JP2017018795A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively utilize a non-notification performance (a back button performance).SOLUTION: A first operation performance execution part 510 enables execution of a first operable performance (a button notification performance) and a non-notification performance (a back button performance) indicating jackpot establishment in a first operation performance (a button performance). A second operation performance execution part 520 enables execution of a second operable performance (a lever notification performance) but disables execution of a non-notification performance (a back performance) in a second operation performance (an operation lever performance). The non-notification performance (the back button performance) is a performance that can be executed after a ready-to-win performance. The first operable performance (the button notification performance) has reliability lower than the second operable performance (the lever notification performance) and is a performance which can be executed plural times in a variation performance and can be executed both before and after the ready-to-win performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a jackpot determination that is a special game is performed using determination information such as a jackpot random number acquired when a game ball wins at the start opening, and the symbols are variably displayed on a predetermined display portion, thereby determining the jackpot determination 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine that performs a series of symbol games that stops and displays a symbol indicating a result is known.

  The gaming machine performs a jackpot game that opens the big prize opening when the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the symbol game is a symbol that indicates a jackpot, and when the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the symbol game is a symbol that indicates a loss Performs the next symbol game when the next start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, the gaming machine performs various effects during the symbol game. Recent gaming machines are provided with an operation unit such as an effect button, and perform a button effect to switch the effect when an operation from a player is accepted during a predetermined effective period. In addition, there is a non-notification effect that changes the effect when a button operation is performed within a predetermined effective period without notifying the player of the button operation (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2004-129984 A

  However, the conventional technique has a problem that the non-notification effect cannot be effectively used.

  An object of the present invention is to effectively utilize a non-notification effect in order to solve the above-described problems.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first operation means that can be operated by a player and a second operation means that can be operated by the player and is different from the first operation means. A first operation effect that enables a first operation effect based on an operation to the first operation means in the first operation possible period by setting an operation means and a first operable period of the first operation means. A second operation effect that enables execution of a second operation effect based on an operation to the second operation means during the second operation possible period by setting a second operation possible period of the execution means and the second operation means. Execution means and special game determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player, wherein the first operation effect execution means determines that the special game is determined by the special game determination means. In the first operation effect, When the first operable period is set, a first operable effect for performing a first notification for notifying that the first operable period is set, and the first operable period are set. In the first operation effect, when it is determined that the special game determination means does not perform the special game, it is possible to execute any one of the non-notification effects that do not perform the first notification when the first operation is performed. The non-notification effect is made unexecutable while the operable effect is executable, and the non-notification effect is started after the normal variation effect is performed as a variation effect performed based on the determination result by the special game determination means. The first controllable effect can be executed in a variable effect performed based on the determination result by the special game determination means. It is an effect that can be executed twice and can be executed before and after the start timing, and the second operation effect executing means is a special game by the special game determination means. Regardless of the determination result, in the second operation effect, the second operation for performing a second notification for notifying that the second operable period is set when the second operable period is set. While the possible performance is executable, the non-notification performance in which the second notification is not performed when the second operable period is set is disabled, and the first operable performance is the special game. When the variation effect performed based on the determination result by the determination means is a normal variation effect, and when it is a specific variation effect more likely to be a special game than the normal variation effect, It can be executed in any case, and the second operable effect cannot be executed in the normal variation effect, and can be executed in the specific variation effect It is characterized by being.

  According to the present invention, the non-notification effect can be effectively utilized.

It is a figure which shows an example of a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of the operation of the effect button. FIG. 11B is a diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of the operation of the effect button. It is a perspective view which shows the state in which the operation lever is located in a retracted position. It is a disassembled perspective view of the spindle part of an operation lever. It is a side view which shows operation | movement of an operation lever. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the operation lever moved to the advance position. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation effect in the change effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the effective period of button production. It is a figure which shows an example of a functional structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process which a main control part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the low probability jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a high probability jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the small hit determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table used for the symbol determination based on the winning to a 1st start opening. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table used for the symbol determination based on the winning to a 2nd start opening. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern determination process which a main control part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for normal time loses used at the time of loss in a normal game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for time-loss loses used at the time of a loss in a time-short game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern table for jackpots used at the time of jackpot. It is a figure which shows an example of the special fluctuation | variation pattern table used at the time of winning a latent hit or winning a small hit. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows the process during a stop which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows the process during a stop which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows the big prize opening process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows the big prize opening process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production timer interruption process which a production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an operation reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect determination process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation production pattern table. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing of an operation effect. It is a flowchart which shows the operation effect selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of a normal button effect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation effect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a back button effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during change production which an production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an effect end process. It is a figure which shows an example of production | presentation mode table. It is a flowchart which shows the button effect image process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the operation lever effect image process which an image and audio | voice control part performs.

  A preferred embodiment of a gaming machine will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
FIG. 1-1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pachinko gaming machine. A pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 1-1 is a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digipachi”) belonging to the former first type. As shown in FIG. 1A, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a game board 101. A launcher 116 is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101.

  The game ball launched by driving the launching unit 116 rises along the rail 102 and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. A plurality of nails are provided in the game area 103, and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  A main liquid crystal 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. In addition, sub liquid crystals 114 are respectively arranged on both sides of the main liquid crystal 104. The main liquid crystal 104 and the sub liquid crystal 114 are liquid crystal displays (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display).

  The sub liquid crystal 114 can be advanced to the front surface of the main liquid crystal 104 and retracted by a moving mechanism (not shown). In the example illustrated in FIG. 1A, the sub liquid crystal 114 is in a position retracted from the front surface of the main liquid crystal 104. The sub liquid crystal 114 moves to the front surface of the main liquid crystal 104 and displays a predetermined image during a predetermined performance.

  Below the main liquid crystal 104, a first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are arranged. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting the symbol game.

  A normal electric accessory 107 is provided in the opening area of the second start port 106. The ordinary electric accessory 107 takes an open state and a closed state. The ordinary electric accessory 107 can win a prize to the second start port 106 in the open state, and regulates a win to the second start port 106 in the closed state.

  Switching between the open state and the closed state of the ordinary electric accessory 107 is performed by a solenoid provided in the ordinary electric accessory 107. In the present embodiment, the ordinary electric accessory 107 takes an open state in which it is drawn from the board surface to the player side (front side) and a closed state in which it is housed on the board surface side (back side). , So-called Velo. Note that the ordinary electric accessory 107 is not limited to the tongue, but may be a so-called electric tulip that opens to the left and right. The normal electric accessory 107 is released based on the determination result of the normal symbol determination. The normal symbol determination is performed when a game ball passes through one of the gates 108 arranged on the left and right sides of the main liquid crystal 104.

  In addition, an upper prize winning port 109 a is arranged at the lower right of the main liquid crystal 104. A lower large prize opening 109b is arranged below the upper big prize opening 109a. Each of the big winning holes 109a and 109b (hereinafter, referred to as “big winning hole 109” as appropriate) is opened in an open manner according to the type of jackpot won by the symbol game. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 109, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out.

  Below the main liquid crystal 104, an ordinary winning opening 110 is arranged. When a game ball wins the normal winning opening 110, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are paid out. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower left portion of the game board 101, an information display unit 112 is provided for clearly showing game information such as special symbols and normal symbols to the player. The information display unit 112 displays, for example, a first special symbol and a second special symbol. The first special symbol represents that a game ball is being played by winning a prize at the first starting port 105, and the result of the symbol game (a jackpot determination result). The second special symbol represents that the game ball is being played by winning a prize at the second starting port 106, and the result of the symbol game.

  A frame member 113 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the frame member 113 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player.

  In the frame member 113, a speaker is incorporated above the game area 103. In addition, an effect light portion (frame lamp) 115 is provided on the upper portion of the game area 103 in the frame member 113. An operation lever 120 is provided on the front side of the effect light unit 115 in the drawing. The operation lever 120 can be held by a player and operated downward in the figure at a predetermined performance. Further, on both sides of the effect light unit 115, there are provided decorative portions 131 that are a part of the frame member 113 and project to the front side in the drawing.

  A launcher 116 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 113. The firing unit 116 includes an operation handle 116a and a firing instruction member 116b. The operation handle 116a is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 116b. The firing instruction member 116b is driven to fire a game ball. When the player operates the operation handle 116a, the firing instructing member 116b is driven according to the operated amount of rotation to fire the game ball.

  In the frame member 113, an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 are provided in the lower part of the game area 103. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 receive an operation from the player.

  Further, in the frame member 113, a not-shown hitting ball supply tray is provided at a lower portion of the game area 103. The hit ball supply tray accommodates the game balls and sequentially sends the game balls to the launching unit 116.

  On the game board 101, a movable accessory 130 (so-called gimmick) that operates during a predetermined performance is provided. The movable accessory 130 has, for example, a bell shape, and the bell swings left and right in the drawing by a moving mechanism (not shown) during a predetermined performance.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, an example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100 plays a symbol game when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106. Here, the symbol game will be described in detail. The pachinko gaming machine 100 acquires determination information such as a jackpot random number when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, and uses the acquired determination information to determine the jackpot determination or the variation pattern determination. Make various decisions.

  When the game ball wins the first starting port 105, the pachinko gaming machine 100 makes various determinations and displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 112a (see FIG. 2) in a variable manner. When the predetermined period represented by the variation pattern has elapsed from the start of the variation display, the pachinko gaming machine 100 causes the first special symbol display unit 112a to stop display the symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination.

  When the game ball wins the second starting port 106, the pachinko gaming machine 100 makes various determinations and variably displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 112b (see FIG. 2). When the predetermined period represented by the variation pattern has elapsed from the start of the variation display, the pachinko gaming machine 100 causes the second special symbol display unit 112b to stop display the symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), three decorative symbols (for example, a numerical symbol and a character symbol) are variably displayed on the main liquid crystal 104 in synchronization with the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol). Let Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbols in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbols. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays a special symbol indicating a jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays a decorative symbol with a combination indicating a jackpot.

  A jackpot combination is a related combination, for example, a combination of the same symbols such as “7, 7, 7” or a combination of symbols that are conceptually related, such as “pine, bamboo, plum”. is there. When the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with a combination indicating a big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect that makes the player expect to win a big hit, such as a reach effect, until the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  For example, the reach production is performed by stopping and displaying a part (for example, two) of a plurality of decorative symbols (first decorative symbol, second decorative symbol, and third decorative symbol) with the same or related symbols ( This is a special effect in which the remaining part (for example, one) is changed and displayed for a longer time than usual. In the case of a jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 causes one of the variable display in the reach effect to be stopped and displayed with a decorative symbol related to the two of the stop display.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal loss change (hereinafter referred to as “normal loss change”) or a reach effect that results in a loss. In the normal loss variation, for example, the second decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed next to the first decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol unrelated to the first decorative symbol, that is, the symbol that does not develop into reach production. Press to stop display.

  Also, in the case of a lost reach effect, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the remaining one with a decorative symbol that is not related to the two decorative symbols in the tempered state. In addition, the appearance of the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the variation display of the loss including the reach loss (the result other than the hit) is referred to as the “lost eye”.

  In this way, when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot determination and displays a series of symbols variably displayed based on the result of the jackpot determination. Play the design game.

  In addition, when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 during the special symbol variation display, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has the right to receive a jackpot determination with a predetermined number as the upper limit (right of the symbol game). Is stored. Note that the hold information includes determination information indicating various random numbers acquired when winning the game ball to the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, and prior determination such as jackpot determination and variation pattern determination for the determination information. And a preliminary determination result made. The predetermined number is, for example, 4 for each of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. For example, in the case of normal loss fluctuation, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays a variation time and a special symbol corresponding to the number of pieces of holding information (hereinafter referred to as “the number of holdings”).

  The variation time in the normal loss variation is, for example, 13 seconds when the number of holdings at the start of the variation is 1 or less, 8 seconds when the number of holdings is 2, and 3 seconds when the number of holdings is 3 or more. The pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbols at the losing eyes in the case of normal loss variation. When the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with a losing eye, the pachinko gaming machine 100 plays the next symbol game. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot determination based on the next hold information, and again displays the decorative symbols in a variable display and a stop display.

  In the symbol game, when the jackpot is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops displaying the decorative symbols in a combination indicating the jackpot and shifts to the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the grand prize winning hole 109 (the upper big prize winning hole 109a or the lower big prize winning hole 109b) for the number of rounds corresponding to the winning jackpot (big hit symbol). For example, one round is a period until there is a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls in the opened big winning opening 109, or a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds for long opening, and 0. 0 for short opening. This is the period until 5 seconds) elapses.

  In the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the big winning opening 109 for the number of rounds won. When the game ball is awarded to the open big prize opening 109, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. In the jackpot game state, for example, a game ball is launched in the right area of the game area 103, so that a game is played by so-called right hit, and in the upper big prize opening 109a or the lower big prize opening 109b arranged in the right area. The game is played with winning.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 does not play a symbol game in the jackpot gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 100 returns to the state in which the symbol game can be performed again when the jackpot gaming state is finished. In the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is ended, for example, a specific gaming state such as an auxiliary gaming state (so-called short-time gaming state) is set.

(Game state of pachinko machine)
The game states other than the jackpot game state include a low probability non-short game state (normal game state), a high probability short-time game state (probability variation game state: probability variation game state), and a high probability non-time short game state (latency probability game state). There are three game states: state: latent probability change game state. The pachinko gaming machine 100 controls the game in any one of the three gaming states except for the jackpot gaming state. In addition to the three gaming states, the gaming state may be a low-probability short-time gaming state.

  In the short-time gaming state (probability changing gaming state), a support function for the ordinary electric accessory 107 is added, and it becomes easier to win a start than in the normal gaming state. The game support function includes, for example, shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, improving the winning probability per normal symbol (increasing the frequency of opening the normal electric accessory 107), extending the opening time of the normal electric accessory 107, It is a function.

  In the present embodiment, in the short-time gaming state (probability changing gaming state), a game is played by a right hit in which a game ball is launched in the right side area of the gaming area 103, and the game is mainly played by winning to the second starting port 106. Will proceed. In the non-short-time gaming state (the normal gaming state or the latent gaming state), the game is played by left-handed in which a game ball is launched in the left region of the game region 103, and a prize is mainly given to the first starting port 105. The game is progressed by.

  In the low-probability gaming state (normal gaming state), a jackpot determination is performed using a low-probability determination table for a low-probability gaming state in which it is difficult to win a jackpot. The jackpot winning probability in the low probability gaming state is, for example, 1/400.

  In the high-probability gaming state (probability changing gaming state or latent probability gaming state), jackpot determination is performed using a hit determination table for a high-probability gaming state that is easy to win a jackpot. The jackpot winning probability in the high probability gaming state is, for example, 1/50. Thus, in the high probability gaming state, the player wins the jackpot with a higher probability than in the low probability gaming state. In the probable gaming state, a game support function is added by opening and closing the ordinary electric accessory 107.

  After finishing the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 transitions to a probable gaming state, for example, according to the jackpot symbol, and further transitions to another gaming state when a predetermined number of symbol games are played after the transition. Let Here, the transition of the gaming state will be described.

  For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can take three types of jackpots: 15 round (R) probability variable jackpots, 7R probability variable jackpots, and latent jackpots. For example, if the decoration symbol stops at a slot of “7”, it indicates a 15R jackpot, and if it stops at a slot other than “7”, it indicates a 7R jackpot. Moreover, when it stops by the combination (for example, "1, 2, 3") of a specific decorative design, a latent big hit and the small hit mentioned later are shown.

  When winning 15R probability variation jackpot or 7R probability variation jackpot, a winning ball according to the number of rounds can be obtained. The pachinko gaming machine 100 changes the gaming state to a high-probability gaming state until, for example, 84 fluctuations are finished after the jackpot, and the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state until 80 fluctuations are finished.

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the gaming state to the non-time-short gaming state, that is, sets the high-probability non-time-short gaming state (latent-probable gaming state) when 80 fluctuations have elapsed after the probability variation jackpot ends. Then, when four fluctuations (four times of so-called crying of the 81st to 84th fluctuations after the jackpot) have elapsed in the latent game state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 changes the gaming state to the normal gaming state. In this case, in the four variation latent game state, if the hold information (for example, four) won in the second starting port 106 in the probability variation game state up to the 80th variation is stored, the pachinko gaming machine 100 The jackpot is determined based on the hold information.

  The latent jackpot is a so-called no-hit jackpot without a prize ball. Specifically, when winning the potential big win, the winning prize opening 109 is short-opened (for example, opened for 0.1 second) in an open mode according to the number of rounds (for example, 2 rounds). After the completion of the latent probability winning, for example, it is controlled in the high-probability gaming state until 84 fluctuations are finished, and is controlled in the non-time-saving gaming state. When 84 fluctuations have elapsed after the big hit, the game is controlled in the normal gaming state. In the latent game state in this case, for example, the jackpot determination is performed based on the hold information won to the first starting port 105.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect in an effect mode corresponding to each gaming state. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect in the normal mode that suggests the normal game state in the normal game state, and performs an effect in the probability change mode that indicates the probability change game state in the probability change game state. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs in the latent probability mode, which suggests that the latent probability gaming state is in the latent probability gaming state. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has an effect in the latent probability gaming state after winning the latent probability winning (first latent probability mode) and an effect in the latent probability gaming state after the probability variation gaming state (second latent probability mode: high probability). In the game state, the last 4 fluctuation effects are performed differently.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the open mode of the special winning opening 109 can be a small hit that is the same as or similar to the latent big hit. Small hits are a type of loss. The pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the same effect as the latent probability big hit (latent probability mode entry production) in the variation production when winning the small hit, and after the small hit game, the same latent as the latent big hit Produce in certain mode.

  That is, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect of concealing from the player whether the player is in the high probability game state or the low probability game state after the small hit and the big probability hit. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect that suggests that it is highly possible that the player is in the latent game state in the latent probability mode, or that it is highly likely that the player is in the normal gaming state. Doing a suggestion. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation jackpot or the latent probability jackpot can be obtained. However, in addition to this, it is possible to adopt a configuration capable of taking a time bonus when shifting the gaming state to the low probability short gaming state.

(Example of direction button operation)
FIG. 1-2 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of the operation of the effect button. FIG. 1-3 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of the operation of the effect button. 1-2, the effect button 118 indicates a normal state that is housed in the housing 113a of the frame member 113. For example, in the normal button effect, the pachinko gaming machine 100 holds the normal state with respect to the effect button 118 and performs a notification effect in order to prompt the player to operate (press) the effect button 118. The notification effect is an effect of causing the main liquid crystal 104 to display a notification image including an image prompting the operation of the effect button 118 or an image indicating the effective period, or lighting a lamp built in the effect button 118.

  The effect button 118 can take a normal state or a protruding state shown in FIGS. 1-3 by a known moving mechanism (not shown). 1-3, the effect button 118 indicates a protruding state in which the frame member 113 protrudes from the housing 113a. For example, in the surprise button effect, the pachinko gaming machine 100 holds the projecting state with respect to the effect button 118 and performs a notification effect in order to prompt the player to operate the effect button 118.

  The notification effect in the surprise button effect is a notification effect in a different form from the normal button effect. For example, in the surprise button effect, a notification image including an image that prompts the operation of the effect button 118 on the main liquid crystal 104 and an image indicating the effective period is displayed in a manner indicating the surprise button effect, or is included in the effect button 118. This is an effect of lighting the lamp in a manner indicating a surprise button effect.

  In the surprise button effect, the pressing amount by which the player operates (presses) the effect button 118 can be increased more than the normal button effect by moving the pressing surface of the effect button 118 upward. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 causes the production button 118 to project a maximum amount (for example, about 40 mm (millimeters)) in the surprise button production.

  The protruding amount of the effect button 118 is not limited to the maximum value of 40 mm at the time of the surprise button effect, and can be set to an arbitrary value such as 3 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm, 20 mm, for example, depending on the effect. That is, it is possible to perform an effect in which the protruding amount of the effect button 118 is set to a value smaller than the maximum value.

(Details of control lever)
Next, details of the operation lever 120 that can be operated by the player will be described.

  1-4 is a perspective view showing a state where the operation lever is located at the retracted position. FIG. The operation lever 120 is located at the retracted position shown in FIG. 1-4, the frame member 113 has a decorative portion 131 on both sides of the effect light portion 115, and has an operation lever 120 on the front surface of the effect light portion 115.

  Next, details of a support shaft portion for rotating the operation lever 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, although FIG. 1-5 demonstrates the spindle part of one side, it is the same structure also about the other.

  FIG. 1-5 is an exploded perspective view of a support shaft portion of the operation lever. In FIG. 1A, the operation lever 120 includes a movable body 150. The movable body 150 includes a decorative body 151, an arm 152, and a first driven gear 153. The decorative body 151 is a part that the player holds and operates. In addition, the decorative body 151 has a built-in lamp that emits light during the operation lever effect. The decorative body 151 is connected to the first driven gear 153 via the arm 152.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1-5 (A) and (B), the operation lever 120 has a base 160. The base 160 has support shafts 161, 162, and 163. The support shaft 161 supports the first driven gear 153 via the mounting plate 170. The support shaft 162 is connected to a drive motor (not shown), for example, and supports the drive gear 171 and the transmission gear 172. The drive gear 171 and the transmission gear 172 are in mesh connection.

  Further, the transmission gear 172 is meshed with the first driven gear 153. Thereby, the movable body 150 can swing around the support shaft 161 as a rotation axis in accordance with the drive rotation of the drive gear 171 or the operation of the decoration body 151 of the player.

  Here, when the player holds and lowers the movable body 150, for example, the decoration portion 131 is retracted with the operation of the movable body 150 so that the decoration portion 131 does not interfere with the movable body 150. (Open state in FIGS. 1-7). Such a configuration will be described. The support shaft 163 supports the second driven gear 173. The second driven gear 173 is meshed with the first driven gear 153. The first driven gear 153 is provided with a smooth portion 153a having no teeth.

  The second driven gear 173 is meshed with the first driven gear 153 at the initial position (the retracted position of the operation lever 120). The second driven gear 173 does not transmit the rotational force of the first driven gear 153 when the first driven gear 153 rotates from the initial position and faces the smoothing portion 153a.

  The second driven gear 173 is connected to a moving mechanism (not shown) that operates the decorative portion 131 according to the rotation of the second driven gear 173. The moving mechanism retracts the decorative portion 131 until the second driven gear 173 and the smoothing portion 153a face each other, that is, until the movable body 150 moves from the retracted position to a predetermined position (FIG. 1-7). Open state).

  Further, even if the movable body 150 advances further than the predetermined position, the rotational force of the first driven gear 153 is not transmitted to the decorative portion 131 because the second driven gear 173 and the smooth portion 153a are opposed to each other. The decoration part 131 holds the state of the retracted position.

  In the process of returning the movable body 150 to the initial position, when the first driven gear 153 and the smoothing portion 153a face each other, that is, when the movable body 150 returns to the predetermined position, the movable body 150 moves to the initial position. Thus, the moving mechanism can return the decorative portion 131 to the original position (closed state in FIGS. 1-7).

  FIG. 1-6 is a side view showing the operation of the operation lever. As shown by the solid line in FIG. 1-6, the operation lever 120 (movable body 150) is in the upper retracted position. If the player operates within the effective period at the time of lever production, the operation lever 120 moves to the lower advance position shown by the dotted line. Further, regardless of the player's operation, it is possible to move the operation lever 120 to the lower advance position by driving the drive motor.

  The operation lever 120 moves to the advanced position and then returns to the retracted position by driving the drive motor. The operation lever 120 can be swung within the range of the retracted position and the advanced position by driving the drive motor.

  FIG. 1-7 is a perspective view illustrating a state where the operation lever has moved to the advanced position. 1-7, the operation lever 120 has moved to the lower advance position. When a predetermined time elapses at the advanced position, the operation lever 120 returns to the retracted position by driving the drive motor.

  In addition, in FIG. 1-7, as indicated by the dotted line, the decorative portion 131 is in the open state retracted from the operation lever 120 so as not to interfere with the operation lever 120 as the operation lever 120 moves. In addition, in FIG. 1-7, although the open state is shown only with respect to the decoration part 131 on the near side in the figure, the decoration part 131 on the back side is similarly opened. Further, as indicated by the solid line, the decorative portion 131 returns to the closed state with the operation of returning the operating lever 120 to the retracted position.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 203. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown).

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. For example, the main control unit 201 performs jackpot determination, normal symbol determination, game state setting, and the like, and controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in the ROM 212 in advance. In the ROM 212, a special figure hold storage program, a jackpot determination program, a prior determination program, a special figure fluctuation pattern selection program, a special figure fluctuation display program, a general figure hold storage program, a common figure hit determination program, a general figure fluctuation pattern selection program, An ordinary map change display program, a special prize opening control program, a game state setting program, a normal electric accessory release program, and the like are stored.

  When a game ball is detected by the first start port SW (switch) 221, the special figure storage program uses determination information (various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers and variation pattern random numbers) acquired at the time of detection and the determination information. The first hold information including the previous determination result is stored in the RAM 213. In addition, when a game ball is detected by the second start opening SW222, the special figure hold storage program includes second hold information including determination information (various random numbers) acquired at the time of detection and a pre-determination result using the determination information. Is stored in the RAM 213.

  The jackpot determination program uses the determination information included in the first hold information and the second hold information to determine a jackpot that is a special game. In addition, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the hold information is not stored in the start winning in the waiting state where the special symbol is not variably displayed. In this case, the jackpot determination program uses the determination information to store the jackpot determination without storing the determination information acquired when the game ball is detected by the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222. You can do it.

  The special figure variation pattern selection program selects a variation pattern indicating a variation mode (variation time) from the variation start to the variation stop of the special symbol according to the jackpot determination result. The special figure variation pattern selection program selects a variation pattern according to the number of holds when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. For example, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, when the number of holds is large, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected. The special figure variation display program causes the special symbol to be variably displayed and stopped using the variation pattern selected by executing the special figure variation pattern selection program.

  The prior determination program uses various determination information acquired at the time of detection at the timing before the jackpot determination by the jackpot determination program, for example, when the game ball is detected by the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222. The jackpot determination and special symbol variation pattern determination are performed. The determination result by the prior determination program is stored in the RAM 213.

  When a game ball is detected by the gate SW 223, the general figure hold storage program stores various determination information acquired at the time of detection in the RAM 213 as general figure hold information indicating the right to receive the normal symbol determination. The per-common-spot determination program makes a per-basis determination based on the general-purpose hold information indicating the right to receive the normal symbol determination. The normal pattern variation pattern selection program selects a variation pattern indicating a variation mode (variation time) from the start of variation of the normal symbol to the variation stop according to the normal symbol determination result. The general-purpose fluctuation display program displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops using the fluctuation pattern selected by executing the universal-figure fluctuation pattern selection program.

  The big prize opening control program opens the upper big prize opening 109a or the lower big prize opening 109b according to the winning jackpot. The game state setting program sets, for example, the game state after the jackpot is set to the probable game state or the latent game state according to the type of jackpot (big jackpot symbol), and when the predetermined number of fluctuations has elapsed, Let the state be set. The ordinary electric accessory release program opens the ordinary electric accessory 107 in an opening manner according to the content of the hit when the normal symbol hits.

  In addition, the main control unit 201 includes various SWs (switches) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as the upper prize winning port 109a and the lower major prize winning port 109b, and a first special symbol display unit. 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit 112c, the hold display unit 112d, the right-handed display unit 112e, and the like are connected.

  The first special symbol display unit 112a displays the first special symbol in a variable manner, and stops and displays it after a predetermined time has elapsed. The second special symbol display unit 112b variably displays the second special symbol and stops displaying after a predetermined time has elapsed. The normal symbol display unit 112c displays the normal symbol in a variable manner, and stops and displays it after a predetermined time.

  When the hold information is stored in the RAM 213, the hold display unit 112d adds 1 to the hold information and displays it. When the variable symbol display is started, the hold display unit 112d displays the hold information by 1. The first hold information, the second hold information, and the general hold information are stored, for example, with an upper limit of four, for example. The right-handed display portion 112e is lit to notify the player of a right-handed hit in a game state (a big hit game state or a probable game state) in which a game is advanced by a right-hand strike.

  The various SWs passed through the gate 108, the first start port SW221 for detecting the game ball won in the first start port 105, the second start port SW222 for detecting the game ball won in the second start port 106, and the gate 108. A gate SW 223 for detecting a game ball, an upper prize port SW 224a for detecting a game ball won in the upper university prize opening 109a, a lower major prize opening SW 224b for detecting a game ball won in the lower major prize opening 109b, and normal There is a normal winning opening SW 225 for detecting a game ball won in the winning opening 110.

  Various SWs (221 to 225) are connected to the main control unit 201, and detection results are input to the main control unit 201, respectively. A proximity switch or the like is used as the various SWs (221 to 225). It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW225 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  In addition, as the solenoid described above, the electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory 107, the upper prize winning solenoid 232a that opens and closes the upper prize winning opening 109a, and the lower that opens and closes the lower prize winning opening 109b. There is a big prize opening solenoid 232b. The main control unit 201 controls driving of each solenoid (231, 232a, 232b).

  Further, the main control unit 201 is connected to the production control unit 202a and the prize ball control unit 203, and outputs various commands to each. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs various commands such as a change start command, a change stop command, and a hold command to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203. The prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c. The production control unit 202 controls the production contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The effect control unit 202a controls the entire effect control unit 202 based on various commands received from the main control unit 201.

  The image / sound control unit 202b controls the image and the sound based on the effect command indicating the instruction content from the effect control unit 202a. In addition, the lamp control unit 202c controls lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 113, and the like based on the effect command indicating the instruction content from the effect control unit 202a.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, an RTC (Real Time Clock) 244, and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown).

  CPU241 performs the process which determines the content of production based on the various programs previously memorize | stored in ROM242. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above-described processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. When the CPU 241 executes various programs, various effect commands are output to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c at a predetermined timing.

  The effect supervision unit 202a uses the RAM 243 as a work area while the CPU 241 performs effect control such as a jackpot effect selection program, a variable effect selection program, a notice effect selection program, an operation effect program, and a hold display program stored in the ROM 242. By executing the program, it functions to control the entire production control unit 202.

  The jackpot presentation selection program causes the contents of the jackpot presentation to be selected. The variation production selection program selects the content of the variation production such as the reach production using the decorative design in association with the variation pattern of the special design. The notice effect selection program causes the notice effect to be selected based on the variation pattern of the special symbol. The notice effect is, for example, a conversation effect, a step-up effect, a cut-in effect, a character effect, a movable accessory effect, or the like. The conversation effect, the step-up effect, and the cut-in effect are effects that develop in stages, and the effect that the degree of expectation for the jackpot becomes higher as it develops in a higher stage.

  The character effect is an effect in which the degree of expectation for the jackpot varies depending on the appearance of the character and the color of the appearing character, for example. The movable accessory effect is an effect that operates the movable accessory 130. For example, in the case of a configuration including a plurality of movable actors 130, the greater the number of types of movable actors 130 that have been operated, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpots. This is an effect that increases the level of expectation for jackpots.

  The operation effect program causes the operation effect to be selected based on the variation pattern of the special symbol. The operation effect is an effect performed using the effect button 118 and the operation lever 120 based on the presence / absence of an operation from the player and the operation timing. In addition, for the button effect using the effect button 118 of the operation effects, a notification effect that prompts an operation of the effect button 118 is performed, and a notification button effect that accepts an operation from the player and an operation of the effect button 118 are prompted. There is a back button effect (non-notification button effect) performed when an operation from a player is accepted at a predetermined timing without performing a notification effect. In the back button effect, for example, an effect suggesting that the jackpot is confirmed is performed.

  The hold display program is a normal hold display that is a normal hold display, or a special hold display that has a higher expectation for jackpot than the normal hold display, using the determination result of the determination information by the main control unit 201. Display hold information. Further, the hold display program changes the normal hold display to the special hold display at a predetermined timing, or changes the special hold display being displayed to the special hold display in a different mode.

  The RTC 244 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. In addition, an effect button 118 is connected to the effect control unit 202a, and a signal indicating that the effect button 118 has been operated is input from the player. In addition, a cross key 119 is connected to the production control unit 202a, and a signal corresponding to the key selected by the player is input.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown).

  The CPU 251 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 252 stores programs for image and sound generation and output processing, various image data, various sound data, and the like. The various image data are, for example, a background image, a decorative design image, a character image, a preview image, a reserved image, and the like. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data displayed on the main liquid crystal 104 and audio data output from the speaker 254.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b executes image and sound control based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. Works to do.

  For example, the CPU 251 performs various image processes such as a background image display process, a decorative symbol image display process, a character image display process, a button image display process, a hold image display process, and the like based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 202a. And audio processing for outputting audio corresponding to various images. When executing image processing and sound processing, the CPU 251 reads predetermined image data and sound data from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Here, the decorative design image includes, for example, an image showing a plurality of types of numerical designs such as “0” to “9” and an image showing related character designs. Image data such as background images and decorative design images written in the RAM 253 is output to the main liquid crystal 104 and the sub liquid crystal 114 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the main liquid crystal 104. Is done. For example, the decorative design image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. When the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially displayed by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

  The audio data written in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 254 connected to the image / audio control unit 202b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 254.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown). The CPU 261 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 262 stores various programs, control data used for lamp lighting, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261.

  The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit 115, the panel lamp 264, and the movable accessory 130, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 202c controls lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 113, and the like, and controls the operation of the movable accessory 130.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 202 is realized by different boards using the production control unit 202a, the image / sound control unit 202b, and the lamp control unit 202c. It is good also as what is integrated on the same printed circuit board. However, even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board, their functions are assumed to be independent.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown). The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores a program for performing a prize ball control process. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 291, a launch unit 116, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. Is done.

  The winning ball control unit 203 controls the paying unit 291 to pay out the number of winning balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 has a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 makes each winning port (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the upper large winning port 109a, the lower large winning port 109b, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the paying unit 291. ) Is controlled to pay out the number of prize balls corresponding to the game balls won.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 116 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 116 includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches a game ball, and the like. When a game operation is detected by the sensor of the launch unit 116, the prize ball control unit 203 drives the solenoid in response to the detected game operation to fire the game ball at a predetermined interval, thereby playing the game ball The game is sent to the game area 103 of the board 101.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, a full tank detection SW 296, and the like. The prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board, for example.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. A frame external information terminal board 298 is connected to the prize ball control unit 203, and various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 can be output to the outside.

(Example of operation effects during fluctuating effects)
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation effect during the change effect. As shown in FIG. 3, in the variation effect 300, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a notification button effect 301 (301a, 301b, 301c, 301d), a back button effect 302 (302a, 302b) that is a non-notice button effect, and an operation lever. The production 303 can be executed. FIG. 3 shows timings at which the notification button effect 301, the back button effect 302, and the operation lever effect 303 can be executed. In FIG. 3, it is assumed that the variation effect 300 is an effect corresponding to a variation pattern of high expectation when winning a jackpot.

(About notification button production)
The notification button effect 301 (301a, 301b, 301c, 301d) is based on an operation input when the effect button 118 is operated within a predetermined effective period by performing a notification effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 118. It is a production. The presence / absence of execution of each notification button effect 301 (301a, 301b, 301c, 301d) is determined by the determination of the presence / absence of execution (lottery).

  The determination of the presence / absence of execution (lottery) is performed by the production control unit 202a. For example, it is determined whether or not the determination random numbers (random numbers for each of the notification button effects 301a, 301b, 301c, and 301d) acquired by the effect supervising unit 202a at the time of starting winning match with the respective determination values. (Match determination) is performed at the start of variation, and when the random number and the determination value match in each match determination, it is determined that the matching notification button effects 301a, 301b, 301c, and 301d are executed.

  The notification button effect 301a can be executed at the timing T1 in the change effect 300a before the reach effect. The notification button effect 301a is, for example, an effect that operates (presses) the effect button 118 in the conversation effect, performs the notification effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 118, and the effect button 118 is operated within a predetermined effective period. Then, the content of the conversation is displayed as an effect based on the operation input, and the expectation level of the jackpot is suggested according to the content of the conversation and the background color of the content of the conversation. If the effect button 118 is not operated within a predetermined effective period, the notification effect ends and the effect based on the operation input is not executed.

  The notification button effect 301b can be executed at the timing T2 in the change effect 300b after the reach effect. The notification button effect 301b performs, for example, a notification effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 118, and when the effect button 118 is operated within a predetermined effective period, the aura color of the ally character is displayed as an effect based on the operation input. Depending on the color of this aura displayed, it suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot. If the effect button 118 is not operated within a predetermined effective period, the notification effect ends and the effect based on the operation input is not executed.

  The notification button effect 301c can be executed at a timing T3 after the timing T2. The notification button effect 301c is, for example, an effect for selecting one attack type from among a plurality of attack types in the battle effect, and performs a notification effect that prompts the user to operate the effect button 118, for a predetermined effective period. When the effect button 118 is operated and the type of attack is selected, the expectation degree of jackpot is suggested according to the type of attack. In the notification button effect 301c, even if the effect button 118 is not operated, any one attack type is selected when a predetermined effective period has elapsed.

  The notification button effect 301d can be executed at a timing T4 after the timing T3. The notification button effect 301d is an effect indicating so-called winning determination, for example, indicating a big hit or a loss. The notification button effect 301d performs a notification effect that prompts the user to operate the effect button 118, and if the operation button 118 is operated within a predetermined effective period, for example, in the case of a big hit, the movable accessory 130 operates and loses. In the case of, this is an effect indicating whether the winning combination or loss is caused by the fact that the movable accessory 130 does not operate.

  It should be noted that in the notification button effect 301d, even if the effect button 118 is not operated, an effect indicating whether it is a big hit or a lost game is performed when a predetermined effective period elapses. When the object 130 operates and loses, the movable accessory 130 does not operate, and an effect indicating whether it is a big hit or lost is performed. At timing T4, either one of the notification button effect 301d (including the normal button effect and the surprise button effect) or the operation lever effect 303 is determined.

(About back button production)
The back button effect 302a can be executed at the timing T11 in the variable effect 300b after the development of the reach effect. The back button effect 302b can be executed at timing T12 after timing T11. In the back button effects 302a and 302b, the notification effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 118 is not performed. If the effect button 118 is operated only once within a predetermined effective period, for example, the change (current change) is caused. In the case of a big hit, a specific sound indicating the determination of the big hit is output. In the back button effects 302a and 302b, for example, if the effect button 118 is operated only once within a predetermined effective period (for example, 1 second), a specific sound is output after the effective period elapses.

  On the other hand, in the back button effects 302a and 302b, for example, even if the effect button 118 is operated a plurality of times even within the effective period, specific sound is not output. For example, in the back button effects 302a and 302b, if the effect button 118 is operated a plurality of times within a predetermined effective period (for example, 1 second), specific sound is not output after the effective period elapses.

  In addition, the specific sound in the back button effects 302a and 302b is not limited to the configuration that is output after the expiration of the effective period, but may be configured to be output before the expiration of the effective period. Specifically, a specific sound may be output at a timing when the effect button 118 is operated within a predetermined effective period (for example, 1 second). In addition, since the operation control unit 202a receives an operation signal from the effect button 118 every time the player operates the effect button 118 regardless of the effective period, the operation signal is output during a predetermined period before the effective period starts. When an operation signal is input, even if an operation signal is input within the effective period, a specific sound may not be output. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to output a specific sound when an operation input is accepted only within the effective period.

  With such back button effects 302a and 302b, the player can know the winning of the jackpot before the change effect ends.

  Note that the back button effects 302a and 302b may not be performed even in the case of a big hit variation. That is, even in the case of a big hit, even if the player operates the effect button 118 at an appropriate timing, a specific sound may not be output. For example, if the winning result is determined according to the output of the specific sound, for example, when the effect button 118 is operated at an appropriate timing and the specific sound is not output, the loss is determined. This is because the interest after the operation effect in the variable effect is reduced. For this reason, whether or not the back button effects 302a and 302b are executed is determined by a determination (lottery) of whether or not the back button effects 302a and 302b are executed.

  The determination of the presence / absence of execution (lottery) is performed by the production control unit 202a. For example, it is determined whether or not the random number for determination (random number for each of the back button effects 302a and 302b) acquired by the effect supervising unit 202a at the time of starting winning matches the respective determination values (match determination). Is performed at the start of variation, and when the random number and the determination value match in each matching determination, it is determined that the matching back button effects 302a and 302b are executed.

(About operation lever production)
The operation lever effect 303 can be executed at the timing T4. The operation lever effect 303 is an effect indicating the determination of winning as well as the notification button effect 301d. The operation lever effect 303 performs a notification effect that prompts the user to operate the effect button 118, and if the operation lever 120 is operated within a predetermined effective period, for example, in the case of a big hit, the movable accessory 130 operates and loses. In the case of, this is an effect indicating whether the winning combination or loss is caused by the fact that the movable accessory 130 does not operate.

  The operation lever effect 303 is an operation effect with a higher expectation for the jackpot than the notification button effect 301d. That is, in the case of a jackpot, the operation lever effect 303 is selected with a higher probability than the notification button effect 301d. In the operation lever effect 303, even if there is no operation of the information display unit 112, when a predetermined effective period elapses, for example, in the case of a big hit, the movable accessory 130 operates, and in the case of a loss, the movable accessory 130 does not operate, and an effect indicating whether it is a big hit or a loss is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the effect using the effect button 118 includes a notification button effect 301 and a back button effect 302. On the other hand, the effect using the operation lever 120 has the notification effect (operation lever effect 303), but does not have the reverse effect (effect of the operation lever 120 that does not perform the notification effect). This is because the operation lever 120 is used only at the time of performance with high expectation for the jackpot, that is, to reduce the operation frequency.

  For example, the operation lever 120 is configured such that the operation lever 120 swings around a predetermined rotation shaft (see the support shaft 161 in FIG. 1-5), such as the arm 152 and the support shaft 161. This is because the local area may be damaged if a load is applied to the local area and the player puts weight on the local area. Further, the operation frequency is lowered because the operation lever effect 303 is more difficult to operate than the button effect because the operation position is upward when viewed by the player who is playing the game. That is, if it is operated frequently, it may be annoying.

(An example of a button production period)
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effective period of the button effect. The effective period is a period during which the effect can be switched by operating the effect button 118. In FIG. 4, in the notification button effect 301, an effective period t1 is set. The valid period t1 is, for example, 5 seconds. In the notification button effect 301, the main liquid crystal 104 displays a notification image 401 that prompts the player to operate the effect button 118, and a gauge image 402 that indicates the passage of the effective period and the remaining time. With such a notification effect, the player can be notified of the notification button effect 301 being performed and the effective period of the notification button effect 301. The notification button effect 301 includes a surprise button effect.

  On the other hand, in the back button effect 302, a valid period t2 is set. The effective period t2 is shorter than the effective period t1, for example, 1 second. In the back button effect 302, a notification effect for operating the effect button 118 is not performed using the main liquid crystal 104, and the effect button 118 is slightly moved upward for a moment by a moving mechanism (not shown). The start of the button effect 302 is suggested to the player.

  Specifically, the suggestion operation moves the effect button 118 upward, for example, by 10 mm for 0.5 seconds. If the player is not gazing at the main liquid crystal 104 or touching the effect button 118, the player cannot recognize such a suggestion operation.

  On the other hand, when the player is gazing at the main liquid crystal 104 or touching the effect button 118, it is possible to recognize the suggestion operation of the back button effect 302. The suggestion operation may be performed before the start of the back button effect 302, for example, at the same time as the start of the back button effect 302.

  In the operation lever effect 303, an effective period t3 is set. The valid period t3 is, for example, equivalent to the valid period t1. In the operation lever effect 303, a notification image 403 that prompts the player to operate the operation lever 120 and a gauge image 404 that indicates the passage of the effective period and the remaining time are displayed on the main liquid crystal 104. With such a notification effect, the player can be notified of the operation lever effect 303 being performed and the effective period of the operation lever effect 303.

(Example of functional configuration of pachinko machine)
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a first operation unit 501, a second operation unit 502, a first operable period setting unit 503, a second operable period setting unit 504, and a first operation. An effect execution unit 510, a second operation effect execution unit 520, a first effect unit 531, a second effect unit 532, and an operable effect execution unit 540 are included.

  The first operation unit 501 is an operation unit that can be operated by the player, for example, an effect button 118. The second operation unit 502 is an operation unit different from the first operation unit 501, for example, the operation lever 120. The first operation unit 501 and the second operation unit 502 are installed at different positions. Specifically, the first operation unit 501 is provided in the vicinity of the hit ball supply tray, and is provided at a position where the player who is playing the game can easily operate. On the other hand, the second operation unit 502 is provided above the frame member 113, and is provided at a position where it is difficult for a player who is playing the game to operate compared to the first operation unit 501.

  The first operable period setting unit 503 sets the first operable period of the first operating unit 501. The second operable period setting unit 504 sets the second operable period of the second operating unit 502.

  The first operation effect execution unit 510 makes it possible to execute a first operation effect based on an operation on the first operation unit 501 in the first operation possible period. The first operation effect is, for example, a button effect that reflects the operation of the effect button 118 in the effect, and includes a notification button effect and a back button effect.

  The operable effect execution unit 540 enables an operable effect that informs that it is an operable period when the first operable period or the second operable period is set. The operable operation performing unit 540 is set with a first operable operation or a first operable period for notifying that the first operable period is set when the first operable period is set. Sometimes a non-notification effect that does not perform the first operable effect is performed. The first operable effect is, for example, a notification effect.

  The operable effect execution unit 540 includes, for example, a notification effect execution unit 511 and a non-notification effect execution unit 512. In the first operation effect, the notification effect execution unit 511 allows the first effect unit 531 to execute a first notification effect that prompts the player to perform an operation on the first operation unit 501. The first notification effect is a notification button effect, for example, a normal button effect or a surprise button effect.

  The first effect unit 531 is various lamps such as the main liquid crystal 104, the speaker 254, and the effect light unit 115, and may be at least one of these, for example. The first notification effect includes an effect for a predetermined period before receiving an operation from the player, and an effect based on an operation input after being received when an operation is received from the player within the predetermined period. The effect before accepting the operation from the player is a notification effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 118. Specifically, the effect before accepting the operation from the player is an effect by the first effect unit 531, such as an image display on the main liquid crystal 104, notification by sound, lighting of a lamp built in the effect button 118, etc. It is a production using Prompting the player to operate the effect button 118 is, for example, displaying “Press the button!” Or the like on the main liquid crystal 104 and prompting the player to operate the first operation unit 501.

  Further, the effect based on the player's operation input is an effect switched by an operation input from the effect button 118, and specifically, an effect performed after the end of the notification effect. In this way, the notification effect executing unit 511 performs the notification effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 118 by the first effect unit 531 and executes the effect based on the operation input after receiving the operation from the player. To do.

  In the first notification effect, the notification effect execution unit 511 ends the notification effect after the lapse of the predetermined period when the operation input is not received from the player within the predetermined period, and then the effect based on the operation input. It is good also as not performing an effect equivalent to, and you may perform an effect equivalent to the effect based on operation input.

  The notification effect in the surprise button effect as the first notification effect is physically generated by moving the pressing surface of the effect button 118 upward in addition to the notification prompting the operation of the effect button 118 by image display or the like. It is an effect that prompts the user to operate. In the surprise button effect, when an operation is received from the player within a predetermined period, an effect based on the operation input is performed.

  In the surprise button effect, when an operation input is not received from the player within a predetermined period, the notification effect executing unit 511 returns the effect button 118 to the normal state after the predetermined period, and ends the notification effect. Thereafter, an effect equivalent to the effect based on the operation input may not be performed, or an effect equivalent to the effect based on the operation input may be performed.

  The first notification effect may be a button effect for performing the notification effect. For example, the first notification effect may be a special effect that moves the effect button 118 up and down by periodically moving the pressing surface of the effect button 118 upward and downward by a predetermined amount. Button effects may be included.

  The non-notification effect execution unit 512 enables execution of a non-notification effect that does not prompt the player to operate the first operation unit 501. The non-notification effect is, for example, a back button effect. The non-notification effect executing unit 512 does not execute the non-notification effect using the first effect unit 531. The non-notification effect includes an effect before receiving an operation from the player and an effect after receiving an operation when the operation is received from the player within a predetermined period. In the non-notification effect, the effect before accepting the operation from the player is an effect in which the button effect is concealed from the player, unlike the notification effect described above. The non-notification effect is, for example, an effect that does not prompt the user to operate the effect button 118, and specifically, an effect that does not perform an effect related to the effect button 118. For example, the non-notification effect is an effect that does not display an image prompting the operation of the effect button 118 on the main liquid crystal 104 and does not light a lamp built in the effect button 118.

  Further, the effect based on the player's operation input is an effect switched by the operation input from the effect button 118. As described above, the non-notification effect execution unit 512 executes the effect based on the operation input after receiving an operation from the player within a predetermined period without performing the notification effect. For this reason, in the back button effect, if the player does not know the timing of the predetermined period, the effect button 118 cannot be operated within the predetermined period, so the effect based on the operation input is not executed.

  The predetermined period (effective period) in which the operation input from the effect button 118 is valid in the non-notification effect is shorter than the predetermined period in which the operation input from the effect button 118 is effective in the first notification effect. Further, the non-notification effect execution unit 512 performs an effect after being received, for example, when an operation is received only once within a predetermined period, and performs an effect after being received when an operation is received a plurality of times. Absent. That is, a severe operation is required for the back button effect.

  By such a severe operation, when the operation is accepted only once from the player within a predetermined period, the non-notification effect execution unit 512 performs an effect of notifying the jackpot confirmation, for example. The notification of the jackpot determination is performed by, for example, outputting a specific sound, the operation of the vibration function of the operation handle 116a, or the light emission of a lamp built in the operation handle 116a.

  The non-notification effect execution unit 512 includes, for example, an unillustrated suggestion effect execution unit, and performs an operation to the first operation unit 501 by a second effect unit 532 different from the first effect unit 531 when performing the non-notification effect. It is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests to the player. To suggest an operation to the first operation unit 501 to the player is different from, for example, the above-described notification effect, for example, the operation of the effect button 118 is performed without prompting the player to operate the first operation unit 501. It is to suggest.

  For example, the non-notification effect execution unit 512 performs the suggestion effect that implicitly suggests the operation of the effect button 118 by the second effect unit 532. For example, the second effect unit 532 is used as the effect button 118. In this case, the non-notification effect execution unit 512 performs the suggestion effect by causing the pressing surface of the effect button 118 to move slightly upward for a moment (see FIG. 4). The suggestion action in the suggestion effect has a smaller amount of upward projection of the effect button 118 and a much shorter time to move upward than, for example, the action of the effect button 118 in the surprise button effect or the like. The timing at which the non-notification effect execution unit 512 suggests the operation of the effect button 118 is the start timing or the timing before the start of a predetermined period in which the operation of the effect button 118 is validated.

  For example, the non-notification effect execution unit 512 enables the non-notification effect to be executed when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. Execution is, for example, determining whether or not to execute by determination using a random number and a determination table. Note that the non-notification effect execution unit 512 is not limited to the case where the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, but may perform a back button effect in the case of a loss.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the non-notification effect execution unit 512 performs the suggestion effect by the second effect unit 532 (the effect button 118) in the non-notice effect, thereby setting the operation timing to the first operation unit 501. It can be suggested to the player. Therefore, even when the player does not know the timing of operating the effect button 118 in the non-notification effect, the player can operate the effect button 118 within a predetermined period. Thereby, the execution frequency of the production | presentation after the operation input in a non alerting | reporting effect can be raised, and a non alerting | reporting effect can be utilized effectively.

  Further, the second operation effect execution unit 520 makes it possible to execute a second operation effect based on an operation on the second operation unit 502 during the second operation possible period. The second operation effect is, for example, an operation lever effect that reflects the operation of the operation lever 120 in the effect. In addition, the operable operation effect execution unit 540 executes only the second operable operation effect that notifies that the second operable time period is set when the second operable time period is set.

  The second notification effect includes an effect for a predetermined period before receiving an operation from the player, and an effect based on an operation input after being received when an operation is received from the player within the predetermined period. The effect before accepting the operation from the player is a notification effect that prompts the player to operate the operation lever 120, for example, an image display on the main liquid crystal 104, an audio notification, or a lamp built in the operation lever 120. It is an effect using lighting.

  Further, the effect based on the player's operation input is an effect that is switched by an operation input from the operation lever 120, and specifically, an effect that is performed after the notification effect is ended. As described above, in the present embodiment, the notification effect that prompts the player to operate the operation lever 120 is performed, and after the operation is received from the player, the effect after the operation input is executed.

  In the second notification effect, if an operation input is not received from the player within a predetermined period, the notification effect is ended after the predetermined period has elapsed, and thereafter, an effect equivalent to the effect based on the operation input is not performed. Alternatively, an effect equivalent to the effect based on the operation input may be performed.

  In addition, the operable performance execution unit 540 does not perform a non-notification effect that does not prompt the player to operate the second operation unit 502. The non-notification effect is a reverse effect of the operation lever 120. In other words, in the effect using the operation lever 120, the operable effect execution unit 540 can execute only the notification effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, for the notification effect, both the first operation unit 501 (effect button 118) and the second operation unit 502 (operation lever 120) can be executed, and the non-notification effect (back effect). ) Can be executed only by the first operation unit 501 and cannot be executed by the second operation unit 502.

  In the effect using the cross key 119, the notification effect and the non-notification effect can be performed in the same manner as the effect using the effect button 118. However, in the present embodiment, the non-notifying effect is not performed in the effect using the cross key 119.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the non-notification effect using the second operation unit 502 is not performed, the non-notification effect can be unique to the first operation unit 501. For this reason, the 1st operation part 501 and the 2nd operation part 502 can be used for a respectively different use, and the interest of the pachinko game machine 100 using a some operation part can be improved.

  As described above, the first operable period setting unit 503, the second operable period setting unit 504, the first operation effect execution unit 510, the notification effect execution unit 511, the non-notification effect execution unit 512, the second operation effect execution unit 520, and The operable effect execution unit 540 is realized by the CPU 241 of the effect control unit 202a. That is, the CPU 241 executes various programs stored in the ROM 242, thereby realizing the functions of the respective units.

(Basic processing performed by pachinko machines)
Next, the contents of the basic processing that the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs to realize the above-described operation will be described.

(1. Basic processing performed by the main control unit)
First, basic processing performed by the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 201 described below is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executing a program stored in the ROM 212. First, timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 201 will be described.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process performed by the main control unit. When the supply of power is started, the main control unit 201 starts execution of a main process (not shown) including a startup process, a power-off monitoring process, and the like. The main control unit 201 continuously executes this main process while power is supplied. The main control unit 201 interrupts and executes a timer interrupt process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main process.

  In the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6, the main control unit 201 executes a random number update process for updating a random number used for various determinations performed by the main control unit 201 (step S601). Next, the main control unit 201 updates a winning random number, a design random number, a variation pattern random number, and the like in this random number update process.

  Then, the main control unit 201 executes switch processing for detecting by various switches (step S602). In this switch process, the main control unit 201 starts the start port switch process (see FIG. 7) for detecting the winning of a game ball to the start port (first start port 105, second start port 106), and plays the game to the gate 108. A gate switch process (not shown) for detecting the passage of the sphere is performed.

  In addition to the above, in the switch process, an upper big prize opening switch process (not shown) for detecting a winning of a game ball to the upper big prize opening 109a or a winning of a game ball to the lower big prize opening 109b is detected. There are a lower prize-winning opening switch process (not shown), a normal winning-aid opening switch process (not shown) for detecting a winning of a game ball to the normal winning opening 110, and the like. In the switch process, the main control unit 201 sets the RAM 213 in order to output a command indicating the detection results of various switches to the effect control unit 202a.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes symbol processing relating to special symbols and normal symbols (step S603). The symbol process includes a special symbol process (see FIG. 8) related to a special symbol and a normal symbol process (not shown) related to a normal symbol. In the symbol processing, the main control unit 201 sets a command indicating various determination results in the RAM 213 in order to output the command to the effect control unit 202a.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes an electric accessory process related to operation control of various electric accessories (step S604). For the electric game process, a normal electric game process (not shown) for controlling the operation of the normal electric game 107 and a big prize opening for controlling the operation of the upper big prize opening 109a or the lower big prize opening 109b. Processing (see FIGS. 16A and 16B). The main control unit 201 sets in the RAM 213 in order to output a command indicating the operation timing of the electric accessory to be operated to the effect supervising unit 202a in the electric agent processing.

  Then, the main control unit 201 executes a prize ball process related to a prize ball (step S605). In the winning ball process, the main control unit 201 determines a predetermined value by winning a game ball in the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the upper large winning port 109a, the lower large winning port 109b, the normal winning port 110, and the like. In order to output a prize ball command for instructing the payout of the number of prize balls to the prize ball control unit 203, it is set in the RAM 213.

  Then, the main control unit 201 executes an output process for outputting the command set in the RAM 213 to each of the effects supervising unit 202a or the like in each process of steps S601 to S605 (step S606), and ends the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 201 returns to the main process.

(Start-up switch processing)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a start port switch process performed by the main control unit. The start port switch process is a process content included in the switch process (see step S602 in FIG. 6). In the start port switch process, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first start port SW (switch) 221 is ON (step S701). When the first start port SW221 is OFF (step S701: No), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S707.

  If the first start port SW221 is ON (step S701: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the first hold number U1 indicating the number of hold information of the game balls won in the first start port 105 is less than 4 It is determined whether (U1 <4) or not (step S702). When the first hold number U1 is not less than 4 (step S702: No), that is, when the first hold number U1 is 4 or more, the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S707.

  When the first hold number U1 is less than 4 (step S702: Yes), the main control unit 201 adds “1” to the first hold number U1 (step S703), and the count value (random number value) of each random number counter. ) Is acquired and stored in the determination information storage area of the RAM 213 (step S704).

  Next, based on the stored determination information, the main control unit 201 executes a pre-determination process in which jackpot determination and variation pattern determination are performed in advance (step S705). Then, the main control unit 201 sets a hold command indicating hold information including determination information and a prior determination result in the RAM 213 (step S706). Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the second start port SW222 is ON (step S707). If the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S707: No), the main control unit 201 ends the start port switch process as it is.

  If the second start port SW222 is ON (step S707: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the second hold number U2 indicating the number of hold information of the game balls won at the second start port 106 is less than 4 It is determined whether (U2 <4) or not (step S708). When the second hold number U2 is not less than 4 (step S708: No), that is, when the second hold number U2 is 4 or more, the main control unit 201 ends the start port switch process as it is.

  When the second hold number U2 is less than 4 (step S708: Yes), the main control unit 201 adds “1” to the second hold number U2 (step S709), and the count value (random number value) of each random number counter. ) Is acquired and stored in the determination information storage area of the RAM 213 (step S710).

  Note that the main control unit 201 has a higher order of priority for the determination information acquired by winning the second start port 106 than the determination information acquired by winning the first start port 105. Remember me.

  Next, based on the stored determination information, the main control unit 201 executes pre-determination processing for performing jackpot determination and fluctuation pattern determination in advance (step S711), and holds hold information including the determination information and the pre-determination result. The hold command shown is set in the RAM 213 (step S712), and the start port switch process is terminated.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing performed by the main control unit. The special symbol process is a process content included in the symbol process (see step S603 in FIG. 6). In the special symbol process, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special game flag is ON (step S801). The special game is, for example, a big hit or a small hit. The special game flag is a flag indicating that the current game state is a big hit game state or a small hit game state.

  When the special game flag is ON (step S801: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is without displaying the special symbol in a variable manner. When the special game flag is OFF (step S801: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S802). When the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S802: Yes), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S811.

  When the special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner (step S802: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the second reservation number U2 is “1” or more (step S803). When the second hold number U2 is “0” (step S803: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S804).

  When the first reservation number U1 is “0” (step S804: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process. When the first hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S804: Yes), the main control unit 201 subtracts “1” from the first hold number U1 (step S805), and proceeds to step S807.

  In step S803, when the second hold number U2 is “1” or more (step S803: Yes), the main control unit 201 subtracts “1” from the second hold number U2 (step S806), and proceeds to step S807. Transition.

  Here, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot determination of the hold information (determination information) due to winning to the second start port 106, than the jackpot determination of the hold information (determination information) due to winning the first start port 105, The probability of winning a jackpot with a high degree of profit for the player is high, for example, the winning probability of 15R probability variable jackpot is high. For this reason, as shown in steps S <b> 803 to S <b> 806, the main control unit 201 displays the change display of the hold information due to winning at the second start port 106 from the change display of the hold information due to winning at the first start port 105. Also give priority.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes a jackpot determination process (see FIG. 9) including a jackpot symbol determination (step S807). Furthermore, the main control unit 201 refers to the determination result of the jackpot determination process, and executes a variation pattern determination process (see FIG. 13) for determining a variation pattern of the special symbol (step S808). Each determination result in the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern determination process is stored in the determination result storage area of the RAM 213 in each process.

  Next, the main control unit 201 starts the variable display of the special symbols on the first special symbol display unit 112a or the second special symbol display unit 112b based on the determined variation pattern (step S809). In step S809, the main control unit 201 variably displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 112b when the special symbol is variably displayed based on the jackpot determination by winning to the second starting port 106. In step S809, the main control unit 201 displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 112a variably when the special symbol is variably displayed based on the jackpot determination by winning the first starting port 105. Let

  Next, the main control unit 201 sets a change start command in the RAM 213 in order to cause the effect supervising unit 202a to start changing the decorative symbol display (step S810). The variation start command set in step S810 includes, for example, the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step S807, the determination result of the variation pattern determination process in step S808, and the like. Further, the change start command set in step S810 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process shown in step S606 of FIG. 6 is executed.

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the variation time (the variation time indicated by the variation pattern) has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the special symbol (step S811). When the fluctuation time has not elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display (step S811: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is.

  When the variation time has elapsed since the start of the variation display (step S811: Yes), the main control unit 201 displays the special symbol that is being subjected to variation display in either the first special symbol display unit 112a or the second special symbol display unit 112b. Stop (step S812) and set a change stop command in the RAM 213 (step S813). The change stop command set in step S813 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process shown in step S606 of FIG. 6 is executed. Next, the main control unit 201 executes a stop process (see FIGS. 15A and 15B) performed while the special symbol is stopped (step S814), and ends the special symbol process.

(Big hit judgment processing)
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process performed by the main control unit. The jackpot determination process is a process content included in the special symbol process (see step S807 in FIG. 8). In the jackpot determination process, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a high-probability gaming flag indicating that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (probability changing gaming state or latent probability gaming state) is ON ( Step S901).

  When the high probability game flag is ON (step S901: Yes), the main control unit 201 selects a high probability jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10-2), which is a high probability jackpot determination table (step S902). ). When the high probability game flag is OFF (step S901: No), that is, when the current game state is the low probability game state (normal game state), the main control unit 201 uses the low probability jackpot determination table. A certain low probability jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10A) is selected (step S903).

  Then, the main control unit 201 uses the tables selected in step S902 and step S903, and the determination value corresponding to each hit random number of the determination information (determination information set with the highest priority) to be determined Jackpot determination is performed to determine whether or not they match (step S904).

  Then, the main control unit 201 sets the jackpot determination result in the determination result storage area of the RAM 213 (step S905), and determines whether or not the jackpot determination result is a jackpot (step S906). When the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S906: Yes), the main control unit 201 uses the symbol determination table corresponding to the winning start opening to determine which type of jackpot (15R) included in the determination information. Symbol determination is performed to determine whether the determination value corresponds to the probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot or latent probability jackpot (step S907).

  In the symbol determination, the first symbol determination table is used for the winning ball to the first starting port 105, and the second symbol determination table is used for the winning ball to the second starting port 106. Then, the main control unit 201 sets the jackpot symbol representing the symbol determination result in the determination result storage area of the RAM 213 (step S908), and ends the jackpot determination process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is not a big hit in step S906 (step S906: No), the main control unit 201 performs a small hit determination (step S909). Then, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is a small hit (step S910). When it is not a small hit (step S910: No), the main control unit 201 sets a symbol indicating a loss in the determination result storage area of the RAM 213 (step S911), and ends the big hit determination process. When it is a small hit (step S910: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the small hit symbol in the determination result storage area of the RAM 213 (step S912), and ends the big hit determination process.

(Example of jackpot determination table)
Here, an example of the jackpot determination table stored in the ROM 212 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10A and 10B. FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an example of a low probability jackpot determination table. FIG. 10-2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a high probability jackpot determination table.

  The low-probability jackpot determination table At1 and the high-probability jackpot determination table At2 are associated with predetermined determination values for determining the jackpot from the range “0 to 399” that can be taken by the jackpot random number. In the jackpot determination, the winning probability for the jackpot can be determined by the number of determination values associated with each. For example, in the low probability jackpot determination table At1, the determination value “7 (one)” is assigned to the jackpot. In the high probability jackpot determination table At2, the determination value “0 to 7 (8 pieces)” is assigned to the jackpot.

  If the high-probability gaming flag indicating the high-probability gaming state is set to OFF at the time of jackpot determination (in the case of a low-probability gaming state), the low-probability jackpot determination table At1 is used. On the other hand, when the high-probability gaming flag is set to ON at the time of hit determination (in the case of a high-probability gaming state), the high-probability jackpot determination table At2 is used. The pachinko gaming machine 100 determines that the jackpot random number acquired at the time of starting winning matches the determination value, determines that it has won the jackpot, and determines that it is lost when the jackpot determination random number does not match the determination value. .

  The range that can be taken by the jackpot random number acquired at the time of starting winning is any value from “0 to 399”. For this reason, the winning probability (hit probability) when the jackpot determination is performed using the low probability jackpot determination table At1 is 1/400. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination is performed using the high probability jackpot determination table At2, the winning probability (jackpot probability) is 1/50 (8/400).

  As described above, when the high probability game flag is set to ON, it is easier to win a big hit than when the high probability game flag is set to OFF.

  In FIG. 10-1 and FIG. 10-2, the range that the random number can take is “0 to 399” for convenience of explanation, but actually, for example, a range of 0 to tens of thousands is taken. Also, the determination value indicating the jackpot is a number corresponding to the range that the jackpot random number can take, for example, the jackpot probability at low probability is 1/400, and the jackpot probability at high probability is 1/50. .

(Example of small hit determination table)
FIG. 10C is a diagram illustrating an example of the small hit determination table. In FIG. 10C, the small hit determination table At3 is associated with a predetermined determination value for determining small hits in the range “0 to 99” that the small hit random number can take. In the small hit determination table At3, the determination value “9 (one)” is assigned as the small hit win in the range “0 to 99” that the small hit random number can take. For this reason, the winning probability for the small hit when the small hit determination is performed using the small hit determination table At3 is 1/100.

  In FIG. 10-3, the range that the random number can take is “0 to 99” for convenience of explanation, but actually, for example, a range of 0 to tens of thousands is taken. In addition, for the determination value indicating the small hit, for example, a number corresponding to a possible range of the small hit random number is taken so that the small hit probability is 1/100.

(Example of symbol determination table)
Next, the symbol determination table stored in the ROM 212 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a symbol determination table used for symbol determination based on a winning at the first start opening. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a symbol determination table used for symbol determination based on a winning at the second starting port.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, in the first symbol determination table Zt1 and the second symbol determination table Zt2, a predetermined determination value is associated with each jackpot symbol. The first symbol determination table Zt1 is used for symbol determination based on winning in the first starting port 105. On the other hand, the second symbol determination table Zt2 is used for symbol determination based on winning in the second starting port 106.

  The “big hit symbol” shown in the first symbol determination table Zt1 and the second symbol determination table Zt2 indicates the type of special symbol to be stopped (the type of jackpot). In the first symbol determination table Zt1 and the second symbol determination table Zt2, for convenience of explanation, “type of jackpot (presence / absence of balls)” is described. The “bonus type” is the content of the jackpot indicated by the jackpot symbol, and indicates the number of rounds to open the upper big prize opening 109a or the lower big prize opening 109b and the presence / absence of a game.

  Specifically, when the jackpot of the jackpot symbol A is executed, 15 rounds of balls can be released, and the game is controlled with high probability until 84 fluctuations have elapsed after the jackpot game (in the figure) Described as "high probability"). In addition, when the jackpot of the jackpot symbol A is executed, a time-short game is added until 80 fluctuations have elapsed after the jackpot game (described as “number of times the clock is shortened” in the figure).

  When the jackpot of the jackpot symbol B is executed, 7 rounds of balls can be released, and the game is controlled with high probability until 84 fluctuations have elapsed after the jackpot game. Also, when the jackpot of the jackpot symbol B is executed, a time-saving game is added until 80 fluctuations have elapsed after the jackpot game.

  When the jackpot of the jackpot symbol C is executed, for example, the big winning opening 109 is opened short for two rounds. The short opening is, for example, 0.1 seconds. Since there is almost no winning in the big winning opening 109 at the time of short opening, it is not expected to appear. Further, the game is controlled with high probability until 84 fluctuations have elapsed after the jackpot game. In the case of the jackpot symbol C, the time-saving game is not added after the jackpot game.

  In the first symbol determination table Zt1 shown in FIG. 11, a determination value of “0 to 34 (35 pieces)” in the range of “0 to 99” is assigned to the 15R probability variation big hit. That is, of the jackpot, the ratio of winning the 15R probability variable jackpot is 35% (= 35/100).

  Further, in the first symbol determination table Zt1, the determination value “35 to 59 (25 pieces)” is assigned to the 7R probability variation big hit. That is, of the jackpot, the ratio of winning the 7R probability variable jackpot is 25% (= 25/100). Similarly, the percentage of winning big wins is 40%.

  In the second symbol determination table Zt2 shown in FIG. 12, the winning percentage for the latent probability is 0%. In the second symbol determination table Zt2, the ratio of winning the 15R probability variation jackpot with a high degree of profit for the player is higher than that in the first symbol determination table Zt1 shown in FIG. Thus, the ratio of winning the big hit with a low probability of profit for the player is lower than that in the first symbol determination table Zt1. That is, the symbol determination based on winning at the second starting port 106 is a determination that makes it easier for the player to win a jackpot that has a higher profit level than the symbol determination based on winning at the first starting port 105, that is, for the player. This is an advantageous decision.

  In the short-time gaming state, in most cases, symbol determination using the second symbol determination table Zt2 is performed by the support function of the ordinary electric accessory 107. In the short-time gaming state, when there is no holding information due to winning at the second starting port 106 and only holding information due to winning at the first starting port 105 is stored, the first symbol determination Symbol determination using the table Zt1 is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the range that the jackpot symbol random number can take is set to “0 to 99” for convenience of explanation, but this is only an example, and actually, for example, a range of 0 to tens of thousands is used. In addition, each jackpot type judgment value is also a number corresponding to each ratio.

(Fluctuation pattern judgment processing)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern determination process performed by the main control unit. The variation pattern determination process is a process content included in the special symbol process (see step S808 in FIG. 8). In the variation pattern determination process, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the determination result of the hit determination in the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 9) is a jackpot (step S1301).

  When it is not a big hit (step S1301: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S1302). When it is not a small hit (step S1302: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a short time gaming flag indicating a short time gaming state is ON (step S1303). When the time-short game flag is OFF (step S1303: No), the main control unit 201 selects a normal-time variation pattern table (described as “normal-time loss table” in the drawing) (see FIG. 14-1). (Step S1304), the process proceeds to Step S1309.

  When the time / short game flag is ON (step S1303: Yes), the main control unit 201 selects the time / short time loss variation pattern table (described as “time / short time loss table” in the drawing) (see FIG. 14-2). (Step S1305), the process proceeds to Step S1309.

  In step S1301, when it is a big hit (step S1301: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is a latent big hit (step S1306). When it is a big hit (step S1306: Yes) or when it is a small hit in step S1302 (step S1302: Yes), the main control unit 201 displays a special variation pattern table (described as “special table” in the figure). (See FIG. 14-4) is selected (step S1307), and the process proceeds to step S1309.

  In step S1306, when it is not the latent probability big hit (step S1306: No), that is, when the probability variation big hit of either 15R probability variation big hit or 7R probability variation big hit, the main control unit 201 changes the jackpot variation pattern table (in the figure). (Refer to FIG. 14-3) is selected (step S1308).

  Then, the main control unit 201 performs variation pattern determination using the selected variation pattern table to determine which variation pattern determination value corresponds to the variation pattern random number of the current determination information (step S1309). Then, the main control unit 201 sets this determination result in the determination result storage area of the RAM 213 (step S1310), and ends the variation pattern determination process.

(Example of variation pattern table)
Next, an example of the variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 14A is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal-time variation pattern table used for a loss in a normal gaming state. FIG. 14-2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a short-time loss variation pattern table used for a loss in the short-time gaming state. FIG. 14C is a diagram of an example of a jackpot variation pattern table used for jackpots. FIG. 14-4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special variation pattern table that is used at the time of winning the big hit or winning the small hit.

  As shown in FIGS. 14-1 to 14-4, each variation pattern table Ht 1, Ht 2, Ht 3, and Ht 4 is determined as a variation pattern so that one variation pattern among a plurality of variation patterns is selected. A value is associated.

  The variation pattern Hp defines the variation mode of the special symbol, for example, defines a period during which the special symbol is varied (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”). In FIGS. 14-1 to 14-4, for the convenience of explanation, the effect contents corresponding to the change patterns are shown in parentheses in each change pattern.

  The variation patterns include variation patterns Hp11, Hp12, Hp13, Hp14, Hp2, Hp3, Hp4, Hp5, and Hp6. Each variation pattern Hp is associated with a determination value in the range of “0 to 99”.

  The fluctuation patterns Hp11 (13 seconds), Hp12 (8 seconds), and Hp13 (3 seconds) are all fluctuation patterns in which a normal loss effect is performed. Among the determination values in the range of “0 to 99”, start It is selected when the determination value acquired at the time of winning is “0 to 83 (84)”. The variation patterns Hp11, Hp12, and Hp13 are selected according to the number of hold information.

  Among the variation patterns Hp11, Hp12, and Hp13, when the number of reservations is “1 or less”, the variation pattern Hp11 is selected. When the number of reservations is “2”, the variation pattern Hp12 is selected and the number of reservations is “3 or more”. In this case, the fluctuation pattern Hp13 is selected. With such a configuration, when a large number of reserves are stored, it is possible to make a quick game and to make a lot of jackpot determinations.

  Moreover, the fluctuation patterns Hp2, Hp3, Hp4, Hp5, and Hp6 are fluctuation patterns in which a specific effect is performed. The fluctuation pattern Hp2 is a fluctuation pattern in which normal reach is performed. The fluctuation pattern Hp3 is a fluctuation pattern in which low reliability reach is performed. The fluctuation pattern Hp4 is a fluctuation pattern in which medium reliability reach is performed. The fluctuation pattern Hp5 is a fluctuation pattern in which high reliability reach is performed. The variation pattern Hp6 is a variation pattern in which an effect suggesting entering the latent mode is performed.

  Also, in the short-time loss variation pattern table Ht2 shown in FIG. 14B, any one of the variation patterns Hp11, Hp14, Hp3, Hp4, and Hp5 is selected. The fluctuation patterns Hp11 and Hp14 are fluctuation patterns for performing a normal loss effect. One of the variation patterns Hp11 and Hp14 is selected according to the second number of reservations due to winning in the second starting port 106. Specifically, in the normal loss variation in the short-time gaming state, the variation pattern Hp14 having a variation time of 1 second is selected from among the variation patterns Hp11 and Hp14 when the second holding number is 2 or more. In this case, the fluctuation pattern Hp11 having a fluctuation time of 13 seconds is selected.

  In the short / short time fluctuation pattern table Ht2, the selection ratio of normal loss is “94/100”, and “84/100” in the normal time fluctuation pattern table Ht1 (see FIG. 14-1). Higher than In the short-time gaming state, since the support function of the ordinary electric accessory 107 is added, the second reservation number often becomes 2 or more. For this reason, in the short-time game state, in addition to shortening the variation time, making the reach effect difficult, it is possible to make a quick game, that is, increase the frequency of jackpot determination. In addition, the reach production in the short-time gaming state can be made more reliable than the reach production in the normal gaming state, and the player can be raised when the reach production is performed in the short-time gaming state. .

  On the other hand, when the second hold number due to winning at the second start port 106 is 1 or less, the fluctuation pattern Hp11 having a variation time of 13 seconds regardless of the first hold number due to winning at the first start port 105. Is to be selected. Here, when the second hold number becomes 0 and the first hold number is 1 or more, the variation by the jackpot symbol determination that has a low profit level for the player based on the first hold information is started.

  In order to reduce the frequency of jackpot symbol determination with a low level of profit for such a player, when the second number of holdings is 1 or less, by performing a 13-second fluctuation by the fluctuation pattern Hp11, The time for winning a prize to 106 is earned. From the viewpoint of earning time for winning the prize at the second starting port 106, a fluctuation time longer than 13 seconds may be used in the normal loss fluctuation in which the second holding number is 1 or less.

  In the jackpot variation pattern table Ht3 shown in FIG. 14C, any one of the variation patterns Hp2, Hp3, Hp4, and Hp5 is selected. In the big hit variation pattern table Ht3, the variation pattern Hp5 in which the high-reliability reach effect is performed is selected at the highest rate (50/100).

  In the special variation pattern table Ht4 shown in FIG. 14-4, a predetermined determination value is associated with the variation pattern Hp6. In the special variation pattern table Ht4, only the variation pattern Hp6 can be selected.

  In the variation pattern tables Ht1, Ht2, Ht3, and Ht4, the total number of variation patterns Hp is nine for convenience of explanation, but actually, for example, hundreds of variation patterns Hp are stored. Has been.

(Processing during stoppage)
FIG. 15A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating the in-stop process performed by the main control unit. FIG. 15-2 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating the in-stop process performed by the main control unit. The stopped process is a process content included in the special symbol process (see step S814 in FIG. 8).

  In the stop process, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the hourly gaming flag indicating the hourly gaming state is ON (step S1501). When the time-saving game flag is not ON (step S1501: No), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1506.

  When the short-time game flag is ON (step S1501: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the short-time game counter J indicating the remaining number of short-time game states as a new short-time game counter J ( Step S1502). The short-time game counter J indicates the remaining number of games in the short-time game state, and is a numerical value set to 80 after a big hit. Then, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the time-saving game counter J is “0” (step S1503).

  When the time-saving game counter J is “0” (step S1503: Yes), that is, when 80 fluctuations of the time-saving continuation count have elapsed after the end of the jackpot, the main control unit 201 turns the time-saving game flag OFF (step S1504). Then, the main control unit 201 executes a right-handed notification end process for turning off the right-handed display unit 112e (step S1505), and proceeds to step S1506.

  In step S1503, when the time-saving game counter J is not “0” (step S1503: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a high-probability game flag indicating a high-probability game state is ON (step S1503). S1506). When the high probability game flag is OFF (step S1506: No), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1510. When the high probability game flag is ON (step S1506: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a new high probability game counter by subtracting “1” from the high probability game counter X indicating the remaining number of times of the high probability game state. X is set (step S1507).

  Specifically, the high probability game counter X indicates the remaining number of games in the high probability game state, and is a numerical value set to, for example, 84 times after the jackpot.

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the high probability game counter X is “0” (step S1508). If the high probability game counter X is “0” (step S1508: Yes), That is, when 84 fluctuations have elapsed after the big hit, the high probability game flag is turned off (step S1509), and the process proceeds to step S1510.

  When the high-probability game counter X is not “0” (step S1508: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S1510).

  When the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S1510: Yes), the main control unit 201 executes a right-handed notification start process for lighting the right-handed display unit 112e that prompts a right-handed notification (step S1511). .

  Then, the main control unit 201 sets the time-saving game counter J and the high probability game counter X to “0” (step S1512). Next, the main control unit 201 turns off the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag (step S1513), and turns on the special game flag (step S1514). Then, the main control unit 201 sets an opening command in the RAM 213 (step S1515), starts a jackpot opening (step S1516), and ends the stop process.

  In step S1510, when the stopped special symbol is not a jackpot symbol (step S1510: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the stopped special symbol is a small bonus symbol (step S1517). When the stopped special symbol is a small hit symbol (step S1517: Yes), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1514. If the stopped special symbol is not a small hit symbol (step S1517: No), the suspended process is terminated as it is.

(Large winnings processing)
FIG. 16A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating a special prize opening process performed by the main control unit. FIG. 16-2 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating the special winning opening process performed by the main control unit. The big prize opening process is a process content included in the electric accessory process (step S604 in FIG. 6).

  In the big prize opening process, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special game flag indicating that the big hit game or the small hit game is ON (step S1601). When the special game flag is OFF (step S1601: No), the process is ended as it is. When the special game flag is ON (step S1601: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game is being opened (step S1602). The opening is a predetermined period before the special winning opening 109 is opened.

  When opening is in progress (step S1602: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the opening period has elapsed (step S1603). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S1603: NO), the main control unit 201 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  When the opening period has elapsed (step S1603: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets an operation pattern (step S1604). In the operation pattern setting, the number of rounds for opening the big winning opening 109 and the operation pattern of the big winning opening 109 are set according to the big hit or the small win.

  In the operation pattern setting, for example, in the case of 15R jackpot, the number of rounds is set to 15 rounds, and an operation pattern of 30 seconds per round is set. Further, in the case of a big hit, the number of rounds is set to 2 and an operation pattern of 1 round for 0.1 seconds is set. In the case of small hits, the number of rounds is set to one round, and an operation pattern in which one round is 0.1 second × 2 times is set in the RAM 213. The big winning opening 109 is opened in substantially the same opening manner between the latent big hit and the small hit.

  After step S1604, the main control unit 201 sets the winning count value C to the big winning opening 109 in each round to “0” (step S1605). The main control unit 201 adds “1” to the number of rounds R (step S1606), and sets a round progress command in the RAM 213 to cause the production control unit 202a to start the production of the next round (step S1607). Further, the main control unit 201 controls the special prize opening solenoid 232 to open the special prize opening 109 (step S1608), and proceeds to step S1611.

  In step S1602, when the opening is not in progress (step S1602: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not ending is in progress (step S1609). “Ending” means a predetermined production period after the operation of the special winning opening 109 ends. If the ending is in progress (step S1609: YES), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1618. When the ending is not in progress (step S1609: NO), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S1610). When the special winning opening 109 is not being opened (step S1610: No), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1605.

  When the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S1610: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the opening period has elapsed (step S1611). The elapse of the opening period means that a predetermined period (30 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses from the start of opening of the special winning opening 109. In step S1611, when the open period has elapsed (step S1611: Yes), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1613.

  When the release period has not elapsed (step S1611: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning count value C of the game ball to the big winning opening 109 is a specified number (for example, “10”). (Step S1612). When the winning count value C is a specified number (step S1612: Yes), the main control unit 201 closes the big winning opening 109 (step S1613). When the winning count value C is not the specified number (step S1612: No), the main control unit 201 ends the big winning opening process.

  After step S1613, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the current round R has reached the maximum round Rmax (step S1614). When the current round R is not the maximum round Rmax (step S1614: No), the main control unit 201 ends the big prize opening process. When the current round R is the maximum round Rmax (step S1614: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets an ending command in the RAM 213 (step S1615).

  The ending command is a command for causing the production control unit 202a to perform an ending production. After step S1615, the main control unit 201 starts ending (step S1616). Then, the main control unit 201 sets the round number R to “0” (step S1617), and determines whether or not the ending period has elapsed (step S1618). When the ending period has elapsed (step S1618: YES), the main control unit 201 executes a gaming state setting process (see FIG. 17) (step S1619).

  Next, the main control unit 201 turns off the special game flag (step S1620), performs a right-handed notification end process for turning off the right-handed display unit 112e (step S1621), and ends the big prize opening process. When the ending period has not elapsed (step S1618: No), the main control unit 201 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

(Game state setting process)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process performed by the main control unit. The game state setting process is a process content included in the big prize opening process (see step S1619 in FIG. 16-2).

  In the game state setting process, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a small hit is made (step S1701). If it is a small hit (step S1701: Yes), the gaming state setting process is terminated. When it is not a small hit (step S1701: No), the main control unit 201 turns on a high probability game flag indicating a high probability game state (step S1702). Then, the main control unit 201 sets the high probability game counter X to “84” (step S1703).

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is a probable big hit (step S1704). When it is not a probable big hit (step S1704: No), the main control unit 201 ends the gaming state setting process. When it is a promising big hit (step S1704: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a time-short game flag indicating ON in a time-short game state to ON (step S1705).

  Then, the main control unit 201 sets the time-saving game counter J to “80” (step S1706). Next, the main control unit 201 executes a right-handed notification start process for lighting the right-handed display part 112e (step S1707), and ends the gaming state setting process.

(2. Processing performed by the Director of Production)
Next, the process performed by the effect supervising unit 202a of the effect control unit 202 will be described. Each process performed by the production control unit 202a described below is performed, for example, when the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes a program stored in the ROM 242.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an effect timer interrupt process performed by the effect control unit. The production supervision unit 202a continuously performs a predetermined main production process (not shown) during activation, and performs an production timer interruption process shown in FIG. 18 for a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) for this main production process. ) Interrupt execution.

  In the effect timer interruption process, the effect control unit 202a performs an operation reception process (see FIG. 19) for setting a command indicating that the effect button 118 and the cross key 119 have received an operation from the player. (Step S1801). And the production supervision part 202a performs a command reception process (refer FIG. 20) (step S1802).

  Next, the effect supervising unit 202a performs processing during change effect (see FIG. 28) performed during the change effect (step S1803). And the production supervision part 202a performs a command transmission process (step S1804), and complete | finishes an effect timer interruption process. In the command transmission process, a command set in each storage area of the RAM 243 is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c in the command reception process, the operation reception process, the process of changing effects, and the like. . When the production supervision unit 202a finishes the production timer interruption process, the production control unit 202a returns to the main production process.

(Operation reception process)
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the operation reception processing. The operation acceptance process is a process content included in the effect timer interruption process (see step S1801 in FIG. 18).

  In the operation reception process, the effect supervising unit 202a determines whether or not the effect button 118 is ON (step S1901). When the production button 118 is OFF (step S1901: No), the production supervision unit 202a proceeds to step S1903. If the effect button 118 is ON (step S1901: Yes), an effect button command is set in the RAM 243 (step S1902).

  Next, the production control unit 202a determines whether or not the operation lever 120 is ON (step S1903). When the operation lever 120 is OFF (step S1903: No), the production supervision unit 202a ends the operation reception process. When the operation lever 120 is ON (step S1903: Yes), the production control unit 202a sets the operation lever command in the RAM 243 (step S1904), and ends the operation reception process.

  In the above-described operation reception process, the case where the operation on the effect button 118 and the operation lever 120 is received has been described. Similarly, when the operation on the cross key 119 is received, the effect supervising unit 202 a A cross key command is set in the RAM 243.

(Command reception processing)
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the command reception processing. The command reception process is a process content included in the effect timer interrupt process (see step S1802 in FIG. 18).

  In the command receiving process, the effect supervising unit 202a determines whether or not a hold command (see FIG. 7) has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S2001). When the hold command has not been received (step S2001: No), the production supervision unit 202a proceeds to step S2004. When the hold command is received (step S2001: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a updates the hold information stored in the RAM 243 (step S2002). And the production supervision part 202a performs the holding | maintenance effect process for performing a holding effect (step S2003).

  And the production supervision part 202a determines whether the change start command (refer FIG. 8) was received from the main control part 201 (step S2004). If the change start command has not been received (step S2004: No), the production supervision unit 202a proceeds to step S2006. When the change start command is received (step S2004: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a performs an effect determination process (see FIG. 21) for determining the effect contents of the effect to be executed (step S2005).

  Then, the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a change stop command (see FIG. 8) has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S2006). When the change stop command has not been received (step S2006: No), the production supervision unit 202a proceeds to step S2008. When the change stop command is received (step S2006: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a performs an effect end process (see FIG. 29) for ending the effect being executed and setting the effect mode (step S2007), and step S2008. Migrate to

  In step S2008, the production control unit 202a determines whether or not an opening command (see FIG. 15-2) is received from the main control unit 201 (step S2008). When the opening command has not been received (step S2008: No), the process proceeds to step S2010.

  When the opening command is received (step S2008: Yes), the effect supervising unit 202a performs a jackpot effect pattern selection process for selecting a jackpot effect (step S2009).

  And the production supervision part 202a determines whether the round progress command (refer FIG. 16-1) was received from the main control part 201 (step S2010). When the round progress command has not been received (step S2010: No), the production control unit 202a proceeds to step S2012. When the round progress command is received (step S2010: Yes), the effect supervising unit 202a performs a round effect progress process for performing an effect corresponding to the advanced jackpot game round (step S2011).

  And the production supervision part 202a determines whether the ending command (refer FIG. 16-2) was received from the main control part 201 (step S2012). When the ending command has not been received (step S2012: No), the effect supervision unit 202a ends the command reception process. When the ending command is received (step S2012: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a performs an ending effect pattern selection process for selecting an ending effect to be performed when the jackpot effect ends (step S2013), and ends the command reception process. .

(Production decision processing)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect determination process performed by the effect control unit. The effect determination process is a process content included in the command reception process (see FIG. 20). In the effect determination process, the effect control unit 202a analyzes the variation start command (see FIG. 8) received in the command reception process (step S2101), and determines the determination result of the jackpot determination, the determination result of the variation pattern determination, and the gaming state. Get the information shown.

  Then, the production supervision unit 202a subtracts “1” from the number of reservations (step S2102). Next, the effect supervising unit 202a refers to the mode flag indicating the current effect mode using the effect mode table (see FIG. 30) (step S2103). And the production | presentation supervision part 202a performs the variation production pattern selection process which selects the variation production pattern which shows the content of the variation production using the variation production pattern table (refer FIG. 22) (step S2104).

  Next, the production control unit 202a performs an operation production selection process (see FIG. 24) (step S2105). Then, the effect supervision unit 202a performs a notice effect selection process for selecting a notice effect such as a step-up effect and a cut-in effect using a not-shown notice effect selection table (step S2106). Then, the effect supervising unit 202a sets a variable effect start command for instructing various selected effects to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c in the RAM 243 (step S2107), and performs effect determination processing. finish.

(Example of variation production pattern table)
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation effect pattern table. As illustrated in FIG. 22, the variation effect pattern table Et is associated with the variation pattern and the variation effect pattern, for example, in a one-to-one relationship. Corresponding variation effect patterns Ep11 to Ep14 are associated with the normal loss variation patterns Hp11 to Hp14, respectively.

  The fluctuation pattern Hp2 is a fluctuation pattern for performing a normal reach effect, and is associated with the change effect pattern Ep2. Similarly, the variation patterns Hp3, Hp4, Hp5, and Hp6 are associated with the corresponding variation effect patterns, and an effect corresponding to each variation effect pattern is performed.

  When any of the variation effect patterns Ep2, Ep3, Ep4, and Ep5 is selected, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a reach effect according to the selected variation pattern. When the determination result of the jackpot is lost, the pachinko gaming machine 100 causes the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed at the losing eyes after the reach effect to confirm the loss. Further, in the case of a big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbols with a double eye after the reach effect, and determines the big hit.

  Further, in the case of the variation effect pattern Ep6, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a latent mode suggestion effect that suggests that there is a possibility of entering the latent mode. When the jackpot determination result is a loss, the pachinko gaming machine 100 determines that it will not enter the latent mode after the latent mode suggestion effect (gase effect). Further, in the case of a big hit or a small hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect of entering the latent mode after the latent mode suggestion effect. In the case of the variation effect pattern Ep6, the reach effect is not performed, but the reach effect may be performed.

  In the variation effect pattern table Et, the variation effect patterns are associated with the variation patterns in a one-to-one relationship, but those associated in a one-to-multiple relationship may be used. In this case, a determination value is assigned to each of a plurality of changeable effect patterns that can be selected for one change pattern, and the effect managing unit 202a acquires a random number for determining the changeable effect pattern, and the random number It is only necessary to select one variation effect pattern from among a plurality of variation effect patterns by performing a coincidence determination with the determination value.

(Example of timing of operation effects)
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the timing of the operation effect. FIG. 23 shows the timing at which an operation effect can be executed for each variation effect pattern. Execution is to be executed based on the determination result of the presence or absence of execution. For example, in the change effect pattern Ep11, the notification button effect 301 can be executed at the timing T1. In addition, about change effect pattern Ep12, Ep13, Ep14, since change time is short, suppose that notification button effect 301 is not performed, but notification button effect 301 is performed about change effect pattern Ep12 which has a change time of 8 seconds. It may be possible. Further, the back button effect 302 is not performed in the change effect pattern Ep11 or the change effect patterns Ep12, Ep13, Ep14.

  Further, for example, in the variation effect patterns Ep3 and Ep4, the notification button effect 301 can be executed at the timings T1, T2, and T3, and the back button effect 302 can be executed at the timing T11. In the change effect pattern Ep5, the notification button effect 301 can be executed at the timings T1, T2, T3, and T4, and the back button effect 302 can be executed at the timings T11 and T12. In the fluctuation effect pattern Ep5, either the notification button effect 301 or the operation lever effect 303 can be executed at the timing T4.

  As described above, the timing at which the operation effect can be executed is set in advance for each variation effect pattern Ep. It should be noted that the number of timings for performing the operation effects and the number of variation patterns shown in FIG. 23 are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

(Operation effect selection process)
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an operation effect selection process performed by the effect control unit. The operation effect selection process is a process content included in the effect determination process (see FIG. 21). In the effect determining process, the effect supervising unit 202a refers to the current variation effect pattern selected in the variation effect pattern selection process (see FIG. 21), which is the variation pattern set in the RAM 243 (step S2401).

  Then, the effect supervising unit 202a determines whether or not the normal button effect is to be performed at each timing at which the normal button effect can be executed in the current variation effect pattern (step S2402). In determining the normal button effect, the effect control unit 202a uses a normal button effect determination table (see FIG. 25). In step S2402, the determination as to whether or not to execute the normal button effect is shown. For example, there are a plurality of timings at which the normal effect can be executed for the variable effect patterns Ep2 to Ep6. In this case, it is determined whether or not the normal performance is executed for each of the plurality of timings.

  Next, the effect supervising unit 202a determines whether or not the current variation effect pattern is the variation effect pattern Ep5 capable of executing the operation lever effect (step S2403). If the current variation effect pattern is not the variation effect pattern Ep5 (step S2403: NO), the effect supervision unit 202a proceeds to step S2405.

  If the current variation effect pattern is the variation effect pattern Ep5 (step S2403: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a performs the notification button effect (normal button effect or surprise button effect) in the operation effect at timing T4 (see FIG. 23); It is determined whether the operation lever effect is to be performed (step S2404). In determining the operation effect, the effect control unit 202a uses an operation effect determination table (see FIG. 26).

  Next, the production control unit 202a determines whether or not the current variation is a big hit (step S2405). If the current variation is not a big hit (step S2405: NO), the production supervision unit 202a proceeds to step S2407. If the current variation is a big hit (step S2405: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a determines whether or not to perform the back button effect (step S2406). In determining the back button effect, the effect supervising unit 202a uses a back button effect determination table (see FIG. 27).

  Here, in the present embodiment, the back button effect is performed only when the jackpot is confirmed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed when the player loses, for example, as an effect indicating the reliability for the jackpot. Also good. In this case, without performing the determination in step S2405, in step S2406, for example, with reference to the current variation effect pattern, the content of the effect in the back button effect may be determined based on the current variation effect pattern. Next, the production control unit 202a sets the determination results of the respective determinations in the RAM 243 (step S2407), and ends the operation production selection process.

(Example of normal button effect determination table)
FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal button effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 25, in the normal button effect determination table Bt, the presence / absence of the normal button effect and the determination value are set so that either one is selected for the presence / absence of the normal button effect at each timing for each variation effect pattern. It is associated. The timing is T1, T2, T3 in order from the earliest (see FIG. 23).

  At each timing, the ratio of performing the normal button effect is set higher as the timing is earlier. Thereby, it can suppress that a player's sense of expectation falls in the beginning of change. Also, in the normal button effect determination table Bt, the higher the ratio of performing the normal button effect at each timing, the higher the expected change effect pattern.

  The change effect pattern Ep5 will be described as an example. The ratio of performing the normal button effect at the timing T1 is 90/100, the ratio of performing the normal button effect at the timing T2 is 80/100, and the normal button effect at the timing T3. The ratio of performing is 70/100.

  In the case of the variation effect pattern Ep5, since either the normal button effect (including the surprise button effect) or the operation lever effect is always performed at the timing T4, the normal button effect at the timing T4 in the normal button effect determination table Bt. The determination value about the presence or absence of is not stored.

  In the determination of the normal button effect, the normal button effect determination table Bt considering the jackpot determination result may be used. Specifically, a normal button effect determination table Bt for losing and a normal button effect determination table Bt for jackpot with a high ratio of performing the normal button effect at each timing are prepared, and according to the determination result of the jackpot The normal button effect may be determined using the other table.

  In the present embodiment, the surprise button effect can be executed only at timing T4, but can also be executed at timings T1, T2, and T3. In this case, a determination value may be assigned so that a surprise button effect can be selected at each timing T1, T2, and T3 of the normal button effect determination table Bt.

(Example of operation effect determination table)
FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 26, the operation effect determination table St is a normal button effect, a surprise button so that one of a normal button effect, a surprise button effect, and an operation lever effect is selected for each jackpot or for each loss. A determination value is associated with the effect and the operation lever effect. The effect supervision unit 202a determines the operation effect using the operation effect determination table St at the timing T4, thereby selecting any one of the normal button effect, the surprise button effect, and the operation lever effect.

  Further, by using the operation effect determination table St, in the case of a big hit, the operation lever effect is selected at the highest rate, the surprise button effect is selected at the next highest rate, and the normal button effect is selected at the lowest rate. Is done. In the case of a loss, the normal button effect is selected at the highest rate, the surprise button effect is selected at the next highest rate, and the operation lever effect is selected at the lowest rate. For this reason, in the order of the operation lever effect, the surprise button effect, and the normal button effect, the effect with high expectation for the jackpot is achieved.

(Example of back button effect determination table)
FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of the back button effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 27, the back button effect determination table Ut includes the presence / absence of the back button effect and the determination value so that either one is selected for the presence / absence of the back button effect at each timing for each variation effect pattern. Are associated. In the back button effect determination table Ut, the ratio of performing the back button effect is set higher for the variation effect pattern having a higher expectation.

(Processing during fluctuation production)
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the changing effect processing performed by the effect control unit. The process during the fluctuation effect is a process content included in the effect timer interruption process (see FIG. 18). In the variation effect processing shown in FIG. 28, the operation effect processing during the variation effect will be described.

  In the changing effect processing, the effect supervising unit 202a determines whether it is the start timing of the notification button effect (normal button effect or surprise button effect) (step S2801). When it is not the start timing of the notification button effect (step S2801: No), the effect supervising unit 202a proceeds to step S2803.

  When it is the start timing of the notification button effect (step S2801: Yes), the effect control unit 202a sets the operation data of the notification button effect in the RAM 243 (step S2802). The operation data of the notification button effect is data for lighting a lamp built in the effect button 118 or moving the pressing surface of the effect button 118 upward in the case of a surprise button effect.

  And the production supervision part 202a determines whether it is the start timing of a back button production (step S2803). If it is not the start timing of the back button effect (step S2803: No), the effect supervising unit 202a proceeds to step S2805.

  When it is the start timing of the back button effect (step S2803: Yes), the effect supervising unit 202a sets the operation data of the back button effect in the RAM 243 (step S2804). The operation data of the back button effect is data for performing a suggestion operation for slightly moving the pressing surface of the effect button 118 upward.

  And the production supervision part 202a determines whether it is the start timing of an operation lever production (step S2805). If it is not the start timing of the operation lever effect (step S2805: No), the effect supervising unit 202a ends the process during the changing effect.

  When it is the start timing of the operation lever effect (step S2805: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a sets the operation data of the operation lever effect in the RAM 243 (step S2806), and ends the process during the variable effect. The operation data of the operation lever effect is data for lighting a lamp built in the operation lever 120.

(Production end processing)
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect end process. The effect end process is a process content included in the command reception process (see FIG. 20). In the effect ending process, the effect supervising unit 202a analyzes the change stop command (see FIG. 8) received in the command receiving process (step S2901), and acquires information indicating the stopped special symbol, game state, and the like.

  And the production supervision part 202a refers to the mode flag which shows the present production mode (step S2902). And the production supervision part 202a determines whether it is a big hit or a small hit (step S2903).

  In step S2903, when it is not a big hit or a small hit (step S2903: No), the production supervision unit 202a determines whether or not the current mode flag is “0” indicating the normal mode (step S2904). When the mode flag is “0” (step S2904: YES), the production supervision unit 202a proceeds to step S2910.

  In step S2904, when the mode flag is not “0” (step S2904: No), that is, the mode flag is “1” indicating the probability variation mode, the first latent probability mode that is the mode after winning the latent probability big hit or small hit. When the probability change gaming state is any one of “3” indicating the second latent probability mode that is the latent probability gaming state after the end (so-called four times of crying), the effect supervising unit 202a A value obtained by subtracting “1” from the remaining fluctuation count M is set as a new mode residual fluctuation count M (step S2905).

  Then, the production control unit 202a determines whether or not the mode residual fluctuation count M is “0” (step S2906), and if the mode residual fluctuation count M is not “0” (step S2906: No), step The process shifts to S2910.

  When the mode residual fluctuation count M is “0” (step S2906: YES), the effect supervision unit 202a determines whether or not the current mode flag is “1” indicating the probability change mode (step S2907). When the current mode flag is “1” (step S2907: YES), the production supervision unit 202a sets the mode flag to “3” indicating the second latent mode (step S2908) and the second latent mode. The mode residual fluctuation count M of the mode is set to “4” (step S2909).

  Then, the effect supervising unit 202a sets a change effect end command for ending the change effect in the RAM 243 (step S2910), and ends the effect end process. If the mode flag is not “1” indicating the probability change mode in step S2907 (step S2907: No), that is, if the mode flag is “2” indicating the first latent mode or the second latent mode In the case of “3” indicating “”, the effect supervising unit 202a sets the mode flag to “0” indicating the normal mode (step S2911), and proceeds to step S2910.

  In step S2903, if the big hit or the small win (step S2903: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a performs a mode flag change process using the production mode table Mt (see FIG. 30) (step S2912). The process moves to step S2910.

(Example of production mode table)
FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect mode table. In FIG. 30, in the effect mode table Mt, the gaming state, the effect mode, the mode flag, and the number of fluctuations after the end of the jackpot are associated.

  The gaming state is controlled by the main control unit 201, and can be a normal gaming state, a probability variation gaming state, and a latent certain gaming state. The normal mode is set when the main control unit 201 is in a normal gaming state (low probability non-short game state). The mode flag in the normal mode is “0”.

  The probability variation mode is set when the main control unit 201 is in the probability variation gaming state (high probability short gaming state). In other words, the probability variation mode is set until 80 variations have elapsed after the probability variation big hit. The mode flag in the probability variation mode is “1”.

  The first latent probability mode is set when the latent probability gaming state (high probability non-time short gaming state) after winning the latent probability big hit or small hit. In other words, the first latent mode can be set until 84 fluctuations have elapsed after the end of the 2R latent large hit or the small hit. In addition, after the end of the 2R latent large hit or the small hit, the so-called mode fall may be performed in which the mode is changed to the normal mode before 84 fluctuations have elapsed. The mode flag in the first latent mode is “2”.

  The second latent probability mode is set in the latent probability gaming state after the end of the probability changing gaming state. That is, the second latent probability mode is set for four fluctuations after the end of probability variation jackpot, in other words, is set for 81 to 84 fluctuations after the probability variation jackpot ends. The mode flag in the second latent mode is “3”. As described above, in the present embodiment, depending on the gaming state, four effect modes of the normal mode, the probability variation mode, the first latent probability mode, and the second latent probability mode can be taken.

(3. Processing performed by the image / sound controller)
Next, processing performed by the image / sound control unit 202b will be described. Each processing performed by the image / sound control unit 202b described below is performed, for example, when the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b executes a program stored in the ROM 252. Each process performed by the image / sound controller 202b is performed, for example, at a predetermined cycle (for example, 33 msec).

(Button effect image processing)
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing button effect image processing performed by the image / sound controller. In FIG. 31, the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether it is the start timing of any one of the notification button effect and the back button effect (step S3101). If it is not the start timing of the button effect (step S3101: No), the image / sound control unit 202b proceeds to step S3104.

  If it is the start timing of the button effect (step S3101: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether or not it is a notification button effect (step S3102). When it is not a notification button effect (step S3102: No), that is, when it is a back button effect, the image / audio control unit 202b proceeds to step S3104.

  When it is a notification button effect (step S3102: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b sets notification effect data for performing a notification effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 118 in the RAM 253 (step S3103).

  Next, the image / sound controller 202b determines whether or not an effect button command (see FIG. 19) has been received (step S3104). When the effect button command has not been received (step S3104: No), the image / sound control unit 202b ends the button effect image processing. When the effect button command is received (step S3104: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether or not the button effective period (described as “notification button effective period” in the drawing) in the notification button effect. (Step S3105).

  When it is during the button effective period in the notification button effect (step S3105: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b sets notification button switching data for switching the effect by operating the player's effect button 118 in the RAM 253. (Step S3106), the button effect image processing is terminated.

  If it is not during the button effective period in the notification button effect (step S3105: No), is the image / sound control unit 202b during the button effective period in the back button effect (described as “in the back button effective period” in the figure)? It is determined whether or not (step S3107). The button effective period (for example, 1 second) in the back button effect is shorter than the button effective period (for example, 5 seconds) in the notification button effect.

  If it is not during the button effective period in the back button effect (step S3107: No), the image / sound control unit 202b ends the button effect image process. If it is during the button effective period in the back button effect (step S3107: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b adds “1” to the number of operations b within the effective period in the back button effect (step S3108).

  Next, the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether or not the effective period of the back button effect has elapsed (step S3109). If the effective period of the back button effect has not elapsed (step S3109: No), the image / sound control unit 202b ends the button effect image process. When the effective period of the back button effect has passed (step S3109: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether or not the number of operations b within the effective period of the back button effect is “1” (step S3109: Yes). S3110).

  When the number of operations b is not “1” (step S3110: No), that is, when there is no operation of the effect button 118 within the effective period of the back button effect, or when there are a plurality of operations of the effect button 118, The image / audio control unit 202b moves to step S3112. When the number of operations b is “1” (step S3110: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b sets back button switching data for switching the effect by operating the player's effect button 118 in the RAM 253 ( Step S3111). Then, the image / sound control unit 202b sets the number of operations b within the effective period in the back button effect to “0” (step S3112), and ends the button effect image processing.

  With the processing described above, in the notification button effect, the effect can be switched when an operation of the effect button 118 is received within the effective period. Further, in the back button effect, the effect can be switched when the operation of the effect button 118 is accepted only once within the effective period. Note that the effective period and the effective number of times for the back button effect can be arbitrarily set.

(Operation lever effect image processing)
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the operation lever effect image processing performed by the image / sound controller. In FIG. 32, the image / sound controller 202b determines whether it is the start timing of the operation lever effect (step S3201). If it is not the start timing of the operation lever effect (step S3201: No), the image / audio control unit 202b proceeds to step S3203.

  When it is the start timing of the operation lever effect (step S3201: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b sets notification effect data for performing the notification effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 118 in the RAM 253 (step S3201: Yes). S3202).

  Next, the image / sound controller 202b determines whether or not an operation lever command (see FIG. 19) has been received (step S3203). If no operation lever command has been received (step S3203: NO), the image / sound control unit 202b ends the operation lever effect image processing. When the operation lever command is received (step S3203: YES), the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether or not the operation lever is valid (step S3204).

  If it is not during the operation lever effective period (step S3204: No), the image / sound control unit 202b ends the operation lever effect image processing. When the operation lever is valid (step S3204: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b sets switching data for switching effects by operating the operation lever 120 of the player in the RAM 253 (step S3205). The lever effect image processing ends.

  With the processing described above, in the operation lever effect, the effect can be switched when the operation of the operation lever 120 is received within the effective period.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect using the effect button 118 enables execution of the reverse effect, and the effect using the operation lever 120 does not perform the reverse effect. It can be a special performance. Therefore, the effect button 118 and the operation lever 120 can be used for different purposes, respectively, and the interest of the pachinko gaming machine 100 using a plurality of operation units can be improved.

  In addition, since the back button effect is prepared for the effect button 118, it can be shown to the player that the operation lever 120 may also have the back effect, and the operation lever 120 is also indicated to the player. You can explore the production behind the scenes. Thereby, the interest of the effect using the operation lever 120 can be improved without separately preparing data for the back effect of the operation lever 120.

  Further, the operation lever 120 is configured to swing around a predetermined rotation axis, and when the player puts weight, a load is applied to the rotation axis and local parts such as the arm 152 (see FIG. 1-5). There is a risk of local damage. On the other hand, the effect button 118 is not configured to place a load on the local area but is configured to apply a load to the entire housing 113a (see FIG. 1-2), and thus is less likely to be damaged than the operation lever 120. For this reason, the operation frequency of the operation lever 120 can be reduced by making the production | presentation by the operation lever 120 into a production with a high expectation degree, and not performing a back production. Thereby, it is possible to make an effect using the operation lever 120 one of the effects most expected by the player while suppressing breakage of the operation lever 120.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the back button effect, the operation timing of the effect button 118 can be suggested to the player by performing the suggestion operation of the effect button 118 before the start of the button effective period. For this reason, even when the player does not know the timing of operating the effect button 118 in the back button effect, the player can operate the effect button 118 within a predetermined period. Thereby, since the execution frequency of the production | presentation after the operation input in a back button production can be raised, a back button production can be used effectively.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko game machine 104 Main liquid crystal 105 1st starting opening 106 2nd starting opening 112a 1st special symbol display part 112b 2nd special symbol display part 118 Effect button 119 Cross key 120 Operation lever 201 Main control part 202 Effect control part 202a Effect General unit 202b Image / sound control unit 202c Lamp control unit 501 First operation unit 502 Second operation unit 503 First operation period setting unit 504 Second operation period setting unit 510 First operation effect execution unit 511 Notification effect execution unit 512 Non-notification effect execution part 520 2nd operation effect execution part 531 1st effect part 532 2nd effect part 540 Operation possible effect execution part

Claims (1)

A first operating means operable by a player;
A second operating means that is operable by the player and is different from the first operating means;
A first operation effect executing means for setting a first operation possible period of the first operation means and enabling execution of a first operation effect based on an operation on the first operation means during the first operation possible period;
A second operation effect executing means for setting a second operation possible period of the second operation means and enabling execution of a second operation effect based on an operation on the second operation means in the second operation possible period;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player;
With
The first operation effect execution means includes:
When it is determined by the special game determination means that a special game is to be performed, in the first operation effect, the first operation possible period is set when the first operation possible period is set. The first operable performance for performing the first notification and the non-notification performance for not performing the first notification when the first operable period is set,
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is not performed, in the first operation effect, the first operable effect is made executable while the non-notification effect is made impossible.
The non-notification effect can be executed after the start timing of the special variation effect in which the variation effect performed based on the determination result by the special game determination unit is started after the normal variation effect,
The first operable effect is an effect that can be executed a plurality of times in a variable effect performed based on the determination result by the special game determination means, and is executed both before and after the start timing. Is possible and
The second operation effect executing means is
Regardless of the determination result of the special game by the special game determination means, in the second operation effect, when the second operable period is set, the fact that the second operable period is set is notified. While making it possible to execute the second operable operation effect for performing the second notification, the non-notifying effect not performing the second notification when the second operable period is set,
The first operable effect is a specific event that is more likely to become a special game than the normal variation effect when the variation effect performed based on the determination result by the special game determination means is a normal variation effect. It can be executed in any case when it is a fluctuating production,
The second operable effect is impossible to be executed in the normal variation effect, and can be executed in the specific variation effect.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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