JP2022134394A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine can execute various performances on the basis of a result of a big winning lottery. In addition, the Pachinko game machine includes, as execution means for executing various performances, a performance display device for executing a display performance by displaying images, and a speaker for executing a sound performance by outputting sound. The performance that can be executed in the Pachinko game machine includes a rabbit performance executed by combining the display performance by the performance display device and the sound performance by the speaker. In the rabbit performance, there are cases where the display performance by the performance display device and the sound performance by the speaker are started at the same timing, and where the display performance by the performance display device is started after a specific time has passed since the sound performance by the speaker is started.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, when a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game, an advantageous game that is advantageous to the player is provided. Further, in such a pachinko game machine, there are a first effect executing means capable of executing various effects, and a second effect executing means which is separate from the first effect executing means and capable of executing various effects. There are those provided with effect execution means including execution means (for example, Patent Document 1). The pachinko game machine described in Patent Document 1 enhances the interest of the player by executing the second effect by combining the display of the background image and the caption image by the effect display device and the output of the sound by the speaker. ing.

JP 2018-88972 A

However, in such a pachinko game machine that executes effects by a plurality of effect execution means, it is desired to make more effective use of the plurality of effect execution means and to improve interest in the game.

A gaming machine for solving the above problems is a gaming machine capable of executing various effects based on the result of a big win lottery, comprising first effect executing means capable of executing effects, and the first effect executing means. is provided with a different second effect execution means, and effect control means for controlling the first effect execution means and the second effect execution means, and the effect includes the first effect executed by the first effect execution means. There is a specific effect executed by a combination of the effect and the second effect executed by the second effect executing means, and the effect mode of the specific effect is such that the first effect and the second effect are performed at the same timing. and a second effect mode in which the second effect is started after a specific time has passed since the first effect was started.

With respect to the gaming machine, regardless of whether the specific effect is executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode, the specific effect is performed after the specific effect is started. The presentation mode may be the same after the passage of time.

Regarding the gaming machine, the effect includes a special effect in which a plurality of effects are presented and one of the presented effects is selected, and the specific effect is, after the start of the special effect, There may be a case where the special effect is started before any effect is selected.

With respect to the gaming machine, the plurality of effects presented by the special effect may include the specific effect, and when the specific effect is selected in the special effect, the specific effect is performed in the first effect mode. may be started.

With respect to the gaming machine, in the special effect, the effect presented in the special effect is selected after a predetermined time has passed since the special effect was started, and the specific effect is performed in the second effect mode. In the case of execution, even when the predetermined time has passed since the special effect was started, the effect presented in the special effect may not be selected.

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

The front view of a pachinko game machine. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. 4(a) to 4(c) are explanatory diagrams showing production modes of a rabbit production. (a) to (l) are explanatory diagrams showing an example of an effect mode when a roulette effect is executed. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the combination of the panel image displayed by roulette production|presentation. (a) to (c) are timing charts showing an example of the flow of effects when a roulette effect is executed.

An embodiment embodied in a pachinko game machine will be described below. In the following description, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine has a shooting handle HD operated by a player when shooting game balls. The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a speaker Sp as a sound output means for outputting sound. The speaker Sp can perform an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) by outputting sounds such as music and sound effects. In this embodiment, the speaker Sp corresponds to the first effect executing means. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that executes a light emitting effect using a light emitter (not shown). The decorative lamp La can perform a light emitting effect by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown).

The pachinko game machine 10 has a game board YB. A substantially circular game area YBa in front view is defined on the front side of the game board YB. In this embodiment, a game ball shot by operating the shooting handle HD reaches the game area YBa.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an information display device 11 . For example, the information display device 11 is arranged at a position visible to the player on the game board YB. Various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is reported on the information display device 11 .

The information display device 11 includes a first special symbol display portion 11a. The first special symbol display unit 11a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the first special symbol is fixed and stopped. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game". The information display device 11 has a second special symbol display portion 11b. The second special symbol display unit 11b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the second special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". Also, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as "special game". The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a big hit determination (big hit lottery) to be described later.

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. The special symbols in the present embodiment include at least a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is determined in the big win determination, the big win pattern is displayed in the special game, and when it is determined as a loss in the big win determination, the winning pattern is displayed in the special game. be done. Thus, in this embodiment, a special game can be executed based on the result of the big hit determination. Therefore, the player can recognize the big win when the big win pattern is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, and can recognize the loss when the winning pattern is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not run simultaneously. In this embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a big win is determined in the big win determination, the big win symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, and after the special game ends, a big win game is awarded. Although details will be described later, the jackpot game is extremely advantageous for the player because the player can win a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

The information display device 11 has a first special hold display section 11c. The first special suspension display portion 11c displays information that enables recognition of the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 11 has a second special hold display section 11d. The second special suspension display portion 11d displays information that enables recognition of the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of pending second special games will be referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are respectively "4". Note that the condition for suspending the special game can also be grasped as a condition for starting the special game (so-called start condition).

The information display device 11 includes a normal symbol display portion 11e. The normal symbol display unit 11e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol is finally determined and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a normal winning determination (normal winning lottery), which will be described later. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols in the present embodiment include at least normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. In the normal game, when the normal winning symbols are fixed and stopped, the player can recognize the normal winning. In the normal game, when the normal losing pattern is fixed and stopped, the player can recognize the normal losing.

In the present embodiment, when normal winning is determined in the normal winning determination, the normal winning symbols are determined and stopped and displayed in the normal game, and after the normal game is finished, the normal winning game is provided. Although the details will be described later, the normal winning game is an advantageous state for the player because it becomes easier for the player to establish the reservation condition of the special game.

The information display device 11 includes a normal hold display section 11f. The normal suspension display portion 11f displays information that enables recognition of the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of normal games being held will be referred to as "normal pending number". For example, the maximum number of normal holds is four.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an effect display device 12 for executing an effect. The effect display device 12 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. Note that the rendering display device 12 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 12 has an image display section GH on which an image is displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 functions as display means for displaying images. As one of the effects, the effect display device 12 can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or letter. In this embodiment, the effect display device 12 corresponds to the second effect executing means.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first start port 13 as a prize winning port that opens to the game area YBa below the performance display device 12 on the game board YB. The first starting port 13 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. In addition, in the following description, entering a game ball into a winning hole may be referred to as "winning". The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 13 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball entering the first starting port 13 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the condition for holding the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 14 as a prize winning port that is open to the game area YBa on the lower right side of the performance display device 12 on the game board YB. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 15 that can operate between an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) on the game board YB. The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second starting port 14 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 14 or is difficult to be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 15 (shown in FIG. 2). The first variable member 15 is normally operated in a permissive state in the per game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a game ball entered into the second starting hole 14 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the second starting sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball entering the second starting port 14 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the condition for holding the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big prize winning opening 16 opening to the game area YBa at the lower left of the second starting opening 14 on the game board YB. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second variable member 17 capable of moving between an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) on the game board YB. The second variable member 17 is a so-called big winning door. The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 16 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the big winning opening 16 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko game machine 10 has a second actuator A2 that operates the second variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 2). The second variable member 17 is operated in the allowable state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE3 for detecting game balls entering the big winning hole 16 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a path (not shown) through which a game ball entering the big winning hole 16 passes. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the payout condition for the prize ball is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a gate 18 through which a game ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the performance display device 12 on the game board YB. The gate 18 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 for detecting game balls passing through the gate 18 (shown in FIG. 2). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the normal game suspension condition can be established.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols.

In the case of a big win, after a big win pattern is derived in a special game, a kind of big win game corresponding to the big win pattern is provided. In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In this embodiment, as the predetermined effect, for example, an opening effect for informing the start of a big hit game is performed. In the jackpot game, a round game is performed to open the jackpot 16 after the opening time has elapsed. A round game is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as the upper limit. One round game is terminated when a first termination condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second termination condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as the predetermined effect, for example, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

Next, the effect symbol variation game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 can execute an effect symbol variation game that variably displays effect symbols in a plurality of rows and finally derives a combination of effect symbols. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as "effect game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is intended to diversify the display effect. In this embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Specifically, in the effect game, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as temporary stop display) in each of the first to third symbol rows, and then temporarily stopped and displayed in each symbol row. A combination of the performance symbols is derived by fixing and stopping the displayed performance symbols. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the special game derives the big win pattern (big win display result), the effect game also derives the big win pattern combination (big win display result) based on the effect symbols. For example, a big hit pattern combination based on performance symbols is a pattern combination in which all rows of performance symbols are the same. Further, when the special game derives a winning symbol (loss display result), the performance game also derives a winning symbol combination (loss display result) based on the performance symbols. For example, the design combination that is out of line with the performance symbols is a design combination in which the performance symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the performance symbols in the other rows. In the following description, the special game and the production game may be collectively referred to as "variation game".

Also, in the effect game of the present embodiment, a ready-to-win effect can be executed. The ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment is an effect performed in a state in which the same effect symbols are temporarily displayed in specific rows (the first and second rows in the present embodiment) among all the symbol rows in the effect game. . In the following description, a combination of performance symbols in which the same performance symbols are temporarily displayed in a specific row out of all the symbol rows may be referred to as a "ready-to-win symbol combination". The ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment includes a normal ready-to-win effect and a super ready-to-win effect by developing the effect content of the normal ready-to-win effect.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main control board 30 behind the game board YB. The main control board 30 performs various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 has a sub-control board 31 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. The sub control board 31 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main control board 30 .

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. Also, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game.

The variation patterns of the present embodiment include a big win variation pattern determined when a big win is determined in the big win determination and a loss variation pattern determined when the big win determination is not determined as a big win. In the big hit variation pattern, the effect contents for finally deriving the symbol combination of the big win are defined as the effect contents of the effect game. In the losing variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to derive the winning symbol combination are determined without going through the ready-to-win effect or through the ready-to-win effect. Further, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information capable of specifying part or all of the effect to be executed during execution of the effect game.

The main control RAM 30c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the main control RAM 30c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the main control board 30 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

The main control CPU 30a, the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. Main control CPU 30a, information display device 11 (first special symbol display portion 11a, second special symbol display portion 11b, first special reservation display portion 11c, second special reservation display portion 11d, normal symbol display portion 11e, normal reservation It is connected to the display unit 11f). The main control CPU 30 a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 11 . The main control CPU 30a is connected to the first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator.

Next, the sub-control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 and the main control board 30 are connected. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to output control signals in one direction from the main control board 30 to the sub-control board 31 .

The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 31b stores sub-control programs, determination values used for lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores display effect data relating to display effects, light emitting effect data relating to light emitting effects, and sound effect data relating to sound effects.

Further, the sub-control RAM 31c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub-control board 31 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a and the effect display device 12 are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device 12. FIG. Specifically, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the effect display device 12 to display various images based on the display effect data stored in the sub-control ROM 31b. The sub-control CPU 31a and the decoration lamp La are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 31a and the speaker Sp are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the sound by the speaker Sp. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as effect control means for controlling the speaker Sp as the first effect execution means and the effect display device 12 as the second effect execution means.

Next, various processes (controls) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process based on the main control program. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control period (eg 4 ms).

First, special design input processing is explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the game ball has entered the first start hole 13. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has entered the first start hole 13 by inputting a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1. When the game ball is entering the first start port 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) do. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 to display the updated first special reservation number. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the first special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the first start port 13, thereby establishing the first special game reserved condition.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the random numbers are jackpot random numbers, jackpot pattern random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and the like. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the first special game are 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.

When the game ball has not entered the first start port 13, when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the main The control CPU 30a determines whether a game ball has entered the second starting port 14 or not. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has entered the second start hole 14 by inputting a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 14, the main control CPU 30a terminates the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second starting port 14, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) judge. When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so as to display the updated second special reservation number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the second starting port 14, thereby establishing the second special game reserved condition.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the second special game are met. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is met when the big win game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, while the execution condition is met when the big win game or the special game is in progress. determine that it is not. If the execution condition is not met, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a acquires the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the acquired second special reservation number is greater than 0 (zero). judge. When the second special reservation number is greater than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is 0, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first special reservation number and determines whether the acquired first special reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special reservation number is greater than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is 0, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process without starting the special game. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment does not run the first special game and the second special game at the same time, and runs the second special game preferentially.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a updates the second special reservation number by subtracting 1, and controls the information display device 11 to display the second special reservation number after the subtraction.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the value of the jackpot random number specified from the acquired random number information to determine whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot. It should be noted that the big hit determination corresponds to a big hit lottery to determine whether or not the game is a big hit. For example, the big hit determination may be made based on whether or not the value of the random number and the big hit determination value match. Also, for example, the big hit determination may be made based on whether or not the sum of the random number value and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When it is determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot pattern of the special pattern based on the value of the jackpot pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined jackpot symbol is the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol jackpot pattern, the main control CPU 30a performs a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information, thereby selecting a plurality of types of jackpot variation patterns. A big hit variation pattern is determined from inside. On the other hand, if it is not determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss variation process. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the loss symbol of the special symbol. This determined lost symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when determining the missing pattern of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a performs a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. Determining out-of-the-middle variation patterns.

Also, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the above-described control regarding the second special game for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the first special reservation number, the big hit determination, and the big hit variation processing or loss variation processing based on the result of the big hit determination. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is finished, the main control CPU 30a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the information display device 11 so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets information (hereinafter referred to as special symbol designation command) specifying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the output buffer. In this embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 31 in a predetermined output process. In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern specification command) that specifies the variation pattern and instructs the start of the effect game to the output buffer. Also, the main control CPU 30a measures the variation time determined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has passed. In addition, when the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, the main control CPU 30a sends information (hereinafter referred to as all symbol stop command) to the output buffer for deriving the combination of the effect symbols. set.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the jackpot game type based on the jackpot pattern (that is, the jackpot type) determined in the special pattern start process. After the end of the big-hit special game, the main control CPU 30a starts control to give the specified big-hit game and outputs predetermined control information.

When the big win special game ends, the main control CPU 30a first starts measuring the opening time, generates a command to instruct the execution of the opening effect (hereinafter referred to as opening command), and sets it in the output buffer. After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 16 is opened in the round game. Further, after the round game is started, the main control CPU 30a closes the big winning opening 16 to end the round game when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 30a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the big hit game is completed. In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates a command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) for instructing the execution of the round effect each time the round game is started, and sets it in the output buffer. Then, when the final round game ends, the main control CPU 30a generates a command (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) for instructing execution of the ending effect, and sets it in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game.

Also, the main control CPU 30a performs the following processing in addition to the processing described above. For example, the main control CPU 30a also performs processing related to normal symbols and processing related to errors. In the processing relating to normal symbols, processing for inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4, processing for starting a normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 based on the sub-control program will be described. When receiving a control signal from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control signal.

First, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the special symbol designation command and the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a special symbol designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of performance symbols to be derived in the performance game based on the special symbols designated by the input special symbol designation command. The sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of jackpot symbols based on performance symbols when a special jackpot symbol is specified. Thus, in the effect game of the present embodiment, the big win display result is derived when the big win is determined in the big win determination. In addition, when a missing symbol of a special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a winning pattern combination for a ready-to-win, when a losing variation pattern that can be specified to execute a ready-to-win effect is specified. In the present embodiment, the design combination of the outliers for reach is the same production pattern in a specific row (for example, the first row and the second row), and different production patterns in other rows (for example, the third row). It is a combination of production patterns. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a winning pattern combination for normal winning when a losing variation pattern that can specify that the ready-to-win effect is not executed is specified. In the present embodiment, the lost symbol combination for normal loss is a combination of performance symbols in which the performance symbols of all rows are different.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect to be executed during execution of the effect game based on the variation pattern designated by the input variation pattern designation command. The processing for determining the effect to be executed will be described later in detail. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol row. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the effect game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to variably display three rows of effect symbols. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to execute various effects for which execution has been determined. Subsequently, after the start of the effect game, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols of each symbol row, and with the input of the all-symbol stop command as a trigger, the sub-control CPU 31a stops and displays the effect symbols of each symbol row. The production pattern is determined and stopped. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 31a may cause the effect symbols of each symbol row to be fixed and displayed upon passage of the variation time defined in the variation pattern regardless of the all-symbols stop command. In this case, the all-design stop command may be omitted.

Next, the processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect device group so as to execute the opening effect. In this embodiment, the effect device group includes the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp. Also, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a round command, it controls the effect device group so as to execute the round effect. Furthermore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the ending command, it controls the effect device group so as to execute the ending effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute various effects based on the result of the big win lottery as effects related to the variable game during execution of the variable game.

The effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described below.
The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment include character effects using a predetermined character as a motif. The character effect of the present embodiment is an effect suggesting the degree of expectation (hereinafter referred to as the degree of expectation of the big win) for deriving the big win display result in the variable game being executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the character effect is an effect that can be executed before the start of the ready-to-win effect during execution of the variable game.

For example, the character presentation of this embodiment includes a rabbit presentation with a rabbit character as a motif. The rabbit effect of the present embodiment is effect executed by combining a rabbit voice effect by the speaker Sp and a rabbit display effect by the effect display device 12 . That is, in this embodiment, the rabbit effect corresponds to the specific effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the rabbit voice production by the speaker Sp corresponds to the first production. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the rabbit display effect by the effect display device 12 corresponds to the second effect.

As shown in FIGS. 3A to 3C, in the present embodiment, the rabbit display effect is a effect in which a plurality of types of images are continuously displayed in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the rabbit display effect, first, the first rabbit effect image 100 is displayed on the image display section GH of the effect display device 12 (FIG. 3(a)). For example, the first rabbit effect image 100 is a effect image of a rabbit character showing its back. Subsequently, in the rabbit display effect, the second rabbit effect image 101 is displayed on the image display section GH of the effect display device 12 (FIG. 3(b)). For example, the second rabbit effect image 101 is a effect image of a rabbit character looking back toward the front. After that, in the rabbit display effect, the third rabbit effect image 102 is displayed on the image display section GH of the effect display device 12 (FIG. 3(c)). For example, the third rabbit effect image 102 is a effect image in which a rabbit character faces the front and shows a good face. As described above, the rabbit display effect of the present embodiment is a movie effect in which a plurality of effect images are successively displayed in the order of the first rabbit effect image 100, the second rabbit effect image 101, and the third rabbit effect image 102. It can be said that there is.

Although not shown, the character effects of this embodiment include a panda effect using a panda as a motif, a mouse effect using a mouse as a motif, a lion effect using a lion as a motif, and a pig effect using a pig as a motif. included. Each character effect is executed by a combination of a sound effect by the speaker Sp and a display effect by the effect display device 12, similarly to the rabbit effect.

Here, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a for executing character effects will be described.
Triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a character effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the character effect. At this time, when the variation pattern specified by the input variation pattern specification command is the big hit variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 31a wins the character presentation execution lottery at a higher probability than when it is the losing variation pattern. Control. According to this, it is suggested that the degree of expectation for a big win in the variable game being executed is higher when the character effect is executed than when the character effect is not executed.

When the character effect execution lottery is not won, the sub-control CPU 31a controls not to execute the character effect. On the other hand, when the character effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 31a conducts a character effect determination lottery for determining the type of character effect to be executed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the type of character performance at different determination ratios depending on whether the variation pattern specified by the input variation pattern specification command is the big win variation pattern or the loss variation pattern. According to this, the degree of expectation for a big win in the variable game being executed is made different for each type of character presentation to be executed.

Then, when the type of character effect to be executed is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect device group so as to execute the determined character effect at a predetermined timing during execution of the variable game.

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment include a roulette effect in which a plurality of effects are presented and one of the presented effects is selected. That is, in this embodiment, the roulette effect corresponds to a special effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the roulette effect is an effect that can be executed before the start of the ready-to-win effect during the execution of the variable game, and more specifically, the effect that can be executed before the start of the character effect during the execution of the variable game. It is a performance.

The roulette effect of the present embodiment is executed by combining the roulette sound effect by the speaker Sp and the roulette display effect by the effect display device 12 .
Specifically, in the roulette display effect of the present embodiment, a plurality of character effects are presented by displaying a plurality of effect information each indicating a different character effect. Further, in the roulette display effect, one of the plurality of character effects presented is selected by selecting any one of the displayed effect information. Also, in the roulette sound effect, a sound indicating that the roulette effect is being executed is output.

Then, in the pachinko game machine 10, after the roulette presentation is completed, the character presentation selected in the roulette presentation is executed. That is, in the roulette effect of the present embodiment, by selecting one of the presented character effects, it is suggested that the selected character effect will be executed after the roulette effect is finished. .

In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of effect patterns as the effect pattern that defines the effect mode of the roulette effect. Specifically, the first effect pattern is a effect pattern in which a character effect different from the rabbit effect is selected in the roulette display effect, and the selected character effect is executed after the roulette effect ends. The second effect pattern is a effect pattern in which a rabbit effect is selected in the roulette display effect and the rabbit effect is executed after the roulette effect is finished. The third effect pattern is a effect pattern in which a rabbit effect is executed while no character effect is selected in the roulette display effect.

4 and 5, an effect mode when the roulette effect is executed will be described.
First, in the image display section GH of the effect display device 12, a roulette effect start image 110 indicating the start of the roulette effect is displayed (FIG. 4(a)). In this embodiment, the roulette effect start image 110 is a effect image imitating a white explosion effect. In addition, the speaker Sp starts outputting a sound indicating that the roulette effect is being executed.

Subsequently, the effect display device 12 terminates the display of the roulette effect start image 110 and displays a plurality of panel images as effect information suggesting execution of different character effects (FIG. 4(b)). ). At this time, the plurality of panel images are displayed in a plurality of display areas obtained by dividing the display area of the image display section GH. Specifically, in the roulette effect of the present embodiment, the display area of the image display unit GH is divided into four displays: an upper left display area, an upper right display area, a lower left display area, and a lower right display area. It is divided into areas, and one panel image is displayed in each divided display area.

Here, in the roulette effect of the present embodiment, a combination of panel images displayed in each divided display area will be described. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of combinations of panel images displayed in each divided display area. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the combination of panel images displayed in each divided display area includes a plurality of combinations of different types of displayed panel images.

For example, in the combination of panel images shown in FIG. 4B, a first panel image 111 suggesting execution of a rabbit effect, a second panel image 112 suggesting execution of a panda effect, and a third panel image 112 suggesting execution of a mouse effect. A panel image 113 and a fourth panel image 114 suggesting execution of a lion effect are displayed. On the other hand, in the panel image combination shown in FIG. 4B, the fifth panel image 115 suggesting execution of the pig effect is not displayed. In the present embodiment, the panel image suggesting execution of each character effect is an image with the motif of the character displayed in each character effect.

In the combination of panel images shown in FIG. 5, a second panel image 112 suggesting execution of a panda effect, a third panel image 113 suggesting execution of a mouse effect, and a fourth panel image 114 suggesting execution of a lion effect. , and a fifth panel image 115 suggesting execution of a pig effect are displayed. On the other hand, in the combination of panel images shown in FIG. 5, the first panel image 111 suggesting execution of the rabbit effect is not displayed.

As described above, in the roulette effect of the present embodiment, depending on the combination of the panel images displayed in the divided display areas, the panel image suggesting execution of the predetermined character effect may not be displayed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the combination of panel images displayed in each divided display area includes a plurality of combinations in which the panel images displayed are of the same type and the display positions of the panel images are different. be.

Then, in the effect display device 12, any one panel image among the plurality of panel images is displayed brighter than the other panel images. In other words, in the roulette effect, with the exception of any one of the panel images, the other panel images are displayed darkly. Furthermore, in the roulette effect of this embodiment, the panel images displayed brighter than the other panel images are changed in a predetermined order until a predetermined time elapses after the roulette effect is started. For example, in the present embodiment, the panel image displayed in the upper left display area→the panel image displayed in the upper right display area→the panel image displayed in the lower right display area→the panel displayed in the lower left display area The brightly displayed panel image is changed in the order of image → panel image displayed in the upper left display area.

When the roulette effect is executed in the first effect pattern, the effect display device 12 changes the panel image displayed brighter than the other panel images when a predetermined time elapses after the roulette effect is started. As a result, the predetermined panel image continues to be displayed brighter than the other panel images (FIG. 4(c)). As a result, one of the panel images is selected in the roulette effect. That is, when the roulette effect is executed in the first effect pattern, the panel image is selected after a predetermined time has passed since the roulette effect was started. In this example, it is assumed that the second panel image 112 suggesting execution of the panda effect has been selected.

Thereafter, in the effect display device 12, the panel images other than the selected panel image are hidden, and the selected panel image is displayed over the entire display area of the image display section GH (FIG. 4(d)). . Although not shown, when the roulette effect is executed in the first effect pattern, the roulette effect is terminated when a specified effect time has elapsed after the roulette effect is started. Specifically, when the roulette effect has elapsed after the roulette effect has started, all the panel images are hidden, and the roulette display effect is terminated. The roulette sound effect is terminated by stopping the output of the sound indicating that there is. Then, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the roulette performance ends, the character performance suggested by the panel image selected in the roulette performance is started.

When the roulette performance is executed in the second performance pattern, the performance display device 12 confirms that a predetermined time has passed since the roulette performance was started, as in the case where the roulette performance is executed in the first performance pattern. Triggered by this, the brightly displayed panel image is no longer changed (FIG. 4(e)). That is, even when the roulette effect is executed in the second effect pattern, the panel image is selected after a predetermined time has passed since the roulette effect was started. Note that when the roulette effect is executed in the second effect pattern, the first panel image 111 suggesting execution of the rabbit effect is displayed brighter than the other panel images, and the panel is displayed brightly. The image will not change. That is, when the roulette effect is executed in the second effect pattern, the first panel image 111 suggesting execution of the rabbit effect is selected.

After that, in the effect display device 12, the panel images other than the first panel image 111 are hidden, and the first panel image 111 is displayed over the entire display area of the image display section GH (FIG. 4(f)). . Then, when the roulette effect is executed in the second effect pattern, the roulette effect is terminated when the prescribed effect time has elapsed since the roulette effect was started, and after the roulette effect is ended, the rabbit effect is performed. executed. At this time, in the rabbit effect, the rabbit display effect by the effect display device 12 and the rabbit voice effect by the speaker Sp are started at the same timing (FIG. 4(g)). That is, the performance mode of the rabbit performance when the roulette performance is executed in the second performance pattern corresponds to the first performance mode in which the rabbit display performance and the rabbit voice performance are started at the same timing. In the following description, the rabbit effect when the rabbit display effect and the rabbit voice effect are started at the same timing may simply be referred to as "the rabbit effect in the first effect mode". Note that the presentation mode of the rabbit presentation after the start of the rabbit presentation (FIGS. 4(g) to (i)) has already been described with reference to FIG. 3, and therefore will be omitted.

On the other hand, when the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, the effect display device 12 selects any panel image on the image display section GH even after a predetermined time has passed since the roulette effect was started. The brightly displayed panel image continues to be changed (FIG. 4(j)). That is, in this case, the panel image is not selected in the roulette effect even when the predetermined time has passed since the roulette effect was started. Further, in this case, in the effect display device 12, even after the stipulated effect time has elapsed since the roulette effect was started, none of the panel images is selected in the image display section GH, and the panel image is displayed brightly. keeps changing. Further, in this case, the speaker Sp continues to output the sound indicating that the roulette effect is being executed even after the specified effect time has elapsed since the roulette effect was started.

Then, when the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, the rabbit voice effect by the speaker Sp is started when the specified effect time has elapsed after the roulette effect is started. That is, when the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, the rabbit sound effect is started during the execution of the roulette effect. In other words, when the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, the rabbit effect is started after the start of the roulette effect and before any panel image is selected in the roulette effect.

Subsequently, when a specific time elapses after the start of the rabbit voice effect, the effect display device 12 hides all the panel images to end the roulette display effect, and the speaker Sp is executing the roulette effect. The roulette sound effect is terminated by stopping the output of the sound indicating that. Further, in the effect display device 12, the rabbit display effect is started when a specific time has passed since the start of the rabbit voice effect (FIG. 4(k)). That is, the performance mode of the rabbit performance when the roulette performance is executed in the third performance pattern corresponds to the second performance mode in which the rabbit display performance is started after the lapse of a specific time after the start of the rabbit voice performance. In the following description, the rabbit effect when the rabbit display effect is started after the lapse of a specific time from the start of the rabbit voice effect may simply be referred to as "the rabbit effect in the second effect mode".

At this time, the effect display device 12 starts the rabbit display effect from the middle of the series of movies in the rabbit display effect. Specifically, the rabbit display effect when the roulette effect is executed in the second effect pattern is set as the first rabbit display effect, and the rabbit display effect when the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern is set as the second rabbit display effect. In the case of the rabbit display effect, the second rabbit display effect is started from the effect content when a specific time has passed since the first rabbit display effect was started. After that, the rabbit effect is executed in the same effect mode as when the roulette effect is executed in the second effect pattern (Fig. 4(l)). Therefore, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the roulette effect is executed in the second effect pattern or the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, the specified The effect mode becomes the same after the passage of time.

Here, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a for executing the roulette effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a wins the character performance execution lottery and determines the type of character performance to be executed by the character performance determination lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the roulette performance execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the roulette performance. When the roulette effect execution lottery is not won, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to execute the character effect without executing the roulette effect.

On the other hand, when the roulette effect execution lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the character effect determined in the character effect determination lottery is the rabbit effect. When the determined character effect is not the rabbit effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the first effect pattern as the effect pattern of the roulette effect. On the other hand, when the determined character effect is the rabbit effect, the sub-control CPU 31a performs an effect pattern determination lottery to determine either the second effect pattern or the third effect pattern as the effect pattern of the roulette effect.

After determining the effect pattern of the roulette effect, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a combination lottery to determine the combination of the panel images in the roulette effect. At this time, if the effect pattern of the roulette effect is either the first effect pattern or the second effect pattern, the sub-control CPU 31a selects a combination including a panel image suggesting execution of the character effect determined by the character effect determination lottery. Determine any combination from On the other hand, when the effect pattern of the roulette effect is the third effect pattern, the sub-control CPU 31a selects a combination including the first panel image 111 suggesting execution of the rabbit effect and a combination not including the first panel image 111. Any combination is determined from among a plurality of types of combinations including .

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect device group so as to execute the roulette effect based on the determined combination of the effect pattern and the panel image at a predetermined timing during execution of the variable game.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a specific example of the flow of effects when the roulette effect is executed will be described together with the control by the sub-control CPU 31a. Note that FIG. 6 schematically shows the flow of the game, and the time width (horizontal axis length) in the drawing may not coincide with the actual control timing.

FIG. 6(a) shows the flow of effects in the effect display device 12 and the speaker Sp when the roulette effect is executed in the first effect pattern.
In this embodiment, when the roulette effect is started in the first effect pattern, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to start the roulette display effect in the effect display device 12 and to start the roulette sound effect in the speaker Sp (time point t1). Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to display a roulette effect start image 110 indicating the start of the roulette effect. Also, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the speaker Sp to start outputting a sound indicating that the roulette effect is being executed. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to display the panel image in each of the plurality of display areas obtained by dividing the display area of the image display section GH. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to display one of the plurality of panel images more brightly than the other panel images, and until a predetermined time elapses after starting the roulette effect. , the panel image displayed brighter than the other panel images is changed in a predetermined order. In the drawing, the effect mode of the roulette display effect from when the roulette effect start image 110 is displayed to when the panel image displayed brighter than the other panel images is not changed is called "panel selection". show.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a stops changing the panel image that is displayed brighter than the other panel images in the effect display device 12 when a predetermined time has passed after starting the roulette effect. (time t2). As a result, one panel image is selected from the plurality of panel images in the roulette effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls so that the panel image corresponding to the character effect determined in the character effect determination lottery is selected. In this example, the second panel image 112 suggesting execution of the panda effect is displayed brighter than the other panel images, and the panel image displayed brighter than the other panel images is changed. stops. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to display the selected panel image over the entire display area of the image display section GH. In the drawing, the second panel image 112 suggesting execution of the panda effect is displayed brighter than the other panel images, and the selected panel image is selected after stopping the change of the brightly displayed panel image. The effect mode from when the panel image is displayed over the entire display area of the image display unit GH to when the roulette display effect ends is indicated as "panda selection".

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the roulette performance and starts the character performance determined in the character performance determination lottery (time point t3) when the prescribed performance time has elapsed after starting the roulette performance. Specifically, in this example, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to end the roulette display effect and start the panda display effect. Also, in this example, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the roulette sound effect and starts the panda sound effect in the speaker Sp.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the character presentation when a predetermined presentation time has elapsed after starting the character presentation (time point t6). Specifically, in this example, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the panda display effect in the effect display device 12 and ends the panda voice effect in the speaker Sp.

FIG. 6(b) shows the flow of effects in the effect display device 12 and the speaker Sp when the roulette effect is executed in the second effect pattern. In this case, the effect is executed in the same manner as when the roulette effect is executed in the first effect pattern until one panel image is selected from the plurality of panel images after the roulette effect is started. be. (Time points t1 to t2). In this example, the first panel image 111 suggesting execution of the rabbit effect is displayed brighter than the other panel images, and the panel image displayed brighter than the other panel images is changed. stops. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to display the selected panel image over the entire display area of the image display section GH. Note that in the drawing, the first panel image 111 suggesting execution of the rabbit effect is displayed brighter than the other panel images, and the selected panel image is selected after stopping the change of the brightly displayed panel image. The effect mode from when the panel image is displayed over the entire display area of the image display unit GH to when the roulette display effect ends is shown as "rabbit selection".

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the roulette presentation and starts the rabbit presentation (time point t3) when the prescribed presentation time has elapsed after starting the roulette presentation. Specifically, in this example, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to end the roulette display effect and start the rabbit display effect. Also, in this example, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the roulette sound effect and starts the rabbit sound effect in the speaker Sp.

Note that the effect mode of the rabbit effect after the start of the rabbit effect has already been described with reference to FIG. 3 (time t3 to time t5). In the drawing, in the rabbit display effect, the effect mode in which the first rabbit effect image 100 in which the rabbit character is showing its back is indicated as "back view". In addition, in the rabbit display effect, the effect mode in which the second rabbit effect image 101 in which the rabbit character is looking back toward the front is displayed is indicated as "turning around". In the rabbit display effect, the effect mode in which the third rabbit effect image 102 in which the rabbit character is facing forward and showing a good face is indicated as "good face".

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the rabbit production when a predetermined production time has elapsed after starting the rabbit production (time point t6). Specifically, in this example, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the rabbit display effect in the effect display device 12, and ends the rabbit sound effect in the speaker Sp.

FIG. 6(c) shows the flow of effects in the effect display device 12 and the speaker Sp when the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern.
In this embodiment, when starting the roulette effect with the third effect pattern, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to display the roulette effect in the same way as when starting the roulette effect with the first effect pattern or the second effect pattern. is started, and the speaker Sp is controlled to start the roulette sound presentation (time t1). Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to display the roulette effect start image 110 indicating the start of the roulette effect in the same way as when starting the roulette effect with the first effect pattern or the second effect pattern. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the speaker Sp to start outputting a sound indicating that the roulette effect is being executed in the same manner as when starting the roulette effect in the first effect pattern or the second effect pattern. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to display the panel image in each of the plurality of display areas obtained by dividing the display area of the image display section GH. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to display one of the plurality of panel images brighter than the other panel images, and changes the brightly displayed panel images in a predetermined order. Let

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a continues to change the panel image displayed brighter than the other panel images in the effect display device 12 even after a predetermined time has passed since the roulette effect was started (time t2). ). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a continues to change the panel image that is displayed brighter than the other panel images in the effect display device 12 even after the specified effect time has elapsed since the roulette effect was started (time point t3). In other words, when the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, the plurality of panel images are displayed even after the predetermined time has passed since the roulette effect was started and the specified effect time has passed. 1 panel image is not selected.

On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the rabbit voice production in the speaker Sp when the specified production time has elapsed after starting the roulette production. That is, when the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, the rabbit effect is started before the panel image is selected in the roulette effect.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the roulette display effect and starts the rabbit display effect in the effect display device 12 when a specific time has elapsed after starting the rabbit sound effect by the speaker Sp (time t4 ). In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a does not display the first rabbit effect image 100 in which the rabbit character is looking back on the effect display device 12, and instead displays the second rabbit effect in which the rabbit character is looking back toward the front. After the image 101 is displayed, a third rabbit effect image 102 is displayed in which the rabbit character faces the front and shows a fine face. In other words, in this case, in the effect display device 12, the effect mode of "back view" is omitted from the effect mode of the rabbit display effect, and the rabbit display effect is started from the effect mode of "turning around". As a result, the performance mode of the rabbit performance after time t4 when the roulette performance is executed in the third performance pattern is the performance mode of the rabbit performance after time t4 when the roulette performance is executed in the second performance pattern. be the same.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the rabbit production when a predetermined production time has elapsed after starting the rabbit production (time point t6). In this example, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the rabbit display effect in the effect display device 12 and terminates the rabbit voice effect in the speaker Sp.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) In the rabbit effect in the first effect mode, the rabbit voice effect and the rabbit display effect are started at the same timing. On the other hand, in the rabbit effect in the second effect mode, the rabbit display effect is started after a specific time has passed since the start of the rabbit voice effect. Thus, the player can be entertained not only by simply combining a plurality of performance executing means to enjoy the rabbit performance, but also by varying the start timing of the performance by each performance executing means.

(2) In the rabbit effect in the second effect mode, the rabbit voice effect is started prior to the rabbit display effect, so that the player can be surprised.
(3) The presentation mode after the specified time has elapsed since the start of the rabbit presentation in the second presentation mode is the same as the presentation mode after the specified time has elapsed since the start of the rabbit presentation in the first presentation mode. Therefore, when the rabbit effect in the second effect mode is executed, the rabbit effect in the first effect mode is executed after the rabbit voice effect is started prior to the rabbit display effect to startle the player. The player can be entertained in the same production mode as the .

(4) When the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, the rabbit effect is executed without any of the plurality of panel images being selected in the roulette effect. A surprise can be given to the player who thought it would be executed.

(5) When execution of any character effect is suggested in the roulette effect, the player can recognize in advance which character effect is to be executed. In such a case, since it is known in advance which character presentation will be executed, it is conceivable that the effect of surprising the player will be extremely small. On the other hand, when the roulette effect is executed in the second effect pattern, after the execution of the rabbit effect is suggested, by executing the rabbit display effect and the rabbit voice effect at the same timing, a plurality of rabbit effects can be obtained from the start of the rabbit effect. The rabbit performance can be entertained by combining the performance execution means.

(6) When the roulette effect is executed in the first effect pattern or the second effect pattern, the panel image is selected after a predetermined time has passed since the roulette effect was started. On the other hand, when the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, none of the panel images is selected even when the predetermined time has passed since the roulette effect was started. Therefore, when the roulette performance is executed in the third performance pattern, it is possible to give the player a sense of incongruity at the timing when a predetermined time has passed since the roulette performance was started, and make the player expect the rabbit performance to start. .

(7) When the roulette effect is executed in the first effect pattern or the second effect pattern, the roulette effect ends at the timing when the prescribed effect time has passed after the start of the roulette effect. On the other hand, when the roulette performance is executed in the third performance pattern, the roulette performance does not end even when the prescribed performance time has elapsed after the roulette performance was started. Therefore, when the roulette performance is executed in the third performance pattern, the player is given a sense of incongruity at the timing when the specified performance time has elapsed after the roulette performance is started, and the player expects the rabbit performance to start. can be done.

(8) When the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, the rabbit display effect is started after a specific time has passed since the start of the rabbit voice effect, and the rabbit voice effect is started. A roulette effect is executed in the effect display device 12 until the specified time elapses. According to this, the player can be entertained by using the effect display device 12 even in the period when only the rabbit sound effect is executed first among the rabbit display effect and the rabbit sound effect.

(9) There are a plurality of types of combinations of panel images displayed in the roulette effect. Therefore, the combination of panel images in the roulette effect may differ from the same combination as the combination of panel images in the previously executed roulette effect. That is, since the combinations of panel images displayed in the roulette effect are diversified, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored.

(10) Even when the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, the panel images can be displayed in a combination including the panel image corresponding to the rabbit effect. Therefore, when the panel image corresponding to the rabbit effect is included, the player must select the panel image corresponding to the rabbit effect, and the rabbit effect starts after the panel image corresponding to the rabbit effect is selected. You can expect both that the rabbit performance will start without being done.

This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications.
This embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

・The character production mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, it does not have to be a production mode with an image using a character. Also, the character presentation does not have to be a movie. For example, it may be an effect mode in which a still image is displayed.

The character effect may be effect executed by combining effects by a plurality of effect executing means, and may not be a combination of the sound effect by the speaker Sp and the display effect by the effect display device 12. - 特許庁For example, a combination of a sound effect by the speaker Sp and a light effect by the decoration lamp La may be used.

・Even if the same character effect is executed in the case where the character effect is executed without executing the roulette effect and in the case where the character effect is executed after the roulette effect is executed, notification is given. The degree of expectation of a big hit may be different.

- The effect executing means for executing the effect may be different between the rabbit effect and the character effect different from the rabbit effect. Further, a character effect different from the rabbit effect may be executed by one effect executing means. For example, a character effect different from the rabbit effect may be composed only of a display effect by the effect display device 12 .

· In the rabbit effect in the second effect mode, either the voice effect or the display effect may be started first. For example, after the start of the display effect, the audio effect may start after a specific time has passed.

The rabbit effect in the first effect mode and the rabbit effect in the second effect mode may have different effects after a specific time has passed since the start of the rabbit effect.
- In the roulette effect, the degree of expectation for a big win may differ according to the combination of displayed panel images. For example, in the roulette effect, when the panel images are displayed in a combination including the panel image corresponding to the rabbit effect, the jackpot is greater than when the panel images are displayed in a combination not including the panel image corresponding to the rabbit effect. It may be reported that the degree of expectation is high. In addition, in the roulette performance, even when the types of panel images displayed are the same, when the display positions of the panel images are different, the expectations for big wins may differ.

The combination of panel images displayed in the roulette effect may be a combination of panel images that are partially the same. Also, a combination of all the same panel images may be displayed. At this time, the degree of expectation for a big win may differ according to the number of times the same panel image is displayed. For example, when two or more panel images corresponding to the rabbit effect are displayed, it may be reported that the expectation of a big win is higher than when only one panel image corresponding to the rabbit effect is displayed. .

The combination of panel images displayed in the roulette effect may include a combination of panel images that definitely informs that the variable game being executed will result in a big win.

When the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, the combination of panel images including the panel image corresponding to the rabbit effect may not be determined as the combination of panel images to be displayed. That is, when the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, the panel images may be displayed in a combination that does not necessarily include the panel image corresponding to the rabbit effect.

When the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, a combination of panel images not including the panel image corresponding to the rabbit effect may not be determined as the combination of panel images to be displayed. That is, when the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, the panel images may be displayed in a combination including the panel image corresponding to the rabbit effect.

- In the roulette effect, the panel image corresponding to the rabbit effect may not be displayed. In this case, when the roulette effect is executed in the first effect pattern or the third effect pattern, the combination of the panel images including the panel image corresponding to the rabbit effect is not determined as the combination of the panel images to be displayed. do it. That is, when the roulette effect is executed in the first effect pattern or the third effect pattern, it is preferable that the panel images are always displayed in a combination that does not include the panel image corresponding to the rabbit effect. Also, in this case, it is preferable that the roulette effect is not executed in the second effect pattern.

The character effect (rabbit effect in the above embodiment) executed when the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern may be an effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than other character effects.

The degree of expectation for a big hit may be the same or different between the rabbit effect in the first effect mode and the rabbit effect in the second effect mode. It should be noted that when the rabbit effect in the second effect mode is executed, the surprise given to the player is greater than in the case where the rabbit effect in the first effect mode is executed. For this reason, for example, in the rabbit performance in the second performance mode, the degree of expectation for a big hit is made higher than in the rabbit performance in the first performance mode, so that surprise and joy are given, and the performance is synergistically enjoyed. can be done. On the other hand, regarding the rabbit performance in the second performance mode, when the degree of expectation for a big hit is set lower than in the rabbit performance in the first performance mode, the expectation for the big win is inferior to the rabbit performance in the first performance mode. By giving surprises to the players and amusing them, it is possible to prevent the players from losing interest. In addition, regarding the rabbit performance executed without executing the roulette performance, the rabbit performance is executed when the roulette performance is executed in the second performance pattern, and the rabbit performance is executed when the roulette performance is executed in the third performance pattern. and the jackpot expectation may be the same or may be different.

- The roulette effect may have a plurality of effect modes. For example, the roulette effect start image 110 may have a plurality of images. In this case, depending on the image displayed as the roulette effect start image 110, the degree of expectation for the big win may be varied.

- The effect mode of selecting one panel image in the roulette effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, a panel image displayed brighter than other panel images may be changed in an unspecified order.

- When the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, the timing at which the rabbit voice effect is started may be changed as appropriate. For example, the timing at which the rabbit voice effect is started may be before a predetermined time has elapsed since the roulette effect was started, or after a predetermined time has passed and a specified effect time has elapsed since the roulette effect was started. may be before.

- Even when the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, any one panel image may be selected from the plurality of panel images. In this case, in the roulette effect, it is preferable to select a panel image different from the panel image corresponding to the rabbit effect. According to this, after the player recognizes that the character performance different from the rabbit performance is to be executed, the rabbit performance is executed instead of the character performance, so that the player can be surprised and enjoy the game. At this time, the timing at which the panel image is selected can be set as appropriate. For example, the timing at which the panel image is selected may be before the start of the rabbit sound effect, or after the start of the rabbit sound effect and before the start of the rabbit display effect.

- When the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, the timing at which the roulette effect ends may be changed as appropriate. Further, when the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, the timing at which the roulette sound effect ends may be different from the timing at which the roulette display effect ends. For example, among the roulette effects, the roulette sound effect may end when the rabbit sound effect starts. Also, the roulette display effect of the roulette effect may be ended when the rabbit voice effect is started. That is, when the roulette effect is executed in the third effect pattern, the roulette effect may end when the rabbit effect starts.

- The roulette effect may be executable even when the character effect is not executed. In this case, when the character presentation is not executed, the roulette presentation may be ended without selecting any of the plurality of panel images.

- The combination of a plurality of effect executing means for executing the roulette effect may be changed as appropriate. Also, the roulette effect may be an effect executed by one effect executing means. In this case, for example, while the roulette display effect is executed as the roulette effect, the roulette sound effect may not be executed.

- After presenting a plurality of effects, a different effect from the roulette effect may be executed as a special effect in which one of the presented effects is selected. For example, a plurality of effects are presented by displaying a plurality of characters corresponding to different character effects respectively, and when the plurality of characters compete and one of the characters wins, one of the presented effects is displayed. It may be an effect in which any one of the effects is selected. In this case, the rabbit display effect and the rabbit voice effect are started at the same timing after any character wins, and the rabbit voice effect is started before any character wins and the rabbit is started. There may be a case where the rabbit display effect is started after a specific time has elapsed since the start of the voice effect.

- It may be embodied in a game machine that does not execute a roulette effect. In this case, the rabbit effect is executed in the first effect mode in which the rabbit voice effect and the rabbit display effect are started at the same timing, and the rabbit display effect is executed after a specific time has passed since the start of the rabbit voice effect. There may be a case where it is executed in the second effect mode that is started.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine with a probability variation function that varies the probability of winning a big win in a big win lottery.
- It may be embodied in a game machine having a ball-entering rate improving function for improving the ball-entering rate of the game ball to the second start port 14 .

· It may be embodied in a game machine (so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) that provides a big hit game triggered by the detection of a game ball by a specific sensor.
・The sub-control board 31 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-control board 31, a display control board that exclusively controls the image display section GH, an audio control board that exclusively controls the speaker Sp, and a decorative lamp La are provided. A dedicated lamp control board may be provided separately. Also, part or all of the display control board, the sound control board, and the lamp control board may be the same board. Also, the sub-control CPU 31a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

· The pachinko game machine 10 may be provided with a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 . Also, the functions of the main control board 30 may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 30a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

・The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, part or all of the upper limit number of round games, the opening time of the big winning opening, and the opening number of the big winning opening in the jackpot game may be changed.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine with a plurality of large winning slots.
- The first special game and the second special game may be executed in accordance with the order in which game balls enter the starting ports 13 and 14, or may be executed in parallel. Also, the second special game may be omitted.

- It may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that does not execute an effect game. In this case, it is preferable to display a special symbol on the image display section GH.
- In the present embodiment, the game machine is a pachinko game machine, but it is not limited to this and may be configured as a slot machine.

YB... Game board YBa... Game area La... Decorative lamp Sp... Speaker (first effect executing means) GH... Image display unit 10... Pachinko game machine 11... Information display device 11a... First special symbol display unit 11b... Second special Design display section 11c First special reservation display section 11d Second special reservation display section 11e Normal design display section 11f Normal reservation display section 12 Effect display device (second effect execution means) 13 First start port 14 Second starting port 15 First variable member 16 Big winning port 17 Second variable member 18 Gate 30 Main control board 30a Main control CPU 30b Main control ROM 30c Main control RAM 31 Sub control board 31a... Sub-control CPU (effect control means) 31b... Sub-control ROM 31c... Sub-control RAM SE1... First start sensor SE2... Second start sensor SE3... Count sensor SE4... Gate sensor A1... First actuator A2... Second actuator 100 First rabbit effect image 101 Second rabbit effect image 102 Third rabbit effect image 110 Roulette effect start image 111 First panel image 112 Second panel image 113 Third panel image 114 Fourth panel Image 115... Fifth panel image

Claims (5)

A gaming machine capable of executing various effects based on the result of a jackpot lottery,
a first effect execution means capable of executing a effect;
A second effect executing means different from the first effect executing means;
A production control means for controlling the first production execution means and the second production execution means,
The effects include a specific effect executed by a combination of a first effect executed by the first effect execution means and a second effect executed by the second effect execution means,
In the production mode of the specific production,
a first effect mode in which the first effect and the second effect are started at the same timing;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising a second effect mode in which the second effect is started after a specific time has elapsed since the first effect was started. Regardless of whether the specific effect is executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode, the specific effect is performed after the specific time has passed since the specific effect was started. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the presentation modes are the same. The production includes a special production in which a plurality of productions are presented and one of the produced productions is selected,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect may be started after the special effect is started and before any effect is selected in the special effect. The plurality of effects presented by the special effect may include the specific effect,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein when the specific effect is selected in the special effect, the specific effect is started in the first effect mode. In the special effect, the effect presented in the special effect is selected after a predetermined time has elapsed since the special effect was started,
3. When the specific effect is executed in the second effect mode, the effect presented in the special effect is not selected even when the predetermined time has passed since the special effect was started. Or the game machine according to claim 4.

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