JP2018198813A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suppressing inhibition of a performance flow following switching of a performance mode.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine, a player inputs a mode switching instruction for switching a performance mode by operating a performance button. First normal winning determination for determining first normal winning is performed and the determination result is reported by a first informing performance corresponding to the performance mode. When the determination result is first normal winning, a jackpot game performance corresponding to the performance mode is executed after the first informing performance. In acquisition of a mode switching instruction within a reservable period during execution of the first informing performance, a switching reservation for reserving switching of the performance mode at the time of completion of the first informing performance is set. In determination of first normal winning (YES for S372) at the time of completion of the first informing performance, the performance mode is not switched and setting of the switching reservation is canceled (S375).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine having a plurality of effect modes for determining the type of effect is known (for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, when the input operation for switching the effect mode is performed while the symbol indicating the result of the jackpot determination is changed, the effect mode is switched. In addition, a display effect is performed together with the variation of the symbol, and when the variation of the symbol is stopped and the jackpot is reached, the jackpot video is displayed.

JP 2014-223501 A

  In the gaming machine, for example, it is conceivable that a big hit video is executed according to the effect mode. In this case, if an input operation for switching the effect mode is performed during the variation of the symbol at the time of the big hit, the display effect corresponding to the effect mode before switching performed during the variation and the variation stop of the symbol An effect corresponding to a different effect mode is executed with a jackpot video corresponding to the effect mode after switching performed later. In this case, for example, if a simple effect mode jackpot video is performed after the display effect in the lively effect mode, there is a problem that the flow of the effect is hindered and the player's exhilaration is hindered.

  The objective of this invention is providing the game machine which can suppress that the flow of production is inhibited with switching of production mode.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has a setting means for setting one of a plurality of effect modes for determining the type of effect, and a winning game that is advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied. A determination means for performing a hit determination on whether or not, a first effect execution means for executing a notification effect for notifying a result of the hit determination according to the effect mode set by the setting means, and a specification When the condition is satisfied, after the notification effect by the first effect execution means ends, the second effect execution means for executing the specific effect according to the effect mode set by the setting means, and the player operates The first input means for inputting a mode switching instruction for switching the production mode set by the setting means, and the first input means The first acquisition means for acquiring the mode switching instruction, and the notification being executed when the mode acquisition instruction is acquired by the first acquisition means within at least a part of the specific period during execution of the notification effect. A reservation unit that sets a switching reservation for reserving switching of the production mode at a timing when the production ends, and when the switching reservation is set by the reservation unit, the timing comes when the timing comes When the specific condition is satisfied by the switching means for switching the effect mode set at the time of the change to the other effect mode and the timing, the effect mode is switched by the switching means. And prohibiting means for prohibiting this.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can be executed according to the effect mode in which the notification effect is being set. In addition, when the player inputs a mode switching instruction within a specific period during execution of the notification effect, a switching reservation is set. In this case, the effect mode is switched at the timing when the notification effect being executed ends. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention can prohibit the effect mode from being switched when the specific condition is established by the end of the notification effect. Therefore, the notification effect and the specific effect when the specific condition is satisfied are executed according to the same effect mode. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can suppress the impediment to the flow of effects accompanying the switching of the effect modes.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention comprises a game execution means for executing the winning game when the notification effect is notified that the result of the winning determination is a winning, and the second effect executing means is the When the result of the hit determination is a win as the specific condition, the win effect which is the specific effect indicating that the hit game is being executed is executed according to the effect mode set by the setting means. The prohibiting unit may prohibit the switching unit from switching the presentation mode when the result of the hit determination when the mode switching instruction is acquired is win. In this case, the gaming machine according to the present invention can give the player a sense of excitement by executing the winning effect during the execution of the winning game advantageous to the player. Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention can execute a winning effect according to the same effect mode after the notification effect indicating that the result of the winning determination is a winning. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, after the notification effect according to the specific effect mode, the hit effect according to the effect mode different from the specific effect mode is performed, and the flow of the effect is obstructed. Inhibiting the feeling of uplifting can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the switching reservation is set by the reservation means, the player operates the specific time period when the switching reservation is set, so that the switching reservation is set. A second input means for inputting a reservation cancellation instruction to cancel the reservation, a second acquisition means for acquiring the reservation cancellation instruction input by the second input means, and the reservation cancellation instruction acquired by the second acquisition means A canceling means for canceling the setting of the switching reservation, and a determining means for determining whether or not the specific condition is satisfied, and the prohibiting means determines that the specific condition is satisfied by the determining means. When it is determined and the switching reservation is set by the reservation unit, the setting of the switching reservation may be canceled after the specific period has elapsed and before the timing. In this case, after the player inputs the mode switching instruction during the execution of the notification effect, the player can cancel the switching of the effect mode by inputting the reservation cancellation instruction until the notification effect being executed ends. That is, the player can repeat the input of the mode switching instruction and the input of the reservation cancellation instruction a plurality of times within a specific period during the execution of one notification effect. Further, in the notification effect when the specific condition is satisfied, the setting of the switching reservation is canceled when the switching reservation is set before the timing at which the effect mode is switched after the specific period has elapsed. That is, within the specific period during which the switching reservation setting can be canceled, even if the specific condition is satisfied, the switching reservation setting is not canceled, and it is determined whether or not the switching reservation is set. After the elapse, when the switching reservation is set, the setting of the switching reservation is canceled. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can simplify the control for setting and canceling the switching reservation, compared to the case of canceling the setting of the switching reservation each time a mode switching instruction is input, for example.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention may include notification means for notifying that the switching reservation is set when the switching reservation is set by the reservation means. In this case, the gaming machine according to the present invention can notify the player that the switching reservation is set.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2. FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the basic operation | movement of the ordinary electric accessories 16-19 when a game ball passes the 1st symbol action | operation gate 11. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a first ordinary hit relation information storage area of a RAM 52. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram of a first variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM 53. FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram of a fourth variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM 53. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing performed in a main control board 41. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 4th normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 3rd normal symbol process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the 3rd normal symbol process performed in a main process. 4 is a flowchart of sub control board processing performed in a sub control board 58; 4 is a flowchart of sub control board processing performed in a sub control board 58; It is a flowchart of the switching process performed in a sub control board | substrate process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of the 1st alerting | presentation effect start performed in a sub control board | substrate process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of completion | finish of the 1st alerting effect performed in a sub control board | substrate process.

  Hereinafter, a so-called general electric type pachinko machine 1 which is an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the front side, the back side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of FIG.

  A mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIG. 1, a game board 2 is provided in the upper half portion of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 has a substantially square plate shape when viewed from the front (see FIG. 2), and the front surface is protected by a front frame 10 holding a transparent glass plate. An upper plate 5 is provided at the lower part of the game board 2. The upper plate 5 supplies metal game balls to the game ball launcher 37 (see FIG. 4) and receives prize balls. On the upper surface of the upper plate 5, an operation button 9 that is operated by a player is provided. A lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided directly below the upper plate 5. On the right side of the lower plate 6, a launch handle 7 for adjusting the launch of the game ball is provided. The launch handle 7 is provided so that the player can rotate the game. When the player rotates the launch handle 7 to perform the launch operation, the game ball launcher 37 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 7. A game ball is fired. Speakers 48 are respectively provided on the left and right corners of the upper portion of the front frame 10.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by a guide rail 3 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. The guide rail 3 is formed on the left side of the game area 4. A center decoration 8 for performing various effects is provided in the approximate center of the game area 4. The game balls launched by the game ball launching device 37 (see FIG. 4) are guided to the game area 4 by the guide rail 3 and flow down in the game area 4. A game ball fired with a firing strength less than a predetermined strength flows down the left side of the center ornament 8 (see arrow L), and a game ball fired at a predetermined strength or more flows down the right side of the center ornament 8 ( (See arrow R). Hereinafter, “left-handed” means that the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down the left side of the center decoration 8 as indicated by an arrow L, and the game ball flows down the right side of the center decoration 8 as indicated by an arrow R. Launching a game ball like this is called “right-handed”.

  The center ornament 8 includes a display screen 28, a movable accessory 30 and the like. The display screen 28 is arranged in the approximate center of the center decoration 8. The display screen 28 is configured by an LCD and displays various videos. The display screen 28 can execute a first notification effect and a second notification effect. The first notification effect is performed after the first symbol variation is performed to vary a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) first effect symbols (not shown) which are the symbols for the effect indicating the result of the first normal hit determination. This is an effect of notifying the player of the result of the first normal hit determination by confirming and displaying the combination of the first effect symbols indicating the result of the first normal hit determination. The second notification effect is performed after executing the second symbol variation that varies a plurality (three in the present embodiment) of the second effect symbols (not shown) that are the symbols for the effect indicating the result of the fourth normal hit determination. This is an effect of notifying the player of the result of the fourth normal hit determination by confirming and displaying the combination of the second effect symbols indicating the result of the first normal hit determination.

  The movable accessory 30 is provided above the display screen 28 in the center ornament 8 and performs various effects (first notification effect, second notification effect, etc.) by operating the movable part.

  In the game area 4, a first symbol operation gate 11 is provided substantially below the center of the center decoration 8. A fourth symbol operating gate 13 is provided diagonally to the upper right of the first symbol operating gate 11. The first symbol operating gate 11 and the fourth symbol operating gate 13 are areas for detecting game balls, respectively. A first ordinary electric accessory 16 is provided on the upper right side of the fourth symbol operating gate 13. A second ordinary electric accessory 17 is provided diagonally to the left of the first ordinary electric accessory 16. A third ordinary electric accessory 18 is provided diagonally to the left of the second ordinary electric accessory 17. A fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is provided above the first ordinary electric accessory 16. Each of the first ordinary electric combination 16, the second ordinary electric combination 17, the third ordinary electric combination 18, and the fourth ordinary electric combination 19 includes an opening / closing member. Only when the opening / closing members of the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary electric accessory 18, and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 are opened, the game ball is first It is possible to win the ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary electric accessory 18, and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19. Hereinafter, the first ordinary electric accessory 16, the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary electric accessory 18, and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 are collectively referred to as ordinary electric actors 16 to 19. The open / close members of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 are electrically opened / closed by solenoids. In addition to the above, the game board 2 is provided with various types of illumination lamps, winning holes, windmills, game nails and the like.

  Since each gaming member is arranged in the gaming area 4 as described above, the left-handed gaming ball is easier to pass through the first symbol operation gate 11 than the right-handed gaming ball. Most of the game balls that can pass through the fourth symbol actuating gate 13 or win the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 whose open / close members are opened are right-handed game balls. It is difficult for the left-handed game ball to pass through the fourth symbol actuating gate 13 or to win the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 whose opening and closing members are opened. The player advances the game by hitting right during a jackpot game, which will be described later, and advances the game by hitting left otherwise. Hereinafter, a game other than that during the jackpot game is referred to as a “normal game”.

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

  With reference to FIG. 3, one example of the game of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 3 shows a time chart of the basic operation of each electric accessory when the game is started by left-handed and the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11. The operation of each electric accessory when the game ball passes through the fourth symbol actuating gate 13 is different in that the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened and closed instead of the first ordinary electric accessory 16. This explanation is omitted here.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first symbol operating gate 11, the first normal hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the first ordinary hit determination is about 1/134. In addition, the probability determined to be a hit in the first normal hit is not limited to about 1/134, and may be a probability other than 1/134. Hereinafter, the determination of winning in the first ordinary hit determination is also referred to as “first ordinary hit”. In the present embodiment, for a game ball that has passed through the first symbol operation gate 11, the number that can hold the first normal hit determination and store a random number (maximum first reserved ball number) is “4”. It is. The maximum number of first reserved balls is not limited to “4” but may be “5” or more, “3” or less, that is, “0”. When the first normal hit determination is performed, the first normal symbol displayed on the first normal symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24 starts to change. The first notification effect is performed by the display screen 28 and the movable accessory 30 in synchronization with the fluctuation of the first normal symbol. If it is determined that the first normal hit determination is successful, the first normal electric accessory 16 is opened. Note that the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is released after the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary winning is fixedly displayed. When a game ball wins the opened first normal electric accessory 16, a first normal game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of game balls won. When the first ordinary winning game is executed, the player advances the subsequent game by right-handed in order to make the first ordinary electric accessory 16 win a game ball. Once opened, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “first opening time”) and any of four game ball winnings are satisfied. Is done. Note that the first normal symbol does not change while the first normal winning game is being executed.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operating gate 13, the fourth normal hit determination is performed. Since the game ball is hit right during the jackpot game, the fourth normal hit determination can be executed during the jackpot game by passing the right hit game ball through the fourth symbol operation gate 13. Note that the pachinko machine 1 can execute the fourth normal hit determination even during the fluctuation of the first normal symbol. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the fourth ordinary hit determination is approximately 1/134. Hereinafter, the determination of winning in the fourth normal hit determination is also referred to as “fourth normal hit”.

  In the present embodiment, for a game ball that has passed through the fourth symbol actuating gate 13, the number (maximum fourth reserved ball number) that can hold the fourth normal hit determination and store a random number is “4”. Is. Note that the maximum fourth reserved ball number is not limited to “4” and may be “5” or more, “3” or less, that is, “0”. In the present embodiment, the probability that the fourth ordinary hit is determined in the fourth ordinary hit determination is equal to the probability that the first ordinary hit is determined in the first ordinary hit determination. The probability determined to be the fourth normal hit may be a probability other than 1/134, and may be higher or lower than the probability determined to be the first normal hit. When the fourth normal hit determination is performed, the fourth normal symbol displayed on the fourth normal symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24 starts to change. A second notification effect is performed by the display screen 28 and the movable accessory 30 in synchronization with the variation of the fourth normal symbol. If it is determined that the winning is determined in the fourth normal hit determination, the fourth normal electric accessory 19 is opened. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is released after the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary hit is fixedly displayed. When a game ball wins the opened fourth ordinary electric accessory 19, a fourth ordinary game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of won game balls. When the fourth normal winning game is executed, the player advances the subsequent game by right-handing in order to win a game ball in the fourth normal electric accessory 19. The fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 once opened is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “fourth opening time”) and any of four game ball winning conditions are satisfied. Is done. Note that the fourth ordinary symbol does not change while the fourth ordinary winning game is being executed.

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

  The second ordinary electric accessory 17 is a winning opening for acquiring a game ball, and is an operation opening for a third ordinary symbol. When a game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 17, a third ordinary hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as winning in the third ordinary hit determination is 100%. Hereinafter, what is determined as winning in the third ordinary hit determination is also referred to as “third ordinary hit”. In addition, the probability determined to be the third ordinary hit may be less than 100%. If it is determined that the third ordinary hit determination is successful, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is opened. Note that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is released after the third ordinary symbol indicating the third ordinary winning is fixedly displayed. When a game ball wins the opened third ordinary electric accessory 18, a third ordinary game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out is executed according to the number of won game balls. Once opened, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed when a predetermined opening time (hereinafter referred to as “third opening time”) and a winning of seven game balls are satisfied. Is done. In the present embodiment, for a game ball won in the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the number that can hold the third ordinary hit determination and store a random number (maximum third retained ball number) is “ 4 ". Since up to four game balls can be awarded to the second ordinary electric accessory 17, the third ordinary hit determination is performed four times at a maximum, and the third ordinary game is also performed four times at a maximum. Is called. Hereinafter, the respective third ordinary games to be executed on the four game balls won in the second ordinary electric accessory 17 are collectively referred to as “a series of third ordinary games”. Note that the third ordinary symbol does not change while the third ordinary winning game is being executed. In the present embodiment, the first to fourth release times are all 5.7 seconds.

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

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

  Further, the second second normal hit determination is performed for the game ball winning in the first ordinary electric accessory 16. If it is determined that the second ordinary hit, the second ordinary hit game in which the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is opened is performed. Further, a series of third ordinary games are performed for winning a game ball to the second ordinary electric accessory 17. In addition, a third second ordinary game and a series of third ordinary games are played, a fourth second ordinary game and a series of third ordinary games are performed, and the player can obtain a large number of prize balls. In the following, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 (and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19) is released in accordance with the first ordinary hit (and the fourth ordinary hit), the second ordinary hit determination, and the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is released. A series of third normal games are called “big hit games”. One jackpot game is from the opening of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 until the opening operation of the third ordinary electric accessory 18 executed at the maximum 16 times is completed. It is a game. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, while any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is open, the first to fourth ordinary for reasons such as avoiding duplication of the first to fourth winning games. The variation time of the symbol is not measured.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 can execute the first ordinary hit determination and the fourth ordinary hit determination even during the jackpot game. The player advances the game by hitting right during the jackpot game. The right-handed game ball can pass through the fourth symbol operating gate 13. When the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operating gate 13, the fourth normal hit determination is performed. If it is determined that the fourth ordinary hit is determined by the fourth ordinary hit determination, the jackpot game is continuously executed, and the player can be entertained.

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

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

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

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

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

  With reference to FIG. 5, the first ordinary hit relation information storage area of the RAM 52 will be described. Since the configuration of the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area is the same as that of the first ordinary hit relation information storage area, the description will be simplified. The first ordinary hit relation information storage area is used in a first ordinary symbol process (see FIG. 9) of the main process described later. In the first ordinary hit relation information storage area, a plurality of storage areas corresponding to the maximum first holding number are provided. When the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11, if the first retention ball number by passing the game ball to the first symbol operation gate 11 is less than 4 (0 to 3), Random numbers are stored in order from the storage area with the smallest number. The CPU 51 uses the storage area with the smallest number among the random numbers in the storage area that has not yet been processed as a determination area, and performs various processes such as a first normal hit determination on the random number stored in the determination area. When the processing related to the random number stored in the judgment area (specifically, the first normal symbol variation display and the first normal winning game executed when the judgment result is the first normal winning) is finished, The storage area having a smaller number is set as the determination area, and the process such as the first normal hit determination is repeated. Note that the random numbers in the storage area that has been processed may be deleted as appropriate.

  Each storage area is provided with a first ordinary random number field for storing the value of the first ordinary winning determination counter, and a first variation pattern determining random number field for storing the value of the first ordinary symbol variation pattern determining counter. . When the game ball passes through the first symbol operation gate 11, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The first ordinary random number is used for determining the first ordinary hit. The first variation pattern determination random number is used to determine a first variation pattern indicating the variation time of the first ordinary symbol displayed on the first ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the variation time of the first normal symbol is equal to the production time (first symbol variation execution time) of the first notification effect for notifying the player of the result of the first normal hit determination. The sub control board 58 controls the first notification effect according to the first variation pattern determined by the main control board 41. Specifically, the main control board 41 starts the fluctuation of the first normal symbol according to the first fluctuation pattern. The sub-control board 58 starts the change display of the first effect symbol (first symbol change) in synchronization with the start of the change of the first normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol that has started to change ends, the main control board 41 displays the changed first normal symbol for a predetermined first fixed display time (0.8 seconds in the present embodiment). , Display the confirmation. The sub-control board 58 displays the first effect symbol for the first fixed display time in synchronization with the fixed display of the first normal symbol. Moreover, the sub control board 58 performs the 1st alerting | reporting effect synchronized with the 1st normal symbol fluctuation pattern by the display screen 28, the movable accessory 30, the speaker 48, etc. besides the 1st effect symbol.

  The fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area is used in a fourth ordinary symbol process (see FIG. 10) of the main process described later. In the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area, similarly to the first ordinary hit relation information storage area, a plurality of storage areas corresponding to the maximum fourth reservation number are provided. When the game ball passes through the fourth symbol actuating gate 13, if the fourth reserve ball number due to the passing of the game ball to the fourth symbol actuating gate 13 is less than 4 (0 to 3), Random numbers are stored in order from the storage area with the smallest number. The CPU 51 uses the storage area with the smallest number among the random numbers in the storage area that has not yet been processed as a determination area, and performs various processes such as fourth ordinary hit determination on the random number stored in the determination area. When the processing related to the random number stored in the judgment area (specifically, the display of the variation of the fourth ordinary symbol and the fourth ordinary winning game executed when the judgment result is the fourth ordinary winning) is finished, The storage area with the smaller number is set as the determination area, and the process such as the fourth normal hit determination is repeated. Note that the random numbers in the storage area that has been processed may be deleted as appropriate.

  Each storage area is provided with a fourth ordinary random number column for storing the value of the fourth ordinary hit determination counter and a fourth variation pattern determining random number column for storing the value of the fourth variation pattern determining counter. When the game ball passes through the fourth symbol operation gate 13, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The fourth common random number is used for the fourth common random number determination. The fourth variation pattern determination random number is used to determine a variation pattern indicating the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol displayed on the fourth ordinary symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the variation time of the fourth normal symbol is equal to the production time of the second notification effect (the execution time of the second symbol variation) for notifying the player of the result of the fourth normal hit determination. The sub control board 58 controls the second notification effect according to the fourth variation pattern determined by the main control board 41. Specifically, the main control board 41 starts the variation of the fourth normal symbol according to the fourth variation pattern. The sub-control board 58 starts the second effect symbol variation display (second symbol variation) in synchronization with the fourth ordinary symbol variation start. When the variation time of the fourth normal symbol that has started to change ends, the main control board 41 displays the changed fourth normal symbol for a predetermined second fixed display time (in this embodiment, 0.5 seconds). , Display the confirmation. The sub-control board 58 displays the second effect symbol during the second fixed display time in synchronization with the fixed display of the fourth normal symbol. Further, the sub control board 58 executes the second notification effect synchronized with the fourth normal symbol variation pattern by the display screen 28, the movable accessory 30, the speaker 48, etc. in addition to the second effect symbol.

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

  The first to fourth ordinary per-random numbers and the first to fourth ordinary per-random numbers that are stored in the first to fourth ordinary hit-related information storage areas and the first to fourth ordinary hit determinations are suspended. Various random numbers acquired together with the first to fourth ordinary hit relation information storage areas are collectively referred to as “pending random numbers”. The number of first reserved random numbers stored in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the number of first reserved balls. The number of second reserved random numbers stored in the second ordinary hit relation information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the second number of reserved balls. The number of third reserved random numbers stored in the third ordinary hit relation information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the third number of reserved balls. The number of fourth reserved random numbers stored in the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the number of fourth reserved balls.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. The variation pattern determination table includes a first variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6 and a fourth variation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the first variation pattern determination table includes a plurality of tables according to the first hit determination result (first normal hit or deviation). A plurality of types of variation patterns are assigned to each table. Each variation pattern is associated with a variation pattern determination random number value (0 to 511) and the variation time of the first normal symbol (the production time of the first notification effect). When the first ordinary hit determination is performed, a table corresponding to the determination result is referred to, and one variation pattern corresponding to the value of the first variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the first ordinary hit random number is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the fourth variation pattern determination table includes a plurality of tables according to the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination (fourth ordinary hit or miss). Each table is assigned one type of variation pattern. Each variation pattern is associated with the variation pattern determination random number value (0 to 511) and the variation time of the fourth normal symbol (the effect time of the second notification effect). Each table may be assigned a plurality of types of variation patterns, and each variation pattern may be associated with a variation pattern determination random number value. When the fourth ordinary hit determination is performed, a table corresponding to the determination result is referred to, and one variation pattern corresponding to the value of the fourth variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the fourth ordinary hit random number is determined.

  In the fourth variation pattern determination table, when the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is the fourth ordinary hit, the variation pattern of “hit variation” is determined. The fluctuation time of “hit fluctuation” is 45 seconds. If the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is out of place, a variation pattern of “out-of-range variation” is determined. The fluctuation time of “outlier fluctuation” is 2 seconds.

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

  The operation of the main control board 41 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Main control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by the CPU 51 in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM 53. The main process of the control program (see FIG. 8) is executed by the CPU 51 when the CPU 51 senses an interrupt signal generated every 4 ms by the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 4). Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as “S”.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the main process is started, a command output process is first performed (S10). In the command output process, a control command is output to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the like. The control command output here is a control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main process executed last time.

  Next, a switch reading process is performed (S11). In the switch reading process, a process for detecting a game ball from the detection results of the switches (see FIG. 4) provided in the first symbol actuating gate 11, the fourth symbol actuating gate 13, and the ordinary electric accessories 16-19. Is done.

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

  Next, a first ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S13). In the first ordinary electric accessory processing, when the first ordinary symbol indicating the first ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the first ordinary winning game (mainly opening and closing of the first ordinary electric accessory 16). Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the member is performed. Once opened, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is closed when a predetermined opening time has elapsed and any of the four game ball winning conditions is satisfied. The first opening flag is set to “ON” while the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened, and the first opening flag is set to “OFF” during closing.

  Next, a first normal symbol process is performed (S14). Although details will be described later, in the first normal symbol process, processes such as determination of the first normal hit and determination of the first variation pattern are performed (see FIG. 9).

  Next, a fourth ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S15). In the fourth ordinary electric accessory processing, when the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the fourth ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the fourth ordinary winning game (mainly opening and closing of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19). Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the member is performed. Once opened, the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed when a predetermined release time elapses and a winning condition of four game balls is satisfied. The fourth opening flag is set to “ON” while the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened, and the fourth opening flag is set to “OFF” during closing.

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

  Next, the second ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S17). In the second ordinary electric accessory processing, when the second ordinary symbol indicating the second ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the second ordinary winning game (mainly opening and closing of the second ordinary electric accessory 17). Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the member is performed. Once opened, the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed when a predetermined opening time has elapsed and any of the four game ball winning conditions is satisfied. While the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed, the second release flag is set to “OFF”.

  Next, the second normal symbol process is performed (S18). Although details will be described later, in the second ordinary symbol processing, processing such as second ordinary hit determination is performed (see FIG. 11).

  Next, a third ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S19). In the third ordinary electric accessory processing, when the third ordinary symbol indicating the third ordinary winning is displayed on the symbol display unit 24, the operation of the third ordinary winning game (mainly opening and closing of the third ordinary electric accessory 18). Processing for controlling the opening / closing operation of the member is performed. Once opened, the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed when a predetermined opening time elapses and a winning condition of seven game balls is satisfied. While the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed, the third release flag is set to “OFF”.

  Next, a third normal symbol process is performed (S20). Although details will be described later, in the third normal symbol process, a process such as a third normal hit determination is performed (see FIGS. 12 and 13).

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

  With reference to FIG. 9, the detail of a 1st normal symbol process (S14, refer FIG. 8) is demonstrated. When the first normal symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the first symbol operation gate 11 (S31). When the first symbol actuating gate switch 65 provided in the first symbol actuating gate 11 detects the passage of the game ball, it corresponds to the first symbol actuating gate switch 65 in the switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 8) of the main process. Flag to be “ON”. If this flag is not “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has not passed (S31: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S41. If the flag is “ON” and a game ball has passed through the first symbol operation gate 11 (S31: YES), whether or not the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is “4”. Determination is made (S32). If the first reserved ball number is “4” (S32: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S41 because the first reserved ball number has reached the maximum first reserved ball number.

  When the first reserved ball number is not “4” (S32: NO), “1” is added to the first reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S33). Next, the first normal random number and the first variation pattern determination random number are acquired as the first reserved random number, and the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the first normal hit relation information storage area (see FIG. 5) (S35). Specifically, the value of the first ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the first ordinary random number column, and the value of the first variation pattern determining counter is stored in the first variation pattern determining random number column. As the first reserved random number, other types of random numbers such as a first normal symbol determination random number used for determining the first normal symbol may be included. The process proceeds to S41.

  Next, it is determined whether any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is closed (S41). If at least one of the first to fourth open flags is “ON”, it is determined that any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is open (S41: NO), and the process is the main process (see FIG. 8). Return to). For example, in the case of the first ordinary hit, and then the second ordinary hit or the third ordinary hit, the first to third ordinary electric accessories 16 to 18 are released in the jackpot game. The pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol during the opening of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19, so that even if the normal electric actors 16 to 19 are opened, The first ordinary electric accessory 16 is not opened.

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

  When the number of first reserved balls is “1” or more (S43: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S44). The determination area of the first normal hit relation information storage area (see FIG. 5) is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S46). Next, a first normal hit determination is performed (S47). In S47, the first normal hit determination table is referred to, and it is determined whether the first normal hit random number stored in the determination area shifted in S46 corresponds to “first normal hit” or “out of line”. Is done. Thereby, the first ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined first ordinary hit random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the first ordinary hit random numbers are stored.

  Next, the first variation pattern determination table is referred to, and one of the first variation patterns corresponding to the determination result of the first normal hit determination is determined by the value of the first variation pattern determination random number. A first variation pattern designation command for designating the determined first variation pattern is generated (S48). The generated first variation pattern designation command is stored in the RAM 52. The stored first variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8) of the main process to be executed next time, The start of fluctuation of the first normal symbol is instructed and the result of the first normal hit determination is notified. The variation time of the first normal symbol determined according to the determined first variation pattern is set in the first ordinary symbol variation time counter (S49). “1” indicating that the first normal symbol is changing is stored in the first change flag (S50), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S42 that the first variation flag is “ON”, the first ordinary symbol is varying (S42: YES), and the first ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the processing of S49 is set. 4 ms is subtracted from the value (S60). Next, based on the value of the first ordinary symbol variation time counter, it is determined whether the variation time of the first ordinary symbol has elapsed (S61). If the value of the first normal symbol variation time counter set in the process of S49 is not “0”, it is assumed that the variation time of the first ordinary symbol has not yet passed (S61: NO), and the variation of the first ordinary symbol Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the first ordinary symbol variation time counter is “0”, the first ordinary symbol stop command is generated in the RAM 52 (S62), assuming that the variation time of the first ordinary symbol has elapsed (S61: YES). Stored in the RAM 52. This command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8), and instructs the end of the first notification effect and the change stop of the first normal symbol. “0” indicating that the first normal symbol is not changing is stored in the first changing flag (S63).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the first hit determination performed in S47 is the first normal hit (S64). If the result of the first normal hit determination is out of order (S64: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit (S64: YES), the big hit game state flag is set to “ON” (S65), and the first operation end flag is set to “OFF” (S66). Next, a jackpot game start command for notifying the sub-control board 58 that a jackpot game is started is generated (S67). The generated jackpot game start command is stored in the RAM 52, and the process returns to the main process. The stored jackpot game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8) of the main process executed next time, and instructs to start the jackpot game effect executed during the jackpot game. To do.

  Details of the fourth ordinary symbol process (S16, see FIG. 8) will be described with reference to FIG. When the fourth normal symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13 (S101). When the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation gate switch 66 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13 (S101: NO), and the process is S111. Move on to judgment.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the fourth symbol operation gate switch 66 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the fourth symbol operation gate 13 (S101: YES), and is stored in the RAM 52. It is determined whether the number of the fourth reserved balls is “4” (S102). If the number of the fourth reserved balls is “4” (S102: YES), since the number of the fourth reserved balls has reached the maximum number of the fourth reserved balls, the process proceeds to the determination of S111. When the number of the fourth reserved balls is not “4” (S102: NO), “1” is added to the number of the fourth reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S107). Next, the fourth ordinary hit random number and the fourth variation pattern determination random number are acquired as the fourth reserved random number, and the fourth ordinary hit determination counter value and the fourth variation pattern determination counter value are stored in the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area. Is stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas at (S108).

  Next, it is determined whether any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is closed (S111). If at least one of the first to fourth open flags is “ON”, it is determined that any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is open (S111: NO), and the process is the main process (see FIG. 8). Return to). As a result, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the variation time of the fourth normal symbol while the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are opened, and the fourth ordinary symbol is detected while the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are opened. Even if it becomes, it can prevent the 4th normal electric accessory 19 being opened.

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

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

  Next, referring to the fourth variation pattern determination table, one of the variation patterns corresponding to the determination result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is determined by the value of the fourth variation pattern determination random number. A fourth variation pattern designation command for designating the determined fourth variation pattern is generated (S117). The generated fourth variation pattern designation command is stored in the RAM 52. The stored fourth variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8) of the main process to be executed next time, and the start of the second notification effect, Instructs the start of variation of the fourth normal symbol. The variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol determined according to the determined fourth variation pattern is set in the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter (S118). “1” indicating that the fourth normal symbol is changing is stored in the fourth change flag (S119), and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the fourth variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S112, the fourth ordinary symbol is varying (S112: YES), and the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the processing of S118 is set. 4 ms is subtracted from the value (S120). Next, based on the value of the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter, it is determined whether the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has elapsed (S121). If the value of the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S118 is not “0”, the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol is determined that the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has not yet passed (S121: NO). Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter is “0”, the fourth ordinary symbol stop command is generated in the RAM 52, assuming that the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol has elapsed (S121: YES) (S122). Stored in the RAM 52. The fourth normal symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 and the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8), and instructs the end of the second notification effect and the fourth normal symbol variation stop. “0” indicating that the fourth ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the fourth changing flag (S123).

  Next, it is determined whether the result of the fourth hit determination performed in S116 is a fourth normal hit (S124). If the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is out of order (S124: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is the fourth ordinary hit (S124: YES), the jackpot gaming state flag is set to “ON” (S125), and the fourth operation end flag is set to “OFF” (S126). Next, a jackpot game start command for notifying the sub-control board 58 that the jackpot game is started is generated (S127). The generated jackpot game start command is stored in the RAM 52, and the process returns to the main process.

  Details of the second normal symbol process (S18, see FIG. 8) will be described with reference to FIG. When the second ordinary symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 (S161). If the flags corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 and the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 are both “OFF”, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 16 If it is determined that the game ball has not won 19 (S161: NO), the process proceeds to S169.

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 68 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 71 is “ON”, the first ordinary electric accessory 16 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 19 is played. When it is determined that the ball has won (S161: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S162. Next, it is determined whether or not the second reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 is “4” (S162). If the number of the fourth reserved balls is “4” (S162: YES), since the second number of reserved balls has reached the maximum second reserved number of balls, the process proceeds to the determination of S169. If the second reserved ball number is not “4” (S162: NO), “1” is added to the second reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S163). Next, a second ordinary hit random number is acquired as a second reserved random number, and the value of the second ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the second ordinary hit relation information storage area. (S167).

  Next, it is determined whether any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is closed (S169). If at least one of the first to fourth opening flags is “ON”, it is determined that any of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 is being opened (S169: NO), and the process returns to the main process. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the fluctuation time of the second normal symbol while the normal electric accessories 16 to 19 are opened.

  On the other hand, if any of the first to fourth opening flags is “OFF”, it is assumed that all of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are closed (S169: YES), and the second ordinary symbol is changing. It is determined whether or not there is (S171). If the second variation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the second ordinary symbol is not varying (S171: NO), and whether the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is being opened (S172). If the second release flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is closed (S172: NO), and whether the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is “1” or more. Is determined (S173). When the second reserved ball number is “1” or more (S173: YES), “1” is subtracted from the second reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S174). Next, the determination area of the second ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S176). Next, a second normal hit determination is performed (S177). In S176, it is determined whether the second ordinary random number stored in the shifted determination area corresponds to “second ordinary hit” or “out of”. Thus, the second ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined second ordinary hit random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the second ordinary hit random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the second ordinary hit determination, the second ordinary hit is determined with a probability of 100%.

  Next, a second ordinary symbol variation start command for starting the variation of the second ordinary symbol is generated (S178) and stored in the RAM 52. The second normal symbol variation start command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8) of the main process executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 starts changing the second ordinary symbol. Next, a predetermined variation time of the second normal symbol (in this embodiment, 10 seconds) is set in the second normal symbol variation time counter (S179). “1” indicating that the second normal symbol is changing is stored in the second change flag and becomes “ON” (S180), and the process returns to the main process. If the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is open (S172: YES), or if the second reserved ball number is “0” (S173: NO), the second ordinary symbol is not changed, and the processing is performed. Return to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the second variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S171, the second ordinary symbol is varying (S171: YES), and the second ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the processing of S179 is set. 4 ms is subtracted from the value (S181). Next, based on the value of the second ordinary symbol variation time counter, it is determined whether the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has elapsed (S182). If the value of the second ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S178 is not “0”, the variation time of the second ordinary symbol is determined that the variation time of the second ordinary symbol has not yet passed (S182: NO). Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the second normal symbol variation time counter is “0”, it is determined that the second ordinary symbol variation time has elapsed (S182: YES), the second ordinary symbol variation for stopping the second ordinary symbol variation. A symbol stop command is generated (S183) and stored in the RAM 52. The second normal symbol variation stop command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8) of the main process executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 stops the fluctuation of the second ordinary symbol. Next, “0” indicating that the second normal symbol is not changing is stored in the second change flag and becomes “OFF” (S184).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the second hit determination performed in S177 is the second normal hit (S185). If the result of the second normal hit determination is out of order (S185: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the second ordinary hit determination is the second ordinary hit (S185: YES), a second ordinary electric accessory release command for opening the second ordinary electric accessory 17 is generated (S186) and stored in the RAM 52. Is done. The second ordinary electric accessory release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8) of the main process executed next time. The second ordinary electric accessory solenoid 62 that has received the second ordinary electric accessory release command via the relay board 47 opens the opening / closing member of the second ordinary electric accessory 17. Next, the second opening time is stored in the second ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S187). Next, “1” is stored in the second release flag to be “ON” (S188), and the process returns to the main process.

  The details of the third normal symbol process (S20, see FIG. 8) will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 12, when the third ordinary symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201). When the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201: NO), and the processing is performed. Shifts to the determination of S206 (see FIG. 13).

  On the other hand, when the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 69 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 17 (S201: YES) and stored in the RAM 52. It is determined whether the number of the third reserved balls is “4” (S202). If the third reserved ball count is “4” (S202: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S206 because the third reserved ball count has reached the maximum third reserved ball count. When the third reserved ball number is not “4” (S202: NO), “1” is added to the third reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S203). Next, the third ordinary random number is acquired as the third reserved random number, and the value of the third ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the third ordinary hit relation information storage area. (S205).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether any of the ordinary electric accessories 16 to 19 is closed (S206). If at least one of the first to fourth open flags is “ON”, it is determined that any of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 is open (S206: NO), and the process is the main process (see FIG. 8). Return to). In this way, the pachinko machine 1 does not measure the variation time of the third normal symbol while the normal electric accessories 16 to 19 are opened.

  On the other hand, if any of the first to fourth opening flags is “OFF”, it is determined that all of the ordinary electric actors 16 to 19 are closed (S206: YES), and the third ordinary symbol is changing. It is determined whether there is (S207). If the third variation flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the third ordinary symbol is not varying (S207: NO), and whether the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is being opened (S208). If the third release flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is closed (S208: NO), and whether the third reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 is “1” or more. Is determined (S209). When the number of third reserved balls is “1” or more (S209: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of third reserved balls (S211). Next, the determination area of the third ordinary hit relation information storage area is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S213). Next, a third ordinary hit determination is performed (S215). It is determined whether the third normal random number stored in the determination area shifted in S213 corresponds to “third normal hit” or “out of”. As a result, the third ordinary hit determination based on the undetermined third ordinary random numbers stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the third ordinary random numbers are stored. In the present embodiment, in the third ordinary hit determination, the third ordinary hit is determined with a probability of 100%.

  Next, a third ordinary symbol variation start command for starting the variation of the third ordinary symbol is generated (S216) and stored in the RAM 52. The third normal symbol variation start command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8) of the main process executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 starts changing the third ordinary symbol. Next, a predetermined variation time of the third ordinary symbol (2 seconds in this embodiment) is set in the third ordinary symbol variation time counter (S218). “1” indicating that the third normal symbol is changing is stored in the third change flag and becomes “ON” (S219), and the process returns to the main process. If the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is open (S208: YES), the third ordinary symbol is not changed, and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the third variation flag is “ON” in the determination of S207, it is determined that the third ordinary symbol is changing (S207: YES), and the third ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the processing of S218 is set. 4 ms is subtracted from the value (S230). Next, based on the value of the third ordinary symbol variation time counter, it is determined whether the variation time of the third ordinary symbol has elapsed (S231). If the value of the third ordinary symbol variation time counter set in the process of S218 is not “0”, the variation time of the third ordinary symbol is determined that the variation time of the third ordinary symbol has not yet passed (S231: NO). Is continued, and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the third normal symbol variation time counter is “0”, it is determined that the variation time of the second normal symbol has elapsed (S231: YES), and the third ordinary symbol for stopping the variation of the third ordinary symbol. A symbol stop command is generated (S232) and stored in the RAM 52. The third normal symbol variation stop command is transmitted to the symbol display unit 24 via the relay board 47 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8) of the main process executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 stops the variation of the third ordinary symbol. Next, “0” indicating that the third ordinary symbol is not changing is stored in the third changing flag and becomes “OFF” (S233).

  Next, it is determined whether the result of the third hit determination performed in S215 is the third normal hit (S234). If the result of the third ordinary hit determination is out of order (S234: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the third ordinary hit determination is the third ordinary hit (S234: YES), a third ordinary electric accessory release command for opening the third ordinary electric accessory 18 is generated (S235) and stored in the RAM 52. Is done. The third ordinary electric accessory release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8) of the main process executed next time. The third ordinary electric accessory solenoid 63 that has received the third ordinary electric accessory release command via the relay board 47 opens the opening / closing member of the third ordinary electric accessory 18. Next, the third opening time is stored in the third ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S236). Next, “1” is stored in the third release flag to be “ON” (S237), and the process returns to the main process.

  Further, in the determination of S209, when the number of the third reserved balls is “0” (S209: NO), the third reserved balls that are the targets of the third normal hit determination are not stored, and a series of third reserved balls are stored. The normal hit game ends. In this case, when the series of third normal winning games is ended, the big hit game may also be ended. In this case, it is necessary to perform a process for ending the big hit game. Therefore, it is first determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S221). If the jackpot game state flag is “OFF”, the jackpot game is not being played (S221: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the jackpot game state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (S221: YES), and it is determined whether the first normal hit game has ended (S222). If the first operation end flag is “OFF”, the first normal winning game in the jackpot game has not ended (S222: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the first operation end flag is “ON”, it is determined that the first normal winning game is ended (S222: YES), and whether the fourth normal winning game is ended (S223). If the fourth end flag is “OFF”, the fourth normal winning game in the big hit game has not ended (S223: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the fourth end flag is “ON”, it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is “1” or more, assuming that the fourth normal winning game is ended (S223: YES). (S224). When the number of second reserved balls is “1” or more, there is a second reserved ball for which the second normal hit determination has not yet been performed. That is, here, only a series of third normal winning games are ended, and the big winning game is not ended. Therefore, when the number of second reserved balls is “1” or more (S224: YES), the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, when the number of the second reserved balls is “0” (S224: NO), there is no second reserved ball that has not yet been determined for the second normal hit, and all the normal electric appliances 16 to 19 are related. Since the winning game has ended, the jackpot game ends. Accordingly, “0” is stored in the jackpot gaming state flag and becomes “OFF” (S225). Next, a jackpot game end command for notifying the sub-control board 58 that the jackpot game is to be ended is generated (S226). The generated jackpot game end command is stored in the RAM 52, and the process returns to the main process. The stored jackpot game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 8) of the main process to be executed next time, and indicates the end of the jackpot game effect executed during the jackpot game. To do.

  Here, the production mode that can be executed by the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of effect modes for determining the type of effect. The pachinko machine 1 sets any one of a plurality of effect modes, and executes a first notification effect, a second notification effect, a jackpot game effect, and the like according to the set effect mode. The effect modes of this embodiment include, for example, an effect mode in which a game progresses with a lively effect (a lively effect mode), an effect mode in which a game progresses with a simple effect (a simple effect mode), and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the player can input a mode switching instruction for switching the set effect mode to the pachinko machine 1 by operating the operation button 9 (see FIG. 1) within a predetermined period. Specifically, the player can select the effect mode by pressing the left button and the right button of the operation button 9. Needless to say, the operation method for inputting the mode switching instruction is not limited to this. The mode switching instruction according to the present embodiment includes information for designating which of the plurality of rendering modes to switch to. The predetermined period in this embodiment includes a switchable period and a reservable period. The switchable period is a period when the jackpot game is not being executed and the first notification effect is not being executed. The reservation possible period is a period when the jackpot game is not being played and the initial change is executed in the first notification effect. The initial variation is a variation operation that variably displays all of the plurality of first effect symbols, and is executed until a predetermined initial variation time elapses after the first notification effect is started. The initial fluctuation time is determined in advance according to the fluctuation pattern. When the first notification effect starts, the initial variation starts, and after the variation of a part (two) of the plurality (three) of the first effect symbols ends and the initial variation ends, the remaining first The first notification effect ends when the change of the effect symbol ends.

  When the pachinko machine 1 acquires the mode switching instruction during the switchable period, the pachinko machine 1 switches the effect mode at the time of acquisition. Thereafter, the pachinko machine 1 executes the first notification effect, the second notification effect, the jackpot game effect, and the like according to the effect mode after switching.

  On the other hand, when the pachinko machine 1 acquires the mode switching instruction within the reservation possible period, the pachinko machine 1 sets a switching reservation for reserving to switch the effect mode at the timing when the first notification effect ends. Here, “the timing when the first notification effect ends” includes not only the moment when the first notification effect ends, but also includes, for example, a processing time for ending the first notification effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the player operates the operation button 9 within the reservation available period, a reservation cancellation instruction for canceling the setting of the switching reservation can be input to the pachinko machine 1. Specifically, the player depresses the left button and the right button of the operation button 9 and selects the currently set effect mode, thereby canceling the setting of the switching reservation. Needless to say, the operation method for inputting the reservation cancellation instruction is not limited to this.

  If the switching reservation is set when the reservation possible period has elapsed, it is determined whether the specific condition is satisfied at the end of the first notification effect. In the present embodiment, as the specific condition, it is determined whether the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit. When it is determined that it is not the first normal hit (that is, when the specific condition is not satisfied), the effect mode set at the end of the first notification effect is changed to the effect mode specified by the mode switching instruction. Can be switched. Thereafter, the pachinko machine 1 executes the first notification effect, the second notification effect, the jackpot game effect, and the like according to the effect mode after switching.

  By the way, during the execution of the first notification effect when it is determined that the first normal hit, a mode switching instruction may be input within the reservation possible period. In this case, if the effect mode is switched at the end of the first notification effect, then the jackpot game effect is executed according to the switched effect mode. In this case, the first notification effect and the jackpot game effect are executed according to different effect modes, and there is a possibility that the flow of the effect is obstructed. However, when the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment determines that the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit (that is, when a specific condition is satisfied), the pachinko machine 1 reserves switching without switching the effect mode. Cancel the setting. Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 can suppress that the flow of an effect is inhibited with the switching of the effect mode. Below, the control regarding determination of the switchability of effect mode is demonstrated in detail.

  With reference to FIGS. 14-18, the sub control board | substrate process which the sub control board | substrate 58 performs is demonstrated. The sub-control board process is executed by the CPU 581 according to the program stored in the ROM 583 when the pachinko machine 1 is activated. In the sub control board process, a process for controlling effects by the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like is performed in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control board 41. In particular, in sub-control board processing, control related to switching of effect modes is performed.

  First, flags used in sub control board processing will be described. The RAM 582 stores a jackpot game flag, an effect flag, a switching reservation flag, a hit flag, and the like. In the jackpot game flag, “1” is stored and “ON” is stored during the jackpot game, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when the jackpot game is not being played. The effect flag indicates the execution state of the first notification effect. Specifically, the effect flag stores “0” when the initial change is being executed during the execution of the first notification effect, and “1” when the initial change is not being executed during the execution of the first notification effect. "Is stored, and" 2 "is stored when the first notification effect is not executed.

  The switching reservation flag indicates whether a switching reservation is set. Specifically, the switching reservation flag stores “1” when the switching reservation is set and becomes “ON”, and stores “0” when the switching reservation is not set and becomes “OFF”. Become. The hit flag indicates the result of the first normal hit determination. Specifically, the hit flag is “1” stored in the case of the first normal hit and becomes “ON”, and “0” is stored in the case of the first normal hit and is “OFF”.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the sub control board processing is started, it is first determined whether or not a mode switching instruction has been received based on a detection signal from the operation button 9 (S301). When the mode switching instruction has not been received (S301: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S321. When the mode switching instruction is received (S301: YES), the switching process is executed (S302). In the switching processing, processing such as setting of switching reservation and switching of the production mode is executed.

  The switching process (S302, see FIG. 14) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether it is within the reservation possible period according to the states of the jackpot game flag and the effect flag (S311). If “0” is stored in the jackpot game flag and “0” is stored in the performance flag, the initial variation is being executed during the execution of the first notification effect and not in the jackpot game. It is determined that it is within the reservation available period (S311: YES). In this case, “1” indicating that the switching reservation is set is stored in the switching reservation flag, and becomes “ON” (S312). As a result, the switching reservation is set in the RAM 582.

  Next, a switching reservation display for notifying the player that the switching reservation is set is executed on the display screen 28 (S313). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for executing the switching reservation display to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 starts the display control of the switching reservation display on the display screen 28 in accordance with the command received from the sub control board 58. Note that the pachinko machine 1 does not have to execute the switching reservation display, and notifies the player that the switching reservation is set by the output sound from the speaker 48, the operation of the movable accessory 30, and the like. Also good. The process returns to the sub-control board process (see FIG. 14).

  When “1” is stored in the jackpot game flag, it is determined that the reservation period is not reached because the jackpot game is in progress (S311: NO). Further, when “0” is not stored in the effect flag, it is determined that it is not within the reservation possible period because the initial change is not executed during the execution of the first notification effect (S311: NO). In this case, whether or not it is within the switchable period is determined based on the status of the jackpot game flag and the effect flag (S314).

  When “1” is stored in the jackpot game flag, it is determined that it is not within the switchable period because the jackpot game is in progress (S314: NO). If “2” is not stored in the effect flag, the first notification effect is being executed, so it is determined that it is not within the switchable period (S314: NO). In this case, the process returns to the sub control board process.

  When “0” is stored in the jackpot game flag and “2” is stored in the performance flag, it is not during the jackpot game and the first notification effect is not being executed, and therefore it is within the switchable period. (S314: YES). In this case, the effect mode is switched (S315). Specifically, the effect mode designated by the mode switching instruction is stored in RAM 582. Thereby, when the mode switching instruction is acquired within the switchable period, the effect mode is switched at that time. Processing returns to sub-control board processing.

  As shown in FIG. 14, after the switching process (S302), it is determined based on the detection signal from the operation button 9 whether a reservation cancellation instruction has been received (S321). When the reservation cancellation instruction has not been received (S321: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S331. When the reservation cancellation instruction is received (S321: YES), it is determined whether it is within the reservation possible period based on the status of the jackpot game flag and the effect flag (S322). If it is not within the reservation possible period (S322: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S331. If it is within the reservation possible period (S322: YES), “0” indicating that the switching reservation is not set is stored in the switching reservation flag (S323). Thereby, the setting of the switching reservation in the RAM 582 is canceled. Next, the switching reservation display on the display screen 28 is terminated (S324). At this time, a command for ending the switching reservation display is transmitted from the sub control board 58 to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 ends the display control of the switching reservation display according to the command received from the sub control board 58. The process proceeds to the determination in S331.

  Next, it is determined whether the first variation pattern designation command is received from the main control board 41 (S331). If the first variation pattern designation command has not been received (S331: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S351. When the first variation pattern designation command is received (S331: YES), the first notification effect start process is executed (S332). In the first notification effect start process, processes such as control of the hit flag and start of the first notification effect are performed.

  With reference to FIG. 17, the first notification effect start time process (S332, see FIG. 14) will be described in detail. First, it is determined whether or not the result of the first normal hit determination notified by the first variation pattern designation command is the first normal hit (S341). If it is not the first normal hit (S341: NO), the process proceeds to S343. In the case of the first normal hit (S341: YES), “1” indicating the first normal hit is stored in the hit flag and becomes “ON” (S342).

  Next, the first notification effect is controlled according to the change pattern specified by the first change pattern specifying command and the set effect mode (S343). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for executing the first notification effect based on the first variation pattern to the effect control board 43. In accordance with the command received from the sub control board 58, the CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 causes the first effect symbol to be variably displayed on the display screen 28, starts the first symbol variation, and starts display control of the display screen 28. Further, the CPU 581 starts various controls such as various illumination operations corresponding to the first notification effect, the operation of the movable accessory 30, and the sound output of the speaker 48 based on the first variation pattern. Next, “0” indicating that the initial variation is being executed during the execution of the first notification effect is stored in the effect flag (S344), and the process returns to the sub-control board process (see FIG. 14).

  As shown in FIG. 14, after the first notification effect start time process (S332), it is determined from the state of the effect flag whether initial variation is being executed during the execution of the first notification effect (S351). If “0” is not stored in the effect flag and the initial variation is not being executed (S351: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S361. If “0” is stored in the effect flag and the initial variation is being executed (S351: YES), it is determined whether the initial variation time has elapsed (S352). When the initial variation time has not yet elapsed (S352: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S361.

  When the initial variation time has elapsed (S352: YES), some variations of the plurality of first effect symbols are terminated and stopped, and the initial variation is terminated (S353). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for ending the initial fluctuation to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 ends the display control of the initial variation on the display screen 28 in accordance with the command received from the sub control board 58. Next, “1” indicating that the initial variation is not executed during execution of the first notification effect is stored in the effect flag (S354). Thereby, the reservation possible period ends.

  Next, it is determined whether a first normal symbol stop command is received from the main control board 41 (S361). If the first normal symbol stop command has not been received (S361: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S381 (see FIG. 15).

  When the first normal symbol stop command is received (S361: YES), the first notification effect end process is executed (S362). In the first notification effect end process, a process of switching the effect mode according to the result of the first normal hit determination, a process of ending the first notification effect, and the like are performed.

  With reference to FIG. 18, the first notification effect end process (S362, see FIG. 14) will be described in detail. First, it is determined whether a switching reservation is set according to the state of the switching reservation flag (S371). If “0” is stored in the switching reservation flag and no switching reservation is set (S371: NO), the process proceeds to S377.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined whether to switch the effect mode according to the result of the first normal hit determination. Therefore, when “1” is stored in the switching reservation flag and the switching reservation is set (S371: YES), whether the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit depending on the state of the hit flag Is determined (S372). When “0” is stored in the winning flag and the first normal winning is not achieved (S372: NO), the effect mode is switched (S373). Specifically, the effect mode designated by the mode switching instruction is stored in RAM 582. The process proceeds to S375.

  When “1” is stored in the winning flag and the first ordinary winning is made (S372: YES), “0” is stored in the winning flag and becomes “OFF” (S374), and the effect mode is switched by S373. Instead, the process proceeds to S375. Next, “0” is stored in the switching reservation flag and becomes “OFF” (S375). Thereby, the setting of the switching reservation is canceled. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 can prohibit the effect mode from being switched when it is determined that the first normal hit is achieved. Therefore, the first notification effect and the jackpot game effect when determined to be the first normal hit are each executed according to the same effect mode. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can suppress the obstruction of the flow of the production accompanying the change of the production mode. The switching reservation display on the display screen 28 ends (S376).

  Next, the combination of the first effect symbols indicating the result of the first normal hit determination is fixedly displayed on the display screen 28 (S377). At this time, a command for confirming and displaying the first effect symbol combination indicating the result of the first normal hit determination is transmitted from the sub control board 58 to the effect control board 43. In accordance with the command received from the sub control board 58, the CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 displays the first effect symbol combination indicating the result of the first normal hit determination on the display screen 28. Thereby, the first notification effect ends. Next, “2” indicating that the first notification effect is not being executed is stored in the effect flag (S378), and the process returns to the sub control board process (see FIG. 14).

  As shown in FIG. 15, after the first notification effect end process (S362, see FIG. 14), it is determined whether a fourth variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control board 41 (S381). If the fourth variation pattern designation command has not been received (S381: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S391. When the fourth variation pattern designation command is received (S381: YES), the second notification effect is controlled according to the variation pattern designated by the fourth variation pattern designation command and the set production mode (S382). . This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for executing the second notification effect based on the fourth variation pattern to the effect control board 43. In accordance with the command received from the sub control board 58, the CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 causes the second effect symbol to be variably displayed on the display screen 28, starts the second symbol variation, and starts display control of the display screen 28. Further, the CPU 581 starts various controls such as various illumination operations corresponding to the second notification effect, operations of the movable accessory 30, and voice output of the speaker 48 based on the fourth variation pattern. The process proceeds to determination of S391.

  Next, it is determined whether a fourth normal symbol stop command is received from the main control board 41 (S391). If the fourth normal symbol stop command has not been received (S391: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S401. When the fourth normal symbol stop command is received (S391: YES), the combination of the second effect symbols indicating the result of the fourth normal hit determination is fixedly displayed on the display screen 28 (S392). At this time, a command for confirming and displaying the combination of the second effect symbols indicating the result of the fourth normal hit determination is transmitted from the sub control board 58 to the effect control board 43. In accordance with the command received from the sub control board 58, the CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 causes the display screen 28 to display the second effect symbol combination indicating the result of the fourth normal hit determination. Thereby, the second notification effect ends. The process proceeds to the determination in S401.

  Next, it is determined whether a jackpot game start command is received from the main control board 41 (S401). When the jackpot game start command has not been received (S401: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S411.

  When the jackpot game start command is received (S401: YES), control for starting the jackpot game effect is performed according to the set effect mode (S402). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for executing the jackpot game effect to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 starts display control of the display screen 28 in accordance with a command received from the sub control board 58. Further, the CPU 581 starts various controls such as various lighting operations corresponding to the jackpot game effect, the operation of the movable accessory 30, and the sound output of the speaker 48. Next, “1” indicating that the jackpot game is being played is stored in the jackpot game flag and becomes “ON” (S403), and the process proceeds to the determination of S411.

  Next, it is determined whether a jackpot game end command is received from the main control board 41 (S411). If the jackpot game end command has not been received (S411: NO), the process returns to the determination of S301 (see FIG. 14).

  When the jackpot game end command is received (S411: YES), control to end the jackpot game effect is performed (S412). This process is performed by the CPU 581 transmitting a command for ending the jackpot game effect to the effect control board 43. The CPU 431 of the effect control board 43 ends the display control of the display screen 28 in accordance with the command received from the sub control board 58. In addition, the CPU 581 ends various controls such as various lighting operations corresponding to the jackpot game effect, the operation of the movable accessory 30, and the sound output of the speaker 48. Next, “0” indicating that the jackpot game is not being played is stored in the jackpot game flag to be “OFF” (S413), and the process returns to the determination in S301.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 1 can be executed according to the effect mode in which the first notification effect is being set. Further, during execution of the first notification effect, when the player inputs a mode switching instruction within the reservation possible period, a switching reservation is set. In this case, the production mode is switched at the timing when the first notification production when the mode switching instruction is acquired is completed. However, the pachinko machine 1 can prohibit the effect mode from being switched when it is determined that the first normal hit is achieved. Therefore, the first notification effect and the jackpot game effect when determined to be the first normal hit are each executed according to the same effect mode. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can suppress the obstruction of the flow of the production accompanying the switching of the production mode.

  The pachinko machine 1 can give the player a sense of excitement by executing the first notification effect and the jackpot game effect according to the lively effect mode. During the execution of the first notification effect according to the lively effect mode, a mode switching instruction for switching to the simple effect mode may be input within the reservation possible period. In this case, if the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit, the pachinko machine 1 prohibits the switching of the effect mode, and therefore the same effect mode (the lively effect mode) after the first notification effect. It is possible to perform a hit production according to Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can suppress, for example, after the first notification effect in the lively effect mode, the jackpot game effect in the simple effect mode is performed and the player's feeling of exhilaration is inhibited.

  The player can cancel the switching of the effect mode by inputting the reservation cancellation instruction until the first notification effect being executed ends after inputting the mode switching instruction during the execution of the first notification effect. That is, the player can repeat the input of the mode switching instruction and the input of the reservation cancellation instruction a plurality of times within the reservation possible period during the execution of the first notification effect. In addition, in the first notification effect when it is determined that the first normal hit is made, if the switching reservation is set at the elapse of the reservation available period, the setting of the switching reservation is canceled at the end of the subsequent first notification effect. . That is, within the reservation available period during which the switching reservation setting can be canceled, the switching reservation setting is not canceled even if it is determined that the first normal hit is made, and it is determined whether or not the switching reservation is set. If the switching reservation is set after the reservation possible period has elapsed, the setting of the switching reservation is canceled. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can simplify the control for setting and canceling the switching reservation as compared with the case of canceling the setting of the switching reservation each time a mode switching instruction is input, for example.

  The pachinko machine 1 can notify the player by the switching reservation display that the effect mode is switched at the end of the first notification effect being executed. If the setting of the switching reservation is canceled every time the mode switching instruction is input during the execution of the first notification effect when the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit, the mode switching instruction is input. Since the switching reservation display is not executed, the player knows that the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit before the end of the first notification effect (so-called “first ballet”). Since the pachinko machine 1 cancels the setting of the switching reservation at the end of the first notification effect when the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit, it is possible to prevent the preliminary hit.

  In the above embodiment, the CPU 581 that executes S315 in FIG. 16 and S373 in FIG. 18 corresponds to the “setting unit” of the present invention. The first normal winning game corresponds to the “winning game” of the present invention. The first ordinary hit determination corresponds to the “win determination” of the present invention. The CPU 51 that executes S47 of FIG. 9 corresponds to the “determination means” of the present invention. The first notification effect corresponds to the “notification effect” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes S343 in FIG. 17 corresponds to the “first effect executing means” of the present invention. The jackpot game effect corresponds to the “specific effect” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes S402 in FIG. 15 corresponds to the “second effect executing means” of the present invention. The operation button 9 corresponds to “first input means” and “second input means” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that receives the mode switching instruction in S301 of FIG. 14 corresponds to the “first acquisition unit” of the present invention. The reservation possible period corresponds to the “specific period” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes S312 in FIG. 16 corresponds to the “reservation means” of the present invention. The CPU 581 executing S373 in FIG. 18 corresponds to the “switching unit” of the present invention. In the case of S372 of FIG. 18: YES, the CPU 581 that executes S375 without executing S373 corresponds to the “prohibiting means” of the present invention. The CPU 51 that controls the first normal winning game in S13 of FIG. 8 corresponds to the “game executing means” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that receives the reservation cancellation instruction in S321 of FIG. 14 corresponds to the “second acquisition unit” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes S323 in FIG. 14 corresponds to the “release means” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes S372 in FIG. 18 corresponds to the “determination unit” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes S313 in FIG. 16 corresponds to the “notification unit” of the present invention.

  In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the mode switching instruction includes information for designating which of the plurality of rendering modes to switch to. On the other hand, the mode switching instruction may not include information specifying which of the plurality of rendering modes to switch to. In this case, for example, the pachinko machine 1 may determine which of the plurality of effect modes to switch to based on a predetermined condition when there is a mode switching instruction.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, a player inputs a mode switching instruction | indication into the pachinko machine 1 by operating the operation button 9 (refer FIG. 1) within a predetermined period. The predetermined period is not limited to the reservation possible period and the switchable period, and may be a period including at least a part of the period during which the first notification effect is being executed. The reservable period may be, for example, a period from when the first notification effect is started until a predetermined time elapses, or after the first notification effect is started, the first notification effect ends. It may be a period until the predetermined time is reached, or may be all the period from the start to the end of the first notification effect. Moreover, the start of the reservation possible period may not be the start of the first notification effect. In the above embodiment, the mode switching instruction and the reservation cancellation instruction are each input by the operation button 9, but may be input by different input means.

  The present invention is applicable not only to the so-called general electric type gaming machine as in the above-described embodiment, but also to a so-called one-type gaming machine that advances a game by executing a jackpot determination using a special symbol, for example. Yes. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine including a first special symbol for notifying the result of the first jackpot determination and a second special symbol for notifying the result of the second jackpot determination.

  In the above embodiment, in S372, it is determined whether the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit according to the state of the hit flag. On the other hand, the CPU 581 refers to the information indicating the first normal hit determination result included in the first fluctuation pattern designation command received in S331, so that the first normal hit determination result is the first normal hit determination. You may judge whether there is. The CPU 581 may determine whether the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the first fluctuation pattern designation command. Further, the CPU 51 may notify the sub control board 58 of the result of the first normal hit determination by the first normal symbol stop command. In this case, the CPU 581 may determine whether the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit based on the result of the first normal hit determination notified by the first normal symbol stop command.

  When the CPU 581 receives the first normal symbol stop command (S361: YES), if the switching reservation is set (S371: YES), the CPU 581 determines the result of the first normal hit determination (S372). The timing for determining the result of the first normal hit determination, that is, the timing for determining whether or not the specific condition is satisfied is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the CPU 581 may execute the determination in S371 and the determination in S372 when the reservation possible period has elapsed (for example, after S354).

  The pachinko machine 1 may have a specification in which a reservation cancellation instruction cannot be input and a mode switching instruction can be input only once within a single reservation possible period. If the CPU 581 acquires the mode switching instruction within the reservation possible period, the CPU 581 may end the reservation possible period at that time. In this case, when the CPU 581 acquires the mode switching instruction within the reservation possible period, the CPU 581 may determine the result of the first normal hit determination at that time. That is, when the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit, the CPU 581 may prohibit setting the switching reservation at that time when the mode switching instruction is acquired within the reservation possible period. .

  In the above embodiment, if the result of the first normal hit determination is out of order (S372: NO), the effect mode is switched (S373), and if it is the first normal hit (S372: YES), the effect mode is switched. The setting of the switching reservation is canceled without (S375). The determination in S372 does not have to be performed based on whether the result of the first normal hit determination is the first normal hit or not, for example, based on the change pattern specified by the first change pattern specifying command. Also good. That is, the CPU 581 may cancel the switching reservation setting without switching the effect mode when a specific variation pattern is designated by the first variation pattern designation command.

  The CPU 581 acquires pre-read information that is information based on the hold random number before the first normal hit determination is performed on the hold random number, and performs multiple first notification effects based on the pre-read information. You may perform the continuous production | presentation which is the production performed. In this case, the CPU 581 determines whether or not to execute the continuous effect in S372, and when executing the continuous effect, the CPU 581 may cancel the setting of the switching reservation without switching the effect mode. Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 can suppress that the production mode is switched during execution of the continuous production and the flow of the production is inhibited. In this case, the continuous effect executed in the first and subsequent first notification effects corresponds to the “specific effect” of the present invention.

  In addition, in the so-called one type of gaming machine, there is a gaming machine that is determined to be a big hit in addition to a big hit or a loss in the big hit determination. In addition, there is a gaming machine that executes a small hit game and executes a small hit game effect when it is determined that a small hit is made. In the case where the present invention is applied to this gaming machine, the CPU 581 may cancel the setting of the switching reservation without switching the effect mode, for example, when the result of the big hit determination is the small hit. In this case, the small hit game effect corresponds to the “specific effect” of the present invention.

  Further, all elements described in the claims, specification, and drawings may be physically single or plural unless explicitly stated to limit the number. Of course, the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and the description are merely given for convenience in describing the present case, and thereby have a special meaning. I was not particularly aware of this. In other words, what is an element is not limitedly interpreted only by the element name. For example, the “first effect execution means” may be hardware alone or may include software. Further, whether or not a plurality of elements among all the elements are appropriately configured integrally, or whether one element is divided into a plurality of elements, unless specified in the claims or the like. However, since all the patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification etc., they are included in the scope of the right according to the present invention. Of course. Therefore, the adoption of a gaming machine having a structural difference within that range only because it is not described in the present embodiment does not avoid the right according to the present invention. . The same applies to differences in obvious ranges that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment in the configuration and shape of each element.

1 Pachinko machine 41 Main control board 51 CPU
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Claims (4)

Setting means for setting one of a plurality of production modes for determining the type of production;
A determination means for performing a hit determination as to whether or not a hit game advantageous to the player is executed when the start condition is satisfied;
First effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying the result of the hit determination according to the effect mode set by the setting means;
A second effect executing means for executing a specific effect according to the effect mode set by the setting means, after the notification effect by the first effect executing means is ended when the specific condition is satisfied;
A first input means for inputting a mode switching instruction for switching the effect mode set by the setting means by a player operating;
First acquisition means for acquiring the mode switching instruction input by the first input means;
When the mode switching instruction is acquired by the first acquisition means within at least a part of the specific period during execution of the notification effect, the effect mode is switched at a timing when the notification effect being executed ends. Reservation means for setting a switching reservation to reserve
When the switching reservation is set by the reservation means, when the timing has arrived, the switching means for switching the effect mode set at the time of the arrival of the timing to another effect mode;
A gaming machine comprising: prohibiting means for prohibiting switching of the effect mode by the switching means when the specific condition is satisfied before the timing arrives. A game execution means for executing the winning game when the notification effect indicates that the result of the winning determination is a winning;
The second effect execution means is set by the setting means as a hit effect that is the specific effect indicating that the win game is being executed when the result of the hit determination is a win as the specific condition. According to the production mode
The said prohibiting means prohibits that the said presentation mode is switched by the said switching means, when the result of the said hit determination at the time of the said mode switching instruction | indication is winning. The gaming machine described. In the case where the switching reservation is set by the reservation means, a reservation cancellation instruction for canceling the setting of the switching reservation is input by a player operating within the specific period when the switching reservation is set Second input means to perform,
Second acquisition means for acquiring the reservation cancellation instruction input by the second input means;
Cancellation means for canceling the setting of the switching reservation when the reservation cancellation instruction is acquired by the second acquisition means;
Determining means for determining whether or not the specific condition is satisfied;
The prohibiting unit determines that the specific condition is satisfied by the determining unit, and when the reservation unit has set the switching reservation, the switching unit performs the switching after the elapse of the specific period and before the timing. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the reservation setting is canceled.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising notification means for notifying that the switching reservation is set when the switching reservation is set by the reservation means. .

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