JP2021065518A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can improve an amusement.SOLUTION: In a first branching presentation, a time period from start time of the first branching presentation to time before a first result presentation is to be performed is defined as a first result time t2, and a time period from the start time of the first branching presentation to the time before a prior presentation is to be performed is defined as a first prior time t1. In a second branching presentation, a time period from start time of the second branching presentation to time before a second result presentation is to be performed is defined as a second result time t5. The first prior time t1 is shorter than the second result time t5 and the second result time t5 is shorter than the first result time t2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, for example, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a production related to a state advantageous to the player, such as a big hit, is performed as an effect during a symbol variation game. In such a gaming machine, a notice effect suggesting the possibility of an advantageous state is performed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-100287

It is expected that the production performed in the pattern variation game will improve the interest of the player by devising the content of the production. The effect performed in the pattern variation game is, for example, an effect performed for the purpose of raising the expectation that the player is given an advantageous state, and is an effective effect for improving the interest. .. Therefore, what kind of effect is to appear in the symbol variation game can be an important factor for improving the fun of the game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest by devising the content of the production.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that can give a privilege to a player based on a predetermined lottery result, and is an operation means that can be operated by the player and an operation detection that can detect the operation of the operation means. A means, an effect executing means, and an effect controlling means for controlling the effect executing means are provided, and the lottery result is a first lottery result, which is more advantageous to the player than the first lottery result. There are two lottery results, and the effects executed by the effect executing means include an operation effect that prompts the operation of the operation means, and a first branch effect and a second branch effect that are executed after the operation effect. In the operation effect, the branch condition for branching to either the first branch effect or the second branch effect and branching to the first branch effect is that the lottery result is the second lottery. It is a branch condition that is satisfied when a predetermined operation condition by the operation means is satisfied during the operation valid period, and the branch condition for branching to the second branch effect is the first branch condition. And the second branch condition, in the first branch condition, the lottery result is the second lottery result, and the operation means is operated during the operation valid period, while the operation valid period is performed. It is a branch condition that is satisfied when the predetermined operation condition by the operation means is not satisfied, and the second branch condition is a branch condition that is satisfied when the lottery result is the first lottery result. In the first branch effect, a first result effect in which the lottery result is notified and a pre-effect in which the expected degree of the lottery result notified in the first result effect is suggested or notified are performed. In the second branch effect, while the second result effect in which the lottery result is notified is performed, the pre-effect is not performed, and in the first branch effect, the first branch effect is started from the start of the first branch effect. The time until the 1-result effect is performed is defined as the first result time, and the time from the start of the first branch effect to the time when the pre-effect is performed is defined as the first pre-effect. The time from the start of the second branch effect to the time when the second result effect is performed is defined as the second result time, the first pre-time is shorter than the second result time, and the second result time is the second result time. 1 The gist is that the result time is shorter than the time.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that can give a privilege to a player based on a predetermined lottery result, and is an operation means that can be operated by the player and an operation detection that can detect the operation of the operation means. A means, an effect executing means, and an effect controlling means for controlling the effect executing means are provided, and the lottery result is a first lottery result, which is more advantageous to the player than the first lottery result. There are two lottery results, and the effects executed by the effect executing means include an operation effect that prompts the operation of the operation means, and a first branch effect and a second branch effect that are executed after the operation effect. In the operation effect, the first branch effect and the second branch effect are branched, and the branch condition for branching to the first branch effect is that the lottery result is the second lottery. It is a branch condition that is satisfied when a predetermined operation condition by the operation means is satisfied during the operation valid period, and the branch condition for branching to the second branch effect is the first branch condition. And the second branch condition, in the first branch condition, the lottery result is the second lottery result, and the operation means is operated during the operation valid period, while the operation valid period is performed. It is a branch condition that is satisfied when the predetermined operation condition by the operation means is not satisfied, and the second branch condition is a branch condition that is satisfied when the lottery result is the first lottery result. In the first branch effect, the first result effect in which the lottery result is notified and the first pre-effect in which the expected degree of the lottery result notified in the first result effect is suggested or notified. In the second branching effect, a second result effect in which the lottery result is notified and a second pre-effect in which the expectation level of the lottery result notified in the second result effect is suggested or notified. , And the expectation of the lottery result suggested or notified in the second pre-production is lower than the expectation suggested or notified in the first pre-production. In the first branch effect, the time from the start of the first branch effect to the first result effect is set as the first result time, and the first pre-effect is performed from the start of the first branch effect. In the second branch effect, the time from the start of the second branch effect to the time when the second result effect is performed is defined as the second result time, and the first advance time is defined as the second result time. The gist is that the second result time is shorter than the second result time and the second result time is shorter than the first result time.

The gaming machine includes a movable body that operates from the original position to the effect position and an operation control means that controls the operation of the movable body. In the operation effect, the movable body moves from the original position to the effect position. The second result effect, which is executed after the operation and is performed in the second branch effect, may be performed when the movable body is operating from the effect position to the original position.

In the gaming machine, in the second branch effect, the second result effect may be performed at a position where the movable body has passed while operating from the effect position to the original position.

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

A perspective view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. A flowchart showing a special symbol input process. A flowchart showing a special symbol start process. (A) and (b) are explanatory views showing the type of jackpot. Explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern. (A) to (d) are explanatory views explaining an example of an operation effect. (A) to (c) are explanatory views for explaining an example of a branching effect. (A) to (g) are explanatory views for explaining an example of branching effect. (A) is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the first branch effect, and (b) is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the second branch effect. In another example, a timing chart showing the execution timing of the second branch effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. A frame member (front frame) Y1 is arranged on the front surface of the game board YB. On the board surface of the game board YB, a game area YBa having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined. In the game area YBa, the game ball launched by the player operating the launch handle HD arranged on the front surface of the pachinko game machine 10 is guided down. Further, an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 displays various display effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using an effect symbol (decorative symbol). Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that produces a light emitting effect. The decorative lamp La is arranged on a frame (for example, a front frame) or a game board YB constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp that outputs various sounds such as sound effects and music and produces a sound effect. In the present embodiment, the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the effect display device 11 constitute an effect device (effect device group) which is an example of the effect execution means capable of executing the effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button BT that can be operated by the player. The operation button BT is a push button type. The operation button BT of the present embodiment has one operation unit. The operation unit is a portion where the player performs a pressing operation. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a vibrating unit SU (shown in FIG. 3) inside the operation button BT. Further, the operation button BT is configured to be vibrable by the vibration unit SU. In the present embodiment, the operation button BT corresponds to an operation means that can be operated by the player. Further, in the present embodiment, the vibration unit SU corresponds to the vibration means for vibrating the operation means. Further, in the present embodiment, the vibration unit SU constitutes an effect device (effect device group) which is an example of the effect execution means capable of executing the effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 12 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The first starting port 12 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the starting condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device 11, and is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. A ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the first starting port 12, and the game ball entered in the first starting port 12 is detected in the ball passage. The first starting sensor SE1 (starting sensor (switch) SE1 shown in FIG. 3) is arranged.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 13 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The second starting port 13 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the starting condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the second starting port 13 is located to the right of the first starting port 12. The second starting port 13 is closed so that the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter when the predetermined condition (winning of the normal symbol) is not satisfied. Then, when a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is satisfied, the second starting port 13 is opened so that the game ball can be entered or can be easily entered. The second starting port 13 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. In the present embodiment, the actuator that opens the second starting port 13 is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. Further, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the second starting port 13, and the game ball entered in the second starting port 13 is connected to the ball passage. A second start sensor SE2 (start sensor (switch) SE2 shown in FIG. 3) to be detected is arranged.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a large winning opening 14 that is open to the gaming area YBa. The large prize opening 14 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. In the present embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is located at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The large winning opening 14 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is not satisfied. Then, when the predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is satisfied, the large winning opening 14 is opened so that the game ball can be entered or can be easily entered. The large winning opening 14 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. In the present embodiment, the actuator that opens the large winning opening 14 is the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the large winning opening 14, and the ball passage that has entered the large winning opening 14 is detected. Means (count sensor (switch) CS shown in FIG. 3) are arranged.

The jackpot game is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as a maximum number of rounds in which a game ball is allowed to enter the jackpot 14. Then, when the big hit game occurs, the opening time is set before the first round game starts, and the opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is performed during the opening time. In addition, when a big hit game occurs, an ending time is set when the final round game ends, and an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed during the ending time.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal winning opening that is open to the gaming area YBa. The ordinary winning slot is a winning slot in which a game ball is inserted when the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. In the present embodiment, the ordinary winning openings are located in the left area and the right area of the game area YBa, respectively. In addition, the normal winning opening is always open so that a game ball can be inserted.

The normal winning opening on the left is in a position where the game ball launched mainly aimed at the first starting opening 12 can enter, and the game ball launched aiming at the large winning opening 14 cannot enter. It is in. Then, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the left normal winning opening, and the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening is detected in the ball passage. Means (ordinary sensor HS1 shown in FIG. 3) are provided.

The normal winning opening on the right is in a position where a game ball launched mainly aimed at the large winning opening 14 can enter, and a game ball launched aiming at the first starting opening 12 cannot enter. It is in. Then, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the normal winning opening on the right side, and the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening is detected in the ball passage. Means (ordinary sensor HS2 shown in FIG. 3) are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, an operating gate 18 is arranged in the game area YBa. In the present embodiment, the operating gate 18 is a region on the right side of the game area YBa, and is located above the second starting port 13 and the big winning opening 14. The operating gate 18 is always open with an open gate opening 18a so that a game ball can be inserted. A means (gate sensor (switch) GS shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball entering and passing through is provided at the gate opening 18a. The gate opening 18a of the operating gate 18 is an entrance for entering a game ball when the starting condition of a normal symbol variation game using a normal symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as a “normal symbol game”) is satisfied. .. The second starting port 13 wins the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed by the game ball entering the operating gate 18, and after the winning symbol of the normal symbol is derived in the normal symbol game, it is in the open state from the closed state. Works to.

Further, the game board YB is provided with special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, hold display devices 24a and 24b, and a normal symbol display device 25 shown in FIG. These display devices are located at a portion of the gaming board YB that is visible to the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decorative member arranged in the game area of the game board YB, a corner decorative member of the game board YB, and the like.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b play a symbol variation game using the special symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "special symbol game"), and in the symbol variation game, a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is displayed. Derived. The special symbol display device 23a is a display device for playing a symbol variation game of a special symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "first special symbol game"), and the special symbol display device 23b is a symbol variation game of a second special symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "first special symbol game"). Hereinafter, it may be referred to as a "second special figure game"). When the game ball enters the first starting port 12 and is detected, the starting condition of the first special figure game is satisfied. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second starting port 13 and is detected, the starting condition of the second special figure game is satisfied.

When the start condition is satisfied, a special symbol game is played on the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b in order to derive the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and the special symbol derived in the special symbol game is used. A symbol variation game for deriving the corresponding result is also performed in the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) using the effect symbol.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices provided with a light emitting body. In the special figure game, an arbitrary combination of light emitting bodies constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbol includes a jackpot symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is won and a missed symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is not won.

On the other hand, in the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH), when the special figure game starts, the effect symbol is variablely displayed (variable) along a predetermined variation direction (horizontal scroll direction). The variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) in three stages, that is, the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage when viewed from the player. In the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH), an effect symbol that makes it possible to recognize the result of the symbol variation game is derived by combining a plurality of identification information (identification information in three stages in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the identification information constituting the combination of the effect symbols is composed of a design imitating Arabic numerals. Specifically, the identification information of each stage is an Arabic numeral from [1] to [9]. As a result, the combination of the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as the symbol combination) is, for example, a combination such as [111] in which the identification information of all stages is the same, or [479] and [337] in which the identification information of all stages is not the same. ], [121] and the like. Then, the result of the symbol variation game of the effect symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as "effect game") corresponds to the result of the special symbol game. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the special figure game, the symbol combination in which the identification information of all stages is the same identification information is derived in the production game, and the jackpot can be recognized. On the other hand, in the special figure game, when the deviation symbol is derived, in the production game, the symbol combination in which the identification information of all stages is not the same identification information is derived, and the deviation can be recognized. The first special figure game and the second special figure game are not executed at the same time, and the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) plays an effect game corresponding to the executed special symbol.

The production game may be accompanied by a reach production. Reach production is a production that forms a reach. As for the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined stage (lower stage and upper stage as an example) among a plurality of stages, and the effect symbol of a stage different from the predetermined stage (middle stage as an example) is continuously displayed in a variable manner. It is in a state of being. The state in which the reach is formed is the reach state. In the present embodiment, the reach effect includes a normal reach effect (hereinafter referred to as NR effect) and a super reach effect (hereinafter referred to as SR effect). The SR effect is a reach effect in which a jackpot symbol is derived in the special figure game and the expectation that the special figure game will be a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot expectation) is higher than that of the NR effect.

For example, the NR effect is an effect in the effect game, in which after the reach is formed, the effect symbols in the middle stage are continuously displayed in a variable manner, then temporarily stopped and displayed, and a predetermined combination of symbols is derived as it is. For example, the SR effect is an effect that develops the NR effect by re-variating the effect symbol in the middle stage after executing the NR effect. Then, the SR effect is an effect in which the effect symbol in the middle stage is finally stopped and displayed, and then a predetermined combination of symbols is derived. The SR effect may include an effect of displaying a predetermined character or character string on the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH).

The hold display device 24a is a display device that displays the number of the first special figure games whose execution is suspended (the first special hold number), and the hold display device 24b is the second special figure game whose execution is held. It is a display device that displays a number (second special hold number). The normal symbol display device 25 plays a normal symbol game, and in the normal symbol game, a normal symbol according to the lottery result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol is derived.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a movable body 27 that performs a predetermined operation. As shown in FIG. 2, the movable body 27 is arranged so as to appear and disappear with respect to the front surface of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH). The movable body 27 is a movable body that performs a haunting motion along the arrow direction S1 in FIG. The actuator that operates the movable body 27 in the present embodiment is the actuator AC3 shown in FIG. The movable body 27 is provided with light emitting bodies 27a to 27e that perform a light emitting effect, and is configured to be capable of executing the light emitting effect. In the present embodiment, the movable body 27 is a light emitting means for executing a light emitting effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the movable body 27 constitutes an effect device (effect device group) which is an example of the effect execution means capable of executing the effect.

As shown in FIG. 2, the movable body 27 is based on the central upper portion when the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) is viewed from the front (when viewed from the player side) when the movable effect is not executed. It is arranged as a position. In the present embodiment, a part of the movable body 27 when it is in the original position is located in front of the image display unit GH and covers a part of the image display unit GH.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation function. The probability fluctuation function is a function that can give a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as "probability change state") that changes the winning probability of the jackpot lottery from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the end of the jackpot game. .. The probability change state is a state in which the player is more likely to win the jackpot lottery than the non-probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as “non-probability change state”) in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is low, which is advantageous for the player.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a function of improving the ball entry rate. The ball entry rate improving function is a function capable of imparting a ball entry rate improvement state in which the entry rate of a game ball per unit time to the second starting port 13 as a predetermined entry port is improved. The ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called "electric support state" or "high base state". In the following description, a state in which the ball entry rate improvement state is not given may be referred to as a “non-ball entry rate improvement state”. The non-ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called "non-electric support state" or "low base state".

For example, the ball entry rate improvement state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol game as compared with the case where the non-ball entry rate is improved. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the non-ball entry rate improved state. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the second starting port 13 based on winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol is made longer than in the non-ball entry rate improved state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened based on winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol is increased as compared with the case where the non-ball entry rate is improved, and the winning lottery of the normal symbol is used. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the second starting port 13 based on the winning of the second starting port 13 longer than that in the non-ball entry rate improved state.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with various boards including the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 shown in FIG.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a control program of the main control CPU 30a, and a main control RWM 30c capable of writing and reading necessary data. And have. Further, the main control board 30 has a random number generation circuit 30d.

The main control CPU 30a is adapted to receive detection signals of various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, HS1 and HS2. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, hold display devices 24a, 24b, ordinary symbol display device 25, etc.) and controls the operation of the actuators AC1 and AC2. To do.

The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing a process related to the game, information for specifying a variation pattern (main variation pattern) of a special symbol, various determination values, and the like. As the main fluctuation pattern of the special symbol, it is possible to specify the fluctuation time (effect time) from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol to the fixed stop display of the special symbol. Further, the various determination values include a jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery, a normal hit determination value used for the ordinary symbol hit lottery, and the like. Further, the main control RWM30c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, first special hold number, second special hold number, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The main control CPU 30a updates various software random numbers at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles), and executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) stored in the main control RWM30c. The software random numbers include a jackpot symbol random number used when determining a jackpot symbol of a special symbol, a fluctuation pattern distribution random number used when distributing fluctuation patterns, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 every cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random numbers include a big hit random number used for a big hit lottery of a special symbol, a normal hit random number used for a winning lottery of a normal symbol, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that control information (control commands) is transmitted from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b for storing a control program of the sub-control CPU 31a, and a sub-control RWM 31c capable of writing and reading necessary data. And have.

The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 performs control according to the control information based on the control information (control command) transmitted from the main control board 30. For example, when starting a special figure game, the main control CPU 30a transmits control information instructing the start of fluctuation (start of the game) to the sub control CPU 31a in addition to controlling the display contents of the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b. To do. The sub-control CPU 31a that has received the control information controls the display contents so that the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) plays the effect game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the lighting / non-lighting of various decorative lamps La provided on the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the game board YB, and controls the audio output of the speaker Sp. The effect of these decorative lamps La and the speaker Sp is performed according to the effect game, or is performed in the standby state. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the operation of the actuator AC3. The movable body 27 performs a predetermined operation under the control of the actuator AC3. The sub-control CPU 31a that executes such a process controls the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp, the effect display device 11, and the movable body 27, and thus functions as an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a is adapted to receive the detection signal of the operation button BT. The operation button BT has a built-in detection unit (not shown) that detects the operation state. When the operation button BT is pressed, the detection unit outputs a detection signal that makes it possible to identify the operation. The detection unit is, for example, a proximity sensor or a contact type switch capable of outputting an electric signal. The detection signal is a binary signal consisting of valid / invalid. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a corresponds to an operation detecting means capable of detecting the operation of the operating means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with an operation assist function that assists the operation of the operation means required of the player when executing the operation effect. When the operation assist function is effective, the sub-control CPU 31a considers that the operation button BT has been operated even if the operation button BT has not been operated during the operation valid period, and controls when the detection signal of the operation button BT is received. Performs the same control as.

When the sub-control CPU 31a receives a long press operation of the operation button BT in the standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a switches the setting of the operation assist function. For example, when the operation assist function is enabled, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the operation assist function to be invalid when the operation button BT is pressed and held for a long time. When the operation assist function is disabled, the sub-control CPU 31a enables the operation assist function when the operation button BT is pressed and held for a long time. In the present embodiment, the control that can be regarded as the operation button BT operated by the operation assist function corresponds to the specific control.

The control for notifying the setting of the operation assist function will be described.
The sub-control CPU 31a displays the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) so as to display the operation assist information (image) that can identify that the operation assist function is effectively set when the operation assist function is enabled. ) Is controlled. The sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) so as not to display the operation assist information (image) when the operation assist function is invalid. That is, the display of the operation assistance information (image) notifies that the specific control is set to be executable, while the non-display of the operation assistance information (image) is not set to enable the specific control. Is notified. Not limited to this, when the operation assist function is disabled, the operation assist information (image) that can identify that the operation assist function is not effectively set may be displayed.

Further, a vibration unit SU is connected to the sub-control board 31. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the vibration mode of the vibration unit SU. The vibration unit SU is a device for vibrating the operation button BT. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the operation button BT to vibrate by controlling the vibration mode of the vibration unit SU.

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
The main control CPU 30a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as interrupt processes performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 31 in the command transmission process executed as the interrupt process.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 (step S101). When the game ball is not detected by the first start sensor SE1 (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 30a shifts to the process of step S106. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RWM30c is less than 4. Determine (step S102). When the number of first special reservations is not less than 4 (step S102: NO), the main control CPU 30a shifts to the process of step S106.

On the other hand, when the number of first special hold is less than 4 (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 30a stores in the main control RWM30c that the hold condition of the first special figure game is satisfied. The number of holds is added by 1 and updated (step S103). Further, in the process of step S103, the main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 24a so as to display the updated first special hold number.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random numbers generated by the main control board 30, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM 30c (step S104). For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special figure game and the storage order or acquisition order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special figure game in the main control RWM30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special figure game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a setting process of a control command which is control information to be transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a (step S105). The main control CPU 30a generates a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a look-ahead command) capable of specifying the content of the newly reserved first special figure game based on the random number acquired in step S104 of the special symbol input process. , Set in the send buffer. The command setting process in step S105 may be executed as a process different from the special symbol input process. That is, if the command setting process in step S105 can generate a control command when the hold condition of the first special figure game is satisfied, such as the same interrupt process as when the random number is acquired in step S104 of the special symbol input process. Good.

The contents of the first special figure game that can be specified from the look-ahead command include whether or not to win the big hit lottery described later depending on the current number of first special hold and whether or not it is in a high probability state (whether or not it is a big hit). ), And information that can identify the fluctuation pattern determined in the fluctuation processing (big hit fluctuation processing or missed fluctuation processing) described later.

Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 in the process of step S106. When the game ball is not detected by the second start sensor SE2 (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM30c is less than 4. Determine (step S107). When the second special hold number is not less than 4 (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

On the other hand, when the number of the second special hold is less than 4 (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 30a stores in the main control RWM30c that the hold condition of the second special figure game is satisfied. The number of holds is added by 1 and updated (step S108). Further, in the process of step S108, the main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 24b so as to display the updated second special hold number.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random numbers generated by the main control board 30 in the same manner as in step S104, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM30c (step S109). In the process of step S109, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special figure game and the storage order or acquisition order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special figure game in the main control RWM30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special figure game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a control command setting process which is control information to be transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a in the same manner as in step S105 (step S110). The main control CPU 30a generates a look-ahead control command capable of specifying the content of the newly reserved second special figure game based on the random number acquired in step S109 of the special symbol input process, and sets it in the transmission buffer. The command setting process in step S110 may be executed as a process different from the special symbol input process. That is, if the command setting process in step S110 can generate a look-ahead command when the hold condition of the second special figure game is satisfied, such as the same interrupt process as when the random number is acquired in step S109 of the special symbol input process. Good. When the process of step S110 is completed, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

The contents of the second special figure game that can be specified from the look-ahead command include whether or not to win the big hit lottery described later depending on the current number of second special hold and whether or not it is in a high probability state (whether or not it is a big hit). ), And information that can identify the fluctuation pattern determined in the fluctuation processing (big hit fluctuation processing or missed fluctuation processing) described later.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special figure game is satisfied (step S201). In the process of step S201, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the special figure game is satisfied when the big hit game is not in progress and the special figure game is not being executed, while the big hit game or special figure game is in progress. When the figure game is being executed, it is determined that the execution condition of the special figure game is not satisfied. When the execution condition of the special symbol game is not satisfied (step S201: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special figure game is satisfied (step S201: YES), does the main control CPU 30a have a second special hold number stored in the main control RWM 30c larger than 0 (zero)? Is determined (step S202). When the second special hold number is not larger than 0 (zero), that is, when the second special hold number is 0 (zero) (step S202: NO), the main control CPU 30a is stored in the main control RWM30c. 1 It is determined whether the number of special reservations is larger than 0 (zero) (step S203).

When the first special hold number is larger than 0 (zero), that is, when the first special hold number is 1 or more (step S203: YES), the main control CPU 30a has the first special hold number stored in the main control RWM30c. Is subtracted by 1 to update (step S204). Further, in the process of step S204, the main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 24a so as to display the updated first special hold number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RWM30c among the random number information for the first special figure game (step S205). When the main control CPU 30a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is deleted from the main control RWM 30c.

Next, the main control CPU 30a specifies the gaming state (step S206). Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to win the jackpot based on the game state specified in the process of step S206 and the random number used for the jackpot lottery specified from the acquired random number information. (Step S207). In step S207, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot lottery using the jackpot determination value for the low probability state when it is in the low probability state, and determines the jackpot determination value for the high probability time when it is in the high probability state. Use to make a big hit lottery.

Then, when the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery read in step S205 and the jackpot determination value match and the jackpot is won (step S207: YES), the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot variation process (step S208). ). In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot symbol lottery using a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol. The main control CPU 30a performs a fluctuation pattern determination lottery using a random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern that can be specified from random number information, and determines a fluctuation pattern for a big hit. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

If the jackpot is not won (step S207: NO), the main control CPU 30a performs the loss variation processing (step S209). In the out-of-order variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol. The main control CPU 30a performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a random number used for determining a variation pattern that can be specified from the random number information, and determines whether the game state is a low base state or a high base state, and in step S204. The variation pattern for out-of-reach with or without reach is determined on condition of the updated first special hold number. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special figure game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same processing as when starting the first special figure game in steps S210 to S215 for the second special figure game. That is, the main control CPU 30a subtracts the start hold number of the second special figure game (step S210), the jackpot lottery (step S213), and any variation processing based on the result of the jackpot lottery (steps S214, S215). And do. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the main control CPU 30a finishes the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a executes the special symbol game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets in the transmission buffer a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol command) capable of identifying the special symbol determined by the jackpot fluctuation process in the special symbol start process and the missed variation process. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation start command) capable of specifying the start of the special figure game and the determined fluctuation pattern in the transmission buffer. It is preferable that the fluctuation start command can also specify the type of the special figure game.

Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 23a and the special symbol display device 23b so as to start the special symbol game by starting the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 30a measures the fluctuation time defined in the determined fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 23a and the special symbol display device 23b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation stop command) capable of specifying the end of the special figure game in the transmission buffer when the fluctuation time defined in the determined fluctuation pattern elapses.

Next, the types of jackpots that can be determined by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The jackpot symbol of the first special symbol is classified into a special symbol ZA and a special symbol ZB. The jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is classified into a special symbol Za and a special symbol Zb. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. In the following description, the jackpot based on the special symbol ZA may be referred to as "big hit ZA", and the jackpot based on the special symbol ZB may be referred to as "big hit ZB". Further, the jackpot based on the special symbol Za may be indicated as "big hit Za", and the jackpot based on the special symbol Zb may be indicated as "big hit Zb".

Then, in the present embodiment, in the case of a big hit, after the big hit symbol is derived in the special figure game, a kind of big hit game corresponding to the derived big hit symbol is given. In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big winning opening 14 is opened is performed after the opening production is completed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. In one round game, the large winning opening 14 is open until the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. Be released. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending effect.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the jackpot ZA and the jackpot ZB are defined as jackpot games in which the maximum number of round games is seven. Further, in the jackpot ZA, as the game state after the jackpot game, a probabilistic state until the next jackpot game is granted and a high base state until the next jackpot game is granted are defined. ing. In the jackpot ZB, as the gaming state after the jackpot game, the non-probability change state and the special figure game of the number of operations (for example, 100 times) until the special figure game is completed, or the special figure game of the number of operations is ended. It is defined as a high base state until the big hit game is given before the game is played.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the jackpot Za has a jackpot game in which the maximum number of round games is 16 times. The jackpot Zb is defined as a jackpot game in which the maximum number of round games is four. Further, the jackpot Za is defined as a game state after the jackpot game, which is a probabilistic state until the next jackpot game is granted and a high base state until the next jackpot game is granted. ing. In the jackpot Zb, as the gaming state after the jackpot game, the non-probability change state and the special figure game of the number of operations (for example, 100 times) until the special figure game is completed, or the special figure game of the number of operations is ended. It is defined as a high base state until the big hit game is given before the game is played.

Next, the types of fluctuation patterns in this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the variation patterns for deviation determined by the main control CPU 30a include variation patterns HP1 to HP3 and HP6. The fluctuation pattern HP1 is a fluctuation pattern for loss without reach, and the fluctuation patterns HP2, HP3, and HP6 are fluctuation patterns for loss with reach. Further, the fluctuation patterns for big hits determined by the main control CPU 30a include fluctuation patterns HP4, HP5, and HP7. The fluctuation pattern for the jackpot is a fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect is performed in the production game and the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally derived.

Among the fluctuation patterns for big hits, the fluctuation patterns HP4 and HP7 are fluctuation patterns determined when the special symbol ZA or the special symbol Za is determined in the jackpot symbol lottery. Further, among the fluctuation patterns for big hits, the fluctuation pattern HP5 is a fluctuation pattern determined when the special symbol ZB or the special symbol Zb is determined in the jackpot symbol lottery.

In the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP6 and HP7 are fluctuation patterns including the SR effect. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP6 and HP7 are fluctuation patterns in which the operation effect and the branch effect are executed after the reach is formed. The operation effect is an effect that prompts the operation of the operation button BT, and when the operation button BT is operated, the effect is reflected and the effect proceeds. After the operation effect, depending on the operation mode of the operation button BT during the operation effect, one of the first branch effect as the branch effect and the second branch effect as the branch effect is branched. In the following description, it may be indicated that the branch effect is executed after the operation effect, and that the branch effect is developed after the operation effect. In the branch effect, a symbol combination is derived. The branching conditions for the branching effect will be described later.

The main control CPU 30a determines any of the fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP3 and HP6 in the deviation fluctuation processing S209 and S215 of the special symbol start processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines any of the fluctuation patterns HP4, HP5, and HP7 in the jackpot fluctuation processing S208 and S214 of the special symbol start processing shown in FIG. In the jackpot variation processing S208 and S214, when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol ZA or the special symbol Za, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the variation patterns HP4 and HP7. In the jackpot variation processing S208 and S214, when the jackpot symbol is a special symbol ZB or a special symbol Zb, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern HP5. In the out-of-order fluctuation processing and the jackpot fluctuation processing, random numbers used for determining the fluctuation pattern are assigned to the fluctuation patterns with reach so that the SR production including the branch production has a higher expectation of the jackpot than the NR production. There is. In order to increase the expectation of a big hit, it is advisable to increase the ratio of the "appearance rate at the time of a big hit" to the total appearance rate of the "appearance rate at the time of a big hit" and the "appearance rate at the time of a miss".

Next, the effect execution process for executing the effect game will be described.
The sub-control CPU 31a executes the effect execution process when a special symbol command and a variation start command are input from the main control CPU 30a.

In the effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the sub-variation pattern corresponding to the main variation pattern that can be specified from the variation start command. The sub-variation pattern can specify the variation content (effect content) of the production game.

The sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the input special symbol command. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect device group so as to execute the effect game with the variation content that can be specified from the sub-variation pattern. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect device group so as to derive the determined symbol combination when the fluctuation stop command is input from the main control CPU 30a. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of outlier symbols that does not reach the reach state when a variation pattern for outliers without reach is specified. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the out-of-bound symbols in the reach state when the variation pattern for the out-of-reach with reach is specified. Further, the jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a combination in which the effect symbols of all stages are the same effect symbol. In other words, the combination of big hit symbols also includes being in a reach state.

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives a control command transmitted from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes control according to the control command.
For example, during the jackpot game, a control command that can identify the jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, such a control command includes an opening command that can specify the start of the opening, a round command that can specify the start of each round game, and an ending command that can specify the start of the ending. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has received these commands controls the effect device group so as to execute the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect.

Further, as described above, when the standby state is entered, a standby command capable of identifying the standby state is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a. The sub-control CPU 31a that has received the standby command controls the effect device group so as to execute the demonstration effect. The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the standby state and obtaining a customer attraction effect.

Next, an example of the effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a branching effect for deriving a symbol combination. The branch effect is an effect that is executed after the reach is formed and the operation effect is executed. The operation effect and the branch effect are the variation contents of the effect game specified by the sub-variation patterns corresponding to the main variation patterns HP6 and HP7.

Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, an example of a specific flow of the operation effect and the branch effect will be described together with the control contents of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) performed by the sub-control CPU 31a.

First, a specific flow of the production until the operation production is started will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8A, the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) executes the effect game. The left-pointing arrow in the figure indicates a state in which the symbol sequence is displayed in a variable manner. Further, in FIG. 8A, the movable body 27 is in the original position, and the light emitting bodies 27a to 27e are not emitting light.

As shown in FIG. 8B, in the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH), the effect symbols having the same even number ([2] as an example) are temporarily stopped and displayed in the upper and lower stages, and reach is formed. Will be done. Then, as shown in FIG. 8C, the movable effect by the movable body 27 is executed. In the movable effect in FIGS. 8 (b) to 8 (c), the movable body 27 operates in the downward direction of the arrow pointing direction S1 in FIG. 2, and the movable body 27 is displayed in FIG. 8 (b). It operates in a trajectory that makes the effect symbols [2] in the upper and lower rows invisible in the order of the upper row and the lower row. As shown in FIG. 8C, the movable body 27 operates to a position where the lower effect symbol is not invisible after the lower effect symbol is made invisible. In the present embodiment, the operation stop position is the position where the movable body 27 stops after making the lower [2] effect symbol visible after making the lower [2] effect symbol visible by the movable effect. Is. After the movable body 27 moves from the original position to the operation stop position, the reach of the effect symbol whose upper and lower stages are [2] to the reach of the effect symbol having the same odd number ([7] as an example) in the upper and lower stages. The production design changes to.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8D, the operation image SG prompting the operation of the operation button BT is displayed on the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH), and the operation effect is started. While the operation effect is being executed, the effect symbol is not displayed, and the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) displays a background image suggesting that the operation effect is being executed. Therefore, in FIG. 8D, a background image HK2 different from the background image HK1 displayed in FIGS. 8A to 8C is displayed. The operation effect is started after the movable body 27 has moved to the operation stop position. In the present embodiment, the operation stop position in which the movable body is stopped before the operation effect is started corresponds to the effect position in which the movable body is operated from the original position before the operation effect is started.

In the present embodiment, the operation image SG is an image that urges the player to hold down the operation button BT for a predetermined time (for example, 4) to continue the long press operation required to satisfy a predetermined operation condition. It is an image that informs (seconds). Further, in the operation effect, in the operation effect, when the operation button BT is operated for a predetermined time during the operation valid period, the light emitting body 27e can be made to emit light, and the predetermined operation condition is satisfied.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation stop position is the position where the movable body 27 is located at the start of the operation effect. In the operation effect, when the operation button BT is operated, the light emitting bodies 27a to 27e are turned on to reflect the operation, and the movable body 27 is turned on from the operation stop position as the light emitting bodies 27a to 27e are turned on. It is an effect of raising along the upward direction in the arrow pointing direction S1. In the operation effect, the light emitting bodies 27a to 27e are turned on in order to raise the stage of the effect, and the light emitting bodies 27e are turned on to reach the maximum stage.

Next, a specific flow of the effect after the operation effect is started will be described.
First, a case where a predetermined operation condition is satisfied in the operation effect will be described.
In FIG. 9A, the operation button BT is long-pressed, and the light emitters 27a to 27d are lit. Therefore, in the movable body 27, it is notified that the stage of the effect in the operation effect has reached four stages. Further, the position of the movable body 27 is in a state of being raised from the operation stop position to a position close to the original position as the stage of the effect is raised to four stages. The movable body 27 continuously vibrates while the operation button BT is being operated during the execution of the operation effect.

In FIG. 9B, the long press operation promoted in FIG. 8D is continuously performed for a predetermined time, and the light emitters 27a to 27e are turned on. When the light emitters 27a to 27e are turned on, the stage of the effect in the operation effect reaches the maximum stage, suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit of the special figure game being executed. In the present embodiment, the long-press operation performed continuously for a predetermined time on the operation button BT for lighting the light emitters 27a to 27e provides an operation means capable of reaching a specific stage of the effect in the operation effect. Corresponds to the operation result of continuous operation. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the suggestion of the jackpot expectation in the running special figure game is performed by displaying the background image HK3 different from the background image HK1 and the background image HK2. Further, in the movable body 27 in FIG. 9B, the light emitting body 27e emits light, so that the stage of the effect is raised and it is notified that the maximum stage has been reached. The position of the movable body 27 in FIG. 9 (b) is closer to the original position than the position where the movable body 27 is raised as the stage of the effect in FIG. 9 (a) is raised to four stages. It has become. The background image HK3 is a background image on which a dedicated effect image is displayed when it is notified that the stage of the effect has risen and the maximum stage has been reached.

Further, in the decorative lamp La, a dedicated light emitting effect is performed when the stage of the effect rises and it is notified that the maximum stage has been reached, and in the speaker Sp, the stage of the effect rises and reaches the maximum stage. A dedicated sound production is performed when it is notified that the work has been done. It is notified that the big hit expectation is high by the special production performed when the stage of the production is raised and it is notified that the maximum stage has been reached.

After the jackpot expectation of the special figure game being executed is suggested, in addition to the reach of the production symbol whose upper and lower rows are [7] displayed in FIG. 8 (c), the middle row is also [7]. A certain effect symbol is temporarily stopped, and the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. At this time, the light emitting bodies 27a to 27e are maintained in a lit state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9C, after the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, the movable body 27 moves to the original position along the upward direction in the arrow pointing direction S1 of FIG. The movable body 27 operates in a locus that makes each effect symbol constituting the displayed jackpot symbol combination invisible in the order of the lower row, the middle row, and the upper row. The movable body 27 that operates to the in-situ position operates with the light emitting bodies 27a to 27e emitting light. In FIG. 9C, the background image HK3 changes to the background image HK1 as the movable body 27 moves to the original position, and the jackpot symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop display.

Next, a case where a predetermined operation condition is not satisfied in the operation effect will be described.
FIG. 10A shows a state in which the long press operation prompted by FIG. 8D in the operation effect is not continuously performed for a predetermined time, and the stage of the effect in the operation effect does not reach the maximum stage. .. Further, in FIG. 10A, the light emitting body 27e is not lit because the stage of the effect in the operation effect has not reached the maximum stage. When the stage of the effect in the operation effect does not reach the maximum stage, the light emitting body 27e among the light emitting bodies 27a to 27e is not lit, so that the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied. In addition, in FIG. 10A, the movable body 27 notifies that the stage of the effect in the operation effect has reached four stages. Further, the position of the movable body 27 is in a state of being raised from the operation stop position to a position close to the original position as the stage of the effect is raised to four stages.

As shown in FIG. 10 (b), when the predetermined operation conditions are not satisfied, in addition to the reach of the effect symbols whose upper and lower rows are [7] displayed in FIG. 8 (c), in the middle row. The effect symbol according to [6] is temporarily stopped, and the out-of-order symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. At this time, the light emitting bodies 27a to 27e are turned off, and the movable body 27 operates at the operation stop position shown in FIG. 8C.

As shown in FIG. 10 (c), when the movable body 27 returns to the original position after the out-of-order symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, the movable body 27 overlaps and the effect symbol becomes invisible. As shown in FIG. 10D, when the big hit lottery was not won, the effect symbol in the middle row was the effect symbol [6] before it became invisible, whereas the movable body 27 was heavy. Even when it becomes visible, the effect symbol [6] is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), when the movable body 27 makes the upper stage effect symbol invisible and then the movable body 27 moves to the original position, the upper and lower stages are the effect symbols [7]. Yes, the out-of-order symbol combination, which is the effect symbol whose middle row is [6], is derived. That is, the symbol combination does not change from the out-of-order symbol combination displayed before the movable bodies 27 overlap.

As shown in FIG. 10 (f), when the jackpot lottery is won, the effect symbols in the middle row are the effect symbols [6] before becoming invisible, whereas the movable bodies 27 do not overlap. , When it becomes visible, the effect symbol of [7] becomes visible. After that, as shown in FIG. 10 (g), when the movable body 27 moves to the original position after making the effect symbol of [7] in the upper row invisible, the effect symbol is [7]. A jackpot symbol combination, which is a certain production symbol, is derived. That is, the combination of the out-of-order symbols displayed before the movable bodies 27 overlap is changed to the combination of the jackpot symbols. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination, which is the effect symbol whose effect symbol is [7], is a symbol combination derived when a jackpot whose probabilistic state is determined as the gaming state after the jackpot game is won. .. As described above, in the branching effect of the present embodiment, the revival effect can be executed. The revival effect is an effect of deriving the jackpot symbol combination after the out-of-order symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (e), it becomes visible in FIGS. 10 (d) and 10 (f) when the big hit lottery is not won and when the big hit lottery is won. The production is performed in the same production mode except that the production design in the middle stage is different. In the effects shown in FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (e), the background image HK3 is displayed, which does not suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit in the running special figure game, and is displayed regardless of whether or not it is a big hit. The background image HK1 is displayed. Therefore, it is not possible to recognize whether or not it is a big hit until the effect symbol in the middle stage becomes visible in FIGS. 10 (d) and 10 (f). Further, the dedicated effect image as shown in FIG. 9B is not displayed, and it is not notified that the jackpot expectation is high.

Hereinafter, an execution mode of an effect game accompanied by an operation effect and a branch effect will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 11A illustrates a case where the fluctuation pattern HP7 is determined and a predetermined operation condition is satisfied. FIG. 11B illustrates a case where the fluctuation pattern HP7 is determined and the predetermined operating conditions are not satisfied. In FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b), since the fluctuation pattern HP7 is determined, the production game in which the big hit symbol combination is derived is executed.

In FIGS. 11A and 11B, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination to be displayed in the production game based on the input special symbol command. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the sub-variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern HP7 specified from the input variation start command. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed so as to form a reach, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b) and 8 (c). As shown in FIG. 8B, the sub-control CPU 31a determines an even number of effect symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed before the movable body 27 operates by lottery using a predetermined random number. Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, the sub-control CPU 31a produces an odd number of effect symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed after the movable body 27 has moved to the operation stop position, and has the same number as the determined jackpot symbol combination. Determine the design. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect device group so as to start the operation effect after performing the operation of the movable body 27 in FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (c).

As shown in FIG. 11A, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the operation effect at the time point T0 based on the determined sub-variation pattern. The sub-control CPU 31a displays the operation image SG in accordance with the control for starting the operation effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the operation valid period in accordance with the control for starting the operation effect. The sub-control CPU 31a is set to end the operation valid period when the time specified as the operation valid period has elapsed.

The sub-control CPU 31a emits light from the light emitting bodies 27a to 27e to notify the stage of the effect in the operation effect. The sub-control CPU 31a emits light in the order of the light emitting body 27a to the light emitting body 27e, and newly emits the light emitting body that does not emit light to notify that the stage of the effect in the operation effect has increased. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a emits the light emitting body 27e by receiving the detection signal of the operation button BT at the specified time t3 while the operation valid period is set, and the stage of the effect in the operation effect is the maximum stage. Is notified that the has been reached. The sub-control CPU 31a causes the light emitters 27a to 27e provided on the movable body 27 to emit light while setting the operation validity period, that is, during the time points T0 to T4, based on the operation mode of the operation button BT. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern HP7 determined in FIG. 11A corresponds to the second lottery result in which the stage of production can reach a specific stage.

When a predetermined operation condition is satisfied in the operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a executes a success effect for notifying that the predetermined operation condition is satisfied between the time points T4 to T5 after the operation effect is terminated. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the background image HK3 suggesting the jackpot expectation of the special figure game being executed between the time points T5 to T6, and then shows FIG. 9 (c) between the time points T6 to T7. ) Shows the jackpot symbol combination. In the present embodiment, the success effect is executed, the effect of suggesting the jackpot expectation of the executed special figure game, and displaying the jackpot symbol combination is a series of actions executed when a predetermined operation condition is satisfied. It is a production and corresponds to the first branch production. Further, in the present embodiment, the production that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit after the success production is executed corresponds to the pre-production and the first pre-production. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect of displaying the big hit symbol combination after the successful effect is executed corresponds to the first result effect.

Next, the execution timings of the operation effect and the branch effect will be described for the effects A to C in which the setting status of the operation assist function and the operation mode of the operation button BT are different.
In the effect A, the operation assist function is invalid, and the operation of the operation button BT is started at the time point T0. As shown in FIG. 9B, the sub-control CPU 31a satisfies the predetermined operation condition at the time point T2 when the time when the long press operation of the operation button BT is detected from the time point T0 becomes the specified time t3. A specific step notification for causing the light emitting body 27e to emit light is performed. In the present embodiment, the specific stage notification notifies that the stage of the effect in the operation effect has reached the maximum stage. In the specific stage notification started at the time point T2, the light emitting bodies 27a to 27e are in a state of emitting light, and the sub-control CPU 31a continues the specific stage notification for a period from the time point T2 to the time point T5.

In the present embodiment, when the stage of the effect in the operation effect can reach the maximum stage and the time when the long press operation of the operation button BT is detected reaches the specific time t4, the sub-control CPU 31a is the vibration unit. The operation button BT is vibrated by controlling the vibration mode of the SU. In the effect A, a special figure game based on the fluctuation pattern HP7 in which the stage of the effect in the operation effect can be reached to the maximum stage is executed, so that the sub-control CPU 31a has a specific time t4 when the long press operation is detected. When it becomes, the operation button BT is vibrated.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the stage of the effect in the operation effect reaches the maximum stage while the operation button BT is operated, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the vibration mode of the vibration unit SU to control the operation button. Vibrate the BT. In the effect A, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the specific stage notification and vibrates the operation button BT at T2 when a predetermined operation condition is satisfied.

In the effect B, the operation assist function is invalid, and the operation of the operation button BT is started at the time point T1 whose timing is later than the time point T0. The sub-control CPU 31a causes the sub-control CPU 31a to perform a specific stage notification when a predetermined operation condition is satisfied at the time T3 when the time when the long press operation of the operation button BT is detected from the time point T1 becomes the specified time t3. In the specific stage notification started at the time point T3, the light emitting bodies 27a to 27e are in a state of emitting light, and the sub-control CPU 31a continues the specific stage notification for a period from the time point T3 to the time point T5.

In the effect B, since the special figure game based on the fluctuation pattern HP7 in which the stage of the effect in the operation effect can be reached to the maximum stage is executed, the sub-control CPU 31a has a specific time t4 when the long press operation is detected. When it becomes, the operation button BT is vibrated. Further, in the effect B, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the specific stage notification and vibrates the operation button BT at the time T3 when the predetermined operation condition is satisfied.

The time point at which the long press operation of the operation button BT is started differs between the effect A and the effect B. Therefore, the time when the stage of the production in the operation production reaches the maximum stage is also different. Specifically, in the effect A, the time point at which the long press operation is started is the time point T0, and the time point at which the stage of the effect in the operation effect reaches the maximum stage is the time point T2. In the effect B, the time point at which the long press operation is started is the time point T1, and the time point at which the stage of the effect in the operation effect reaches the maximum stage is the time point T3. That is, the time when the stage of the effect in the operation effect reaches the maximum stage changes depending on the time when the long press operation is started. Further, in the effect A and the effect B, the time point at which the effect stage in the operation effect reaches the maximum stage is different, while in the effect A and the effect B, the time point at which the light emission ends is the time point t5. In the present embodiment, even if the long press operation of the operation button BT is performed early as in the effect A, the timing at which the operation valid period after the operation effect is started ends, the timing at which the success effect is started, and the jackpot The timing of suggesting the degree of expectation and the timing of displaying the big hit symbol combination do not change.

In the effect C, the operation assist function is effective, and it is considered that the operation button BT is operated from the time point T0. The sub-control CPU 31a causes the sub-control CPU 31a to perform the specific stage notification when the predetermined operation condition is satisfied at the time T2 when the predetermined time t3 has elapsed since the operation button BT is considered to have been operated from the time point T0. In the specific stage notification started at the time point T2, the light emitting bodies 27a to 27e are in a state of emitting light, and the sub-control CPU 31a continues the specific stage notification for a period from the time point T2 to the time point T5.

In the effect C, a special figure game based on the fluctuation pattern HP7 in which the stage of the effect in the operation effect can be reached to the maximum stage is executed, but the vibration of the operation button BT is controlled by a control different from that of the effect A and the effect B. To. In the effect C, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to vibrate the operation button BT when a specific time t4 has elapsed from the start of the operation valid period, and vibrates the operation button BT at T2 when a predetermined operation condition is satisfied. Do not control to cause.

In the effect A, the effect B, and the effect C, the operation valid period, the success effect, the first pre-effect, and the first result effect are executed at the same timing from T0 when the operation effect is started. Further, in the effect A, the effect B, and the effect C, the light emitting bodies 27a to 27e continuously emit light after the predetermined operation conditions are satisfied. In the present embodiment, the continuous light emission of the light emitters 27a to 27e corresponds to the continuous notification that the stage of the effect has reached a specific stage.

As shown in FIG. 11B, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the operation effect at the time point T8 based on the determined sub-variation pattern. The sub-control CPU 31a displays the operation image SG in accordance with the control for starting the operation effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the operation valid period in accordance with the control for starting the operation effect.

The sub-control CPU 31a causes the light emitters 27a to 27e to emit light while setting the operation validity period, that is, during the time points T8 to T11, based on the operation mode of the operation button BT. When the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied in the operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a notifies that the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied between the time points T11 to T12 after the operation effect is terminated. To execute. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the jackpot symbol combination in the flow of FIGS. 10 (g) from FIGS. 10 (c) to 10 (f) between the time points T12 and T13.

When the fluctuation pattern specified from the input fluctuation start command is the fluctuation pattern HP6, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the outlier symbol combination to be displayed in the effect game based on the input special symbol command. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the sub-variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern HP6 specified from the input variation start command. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed so as to form a reach, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b) and 8 (c). As shown in FIG. 8B, the sub-control CPU 31a determines an even number of effect symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed before the movable body 27 operates by lottery using a predetermined random number. Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, the sub-control CPU 31a produces an odd-numbered effect symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed after the movable body 27 has moved to the operation stop position, and has the same number as the determined combination of the outlier symbols. Determine the design. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect device group so as to start the operation effect after performing the operation of the movable body 27 in FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (c).

When the sub-control CPU 31a displays the out-of-order symbol combination in the branch effect, each timing from the start of the operation effect to the display of the symbol combination is the same as each timing when the jackpot symbol combination is displayed. It's timing. Specifically, the timing at which the operation valid period ends and the failure effect is started is the time point T11, and the timing at which the failure effect ends and the symbol combination is displayed is the time point T12. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the symbol combinations that are out of alignment in the flow of FIGS. 10 (c) to 10 (e) between the time points T12 to T13. The sub-control CPU 31a controls so that the stage of the effect in the operation effect does not reach the maximum stage when displaying the out-of-order symbol combination in the branch effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a regulates the light emission of the light emitting body 27e even if the operation of the operation button BT is detected after the stage of the effect reaches four stages. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a does not control the operation button BT to vibrate when the out-of-order symbol combination is displayed in the branching effect. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern HP6 for displaying the out-of-order symbol combination in the branch effect corresponds to the first lottery result in which the stage of the effect cannot reach a specific stage.

In the present embodiment, the effect of displaying the jackpot symbol combination or the missed symbol combination after the failure effect is executed corresponds to the second result effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the failure effect and the second result effect are a series of effects executed when the operation condition is not satisfied, and correspond to the second branch effect.

In the effect D shown in FIG. 11B, the operation assist function is invalid, and the operation of the operation button BT is started at the time point T9 whose timing is later than the time point T8. When the sub-control CPU 31a detects the end of the long press operation at the time T10 before the time when the long press operation of the operation button BT is detected from the time point T9 reaches the specified time t3, the predetermined operation condition is satisfied. Since this is not done, the specific stage notification is not performed.

In the effect D, since the special figure game based on the fluctuation pattern HP7 in which the stage of the effect in the operation effect can be reached to the maximum stage is executed, the sub-control CPU 31a has a specific time t4 when the long press operation is detected. When it becomes, the operation button BT is vibrated. On the other hand, in the effect D, since the operation condition is not satisfied, the vibration of the operation button BT is not executed.

The first branch effect is an effect executed when the jackpot is won, and the second branch effect is an effect executed regardless of whether or not the jackpot is won. In the present embodiment, the failure effect has the same effect content in both the case where the variation pattern HP6 is determined and the case where the variation pattern HP7 is determined. That is, it is impossible to recognize the fluctuation pattern and the jackpot expectation from the production content of the failure effect.

In the present embodiment, the time from the end of the execution of the operation effect to the suggestion of the jackpot expectation, that is, the time during which the success effect is executed corresponds to the first prior time t1. Further, in the present embodiment, the time from the end of the execution of the operation effect to the display of the jackpot symbol combination corresponds to the first result time t2. Further, in the present embodiment, the time from the end of the execution of the operation effect to the display of the big hit symbol combination or the missed symbol combination, that is, the time during which the failure effect is executed is set to the second result time t5. Equivalent to.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the first pre-time t1 is shorter than the second result time t5. The second result time t5 is shorter than the first result time t2. The specified time t3 is a time longer than the specific time t4.

In the first pre-effect shown in FIG. 11 (a), the time until the information regarding the displayed symbol combination is displayed is longer than that when the second branch effect shown in FIG. 11 (b) is executed. It's a short time. Specifically, in FIG. 11 (a), as information regarding the symbol combination, the jackpot expectation of the special figure game being executed at the time point T5 is suggested, while in FIG. 11 (b), the time point T12 is reached. The information about the symbol combination is unrecognizable. The timing after the operation valid period is set is that the time point T5 is earlier than the time point T12.

In the second result effect shown in FIG. 11B, the time until the symbol combination is displayed is shorter than the time when the first branch effect shown in FIG. 11A is executed. Specifically, in FIG. 11A, the symbol combination is displayed at the time point T6, while in FIG. 11B, the symbol combination is displayed at the time point T12. The timing after the operation valid period is set is that the time point T12 is earlier than the time point T6.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) Depending on whether or not the operation condition is satisfied, it is determined whether the success effect or the failure effect is executed after the execution of the operation effect is completed. After the success effect for notifying that the operation condition is satisfied is executed, it is possible to obtain information on the symbol combination displayed at an earlier timing than when the failure effect is executed. On the other hand, after the failure effect for notifying that the operation condition is not satisfied is executed, it is possible to obtain information on the symbol combination displayed at an earlier timing than when the success effect is executed. .. The player selects whether the effect after the operation effect is a success effect or a failure effect depending on whether or not the operation condition is satisfied or whether or not the operation means is operated, depending on the player's preference. Can be done, and the interest can be improved.

(2) By performing an operation for reaching the maximum stage of the effect in the operation effect, it is possible to notify the player without executing the failure effect when displaying the symbol combination of the jackpot that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, it is possible to encourage a player who does not want to display the failure effect. Then, the interest can be improved by devising the display of the big hit symbol combination.

(3) When the operation condition is not satisfied in the operation effect, the effect is executed as if the light emitters 27a to 27e are turned off and the movable effect is completed. Further, the revival effect is executed after the light emitters 27a to 27e are turned off. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by changing the production pattern after recognizing that the movable production has been completed and devising the notification of the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

(4) During the operation of the movable body 27, which the player pays attention to in the movable effect, the effect pattern is changed by the revival effect. For this reason, the player who is paying attention to the movable body 27 can easily recognize the execution of the revival effect, and the interest can be improved by devising the content of the effect.

(5) In the first branch effect, the player who desires to display the big hit symbol combination can be continuously notified that the stage of the effect in the operation effect has reached the maximum stage. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player about a specific stage reached by his / her own power for a long time, and the player can be pleased.

(6) Even if the start timing of the operation of the operation button BT is delayed from the start of the operation valid period, the stage of the production in the operation effect is raised in the same manner as when the operation of the operation button BT is started at the start of the operation valid period. Can be made to. The timing for notifying that the stage of the effect in the operation effect has reached the maximum stage changes depending on the operation mode of the operation means. Therefore, even if the timing of operating the operation button BT is delayed, it is not necessary for the player to give up the stage of the production in the operation production to the maximum stage, and the operation button BT that is positive for the player The operation can be encouraged and the interest can be improved.

(7) The stage of the effect in the operation effect is notified by the light emitting bodies 27a to 27e provided on the movable body 27 that can be operated separately from the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) on which the operation effect is executed. To. Therefore, the effect can be produced by combining the effect display device 11 and the movable body 27, as compared with the case where the stage of the effect in the operation effect is notified by the same effect execution means as the effect execution means on which the operation effect is executed. Can be diversified.

(8) In the operation effect, the effect can be controlled by the operation assist function. When the operation assist function is effective, the stage of the production in the operation production can reach the maximum stage without operating the operation button BT. Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player who wants to be notified without executing the failure effect when displaying the big hit symbol combination, and it is possible to control the effect according to the player's preference. Further, by disabling the operation assist function and not satisfying the operation condition, the effect after the operation effect can be intentionally set as a failure effect. Therefore, even if it is possible to control the operation effect by the operation assist function, it is possible to select whether the effect after the operation effect is a success effect or a failure effect, depending on the preference of the player, and improve the interest. Can be done.

(9) By operating the movable body 27 that the player pays attention to before the operation valid period, it is possible to pay attention to the effect mode after the operation of the movable body 27. By setting the operation validity period after paying attention, it is possible to pay attention to the operation validity period as well.

The embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The embodiments and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other to the extent that they are technically consistent.
FIG. 12 shows another example of the second branch effect. The controls in FIG. 12 have the same configuration as the controls in FIG. 11B described above, and the same controls are designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description thereof will be omitted or simplified. In FIG. 12, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the light emitters 27a to 27e to emit light while setting the operation validity period, that is, during the time points T14 to T17, based on the operation mode of the operation button BT. When the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied in the operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a notifies that the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied between the time points T17 and T18 after the operation effect is terminated. To execute. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a suggests a jackpot expectation of a special figure game being executed with a background image different from the background images HK1 to HK3 between the time points T18 and T19, and then between the time points T19 and T20. Is displayed with a combination of big hit symbols. The background image different from the background images HK1 to HK3 is a background image suggesting a lower jackpot expectation than the background image HK3. In this alternative example, the effect suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit after the failure effect is executed corresponds to the second pre-effect. Further, in this alternative example, the effect of displaying the big hit symbol combination after the failure effect is executed corresponds to the second result effect. Further, in this alternative example, the failure effect, the second pre-effect, and the second result effect are a series of effects executed when the operation conditions are not satisfied, and correspond to the second branch effect. In this alternative example, the time from the end of execution of the operation effect to the execution of the second pre-effect, that is, the time during which the failure effect is executed corresponds to the second pre-time t6. Further, in this alternative example, the time from the end of execution of the operation effect to the execution of the second result effect, that is, the time during which the failure effect and the second pre-effect are executed is set to the second result time t5. Equivalent to. That is, in the second branching effect, an effect suggesting the jackpot expectation of the special figure game being executed may be performed. The second pre-time t6 may be shorter than the second result time t5, and is not limited to a time shorter or longer than the first pre-time t1. Further, when the fluctuation pattern specified from the input fluctuation start command is the fluctuation pattern HP6, the sub-control CPU 31a shifts between the time points T19 to T20 in the flow of FIGS. 10 (c) to 10 (e). Display the symbol combination. According to this alternative example, in addition to displaying the symbol combination at an earlier timing than the first branch effect in the second branch effect, due to the suggestion of the jackpot expectation in the second pre-effect, before the symbol combination is displayed. Can be expected to have a big hit symbol combination.

-In the second embodiment, in the second result effect, the effect symbol is changed after the effect symbol is made invisible due to the overlapping of the movable bodies 27, but this is not the case. For example, the effect symbol may be displayed at a position that does not overlap with the movable body 27, and the effect symbol may be changed without being invisible by the movable body 27.

-In the present embodiment, the effect symbol changes when the effect symbol becomes visible after the effect symbol becomes invisible due to the movable body 27, but this is not the case. For example, even if the effect symbol becomes visible after the effect symbol becomes invisible due to the movable body 27, the effect symbol does not change, and the effect symbol may change after the effect becomes visible and a predetermined time elapses. Further, for example, the effect pattern may be changed before it becomes invisible due to the movable body 27.

-In the present embodiment, the operation effect is executed after the movable body 27 has moved from the original position to the effect position, but this is not the case. For example, the operation effect may be executed when the movable body 27 is operating from the effect position to the original position. Further, for example, the operation effect may be executed without the operation of the movable body 27 being performed.

-In the present embodiment, the movable body 27 operates in a locus that makes each effect symbol invisible one step at a time, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the movable body 27 may operate in a locus that makes two or more of the effect symbols invisible at the same time.

-In the present embodiment, the second result effect is executed when the movable body 27 is operating from the effect position to the original position, but this is not the case. For example, the second result effect may be executed after the movable body 27 has moved from the original position to the effect position. Further, for example, the second result effect may be executed without the operation of the movable body 27 being performed.

-In the present embodiment, the operation of the movable body 27 executed before the operation effect is started is an operation that does not require the establishment of the operation condition by the operation means, but is not limited to this. For example, before the operation effect in which the effect branches into the first branch effect and the second branch effect, a pre-operation effect that prompts the operation of the operation means for executing the operation effect may be performed. Further, for example, when the operation assist function is effective, the operation of the operation means prompted by the pre-operation effect is considered to have been operated even if the operation button BT is not operated during the operation valid period. It may be an operation.

-In the present embodiment, the operation of the operation means in the operation effect is an operation that is considered to have been operated even if the operation button BT is not operated during the operation valid period when the operation assist function is effective. There was, but it is not limited to this. For example, during the period when the operation effect is being executed, the operation of the operation assist function may be restricted and the function may not be available.

-In the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives a long press operation of the operation button BT during a period during which the reach effect is not being executed and is not the operation valid period, the setting of the operation assist function is switched. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the setting of the operation assist function may be switchable during the operation valid period. Further, for example, in the operation of the operation button BT for switching the operation assist function, the sub-control CPU 31a short-presses the operation button BT during a period during which the reach effect is not being executed and is not an operation valid period. When is accepted, the setting of the operation assist function may be switched. The short-press operation is an operation mode in which the detection time (operation time) from the detection of the operation of the operation button BT to the time when the operation is not detected is less than the time Lm. On the other hand, the long press operation is an operation mode in which the elapsed time from the detection of the operation of the operation button BT is time Lm or more.

-Even if the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) so as to display the effect customization menu screen when receiving the detection signal of the operation button BT during the entire period in the standby state. Good. Items that can be customized by the player may include items for setting operation assist functions.

-In the present embodiment, the stage of the effect in the operation effect is notified by the light emitting bodies 27a to 27e of the movable body 27 different from the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) on which the operation effect is executed. Not exclusively. For example, the stage of the effect in the operation effect may be notified by the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH).

-In the present embodiment, the timing at which the specific stage notification is executed changes by operating the operation button BT at an early timing in the operation effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the execution of the specific stage notification may be started at the end of the operation validity period. That is, the timing at which the specific stage notification is executed may be constant regardless of the operation mode of the operation button BT.

-In the present embodiment, the specific stage notification is continuously performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the stage of the production in the operation effect reaches the maximum stage, the specific stage notification may not be performed.

-In the present embodiment, in the branching effect, information regarding the lottery result of the big hit lottery is notified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, information regarding the lottery result of the variable pattern determination lottery may be notified.

-A state in which a small hit lottery or a small hit game is used (for example, a small hit RUSH) may be configured to occur. For example, the state in which the small hit lottery or the small hit game is used may be an advantageous state as compared with the high base state. In the branching effect, a small hit symbol may be derived in the special figure game, and the degree of expectation that the special figure game will be a small hit may be suggested.

-In the present embodiment, the symbol combination in which the first lottery result is out of order is derived, and the symbol combination in which the second lottery result, which is more advantageous to the player than the first lottery result, is derived is derived. It is a fluctuation pattern, but it is not limited to this. For example, the first lottery result may be a variation pattern in which the NR effect is executed, and the second lottery result may be a variation pattern in which the SR effect is executed. Further, for example, the first lottery result may be a variation pattern in which a small hit is not won, and the second lottery result may be a variation pattern in which a small hit is won.

-The operating means does not have to be a button-type operating means, and may be, for example, a touch-type operating means, a dial-type operating means, or a lever-type operating means. For example, the operating means may be singular or plural (three or more), or may be a combination of a plurality of operating units.

-In the present embodiment, the light emitters 27a to 27e are turned on in order in the operation effect, thereby notifying that the stage of the effect has been raised, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during the execution of the operation effect, all the light emitting bodies 27a to 27e are emitting light, and it may be notified that the stage of the effect has been raised by changing the light emitting color or the light emitting mode. Further, the lighting of the light emitters 27a to 27e in FIG. 9 may be the same color or different colors.

-In the present embodiment, the movable body 27 is configured to be able to move along the vertical direction, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured to be capable of rotating around a predetermined axis, or it may be configured to be capable of reciprocating along the left-right direction.

The operation effect may be an effect in which a predetermined operation condition is satisfied by so-called repeated hits in which the operation button BT is operated a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) during the operation valid period.
-The predetermined operation condition may be satisfied by achieving the mission presented in the mission production using the operation button BT.

-The mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect display device 11 may be composed of a plurality of display means, and some of the display means may be configured to be displaceable. For example, an effect display device different from the effect display device 11 may be provided, or the effect stage may be notified by an effect display device different from the effect display device 11.

-The sub control board 31 is used as the sub control board, and the display control board that specially controls the effect display device 11 separately from the sub control board 31, the light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp are specially controlled. A voice control board may be provided. The sub control board may include such a sub control board and a board for controlling other effects.

Further, the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the voice control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

-In the present embodiment, the variation game of the effect symbol is terminated with the reception of the variation stop command as a trigger, but the variation time specified from the main variation pattern is measured by the control of the sub-control CPU 31a, and the variation of the effect symbol is performed. You may end the game. That is, the end of the effect game may be controlled without transmitting the fluctuation stop command from the main control board 30.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine (so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine) that grants a big hit game when the game ball passes through a specific area.
-As a pachinko game machine 10 equipped with a probability fluctuation function, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the next big hit is won, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), or a predetermined specification. There is a specification (ST machine) that grants a probability fluctuation state until the symbol fluctuation game for the number of times is completed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine equipped with the probability fluctuation function has a specification (V probability variation machine) in which a probability fluctuation state is given when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine having specifications in which the above-mentioned falling machine and V probability changing machine are mixed.

-The first special figure game and the second special figure game may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that can be executed at the same time. For example, the first special figure game may be configured to be executable when the jackpot game is not occurring, regardless of whether or not the second special figure game is being executed. Further, for example, the second special figure game may be configured to be executable when the big hit game is not occurring regardless of whether or not the first special figure game is being executed.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) In a gaming machine capable of giving a privilege to a player based on a predetermined lottery result, an operation means that can be operated by the player, an operation detection means that can detect the operation of the operation means, and an effect execution means. And an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, the effect execution means can execute an operation effect for prompting the operation of the operation means, and the operation effect notifies the stage of the effect. The stage of the effect can reach a specific stage depending on the operation result of the operation means during the operation effective period in which the operation of the operation means is effective during the execution of the operation effect. The effect after the operation effect is developed depending on whether or not the stage of the effect reaches the specific stage, and a notification for prompting an operation for bringing the stage of the effect to the specific stage is performed. On the other hand, the notification that can specify whether or not the stage of the production can reach the specific stage is not performed, and the lottery result is compared with the first lottery result and the first lottery result. There is a second lottery result that is advantageous for the player, and the first lottery result is a lottery result in which the stage of the production cannot reach the specific stage, and the second lottery result is the result of the production. The stage is a lottery result that can reach the specific stage, and in the operation effect, when the lottery result is the first lottery result, the stage of the effect does not reach the specific stage, and the first 1 An effect notified that it is a lottery result is developed, and when the lottery result is the second lottery result and the stage of the effect reaches the specific stage, it is the second lottery result. When the stage of the production does not reach a specific stage while the effect of being notified is developed, the effect of being notified of the first lottery result is once developed and then the second lottery result is used. An effect for notifying the existence is developed, and in the operation effect, the operation result capable of reaching the specific stage of the effect is an operation result obtained by continuously operating the operation means. Amusement machine.

(B) The gaming machine according to the technical idea (a), wherein the effect executing means continuously notifies that the stage of the effect has reached the specific stage.
(C) The gaming machine according to the technical idea (b), wherein the timing at which the stage of the production reaches the specific stage can be changed depending on the operation mode of the operation means.

(D) The gaming machine according to the technical idea (a) to the technical idea (c), in which the stage of the effect is notified by an effect execution means different from the effect execution means on which the operation effect is executed.
(E) With the effect control means, even when the operation means is not operated, specific control is possible in which the operation effect is advanced as if the operation means was operated, and the operation means can be used. , The operation means for setting the specific control is possible, and in the operation effect, the operation means is operated when the lottery result is the second lottery result and when the specific control is set. The gaming machine according to the technical idea (a) to the technical idea (d), in which the stage of the production reaches the specific stage even if it is not present.

(F) The movable body includes a movable body which is an effect executing means different from the effect executing means in which the operation effect is executed, and an operation control means for controlling the operation of the movable body, and the movable body has the operation valid period. The movable body operates during and before and after the operation valid period, and the movable body during the operation valid period operates by operating the operating means when the specific control is not set, while operating the specific. When the control is set, the movable body operates even if the operating means is not operated, and the movable body before and after the operation valid period operates regardless of whether or not the specific control is set. The gaming machine described in Thought (e).

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 11 ... Production display device, 27 ... Movable body, 31a ... Sub-control CPU, BT ... Operation button, GH ... Image display unit, HP1-HP7 ... Fluctuation pattern, La ... Decorative lamp, Sp ... Speaker, SU ... vibration unit, t1 ... first pre-time, t2 ... first result time, t3 ... specified time, t4 ... specific time, t5 ... second result time.

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine that can give benefits to players based on the predetermined lottery results
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An operation detection means capable of detecting the operation of the operation means and
Directing execution means and
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
The lottery result includes a first lottery result and a second lottery result which is more advantageous for the player than the first lottery result.
The effect executed by the effect execution means includes
An operation effect that encourages the operation of the operation means and
There are a first branch effect and a second branch effect that are executed after the operation effect.
In the operation effect, the first branch effect and the second branch effect are branched.
The branch condition for branching to the first branch effect is a branch condition that is satisfied when the lottery result is the second lottery result and a predetermined operation condition by the operation means is satisfied during the operation valid period. And
The branching conditions for branching to the second branching effect include a first branching condition and a second branching condition.
The first branch condition is that the lottery result is the second lottery result, and the operation means is operated during the operation valid period, while the predetermined operation means is operated during the operation valid period. It is a branch condition that is satisfied because the operation condition is not satisfied.
The second branch condition is a branch condition that is satisfied when the lottery result is the first lottery result.
In the first branch effect, a first result effect in which the lottery result is notified and a pre-effect in which the expected degree of the lottery result notified in the first result effect is suggested or notified are performed.
In the second branch effect, the second result effect in which the lottery result is notified is performed, but the pre-effect is not performed.
In the first branch effect, the time from the start of the first branch effect to the first result effect is set as the first result time, and the pre-effect is performed from the start of the first branch effect. The time until is the first advance time
In the second branch effect, the time from the start of the second branch effect to the time when the second result effect is performed is defined as the second result time.
A gaming machine characterized in that the first pre-time is shorter than the second result time, and the second result time is shorter than the first result time. In a gaming machine that can give benefits to players based on the predetermined lottery results
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An operation detection means capable of detecting the operation of the operation means and
Directing execution means and
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
The lottery result includes a first lottery result and a second lottery result which is more advantageous for the player than the first lottery result.
The effect executed by the effect execution means includes
An operation effect that encourages the operation of the operation means and
There are a first branch effect and a second branch effect that are executed after the operation effect.
In the operation effect, the first branch effect and the second branch effect are branched.
The branch condition for branching to the first branch effect is a branch condition that is satisfied when the lottery result is the second lottery result and a predetermined operation condition by the operation means is satisfied during the operation valid period. And
The branching conditions for branching to the second branching effect include a first branching condition and a second branching condition.
The first branch condition is that the lottery result is the second lottery result, and the operation means is operated during the operation valid period, while the predetermined operation means is operated during the operation valid period. It is a branch condition that is satisfied because the operation condition is not satisfied.
The second branch condition is a branch condition that is satisfied when the lottery result is the first lottery result.
In the first branch effect, a first result effect in which the lottery result is notified and a first pre-effect in which the expected degree of the lottery result notified in the first result effect is suggested or notified are performed. I,
In the second branch effect, a second result effect in which the lottery result is notified and a second pre-effect in which the expectation level of the lottery result notified in the second result effect is suggested or notified are performed. I,
The expectation of the lottery result suggested or notified in the second pre-production is lower than the expectation suggested or notified in the first pre-production.
In the first branch effect, the time from the start of the first branch effect to the time when the first result effect is performed is set as the first result time, and the first pre-effect is performed from the start of the first branch effect. The time until it is called is the first advance time,
In the second branch effect, the time from the start of the second branch effect to the time when the second result effect is performed is defined as the second result time.
A gaming machine characterized in that the first pre-time is shorter than the second result time, and the second result time is shorter than the first result time. A movable body that operates from the original position to the production position,
A motion control means for controlling the motion of the movable body is provided.
The operation effect is executed after the movable body has moved from the original position to the effect position.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second result effect performed in the second branch effect is performed when the movable body is operating from the effect position to the original position. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein in the second branch effect, the second result effect is performed at a position where the movable body has passed while operating from the effect position to the original position.

Images