JP4742000B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that gives a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when the result of a symbol variation game is a specific result.

  Conventionally, when a game ball wins at a start winning opening on a game board, three rows of symbols on the symbol display device are variably displayed so as to flow from top to bottom and a symbol variation game is started (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko”). Machine)) is widely used. In this pachinko machine, if the predetermined symbols are aligned on the judgment line set in advance when each of the above symbols stops, a big hit gaming state is opened and the big winning opening is opened. Can be awarded.

  In addition, this type of pachinko machine makes a big hit determination immediately when a game ball is won at the start winning opening during the symbol variation game, and stores the winning ball as a holding ball in the storage display device. It has become. Note that the current memory display device can store up to four winning balls as reserved balls. Further, information relating to the determination result of the jackpot determination is added to the stored holding ball. The reserved balls are used in order from the previously held balls with the passage of time, and are digested with the end of the symbol variation game. When the predetermined symbols are gathered at the end of the symbol variation game, the big hit gaming state is given. That is, in the pachinko machine, the game progresses by executing the symbol variation game and giving the bonus game state as a result.

Recently, there has been proposed a gaming machine that determines whether or not a holding ball is at the end of a big hit gaming state (special gaming state) and performs different effects according to the determination result (see, for example, Patent Document 1). More specifically, if the determination result is a win, the symbol variation game is executed during the ending effect to derive a big hit, while if the determination result is lost, the symbol variation game is started after the end of the ending effect. It is like that.
JP-A-2005-185680 (Claim 1, FIG. 14 etc.)

  However, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, the contents of the performance at the end of the big hit gaming state (during the ending effect) and immediately after the end (after the ending effect) differ significantly depending on the determination result of whether or not the holding ball is successful. End up. For example, if the symbol variation game is started during the ending effect when the determination result is a win, the game state is always given, but the determination result is lost and the symbol variation game is started after the ending effect. In the case of the game, the big hit gaming state is not given. For this reason, if the game is continued for a long time, it is known whether or not the big hit gaming state is given at the timing when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, if the symbol variation game is not started during the ending effect, there is a problem that a sense of expectation for the next big hit gaming state is diminished and the game motivation is impaired.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining a sense of expectation for the next specific gaming state and thus improving the interest in gaming. There is.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in claim 1, the variable winning device is maintained in a closed state in which it does not accept a hit ball, and in a normal gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player, it is based on the winning of the game ball at the starting winning opening. If the result of the symbol variation game is played and the result of the symbol variation game is a specific result, it is advantageous for the player by switching the variable prize-winning device to an open state where the hit ball is easily received or the closed state. In the gaming machine provided with the game control means for giving the specific game state, the specific game state is executed when the specific game state is started and when the specific game state is ended. A gaming state in which the variable winning device is controlled to be switched between the end of the opening effect and the start of the ending effect. , The game control means, and identification result determining means for determining whether the symbol variable game result is big hit is the specific result based on the winning of game ball into the starting winning opening, the middle symbol, based on the variation pattern of the base of the loss reach demonstration to stop at a different symbol from the left symbol and right symbol, to display the virtual symbol variation game that is not based on a determination of the specific result discrimination unit on the display unit as the ending effect control The virtual game execution control means for performing the determination and the determination of the specific result when there is a special symbol holding ball that is a game ball stored in response to a winning at the start winning opening after the ending effect production period elapses and based on the determination means, the in symbols, the display hand specific symbol variation game a jackpot is stopped by the left symbol and the right symbol same symbol And a specific game execution control means for displaying on said display means, said virtual symbol variation game Viewed in the is continuously a specific symbol variation game immediately displayed, said virtual symbol variation game, the presentation period end The left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol that are sometimes displayed in a variable manner are temporarily stopped and displayed after the end of the virtual symbol variation game that is executed based on the variation pattern that is the basis of the lost reach production. In the first specific symbol variation game, the middle symbol is re-varied among the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol that are once stopped and displayed, and then the middle symbol is definitely stopped and displayed. The gist is a gaming machine characterized by a certain thing.

  Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, since the display means displays the specific symbol variation game continuously with the virtual symbol variation game, the virtual symbol variation game and the specific symbol variation game are performed once in succession. It is displayed as if it is a symbol variation game. Note that the specific symbol variation game displayed after the virtual symbol variation game is based on the determination of the identification result determination means, so even if the game is continued, until the specific symbol variation game ends, the specific result It cannot be determined whether or not the determination by the determination means is a specific result. As a result, the player can always have a sense of expectation that a specific game state will be given as a specific result, so that the interest in the game is improved.

  In addition, the symbol variation game that triggers the specific gaming state is displayed on the display means, and the virtual symbol variation game and the specific symbol variation game are displayed on the display means after the subsequent ending effect. It is possible to give a player a feeling that the game is repeatedly executed. Furthermore, if the virtual symbol variation game is always executed when the ending effect is started, the end of the specific gaming state is not notified, so that the player can always have an expectation for the specific gaming state. it can.

  Here, the specific result may be that the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit. When the specific result is a big hit, the specific gaming state is a big hit gaming state started after the symbol variation game that is a big hit.

  Examples of the variable winning device include a large winning opening. In addition, as a specific example of the open state in which it is easy to accept a hit ball, for example, when the variable prize winning device is a big prize opening, there is a state in which the big prize opening door is completely opened. On the other hand, as a specific example of the closed state in which the hit ball is not received, for example, when the variable winning device is a big winning opening, there is a state in which the big winning opening door is completely closed.

  When the symbols are stopped and displayed in the virtual symbol variation game, as the symbols to be stopped and displayed, a symbol indicating a big hit or a symbol indicating a loss is conceivable, but a symbol indicating a loss is preferable. Since the virtual symbol variation game is not based on the determination of the specific result determination means, even if the symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed, if the symbol indicating the loss is stopped and displayed in the later specific symbol variation game, the player is discouraged. Resulting in.

Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the symbol that is once stopped and displayed is a symbol indicating a specific result, the player can be pleased by temporarily stopping and displaying the symbol. By changing the symbol again, the player can have further expectations. In addition, if the symbol that is temporarily stopped is not a symbol that indicates a specific result, the player is disappointed once by temporarily stopping the symbol, and expecting the player again by changing the symbol that is stopped and displayed again. Therefore, the joy when the result of the specific symbol variation game becomes the specific result is increased.

The virtual symbol variation game continuously displays symbols during the presentation period, and the first specific symbol variation game after the virtual symbol variation game is continued from the virtual symbol variation game. Thus, it is preferable that the symbol that is variably displayed is stopped definitively.

In this way, when the specific symbol variation game is displayed continuously with the virtual symbol variation game, it becomes difficult to recognize the separation between the virtual symbol variation game and the specific symbol variation game. For this reason, it is possible to maintain a long-awaited expectation for a specific result until the specific symbol variation game is over. In addition, when the effect period is set to be long, since the symbol variation display continues for a long time from the virtual symbol variation game to the specific symbol variation game, the symbol that is variably displayed does not stop immediately. Thereby, the expectation that a specific symbol change game will become a specific result can be raised.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the virtual symbol variation game according to the first aspect, the middle symbol is based on a variation pattern that is a base of a jackpot effect in which the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol. However, the virtual symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern that is the base of the jackpot effect, the left symbol, the right symbol and the middle symbol that are variably displayed at the end of the effect period, The first identification after the end of the virtual symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern that is a base of the big hit effect is to stop display with a non-specific symbol that does not improve the probability that the specific gaming state is given. In the symbol variation game, after the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol that have been displayed once stopped are changed again, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol are changed. As its gist the probability that the serial particular game state is applied are those which deterministically stopped and displayed in a particular symbol to improve.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the invention, the specific symbol variation game executes a normal reach that varies the middle symbol in a state where the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same symbol. The gist of the present invention is that it is performed based on a specific variation pattern that becomes a base of an effect that develops into a super reach that deterministically stops the middle symbol via a special effect.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the game control unit functions as the specific result determination unit and the specific game execution control unit, and starts the ending effect. A plurality of controls including an ending designation command, comprising: an ending designation command output means for outputting an ending designation command for instructing; and a state flag setting means for setting a state flag for identifying the specific symbol variation game. Main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine by command and functioning as the virtual game execution control means, and an effect designation command for designating various effects based on the control command from the main control means Sub-control means for outputting via the means, the sub-control means When it is determined that the ending designation command has been input, a virtual variation pattern serving as a base of the virtual symbol variation game determined by the virtual game execution control unit is output to the display unit as a virtual variation pattern designation command, The control means determines a specific variation pattern that is a base of the specific symbol variation game based on the setting of the state flag by the specific game execution control unit, and manages the progress of the effect period from the time of outputting the ending designation command. , based on the determination result of that demonstration period is determined by the result of said identification decision means when passed, the sub-control means before Symbol specific change pattern in which the specific game execution control means for determining a particular variation pattern designation command Output to the display means, and the display means Based on the dynamic pattern specified command and the specified change pattern designation command, said virtual symbol variation game and the specific symbol variable game, as its gist to display as a continuous one symbol variable game was.

  Therefore, according to the fourth aspect of the invention, since the sub control means functions as the virtual game execution control means, the virtual symbol variation game is executed not by the main control means but by the control of the sub control means. Therefore, the processing executed by the main control means can be shared by the sub-control means, so the burden on the main control means can be reduced. Further, since it is not necessary to add the function of the virtual game execution control means to the main control means, the main control means can be easily designed.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect , the state flag set by the state flag setting means shortens the variation time for shortening the variation time of the specific symbol variation game after the end of the specific gaming state, or It is used to give a probability variation that improves the probability that the result of the specific symbol variation game after the completion of the specific gaming state becomes a specific result, and the first specific symbol variation game after the performance period has elapsed The gist is that the setting is canceled upon termination.

Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 5 , since the state flag is shared with the flag used for shortening the fluctuation time or providing the probability variation, a new flag is set when setting the state flag. It is not necessary. Therefore, a gaming machine can be developed in a short period of time and at a low cost.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth or fifth aspect , the sub-control unit includes a variation pattern storage unit that stores in advance a variation pattern that can be input from the main control unit, and the virtual game execution control unit includes: The gist is to determine the virtual variation pattern based on the variation pattern stored in the variation pattern storage means.

Therefore, according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the virtual variation pattern is determined not by the control of the main control means but by the control of the sub control means. Therefore, since the process executed by the main control unit can be shared by the sub-control unit, the burden on the main control unit can be reduced. Further, even if a virtual variation pattern as output to the sub-control means determined by the main control unit may not be inputted to the sub-control means under the influence of such noise, but a virtual variation pattern in claim 6 Since it is determined by the sub-control means, the virtual symbol variation game can be executed more reliably.

  As a method for determining the virtual variation pattern based on the variation pattern stored in the variation pattern storage means, a method for determining one virtual variation pattern associated with the variation pattern, or a variation pattern type can be used. Accordingly, a virtual variation pattern can be selected using a random number in response to a method for selectively determining one virtual variation pattern from a plurality of virtual variation patterns or a variation pattern stored in the variation pattern storage means. The method of deciding etc. is mentioned.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect , the sub-control unit includes an effect flag setting unit that sets an effect flag for identifying the specific symbol variation game, and the variation pattern storage unit. An effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of effect patterns to be displayed on the display means in association with the stored change pattern, wherein the effect pattern storage means has the specific change when the effect flag is set. When the pattern designation command is input, the specific effect pattern and the effect flag are stored in association with each other in order to determine a specific effect pattern from the stored plural types of effect patterns. The effect designation command output means outputs the produced effect pattern as the effect pattern designation command to the display means. To be configured as its gist.

Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 7 , since the effect pattern used in the conventional gaming machine is used, it is not necessary to set a new effect pattern when developing the gaming machine. Therefore, a gaming machine can be developed in a short period of time and at a low cost.

The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to claim 7 , wherein the effect pattern storage means stores the ending designation command input from the main control means and all or part of the plurality of types of effect patterns in association with each other. The virtual game execution control unit selectively determines one effect pattern from the plurality of types of effect patterns associated with the virtual change pattern and the ending designation command after determining the virtual change pattern. Then, the gist is that the effect designation command output means is configured to output the decided effect pattern as an effect pattern designation command to the display means.

Therefore, according to the eighth aspect of the invention, since one effect pattern is selectively determined from a plurality of types of effect patterns, various effects can be performed based on the determined effect pattern.

As described above in detail, according to the inventions described in claims 1 to 8 , a gaming machine capable of maintaining a sense of expectation for the next specific gaming state and thus improving the interest of the game is provided. can do.

In particular, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to give the player further expectation by re-changing the symbols that are stopped and displayed. In addition, the joy when the result of the specific symbol variation game becomes the specific result is increased.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
(1) Schematic configuration of the entire pachinko machine 10

  FIG. 1 schematically shows the surface side of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a vertical rectangular outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the machine body. The outer frame 11 includes a synthetic resin waist plate unit 11 a that forms a lower portion of the outer frame 11. On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11, a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 provided with a glass frame for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine and a top ball tray 15 can be opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled to. On the upper front surface of the front frame 14, a top lamp 16 projects toward the front surface side. The top lamp 16 includes a light-emitting body (such as a light-emitting diode) (not shown), and is configured by covering the light-emitting body with a lens member. In the top lamp 16, light emitting decorations such as turning on (flashing) and turning off are performed in accordance with various game effects of the pachinko machine 10 (big hit, reach, etc.). In addition, speakers 17 are formed on the left and right sides of the front side of the waist plate unit 11a so as to be separated from each other. The speaker 17 outputs various sounds (sound effects, language sounds, etc.) according to the game performance state. Further, a lower ball tray 19, an operation handle 20, an ashtray 23 and the like are mounted below the upper ball tray 15 on the front side of the middle frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a frame-shaped center accessory 21 having a rectangular opening is attached to a substantially central portion of the game area 13 a of the game board 13. On the back side of the center accessory 21, a symbol display device 18 as "display means" is disposed. The symbol display device 18 includes a visible display portion H, and the visible display portion H is exposed through a rectangular opening and is visible. In the symbol display device 18, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. In addition, the symbol display device 18 displays a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of effect symbols E1 (see FIG. 2) are varied in three columns in relation to the display effects. The production symbol E1 is a symbol indicating ten numbers “0” to “9”. In addition, although the symbol display apparatus 18 of this embodiment is a liquid crystal type, a dot matrix type, an electroluminescence element type, and a 7 segment type symbol display apparatus may be sufficient.

  As shown in FIG. 1, below the symbol display device 18, a start winning opening 22 in which a normal electric accessory 22a is integrally formed is disposed. The ordinary electric accessory 22a is composed of a pair of blade members, and is opened and closed by an excitation action of a solenoid (not shown). When a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 22, a symbol variation game is performed by the special symbol display device 51 described later, and a symbol variation game by the symbol display device 18 is associated with the symbol variation game. The award ball is paid out.

  Also, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening 24 as a “variable winning apparatus” is arranged. The special winning opening 24 can be converted into a closed state in which a hit ball is not received and an open state in which the hit ball is easily received by a solenoid (not shown). In the present embodiment, the “closed state” means a state where the grand prize opening door (not shown) of the grand prize opening 24 is completely closed, and the “open state” means that the grand prize opening door is completely opened. State.

As shown in FIG. 1, gates 25 having a function of detecting the passage of a game ball are provided on the left and right sides of the symbol display device 18. When a game ball is detected at the gate 25, a random number is acquired, and the solenoid of the ordinary electric accessory 22a is driven based on whether or not the acquired random value is a predetermined random value. Since the pair of blade members are opened by the determination of the opening of the ordinary electric accessory 22a by such random number lottery, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start winning opening 22.
(2) Configuration of center accessory 21

  As shown in FIG. 2, a special symbol display device 51 having a visible display unit is disposed in the lower center portion of the center accessory 21. In this special symbol display device 51, when a winning of a game ball to the start winning opening 22 (see FIG. 1) is detected, a symbol variation game by the special symbol B1 is executed, and as a result of the symbol variation game, a big hit Display result (specific result) and display result of loss are displayed. For example, when the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit, at the end of the symbol variation game, symbols indicating ten different numbers “0” to “9” are displayed as the special symbol B1. On the other hand, when the result of the symbol variation game is lost, at the end of the symbol variation game, a symbol “-” indicating a loss is displayed as the special symbol B1. In the present embodiment, among the special symbols B1, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are specified symbols, and “0”, “2”, “4”, “ “6” and “8” are non-specific symbols. In addition, the specific symbol is a symbol that becomes a special symbol probability variation in which the probability of winning a jackpot in the symbol variation game varies with a high probability, and the non-specific symbol is a symbol in a normal state that does not become a special symbol probability variation. is there. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the symbol variation game by the symbol display device 18 is performed in accordance with the symbol variation game on the special symbol display device 51. Specifically, the symbol change game is started by the symbol display device 18 almost simultaneously with the start of the symbol change game on the special symbol display device 51, and the end of the symbol change game on the special symbol display device 51 (display of jackpot or loss) The result of the symbol variation game by the symbol display device 18 is displayed almost simultaneously with the display of the result.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of (four in this embodiment) special symbol reserved ball number display portions C <b> 1 are provided on the left side of the special symbol display device 51 in the center accessory 21. The special symbol reserved ball number display section C1 is turned on when there is a game ball (special symbol reserved ball) stored in response to winning at the start winning opening 22, and is turned off when there is no special symbol reserved ball. . Each special symbol reserved ball number display section C1 is for indicating the number of special symbol reserved balls (the number of special symbol reserved balls). For example, when there are three special symbol reserved balls, the three special symbol reserved ball number display sections C1 are lit (see FIG. 2).

  Here, the “number of special symbol reserved balls” is a value stored in the range of a predetermined maximum value (4 in the present embodiment), the number of game balls won in the start winning opening 22 during the variation of the production symbol E1. It is. The number of special symbol reserved balls is “+1” by winning a game ball in the start winning opening 22 and is “−1” by starting the symbol variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol display device 52 having a visible display portion is disposed on the right side of the special symbol display device 51 in the lower central portion of the center accessory 21. In the normal symbol display device 52, when a game ball is detected by the gate 25 (see FIG. 1), the normal symbol D1 indicating the result of the random number lottery is displayed. In addition, the normal symbol D1 of the present embodiment is of two types: a winning symbol “◯” or a lost symbol “X”. When the winning symbol is derived, the solenoid of the ordinary electric accessory 22a is driven for a predetermined time, and the pair of blade members are opened. Note that the normal symbol D1 of the present embodiment is a symbol to which a normal symbol probability variation is always given in which the probability that the winning symbol is derived varies with a high probability.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of (four in this embodiment) normal symbol reserved ball number display portions F <b> 1 are provided on the right side of the normal symbol display device 52 in the center accessory 21. The normal symbol reserved ball number display portion F1 is turned on when a game ball (ordinary symbol reserved ball) stored by the passage of the gate 25 is present, and is turned off when there is no normal symbol reserved ball. Each normal symbol reserved ball number display section F1 is for indicating the number of normal symbol reserved balls (the number of normal symbol reserved balls). For example, when there are two normal symbol reserved balls, two normal symbol reserved balls number display section F1 is lit (see FIG. 2).

Here, the “ordinary symbol reserved ball number” is a value stored in a range of a predetermined maximum value (4 in the present embodiment), the number of game balls that have passed through the gate 25. The number of normal symbol holding balls is “+1” when the game ball passes to the gate 25 and is “−1” when the release determination is performed.
(3) Electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 31, an overall control board 37, a display control board 33, and an audio / lamp control board 34. An overall control board 37 is electrically connected to the main control board 31, and a display control board 33 and an audio / lamp control board 34 are electrically connected to the overall control board 37. The special symbol display device 51 is electrically connected to the main control board 31.
(3-1) Electrical configuration of main control board 31

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the main control board 31 includes a “game control means” for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 and a main CPU 31 a as “main control means”. A main ROM 31b and a main RAM 31c are electrically connected to the main CPU 31a. The main CPU 31a obtains the values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach determination random numbers, variation pattern distribution random numbers, round decision random numbers, etc. used for various lotteries relating to the symbol variation game at predetermined intervals. It has been updated. Then, the main CPU 31a sets the updated value in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c and rewrites the value before the update. Various flags that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the flag storage area of the main RAM 31c. In the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c, various timers that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set).

  The main ROM 31b shown in FIG. 4 stores a variation pattern distribution table in which variation patterns for symbol variation games are allocated. In the variation pattern distribution table of the present embodiment, a variation pattern for a loss effect, a variation pattern for a loss reach effect, and a variation pattern for a jackpot effect are distributed. Each variation pattern has symbols in all columns stopped (design variation game) after symbols in each column (the effect symbol E1) displayed on the symbol display device 18 start variation (the symbol variation game starts). This is for specifying the time and content of the game effect (display effect, light emission effect, sound effect) until the end of the game. Each variation pattern is assigned a variation pattern distribution random number value (100 integers from 0 to 99 in this embodiment). It should be noted that the variation pattern for losing effect indicates a pattern serving as a base of losing effect for deriving a losing symbol combination (a symbol combination from which a symbol combination that is a big hit or reach is not derived). The variation pattern for the hustle reach production shows a pattern that becomes the base of the hustle reach production where the middle symbol stops at a symbol different from the left symbol and the right symbol. The variation pattern for the jackpot effect indicates a pattern that is a base for the jackpot effect in which the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol. In addition, the time (fluctuation time) of the lost production, the lost reach production, and the big hit production varies for each variation pattern. Further, the variation patterns for the lost reach effect and the jackpot effect are divided into a pattern for normal reach and a pattern for super reach. Normal reach refers to an effect in which after the middle symbol is changed in a state where the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same symbol, the symbol combination is stopped and the symbol combination is derived. Super reach refers to, for example, an effect in which a normal reach effect is executed so that symbols are not fixed and stopped, and after the normal reach effect is executed, the symbols are fixed and stopped via a special effect, and a symbol combination is derived. Specifically, after changing the middle symbol while the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same symbol, after performing a normal reach effect that temporarily stops the middle symbol, the middle symbol that is temporarily stopped Is re-varied and a special effect is executed, after which the middle symbol is confirmed and stopped to derive a symbol combination. Here, examples of the special effects include an effect in which the star A1 (FIG. 6) flows and an effect in which the star A1 blinks. In general, shifting to execution of a special effect accompanied by symbol variation after the end of the normal reach effect is referred to as “development”. In the present embodiment, in the super reach, the effect that is executed after the normal reach effect is finished and until the symbol is confirmed and stopped via the special effect is referred to as “effect that develops to super reach”. Note that the appearance rate of super reach is lower than the appearance rate of normal reach. In addition, the super reach has a higher reliability (probability) that is a big hit than the normal reach.

  Next, various processes related to the symbol variation game executed by the main CPU 31a (such as jackpot determination, reach determination, jackpot symbol, lost symbol, variation pattern determination, etc.) will be described. The main ROM 31b shown in FIG. 4 stores a specific result determination program, an ending designation command output program, a status flag setting program, and the like used for the various processes described above.

  The specific result determination program is a program for causing the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to function as “specific result determination means” and “big hit determination means”. That is, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit. Specifically, the main CPU 31a uses the value of the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol that are updated every predetermined period triggered by the establishment of the start winning condition (winning of the game ball to the start winning port 22). Random values are read from the main RAM 31c and stored in a random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. The main CPU 31a compares the jackpot determination random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c with the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 31b immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, to compare the symbol variation game. A big hit determination (win lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the player is successful. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number are 0 to 946 (total of 947 different integers). Then, the main CPU 31a uses the three jackpot determination values determined in advance from the numbers that can be taken as the jackpot determination random numbers, and sets the jackpot lottery probability to 3/947 (= 315.7 / 1) to the jackpot. Make a decision.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the big hit determination random number matches the big hit determination value), the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 determines the big hit. When the big hit is determined, the main CPU 31a determines the special symbol B1, which is a symbol related to the stop symbol (the effect symbol E1) derived in the symbol variation game. Specifically, the special symbol B1 indicating any one of “0” to “9” is determined based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. In this embodiment, numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot symbol random number are 10 integers from 0 to 9, and one numerical value is associated with each type of special symbol B1. Then, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined special symbol B1 in the main RAM 31c until the process related to the next symbol variation game is performed. Further, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern for the big hit effect based on the value.

  Further, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 determines whether or not the special symbol B1 is the specific symbol based on the value of the big hit symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. In this embodiment, if the value of the random number for jackpot symbol is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, it is determined that the special symbol B1 is a specific symbol, and for the jackpot symbol If the value of the random number is “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, it is determined that the special symbol B1 is not the specific symbol but the non-specific symbol.

  When it is determined that the special symbol B1 is the specific symbol, the main CPU 31a starts giving the special symbol probability variation after the end of the big hit gaming state that is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. Then, when the special symbol probability variation is started, the main CPU 31a uses 15 jackpot determination values from the possible values of the jackpot determination random number and determines the jackpot determination probability as 15/947. I do. That is, the number of jackpot determination values when the special symbol probability changes is five times that before the special symbol probability change. The special symbol probability variation may be continued until the next jackpot gaming state is started, or the symbol variation display is executed a plurality of times (for example, 10,000 times). It may be continued for a while.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the big hit gaming state, one opening effect, a plurality (7 or 14 in this embodiment) round effects R1 to R14, and a plurality (7 or 14 in this embodiment). Round interval effect IV and one ending effect are executed. The opening effect is executed when the big winning opening 24 is in the closed state and when the big hit gaming state is started. The round effects R1 to R14 are executed when the special winning opening 24 is switched from the closed state to the open state. The round interval effect IV is executed for 2 seconds between a plurality of round effects when the special winning opening 24 is switched from the open state to the closed state. The round interval effect IV executed last is executed between the last round effect R7 or R14 and the ending effect. The ending effect is executed when the big winning opening 24 is switched from the open state to the closed state, and when the big hit gaming state is ended. In other words, the jackpot gaming state is a gaming state in which the big winning opening 24 is controlled to be switched between an open state and a closed state between the end of the opening effect and the start of the ending effect, that is, a round effect and a round interval effect. It is a gaming state that is executed alternately.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match the jackpot determination value), the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. To decide. In the lost game state, the special winning opening 24 is maintained in a closed state that does not accept a hit ball, which is disadvantageous to the player. Then, the main CPU 31a determines that the special symbol B1 is a symbol “−” indicating a loss. Further, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined special symbol B1 in the main RAM 31c until the processing related to the next symbol variation game is performed. Further, the main CPU 31a compares the reach determination random number value read from the main RAM 31c with the reach determination value stored in the main ROM 31b, and determines whether or not to execute the lose reach. When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (the value of the reach determination random number and the reach determination value match), the main CPU 31a determines the loss reach. Then, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern for the lost reach effect based on the value.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is negative (the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value do not match), the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 determines a loss (a loss without a reach). . Then, the main CPU 31a reads the variation pattern distribution random number value from the main RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern for the loss effect based on the value.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (that is, when the result of the symbol variation game is determined to be a jackpot), the main CPU 31a sets the number of executions (rounds) of the round effect. It has become. More specifically, the main CPU 31a compares the round determination random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c with the round determination value stored in the main ROM 31b, and determines the round number as " Round determination is performed to determine whether to set “14” or “7”. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the round decision random numbers are set to 0 to 9 (all 10 types of integers). Then, the main CPU 31a uses five round determination values determined in advance from the numerical values that can be taken as the round determination random numbers, and sets the probability that the number of rounds is “14” to 5/10 (= 1/2). ) Round judgment. If the result of the round determination is affirmative (the number of rounds is “14”), the round effect is executed 14 times, and accordingly, the round interval effect IV is executed 14 times (see FIG. 6). On the other hand, when the result of the round determination is negative (the number of rounds is “7”), the round effect is executed seven times, and accordingly, the round interval effect IV is executed seven times.

  In the present embodiment, the number of rounds is determined based on the random number for round determination. However, the number of rounds may be determined based on the type of symbol. For example, if the symbol is a specific symbol, the number of rounds may be “14”, and if the symbol is a non-specific symbol, the number of rounds may be “7”. In the present embodiment, the number of rounds is determined when the big hit gaming state is started. However, the number of rounds may be determined immediately before the start of the variation of the symbol variation game. In this case, the number of rounds is determined based on, for example, a type flag for specifying the type of the special symbol B1.

  When the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 determines the special symbol B1 and the variation pattern, the main CPU 31a sets the variation time associated with each variation pattern as a variation timer in the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c ( And the special symbol display device 51 starts to change the special symbol B1. When the main CPU 31a instructs the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 to perform control, a control command or the like is used as a control signal (8-bit signal), and the signal is output via the output port 41 and the output buffer 42. Output at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 31a first generates a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation, and sets it as a control command (stored in the main RAM 31c). Next, the main CPU 31a sets (stores in the main RAM 31c) a special symbol designation command that designates the special symbol B1 as a control command. The control commands set here are output in the order of the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command in the subsequent output processing (not shown). Further, the main CPU 31a subtracts the variation timer set at the beginning of the variation every interrupt (4 ms). When the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed (when the variation timer reaches 0 ms), the main CPU 31a causes the special symbol display device 51 to display the special symbol B1 determined at the start of variation. Further, the main CPU 31a sets (outputs) a symbol stop command that instructs to stop symbols in each column as a control command in accordance with the passage of the variation time.

  Further, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 generates an opening designation command for instructing the start of the opening effect (see FIG. 6) after the symbol stop command is output, and outputs the command as a control command. It has become.

  Next, after the opening designation command is output, the main CPU 31a generates a plurality of round designation commands instructing the start of the round effects R1 to R14 (see FIG. 6) and sequentially outputs them as control commands. It has become. Specifically, when the number of rounds is “14”, the main CPU 31a sends first to fourteenth round designation commands for instructing start of the first to fourteenth round effects R1 to R14 as control commands. Are output in order. Further, when the number of rounds is “7”, the main CPU 31a sequentially outputs, as control commands, first to seventh round designation commands instructing start of the first to seventh round effects R1 to R7. .

  3 and 4, the main CPU 31a outputs the round interval effect IV (see FIG. 6) after the first to fourteenth round designation commands (or the first to seventh round designation commands) are output. A round interval designation command for instructing start is generated and output as a control command. Accordingly, the main CPU 31a generates a closing command for notifying the overall control CPU 37a of the switching to the closed state of the special winning opening 24 and outputs it as a control command.

  The round interval designation command designates an interval time managed by the main CPU 31a. Here, the “interval time” indicates a period during which the round interval effect IV can be executed. Therefore, the round interval designation command plays an important role in measuring the generation timing and output timing of the next round designation command to be output.

  The main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 outputs a round interval designation command to the overall control CPU 37a, and the overall control CPU 37a determines the round interval based on the interval time designated by the input round interval designation command. The production time of production IV is set. In the present embodiment, since the relationship between the interval time and the effect time is “interval time ≧ effect time”, the round interval effect IV can be reliably executed. Even if a surplus time occurs after the end of the round interval effect IV, it may be connected to the next effect by a method such as maintaining the screen finally displayed in the round interval effect IV.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 performs control based on the ending designation command output program. That is, the main CPU 31a has a function as “ending designation command output means”. After all the round designation command and the round interval designation command are output, the main CPU 31a outputs an ending designation command for instructing the start of the ending effect (see FIG. 6) as a control command.

  The main CPU 31a manages the progress of the ending effect production period from the output of the ending designation command. More specifically, the main CPU 31a sets (stores) an effect period (effect time) in the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c as an effect timer. Further, the main CPU 31a subtracts the effect timer set at the time of outputting the ending designation command for each interrupt (4 ms).

  The status flag setting program is a program for causing the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to function as “status flag setting means”. In other words, the main CPU 31a, when the production period has passed (when the production timer reaches 0 ms), if the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the reserved ball number storage area of the main RAM 31c is not 0, the status flag Is stored (set) in the flag storage area of the main RAM 31c. The state flag is a flag for identifying the first symbol variation game (specific symbol variation game) after the performance period has elapsed, that is, after the jackpot gaming state has ended. The main CPU 31a performs the jackpot determination based on the state flag being set in the flag storage area of the main RAM 31c.

  Further, the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 determines a specific variation pattern as a base of the specific symbol variation game based on the determination result of the big hit determination. Note that the specific variation pattern of the present embodiment is for executing only the effects that develop into the super reach. Therefore, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 31a determines the fluctuation pattern for the big hit effect as a specific fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main CPU 31a determines the variation pattern for the lose reach effect as a specific variation pattern. Then, the main CPU 31a generates a specific variation pattern designation command that designates a specific variation pattern and instructs the start of variation of the specific symbol variation game, and sets (stores in the main RAM 31c) as a control command. The control command set here is output to the overall control CPU 37a in the next and subsequent output processing (not shown). By the output of this control command, control is performed to display the specific symbol variation game (see FIG. 6) on the symbol display device 18 after the ending effect production period has elapsed. That is, the main CPU 31a has a function as “specific game execution control means”.

  Therefore, after the specific variation pattern is identified as the variation pattern used in the specific symbol variation game, it is output from the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 as a specific variation pattern designation command. In this embodiment, it is set so that a variation time reduction for shortening the variation time of the specific symbol variation game (or a probability variation that improves the probability that the result of the specific symbol variation game is a big hit) is given. Is identified by confirming the number of executions of the variation time reduction (or probability variation) by the state flag. For example, when a state flag indicating that the number of executions of the variation time reduction (or probability variation) is one is set (stored in the flag storage area of the main RAM 31c), the variation pattern is identified as the specific variation pattern. On the other hand, when the state flag is not set, the variation pattern is identified as not being a specific variation pattern. That is, the status flag is used for giving a variation time reduction (or probability variation) and determining a specific variation pattern.

  Further, when determining the specific variation pattern, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 sets (stores) the variation time associated with each specific variation pattern as the specific variation timer in the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c. To do. Then, the main CPU 31a subtracts the set specific variation timer every interrupt (4 ms). When the variation time associated with the specific variation pattern has elapsed (when the specific variation timer reaches 0 ms), the main CPU 31a clears (cancels) the setting of the state flag stored in the flag storage area of the main RAM 31c. To do.

The main CPU 31a outputs a read signal (INT signal or strobe signal) for instructing the overall control board 37 to read a control command constituting the control signal in accordance with the output timing of the control signal. The data is output via the port 41 and the output buffer 42.
(3-2) Electrical configuration of overall control board 37

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the overall control board 37 includes an overall control CPU 37 a as “game control means” and “sub-control means”. The general control CPU 37a is electrically connected to an input buffer 43 for inputting control signals and read signals output from the main CPU 31a. Further, an input port 44 is electrically connected to the input buffer 43, and a control signal is input to the overall control CPU 37a via the input port 44.

  In addition, an overall ROM 37b and an overall RAM 37c are connected to the overall control CPU 37a. The overall control CPU 37a updates the values of various random numbers used for determining the game effect at predetermined intervals. The overall control CPU 37a sets the updated value in the setting area of the overall RAM 37c and rewrites the value before the update. For example, the random number storage area of the overall RAM 37c stores a random number for lost left symbol, a random number for lost symbol, a random number for lost right symbol, and the like. Various flags that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c. Various timers that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the timer storage area of the overall RAM 37c.

  The control ROM 37b shown in FIG. 5 stores in advance all the change patterns including the change pattern for the lost reach effect among the change patterns specified by the change pattern specifying command that can be input from the main CPU 31a. . That is, the overall ROM 37b has a function as “variation pattern storage means”.

  The general ROM 37b stores a plurality of types of effect patterns to be displayed on the symbol display device 18 in association with the above variation patterns. That is, the overall ROM 37b has a function as “production pattern storage means”. Each effect pattern includes the symbol variation game displayed on the symbol display device 18, the virtual symbol variation game not based on the jackpot determination (see FIG. 6), and the specific symbol variation game (see FIG. 6). This is for specifying the specific production contents. Each effect pattern is associated with a variation pattern designated by a variation pattern designation command that can be input from the main CPU 31a. In the present embodiment, one of the effect patterns is associated with the variation pattern for the lose reach effect stored in the overall ROM 37b. The production pattern associated with the change pattern for the lose reach production stored in the general ROM 37b is stored in association with the ending designation command input from the main CPU 31a.

  By the way, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the overall RAM 37c. When the special symbol designation command is input, the overall control CPU 37a stores the special symbol B1 designated by the special symbol designation command in the overall RAM 37c.

  Furthermore, the overall control CPU 37a generates the effect symbol E1 that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 18 at the end of the symbol variation game based on the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c. Yes. For example, when the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is any one of “0” to “9”, the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for the big hit effect. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a generates an effect symbol E1 (effect symbol left, middle, and right) that is finally stopped by the symbol display device 18 so that all columns have the same type of symbol. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a generates the effect symbol left, the effect symbol in the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right (each effect symbol is the same type) based on the special symbol B1. For example, if the special symbol B1 is “0”, the effect symbol E1 is “0”, and if the special symbol B1 is “1”, the effect symbol E1 is “1”. The generated effect symbol left, effect symbol, and effect symbol right are derived to the symbol display device 18 as a final symbol combination. Then, the overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the produced effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  When the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is “−” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for the lost reach effect, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. Determine the losing reach. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a determines the effect symbols left, middle, and right so that the left column and the right column are the same type of symbols, and the middle column is a different type of symbols from the left and right columns. Specifically, the effect symbol left and the effect symbol right (both effect symbols are the same type) are generated based on the value of the random number for the lost left symbol. Then, based on the value of the random symbol for the losing symbol, the effect symbol is generated. If the value of the random symbol for losing pattern and the random number value for losing left symbol (or the value of the random number for losing right symbol) match, the overall control CPU 37a determines that the effect symbol in the effect symbol and the effect symbol left (or effect symbol) The production pattern is generated so that (right) does not match. Then, the overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the produced effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the overall RAM 37c. In the present embodiment, the numbers that can be taken by random numbers for the left symbol for lost, the random number for right for lost, and the random number for middle for lost are 10 integers from 0 to 9, and one numerical value corresponds to each type of symbol. It is attached.

  When the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is “−” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for losing effect, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. Determine the lose. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a generates effect symbols left, middle, and right so that all columns do not become the same type of symbols. Specifically, the production symbol left is generated based on the value of the random symbol for the loss left symbol, the production symbol is generated based on the value of the random number for the middle symbol of the loss, and the production is produced based on the value of the random number for the loss right symbol. Generate the symbol right. When the value of the random number for the lost symbol and the value of the random number for the lost symbol match, the overall control CPU 37a generates the effect symbol right so that the effect symbol left does not match the effect symbol right. Then, the overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the produced effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  The overall control CPU 37a uses, as control commands, a change pattern designation command for designating a change pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c as a control command. This is output to the lamp control CPU 34a. As a result, the specific contents of the game effects executed by the display control board 33 and the sound / lamp control board 34 are comprehensively controlled by the overall control board 37.

  Furthermore, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 outputs an effect symbol left designation command (effect designation command) for designating the effect symbol left of the effect symbol E1 to the display control CPU 33a as a control command. Similarly, the overall control CPU 37a designates an effect symbol right designation command (effect designation command) for designating the effect symbol right of the effect symbol E1, and an effect symbol designation command (effect designation command) for designating the effect symbol of the effect symbol E1. Is output to the display control CPU 33a as a control command.

  Thereafter, when the symbol stop command is input from the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the overall control CPU 37a uses the input symbol stop command (effect designation command) as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the control CPU 37a. Output to the voice / lamp control CPU 34a.

  Further, when the opening designation command is inputted from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the inputted opening designation command (effect designation command) as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. Next, when the first to fourteenth round designation commands or the first to seventh round designation commands are inputted from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 37a sends the inputted round designation commands (effect designation commands), The control commands are sequentially output to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. Further, when the round interval designation command is input from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the rounds input after the first to fourteenth round designation commands (or the first to seventh round designation commands) are output. An interval designation command (effect designation command) is output as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. Thereafter, when the ending designation command is input from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the ending designation command as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a after the last round interval designation command is output. Output.

  The general ROM 37b shown in FIG. 5 includes a virtual game execution control program, an effect designation command output program, an effect flag setting program, an ending designation command input determination program, a virtual effect symbol designation command generation program, and a virtual variation pattern designation command generation program. , Effect pattern determination program, virtual effect pattern specification command generation program, variation pattern specification command input determination program, effect flag setting determination program, success / failure determination program, specific reach effect determination program, specific effect pattern specification command generation program, specific effect pattern specification A command generation program, an effect flag clear program, and the like are stored.

  The ending designation command input determination program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 to function as “ending designation command input determination means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the ending designation command is input from the main CPU 31a.

  The virtual effect designating command generation program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a to function as “virtual effect designating command generating means”. That is, when it is determined that the ending designation command has been input, the overall control CPU 37a generates a virtual effect symbol E2 (“3, 7, 3” in FIG. 6) indicating the result of the virtual symbol variation game. It has become. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a determines the virtual effect symbols left, middle, and right so that the left column and the right column are the same type of symbols, and the middle column is a different type of symbol from the left and right columns. . Specifically, a virtual effect symbol left and a virtual effect symbol right (both effect symbols are of the same type) are generated based on the value of the lost left symbol random number. And the inside of a virtual effect design is produced | generated based on the value of the random number for symbols in the middle of a loss. If the value of the random symbol for losing and the value of the random number for the losing left symbol (or the value of the random number for the losing right symbol) match, the overall control CPU 37 a The virtual effect symbol is generated so that the virtual effect symbol (right) does not match. In other words, the virtual effect symbol E2 generated by the overall control CPU 37a is a symbol for the lose reach effect. Then, the overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated virtual effect design left, virtual effect design right, and virtual effect design right in the overall RAM 37c. Further, the overall control CPU 37a generates a virtual effect design designation command (effect designation command) for designating the virtual effect design E2. That is, the virtual effect designating command is different from the effect designating command for designating the jackpot symbol (the design symbol left, middle and right designation commands).

  The virtual variation pattern designation command generation program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 to function as “virtual variation pattern designation command generation means”. That is, when it is determined that the ending designation command is input from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 37a uses the fluctuation pattern for the lost reach effect stored in the overall ROM 37b in association with the ending designation command in the virtual symbol variation game. A virtual variation pattern designating command (effect designating command) for designating the virtual variation pattern is read out as a virtual variation pattern for the lose reach production that is the basis of (see FIG. 6). Therefore, the virtual variation pattern designation command is the same as the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern for the lose reach production.

  The effect pattern determination program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 to function as “effect pattern determination means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a determines the effect pattern stored in the overall ROM 37b when it is determined that the ending designation command is input from the main CPU 31a. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a according to the present embodiment uniquely determines one effect pattern associated with the virtual variation pattern and the ending designation command after determining the virtual variation pattern. However, the overall control CPU 37a uses a random number lottery or the like to selectively determine one effect pattern from a plurality of types of effect patterns associated with the virtual variation pattern, thereby providing a variety of effects. It may be. In this case, a plurality of types of effect patterns associated with the virtual variation pattern are stored in the overall ROM 37b.

  The virtual effect pattern designation command generation program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a to function as “virtual effect pattern designation command generation means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a generates an effect pattern specifying command for specifying the determined effect pattern.

  The effect flag setting program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 to function as “effect flag setting means”. That is, when it is determined that the ending designation command is input from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 37a sets an effect flag for identifying the specific symbol variation game (see FIG. 6) (in the overall RAM 37c). Stored in the flag storage area).

  When the effect flag is set, the overall control CPU 37a subtracts the effect period (effect time) of the ending effect stored in the timer storage area of the overall RAM 37c every interruption (2 ms). When the effect time (remaining effect time) stored in the overall RAM 37c reaches 0 ms, that is, when the effect time has elapsed since the start of the virtual symbol variation game (see FIG. 6), the overall control CPU 37a A virtual symbol stop command (effect designation command) for instructing the end of the symbol variation game and for instructing to stop the virtual effect symbol E2 (see FIG. 6) in the virtual symbol variation game is generated.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 performs control based on the effect designation command output program and the virtual game execution control program. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a, when an ending designation command is input, uses the generated virtual variation pattern designation command as a control command, the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33, and the voice The sound is output to the sound / lamp control CPU 34a of the lamp control board 34. Further, the overall control CPU 37a outputs a virtual effect symbol left designation command for designating the virtual effect symbol left to the display control CPU 33a as a control command. Similarly, the overall control CPU 37a outputs a virtual effect symbol right designation command for designating the virtual effect symbol right and a virtual effect symbol designation command for designating the virtual effect symbol as control commands to the display control CPU 33a. . The overall control CPU 37a outputs the generated effect pattern designation command as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. By the output of these control commands, a control for causing the symbol display device 18 to display a virtual symbol variation game that is not based on the determination of the main CPU 31a (the jackpot determination) is performed as an ending effect. In other words, the overall control CPU 37a has functions as “effect designation command output means” and “virtual game execution control means”.

  The overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 outputs the generated virtual symbol stop command as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a.

  The variation pattern designation command input determination program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a to function as “variation pattern designation command input determination means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the specific variation pattern designation command is input from the main CPU 31a.

  The effect flag setting determination program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a to function as “effect flag setting determination means”. That is, when it is determined that the specific variation pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the effect flag is set (stored) in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c. Yes.

  The success / failure determination program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. That is, if it is determined that a specific variation pattern designation command has been input, if it is determined that an effect flag is set in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c, the overall control CPU 37a designates the specific variation pattern designation command. Judgment is made based on the specific variation pattern. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether the specific variation pattern designated by the specific variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the variation pattern for the lose reach production. The overall control CPU 37a stores the specific variation pattern designated by the specific variation pattern designation command in the overall RAM 37c.

  The specific reach production determination program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 to function as “specific reach production determination means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a distributes a specific reach effect (the effect that develops to the super reach) based on the determination result of the above-described determination of success / failure. Specifically, the type of super reach (effect pattern) is determined according to the type of specific variation pattern. More specifically, after determining the specific variation pattern, the overall control CPU 37a of the present embodiment uniquely determines one effect pattern (specific effect pattern) associated with the determined specific variation pattern. ing.

  However, the overall control CPU 37a may selectively determine a specific effect pattern from among a plurality of types of effect patterns associated with the specific variation pattern using a random number lottery or the like. In this case, the general ROM 37b stores a plurality of types of effect patterns in association with each specific variation pattern. Note that, when the specific variation pattern designation command is input when the production flag is set, the general ROM 37b determines a specific production pattern from a plurality of types of production patterns stored. An effect pattern and an effect flag are stored in association with each other.

  The specific effect pattern designation command generation program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 to function as “specific effect pattern designation command generation means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a generates an effect pattern specifying command for specifying the determined effect pattern.

  The specific effect designating command generation program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a to function as “specific effect designating command generation means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a generates a specific effect symbol E3 (“3, 3, 3” in FIG. 6) related to the specific variation pattern based on the result of the determination. For example, when the specific variation pattern designated by the specific variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern for the big hit effect, the overall control CPU 37a finally causes the symbol display device 18 to stop the specific effect symbol E3 (specific effect symbol left, middle , Right) is generated so that all the columns have the same kind of symbols. On the other hand, when the specific variation pattern designated by the specific variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern for the lost reach effect, the overall control CPU 37a displays the specific effect symbols on the left, middle and right, and the left column and the right column have the same type. Thus, the middle row is determined so as to be a different type of symbol from the left and right two rows. Specifically, a specific effect symbol left and a specific effect symbol right (both specific effect symbols are of the same type) are generated based on the value of the lost left design random number. And the inside of a specific effect design is produced | generated based on the value of the random number for the design in a losing. If the value of the random symbol for losing and the value of the random number for losing left symbol (or the value of the random number for losing right symbol) coincide with each other, the overall control CPU 37a controls the left of the specific effect symbol and the specific effect symbol left (or The specific effect symbol is generated so that the specific effect symbol (right) does not match. Then, the overall control CPU 37a stores, in the overall RAM 37c, data corresponding to the generated specific effect symbol left and the specific effect symbol right among the generated specific effect symbols. Further, the overall control CPU 37a generates a specific effect designating command for specifying the generated specific effect design E3.

  The effect flag clear program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 to function as “effect flag clear means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a is configured to clear (erase) the effect flag stored in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c when a specific effect symbol designation command is generated.

  When the effect flag is cleared, the overall control CPU 37a instructs the end of the specific symbol variation game (see FIG. 6) and instructs the stop of the specific effect symbol E3 (see FIG. 6) in the specific symbol variation game. A specific symbol stop command (production designation command) is generated.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 37a uses the specific variation pattern designation command input from the main CPU 31a as a control command, the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33, and the voice / lamp control of the voice / lamp control board 34. It outputs to CPU34a. The overall control CPU 37a outputs the generated effect pattern designation command as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. Further, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the generated specific effect designating command to the display control CPU 33a as a control command.

  3 and 5 outputs the generated specific symbol stop command to the display control CPU 33a and the voice / lamp control CPU 34a as a control command.

The overall control CPU 37a uses the above control commands as control signals (8-bit signals) and outputs the signals via the output port 45 and the output buffer 46 at a predetermined timing. Further, the overall control CPU 37a, in accordance with the output timing of the control signal, instructs the display control board 33 and the voice / lamp control board 34 to read a control command constituting the control signal (INT signal or , The strobe signal) is output via the output port 45 and the output buffer 46.
(3-3) Electrical configuration of display control board 33

  As shown in FIG. 3, the display control board 33 includes the “game control means” and the display control CPU 33a as “display means”. The display control CPU 33a includes a display ROM (not shown) and a display RAM (not shown). (Not shown) are connected. The display RAM temporarily stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The display ROM stores a plurality of types of display effect data used when the symbol variation game (see FIG. 6) is performed. The display effect data is information for the display control CPU 33a to control the display content (symbol fluctuation or the like) of the symbol display device 18, that is, information for instructing the symbol display device 18 to execute the display effect. .

  Further, the display ROM uses display effect data used in the jackpot game state (see FIG. 6) after the symbol variation game, that is, display effect data for opening effects, display effects data for first to fourteenth round effects, The display effect data for round interval effects and the display effect data for ending effects are stored. Display effect data for opening effects is stored in association with the opening effects. Display effect data for the first to fourteenth round effects is stored in association with each of the first to fourteenth round effects R1 to R14. The display effect data for round interval effects is stored in association with the round interval effect IV. Display effect data for ending effects is stored in association with the ending effects. The display effect data for the opening effect, the display effect data for the first to the 14th round effects, the display effect data for the round interval effect, and the display effect data for the ending effect are displayed by the display control CPU 33a shown in FIG. 18 is information for instructing execution of an opening effect, first to fourteenth round effects R1 to R14, a round interval effect IV, and an ending effect.

  Further, the display ROM stores specific display effect data used when the specific symbol variation game (see FIG. 6) after the big hit gaming state is performed. The specific display effect data is information for the display control CPU 33a to control the display content (symbol fluctuation or the like) of the symbol display device 18, that is, information for instructing the symbol display device 18 to execute the display effect. .

  When the change pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the display control CPU 33a stores the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command in the display RAM. It has become.

  Further, when the effect symbol left designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the effect symbol left designated by the command in the display RAM. Similarly, when the presentation design right designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the production design right designated by the command in the display RAM, and when the production design middle designation command is inputted. The effect symbols designated by the command are stored in the display RAM.

  Thereafter, when the symbol stop command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. Thus, the symbol display device 18 is instructed to stop the effect symbol E1. As a result, the designated effect symbol E1 is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 18.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 33a sets (generates) any one of the plurality of types of display effect data stored in the display ROM, and sets the display effect. Data is stored in a storage area of the display RAM. Thereby, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on the variation pattern designation command and the display effect data. More specifically, the display control CPU 33a converts display effect data stored in the display RAM into a symbol signal and outputs the symbol signal to the symbol display device 18. As a result, the symbol display device 18 can perform a predetermined display (such as a symbol variation game) based on the symbol signal.

  Further, when the opening designation command is input, the display control CPU 33a sets (generates) the opening effect display effect data stored in the display ROM, and displays the set opening effect display effect data in the display RAM. It is made to memorize | store in a memory area. As a result, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on the opening designation command and the display effect data for opening effect. When any one of the first to fourteenth round designation commands (or the first to seventh round designation commands) is input, the display control CPU 33a displays the first to fourteenth rounds stored in the display ROM. Any one of the display effect data for effect is set (generated), and the set display effect data for round effect is stored in the storage area of the display RAM. Accordingly, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on each round designation command and the display effect data for round effect. When the round interval designation command is input, the display control CPU 33a sets (generates) the round interval effect display effect data stored in the display ROM, and displays the set round interval effect display effect data in the display RAM. Are stored in the storage area. Thus, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on the round interval designation command and the display effect data for round interval effect.

  Further, the display control CPU 33a shown in FIG. 3 displays the virtual symbol variation game (see FIG. 6) on the symbol display device 18 as an ending effect. That is, the display control CPU 33a has a function as “virtual game execution control means”. More specifically, when the virtual variation pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the virtual variation pattern designated by the virtual variation pattern designation command in the display RAM. . When the production pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the production pattern designated by the production pattern designation command in the display RAM. Further, when the virtual effect designating command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a displays the virtual effect design E2 specified by the command (the virtual effect design left, the virtual effect design right, and the virtual effect design middle). It is stored in the RAM.

  Thereafter, when the virtual symbol stop command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a shown in FIG. 3 is based on the virtual effect symbols left, right, and center stored in the display RAM at the start of the virtual symbol variation game. Thus, the symbol display device 18 is instructed to stop the virtual effect symbol E2. Thereby, the designated virtual effect symbol E2 is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 18.

  When both the ending designation command and the virtual variation pattern designation command are input, the display control CPU 33a sets (generates) and sets the ending effect display effect data stored in the display ROM. The display effect data for ending effect is stored in the storage area of the display RAM. Thus, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on the ending designation command, the virtual variation pattern designation command, and the display effect data for ending effect. More specifically, the display control CPU 33a converts display effect data stored in the display RAM into a symbol signal and outputs the symbol signal to the symbol display device 18. As a result, the symbol display device 18 performs a predetermined display based on the symbol signal (such as a virtual symbol variation game in which a symbol combination of losing is derived through normal reach) (see FIG. 6). Note that the display effect data for ending effect is data common to the display effect data used in the symbol variation game or the like.

  Further, the display control CPU 33a shown in FIG. 3 displays the specific symbol variation game (see FIG. 6) on the symbol display device 18 after the end of the virtual symbol variation game. More specifically, when the specific variation pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the specific variation pattern designated by the specific variation pattern designation command in the display RAM. . When the production pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the production pattern designated by the production pattern designation command in the display RAM. Further, when the specific effect designating command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a displays the specific effect design E3 designated by the command (specific effect design left, specific effect design right, and the specific effect design). It is stored in the display RAM.

  Thereafter, when the specific symbol stop command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a shown in FIG. Thus, the symbol display device 18 is instructed to stop the specific effect symbol E3. As a result, the specified specific effect symbol E3 is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 18.

  When the specific variation pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 33a sets (generates) the specific display effect data stored in the display ROM, and stores the set specific display effect data in the display RAM. It is designed to be stored in the area. As a result, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on the specific variation pattern designation command and the specific display effect data. More specifically, the display control CPU 33a converts the specific display effect data stored in the display RAM into a symbol signal and outputs it to the symbol display device 18. As a result, the symbol display device 18 can perform a predetermined display based on the symbol signal (such as a specific symbol variation game in which a winning combination or a winning symbol combination is derived through super reach). Since the specific symbol variation game is a normal symbol variation game based on the winning of a game ball to the start winning opening 22, the specific display effect data is the same as the display effect data used for the symbol variation game or the like. It is data.

Therefore, in the symbol display device 18, the specific symbol variation game is displayed continuously with the virtual symbol variation game, and the result of the specific symbol variation game is derived and displayed until a predetermined period has elapsed since the execution of the ending effect. Is done. In the virtual symbol variation game of the present embodiment, the symbol that is variably displayed at the end of the rendering period (the virtual rendering symbol E2) is temporarily stopped. In the specific symbol variation game of the present embodiment, after the symbol once stopped and displayed is changed again, the symbol (specific effect symbol E3) is definitely stopped and displayed, and the result is derived and displayed. . That is, the symbol display device 18 displays the virtual symbol variation game and the specific symbol variation game as one continuous symbol variation game based on the input virtual variation pattern designation command and the specific variation pattern designation command. Note that the effect symbol E1 that is temporarily stopped in the virtual symbol variation game is a symbol indicating a loss.
(3-4) Electrical configuration of voice / lamp control board 34

  As shown in FIG. 3, the voice / lamp control board 34 includes the voice / lamp control CPU 34a. The voice / lamp control CPU 34a includes a voice / lamp ROM (not shown) and a voice / lamp RAM (not shown). Is connected. In the sound / lamp RAM, various types of information that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are temporarily stored (set).

  The voice / lamp ROM stores a plurality of types of light effect data and a plurality of types of sound effect data used when the symbol variation game (see FIG. 6) is performed. The light effect data is information for the sound / lamp control CPU 34a to control the light output mode of the top lamp 16. The voice effect data is information for the voice / lamp control CPU 34a to control the voice output mode (sound effect type, language voice type, voice output time, etc.) of the speaker 17.

  Further, in the sound / lamp ROM, display effect data used in the jackpot game state (see FIG. 6) after the symbol variation game, that is, effect data for opening effects, effect data for first to 14th round effects, Effect data for round interval effects and effect data for ending effects are stored. The effect data for opening effects is stored in association with the opening effect. The first to fourteenth round effect data is stored in association with each of the first to fourteenth round effects R1 to R14. The round interval production effect data is stored in association with the round interval production IV. Ending effect production data is stored in association with each ending effect. The effect data for opening effects, the effect data for first to fourteenth round effects, the effect data for round interval effects, and the effect data for ending effects are as follows: the voice / lamp control CPU 34a shown in FIG. 17 is information for instructing execution of an opening effect, first to fourteenth round effects R1 to R14, a round interval effect IV, and an ending effect.

  The sound / lamp ROM stores specific light effect data and specific sound effect data used when the specific symbol variation game (see FIG. 6) after the big hit gaming state is performed. The specific light effect data is information for the sound / lamp control CPU 34a to control the light output mode of the top lamp 16. The specific voice effect data is information for the voice / lamp control CPU 34a to control the voice output mode (sound effect type, language voice type, voice output time, etc.) of the speaker 17.

  When the change pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a displays the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command in the sound / lamp RAM. To come to remember.

  Thereafter, when the symbol stop command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a instructs the top lamp 16 to stop the light emission and also instructs the speaker 17 to stop the voice output. .

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a sets (generates) one of the plurality of types of light emission effect data stored in the voice / lamp ROM. The light emission effect data is stored in the storage area of the voice / lamp RAM. Thereby, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs the light emission control based on the light emission effect data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a converts the light emission effect data stored in the sound / lamp RAM into a light emission control signal and outputs it to the top lamp 16. As a result, the top lamp 16 can perform a predetermined light emission operation (lighting, blinking, etc.) based on the light emission control signal.

  When a change pattern designation command is input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a shown in FIG. 3 sets (generates) any one of a plurality of types of voice effect data stored in the voice / lamp ROM. The set sound production data is stored in the storage area of the sound / lamp RAM. Thereby, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs voice control based on the voice effect data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 34 a converts sound effect data stored in the sound / lamp RAM into a sound signal and outputs the sound signal to the speaker 17. As a result, the speaker 17 can perform a predetermined output operation (sound output) based on the audio signal.

  Further, when the opening designation command is input, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a sets (generates) the opening effect effect data stored in the sound / lamp ROM, and the set opening effect effect data is sounded. -It memorize | stores in the storage area of lamp RAM. Thus, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a performs light emission control and sound control based on the opening designation command and the effect data for opening effect. When the first to fourteenth round designation commands (or the first to seventh round designation commands) are input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a stores the first to fourteenth rounds stored in the voice / lamp ROM. Any one of the effect data for effect is set (generated), and the set effect data for round effect is stored in the storage area of the voice / lamp RAM. Thereby, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a performs light emission control and sound control based on each round designation command and effect data for round effect. When the round interval designation command is input, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a sets (generates) the round interval effect effect data stored in the sound / lamp ROM, and uses the set round interval effect effect data. The data is stored in the storage area of the voice / lamp RAM. As a result, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a performs light emission control and sound control based on the round interval designation command and the effect data for round interval effect.

  When the virtual variation pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a uses the virtual variation pattern designated by the virtual variation pattern designation command. It is stored in the lamp RAM. When the production pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a stores the production pattern designated by the production pattern designation command in the voice / lamp RAM. Thereafter, when the virtual symbol stop command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a instructs the top lamp 16 to stop the light emission and also instructs the speaker 17 to stop the sound output. Yes.

  When both the ending designation command and the virtual variation pattern designation command are input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a shown in FIG. 3 sets the ending effect effect data stored in the voice / lamp ROM ( And the set ending effect effect data is stored in the storage area of the voice / lamp RAM. Accordingly, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a performs light emission control and sound control based on the ending designation command, the virtual variation pattern designation command, and the ending effect effect data.

  Further, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a causes the top lamp 16 and the speaker 17 to execute an effect related to the specific symbol variation game (see FIG. 6) after the virtual symbol variation game ends. More specifically, when the specific fluctuation pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a stores the specific fluctuation pattern designated by the specific fluctuation pattern designation command in the voice / lamp RAM. It has become. When the production pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a stores the production pattern designated by the production pattern designation command in the voice / lamp RAM.

  Thereafter, when the specific symbol stop command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a shown in FIG. It has become.

  When the specific variation pattern designation command is input, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a sets (generates) the specific light emission effect data stored in the sound / lamp ROM, and uses the set specific light emission effect data as the sound. -It memorize | stores in the storage area of lamp RAM. Thereby, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a performs light emission control based on the specific variation pattern designation command and the specific light emission effect data. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 34 a converts the specific light emission effect data stored in the sound / lamp RAM into a light emission control signal and outputs it to the top lamp 16. As a result, the top lamp 16 can perform a predetermined light emission operation (lighting, blinking, etc.) based on the light emission control signal. Since the specific symbol variation game is a normal symbol variation game based on the winning of a game ball to the start winning opening 22, the specific light effect data is common to the light effect data used in the symbol variation game or the like. It is data.

  When a specific variation pattern designation command is input, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a shown in FIG. 3 sets (generates) the specific sound effect data stored in the sound / lamp ROM, and sets the specified sound. The effect data is stored in the storage area of the voice / lamp RAM. Thereby, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs voice control based on the specific variation pattern designation command and the specific voice effect data. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a converts the specific sound effect data stored in the sound / lamp RAM into a sound signal and outputs the sound signal to the speaker 17. As a result, the speaker 17 can perform a predetermined output operation (sound output) based on the audio signal. Since the specific symbol variation game is a normal symbol variation game based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning opening 22, the specific voice effect data is data common to the voice effect data used in the symbol variation game or the like. It is.

  Next, processing (big hit start processing) performed by the main CPU 31a of the main control board 31 will be described. The big hit starting process is a process that is executed when the big hit gaming state is set when the number of rounds is set to "14" by the main CPU 31a. A program for performing this process is executed in the main CPU 31a every predetermined interrupt period (every 4 ms).

  In step S10 shown in FIG. 7, the main CPU 31a sets an opening designation command for starting the big hit gaming state in the output buffer 42, and proceeds to the processing of step S11. The opening designation command set here is output to the overall control CPU 37a in a later output process (not shown).

  In step S11, the main CPU 31a sets a first round designation command for starting the first round effect R1 (see FIG. 6) in the output buffer 42, and proceeds to the processing in step S12. The first round designation command set here is output to the overall control CPU 37a in a later output process (not shown). Further, in step S12, the main CPU 31a outputs a closing command for notifying switching of the special winning opening 24 to the closed state, and proceeds to the processing of step S13. In step S13, the main CPU 31a sets a round interval designation command for instructing the start of the round interval effect IV (see FIG. 6) in the output buffer 42, and proceeds to the processing in step S21. The round interval designation command set here is output to the overall control CPU 37a in a later output process (not shown).

  Next, in step S21, the main CPU 31a sets a second round designation command for starting the second round effect R2 (see FIG. 6) in the output buffer 42, and proceeds to the processing in step S22. The second round designation command set here is output to the overall control CPU 37a in a later output process (not shown). In step S22, the main CPU 31a outputs a close command.

  Similarly, the round interval designation command (step S23) → the third round designation command (step S31) → the closure command (step S32) → the round interval designation command (step S33) → the fourth round designation command (step S41) → the closure Command (Step S42) → Round Interval Designation Command (Step S43) → Fifth Round Designation Command (Step S51) → Close Command (Step S52) → Round Interval Designation Command (Step S53) → Sixth Round Designation Command (Step S61) → Close command (step S62) → Round interval designation command (step S63) → Seventh round designation command (step S71) → Close command (step S72) → Round interface Bar designation command (step S73) → Eighth round designation command (step S81) → Close command (step S82) → Round interval designation command (step S83) → Ninth round designation command (step S91) → Close command (step S92) → Round interval designation command (step S93) → 10th round designation command (step S101) → Close command (step S102) → Round interval designation command (step S103) → 11th round designation command (step S111) → Close command (step S112) → round interval designation command (step S113) → twelfth round designation command (step S121) → close command (step S122) → round interval Designation command (step S123) → turn each command of the 13th round designation command (step S131) → the closing command (step S132) → the round interval designation command (step S133) is output.

  Thereafter, in step S141, the main CPU 31a sets the fourteenth round designation command in the output buffer 42, and proceeds to the processing in step S142. Note that the 14th round designation command set here is output to the overall control CPU 37a in a later output process (not shown). Further, in step S142, the main CPU 31a outputs a close command, and proceeds to the process of step S143. In step S143, the main CPU 31a sets a round interval designation command in the output buffer 42, and proceeds to the process of step S150. The round interval designation command set here is output to the overall control CPU 37a in a later output process (not shown).

  In step S150, the main CPU 31a sets an ending designation command for instructing the start of the ending effect in the output buffer 42, and ends the processing here. The ending designation command set here is output to the overall control CPU 37a in a later output process (not shown).

  When the main CPU 31a sets the number of rounds to “7”, the main CPU 31a performs a process different from the above-described jackpot start process when entering the big hit gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 31a performs the same processing as steps S10, S11 to S13, S21 to S23, S31 to S33, S41 to S43, S51 to S53, S61 to S63, and S71 to S73, and then performs steps. Processing similar to S150 is performed.

  Next, processing (symbol changing game execution processing) performed by the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 will be described. The symbol variation game execution process is a process executed from the time when the ending effect is performed in the big hit gaming state. Note that a program for performing this processing is executed at predetermined interrupt cycles (every 2 ms) in the overall control CPU 37a.

  In step S210 shown in FIG. 8, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not an ending designation command is input from the main CPU 31a. Since the ending designation command is input when the ending effect is performed, the overall control CPU 37a determines “Y” in step S210 and proceeds to the process in step S220.

  In step S220, the overall control CPU 37a designates the virtual effect design E2 for the lose reach effect used in the virtual design change game (that is, the virtual effect design left, middle, and right stored in the overall RAM 37c). A designation command is generated, and the process proceeds to step S230. In step S230, the overall control CPU 37a sets the virtual effect designating command in the output buffer 46, and proceeds to the process of step S240.

  In step S240, the overall control CPU 37a generates a virtual variation pattern designation command for losing reach effect, and the process proceeds to step S250. In step S250, the overall control CPU 37a sets a virtual variation pattern designation command in the output buffer 46, and the process proceeds to step S260.

  In step S260, the overall control CPU 37a uniquely determines an effect pattern corresponding to the virtual variation pattern for the lost reach effect, and proceeds to the process of step S270. In step S260, the overall control CPU 37a may selectively determine one effect pattern from among a plurality of types of effect patterns associated with the virtual variation pattern using a random number lottery or the like. In this case, a plurality of types of effect patterns associated with the virtual variation pattern are stored in the overall ROM 37b. In step S270, the overall control CPU 37a sets an effect pattern designation command in the output buffer 46, and the process proceeds to step S280.

  In step S280, the overall control CPU 37a sets an effect flag (stores in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c), and proceeds to the processing in step S290. In step S290, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the virtual effect design designation command set in the output buffer 46 to the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33. At the same time, the overall control CPU 37 a outputs the virtual variation pattern designation command set in the output buffer 46 to the display control CPU 33 a and the voice / lamp control CPU 34 a of the voice / lamp control board 34. The overall control CPU 37a outputs the effect pattern designation command set in the output buffer 46 to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. Then, the overall control CPU 37a ends the process here.

  Then, the overall control CPU 37a performs step S210 again. At this time, since the ending designation command has already been inputted in the previous interrupt, the ending designation command is not inputted in the current interruption. Therefore, the overall control CPU 37a sets the process of step S210 to “N” and proceeds to the process of step S300.

  In step S300, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not a specific variation pattern designation command has been input from the main CPU 31a. When the specific variation pattern designation command is input (step S300: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S310. On the other hand, when the specific variation pattern designation command has not been input (step S300: N), the overall control CPU 37a ends the process here without performing the processes of steps S310 to S380 and S290.

  In step S310, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not an effect flag is stored in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c. At this point, since the effect flag is already stored in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c (step S280), the overall control CPU 37a sets the process of step S310 to “Y” and proceeds to the process of step S320. If the effect flag is not stored (step S310: N), the overall control CPU 37a ends the process here without performing the processes of steps S320 to S380 and S290.

  In step S320, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not it is correct based on the specific variation pattern designated by the specific variation pattern designation command. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a determines the type of the specific variation pattern designated by the specific variation pattern designation command (the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the variation pattern for the lose reach effect). Then, the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S330. In step S330, the overall control CPU 37a performs super reach distribution based on the result of the determination as to whether or not the determination is made in step S320. Specifically, the type of super reach is determined according to the type of specific variation pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S340.

  In step S340, the overall control CPU 37a generates a specific variation pattern designation command for designating the specific variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c, and the process proceeds to step S350. In step S350, the overall control CPU 37a sets a specific variation pattern designation command in the output buffer 46, and the process proceeds to step S360.

  In step S360, the overall control CPU 37a generates a specific effect designating command for designating the specific effect design E3 (that is, the specific effect design left, middle, and right stored in the overall RAM 37c) used in the specific design variation game. Then, the process proceeds to step S370. In step S370, the overall control CPU 37a sets the specific effect designating command in the output buffer 46, and the process proceeds to step S380. In step S380, the overall control CPU 37a clears (deletes) the effect flag stored in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the processing in step S290. In step S290, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the specific variation pattern designation command set in the output buffer 46 to the display control CPU 33a and the voice / lamp control CPU 34a of the voice / lamp control board 34. At the same time, the overall control CPU 37 a outputs a specific effect designating command set in the output buffer 46 to the display control CPU 33 a of the display control board 33. The overall control CPU 37a outputs the effect pattern designation command set in the output buffer 46 to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. Then, the overall control CPU 37a ends the process here.

  In this embodiment, the virtual symbol variation game is executed in the ending effect, and the specific symbol variation game is executed after the ending effect effect period has elapsed. Therefore, specific examples of the virtual symbol variation game and the specific symbol variation game performed in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 2 and the like, an effect symbol E1 (effect symbol left, middle, right) is basically displayed on the visible display portion H of the symbol display device 18. When a game ball wins the start winning opening 22, a symbol variation game is performed, and the variation display of the effect symbol E1 is started. As a result, when the display result of the symbol variation game becomes a jackpot symbol combination, the jackpot gaming state is started. At this time, the main CPU 31a determines the number of rounds of the round effect performed in the big hit gaming state to be “7” or “14”.

  When the number of rounds is determined, as shown in FIG. 6, the opening effect is first displayed on the symbol display device 18, and the player is notified of the start of the big hit gaming state. Next, there are round effects R1 to R14 (or round effects R1 to R7) in which the grand prize opening 24 is switched from the closed state to the open state, and round interval effects IV in which the special prize opening 24 is switched from the open state to the closed state. It is executed alternately. Thereafter, an ending effect is displayed on the symbol display device 18, and the player is notified of the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the ending effect, the special winning opening 24 is switched from the open state to the closed state, and the virtual symbol variation game is displayed on the symbol display device 18. In this virtual symbol variation game, losing reach effect is displayed, and therefore, the virtual effect symbol E2 (see FIG. 6) displayed in the virtual symbol variation game stops at the combination of losing symbols. Note that a downward arrow (see FIG. 6) displayed on the symbol display device 18 in the virtual symbol variation game indicates that the variation is being displayed. As a result, the normal ending effect is not displayed on the symbol display device 18, so that the player is not notified of the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  Thereafter, the specific symbol variation game is displayed on the symbol display device 18 so as to be continuous with the virtual symbol variation game. More specifically, in the above-described virtual symbol variation game, the symbol (virtual effect symbol E2) that is variably displayed is temporarily displayed. In the specific symbol variation game, after the symbol once stopped and displayed is re-varied, the re-variable symbol (specific effect symbol E3) is definitely stopped and displayed. In the specific symbol variation game, an effect that develops into super reach is displayed. Thus, the player recognizes the virtual symbol variation game and the specific symbol variation game as one continuous symbol variation game.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

  (1) In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the symbol display device 18 displays the specific symbol variation game in succession with the virtual symbol variation game, the virtual symbol variation game and the specific symbol variation game are consecutive 1 It is displayed as if it is a symbol variation game. Note that the specific symbol variation game displayed after the virtual symbol variation game is based on the jackpot determination, so even if the game is continued, whether or not the big symbol variation game will be a big hit until the end of the specific symbol variation game. I can't know. As a result, the player can always have a sense of expectation that the big hit game state will be given by being a big hit, so the interest in the game is improved.

  Further, it is possible to give a player a feeling that a plurality of symbol variation games are repeatedly executed. Specifically, there are two types: a symbol variation game that triggers the jackpot gaming state, and a symbol variation game after the ending effect (specifically, a symbol variation game composed of a virtual symbol variation game and a specific symbol variation game). A feeling of being repeatedly executed can be given (see FIG. 6).

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the ending designation command is input to the overall control CPU 37a (step S210: Y), that is, when the ending effect is started, the virtual symbol variation game is always executed (steps S220 to S220). (See S290). Thereby, since the end of the big hit gaming state is not notified, the player can always keep expectation for the big hit and the big hit gaming state.

  (2) The virtual performance symbol E2 that is temporarily stopped in the virtual symbol variation game of the present embodiment is not a symbol indicating a big hit. Accordingly, the player can be disappointed once by temporarily displaying the virtual effect symbol E2, and the player can have expectation again by changing the virtual effect symbol E2 that is stopped and displayed again. The joy when the result of the symbol variation game becomes a big hit increases. Moreover, in the specific symbol variation game, an effect that develops into a super reach is performed, so that the expectation that the result of the specific symbol variation game will be a big hit increases.

  (3) In the present embodiment, commands required for executing the virtual symbol variation game (virtual variation pattern designation command, virtual effect symbol designation command, virtual symbol stop command) and commands necessary for executing the specific symbol variation game (specification) Fluctuation pattern designation command, specific effect design designation command, specific design stop command) are set separately. For this reason, the virtual symbol variation game and the specific symbol variation game can be reliably controlled using commands.

  (4) In the present embodiment, “effect designation command output means”, “effect flag setting means”, “ending designation command input determination means”, “virtual effect symbol designation command generation means”, “virtual variation pattern designation command generation means” ”,“ Effect pattern determination means ”,“ virtual effect pattern designation command generation means ”,“ fluctuation pattern designation command input determination means ”,“ effect flag setting determination means ”,“ win / fail determination means ”,“ specific reach effect determination means ” , Functions as “specific effect pattern designation command generation means”, “specific effect symbol designation command generation means” and “effect flag clear means” are not controlled by the main CPU 31a, the display control CPU 33a, and the voice / lamp control CPU 34a. I have it. For this reason, although the virtual symbol variation game and the specific symbol variation game are executed separately from the symbol variation game, the burden on the main CPU 31a, the display control CPU 33a, and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a can be reduced. Moreover, the production control E37, the virtual production design E2, the virtual variation pattern designation command, the specific production design E3, and the specific variation pattern designation command are generated not by the main CPU 31a, the display control CPU 33a, and the voice / lamp control CPU 34a but by the overall control CPU 37a. Is going. For this reason, the burden of the main CPU 31a, the display control CPU 33a, and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a can be further reduced.

  (5) In the present embodiment, the commands that need to be output from the main CPU 31a are the conventional variation pattern designation command, specific symbol designation command, symbol stop command, opening designation command, first to fourteenth round designation commands, round In addition to the interval designation command and the ending designation command, there are only specific variation pattern designation commands. That is, since the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured by diverting the command that originally exists, the pachinko machine 10 can be developed in a short period of time and at a low cost.

  (6) In the present embodiment, when a virtual variation pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, a virtual symbol variation game is executed in which a lost symbol combination is derived through normal reach. Note that the display effect data for ending effect used at this time is the same data as the display effect data used for the symbol variation game or the like, so that the capacity of the display ROM can be ensured.

  In addition, the specific variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the specific symbol variation game is the same as the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern for the big hit effect and the hustle reach production, so the specific symbol variation game is executed. It is not necessary to generate a new command when executing.

  In addition, you may change embodiment of this invention as follows.

  In the above embodiment, the symbol that is variably displayed in the virtual symbol variation game (virtual effect symbol E2) is temporarily stopped, and the symbol that has been temporarily stopped in the specific symbol variation game is re-variable and then re-variable. The symbol (specific effect symbol E3) is surely stopped and displayed.

  However, the symbols that are variably displayed in the virtual symbol variation game are continuously variably displayed during the ending effect stage, and the symbols that are continuously variably displayed from the virtual symbol variation game are confirmed in the specific symbol variation game. The result may be derived and displayed by stopping automatically. In this way, when the specific symbol variation game is displayed continuously with the virtual symbol variation game, it becomes difficult to recognize the separation between the virtual symbol variation game and the specific symbol variation game. For this reason, it is possible to maintain a long-awaited sense of expectation for a big hit until the end of the specific symbol variation game. Note that when the effect period of the ending effect is set to be long, the change display of the symbols (the virtual effect symbol E2 and the specific effect symbol E3) continues for a long time from the virtual symbol variation game to the specific symbol variation game. The expectation that the symbol variation game will be a big hit is further increased.

  In addition, the symbols that are variably displayed in the virtual symbol variation game may be in a normal variation state (a state in which all of the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol are fluctuating), or a reach state (only the middle symbol is changed) And the left symbol and the right symbol may be stopped). In addition, the specific symbol variation game may be designed so as to develop into a super reach similar to the above embodiment.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, you may make it perform the effect which develops to super reach in both the virtual symbol variation game performed by an ending effect, and the specific symbol variation game performed continuously.

  The virtual symbol variation game of the above-described embodiment is performed based on the variation pattern for the lose reach effect, but may be performed based on the variation pattern for the lose effect without the reach.

  Further, the virtual symbol variation game may be played based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect. In this case, when the symbol (virtual effect symbol E2) variably displayed in the virtual symbol variation game is temporarily displayed, the big hit is determined. For this reason, when the virtual effect symbol E2 once stopped and displayed in the specific symbol variation game is re-varied, the player determines that “the specific symbol (specific effect symbol E3) is confirmed with the specific symbol that causes the probability variation and the variation time reduction. You can have the expectation that it will stop.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the length of the production period of an ending effect. In the above embodiment, since the symbol (virtual effect symbol E2) that is variably displayed in the virtual symbol variation game is temporarily displayed, it is preferable to lengthen the effect period in order to surely execute the virtual symbol variation game. . On the other hand, the symbols that are variably displayed in the virtual symbol variation game are continuously variably displayed during the effect period of the ending effect, and the symbols that are continuously variably displayed from the virtual symbol variation game are confirmed in the specific symbol variation game. In the case of stopping automatically, it is preferable to make the above-mentioned production period extremely short. For example, the shortened presentation period is preferably the same length as a period in which no symbol is stopped from the start of symbol variation in a normal symbol variation game. In this way, the time of the virtual symbol variation game executed as the ending effect is almost eliminated, so that it becomes more difficult to recognize the break between the virtual symbol variation game and the specific symbol variation game. Furthermore, there is an effect that there is no restriction on the type of variation pattern determined as the virtual variation pattern in order to start the virtual symbol variation game.

  In the above embodiment, when the state flag indicating that the number of executions of the variation time reduction (or probability variation) is one is set, the variation pattern is identified as the specific variation pattern, while the state flag is When it is not set, the fluctuation pattern is identified as not being a specific fluctuation pattern. However, the variation pattern may be identified as a specific variation pattern when the state flag is not set, and the variation pattern may be identified as not a specific variation pattern when the state flag is set. Also, after the end of the big hit gaming state, it is set so that the fluctuation time reduction (or probability fluctuation) is executed only once, and the specific fluctuation pattern is always selected during the fluctuation time reduction (or probability fluctuation). Also good.

  The state flag of the above-described embodiment is used for giving variation time reduction (or probability variation) and determining a specific variation pattern. However, the status flag may be used only for determining the specific variation pattern. That is, the state flag used for determining the specific variation pattern may be set separately from the flag used for providing the variation time reduction (or probability variation).

  -When the virtual symbol variation game is executed instead of the ending effect, a notice may be given by the image effect or the operation of the movable body. Note that the above notice may be a notice that is uniquely executed based on the variation pattern. Further, the above notice may be a notice executed based on another effect command output from the overall control CPU 37a. In this case, a process for generating an effect command and a process for setting the effect command in the output buffer 46 are added to the symbol variation game execution process (see FIG. 8). These processes are preferably executed after the process of step S210 and before the process of step S290, for example.

  Next, in addition to the technical ideas described in the claims, the technical ideas grasped by the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the virtual symbol variation game is a symbol indicating a loss.

  (2) In claim 4, the sub-control means includes an ending designation command input determination means for determining whether or not the ending designation command has been input from the main control means, and the ending designation command input determination means by the ending designation command input determination means. When it is determined that a specified command has been input, a virtual effect symbol designating command generating unit that generates a virtual effect symbol designating command that specifies a virtual effect symbol for losing reach effect, and the ending designation command input determining unit determines the ending When it is determined that a designation command has been input, a virtual variation pattern designation command generation unit that generates the virtual variation pattern designation command that designates the virtual variation pattern for losing reach production, and the ending designation command input determination unit When it is determined that the ending designation command has been input, the effect pattern determining means for determining the effect pattern to be displayed on the display means associated with the variation pattern for the loss reach effect, and the effect pattern determining means When the ending designation command is determined to be input by the virtual presentation pattern designation command generation means for generating the presentation pattern designation command for designating the decided presentation pattern, and the ending designation command input judgment means, the specific symbol An effect flag setting means for setting an effect flag for identifying a variation game, the virtual effect symbol designating command generated by the virtual effect symbol designating command generating means, and the virtual variation pattern designating command generating means Is The virtual change pattern designation command and the production designation command output means for outputting the production pattern designation command generated by the virtual production pattern designation command generation means to the display means, and the specific fluctuation pattern from the main control means. A variation pattern designation command input judging means for judging whether or not a designation command has been inputted, and the effect flag setting means when the variation pattern designation command input judging means judges that the specific variation pattern designation command has been inputted. When the effect flag setting determining means for determining whether or not the effect flag is set and the effect flag setting determining means determines that the effect flag is set, the specific variation pattern designation command is Based on the specific variation pattern you specify A go / no-go decision means for making a go / no-go decision, a specific reach production determining means for determining a specific reach production based on the go / no-go judgment result by the go / no-go judgment means, and the specific reach production determined by the specific reach production determination means Based on the specific variation pattern, the specific variation pattern designating command generating unit for generating the production pattern designating command for designating the production pattern to be displayed on the display unit in association with the specific variation pattern, and the specific variation based on the determination result. A specific effect designating command generating means for generating a specific effect designating command specifying a specific effect design related to the pattern, and an effect flag clearing means for clearing the effect flag set by the effect flag setting means, The effect designation command output means is the specific effect pattern designation frame. The performance pattern specified command generated by de generation means, and, a game machine, characterized in that said even specific performance symbol designating command the specific performance symbol designating command generated by the generating means outputs to said display means.

  (3) In the lost game state in which the big winning opening is maintained in a closed state that does not accept the hit ball, which is disadvantageous to the player, a symbol change game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening, and the symbol change Provided with game control means for giving a jackpot gaming state advantageous to a player by switching the jackpot to an open state in which a hit ball can be easily received or in the closed state when the game result is a jackpot In the gaming machine, the jackpot gaming state includes an opening effect that is executed when the jackpot gaming state is started and an ending effect that is executed when the jackpot gaming state is ended, and the opening effect In the gaming state in which the big prize opening is controlled to be switched between the end of the game and the start of the ending effect, and the game control means includes the starting prize opening A jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit based on the winning of the game ball, and a virtual symbol variation game not based on the judgment of the jackpot determination means as the ending effect on the display means Virtual game execution control means for performing control to display, and specific game execution control means for causing the display means to display a specific symbol variation game based on the determination of the jackpot determination means after the ending effect production period has elapsed, The display means displays the specific symbol variation game continuously immediately after displaying the virtual symbol variation game.

  (4) In the normal gaming state in which the variable winning device is kept closed so as not to accept the hit ball, which is disadvantageous to the player, the symbol changing game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening, and the symbol changing Game control means for providing a specific game state advantageous to the player by switching the variable winning device to an open state in which it is easy to accept a hit ball or in the closed state when a game result is a specific result In the gaming machine provided, the specific game state includes an opening effect that is executed when the specific game state is started and an ending effect that is executed when the specific game state is ended, and the opening In the gaming state in which the variable winning device is controlled to be switched from the end of the production to the start of the ending production, the game control means includes a plurality of controls Main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine by means of a command, and sub-control means for outputting effect designation commands for designating various effects via the effect designation command output means based on the control commands from the main control means. The main control means includes a specific result determining means for determining whether or not the result of the symbol variation game is a specific result based on a winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, and a start of the ending effect. An ending designation command output means for outputting an ending designation command to be instructed as the control command, and a specific game execution for causing the display means to display a specific symbol variation game based on the determination of the specific result determination means after the end period of the ending effect Control means, and the sub-control means displays a variation pattern that can be input from the main control means. Fluctuation pattern storage means for storing in advance, effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of effect patterns to be displayed on the display means in association with the change patterns stored in the change pattern storage means, and the specific as the ending effect Virtual game execution control means for controlling the display means to display a virtual symbol variation game that is not based on the determination of the result determination means, and an effect flag setting for setting an effect flag for identifying the specific symbol variation game A specific variation pattern designation command for designating a specific variation pattern that is a base of the specific symbol variation game determined by the specific game execution control means when the production flag is set, Among the plurality of types of effect patterns stored by the effect pattern storage means In order to determine a specific effect pattern from the above, the specific effect pattern and the effect flag are stored in association with each other, and the determined effect pattern is output to the display means by the effect designation command output means as an effect pattern designation command. When the sub-control unit determines that the ending designation command is input, the sub-control unit determines the virtual game execution control unit based on the variation pattern stored in the variation pattern storage unit. The virtual variation pattern that is the base of the virtual symbol variation game to be output to the display means as a virtual variation pattern designation command, the main control means manages the progress of the production period from the output of the ending designation command, Determined by the specific result determining means when the performance period has elapsed Based on the determination result, the specific variation pattern is output as the specific variation pattern designation command to the display unit via the sub-control unit, and the display unit inputs the input virtual variation pattern designation command and the specific variation pattern. A gaming machine characterized in that, based on a pattern designation command, the specific symbol variation game is continuously displayed immediately after the virtual symbol variation game is displayed.

  (5) In the technical idea (4), the effect pattern storage means stores the ending designation command input from the main control means in association with all or part of the plurality of types of effect patterns, and stores the virtual The game execution control means, after determining the virtual variation pattern, selectively determines and determines one effect pattern from the plurality of types of effect patterns associated with the virtual variation pattern and the ending designation command. A gaming machine characterized in that the effect designation command output means outputs the effect pattern as an effect pattern designation command to the display means.

The front view which shows the pachinko machine in this invention. The front view which shows a center character. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main control board, a general control board, a display control board, an audio / lamp control board, etc. in a pachinko machine. The block diagram for demonstrating the electric constitution of a main control board. The block diagram for demonstrating the electric constitution of a comprehensive control board. The time chart which shows the flow of a symbol variation game, a virtual symbol variation game, and a specific symbol variation game. The flowchart which shows the big hit start process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the symbol change game execution process performed in the comprehensive control CPU of a comprehensive control board.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine 18 as a gaming machine ... Symbol display device 22 as display means ... Start winning opening 24 ... Large winning opening 31a as variable winning equipment ... Game control means, main control means, specific result judging means, ending designation command Main CPU as output means, specific game execution control means and state flag setting means
33a ... Display control CPU as game control means, display means and virtual game execution control means
37a: Overall control CPU as game control means, sub-control means, effect flag setting means, effect designation command output means, and virtual game execution control means
37b: General ROM as variation pattern storage means and effect pattern storage means
E1 ... Production design as design

Claims (8)

In a normal gaming state in which the variable winning device is not closed to accept the hit ball and is disadvantageous to the player, the symbol changing game is performed based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, and the result of the symbol changing game is as follows. A game control means for providing a specific game state advantageous to the player by switching the variable winning device to an open state in which a hit ball is easily received or in the closed state when a specific result is obtained. In the machine
The specific game state includes an opening effect that is executed when the specific game state is started and an ending effect that is executed when the specific game state is ended, and from the end of the opening effect, the It is a gaming state in which the variable winning device is switched and controlled until the start of the ending effect,
The game control means includes
Specific result determination means for determining whether or not the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit that is a specific result based on a winning of a game ball in the start winning opening;
A virtual symbol variation game that is not based on the determination of the specific result determination means is displayed as the ending effect on the basis of a variation pattern that is a base of a lost reach effect in which the middle symbol stops at a symbol different from the left symbol and the right symbol Virtual game execution control means for performing control to be displayed on the screen,
Wherein after the presentation period ending effect, in the case where the starting special symbol reserved sphere is stored game balls in response to winning to the winning holes are present, and based on the determination of the specific result determination unit, the A specific game execution control means for causing the display means to display a specific symbol variation game that is a big hit that stops at the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol ,
The display means continuously displays the specific symbol variation game immediately after displaying the virtual symbol variation game ,
The virtual symbol variation game is to temporarily display the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol that are variably displayed at the end of the effect period,
The first specific symbol variation game after the end of the virtual symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern serving as a base for the hustle reach production is the paused display of the left symbol, the right symbol and the middle symbol. Of these, the middle symbol is re-varied and then the middle symbol is definitely stopped and displayed . The virtual symbol variation game is also performed based on a variation pattern that is a base of a jackpot effect in which the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol,
In the virtual symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern that is the base of the big hit effect, the specific game state gives the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol that are variably displayed at the end of the effect period. Is to stop display with non-specific symbols that do not improve the probability of being,
The first specific symbol variation game after the end of the virtual symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern serving as a base for the big hit effect is all of the left symbol, the right symbol and the middle symbol which are temporarily stopped. After re-changing, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol are definitely stopped and displayed with a specific symbol that increases the probability that the specific gaming state is given.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. In the specific symbol variation game, after executing a normal reach that varies the middle symbol while the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same symbol, the middle symbol is definitely stopped via a special effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is performed based on a specific variation pattern that is a base of an effect that develops to super reach. The game control means includes
An ending designation command output means that functions as the specific result determination means and the specific game execution control means and outputs an ending designation command that instructs the start of the ending effect, and for identifying the specific symbol variation game State flag setting means for setting the state flag of the main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine by a plurality of control commands including the ending designation command,
Sub-control means for functioning as the virtual game execution control means and outputting effect designation commands for designating various effects via the effect designation command output means based on the control command from the main control means,
When the sub-control unit determines that the ending designation command has been input, the display unit uses a virtual variation pattern that is a base of the virtual symbol variation game determined by the virtual game execution control unit as a virtual variation pattern designation command. Output to
The main control means determines a specific variation pattern as a base of the specific symbol variation game based on the setting of the state flag by the specific game execution control means, and determines the elapse of the effect period from when the ending designation command is output. managed, based on the determination result of that demonstration period is determined by the result of said identification decision means upon lapse of said sub-control pre Symbol specific change pattern in which the specific game execution control means for determining a particular variation pattern designation command Output to the display means via the means,
The display means displays the virtual symbol variation game and the specific symbol variation game as one continuous symbol variation game based on the input virtual variation pattern designation command and the specific variation pattern designation command. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The state flag set by the state flag setting means is a result of a shortening of a variation time for shortening a variation time of the specific symbol variation game after the end of the specific gaming state, or a result of the specific symbol variation game after the end of the specific gaming state. Is used to give a probability variation that improves the probability of a specific result, and that the setting is canceled when the first specific symbol variation game is over after the performance period has elapsed. The gaming machine according to claim 4 , wherein the gaming machine is characterized. The sub-control unit includes a variation pattern storage unit that stores in advance a variation pattern that can be input from the main control unit,
The virtual game execution control unit, gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that to determine the virtual variation pattern based on the stored fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern storage means. The sub-control means includes
Effect flag setting means for setting an effect flag for identifying the specific symbol variation game;
Production pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of production patterns to be displayed on the display means in association with the fluctuation patterns stored in the fluctuation pattern storage means,
When the specific variation pattern designation command is input when the production flag is set, the production pattern storage means determines a specific production pattern from a plurality of types of production patterns stored. Storing the specific effect pattern and the effect flag in association with each other;
The gaming machine according to claim 6 , wherein the effect designation command output means outputs the determined effect pattern as an effect pattern designation command to the display means. The effect pattern storage means stores the ending designation command input from the main control means in association with all or part of the plurality of types of effect patterns,
The virtual game execution control means, after determining the virtual variation pattern, selectively determines one effect pattern from the plurality of types of effect patterns associated with the virtual variation pattern and the ending designation command. ,
8. The gaming machine according to claim 7 , wherein the effect designation command output means outputs the decided effect pattern as an effect pattern designation command to the display means.

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