is set up to the timing indicated by reference numeral T23 at which the fluctuation cycle ends.

  When the next fluctuation cycle is started at the timing indicated by reference symbol T23, the prohibition period is set until the timing indicated by reference symbol T24 at which a predetermined time Ta elapses. Then, the allowable period is set up to the timing indicated by the symbol T25 when the fluctuation cycle ends. Similarly, when the next fluctuation cycle is started at the timing indicated by reference symbol T25, the prohibition period is set until the timing indicated by reference symbol T26 at which a predetermined time Ta has elapsed. Then, the allowable period is set up to the timing indicated by reference numeral T27 when the fluctuation cycle ends.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7C, when a movable body effect as a specific effect is executed in a variable game, a predetermined time Ta elapses when the variable game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T31. The prohibition period is set until the timing indicated by reference numeral T <b> 32. Then, the allowable period is set until the timing indicated by reference numeral T33 at which execution of the movable body effect is started.

  When the execution of the movable body effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T33, the prohibition period is set until the timing indicated by the reference symbol T34 when the time Tb during which the execution of the movable body effect is continued elapses. Then, an allowable period is set from the timing indicated by reference numeral T34 at which the execution of the movable body effect ends to the timing indicated by reference numeral T35 at which the variable game ends.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7D, when an operation effect as a specific effect is executed in a variable game, a predetermined time Ta elapses when the variable game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T41. The prohibition period is set until the timing indicated by reference numeral T42. Then, the allowable period is set until the timing indicated by reference numeral T43 at which the execution of the operation effect is started.

  When the execution of the operation effect is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T43, the prohibition period is set until the timing indicated by reference numeral T44 at which the time Tc during which the execution of the operation effect is continued elapses. Then, an allowable period is set from the timing indicated by reference numeral T44 at which the execution of the operation effect ends to the timing indicated by reference numeral T45 at which the variable game ends.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7E, when a capture operation (shown as “shooting operation” in the figure) is performed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T51 in the allowable period, the capture operation is performed. (After detection), a prohibition period is set up to a timing indicated by a symbol T52 when a predetermined time Td elapses, and thereafter an allowable period is set.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) An effect image displayed on the effect display device 16 during a period in which a game such as a fluctuating game or a big hit game is performed is stored in a predetermined storage area of the display control RAM 32c in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT. Is done. And the effect image is displayed according to operation of effect button BT in the period when a game is not performed. For this reason, according to the player's operation, the effect image displayed in the period in which the game is being performed can be displayed in the period in which the game is not being performed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (2) When the effect image is stored, storage related information related to the storage such as management information, storage date and time, type (classification) of the effect image can be further stored. Information can be managed.

(3) When the effect image is stored, it is possible to specify that the effect image is stored by displaying a shutter image indicating storage of the effect image.
(4) Since the effect image is stored in response to simultaneous operation of a plurality of operation units (various buttons) included in the effect button BT, erroneous operations can be suppressed.

(5) A prohibition period for prohibiting storage of effect images during a period in which a game is being performed is defined. Therefore, it is possible to switch between allowing and prohibiting the storage of the effect image.
(6) Furthermore, by defining the prohibition period during which no effect image is stored, the storage capacity of the effect image can be reduced, and the control load of storing the effect image can be reduced.

  (7) The prohibition period is defined based on a variation pattern of a variation game performed as a unit game. For this reason, the prohibition period according to the variation pattern can be set for each variation game.

  (8) Further, the prohibition period is defined to include a period triggered by the start of a variable game performed as a unit game. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the control load of storing information that can specify the effect image during the period when the control load of starting the variable game is likely to be applied.

  (9) The prohibition period is defined so as to include a period triggered by the start of a decorative design (effect design). For this reason, it is possible to reduce the control load of storing the effect image during the period when the control load of starting the decorative design is likely to be applied.

  (10) The prohibition period is defined according to the execution period of specific effects such as movable body effects and operation effects. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the control load of storing information that can specify the effect image in accordance with the effect executed such as the execution period of the specific effect.

  (11) Specifically, for example, when the specific effect is a movable body effect that blocks the visual recognition of the effect image, information that can specify the effect image may be different from the effect image visually recognized by the player. . For this reason, the prohibition period is prescribed | regulated according to the execution period of the movable body effect, and it becomes difficult to memorize | store the information which can specify the effect image different from the effect image visually recognized by the player.

  (12) Further, for example, when the specific effect is an operation effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button BT, information for specifying the effect image is stored when an operation for executing the operation effect is performed. For this reason, a prohibition period for prohibiting the operation for the operation is defined, and it is possible to suppress erroneous operations without impeding the execution of the operation effect.

  (13) The prohibition period includes a period triggered by the storage of the effect image. In other words, when the effect image is stored, the prohibition period is defined until the next storage, and the effect image is not continuously stored until the prohibition period passes, and the effect image is stored. The capacity can be reduced and the control load of storing the effect image can be reduced.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the prohibition period is not specified for the jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a prohibition period may be specified for the jackpot game. As a specific example, a prohibition period may be defined at the start of each round game, and when an effect corresponding to the effect button BT is executed during a big hit game, the prohibition period is during execution of the effect. It may be specified.

  In the above embodiment, the prohibition period is defined from the start to the end of the execution of the movable body effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The prohibition period may be started after the time, or the prohibition period may end before or after a predetermined time when the execution of the movable body effect ends.

  In the above embodiment, the operation effective period in the operation effect is defined as the prohibition period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the prohibition period may be started before or after the predetermined time when the operation effective period starts. The prohibition period may end before or after a predetermined time when the operation effective period ends. Further, when the operation effective period ends when the operation of the effect button BT is performed during the operation effective period, the prohibition period ends at that timing. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit time of the operation effective period is used as a reference. Also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the movable body effect and the operation effect are executed as the specific effects, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the movable effect and the operation effects may be combined and executed as the specific effects. As a specific example, it may be a specific effect such that the movable body K is movable when the operation effective period is started and the operation button BT is operated during the operation effective period. In addition to the movable body effect and the operation effect, a specific effect may be employed. As a specific example, a specific reach effect (such as a super reach effect) may be employed as the specific effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the prohibition period for storing the effect image is defined when any one of a plurality of types of prohibition conditions is satisfied, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, any one of a plurality of types of conditions May not be defined, and other conditions may be defined.

  In the above embodiment, for example, even when the prohibition period is started after various prohibition conditions are established and the prohibition period is continued until the specified time elapses, the operation of the effect button BT in the operation effect, etc. The prohibition period may end at a timing that is not predetermined.

  In the above embodiment, the stored effect image can be displayed while the demonstration effect is being executed. For example, the light amount of the game board side decoration lamp LAa may be adjustable according to the operation of the effect button BT. . As a result, when the effect image displayed on the effect display device 16 is captured by a portable terminal or the like, the excess or deficiency of the light amount can be suppressed by adjusting the light amount of the game board side decoration lamp LAa, and the game The effect image can be taken with the amount of light intended by the person (photographer). In addition, the game board side decorative lamp LAa is disposed closer to the effect display device 16 than the frame side decorative lamp LAb. For this reason, by adjusting the light quantity of the game board side decoration lamp LAa that easily affects the effect image displayed on the effect display device 16, the effect image can be effectively captured by a portable terminal or the like. Furthermore, the game board side decoration lamp LAa does not include a lamp for reporting an error, but the frame side decoration lamp LAb includes a lamp that performs a notification about an error of the pachinko gaming machine. Yes. For this reason, even if it adjusts light quantity, it does not affect the alerting | reporting regarding an error.

In the above embodiment, a still image is stored. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a moving image may be stored.
In the above embodiment, when an operation for capturing is performed, a shutter image is displayed and a shutter sound is output. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, these effects can be changed as appropriate. And either one is performed or none is performed.

In the above embodiment, for example, data indicating the prohibition period may be stored, data indicating the allowable period may be stored, or any of them may be stored.
In the above embodiment, it is possible to store the effect image displayed on the effect display device 16 when a game such as a variable game or a big hit game is being performed. The effect image displayed on the effect display device 16 during execution of the demonstration effect in which no game is performed may be stored.

  In the above embodiment, the stored effect image can be displayed on the effect display device 16 during execution of the demonstration effect in which a game such as a variable game or a big hit game is not performed. The stored effect image may be displayed on the effect display device 16 when a game such as a variable game or a big hit game is being played. In this case, the effect image stored on the sub-screen (such as a wipe or another sub-effect display device) may be displayed so that the effect image being executed can be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the image data itself indicating the effect image displayed on the effect display device 16 is stored in the display control RAM 32c. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the effect image displayed on the effect display device 16 Information indicating the number of frames of the image may be stored in the display control RAM 32c. That is, information that can specify the effect image may be stored.

  In the above embodiment, management information, storage date and time, type (classification) of the effect image, etc. are stored corresponding to the effect image as storage related information related to the storage of the effect image. For example, other information may be stored as storage related information.

  In the above embodiment, the effect image itself is displayed on the effect display device 16, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an image indicating storage-related information indicating the effect image may be superimposed and displayed. It may be.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a sensor may be provided on the launch handle HD so that it can be specified whether the launch handle HD is being gripped by the player, and when the grip of the launch handle HD is detected, While it is determined that a game is being performed, it may be determined that a game is not being performed when gripping of the launch handle HD is not detected.

In the above embodiment, the prohibition period is controlled by both the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
In the above embodiment, for example, a demonstration effect designation command may not be input from the main control CPU 30a. In this case, if the variation pattern designation command is not input even when the big hit game or the variation game ends, the overall control CPU 31a starts the demonstration effect and counts the elapsed time for the execution of the demonstration effect. Good.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the effect button BT is operated during the operation effective period during the execution of the demonstration effect, the execution of the demonstration effect is stopped and the viewing mode is controlled. For example, the stored effect image may be displayed while executing the demonstration effect continuously.

  In the above embodiment, when a plurality of buttons are operated simultaneously, the storage of the effect image and the control of the viewing mode are performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when one button is operated, Control of storage and browsing mode may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the big hit game corresponds to the specific game on the condition that the big hit lottery is won and the big hit symbol is displayed as a special stoppage as a special figure. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be advantageous to win a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given. In addition, for example, it may be an advantageous condition that the player wins a jackpot to which the improved entrance rate is given. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of variable games may be executed. Further, for example, it does not matter whether one of the plurality of variable games is preferentially executed, executed in a winning order, or a plurality of variable games are simultaneously executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as the entrance rate improvement state, the fluctuation time of the regular game is shortened, the lottery probability of the lottery per common figure is increased, the total opening time of the opening / closing member 22b is increased, and the fluctuation due to the special symbol It is only necessary to include at least one of the shortening of the game variation time.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a probability variation passing area is provided in the big winning device 23, and a probability variation state is given after the big hit game is ended by the game ball passing through the probability variation passing area. Good. Further, for example, an upper limit number of times may be provided for giving a certain probability change state. In addition, for example, there may be a case where the improved entrance rate is not given after the end of the big hit game. Further, for example, the type of jackpot and the type of jackpot game can be changed as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, the second start winning device 22 and the big winning device 23 are in the open state in which game balls are allowed to enter, and in the closed state in which game balls are not allowed to enter. Even if the second start winning opening 22a and the big winning opening 23a are not actually closed, it is only necessary to be able to operate so as not to detect the entry of the game ball without guiding the game ball to the area for detecting the entry. . Further, for example, an open state in which game balls can easily enter and a closed state in which game balls cannot easily enter may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be installed as a function. In addition, functions in a plurality of substrates may be mounted as functions in one substrate, and functions in one substrate may be mounted as functions in a plurality of substrates. Further, for example, various functions may be realized by a plurality of CPUs on one substrate. For example, the connection mode of these substrates can be changed as appropriate. As a specific example, the overall control board 31 and the display control board 32 may be integrally configured as an effect control board. Further, for example, a voice control CPU may be mounted on the overall control board 31 in addition to the overall control CPU 31 a, and the voice control CPU may realize the voice control function in the overall control board 31. Further, for example, a lamp control CPU may be mounted on the overall control board 31 in addition to the overall control CPU 31 a, and the lamp control CPU may realize the lamp control function in the overall control board 31. Further, for example, a motor control CPU may be mounted on the overall control board 31 in addition to the overall control CPU 31 a, and the motor control CPU may realize the motor control function in the overall control board 31. Further, for example, the voice control function in the overall control board 31 may be configured as another voice control board, and the lamp control function in the overall control board 31 may be configured as another lamp control board. Further, for example, such a lamp control board may be connected to the display control board 32, and the light emission control of the decorative lamp LA may be performed in accordance with an instruction from the display control board 32. Further, for example, the motor control function in the overall control board 31 may be configured as another motor control board, and the motor control function in the overall control board 31 may be configured as another motor control board. That is, in addition to the main control board 30, the board may be configured in three stages such as an overall control board, a display control board, a lamp control board, and a motor control board. In addition to the three types of substrates, for example, one type, two types, or four or more types of substrates may be configured, and the substrate configuration and the control configuration (CPU or the like) can be changed as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game is specified by a special symbol designation command, but the type of jackpot game may be designated by a variation pattern designation command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random values related to the variable game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of reserved memories. In this case, each time the variable game is executed, the random number value is shifted and stored in the storage area obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number.

In the above embodiment, the symbol stop command does not have to be output if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the overall control board 31 or the display control board 32.
In the above embodiment, a so-called one type of pachinko gaming machine is employed, but the type of the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to two types, three types, one type two types of mixing machines, or the like. In addition, the game is not limited to a pachinko game machine in which a variable game is executed based on the entry of game balls into various types of objects arranged in the rolling area of the game board. For example, a variable game is executed in response to a game start operation. A slot game machine may be employed. Further, in this case, it may be a slot game machine that stops a symbol in a variable game according to a stop operation, or a slot game machine that stops a symbol in a variable game after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, in the slot game machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell combination, a re-game combination, etc.) is determined by a game start operation, and a symbol is stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are likely to be an advantageous combination (a state in which the probability that the symbols to be stopped and displayed is an advantageous combination is high or a stop operation mode in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are an advantageous combination is notified. A state with a high probability corresponds to an advantageous state. For example, a reel that can display a plurality of symbols may be employed as the symbol display means.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The operation unit includes a plurality of operation units, and the effect image storage unit stores information capable of specifying an effect image in response to simultaneous operation of the plurality of operation units. And

  BT ... Production button (operation means), K ... Movable body, LA ... Decoration lamp, MOT ... Movable body motor, SE1 ... First start sensor, SE2 ... Second start sensor, SE3 ... Count sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SOL1 ... Socket winning solenoid, SOL2 ... Normal electric accessory solenoid, YB ... Game board, 11 ... Special symbol display device, 16 ... Direction display device, 21 ... First start winning device, 21a ... First start winning port, 22 ... Second start winning device, 22a ... second start winning port, 22b ... opening / closing member, 23 ... large winning device, 25 ... actuating gate, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (specific game determining means, variation pattern) Determining means), 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... overall control board, 31a ... overall control CPU, 31b ... overall control ROM, 31c ... overall control Use RAM, 32 ... display control board, 32a ... display control CPU (display control means, the effect image storing means), 31b ... display control ROM, 31c ... display control RAM.

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine in which a specific game advantageous to a player is generated by establishing an advantageous condition based on the result of a unit game,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Display control means for performing control to display a predetermined effect image;
Effect image storage means for storing information that can specify an effect image displayed by the display control means in a period during which a game is performed in a predetermined storage area according to an operation of the operation means,
The display control means performs control to display the effect image according to the operation of the operation means based on information capable of specifying the effect image stored in the effect image storage means during a period in which no game is performed. Gaming machine.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the effect image storage means stores information capable of specifying an effect image, the effect image storage means further stores storage related information related to the storage of the information.   The game according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display control means performs control to display an image indicating storage of the information when information capable of specifying the effect image is stored by the effect image storage means. Machine. The operation means has a plurality of operation units,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the effect image storage unit stores information capable of specifying an effect image in response to simultaneous operation of the plurality of operation units.   The game according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a prohibition period for prohibiting storage of information capable of specifying an effect image by the effect image storage means during a period in which a game is being performed is defined. Machine.