JP4524226B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is provided on the front surface of a gaming machine and that gives a privilege notification when triggered by an operation of a production operating means that can be operated by a player.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine which is a kind of gaming machine is provided with a variable display of a liquid crystal display type, for example, and a symbol combination game that displays a combination of symbols by changing a plurality of types of symbols on the variable display (symbol changing game) Has been done. Then, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol combination derived in the symbol combination game and finally displayed to be confirmed and stopped. Some of these pachinko machines are equipped with a function for providing an advantageous game state different from the jackpot game after the jackpot game is over. As such a function, for example, a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function is known. The probability change function is a function that gives a player a probability change state (high probability state) in which the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit varies from a normal probability that is a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends.

By the way, in recent years, a jackpot symbol that is a non-probable big hit (non-probable variable symbol) that is not given a probability variation state during a symbol combination game is displayed, and the probability variation big hit (figure variation state is given by changing the symbol again) There is a pachinko machine that performs a re-lottery effect for deriving a jackpot symbol that becomes a probable variation symbol. By doing this, even if the jackpot symbol is a non-probable variable symbol, the player will have a sense of expectation that it may eventually become a probable symbol until the symbol is finalized (the symbol combination game is over). Can do. In recent years, in order to raise the player's awareness of participation in the game, a pachinko machine has been proposed in which an effect switch that can be operated by the player is provided and the effect switch is operated during the re-lottery effect. (For example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, the player is made to operate the effect switch during the re-lottery effect and the jackpot symbol is derived. Since the jackpot symbol is derived by operating the effect switch, when the probability variation symbol is derived, it is possible to give an impression that the player himself has derived the probability variation symbol.
JP 2005-65826 A

  Since the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1 is configured to derive a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol by a single operation of an effect switch, the player is immediately notified of the result of the re-lottery effect by the operation of the effect switch. . However, in a pachinko machine, however, the effect time of the symbol combination game (the time from the start to the end of the game) is determined by the variation pattern, and the re-lottery effect time is assigned to a part of the effect time. For this reason, when a probable variation symbol is derived by operating the effect switch, it is possible to immerse in joy until the re-lottery effect ends. Until the lottery effect is completed, there is no possibility that the probability variation symbol is derived, and the player is kept waiting during that time. Therefore, in the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, the final result can be obtained quickly by operating the production switch, but if the production switch is operated once, the final result is derived at that time, and the redrawing production is related. Time is not being used effectively.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to allow the player to actively operate the operation means for the production, and there are many variations of the bonus notification production. It is another object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can effectively use the execution time of the benefit recognition effect.

  In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 1 includes a display device that displays a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of symbols, and is determined by a jackpot determining means that determines whether or not the game is a big hit. When the result is a big hit, the big hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, and then the big hit game is played. When the big hit symbol variation game is played, the player recognizes the big hit in the game It is determined whether or not a privilege advantageous to a player other than the jackpot game is given after the jackpot game is finished after displaying the possible jackpot display result until the jackpot game is started. In the gaming machine in which the bonus recognition effect to be recognized by the display device is executed, if the determination result of the jackpot determination means is a jackpot, it is determined whether or not to grant the bonus after the jackpot game ends. A privilege determining means, an effect control means for causing the display device to execute the privilege recognition effect based on a result determined by the privilege determining means, an effect operating means provided on the front surface of the gaming machine and operable by a player; A period setting means for setting the execution period of the privilege recognition effect as an operation effective period in which the operation of the effect operation means is effective, and the display device are provided separately, and the privilege is triggered by the operation of the effect operation means. The privilege notification means for executing the privilege notification effect for notifying that the privilege is granted before the result of whether or not the privilege is granted in the recognition effect is derived, and the privilege notification to the privilege notification means A privilege control unit that executes an effect, and the privilege notification unit includes a first privilege notification device and a second privilege notification device that is different from the first privilege notification device. ,in front When the privilege determining means determines the grant of the privilege, the determination is made in response to the determination that the first privilege notification device executes the privilege notification effect, and when the lottery is won, the operation valid period While the first bonus notification device is caused to execute the privilege notification effect by one or more operations of the production operation means in the middle, each time the production operation means is operated during the operation valid period. Whether or not to cause the second privilege notification device to execute the privilege notification effect is determined by lottery, and when the lottery is won, the privilege notification effect is executed by the second privilege notification device.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, at least the second privilege notification device of the first privilege notification device and the second privilege notification device is the display device. The gist of the invention is that the apparatus is configured to execute an effect in a form different from the effect by the image display to be executed.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the privilege control means is a lottery to determine whether or not to cause the second privilege notification device to execute the privilege notification effect. When winning, after the winning, when the production operation means is operated during the operation valid period, all the lottery results are won, and the second bonus notification device is caused to execute the bonus notification effect. The gist.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to effectively utilize the execution time of the privilege recognition effect while allowing the player to actively operate the operation means for the effect and enrich the variation of the benefit notification effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”), which is a type of the present invention, will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 having a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is mounted and an upper ball tray 15 are opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled as possible. On the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13a of the game board 13, there is provided a decoration lamp 16 (effect device) that is turned on (flashes) or turned off and performs a game effect (light emission effect) based on the light emission decoration. A speaker 17 (production device) that outputs various sounds and performs a game effect (sound effect) based on the sound output is disposed below the outer frame 11. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12.

  In the center of the game area 13a of the game board 13, a center accessory 21 having a variable display H as a liquid crystal display type display device is disposed. In the variable display H, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. In the variable display H, a symbol combination game (symbol variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed in a plurality of columns. In this embodiment, a combination of three columns of symbols is derived in the symbol combination game, and the types of symbols in each column forming the combination are symbols imitating eight types of numbers 1 to 8.

  Then, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination (display result) finally displayed (determination stop display) in the symbol combination game. When the symbols of all the columns displayed on the variable display H that are confirmed and stopped are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result). When the big hit symbol combination is confirmed and stopped, the player is given a big hit game after the symbol combination game is over. On the other hand, when the symbols of all columns displayed on the variable display H are stopped and displayed are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are of a different type from the symbols forming the reach, the symbol combination ([123] [ 122] [767], etc.). A symbol combination that can recognize this deviation is a symbol combination that is out of sync. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the symbol combination game starts (when the symbols in each column start to change), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → middle as viewed from the player side The symbols are displayed (temporarily stopped) in the order of the columns (middle symbols). Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol once stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]).

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 9, above the center accessory 21 (variable display H), a production movable body K (production device) for executing a game production (movable production) by a mechanical operation. Is provided. The effect movable body K is formed to imitate a “beckoning cat”. A drive motor MT (shown in FIG. 2) is connected to the effect movable body K via a power transmission mechanism (not shown) so as to rotate by receiving power from the drive motor MT. It has become.

  In the present embodiment, the loudspeaker 17 and the production movable body K are provided separately from the variable display H, and a game production different from the display production including the symbol combination game executed on the variable display H is provided. The effect device (privilege notification means) is executed. The speaker 17 (first privilege notification device) executes a sound effect by voice, and the sound effect is executed in a manner different from the display effect by image display. The effect movable body K (second privilege notification device) executes a movable effect by mechanical operation, and the effect is executed in a manner different from the display effect by image display.

  A start winning opening 23 having an opening / closing blade 22 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed below the center accessory 21. Behind the start winning opening 23, a start opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is provided. The start winning opening 23 can give a start condition for the symbol combination game in response to detection of winning of a game ball. Also, below the start winning opening 23, a large winning opening 24 provided with a large winning opening door 24a that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is arranged. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 24a, and the game ball can be won, so that the player has a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. be able to.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has an effect button 25 as an effect operating means that can be operated by the player on the front side of the machine (specifically, the front side center of the upper ball tray 15). Is provided. The effect button 25 is a push button type.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a normal probability (315.7 in this embodiment) that the lottery probability (winning probability) of the jackpot is low after the jackpot game ends, on condition that the symbol combination of the jackpot is a combination based on a predetermined probability variation symbol. This is a function that gives a probability variation state that varies from a fraction of 1) to a high probability (in this embodiment, 1 / 31.6). In the present embodiment, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined number of times (10,000 times) of the symbol combination game is performed or until the next big hit game is generated.

  And in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the probability variation symbols are defined as four types of symbols 1, 3, 5, and 7. If the jackpot symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped on the variable display H is a combination with a probability variation symbol (any of [111] [333] [555] [777]), it will be a probability variation jackpot, and after the jackpot game ends Probability state is given. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the uncertain variable symbols are defined as four types of symbols 2, 4, 6, and 8. If the jackpot symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped on the variable display H is a combination based on a non-probable variable symbol (any one of [222], [444], [666], and [888]), it becomes a non-probable variable jackpot and the jackpot game Probability status is not given after completion. When a probable change state is given, the probability of jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.Therefore, the probabilistic jackpot is more advantageous to the player than the non-probability jackpot, and the player is more Playing games while expecting to become. In other words, in the case of a promising big hit, a probable change state is given after the big hit game ends, and the probable change state is a privilege advantageous to a player different from the big hit game.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a re-lottery effect (privilege recognition effect) is performed in the symbol combination game that is a big hit. In the redrawing effect, the temporary jackpot symbol combination (provisional jackpot display result) that can recognize the jackpot is temporarily stopped and then the symbols (configuration symbols) forming the temporary jackpot symbol combination are changed again. This is an effect of deriving the final jackpot symbol combination. This re-lottery effect is performed from when the temporary jackpot symbol combination is displayed to when the jackpot game is started. In this embodiment, at the end of the symbol combination game (when the symbol is determined and displayed). It is done between. For example, in the re-lottery effect, after temporarily displaying a jackpot symbol combination ([222], etc.) with a non-probable variable symbol as a temporary jackpot symbol combination, the symbol forming the jackpot symbol combination is changed again, It is performed so as to derive a jackpot symbol combination based on either a non-probable variable symbol or a probabilistic variable symbol. This re-lottery effect is performed in order to give the player a sense of expectation that a non-probable big hit will be promoted to a probable big jackpot by changing the symbol combination again even if a jackpot symbol combination with a non-probable variable symbol is displayed. Is called. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the probable jackpot is determined internally, the temporary jackpot symbol combination is formed as a probabilistic symbol or a non-probable symbol, and the jackpot symbol based on the probabilistic symbol in the redrawing effect. A combination is derived. In addition, when a non-probable big hit is determined internally, a temporary jackpot symbol combination is formed with a non-probable variable symbol, and a jackpot symbol combination based on the non-probable variable symbol is derived in the redrawing effect. ing.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the operation of the effect button 25 is allowed during the re-drawing effect, and the probability change promotion effect (privilege notification effect) suggesting that there is a possibility that the operation will be a promising big hit. ) Is to be performed. In the present embodiment, the probability variation promotion effect is performed by a sound effect by the sound of the speaker 17 and a movable effect based on the rotation operation of the effect movable body K. In the present embodiment, the probability variation promotion effect executed by the effect movable body K is notified of the provision of the probability change (privilege) when the effect movable body K performs a predetermined operation (rotation operation in the present embodiment). The probability variation promotion effect is performed by operating the sound effect of the speaker 17 or the effect movable body K in accordance with the operation of the effect button 25 when the probability change jackpot is determined.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 26 for controlling the entire gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 26 executes various processes for controlling the entire gaming machine, calculates various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals (control commands). In addition, an overall control board 27, a display control board 28, a lamp control board 29, and an audio control board 30 are mounted on the rear side of the machine.

  The overall control board 27 comprehensively controls the display control board 28, the lamp control board 29, and the sound control board 30 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 26. The display control board 28 is based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 26 and the overall control board 27, and the display contents (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.) of the variable display H, and effects. The operation mode (operation or non-operation) of the movable body K is controlled. The lamp control board 29 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 26 and the overall control board 27. The sound control board 30 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 26 and the overall control board 27. The display control board 28, the lamp control board 29, and the sound control board 30 specially control various devices (variable display H, effect movable body K, decorative lamp 16, speaker 17).

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 26, the overall control board 27, the display control board 28, and the sound control board 30 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the main control board 26 is provided with a main CPU 26a, a ROM 26b, and a RAM 26c. The main CPU 26a updates the values of various random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number at predetermined intervals. The ROM 26b stores a main control program for controlling the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of variation patterns, and a jackpot determination value. The RAM 26c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random number values and the like) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The variation pattern indicates a pattern that is the base of the game effect from when the symbol starts to vary (start of the symbol combination game) to when all symbols in the row are displayed in a fixed stop (end of symbol combination game). It is. In the variation pattern, a variation time (effect time) from the start to the end of the symbol combination game is determined for each variation pattern. In addition, the plurality of types of variation patterns are classified into variation patterns for a big hit effect and variation patterns for a deviant effect (including outlier reach effects). The jackpot effect is an effect in which the symbol combination game is developed so that the symbol combination of the big hit is finally stopped. The outlier effect is an effect in which the symbol combination game is developed so that the final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed. The re-lottery effect is included in the effect content specified from the variation pattern for the jackpot effect, and is performed by determining the pattern.

Next, the overall control board 27 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 27 is provided with an overall CPU 27a, a ROM 27b, and a RAM 27c. A production button 25 is connected to the overall CPU 27a. The ROM 27b stores an overall control program for overall control of the display control board 28, the lamp control board 29, and the sound control board 30, a plurality of types of notification patterns, and pattern determination values. The RAM 27c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random number values and the like) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The notification pattern indicates a pattern that serves as a base for the probability variation promotion effect performed by the speaker 17 during the re-lottery effect. In this embodiment, two types of notification patterns HP1 and HP2 having different contents of effects are prepared. FIG. 3 shows how each notification pattern is executed. In FIG. 3, “◯” indicates a case where a voice effect is performed in accordance with each operation of the first to fourth effect buttons 25 after the re-lottery effect is started, and a case where a voice effect is not performed. “×” is shown. Further, in FIG. 3, the first operation of the effect button 25 after the start of the redrawing effect is “first time”, the second operation of the effect button 25 is “second time”, and then “3”. "4th".

  The notification pattern HP1 is a pattern that performs a probable promotion effect when the big hit is a probable big hit. The notification pattern HP1 may be selected when the probability variation jackpot is internally determined. When an effect of notifying the promotion is performed based on the notification pattern HP1, the first to fourth effects are performed. A sound effect is performed in accordance with the operation of the operation button 25.

  In addition, the notification pattern HP2 is a pattern that does not perform the probability change promotion effect regardless of the type of big hit (probable big hit or non-probable big hit). The notification pattern HP2 may be selected regardless of the internally determined jackpot, and when an effect of notifying the promotion of the probability variation jackpot is performed based on the notification pattern HP2, the first to third times are performed. A sound effect is performed in accordance with the operation of the effect button 25. In the notification pattern HP2, a sound effect is not performed in accordance with the fourth operation of the effect button 25.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the probability change promotion effect is performed by the speaker 17 during the re-lottery effect by the notification patterns HP1 and HP2. Then, the speaker 17 starts the re-lottery effect, outputs the sound “ka” by operating the first effect button 25, outputs the sound “ku” in accordance with the second operation, and outputs the third time. The voice “to” is output in accordance with the operation. Then, the sound “n” is output in accordance with the fourth operation of the production button 25, and finally “ka” → “ku” → “to” → “n” in accordance with the first to fourth operations. The sound is output in the order of "." In other words, the production button 25 is operated four times, and the voice is output four times in accordance with the four operations, and the voice is output in all four times. On the other hand, when the sound is not output four times, that is, when the sound is not output by the fourth operation of the effect button 25, the probability variation promotion effect is not performed. In the notification pattern HP1, the probability variation promotion effect is finally executed, and the player can recognize that the jackpot is a probability variation jackpot. On the other hand, in the notification pattern HP2, the probability variation promotion effect is not finally executed, and it is impossible for the player to recognize from the effect whether or not the big hit is the probability big hit.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit is internally determined, the pattern distribution random number is set to a predetermined number (the same number) so that the selection ratio of the notification pattern HP1 and the notification pattern HP2 is halved. ). The notification patterns HP1 and HP2 are selected by random number lottery using pattern distribution random numbers. On the other hand, when the uncertain variation big hit is determined internally, the value of the random number is determined so that the notification pattern HP2 is always selected. In addition, in the speaker 17 during the re-drawing effect, the sound effect is performed at least for the third time in accordance with the operation of the effect button 25, and finally becomes “Kakuhen” as the sound effect leading to the probable promotion effect. There are two cases of “Kakuhe”, and whether or not the voice production “n” is performed for the fourth time is different.

Next, the display control board 28 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 28 is provided with a sub CPU 28a, a ROM 28b, and a RAM 28c. The ROM 28b stores an effect control program for controlling the display content of the variable display H and the operation of the effect movable body K. The ROM 28b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). The RAM 28c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

Next, the sound control board 30 will be described with reference to FIG.
The audio control board 30 is provided with a sub CPU 30a, a ROM 30b, and a RAM 30c. The ROM 30b stores a sound control program for controlling the game effect (sound effect) of the speaker 17. The RAM 30c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

Hereinafter, control contents executed by the main control board 26 (main CPU 26a), the overall control board 27 (overall CPU 27a), and the display control board 28 (sub CPU 28a) will be described.
First, the contents of control executed by the main control board 26 (main CPU 26a) according to the main control program will be described.

  When the main CPU 26a receives a game ball in the start winning port 23 and inputs a detection signal from the start port sensor SE1, the main CPU 26a reads out the value of the big hit determination random number and the value of the big hit symbol random number from the RAM 26c, and stores the predetermined value in the RAM 26c. Store (store) in the area. Then, immediately before the start of the symbol combination game, the main CPU 26a compares the jackpot determination random number value stored in the RAM 26c with the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 26b to determine whether or not it is a jackpot (hit judge. The main CPU 26a sets the jackpot lottery probability to the normal probability (1 / 315.7) in the normal state where the probability variation state is not assigned, and makes a jackpot determination in the probability state, and the jackpot lottery probability is high in the probability variation state. Set to (1 / 31.6) to determine the big hit.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for big hit determination and the big hit determination value match), the main CPU 26a determines the big hit. The main CPU 26a that has determined the jackpot reads the jackpot symbol random number value stored in the RAM 26c together with the jackpot determination random number value, and determines the symbol associated in advance as the jackpot symbol. The jackpot symbol is a symbol that forms a jackpot symbol combination (final jackpot display result) that is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, the main CPU 26a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number, and determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the big hit effect based on the value.

  Further, when the main CPU 26a determines the big hit, the main CPU 26a determines whether or not the decided big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol (1, 3, 5, or 7), and determines whether or not the current big hit is the probability variation big hit. To decide. When the main CPU 26a determines the probability variation big hit, the main CPU 26a sets “1” to a probability variation flag (a flag indicating whether the big hit is a probability variation big hit or a non-probability big hit when the big hit is reached). . When the determined big hit symbol is a non-probable variation symbol (any of 2, 4, 6, or 8), the main CPU 26a determines the non-probable variation big hit and sets “0” in the probability variation flag.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value do not match), the main CPU 26a determines the deviation. The main CPU 26a that has determined the detachment determines the detachment symbol. The missing symbol is a symbol that forms a missing symbol combination that is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, the main CPU 26a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number, and determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the off-state effect based on the value.

  The main CPU 26a that has determined the symbol and the variation pattern outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 27 (overall CPU 27a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 26a first instructs a variation pattern and outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the symbol combination game. Next, the main CPU 26a outputs a symbol designation command for designating symbols in each column. After that, the main CPU 26a outputs an all symbol stop command instructing stop of symbols in each column (definite stop display) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed.

  In addition, when the main CPU 26a determines the big hit, after the symbol combination game based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect is finished, the main CPU 26a executes control related to the big hit game (the direction instruction such as the opening effect and the opening / closing of the big winning opening 24). . The main CPU 26a refers to the probability change flag after the big hit game ends, and when “1” is set in the probability change flag, the main CPU 26a shifts the game state after the big hit game to the probability change state, and sets the probability change flag to “0”. "" Is set, the game state after the big hit game is shifted to the normal state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 26a functions as a jackpot determining unit and a privilege determining unit.

Next, the control contents executed by the overall control board 27 (the overall CPU 27a) according to the overall control program will be described.
When the general CPU 27a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 27a outputs the command to each control board 28-30. In addition, when the overall CPU 27a inputs a symbol designation command and an all symbol stop command, the overall CPU 27a outputs the command to the display control board 28.

  When the general CPU 27a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 27a determines whether or not the variation pattern instructed by the command is a variation pattern for jackpot effect. If the determination result is affirmative, the overall CPU 27a sets “1” to the jackpot flag set in the RAM 27c. On the other hand, if the determination result is negative, the overall CPU 27a sets “0” in the jackpot flag set in the RAM 27c. The big hit flag is a flag indicating whether or not the symbol combination game is a big hit.

  Further, when the general CPU 27a inputs the symbol designating command, it determines whether or not the jackpot flag is set to “1”, and if the determination result is affirmative, the symbol designated by the symbol designating command is a probabilistic symbol. It is determined whether or not. The overall CPU 27a can recognize whether it becomes a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit by determining the type of symbol. When the determination result of the determination is affirmative, the overall CPU 27a has determined the probability variation jackpot, and therefore sets the probability variation jackpot flag set in the RAM 27c to “1” and forms a temporary jackpot symbol combination. A symbol (provisional big hit symbol) is determined. When the jackpot symbol is a probable variation symbol, the overall CPU 27a determines one symbol out of all kinds of symbols (probability variation symbols and non-probability variation symbols "1" to "8") by lottery, and determines the determined symbol. Use a temporary design. The probability variation jackpot flag is a flag indicating whether or not the probability variation jackpot.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the determination is negative (in the case of a non-probable variable symbol), the general CPU 27a sets the probability variable big hit flag to “0” and determines the temporary symbol because the non-probable variable big hit has been determined. To do. When the jackpot symbol is a non-probable variation symbol, the overall CPU 27a determines one non-probability variation symbol from all types of non-probability variation symbols (2, 4, 6, or 8) by lottery, and the determined non-probability variation symbol The symbol is determined as a temporary symbol. Then, the overall CPU 27a that has determined the temporary symbol outputs a temporary symbol designation command for designating the temporary symbol to the display control board 28.

  In addition, when the jackpot flag is set to “1”, the general CPU 27a sets an effective period (operation effective period) in which the operation of the effect button 25 is effective after a predetermined time has elapsed after the symbol combination game is started. To do. More specifically, the overall CPU 27a sets “1” to the valid period setting flag set in the RAM 27c when a predetermined time has elapsed. The valid period setting flag is a flag indicating whether or not the operation of the effect button 25 is valid. The overall control program defines a change time for each change pattern, and the overall CPU 27a measures the elapsed time as the symbol combination game starts according to the overall control program. Then, in this embodiment, the general CPU 27a temporarily displays the temporary jackpot symbol combination determined for each variation pattern for the jackpot effect and temporarily counts the time (predetermined time) when the re-lottery effect is started. Set the period setting flag.

  Thereby, in this embodiment, the effective period setting flag is set with the start of the re-lottery effect, and the operation of the effect button 25 during the re-lottery effect is permitted. The valid period is set (during execution time) until the final jackpot symbol (hit symbol combination) is derived in the re-lottery effect. As a result, the probable promotion effect can be executed during the execution time determined during the re-lottery effect in which the validity period is set.

  In addition, when the big hit flag is set to “1” and the probability variation big hit flag is set to “1” (when the big hit is a probable big hit), the general CPU 27a selects one of the notification patterns HP1 and HP2 (re-lottery effect) Whether or not to perform a probable promotion effect) is determined by a pattern distribution random number. The overall CPU 27a reads the pattern distribution random number from the RAM 27c, and selects a notification pattern based on the pattern determination value in the ROM 27b. Subsequently, the overall CPU 27a stores the selected notification pattern in the RAM 27c. On the other hand, the general CPU 27a, when the jackpot flag is set to “1” and the probability variation jackpot flag is set to “0” (when the jackpot is a non-probability variation jackpot), the notification pattern HP2 (probability promotion during the re-lottery effect) The notification pattern HP2 is stored in the RAM 27c. In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 27a recognizes whether or not the probability variation promotion effect is performed during the re-lottery effect based on the notification pattern stored in the RAM 27c.

  Then, the overall CPU 27a determines whether or not an operation signal is input from the effect button 25 (whether or not the effect button 25 is operated) in the notification effect process. The operation signal is a signal indicating that the effect button 25 has been operated, and is output from the effect button 25 when the effect button 25 is operated. When the general CPU 27a receives an operation signal from the effect button 25, the overall CPU 27a recognizes that the effect button 25 has been operated by the player. If the determination result is negative (no operation signal is input), the overall CPU 27a ends the notification effect process because the effect button 25 is not operated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the operation signal is input), the overall CPU 27a outputs a sound output command to the sound control board 30 so that the speaker 17 outputs sound based on the notification pattern stored in the RAM 27c. To do. The voice output command can specify a predetermined type of voice (any one of “ka”, “ku”, “he”, “n”). The overall CPU 27a stores the type specified in the voice output command in the RAM 27c, and specifies the type of voice to be instructed based on the stored type when outputting the next voice output command. Then, when selecting the notification pattern HP1, the overall CPU 27a does not output a voice output command based on the operation of the effect button 25 after the output of the voice output command instructing the output of “n”. Further, when the notification pattern HP2 is selected, the overall CPU 27a does not output the voice output command based on the operation of the effect button 25 after the output of the voice output command instructing the output of “to”. In the present embodiment, the sound production by voice is performed until the fourth lottery effect is started and the fourth button 25 is operated. In the fifth and subsequent operations after the second lottery effect is started. , Probability promotion effect by voice is not performed.

  Further, the overall CPU 27a determines whether or not an operation signal is input from the effect button 25 (whether or not the effect button 25 is operated) in the operation command process shown in FIG. 5 (step S10). If the determination result is negative (no operation signal is input), the overall CPU 27a ends the operation command process because the effect button 25 is not operated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S10 is affirmative (the operation signal is input), the overall CPU 27a determines whether or not the probability variation jackpot flag is “1” (whether or not the current jackpot is a probability variation jackpot). (Step S11). When this determination result is negative (in the case of non-probable variation big hit), the overall CPU 27a does not execute the probability variation promotion effect by the operation of the effect movable body K, and thus ends the operation command process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is affirmative (in the case of a probable big hit), the overall CPU 27a determines whether or not the operation of the effect button 25 is permitted (“1” is set in the effective period setting flag). It is determined whether it is set (step S12). If this determination result is negative (not during the effective period), the overall CPU 27a ends the operation command process. That is, the overall CPU 27a invalidates the operation because the operation of the effect button 25 is not operated during the valid period.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S12 is affirmative (during the effective period), the overall CPU 27a has already won a lottery to determine whether or not to operate the effect movable body K (whether or not to perform the probable promotion effect). It is determined whether it has been completed (step S13). If this determination result is affirmative, the overall CPU 27a proceeds to step S15. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the re-lottery effect is started and the lottery is once won (when the re-lottery effect is started and step S14 described later is already affirmed) Thereafter, every time the production button 25 is operated, the determination in step S14 described later is not performed, and the process of step S15 related to the operation of the production movable body K is performed. That is, all the determinations in step S14 to be described later are made to be the same results as affirmative determinations (considered as winning).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S13 is negative, the overall CPU 27a determines whether or not the lottery for whether or not to operate the effect movable body K (whether or not to perform the probable change promotion effect) is won. (Step S14). In step S14, when the general CPU 27a receives an operation signal in the case of a probable big hit, the general CPU 27a draws whether or not to execute the probable promotion effect, and operates the production movable body K when the lottery is won. In this way, a promising promotion promotion is executed. The lottery is performed by random lottery using random numbers, and a predetermined number of random numbers are distributed so that the winning probability is 1/10. If the determination result in step S14 is negative (losing to lottery), the overall CPU 27a ends the operation command process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S14 is affirmative (winning the lottery), the overall CPU 27a proceeds to step S15. In addition, when the overall CPU 27a wins the lottery, it recognizes the win by storing (setting) a flag or the like in the RAM 27c. In step S13, the overall CPU 27a determines whether or not the lottery has been won based on the stored contents of the RAM 27c.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, even if the probability variation jackpot is determined internally, if the lottery that performs the probability variation promotion effect is not won (decided) in step S14, the probability variation promotion effect by the effect movable body K is Not executed. The overall CPU 27a determines whether or not the lottery has been won once after the effective time is set (the re-lottering effect is started) until the effective time is ended (the re-lottering effect is ended). I do. For this reason, once the probability change promotion effect is executed by the effect movable body K, the probability change promotion effect is executed for each operation of the effect button 25 during the effective time (during the re-drawing effect), and is continuously performed. By the operation of the effect button 25, the effect movable body K continuously operates.

  Subsequently, the overall CPU 27a that has proceeded to step S15 determines whether or not the effect movable body K is operating. In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 27a outputs an operation command to the display control board 28 (sub CPU 28a) in a process of step S16 described later, and instructs the operation start of the effect movable body K (start of the move effect). Then, the overall CPU 27a measures the time simultaneously with the output of the operation command, and continues the time until the time reaches the predetermined operation time of the effect movable body K (500 ms in the present embodiment). For this reason, in the process of step S15, the overall CPU 27a determines that the effect movable body K is operating when the time is being measured, makes an affirmative determination in step S15, and measures the time. If not, it is determined that the effect movable body K is not operating, and a negative determination is made in step S15.

  If the determination result in step S15 is affirmative (the production movable body K is operating), the overall CPU 27a outputs an operation command to the display control board 28 (step S16), and ends the operation command process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S15 is negative (the effect movable body K is not operating), the overall CPU 27a determines whether or not the stock number S set in the RAM 27c is “0” (step) S17). The stock number S indicates the number of times the execution of the movable effect of the effect movable body K based on the operation of the effect button 25 is suspended. The suspension of the execution of the movable effect is to postpone the execution without immediately executing the movable effect. In this embodiment, when the production button 25 is operated during the operation of the production movable body K, execution of the movable production of the production movable body K based on the operation is suspended, and the number of the suspension is once. (Upper limit) is memorized. Then, the overall CPU 27a stores (sets) the number of times in the stock number S set in the RAM 27c. When the execution of the movable effect is suspended, the movable effect K is caused to execute the movable effect at least once after the end of the movable effect based on the operation of the effect button 25 once. Subsequently, when the determination result of step S17 is negative (stock number S is “1”), the overall CPU 27a has reached the upper limit number (one time) of the stock number S, and the production movable body K for one time is produced. Since the movable effect is on hold, the operation command process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S17 is affirmative (stock number S is “0”), the overall CPU 27a operates the effect button 25 during operation of the effect movable body K, and the stock number S is the upper limit number ( 1), the execution of the movable effect based on the input of the operation signal in step S10 is suspended. The overall CPU 27a sets “1” to the stock number S set in the RAM 27c in order to suspend execution of the movable effect (step S18). Then, the overall CPU 27a ends the operation command process.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a movable effect having an operation time of one cycle is executed by the production movable body K. The operation time is set longer than the time required for the player to continuously operate the effect button 25 at least twice. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the time required for the player to operate the effect button 25 once is set to 250 ms, and the operation time is set to 500 ms. The time required for one operation is a value calculated based on the result of testing the button 25 mounted on the pachinko machine 10, and the structure and mounting mode of the button 25 (with the control board) It depends on the connection method, signal input / output, etc. By setting the operation time in this way, the effect movable body K can be operated by operating the effect button 25, and one operation of the effect button 25 can be accepted during the operation. It becomes possible to defer the execution of the movable effect once. In the present embodiment, the RAM 30c that suspends execution of the movable rendering of the rendering movable body K and stores the suspension functions as a storage unit.

  After the operation command process shown in FIG. 3 is completed, the overall CPU 27a subsequently executes the operation end process shown in FIG. In the operation end process, the overall CPU 27a determines whether or not the moving effect by the effecting movable body K has ended (whether or not the one-cycle operation of the effecting movable body K has ended) (step S20). If this determination result is negative (moving effect (during operation)), the overall CPU 27a ends the operation end process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S20 is affirmative (movable effect is completed (operation completed)), the overall CPU 27a determines whether or not the stock number S set in the RAM 27c is “1” (execution of the movable effect is suspended). Whether or not) (step S21). When this determination result is negative (execution of the movable effect is not suspended), the overall CPU 27a does not operate the effect movable body K based on the suspension, and thus ends the operation end process. When the determination result in step S21 is negative, the overall CPU 27a performs the operation of the effect movable body K until the effect button 25 is operated (until affirmative determination is made in step S10 of the operation command process). Do not give instructions.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S21 is affirmative (execution of the movable effect is suspended), the overall CPU 27a operates the effect movable body K based on the suspension, and therefore outputs an operation command to the display control board 28. (Step S22). Subsequently, the overall CPU 27a decrements the stock number S by −1 and resets the stock number S to “0” (step S23). When the stock number S becomes “0”, the execution of the movable effect is not suspended. Thereafter, the overall CPU 27a ends the operation end processing.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the execution of the movable effect is suspended when the operation of the movable body K for the effect is terminated by the movable effect, the effectable movable member K is continuously displayed after the operation. Is operated to execute a movable effect. As a result, when the execution of the movable effect is suspended at the end of the operation of the effect movable body K, the effect movable body K operates without interruption for at least two operations. For this reason, when the production button 25 is always operated during the operation of the production movable body K, the production movable body K is continuously operated a plurality of times. In addition, when the overall symbol stop command is input, the overall CPU 27a sets “0” to the valid period setting flag to cancel the valid period, and resets the stock number S set in the RAM 27c to “0”. In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 27a functions as a period setting unit and a privilege control unit.

Next, the control contents executed by the display control board 28 (sub CPU 28a) according to the effect control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 28a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 28a controls the display content of the variable display H so that the symbol combination game is played with the production content corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. When the sub CPU 28a inputs an all symbols stop command, the symbol designated by the symbol designation command is displayed in a fixed stop state and the symbol combination game is terminated.

  At this time, when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is instructed, the sub CPU 28a inputs a temporary symbol designation command in addition to the symbol designation command. For this reason, the sub CPU 28a temporarily stops and displays the temporary jackpot symbol combination (probability variation symbol or non-probability variation symbol combination) based on the temporary symbol designated by the temporary symbol designation command as a result of the reach effect, and re-draws. The production is executed. During this re-lottery effect, the sub CPU 28a causes the effect movable body K to execute the movable effect when the operation command from the overall CPU 27a is input. The sub CPU 28a controls (rotates and rotates) the drive motor MT that is the drive source of the effect movable body K so that the effect movable body K is rotated once in an operation time (500 ms in the present embodiment) determined in one cycle of the move effect. Control related to the stop). By this control, the sub CPU 28a operates the effect movable body K, and stops the operation of the effect movable body K as the operation time elapses. In addition, when the sub-CPU 28a having executed the re-lottery effect inputs the all symbol stop command, the jackpot symbol combination designated in the symbol designation command is derived to the variable display H, and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 28a functions as an effect control unit.

Next, the control contents executed by the voice control board 30 (sub CPU 30a) according to the voice control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 30a receives a voice output command from the overall CPU 27a, the sub CPU 30a controls the speaker 17 to output a predetermined voice specified in the voice output command. As a result, the speaker 17 outputs a predetermined sound once. When the sub CPU 30a continuously inputs voice output commands, the sub CPU 30a continuously outputs voice to the speaker 17. The output time for voice output is set to be shorter than the time 250 ms for the player to operate the effect button 25 once, corresponding to the continuous operation of the effect button 25, and the designated sound. It can be output reliably.

  Hereinafter, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a re-lottery effect is performed during the symbol combination game that is a big hit (probable big hit or non-probable big hit), and during the re-lottery effect, the variable display H, the speaker 17, A mode in which a game effect (display effect, sound effect, and movable effect) is performed by the effect movable body K will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 7 to 10.

  First, using FIG. 4, FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, a probability variation promotion pattern indicating which promotion device (speaker 17 and effect movable body K) promotes to probability variation big hit is determined during the re-lottery effect. Will be described. The probability variation promotion pattern shows a pattern that occurs as a phenomenon when a game is played with the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the pachinko machine 10 does not control according to this pattern.

  In FIG. 4, “O” indicates that the jackpot symbol combination based on the probability variation symbol is finally derived by the re-drawing effect on the variable display H, and “X” indicates that the symbol combination is not derived. Further, in FIG. 4, “O” indicates a case where a certain degree of promotion effect is performed on each effect device (speaker 17, movable body for effect K), and “X” indicates a case where it is not performed. 7 and 8, the time from when the promotion is determined by the probability-changing promotion effect until the result of the re-lottery effect is displayed on the variable display H is indicated as “Ta”, “Tb”, and “Tc”. ing. 7 and 8 are based on the assumption that a non-probable variation symbol is determined as a temporary jackpot symbol combination and it is not known whether or not it is a probable variation jackpot at the start of the re-lottery effect.

  When the probability big hit is determined internally, the phenomenon of pattern A to pattern D occurs. In the pattern A (shown in FIG. 7), during the re-lottery effect, the probability variation promotion effect is performed by the speaker 17 based on the notification pattern HP1 (FIG. 7 (b)), and the probability variation promotion effect is performed by the effect movable body K. Is performed (FIG. 7 (c)), and as a result of the re-lottery effect, the variable display H derives a jackpot symbol combination of the probability variation symbol (FIG. 7 (a)). In the pattern A, as shown in FIG. 7B, after the time Ta has elapsed since the promotion to the probability variation big hit is found by the speaker 17, or by the effect movable body K as shown in FIG. After the elapse of time Tb from the time when the promotion to is determined, as a result of the re-lottery effect, the variable combination H is used to derive the jackpot symbol combination of the probability variation symbol. That is, two kinds of probable promotion effects are performed earlier than the result of the re-lottery effect by time Ta or time Tb. Further, in the pattern A, there are cases where the effect movable body K performs the probability change promotion effect earlier than the speaker 17 and the speaker 17 performs the probability change promotion effect earlier than the effect movable body K. In addition, since both the speaker 17 and the production movable body K perform the probability change promotion effect, as the timing thereof, simultaneously with the operation of the fourth effect button 25, which is the timing when the probability change promotion effect is performed on the speaker 17, simultaneously. There is a case where the production is performed.

  In the pattern B (not shown), during the re-lottery effect, the probability change promotion effect is performed by the speaker 17 based on the notification pattern HP1, and the probable change promotion effect is not performed by the effector movable body K, and is variable as a result of the re-lottery effect. The display unit H derives the jackpot symbol combination of the probability variation symbol. In other words, the promotion is revealed by the speaker 17 before the result of the re-lottery effect is obtained.

  Further, in the pattern C (shown in FIG. 8), during the re-lottery effect, the probability change promotion effect is not performed on the speaker 17 based on the notification pattern HP2 (FIG. 8B), and the probability change promotion effect is displayed on the effect movable body K. Is performed (FIG. 8 (c)), and as a result of the re-lottery effect, a jackpot symbol combination of the probability variation symbol is derived by the variable display H (FIG. 8 (a)). In the pattern B, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the promotion to the probability variation big hit is not found in the speaker 17, and the promotion to the probability variation big hit is found by the movable movable body K as shown in FIG. 8 (c). Probable change promotion effect is performed earlier by time Tc than the result of the re-lottery effect.

  In the pattern D (not shown), the probability variation promotion effect is not performed during the re-lottery effect, and the jackpot symbol combination of the probability variation symbol is derived by the variable display H as a result of the re-lottery effect. That is, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit is based on the result of the re-lottery effect, and it is not determined whether or not the probability variation big hit is made during the re-lottery effect. Even if the probability variation promotion effect is not performed during the re-lottery effect as in the pattern D, when the probability variation jackpot is determined internally, the symbol combination of the probability variation jackpot is determined as a result of the re-lottery effect based on the determination. Derived.

  On the other hand, when the uncertain variation big hit is determined internally, the phenomenon of pattern E occurs. In the pattern D, since the probability variation jackpot is not determined internally during the re-lottery effect, the probability change promotion effect is not performed on the speaker 17 and the movable movable body K, and as a result of the re-lottery effect, the variable display H A jackpot symbol combination of non-probable variation symbols is derived.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the production button 25 is operated during the re-lottery effect, it is determined whether or not the probability variation promotion effect is executed in a different lottery manner between the speaker 17 and the production movable body K. Then, the probabilistic promotion effect is executed in different effect modes. During the re-drawing effect, the speaker 17 performs an auditory effect, the effect movable body K performs a visual effect, and the player operates the effect button 25. It is configured to be able to produce an effect that provides (auditory, visual).

Subsequently, the flow of the re-lottery effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.
FIG. 9 shows the display screen of the variable display H during the re-lottery effect (the re-variation start screen (FIG. 9 (a)), the re-variable screen (FIG. 9 (b))) and the movable body K for the effect at that time. , And the display screen (FIG. 9C) of the variable display H at the time of definite display and the operation mode of the effect movable body K at that time. Further, in FIG. 9, it is assumed that the effect button 25 is operated during the re-lottery effect, and the probability variation promotion effect is executed by both the speaker 17 and the effect movable body K. In FIG. 9, the changing symbol is indicated by “downward arrow (↓)”, “222” is derived as a temporary jackpot symbol combination, and “777” is finally derived in the re-lottery effect. In addition, the case where the effect movable body K is executing the movable effect is indicated as “actuation”, and the case where the effect is not being executed is indicated as “stop”.

  When the re-lottery effect is started, “222” is temporarily stopped and displayed on the variable display H as a temporary jackpot symbol combination (FIG. 9A). At this time, the production movable body K is stopped. Subsequently, on the variable display H, the symbols constituting the temporary jackpot symbol combination once stopped and displayed are changed again, and the re-lottery effect is started (FIG. 9B). Then, when the production button 25 is operated during the re-lottery effect, when the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the probability variation promotion effect is won, the effect movable body K rotates to execute the movable effect. If the operation is the first to fourth times when the re-lottery effect is started, a sound is output from the speaker 17 and two kinds of probability variation promotion effects are executed (FIG. 9B). Thereafter, on the variable display H, a final jackpot symbol combination is derived as a result of the re-lottery effect, and the jackpot symbol combination “777” is confirmed and displayed.

In such a re-lottery effect flow, during the re-lottery effect, the effect movable body K operates as shown in FIG.
FIG. 10A shows the operation timing of the effect movable body K, and FIG. 10B shows the operation timing when the effect button 25 is operated. FIG. 10C shows the storage state of stock number S (presence / absence of holding). In FIG. 10, the operation time of the movable effect in one cycle is indicated as “T1”, and the operation being performed is indicated as “operation”. The numbers such as (1), (2)... Attached to “operation” in the figure indicate the number of times that the effect movable body K has operated after the start of the re-lottery effect. Further, the time required for one operation of the effect button 25 is indicated as “T2”, and the operation of the effect button 25 is indicated as “input”. Numbers such as (1), (2)... Attached to “input” in the drawing indicate the number of times that the effect button 25 has been operated after the start of the re-lottery effect.

  During the first operation of the production button 25 (input (1)), the production movable body K is not operating, so the production movable body K starts the operation (1) and performs the movable production of the operation time T1. Execute. At this time, the stock number S is “0” because the effect button 25 is operated when the effect movable body K is not operating. Then, when the production button 25 is operated during the operation of the production movable body K (operation (1)) (input (2)), since the stock number at the time of the operation is “0”, the operation is performed. The execution of the movable effect based on is suspended, and the stock number S becomes “1”.

  Thereafter, when the operation time T1 elapses, the operation (1) of the effect movable body K ends. At the end of this operation, the stock number S is “1”. For this reason, the effect movable body K starts the operation (2) based on the hold and executes the effect effect of the operation time T1. The stock number S is “0” because the production movable body K has started the operation (2) due to the start of the operation (2). When the production button 25 is operated during the operation of the production movable body K (operation (2)) (input (3)), since the stock number at the time of operation is “0”, the operation is performed. The execution of the movable effect based on is suspended, and the stock number S becomes “1”. Further, when the production button 25 is further operated following the input (3) operation (input (4)) during the operation of the production movable body K (operation (2)), the number of stocks at the time of the operation Is “1”. For this reason, the operation of the input (4) is invalidated and the execution of the movable effect is not suspended. That is, the process for the input (4) operation is not performed.

  Thereafter, when the operation time T1 elapses, the operation (2) of the effect movable body K ends. At the end of this operation, the stock number S is “1”. Note that the effect that is reserved at this time is an effect that is reserved based on the operation of the input (3). For this reason, the effect movable body K starts the operation (3) based on the hold and executes the effect of the operation time T1. The stock number S is “0” because the production movable body K has started the operation (3) due to the start of the operation (3). When the effect button 25 is operated during the operation of the effect movable body K (operation (3)) (input (5)), the execution of the movable effect based on the operation is suspended as described above. The effect based on the hold is executed as the operation (4) after the operation (3) ends.

  Incidentally, when the production button 25 is not operated during the operation of the production movable body K and the execution of the production production is not suspended at the end of the operation (when the stock number S = “0”), after the operation is completed. Operation of the production movable body K is started again by operating the production button 25. For this reason, the production movable body K starts to operate after the time taken from the end of the previous operation of the production movable body K until the production button 25 is operated.

According to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) There is a possibility that a certain degree of promotion promotion effect may be performed by a plurality of effect devices (the speaker 17 or the effect movable body K) by only one type of operation in which the effect button 25 is operated. Further, even when the speaker 17 does not win the lottery to determine whether or not to execute the probability change promotion effect, whether or not to execute the probability change promotion effect with the effect movable body K every time the effect button 25 is operated. Has been drawn. For this reason, even if the probability change promotion effect is not executed by the speaker 17, the probability change promotion effect may be performed by the effect movable body K by operating the effect button 25. That is, when the probability change (probability big hit) is determined, the player can obtain a chance that the probability change promotion effect is executed as the effect button 25 is operated. In addition, the chance that the probability change promotion effect is executed exists until the result of the re-lottery effect is derived. For this reason, until the result of the re-lottery effect is derived by the player, the effect button 25 can be actively operated. When the probability change promotion effect is performed, the probability change big hit is given after the jackpot game is finished, so the player operates the effect button 25 while expecting that the probability change promotion effect is performed. . Therefore, the player can be made to actively operate the effect button 25, and the re-lottery effect execution period can be effectively utilized.

  (2) In addition, since the lottery mode (lottery time and lottery content) of whether or not to perform the probable promotion effect is different between the speaker 17 and the movable body for production K, until the result of the re-lottery effect is derived. Meanwhile, the player can expect which effect device (the speaker 17 or the effect movable body K) will perform the probable promotion effect by one operation (operation of the effect button 25). In addition, during the re-drawing effect, there is a possibility that the production movable body K will perform the probability change promotion effect earlier than the speaker 17 and the speaker 17 may perform the probability change promotion effect earlier than the production movable body K. Furthermore, there is a possibility that the probability change promotion effect is simultaneously performed by the speaker 17 and the movable body for effect K, which contributes to an increase in variations of the probability change promotion effect and can improve the interest of the game.

  (3) During the re-drawing effect, an audible effect is produced by the speaker 17, a visual effect is produced by the production movable body K, and the player operates the production button 25. It is configured to be able to execute an effect that gives (auditory, visual). For this reason, in particular, the appearance of auditory and visual effects such as pattern A shown in FIG. 4 can increase the impact on the player of the probable promotion effect in the entire game.

  (4) When the re-drawing effect is performed on the variable display H, at least the effect movable body K executes an effect in a form different from the display effect executed on the variable display H. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the probability variation promotion effect in a form different from the effect of the variable display H executed on the effect movable body K while paying attention to the re-lottery effect executed on the variable display H. it can. Therefore, during the re-lottery effect, the player can pay attention to the effect of at least two types of aspects, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (5) When a lottery for determining whether or not to execute a certain degree of promotion promotion with the production movable body K is won once, all the results of the lottery by the operation of the production button 25 after that win will be won, and every time a prize is won Probability promotion promotion effect is performed by the movable body K for production. For this reason, once the probability change promotion effect is executed by the effect movable body K, the player can execute the probability change promotion effect every time the effect button 25 is operated. That is, it is possible to entertain the player with a probable promotion effect many times and to give a sense of superiority to being a promising big hit. Therefore, even after the probable promotion effect, the player can be made to actively operate the effect button 25.

  (6) In the case of executing the probability change promotion effect by the display effect executed by the variable display H, the player is made to feel that the probability change promotion effect is being executed at a predetermined timing as part of the re-lottery effect. there is a possibility. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the operation of the effect button 25 leads to the probability change promotion effect. Therefore, the operation of the effect button 25 is performed with the probability change promotion effect by causing the effect movable body K and the speaker 17 different from the variable display H to execute the probability change promotion effect in a mode (operation and sound) different from the display effect. It can be made clear to the player that it leads to Further, by performing a probable promotion promotion effect using the movable body K and the speaker 17 that are different from the variable display H, the player can pay attention to a plurality of places and direct the player's eyes to a wide range of the gaming machine. Can do.

  (7) In addition, once the probability change promotion effect is executed by the effect movable body K, the effect movable body K operates every time the effect button 25 is operated. For this reason, when the production button 25 is continuously operated, the production movable body K continuously operates. Therefore, the player can be further impacted and the player can be prompted to operate the effect button 25.

  (8) The probability change promotion effect is performed in the form different in the speaker 17 and the movable body K for effects. That is, in the re-lottery effect, effects in different forms are performed by a plurality of devices (variable display H, speaker 17, and effect movable body K). Can entertain.

  (9) When the production button 25 is operated during the operation of the production movable body K, the execution of the movable production based on the operation is suspended, and the production movable body K is moved based on the suspension after the operation ends. It was made to work. For this reason, when the production button 25 is operated continuously, at least the execution of the next production is promised. In other words, by causing the player to operate the effect button 25 a plurality of times, the player's operation can be effectively reflected. Further, when the production movable body K is continuously operated, the production button 25 is operated during the operation of the production movable body K without causing the player to operate the production button 25 without timing. Just do it. Therefore, when the production movable body K is operated by operating the production button 25, the time lag generated during one operation of the production movable body K (between the movable productions) is eliminated, and the production movable body K is concerned. Can be operated smoothly.

  (10) When the production button 25 is operated during the operation of the production movable body K and the player continuously operates the production button 25 by deferring execution of the movable production based on the operation. In this case, even if the operation timing does not coincide with the end of the operation of the effect movable body K, the effect movable body K can be operated continuously after the operation ends. That is, it is possible to create a situation in which the production movable body K continuously operates using the fact that the player continuously operates the production buttons 25 without any sense of incongruity. And the production movable body K can be operated smoothly.

  (11) During the operation of the production movable body K, the upper limit number that can hold the execution of the movable production is determined. For this reason, when the production button 25 is continuously operated during the operation of the production movable body K, execution of the production up to at least the upper limit number is promised. That is, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the effect is not performed despite the operation of the effect button 25 being within the upper limit. Further, when the player wants to continuously perform the effect, it is only necessary to operate the effect button 25 a plurality of times, and the effect can be enjoyed by the player without requiring a special technique. Therefore, it is possible to encourage active participation in the game and provide motivation for the player to operate the effect button 25.

  (12) By setting the upper limit number to one, when the effect button 25 is operated continuously, only execution of the next movable effect is promised. For this reason, in order to continuously operate the effect movable body K, the player may operate the effect button 25 at least once during the operation of the effect movable body K. In addition, when the player wants to move the effect movable body K continuously, the player needs to operate the effect button 25 during the operation of the effect movable body K. Therefore, by causing the player to operate the effect button 25 during each operation, the effect button 25 can be operated evenly.

  (13) When the upper limit number is two times or more, the execution of the movable effect two or more times is suspended. For this reason, although the production button 25 is not operated, there is a possibility that the production movable body K repeats the operation, which may give the player a sense of incongruity. Therefore, by setting the upper limit number to one, such a situation can be solved, and the player can feel uncomfortable with the performance.

  (14) In accordance with the operation of the player's effect button 25, the effect movable body K performs a move effect by an operation for a predetermined operation time (500 ms). For this reason, the operation of the production button 25 is directly reflected as the operation of the production movable body K, and the player easily receives the impression that the production movable body K is operated by the operation concerned. Moreover, in the effect by the variable display H, since the internally processed result is displayed, the player can determine the effect determined internally rather than the operation of the effect button 25 being reflected. It is easy to receive the impression that is being done. Therefore, the movable effect in which the effect movable body K operates can give an impact to the player as compared with the effect performed by the variable display H or the like, and the operation of the effect button 25 is reflected in the game. This is easier to recognize.

  (15) Further, the operating time (500 ms) of the effect movable body K is longer than the time required for the player to operate the effect button 25 continuously at least twice. For example, if the predetermined time is shorter than the time required for the player to operate the effect button 25 at least twice in succession, the effect button 25 is operated first, and then the effect button 25 At the time when is operated, the operation by the effect movable body K accompanying the first operation has already been completed. For this reason, it becomes impossible to operate the movable body K for production continuously. Therefore, the player can operate the effect button 25 at least once within a predetermined time, and the continuous effect movable body K can be smoothly operated.

  (16) When the effect movable body K operates continuously, the operation timing of the effect button 25 immediately before the operation is operated within a time shorter than one operation time. For this reason, the time difference which arises between the timing when the player operated the production button 25 and the next timing when the production movable body K operates can be shortened, and the operation and the operation of the production movable body K can be shortened. Can be felt as if they are linked.

  (17) When execution of the movable effect is suspended for each operation of the effect movable body K, a plurality of operations (movable effect) can be executed without interruption. For this reason, a plurality of operations (movable effects) can be made into one continuous effect. Therefore, it is possible to give a presence as one effect to the movable effect in which the effect movable body K operates.

  (18) The overall CPU 27a sets “0” to the stock number S set in the RAM 27c when ending the valid period. For this reason, at the end of the effective period (end of the re-lottery effect), it is possible to make sure that there is no suspension of execution of the movable effect (a state where the stock number S is “0”). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect movable body K from operating based on the suspension of the execution of the movable effect at the end of the re-lottery effect, that is, after the symbol combination game ends.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-In embodiment, according to operation of the player's effect button 25, you may make it perform a probable change promotion effect by the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 16. FIG. Further, for example, a combination such as a movable body for production K and a decorative lamp 16 may be used.

-In embodiment, as a privilege alerting | reporting means, it is good also as two types of variable displays different from the movable body for production provided by two types of separate bodies, or the variable display H, for example.
-In embodiment, you may change the kind of alerting | reporting pattern into 1 type, 3 types, and 4 or more types. By carrying out like this, various aspects can be given until it reaches a probable promotion promotion effect with the speaker 17 during a re-lottery effect. Further, even when the probable promotion effect is not finally performed, it is possible to entertain the player by increasing the variation.

  -In embodiment, the aspect defined to an alerting | reporting pattern may be changed, for example, you may make it output the audio | voice for 2 times by one operation. Moreover, it is good also as a pattern in which a probable change promotion effect is performed by one operation. During the re-drawing effect, a pattern in which no sound effect is performed even if the effect button 25 is operated may be used.

  In the embodiment, a plurality of types of patterns that indicate whether or not the probability-changing promotion effect is performed by the effect movable body K are prepared, and one of the plurality of types of patterns is selected at the time of the big hit, and based on the selection result Produce a promising promotion. In addition, whether or not to perform the probability variation promotion effect on the speaker 17 may be lottered for each operation of the effect button 25, and when the lottery is won, the probability variation promotion effect may be executed. For example, in the production movable body K, when the production button 25 is operated four times, if the pattern for performing the probability variation promotion effect is selected, and when the production button 25 is operated four times, the probability variation promotion by the movable production is performed. Make a production. In addition, the speaker 17 performs a probable promotion effect in which a voice “Kakuhen” is output when the lottery is won.

  -In embodiment, you may change the production content of the probability change promotion effect by the speaker 17. FIG. For example, the probable promotion effect may be performed in the form of “3” → “2” → “1” → “GOOD” in a countdown manner.

  -In embodiment, you may change the aspect of the probability change promotion effect by the movable body K for an effect. For example, a mode in which the effect movable body K operates to the left and right in one cycle of the movable effect may be employed. Moreover, you may make it the aspect which moves to the left end from the right end of the game board 13 by performing the movable effect of 1 cycle in multiple times. In this case, the directing button 25 is positively given to the player in order to move the movable movable body K by moving the dramatic movable body K so that the final movable body K reaches the left end. Can be operated. In addition, by applying this embodiment, even in the case of such an effect, the effect movable body K can move smoothly, and an effect that attracts more players can be realized. The execution time of the redrawing effect can be used effectively.

  In the embodiment, at the start of the re-drawing effect, the sound effect is performed by the speaker 17 based on the notification pattern, and the probability change promotion by the effect movable body K is performed after the operation of the effect button 25 for the number of times specified in the notification pattern. You may make it draw lots about whether to produce. In this way, a chance to be promoted to a probable big hit during the re-draw lottery is given step by step, and the player can have a sense of expectation that it may be promoted next time. Therefore, it is possible to preferably encourage the player to operate the effect button 25 and entertain the re-lottery effect.

  In the embodiment, the process of step S13 of the operation command process performed by the overall CPU 27a is omitted, and after the probability change promotion effect is executed, the movable for the effect is performed by lottery of the operation command process for each operation of the effect button 25 It may be determined whether or not the body K is operated.

  In the embodiment, when the execution of the movable effect is suspended, it may be recognized by a flag whether or not the effect button 25 is operated during the operation of the effect movable body K. When the effect button 25 is operated, the overall CPU 27a sets the flag in the RAM 27c. If the execution of the movable effect is instructed based on the flag, the flag is canceled.

  In the embodiment, the upper limit number of the stock number S may be changed, for example, two times, three times, four times or more. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the number of scenes where the player's operation of the effect button 25 is invalidated. That is, it is possible to prevent the player's operation of the effect button 25 from being wasted. Further, when the upper limit number is not set, all operations of the player's effect buttons 25 can be validated. In the case where the upper limit number is set twice or more or the upper limit number is not set as in this separate example, the number of times that the execution of the movable effect is suspended may be added to the stock number S in the RAM 27c. You may make it store sequentially (store) the said suspension in the storage area.

In the embodiment, the operation time of one cycle determined for the movable effect may be changed, and it is only necessary that the execution of the effect can be suspended once at least during the operation of the effect movable body K.
In the embodiment, without setting the upper limit number for the stock number S, the number of times reserved in the stock number S during the operation may be reset to a predetermined value including zero at the end of the operation. The predetermined value is a numerical value such as 0, 1, 2 or the like. In the case of this configuration, it is determined whether or not the stock number S is larger than the predetermined value in order to avoid that the predetermined value is larger than the stock number S at reset and the stock number S increases. . In the case of the configuration of the embodiment, this determination is performed by the overall CPU 27a and functions as a frequency determination unit. If the determination result is affirmative, the stock number S is reset to a predetermined value. If the determination result is negative, the current number is maintained without resetting the stock number S to a predetermined value. Specifically, when the predetermined value is set to “2”, if the stock number S at the end of the operation is “4”, the stock number S is reset to “2”, and the stock number S at the end of the operation. If “1”, the stock number S is maintained as “1”. According to this configuration, when the predetermined value is not “0”, execution of the movable effect is promised at least the number of times that the effect button 25 has been operated or the predetermined value. Further, by setting the predetermined value in consideration of the predetermined time determined as the effective period, the stock number S set in the RAM 27c can be reduced to an appropriate number of times (the predetermined value). Therefore, it is possible to realize an effect in consideration of the balance of the game, and to reduce the burden on the RAM 27c.

  In the embodiment, when the execution of the movable effect is suspended in the stock number S without setting the upper limit number in the stock number S, the stock number S is always set to zero (“ 0 "). By doing so, when the production movable body K is operated based on the stock number S set in the RAM 27c, the stock number S set in the RAM 27c can be always set to zero (“0”). For the operation of the production button 25 while the production movable body K is operating, only the operation of the next production movable body K can be promised. For this reason, in order to operate the effect movable body K continuously, the player may operate the effect button 25 at least once during the operation of the effect movable body K. Further, when the player wants to continuously move the effect movable body, the player needs to operate the effect button 25 during the operation of the effect device. Therefore, by causing the player to operate the effect button 25 during each operation, the player can operate the effect button 25 evenly.

  -In embodiment, you may provide the movable body control board which controls the movable body K for production professionally. The movable body control board is provided with a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The ROM stores a movement control program for controlling the operation of the effect movable body K. In addition, the RAM stores (sets) various information that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko machine. Then, the movable body control board performs control related to the operation of the effect movable body K based on the control command (operation command) output by the overall CPU 27a. By doing so, each device (variable display H, production movable body K, decorative lamp 16, speaker 17) can be controlled professionally, so that the control burden on each control board can be dispersed.

  In the embodiment, the temporary jackpot symbol combination may always be formed with a non-probable variation symbol. In the embodiment, when the temporary jackpot symbol combination is determined as the probability variation symbol, the notification pattern HP1 may be necessarily selected by the speaker 17 so that the probability variation promotion effect is performed. In addition, a lottery for determining whether or not to perform a probable change promotion effect on the effecting movable body K may be always won, and a probable change promotion effect may be always performed on the effecting movable body K. By doing this, it was a probable variation in the temporary jackpot symbol combination, but the probation that the player may have been misunderstood may be misunderstood by not performing the probable promotion effect, Can be resolved.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The second privilege notification device is a production movable body, and the privilege notification production executed by the second privilege notification device is performed when the production movable body performs a predetermined operation. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the grant is notified.

  (B) Each of the first privilege notification device and the second privilege notification device executes an effect in a form different from the effect by the image display executed by the display device, and both devices The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is configured by an apparatus that executes effects in different forms.

  (C) The privilege control means detects that the effect operation means is operated by operating the effect movable body for a predetermined operation time in response to one operation of the effect operation means. If it is determined whether or not the operation has been performed within the operation effective period, and the determination result is affirmative and the effecting movable body is not operated, the effecting movable body is operated based on the operation. Then, when the determination result is affirmative and the movable body for production is in operation, execution of the privilege notification production by the operation of the movable body for production based on the operation is suspended, and the privilege control means has the number of suspensions. The gaming machine according to the technical idea (a), wherein the gaming machine is stored in a storage unit and is operated again based on the storage of the number of times after the operation of the production movable body is completed.

  (D) a number determination means for determining whether or not the number of times stored in the storage means is greater than a predetermined value including zero when the effect movable body is operated again after the operation of the effect movable body is completed; Further, the privilege control means resets the number of times to the predetermined value including zero when the determination result of the number of times determination means is affirmative, while the number of times when the determination result of the number of times determination means is negative The gaming machine according to the technical concept (c), wherein the game machine is not reset.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining an alerting | reporting pattern. Explanatory drawing explaining a probability change promotion pattern. The flowchart which shows operation command processing. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of an operation | movement completion. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the timing at which the probability change promotion effect in a re-lottery effect is performed. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the timing at which the probability change promotion effect in a re-lottery effect is performed. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the operation | movement aspect and display aspect of the movable body for production | presentation in a re-lottery effect, a speaker, and a variable display. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the operation | movement aspect of the movable body for effects in the re-lottery effect.

Explanation of symbols

  H ... Variable display, K ... Production movable body, 17 ... Speaker, 25 ... Production button, 26 ... Main control board, 26a ... Main CPU, 26b ... ROM, 26c ... RAM, 27 ... Overall control board, 27a ... General CPU, 27b ... ROM, 27c ... RAM.

Claims (3)

Provided with a display device for displaying a symbol variation game performed by changing a plurality of types of symbols, if the determination result of the big hit determination means for determining whether or not the big hit is a big hit, the big hit display result is displayed in the symbol fluctuation game After that, when the big hit game is performed and the symbol variation game that becomes the big win is performed, until the big hit game is started after displaying the big hit display result in which the player can recognize the big hit in the game In the gaming machine in which a bonus recognition effect is executed on the display device to make the player recognize whether or not a bonus advantageous to a player different from the jackpot game is given after the jackpot game ends,
Privilege determination means for determining whether or not to grant the privilege after the jackpot game when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is a jackpot;
Effect control means for causing the display device to execute the privilege recognition effect based on the result determined by the privilege determination means;
Operation means for production provided on the front of the gaming machine and operable by the player,
Period setting means for setting the execution period of the privilege recognition effect as an operation effective period in which the operation of the effect operation means is effective;
Provided separately from the display device, and informing that the privilege is granted before the result of whether or not the privilege is granted in the privilege recognition effect is derived in response to the operation of the effect operating means. Privilege notification means for executing a privilege notification effect,
A privilege control means for causing the privilege notification means to execute the privilege notification effect;
The privilege notification means includes a first privilege notification device and a second privilege notification device different from the first privilege notification device,
The privilege control means, when the privilege determination means determines the grant of the privilege, draws whether the privilege notification effect is to be executed by the first privilege notification device in response to the determination. When winning, the privilege notification effect is executed by the first privilege notification device by one or more operations of the effect operation means during the operation effective period, while during the operation effective period, the effect notification effect is performed. Each time the operating means is operated, the second privilege notification device is selected to execute the privilege notification effect, and when the lottery is won, the privilege notification effect is executed to the second privilege notification device. A gaming machine characterized by having Among the first privilege notification device and the second privilege notification device, at least the second privilege notification device is configured by a device that executes an effect in a form different from the effect by the image display executed by the display device. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is provided. When the privilege control means wins a lottery for determining whether or not the second privilege notification device executes the privilege notification effect, the effect operation means is operated during the operation effective period after the winning. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein all the lottery results are selected as winning, and the second privilege notification device is caused to execute the privilege notification effect.

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