JP5175987B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

Kind Code: A1 To provide a gaming machine that makes it difficult for a player to get bored by diversifying execution patterns of effects.
An effect control unit of a pachinko gaming machine executes an effect A and stops a decoration symbol in a predetermined manner in response to receiving a change start command A before changing the effect, and starts a change start command. In response to receiving B, the effect B is executed and the decorative design is stopped in another manner. After the effect switching, the effect B is executed in response to the reception of the change start command A, the decoration symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner, and the effect A is executed in response to the reception of the change start command B. In addition, the decorative design is stopped in another manner.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined effect.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine capable of switching effects has been proposed in order to prevent the effect execution pattern from becoming monotonous. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, information on the effect card is read, and an effect to be executed is determined based on the information on the effect card.

JP 2010-142294 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the effect is switched according to the type of effect card, so that the player does not feel surprise and does not get bored by the player. There is room for improvement in this regard.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that makes it difficult for players to get bored by diversifying the execution pattern of effects.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention displays a hit determination means for performing a hit determination in response to a predetermined condition being established, and displaying the result of the hit determination by displaying the symbols on a symbol display in a variable manner and then stopping the display. In the case where the determination result by the symbol display control means and the hit determination means is a winning, after the symbol is stopped and displayed, one of the first special game and the second special game is controlled. Special game control means, an effect command generating means for generating an effect command based on the result of the hit determination, and the effect command are acquired, while the symbol is variably displayed according to the acquired effect command. An effect control means for controlling the effect executed at the same time, a first effect that expects the first special game to be performed, and the second special game are expected to be performed. Effect storage means for storing the second effect to be performed, and switching determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined switching condition is satisfied, wherein the effect control means is negative in the determination result by the switching determination means In the case, when the first effect command is acquired, the first effect is executed, when the second effect command is acquired, the second effect is executed, and when the determination result by the switching determination unit is affirmative, The second effect is executed when the first effect command is acquired, and the first effect is executed when the second effect command is acquired.

  In another configuration, the hit determination means determines whether the first special game is controlled or whether the second special game is controlled in response to the predetermined condition being satisfied. The effect command generating means generates the first effect command when the first special game is about to be controlled, and generates the second effect when the second special game is about to be controlled. A command is generated, and the effect control means changes the decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol in response to the start of variation of the symbol, stops the symbol after the symbol is stopped and displays the determination result by the switching determination unit. Regardless, the decorative design may be stopped in the first mode when the first production command is acquired, and the decorative design may be stopped in the second mode when the second production command is acquired.

  In another configuration, the first effect is an effect indicating that the decorative design is stopped in the first aspect, and the second effect is to stop the decorative design in the second aspect. It may be an effect indicating that.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it difficult for a player to get bored by diversifying the execution pattern of effects.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure which shows an example of the production | presentation A performed in the liquid crystal display 5 during the variable display of a special symbol. The figure which shows an example of the production | presentation B performed in the liquid crystal display 5 during the fluctuation | variation display of a special symbol The figure for demonstrating switching of the production | presentation in case the production | presentation switching conditions are satisfied in the gaming machine 1. The figure which shows a mode that the production | generation B is performed when the production | presentation switching conditions are satisfied. The figure which shows the change start command from the game control part 100 before and after effect switching, and the effect performed. The figure which shows an example of the production memorize | stored in the gaming machine 1 The flowchart which shows an example of the main process performed by the game control part 100 Detailed flowchart showing the special symbol processing of step S4 in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the jackpot determination process of step S407 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S408 of FIG. Figure showing an example of jackpot type The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for 15R jackpots The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for rank up jackpots The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for reach The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for loss The flowchart which shows the detail of the effect control process performed in the effect control part 130 The flowchart which shows the detail of the production | presentation determination process of step S1003 in FIG. The figure which shows an example of the effect determination table 1 selected when the effect switching conditions are not satisfied. The figure which shows an example of the production | presentation determination table 2 selected when production | presentation switching conditions are satisfied.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 provided with a prize and a lottery and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. Thereby, a game area 10 in which a game ball moves is formed between the game board 2 and the glass plate.

  When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 by a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the tray 28 (see FIG. 2) are guided to the launching device (not shown), and the handle 20 It is fired by the launching device with a hitting force according to the rotation angle. The launched game ball is guided to the upper left position of the game area 10 by a rail member (not shown). The game area 10 is provided with a game nail and a windmill (not shown), and the game ball launched at the upper left position of the game area 10 changes its moving direction by contacting the game nail and the windmill. Then, it falls along the game board 2 through the left side of the liquid crystal display 5. When the player holds the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 clockwise by a predetermined angle or more, the game ball is launched with a strong hitting force and guided to the upper right position of the game area 10 by the rail member. The game ball launched to the upper right position of the game area 10 falls along the game board 2 through the right side of the liquid crystal display 5 while changing its moving direction by contacting a game nail or the like. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22. Further, when the player operates the take-out button 23 (see FIG. 2) arranged close to the plate 28, a part of the lower surface of the plate 28 is opened, and the game balls accumulated on the plate 28 are arranged below the plate 28. Fall into the box (not shown).

  In addition to the game cucumbers and windmills (not shown), the game area 10 includes a first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, a large winning port 13A, a large winning port 13B, an ordinary winning character, and a character related to a lottery. Known members such as a winning opening 14, a gate 15, and an electric tulip 16 are arranged.

  In the process of falling along the game board 2, the game balls are connected to the gate 15, the normal winning port 14, the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13 </ b> A, the big winning port 13 </ b> B, and the discharge port 17. Enter a ball. At this time, if the game ball wins the normal winning port 14, the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13A, or the big winning port 13B, a predetermined number of winning balls corresponding to the winning points are obtained. It is paid out to the tray 28. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 17.

  The first start port 11 is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 is a winning port that is opened only while the electric tulip 16 as a normal electric accessory is operating. When a game ball wins at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, for example, three award balls are obtained. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a big win lottery is executed when a game ball wins at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. Then, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the jackpot game (special game) in which the jackpot 13A or the jackpot 13B is opened and the player can obtain a large number of prize balls is started.

  The special winning opening 13A (hereinafter, also referred to as “lower attacker”) is provided in the central area of the gaming area 10 and below the second starting opening 12. The big winning opening 13A is normally closed and the game ball is not won, but is opened when the result of the big win lottery is a big win, and the game ball can be won. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 13A, for example, ten prize balls are obtained.

  The special winning opening 13B (hereinafter also referred to as “right attacker”) is provided in the right area of the game area 10. Since the big prize opening 13B is provided in the right area of the game area 10, when the game ball is launched to the upper right position of the game area 10 (right-handed), the game ball moves in the vicinity of the big prize opening 13B. Will pass. The big winning opening 13B is normally closed and the game ball will not win, but is opened when the result of the big win lottery is a big win, so that the game ball can win. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 13B, for example, 13 prize balls are obtained.

  The electric tulip 16 is disposed in proximity to the second start port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 16 is between a closed posture (see FIG. 1) in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 and an open posture (not shown) in which the pair of blade members opens the second starting port 12. It is configured to be able to change posture. The second start port 12 is normally closed by the electric tulip 16. On the other hand, a normal symbol lottery (opening / closing lottery of the second starting port 12) is executed when the game ball passes through the gate 15, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, an electric solenoid (not shown) is activated. Then, the operation of returning to the closed position after the pair of blade members has maintained the open position for a specified time is performed a specified number of times. As a result, it is possible to win a game ball in the second starting port 12.

  In the following description, the jackpot lottery executed when the game ball is won at the first starting port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol lottery” and is executed when the game ball is won at the second starting port 12. The jackpot lottery performed is referred to as “second special symbol lottery”, and these lotteries are collectively referred to as “special symbol lottery”.

  Special symbol lottery results include jackpots, jackpots, and losers, and there are multiple types of jackpots. Specifically, the jackpot is roughly divided into 15 rounds (denoted as “R”) jackpot and rank-up jackpot. In the 15R jackpot, the big prize opening 13A (lower attacker) is opened 15 times, and in the rank-up jackpot, the big prize opening 13B (right attacker) is opened a predetermined number of times. For example, in the case of 15R jackpot, a round in which the open state of the jackpot 13A is maintained 15 times until a predetermined condition is satisfied (10 game balls are won or 30 seconds have passed since the release) (15R jackpot) Game). In the rank-up jackpot, a round in which the open state of the special winning opening 13B is maintained until the predetermined condition is satisfied is repeated a predetermined number of times.

  There are several types of rank-up jackpots. For example, a round-up jackpot (15R) in which a round in which the open state of the special winning opening 13B is maintained until the predetermined condition is satisfied is repeated 15 times, and an open state of the special winning opening 13B until the predetermined condition is satisfied. There is a rank-up jackpot (8R) in which the round in which is maintained is repeated 8 times. While the rank-up jackpot game is being performed, for example, at the timing when the game of the eighth round (opening of the big winning opening 13B) is started (timing of opening the eighth big winning slot 13B from the start of the big hit game). An effect that makes the player expect the game after the 9th R to continue is performed. And, if the result of the special symbol lottery is a rank-up jackpot (15R), the game after the 9th R is played after the game of the 8R is finished, and the result of the special symbol lottery is a rank-up jackpot (8R). In such a case, when the 8R game ends, the jackpot game ends. In this way, in the rank-up jackpot, interest is improved by allowing the player to expect whether the jackpot game will end at 8R or the game will continue after the 9th R.

  There may be a plurality of types of jackpots for which the big winning opening 13A is opened. For example, there is a 2R jackpot in which a round in which the winning prize opening 13A is opened for 0.1 seconds is repeated twice. Further, for example, there is a 10R jackpot in which a round in which the open state of the big winning opening 13A is maintained 10 times until a predetermined condition (10 game balls are won or 30 seconds have passed since the release) is satisfied. May be.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, the gaming state may fluctuate when the special symbol lottery results in a big hit. Specifically, after the jackpot game, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is changed from a low probability gaming state (for example, the winning probability is 1/300) having a low winning probability of the special symbol lottery to a high probability gaming state (for example, the winning probability is 1/300). The winning probability may shift to 1/30). In addition, after the jackpot game, there is a case where a transition is made to an auxiliary game state in which a so-called “electric support” is given. In the auxiliary game state, the electric tulip 16 is easy to operate, and the game ball is likely to win a prize at the second start port 12. Specifically, in the auxiliary gaming state, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is higher than normal, the normal symbol variation time is shorter than normal, and the electric tulip 16 operates to open the second start port 12. Longer than usual. A state that is a high-probability gaming state and an auxiliary gaming state may be referred to as a probabilistic gaming state. The probability variation gaming state may be continued until, for example, the next big hit, or until the number of times that the special symbol fluctuates and stops after the big hit game (the number of fluctuations) reaches a predetermined number. In addition, a state that is in a low-probability gaming state and an auxiliary gaming state may be referred to as a time-saving gaming state. If a short-time gaming state is reached after a jackpot game, the auxiliary gaming state continues until the number of changes after the jackpot game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times or 50 times), and then the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state) And is not in an auxiliary gaming state).

  For example, a 15R jackpot or a rank-up jackpot (15R) may shift to a probable gaming state after a jackpot game, and a rank-up jackpot (8R) or a 2R jackpot may transition to a short-time gaming state after a jackpot game.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 is provided with a liquid crystal display 5 for performing various effects, a panel lamp 8, a movable accessory 7, a speaker 24, and a frame lamp 25. Yes.

  The liquid crystal display 5 is an image display means for displaying an effect image, and is provided at a position where it can be easily seen by the player. The liquid crystal display 5 includes, for example, display objects such as a decorative symbol for notifying the result of the special symbol lottery, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a hold display image indicating that the special symbol lottery is put on hold, and the like. An effect image is displayed. The image display means may be another image display such as an EL display.

  The board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game, thereby performing various effects by light. The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2, and performs various effects by rotating, for example, a built-in light emitting element. The speaker 24 outputs music, sound, sound effects, etc., and produces effects by sound. The frame lamp 25 produces an effect by light by changing a light emission color, a light emission pattern, and a light emission direction.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 for the player to input operation information. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The production key 27 has four peripheral keys that function as cross keys and a center key that functions as an enter button.

[Configuration of Display 4]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 displays information on the result of the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery described above and the number of reserved lotteries. As shown in FIG. 3, the display 4 includes a first special symbol display 41, a second special symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, and a normal symbol display. A display 45, a normal symbol hold display 46, and a game state display 47.

  The first special symbol display 41 variably displays the special symbol in response to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 11, and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the result of the first special symbol lottery. The second special symbol display 42 variably displays the special symbol in response to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 12, and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the result of the second special symbol lottery. The symbols to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 are determined in advance according to the result of the special symbol lottery described above. For example, a stop symbol for 15R jackpot, a stop symbol for rank-up jackpot (15R), a stop symbol for rank-up jackpot (8R), and the like are determined in advance.

  Moreover, the 1st special symbol hold | maintenance display device 43 displays the holding number of the 1st special symbol lottery, and the 2nd special symbol hold | maintenance display device 44 displays the holding number of the 2nd special symbol lottery. The normal symbol display 45 variably displays the normal symbol in response to the game ball passing through the gate 15, and then stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol hold indicator 46 displays the number of normal symbol lottery holds. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls to be paid out as prize balls.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is based on a game control unit 100 that controls a lottery execution, a command transmission process to the effect control unit 130, and the commands received from the game control unit 100. An effect control unit 130 that comprehensively controls effects, an image sound control unit 140 that controls effects by images and sounds, and a lamp control unit 150 that controls effects by various lamps and the movable accessory 7 are provided. In addition to the one shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a payout control unit (not shown) that controls the payout of prize balls.

[Configuration of Game Control Unit 100]
The game control unit 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. Based on the program stored in the ROM 102, the CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to the number of payout prize balls such as internal lottery and determination of winning. The RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control unit 100 includes a first start port switch (SW) 111, a second start port switch (SW) 112, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, a gate switch (SW) 114, a big prize port switch (SW) 115A, a large A winning port switch (SW) 115B, a large winning port control unit 116, a normal winning port switch (SW) 117, and the display 4 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 opens / closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 16 so as to be capable of driving transmission in response to a control signal from the game control unit 100. To do. The gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 15 and outputs the detection signal to the game control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 115A detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 13A and outputs the detection signal to the game control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 115B detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 13B and outputs the detection signal to the game control unit 100. In response to a control signal from the game control unit 100, the special prize opening control unit 116 operates an electric solenoid coupled to the plate that closes the special prize opening 13A or the special prize opening 13B so as to be capable of driving transmission. Open / close the winning opening 13A or the large winning opening 13B. The normal winning port switch 117 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 14, and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  When the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 receives a detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big prize port switch 115A, the big prize port switch 115B, or the normal prize port switch 117, The payout control unit is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control unit.

  The CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol lottery using the acquired random number. In addition, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and executes the second special symbol lottery using the acquired random number. When the special symbol lottery is won, the special game is executed by opening or closing the special winning opening 13A or the special winning opening 13B via the special winning opening control unit 116. In addition, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input, and executes a normal symbol lottery using the acquired random number. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the second starting port 12 is temporarily opened by operating the electric tulip 16 via the electric tulip opening / closing part 113.

  In addition, the CPU 101 transmits information indicating the start and stop of variation of the special symbol to the effect control unit 130. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits information regarding the variation setting of the winning probability of the special symbol lottery and the variation setting of the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery to the effect control unit 130. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits, to the effect control unit 130, data indicating the special symbol variation time reduction setting, information for notifying the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 that the game ball has won. .

  In addition, the CPU 101 executes the following processing on the display device 4. That is, when the first special symbol lottery is executed, the CPU 101 displays the special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 in a variable manner, and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the lottery result. In addition, when the CPU 101 executes the second special symbol lottery, the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42 and then the special symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. Further, when the normal symbol lottery is executed, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display unit 45 to display the normal symbol variably and then stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the lottery result.

  In addition, the CPU 101 displays the first special symbol lottery hold number on the first special symbol hold indicator 43, displays the second special symbol lottery hold number on the second special symbol hold indicator 44, and the normal symbol lottery. Is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 46. Further, the CPU 101 causes the gaming state display 47 to display the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

[Configuration of Production Control Unit 130]
The effect control unit 130 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. Based on the program stored in the ROM 132, the CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 131 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 130 sets production contents based on data indicating the result of the special symbol lottery sent from the game control unit 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the production | presentation key 27 is received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The effect control unit 130 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect contents to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

[Configuration of Image Sound Control Unit 140]
The image sound control unit 140 includes a CPU 141, a ROM 142, and a RAM 143. Based on the program stored in the ROM 142, the CPU 141 performs arithmetic processing when controlling an image expressing the content of the effect. Although not shown in the figure, the image sound control unit 140 is a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 and an sound DSP that generates sound data output from the speaker 24. (Digital Signal Processor). The CPU 141 controls the operation of the VDP and the sound DSP by generating a control signal based on the command from the effect control unit 130 and the program stored in the ROM 142 and outputting it to the VDP and the sound DSP.

  Connected to the acoustic DSP are an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data related to music, voice, sound effects, etc., and an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP. The acoustic DSP reads the acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24.

  The VDP includes an image ROM that stores material data necessary for generating the effect image, a drawing engine that executes the rendering process of the effect image, and an output circuit that outputs the effect image drawn by the drawing engine to the liquid crystal display 5. Have. The drawing engine draws the effect image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the CPU 141. The output circuit outputs the effect image drawn in the frame buffer to the liquid crystal display 5 at a predetermined timing.

[Configuration of Lamp Controller 150]
The lamp control unit 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. The CPU 151 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the operation of the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 25, and the movable accessory 7 on the basis of the program stored in the ROM 152. The RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating the light emission patterns of the light emitting elements included in the frame lamp 25, the panel lamp 8, and the movable accessory 7. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the movable accessory 7.

  The CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153, and the light emission of the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 25, and the movable accessory 7. Controls the light emission of the device. Further, the CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153 and controls the driving of the motor that operates the movable accessory 7. .

[Outline of operation of gaming machine of this embodiment]
Next, an outline of the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are roughly two types of jackpots (15R jackpot and rank-up jackpot). The special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, and the liquid crystal display 5 A predetermined effect is performed at. Specifically, a random number (described later) is acquired in the game control unit 100 when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, and a predetermined number is determined according to the acquired random number. A command (a change start command to be described later) for executing the effect is transmitted to the effect control unit 130. The effect control unit 130 executes a predetermined effect in response to the change start command from the game control unit 100.

  In the present embodiment, according to the special symbol being variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, two types of effects are performed according to the type of jackpot. Specifically, a random number (described later) is acquired when the game ball wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. When the acquired random number is a value indicating 15R jackpot, the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and the effect A is performed on the liquid crystal display 5. . When the acquired random number is a value indicating a rank-up jackpot, the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 and the effect B is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. Is done.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the effect A executed in the liquid crystal display 5 during the special symbol variation display. As shown in FIG. 5, the decorative symbol 51 is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 in response to the start of the variation display of the special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 41 or the second special symbol indicator 42. The The decorative symbol 51 is an effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol, and includes three symbols (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol). The decorative symbol 51 varies according to the variation of the special symbol. Specifically, in response to the start of the change of the special symbol (in response to the game ball winning the first start port 11 or the second start port 12), the left symbol constituting the decorative symbol 51, The middle symbol and the right symbol fluctuate. As shown in FIG. 5 (a), when a predetermined time elapses after the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, when the left symbol stops at 7 symbols and then the right symbol stops at 7 symbols (the middle symbol is changing), reach Production begins. In the reach effect, a predetermined character 52 and an enemy character 53 are displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 5, and the decorative symbol 51 is reduced and displayed at the lower right of the screen (FIG. 5B). For example, during the reach effect, the state where the character 52 and the enemy character 53 are fighting is displayed, and the middle symbol of the decorative symbols 51 is variably displayed. When a predetermined time further elapses, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), a state in which the character 52 defeats the enemy character 53 is displayed, and 7 symbols stop in the middle symbol, and the decorative symbol 51 becomes “777”. Stop at. This notifies the player that the result of the special symbol lottery was a big hit. Furthermore, when a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), the decorative symbol 51 in a state where three seven symbols are aligned is enlarged and displayed at the center of the screen, and the jackpot type is 15R jackpot. A display is performed. Thereafter, the 15R jackpot game is started, and the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 13A is performed 15 times.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect B executed in the liquid crystal display 5 during the special symbol variation display. In response to the start of the special symbol variation display (in response to the game ball winning the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12), the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the decorative symbol 51, and The right design fluctuates. As shown in FIG. 6 (a), when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the change of the special symbol, the player is expected to stop the predetermined symbol on the left symbol and the right symbol and stop the X symbol on the middle symbol. Is done. For example, a state in which the X symbol moves relatively slowly from the top to the bottom of the screen is displayed, and a character such as “Stop the X symbol in the middle” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 (FIG. 6A). ). When the X symbol moves to the vicinity of the center of the screen, a state of moving downward at a relatively high speed is displayed (FIG. 6B), and the X symbol again moves relatively slowly downward from the top of the screen. Is displayed (FIG. 6C). An effect that causes the player to expect that the X symbol as shown in FIGS. 6C and 6B stops near the center of the screen is repeatedly performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 6D, the X symbol stops in the middle symbol (the X symbol stops near the center of the screen), the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed, and the jackpot type is ranked. An indication is made that the jackpot is up. Thereafter, the rank-up jackpot game is started, and the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 13B is performed a predetermined number of times (8 times or 15 times).

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the predetermined effect switching condition is satisfied, the effect A and the effect B are switched. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the switching of effects when the effect switching condition is satisfied in the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 7, for example, until one month has passed since the introduction of the gaming machine 1 into the hall, the effect is not switched, and the effect control unit 130 responds to the change start command A from the game control unit 100. To produce effect A. Further, until one month has passed since the introduction of the gaming machine 1 into the hall, the effect control unit 130 executes the effect B in response to the change start command B from the game control unit 100. As will be described later, the change start command includes information indicating whether the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit or not, and information indicating the change pattern of the special symbol. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the change start command A includes information indicating that 15R is a big hit, and information indicating that the change pattern of the special symbol is the change pattern A. The variation start command B includes information indicating that the rank-up jackpot is large and information indicating that the variation pattern of the special symbol is the variation pattern B.

  On the other hand, when one month has passed since the introduction of the gaming machine 1 into the hall, the effect control unit 130 executes the effect B in response to the change start command A from the game control unit 100. When one month has elapsed since the introduction of the gaming machine 1 into the hall, the effect control unit 130 executes the effect A in response to the change start command B from the game control unit 100. Whether or not one month has passed since the introduction of the gaming machine 1 into the hall can be determined based on the date indicated by the RTC 134 of the effect control unit 130. Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the effect switching condition is satisfied, the effect control unit 130 switches the effect to be executed even if the same variation start command is received from the game control unit 100.

  Here, even when the effect switching condition is satisfied and the effect is switched, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. The display mode of the decorative pattern 51 that is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 does not change. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the effect B is executed when the effect switching condition is satisfied.

  In FIG. 8, when the effect switching condition is satisfied and the random number acquired in response to the winning of the game ball at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is a random number indicating 15R jackpot 1 shows an effect executed during the variation of the special symbol. As shown in FIG. 8, the effect B is executed in response to the start of the change of the special symbol, and the effect that makes the player expect the X symbol to stop in the middle symbol is performed (FIGS. 8A to 8 (). c)). When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the special symbol variation, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and the decorative symbol 51 is stopped at "777". Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 5 (FIG. 8D). As described above, when the effect switching condition is satisfied, when the result of the special symbol lottery is 15R jackpot, an effect (effect B) that causes the player to expect to win a rank-up jackpot is executed. When the special symbol is stopped, the decorative symbol 51 of “777” indicating that it is a 15R jackpot is displayed. Thereafter, a 15R jackpot game is played.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a change start command from the game control unit 100 and an effect to be executed before and after effect switching. As shown in FIG. 9, when the effect control unit 130 receives the change start command A (a command including the change pattern A) from the game control unit 100 before the effect change, the effect is generated according to the start of change of the special symbol. A is executed, and the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed at “777” in response to the special symbol fluctuation stop. In addition, before the effect switching, when the effect control unit 130 receives the change start command B (command including the change pattern B) from the game control unit 100, the effect control unit 130 executes the effect B according to the change start of the special symbol. The decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed as “AXA” in response to the stoppage of the special symbol variation (A is an arbitrary symbol). On the other hand, after the effect switching, when the effect control unit 130 receives the change start command A from the game control unit 100, the effect control unit 130 executes the effect B according to the start of change of the special symbol, and according to the change stop of the special symbol. The decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed at “777”. In addition, after the effect switching, when the effect control unit 130 receives the change start command B from the game control unit 100, the effect control unit 130 executes the effect A according to the start of change of the special symbol, and according to the change stop of the special symbol. The decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed with “AXA” (A is an arbitrary symbol).

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the effect switching condition is satisfied, the type of effect is switched in response to the change start command (change pattern) from the game control unit 100. Specifically, an effect that causes the player to expect a 15R jackpot (effect A) and an effect that causes the player to expect a rank-up jackpot (effect B) are replaced with each other. When a player plays a game for a long time with the same type of gaming machine, the game to be developed next is known in the production pattern, and there is a possibility that the player will get bored with the gaming machine. However, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the predetermined period elapses, the jackpot type and the type of effect to be executed are switched, so that the next game to be developed cannot be predicted, and the player is bored. It's hard to be done. In addition, since the production pattern so far changes at a predetermined timing, it is possible to give the game a surprise, and it is difficult for the player to get bored.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the effect switching condition is satisfied, the relationship between the jackpot type and the stop display mode of the decorative symbol 51 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed does not change. Therefore, the player can easily recognize which type of jackpot has been won, and can prevent the player from being confused.

  The effect switching condition is not limited to the fact that the predetermined period has elapsed from the introduction, and any condition may be used. For example, the effect may be switched on the condition that the switching operation is performed by the player using the effect key 27. For example, when the game machine 1 is in a customer waiting state (a state in which a predetermined time has passed since the last change of the special symbol), when an operation is performed on the effect key 27, an image for effect change is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 is displayed. Then, when effect switching is selected by an operation on the effect key 27, effect switching may be performed. Also, on condition that the number of continuations when the jackpot continues (when the jackpot is continuously generated in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state without shifting to the normal gaming state) is a predetermined number of times or more The production may be switched. Alternatively, when the jackpot continues, the effect may be repeatedly switched according to the number of times of continuation. For example, the effect may not be switched when the number of continuations is 1 to 5 times, and the effect may be switched when the number of continuations is 6 to 10 times. Further, only a part of a plurality of effects may be switched, and the effects switched according to the number of continuations may be increased.

  Further, in the above, for each variation start command (variation pattern) from the game control unit 100, the production A is switched to the production B and the production B is switched to the production A, but other productions C are prepared in advance. Each effect may be switched in any combination between these three effects. For example, when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied (when the passage of time or the number of continuations of the jackpot is a predetermined condition), the production A is the production B, the production B is the production C, and the production C is the production A. Can be switched to. Then, when other switching conditions are satisfied, production A may be switched to production C, production B may be production A, and production C may be production B.

  In the above description, the effects A and B are prepared in advance, but a plurality of effects may be prepared for each effect type. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of effects stored in the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 10, effects A include effects A1, effects A2, and the like. The production A1 and the production A2 are productions that are expected to have three seven symbols as described above, and are productions in which a predetermined character 52 appears. For example, in the effect A1 and the effect A2, the appearing enemy characters may be different, and an effect in which the predetermined character 52 and the appearing enemy character struggle may be performed. Similarly, the effects B include effects B1, effects B2, and the like. The production B1 and the production B2 are the same kind of production that expects the middle symbol to stop the X symbol, but the contents of the production are different. For example, when the movement of the decorative pattern 51 is different, or when the character appears and the performance is performed, the type of the appearing character is different.

[Main processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the main process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of main processing executed by the game control unit 100. The game control unit 100 repeats a series of processes shown in FIG. 11 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) during an ordinary operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 11 and subsequent figures is performed according to instructions issued by the CPU 101 based on a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and normal symbol random numbers (step S1). Here, the big hit random number is a random number for determining whether the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, a small hit or a loss. The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (15R jackpot, rank-up jackpot (15R), rank-up jackpot (8R), etc.) when the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when the result of the special symbol lottery is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern (including a variation time) when the special symbol is variably displayed. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether the normal symbol lottery is won or lost. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal design random number vary within a predetermined range, and are incremented by “1” every time the process of step S1 is performed. In step S1, when each random number reaches a preset maximum value, each random number is reset (set to 0).

  Subsequent to step S1, the CPU 101 executes a start port switch (SW) process (step S2). In the start port switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111 or the second start port switch 112. If a detection signal is input, it is updated in the process of step S1. The value of each random number (a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number) is acquired. Specifically, when the CPU 101 acquires a detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the hold number U1 is smaller than a predetermined number (for example, 4). When the determination result is affirmative, the CPU 101 increases the hold number U1 by 1, acquires each random number updated in the process of step S1, and uses the random number corresponding to the hold ball that has increased the hold number U1. Save in the RAM 103. Here, the random number stored in the RAM 103 is used for jackpot determination in the special symbol processing described above. When the number of holds U1 is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the CPU 101 does not acquire each random number. Furthermore, when the CPU 101 acquires a detection signal from the second start port switch 112, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of holds U2 is smaller than a predetermined number (for example, 4). When the determination result is affirmative, the CPU 101 increases the number of holdings U2 by 1, obtains each random number updated in the process of step S1, and uses them as random numbers corresponding to the holding balls that have increased the number of holdings U2. Save in the RAM 103. When the hold number U2 is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the CPU 101 does not acquire each random number. Further, when the CPU 101 acquires the random numbers, the CPU 101 performs a pre-determination process based on the acquired random numbers. In the preliminary determination process, the result of the special symbol lottery, the type of jackpot when the result is a big hit, and the like are determined based on the acquired random number, and stored in the RAM 103 as the preliminary determination information. Then, the CPU 101 sets a hold command including advance determination information to be transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the RAM 103.

  Subsequent to step S2, the CPU 101 executes a gate switch (SW) process (step S3). In the gate switch (SW) process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114, and if a detection signal is input, acquires the value of the normal symbol random number updated in the process of step S1. To do. Specifically, when the detection signal is input from the gate switch 114 (that is, when the game ball passes through the gate 15), the CPU 101 sets the normal symbol lottery holding number G to the upper limit value Gmax (for example, four times). If the determination result is affirmative, a normal symbol random number is acquired and stored in the RAM 103. On the other hand, if the number of holding times G is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Gmax, the CPU 101 ends the gate switch process without acquiring the normal symbol random number.

  Subsequent to step S3, the CPU 101 executes special symbol processing (step S4). Although details will be described later, in the special symbol process, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot, and the type of jackpot (the jackpot symbol) when it is a jackpot. Further, the CPU 101 executes a special symbol lottery using the random number obtained in the start port switch process in step S2, and displays the special symbols in a variable manner on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. The special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol lottery is stopped and displayed. Further, the CPU 101 sets various commands to be transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the RAM 103. The special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S4, the CPU 101 executes normal symbol processing (step S5). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 101 executes the normal symbol lottery using the normal symbol random number acquired in the gate switch process of step S3, displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45, and then displays the result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the auxiliary game flag is ON (that is, when the electric tulip 16 is currently operating), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol processing, while when the auxiliary game flag is OFF, The following processing is executed. That is, if the normal symbol is not fluctuating and the holding number G is 1 or more, the CPU 101 digests the normal symbol lottery holding ball. More specifically, the CPU 101 decrements the holding number G by 1, sets the normal symbol variation time according to the gaming state, and starts to vary the normal symbol. For example, when the gaming machine 1 is in the auxiliary gaming state (probability changing gaming state or short-time gaming state), the normal symbol variation time is set to 2 seconds, and when the gaming machine 1 is not in the auxiliary gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is 25 seconds. Set to. On the other hand, if the normal symbol is changing and the normal symbol change time set from the start of the change has elapsed, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol random number acquired in the gate switch process of step S3 is a value indicating winning. Determine. When the normal symbol random number is a value indicating winning, the CPU 101 stops displaying the normal symbol indicating winning on the normal symbol display 45, sets the auxiliary game flag to ON, and ends the normal symbol processing. On the other hand, when the normal symbol random number is not a value indicating winning, the CPU 101 stops displaying the normal symbol indicating defeat and ends the normal symbol processing.

  Subsequent to step S5, the CPU 101 executes a special winning opening process (step S6). In the special winning opening process of step S6, the CPU 101 determines that the special symbol lottery result in the special symbol process of step S4 is a big win (when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a symbol showing a big win). The prize winning opening 13A or the prize winning opening 13B is opened and closed via the prize winning opening control unit 116. For example, when 15R jackpot is won, a round in which the open state of the large winning opening 13A is maintained until ten game balls are won or until 30 seconds have elapsed from the opening is repeated 15 times. In addition, when the 2R jackpot is reached, the round in which the big winning opening 13A is opened for 0.1 second is repeated twice. When the rank-up jackpot (15R) is reached, the round in which the open state of the big winning opening 13B is maintained until 10 game balls are won or 30 seconds have elapsed from the opening is repeated 15 times. When the rank-up jackpot (8R) is reached, the round in which the open state of the big winning opening 13B is maintained until ten game balls are won or 30 seconds have elapsed from the opening is repeated eight times. Note that, in the rank-up jackpot (8R), the special winning opening 13B may be actually opened eight times or substantially eight times. In other words, in the rank-up jackpot (8R), after 10 rounds of game balls are won or the open state of the big winning opening 13B is maintained until 30 seconds have passed since the release (long open) is repeated eight times. The round (short opening) in which the big winning opening 13B is opened for 0.1 second may be performed seven times. In this case, since the opening time of the big winning opening 13B is short in the second half of the opening (short opening), it is difficult for the game ball to win the big winning opening 13B, and the player can effectively only have 8R winning balls. Cannot be acquired. In this way, in the special winning opening process, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big win, the CPU 101 opens the special winning opening 13A or the special winning opening 13B in a predetermined pattern according to the type of the big win. Play a jackpot game. Further, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a small hit, the CPU 101 opens and closes the grand prize winning opening 13A for one round, for example, 0.1 second × 2 times as one round.

  Further, in the special winning opening process in step S <b> 6, the CPU 101 sets various commands to be transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the RAM 103. For example, the CPU 101 sets a round start command indicating the start of each round in the RAM 103 when the special winning opening 13A or the special winning opening 13B is opened. Further, when ending the jackpot game, the CPU 101 sets an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game in the RAM 103.

  In addition, when the big hit game is finished in the big winning opening process of step S6, the CPU 101 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. Specifically, the CPU 101 shifts the gaming machine 1 to the probability change gaming state or shifts to the short-time gaming state according to the type of jackpot (hit jackpot symbol). For example, the CPU 101 shifts the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 to the probability-changing gaming state after 15R jackpot or rank-up jackpot (15R) jackpot game. Further, for example, the CPU 101 shifts the gaming machine 1 to the short-time gaming state after a 2R jackpot game or a rank-up jackpot (8R) jackpot game.

  Subsequent to step S6, the CPU 101 executes electric tulip processing (step S7). In the electric tulip process, the CPU 101 operates the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 16 via the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol process in step S5 is won. Specifically, when the auxiliary game flag is OFF, the CPU 101 ends the electric tulip process, while when the auxiliary game flag is ON (the normal symbol lottery was won in the normal symbol process of step S4). If), perform the following process: That is, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the electric tulip 16 is in operation. If the electric tulip 16 is not in operation, the CPU 101 sets the opening pattern of the electric tulip 16 according to the gaming state and performs the operation of the electric tulip 16. Start. For example, if the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the auxiliary gaming state, the CPU 101 sets the opening pattern of the electric tulip 16 to 1.8 seconds × 3 times and starts the operation of the electric tulip 16. Further, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is not the auxiliary gaming state, the CPU 101 sets the opening pattern of the electric tulip 16 to 0.1 second × 1 time and starts the operation of the electric tulip 16. On the other hand, if the electric tulip 16 is in operation, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation of the electric tulip 16 is completed. If completed, the auxiliary game flag is set to OFF and the electric tulip process is terminated. To do.

  Subsequent to step S7, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling payout of prize balls according to the prize (step S8). Specifically, when the game ball wins any of the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 13A, the big winning port 13B, and the normal winning port 14, the CPU 101 takes the winning place. Pay out as many award balls as you want. For example, the CPU 101 pays out three prize balls when a game ball wins the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12, and 10 prize balls when a game ball wins the big prize opening 13A. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 13B, 13 prize balls are paid out.

  Subsequent to step S8, the CPU 101 executes output processing (step S9). In the output process of step S9, the CPU 101 transmits various commands set in the RAM 103 to the effect control unit 130 in the start opening switch process of step S2, the special symbol process of step S4, the big winning opening process of step S6, and the like.

[Special symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 12 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process of step S4 in FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not a special game (during a big hit game or a small hit game) based on information stored in the RAM 103, for example (see FIG. 12). Step S401). If it is determined that a special game is being played (step S401: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the special game is not being played (step S401: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S402). Here, when it is determined that the special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner (step S402: NO), it is determined whether or not the holding number U2 of the second special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 103 is “1” or more. (Step S403) When it is determined that the number is “1” or more (Step S403: YES), “1” is subtracted from the holding number U2 to digest only one holding ball (Step S404).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the holding number U2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (the second special symbol lottery is not held) (step S403: NO), the number of the first special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 103 is stored. It is determined whether or not U1 is “1” or more (step S405). When it is determined that U1 is “1” or more (step S405: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of holdings U1 and 1 is held. Only digest (step S406). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S405 that the number of holds U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S405: NO), the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting command in the RAM 103 and ends the special symbol process shown in FIG.

  The CPU 101 executes jackpot determination processing following step S404 or step S406 (step S407). Hereinafter, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S501). Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit following the processing of step S404 in FIG. 12, the big hit random number (step S2 of step S2) related to the holding ball obtained by subtracting the holding number U2 in the processing of step S404. It is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the RAM 103 by the process matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102. Thus, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the second special symbol lottery is a big hit. On the other hand, when determining whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S406 in FIG. 12, the CPU 101 determines a big hit random number related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U1 in the process of step S406 (the RAM 103 in the process of step S2). Whether or not the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102 matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in the ROM 102. Thus, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the first special symbol lottery is a big hit.

  Here, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot (step S501: YES), the CPU 101 performs a symbol random number determination process based on the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the aforementioned jackpot random number. Is performed (step S502). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines which of the random numbers assigned to each of a plurality of types of jackpots stored in advance in the ROM 102 is the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2. To determine the type of jackpot. Then, the CPU 101 sets a jackpot symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type as setting information in the RAM 103 (step S503). In this embodiment, 15R jackpot, rank-up jackpot (15R), rank-up jackpot (8R), etc. are prepared as jackpot types.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the type of jackpot. The CPU 101 determines the jackpot type based on the value of the design random number (for example, changes in the range of 0 to 99) stored in step S2. As shown in FIG. 15, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, a 15R jackpot, a rank-up jackpot (15R), a rank-up jackpot (8R), an abrupt jackpot, 2R jackpot, etc. are prepared. The 15R jackpot is a jackpot that the jackpot 13A (lower attacker) opens 15 times (15R), and is a jackpot that shifts the gaming machine 1 to the probability change gaming state after the jackpot game. The rank-up jackpot (15R) is a jackpot that the jackpot 13B (right attacker) opens 15 times, and is a jackpot that shifts the gaming machine 1 to the probability change gaming state after the jackpot game. The rank-up jackpot (8R) is a jackpot that the jackpot 13B (right attacker) opens eight times, and is a jackpot that shifts the gaming machine 1 to the short-time gaming state after the jackpot game. In addition, the winning jackpot is a jackpot that the winning prize opening 13A (lower attacker) opens twice, and is a jackpot that shifts the gaming machine 1 to the probability changing gaming state after the jackpot game. The 2R jackpot is a jackpot in which the big winning opening 13A (lower attacker) is opened twice, and is a jackpot for shifting the gaming machine 1 to the short-time gaming state after the jackpot game. In each of the winning jackpot and 2R jackpot, the winning prize opening 13A is opened twice, and the opening pattern (for example, 0.1 second × 2 times) is the same. For this reason, the player cannot determine whether the type of jackpot is a 2R jackpot or an abrupt jackpot in the opening pattern of the jackpot 13A.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the result of the special symbol lottery is jackpot, the type of jackpot is determined by lottery using symbol random numbers, and the ratio at which each jackpot is determined is predetermined. In the symbol random number determination process in step S502, the type of jackpot is determined using the table shown in FIG. In step S503, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is set in the RAM 103 as setting information.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that it is not a big win (step S501: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a small win (step S504). The ROM 102 stores a winning value that is a small hit in advance, and the CPU 101 determines the result of the special symbol lottery based on whether or not the big winning random number stored in the RAM 103 matches the winning value for the small hit. Whether or not is a small hit. If it is a small hit (step S504: YES), the CPU 101 sets a small hit symbol representing a small hit in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S505).

  On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss (that is, neither a big win nor a small win (step S504: NO)), a lost symbol indicating that the special symbol lottery has been lost is stored in the RAM 103 as setting information. Setting is made (step S506).

  After the process of step S503, the process of step S505, or the process of step S506, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination process and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 12, following the jackpot determination process in step S407, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern setting process (step S408). Hereinafter, the variation pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 is a jackpot (step S510). When the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination process in step S407 (step S510: YES), the CPU 101 selects a variation pattern table for jackpot according to the type of jackpot (step S511). For example, in the jackpot determination process in step S407, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot and the type of jackpot is a 15R jackpot, the CPU 101 selects the 15R jackpot variation pattern table (see FIG. 16A). To do. For example, when it is determined that the type of jackpot is a rank-up jackpot, the CPU 101 selects a rank-up jackpot variation pattern table (see FIG. 16B). The rank-up jackpot variation pattern table is selected when the jackpot type is rank-up jackpot (15R) or rank-up jackpot (8R). Further, when the type of jackpot is the sudden jackpot or 2R jackpot, the CPU 101 selects a variation pattern table corresponding to these jackpots.

  After selecting the variation pattern table corresponding to the type of jackpot in step S511, the CPU 101 sets the selected variation pattern table for jackpot in the RAM 103 (step S512).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot determination process in step S407 is not a jackpot (step S510: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot is determined (step S513). When it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a small win (step S513: YES), the CPU 101 sets a small hit variation pattern table (step S514).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 is neither big hit nor small hit (step S513: NO), that is, when it is determined that the game is lost in the big hit determination process of step S407, the reach random number determination process is performed (step S515). In the reach random number determination process, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the reach random number stored in the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process matches a value stored in the ROM 102 in advance. Based on the determination result, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a reach effect is to be performed (step S516). If the CPU 101 determines that a reach effect is to be performed (step S516: YES), the CPU 101 sets a reach variation pattern table (step S517). If the CPU 101 determines that the reach effect is not performed (step S516: NO), the CPU 101 sets a variation pattern table for loss (step S518).

  Here, the variation pattern table is a table in which a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance and random numbers of variation pattern random numbers are associated with each other, and stored in the ROM 102 in advance. The variation pattern indicates a pattern in which the special symbol varies, and a variation time of the special symbol (for example, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.) is set for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 16A is a diagram illustrating an example of a 15R jackpot variation pattern table. FIG. 16B is a diagram illustrating an example of a rank-up jackpot variation pattern table. FIG. 16C is a diagram illustrating an example of a reach variation pattern table. FIG. 16D is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern table for loss.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, the 15R jackpot variation pattern table stores a plurality of variation patterns (variation patterns when special symbols vary) according to the type of jackpot. For example, in the 15R jackpot variation pattern table, a variation pattern A1 (variation time 60 seconds) and a variation pattern A2 (variation time 90 seconds) are stored. Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, the variation pattern table for rank-up jackpot variation pattern B1 (variation time 60 seconds) and variation pattern B2 (variation time 90 seconds) are stored. Further, as shown in FIG. 16C, the reach variation pattern table includes a variation pattern A11 (variation time 60 seconds), a variation pattern A12 (variation time 90 seconds), a variation pattern B11 (variation time 60 seconds), A variation pattern B12 (variation time 90 seconds) is stored. Also, as shown in FIG. 16D, the variation pattern table for loss stores a variation pattern 100 (variation time 8 seconds), and when the variation pattern table for loss is set, the variation pattern 100 (variation time 8 seconds) is selected.

  Although not shown, the ROM 102 stores in advance the variation pattern table for small hits, the variation pattern table for sudden hits, and the variation pattern table for 2R big hits.

  Each variation pattern table is prepared with a large number of variation patterns in addition to the variation patterns.

  After the processing of step S512, step S514, step S517, or step S518, the CPU 101 performs variation pattern random number determination processing (step S519). Specifically, in step S519, the CPU 101 uses the set variation pattern table to store the jackpot random number (the jackpot random number used in the determination process in step S407) in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above jackpot random number. A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number. For example, when the 15R jackpot variation pattern table is set, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern random number stored in the RAM 103 in step S2 is equal to the random number value stored in the table, A variation pattern corresponding to a random value equal to the variation pattern random number is selected. For example, when the variation pattern table for 15R jackpot shown in FIG. 16A is selected, when the variation pattern random number (which varies from 0 to 99) is 20, the CPU 101 selects the variation pattern A1.

  In this way, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the variation pattern random number acquired in step S2 and the variation pattern table set according to the type of jackpot. The determined variation pattern is set in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S520). After the process of step S520, the CPU 101 ends the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 14, and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 12, following the processing of step S408, the CPU 101 shows the symbol setting information set in step S407, the variation pattern setting information set in step S408, and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A change start command including information and the like is generated and set in the RAM 103 (step S409). This variation start command is a command for instructing execution of the effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG.

  Subsequent to the process in step S409, the CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the setting information included in the variation start command set in the step S409 (step S410), and measures the variation time. Start (step S411). The special symbol variation display is performed using the second special symbol display 42 when the processing of steps S407 to S409 is performed subsequent to the processing of step S404, and is performed following the processing of step S406. In the case of failure, the first special symbol display 41 is used.

  When the CPU 101 determines “YES” in the process of step S402 or when the process of step S411 is executed, the CPU 101 performs the change corresponding to the change pattern set in the process of step S408 from the start of the measurement of the change time in step S411. It is determined whether time has passed (step S412).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S412: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation stop command for notifying that the variation display of the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 103 (step S413). The started variation display of the special symbol is terminated (step S414), and the measured variation time is reset (step S415). Thereby, in the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the symbols corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination processing in step S407 (a jackpot symbol, a small bonus symbol, a lost symbol, etc. according to the type of jackpot) ) Is stopped and the result of the special symbol lottery is notified. The change stop command set in the process of step S413 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 of FIG.

  After the process of step S415, the CPU 101 executes a stop process (step S416). In the stop process, the CPU 101, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the short-time gaming state, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss, the remaining short-time number (remaining number of auxiliary games) is only 1. Reduce processing. In the stop process, the CPU 101 sets an opening command in the RAM 103 when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. The opening command is a command for causing the effect control unit 130 to execute an opening effect indicating that the jackpot game is started, and the command is performed by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG. 130.

  If “YES” is determined in step S401, “NO” is determined in step S405, “NO” is determined in step S412, or if the process of step S416 is performed, the CPU 101 The special symbol process is terminated, and the normal symbol process of step S5 in FIG. 11 is executed.

  Next, details of the effect control based on various commands from the above-described game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the effect control process performed in the effect control unit 130. The various effects described above are controlled by the effect control unit 130, the image sound control unit 140, the lamp control unit 150, and the like, and are displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 or sound is output from the speaker 24. In the following description, it is assumed that the processing shown in FIG. 17 is performed by the effect control unit 130, but part or all of the processing shown in FIG. 17 is performed by the effect control unit 130, the image sound control unit 140, and the lamp control unit 150. It may be executed in any case. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 17 every predetermined time (for example, 3 milliseconds) by interruption.

  In step S1001, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a variation start command (see step S409 in FIG. 12) has been received from the game control unit 100. When the change start command is received (step S1001: YES), the CPU 131 executes the process of step S1002. On the other hand, when the CPU 131 does not receive the change start command (step S1001: NO), the CPU 131 executes the process of step S1005.

  In step S1002, the CPU 131 analyzes the received change start command. Next, in step S1003, the CPU 131 executes an effect determination process.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 18, the details of the effect determination process in step S1003 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the effect determination process in step S1003 in FIG.

  In step S1101, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 determines whether an effect switching condition is satisfied. For example, the CPU 131 determines that the effect switching condition is satisfied when the date and time indicated by the RTC 134 is after a predetermined date and time. On the other hand, when the date and time indicated by the RTC 134 is before the predetermined date and time, the CPU 131 determines that the effect switching condition is not satisfied. If the effect switching condition is satisfied (step S1101: YES), the CPU 131 next executes the process of step S1102. If the effect switching condition is not satisfied (step S1101: NO), the CPU 131 next executes the process of step S1103.

  Note that the effect switching condition used in the determination process in step S1101 may be any condition. For example, as described above, when the number of continuations when the jackpot continues is a predetermined number or more, it may be determined that the effect switching condition is satisfied. Further, the CPU 131 satisfies the effect switching condition when an operation for effect switching (for example, an operation using the effect key 27 or a switching operation with respect to another changeover switch) is performed by the player or the hall clerk. May be determined.

  In step S1102, the CPU 131 selects the effect determination table 2 because the effect switching condition is satisfied. On the other hand, the CPU 131 selects the effect determination table 1 because the effect switching condition is not satisfied in step S1103. After the process of step S1102 or step S1103, the CPU 131 executes the process of step S1104.

  In step S1104, the CPU 131 determines an effect to be executed based on the selected effect determination table and the variation pattern. Specifically, the CPU 131 determines an effect to be executed based on the variation pattern included in the variation start command from the game control unit 100, using the effect determination table selected in step S1102 or step S1103.

  FIG. 19A is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect determination table 1 selected when the effect switching condition is not satisfied. FIG. 19B is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect determination table 2 that is selected when the effect switching condition is satisfied.

  The effect determination table is a table for determining an effect to be executed, and is stored in advance in the ROM 132 of the effect control unit 130. The CPU 131 determines an effect to be executed by lottery using the selected effect determination table. For example, in the RAM 133 of the effect control unit 130, an effect random number (change from 0 to 99, for example) for effect determination is stored, and the effect random number is updated each time the effect control process shown in FIG. 17 is executed. Is done. The CPU 131 determines an effect to be executed depending on whether or not the value of the effect random number is equal to the random number value stored in the effect determination table 1.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the result of the special symbol lottery included in the variation start command from the game control unit 100 is 15R big hit, the variation pattern included in the variation start command is the variation pattern A1. In such a case, the effect A1 (winning effect) or the effect A2 (winning effect) is determined by the value of the effect random number. Further, when the variation pattern included in the variation start command is the variation pattern A2, the effect A3 (winning effect) is determined. Each of these effects is an effect that causes the player to expect 15R jackpot, and is an effect classified as the above-described effect A. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, each of these effects is an effect (winning effect) in which a predetermined character 52, an enemy character 53, and the like appear and fight, and as a result, the predetermined character 52 wins. The production A1 and the production A2 are the production of the production time according to the variation pattern A1 (60 seconds), and the production A3 is the production of the production time according to the variation pattern A2 (90 seconds).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the result of the special symbol lottery included in the received variation start command is a rank-up jackpot, when the variation pattern included in the variation start command is the variation pattern B1, Effect B1 (winning effect) or effect B2 (winning effect) is determined by the value of the effect random number. Further, when the variation pattern included in the variation start command is the variation pattern B2, the effect B3 (winning effect) is determined. Each of these effects is an effect that causes the player to expect a rank-up jackpot and is classified as effect B described above. For example, in each of these effects, as shown in FIG. 6, an X symbol appears (and a predetermined character or item may appear), and the X symbol stops in the middle of three symbols. As a result, the X symbol stops in the middle (winning effect). The production B1 and the production B2 are the production of the production time according to the variation pattern B1 (60 seconds), and the production B3 is the production of the production time according to the variation pattern B2 (90 seconds).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the result of the special symbol lottery included in the received variation start command is a loss, if the variation pattern included in the variation start command is the variation pattern A11, the production A1 (Lose production) or production A2 (Loss production) is determined. When the variation pattern included in the variation start command is the variation pattern A12, the effect A3 (losing effect) is determined. The effect A1 (losing effect) is an effect similar to the effect A1 (winning effect), but the result of the effect is different. For example, when the effect A1 (winning effect) is executed, a state where a predetermined character 52 and an enemy character 53 fight is displayed as shown in FIG. 5, and the character 52 wins the enemy character 53 as a result of the fight. An effect to perform (winning effect) is performed. On the other hand, when the effect A1 (losing effect) is executed, a situation in which the character 52 and the enemy character 53 fight similarly is displayed, but the effect that the character 52 is defeated by the enemy character 53 as a result of the fight. (Loose effect) is performed. Similarly, the effect A2 (losing effect) is an effect similar to the effect A2 (winning effect), and the results of the effects are different from each other. Further, the effect A3 (losing effect) is an effect similar to the effect A3 (winning effect), and the results of the effects are different from each other. Here, when “production A1” is described, “production A1 (winning production)” or “production A1 (losing production)” is indicated (the same applies to other productions A2 and the like). When the effect A1 is executed, an effect in which the character 52 and the enemy character 53 fight as described above is performed, and until the result is displayed, the effect being executed is the effect A1 (winning effect). The player cannot recognize whether it is production A1 (losing production).

  Further, when the variation pattern included in the variation start command from the game control unit 100 is the variation pattern B11, the effect B1 (losing effect) or the effect B2 (losing effect) is determined. When the variation pattern included in the variation start command is the variation pattern B12, the effect B3 (losing effect) is determined. The effect B1 (losing effect) is an effect similar to the effect B1 (winning effect), and the result is different from the effect B1 (winning effect). For example, when the effect B1 (losing effect) is executed, as shown in FIG. 6, an X symbol appears and an effect is made to expect the X symbol to stop in the middle. An effect (losing effect) in which other symbols stop without stopping the symbol in the middle is performed. Similarly, the effect B2 (losing effect) is an effect similar to the effect B2 (winning effect), and the results of the effects are different from each other. Further, the effect B3 (losing effect) is an effect similar to the effect B3 (winning effect), and the results of the effects are different from each other.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the effect determination table 2 is selected, that is, when the effect switching condition is satisfied, the effect determined is different. Specifically, when the result of the special symbol lottery included in the received variation start command is 15R jackpot, if the variation pattern included in the variation start command is the variation pattern A1, the effect B1 (winning effect ) Or effect B2 (winning effect) is determined by the value of the effect random number. Similarly, when the variation pattern is the variation pattern A2, the effect B3 (winning effect) is determined. Further, when the result of the special symbol lottery included in the received variation start command is a rank-up jackpot, if the variation pattern included in the variation start command is the variation pattern B1, the production A1 (winning production) or Effect A2 (winning effect) is determined. Further, when the variation pattern included in the variation start command is the variation pattern B2, the effect A3 (winning effect) is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the result of the special symbol lottery included in the received variation start command is a loss, when the variation pattern included in the variation start command is the variation pattern A11, the production B1 (Lose production) or production B2 (Loss production) is determined. Similarly, when the variation pattern included in the variation start command is the variation pattern A12, the effect B3 (losing effect) is determined. When the variation pattern included in the variation start command is variation pattern B11, the effect A1 (losing effect) or the effect A2 (losing effect) is determined, and the variation pattern included in the variation start command is the variation pattern B12. In such a case, the effect A3 (losing effect) is determined.

  Thus, even when the same variation start command (variation pattern) is received from the game control unit 100, the case where the effect switching condition is satisfied is different from the case where the effect switching condition is not satisfied. The production is decided.

  As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, even when the result of the special symbol lottery is lost, the effect A and the effect B are switched with respect to the received variation pattern. That is, when the variation pattern A11 is received, when the effect switching condition is not satisfied, for example, the effect A1 (losing effect) is executed, and when the effect switching condition is satisfied, for example, the effect B1 (losing effect). ) Is executed. Thereby, before and after effect switching, the reliability of the jackpot when a certain effect is executed (the probability of winning a jackpot when a certain effect is executed) changes.

  That is, when a certain effect is executed, the probability that the special symbol is stopped and displayed and the jackpot is set in advance. For example, when the production A3 is executed, it is set in advance so as to be a big hit with a probability of 40%, or when the production B3 is executed, it is preset so as to be a big hit with a probability of 60%. In this case, in the case where the effect switching condition is not satisfied, when the effect A3 is executed, a 15R jackpot is obtained with a probability of 40%, and when the effect B3 is executed, the rank is jackpot with a probability of 60%. On the other hand, in the case where the effect switching condition is satisfied, when the effect A3 is executed, the rank-up jackpot is obtained with a probability of 60%, and when the effect B3 is executed, the bonus is 15R with a probability of 40%.

  In other embodiments, when the result of the special symbol lottery is lost, the effect may not be switched. That is, the effect for the loss variation pattern may not be switched by the establishment of the effect switching condition.

  CPU131 complete | finishes the effect determination process shown in FIG. 18 after the process of step S1104.

  Returning to FIG. 17, in step S <b> 1004, the CPU 131 starts executing the effect determined in the process of step S <b> 1003. Specifically, the CPU 131 transmits a command for starting execution of the effect to the image sound control unit 140, and the image sound control unit 140 executes the effect according to the command. More specifically, the image sound control unit 140 reproduces a video effect according to the effect determined by the effect control unit 130 among the plurality of video effects stored in the ROM 142. As a result, the decorative pattern 51 is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 or the above-described effects are displayed. In addition, the effect control unit 130 transmits a command corresponding to the determined effect to the lamp control unit 150. In response to the command, the lamp control unit 150 operates the movable accessory 7 in a predetermined pattern, and causes the frame lamp 25 and the panel lamp 8 to emit light in a predetermined pattern.

  Next, in step S1005, the CPU 131 determines whether or not a variable stop command (see step S413 in FIG. 12) has been received from the game control unit 100. When receiving the change stop command, the CPU 131 executes the process of step S1006. On the other hand, when the CPU 131 does not receive the change stop command, the CPU 131 ends the process shown in FIG.

  In step S <b> 1006, the CPU 131 ends the effect that is being executed and stops the moving image effect of the liquid crystal display 5.

  Next, in step S <b> 1007, the CPU 131 performs a final display of the decorative symbol 51. Specifically, the CPU 131 stops and displays the decorative symbol 51 in a display mode according to the result of the special symbol lottery according to the received change stop command. More specifically, when the result of the special symbol lottery is 15R jackpot, the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed in a state where three seven symbols are arranged. In addition, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a rank-up jackpot, three symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where the X symbol is stopped on the middle symbol. As a result, an image in which the decorative symbol 51 is stopped as shown in FIG. 5D or FIG. 6D is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. Note that the decorative symbol 51 to be stopped and displayed does not change even when the above-described effect switching condition is satisfied or not. That is, the decorative symbols 51 that are stopped and displayed are fixed according to the type of jackpot.

  For example, when the effect switching condition is satisfied, if the result of the special symbol lottery is a rank-up jackpot, the effect A (the effect in which two symbols are arranged and the middle symbol fluctuates) is executed. In this case, immediately before receiving the variable stop command in step S1005, for example, as shown in FIG. 5C, a state in which the character 52 defeats the enemy character 53 is displayed, and 7 symbols are displayed in the lower right of the screen. A decorative pattern 51 in which three are arranged may be displayed. In this case, the decorative symbol 51 is displayed in a state where it slightly fluctuates up and down, for example (semi-stopped state), without completely stopping. Then, at the timing when the change stop command is received from the game control unit 100, the screen is switched, and as shown in FIG. 6 (d), the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed with the X symbol displayed on the middle symbol. (Stopped). Alternatively, when the effect switching condition is satisfied and the rank-up jackpot is reached, after the effect A is executed, a state in which the character 52 has won the enemy character 53 immediately before receiving the change stop command is displayed. (FIG. 5C), the decorative symbol 51 in a state where the X symbol is stopped (semi-stopped state) may be displayed in the middle symbol on the lower right of the screen. Then, at the timing when the variable stop command is received, the screen is switched, and the decorative symbol 51 in a state where the X symbol is stopped (stopped state) in the middle symbol may be stopped and displayed as shown in FIG.

  In addition to the processing shown in FIG. 17, the effect control unit 130 performs an opening effect in response to receiving an opening command (step S416 in FIG. 12) indicating that a jackpot game is started, In response to receiving the hold command including the determination information (step S2 in FIG. 11), an effect corresponding to the prior determination result is executed. In addition, when receiving the customer waiting command (step S405 in FIG. 12) from the game control unit 100, the effect control unit 130 receives the change start command until a predetermined time elapses after receiving the customer waiting command. If there is not, the customer waiting effect is executed. This is the end of the effect control process shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the predetermined switching condition is satisfied, the effect is switched, and the effect performed for a certain variation pattern is switched. Specifically, when the effect switching condition (for example, the current date and time is after a predetermined date) is not satisfied, if the result of the special symbol lottery is 15R jackpot, the variation start of the special symbol Production A is performed in response to the performance, and Production B is performed when the rank is a big hit. On the other hand, in the case where the effect switching condition is satisfied, if the result of the special symbol lottery is 15R jackpot, the effect B is performed in response to the start of variation of the special symbol, and if it is a rank-up jackpot, Production A is performed. In this case, the stop mode of the decorative symbol 51 cannot be switched. Thereby, it is possible to easily recognize the type of jackpot without getting the player bored.

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In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, The following forms may be sufficient.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, there are a plurality of types of jackpots, and it is expected that the stage A will be a 15R jackpot (the jackpot 13A is opened) and a rank-up jackpot (the jackpot 13B is opened). Production B to be performed was prepared. In other embodiments, the type of jackpot is not limited to the above, and any type may be used. For example, a probabilistic jackpot that becomes a probabilistic gaming state after a jackpot game and a short-time jackpot that becomes a short-time gaming state after the jackpot game are prepared. The production may be expected to become. In addition, a number of jackpots (for example, jackpot with 100 hours and jackpots with 50 hours and hours) are provided, and the corresponding jackpots are different. An effect may be prepared. That is, for example, the effect A may be an effect that expects to be a jackpot with 100 times and the effect B may be an effect that expects to be a jackpot with 50 times. Also, for example, jackpots with different numbers of rounds are prepared, stage A is an stage that expects the number of rounds to be a jackpot of N times, stage B is an stage that expects the number of rounds to be a jackpot of M times It may be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, two large winning openings are prepared, but one large winning opening may be provided. In this case, two jackpot games with different winning opening opening patterns (opening times and opening times) may be prepared.

  As described above, a plurality of types of jackpots are prepared, and as the jackpot type, the type of game during the jackpot game may be different, or the game state to be transferred after the jackpot game may be different. Moreover, multiple types of jackpots may be comprised by these combinations. That is, a first jackpot game (first special game) and a second jackpot game (second special game) may be prepared. Then, an effect A that expects a first jackpot game (an effect corresponding to the first jackpot game) and an effect B (an effect corresponding to the second jackpot game) that expects a second jackpot game may be prepared. In such a case, when the effect switching condition is satisfied, the effect A and the effect B are switched.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the type of jackpot was determined based on the design random number acquired together with the jackpot random number when the game ball won the start opening (11 or 12). In other embodiments, the jackpot type may be determined by other methods. For example, the condition is established when the jackpot random number acquired in response to the winning of the game ball at the start opening is a value indicating the jackpot, and when the condition is satisfied, the game ball is inserted into the predetermined winning opening. The winning type may be determined by winning.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it was determined whether the date which RTC134 shows as an example of production | presentation switching conditions is after a predetermined date. In other embodiments, any effect switching condition may be used. For example, the effect switching condition may be satisfied when a switching operation is performed by the player, or the effect switching condition is satisfied when the number of jackpots is stored and the number of jackpots is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. It may be a thing.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the current date and time is after a predetermined date and time. However, in other embodiments, the date when the gaming machine 1 is introduced is stored in a nonvolatile memory or the like. The production may be switched on condition that a predetermined period has elapsed from the date.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the effect was switched at a certain timing, in other embodiment, switching of an effect may be performed repeatedly. For example, the production may be switched every time a certain time elapses.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the effect performed with respect to the change start command from the game control part 100 was switched according to the success or failure of effect switch conditions. In other embodiments, the selected effect may be switched in response to a predetermined command (effect command related to effect control) from the game control unit 100. For example, the effect performed in response to the opening command from the game control unit 100 may be switched according to the success or failure of the effect switching condition.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the effect (moving image effect) performed in the liquid crystal display 5 was switched. In another embodiment, the effect pattern of the effect consisting of the effect by the movable accessory 7, the effect by the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 25, and a combination thereof may be switched.

  Further, the effects A and B in the above embodiment are merely examples, and any effects may be executed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the decoration symbol 51 was stopped and displayed by the predetermined | prescribed aspect according to the kind of jackpot irrespective of the success or failure of production | presentation switching conditions. In another embodiment, the display mode when the decorative symbol 51 is stopped may be switched depending on the success or failure of the effect switching condition. For example, before the effect switching, when the first jackpot is achieved, the effect A is executed and the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed in the first mode (for example, a mode in which three seven symbols are arranged). In some cases, the effect B is executed and the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed in the second mode (for example, the mode in which the X symbol stops in the middle symbol). After the effect switching, when the first jackpot is achieved, the effect B is executed and the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed in the second mode, and when it is the second jackpot, the effect A is executed and the first In this manner, the decorative pattern 51 is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is also applicable to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

[Configuration of gaming machine according to the present invention and its effects]
As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention may have the following configuration. The parentheses are merely examples.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a hit judging means for making a hit judgment in response to the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning of a game ball at a start opening), and a symbol (special symbol) as a symbol indicator (first special symbol). The symbol display control means for displaying the result of the hit determination by causing the symbol display 41 or the like to be displayed in a variable manner and then stopping the display, and when the determination result by the hit determination means is a win, the symbol is stopped and displayed. After being played, special game control means for controlling any one of the first special game (15R jackpot game) and the second special game (rank-up jackpot game), and directing based on the result of the hit determination An effect command generating means for generating a command (variation start command) and the effect command are acquired, and the symbol is variably displayed according to the acquired effect command. Production control means (production control unit 130) that controls the production performed, the first production (production A) that expects the first special game to be performed, and the second special game are performed. An effect storage means for storing the second effect (effect B) that expects the image to be generated, and a switching determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined switching condition is satisfied, wherein the effect control means includes the switching determination means. In the case where the determination result by is negative, the first effect is executed when the first effect command is acquired, the second effect is executed when the second effect command is acquired, and the determination result by the switching determination means Is positive, the second effect is executed when the first effect command is acquired, and the first effect is executed when the second effect command is acquired.

  According to the above configuration, the first effect corresponding to the first special game and the second effect corresponding to the second special game are prepared, and if the switching condition is not satisfied, the first effect is generated according to the first effect command. The effect is executed, and the second effect is executed in response to the second effect command. On the other hand, when the switching condition is satisfied, the second effect is executed according to the first effect command, and the first effect is executed according to the second effect command. Thereby, an effect can be switched with respect to the same effect command, and it can make it hard to get tired of a player. That is, when the effect is not switched, the first effect is executed in response to the reception of the first effect command, and when the effect is switched, according to the reception of the first effect command. The second effect can be executed. Therefore, the combination of the effect to be executed and the special game to be performed can be switched, and the player can be prevented from getting bored.

  In another configuration, the hit determination means determines whether the first special game is controlled or whether the second special game is controlled in response to the predetermined condition being satisfied. The effect command generating means generates the first effect command when the first special game is about to be controlled, and generates the second effect when the second special game is about to be controlled. A command is generated, and the effect control means changes the decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol in response to the start of variation of the symbol, stops the symbol after the symbol is stopped and displays the determination result by the switching determination unit. Regardless, the decorative design may be stopped in the first mode when the first production command is acquired, and the decorative design may be stopped in the second mode when the second production command is acquired.

  According to the above configuration, if the first special game is about to be executed before the effect is switched, the first effect is executed and the decorative symbols are stopped in the first mode, and the second special game is executed. In the case of being executed, the second effect is executed and the decorative design is stopped in the second mode. On the other hand, after the effect is switched, when the first special game is executed, the second effect is executed and the decorative symbols are stopped in the first mode, and the second special game is executed. In this case, the first effect is executed and the decorative design is stopped in the second mode. Thereby, before and after the effect switching, the relationship between the special game to be executed and the decorative symbols to be stopped can be maintained, and the game can be surprised and the player can be prevented from being confused. .

  In another configuration, the first effect is an effect indicating that the decorative design is stopped in the first aspect, and the second effect is to stop the decorative design in the second aspect. It may be an effect indicating that.

  According to the above configuration, the effect executed in accordance with the change of the symbol can be associated with the mode in which the decorative symbol stops, and an unexpectedness can be given when the symbol is stopped by switching the effect. That is, when the first effect is performed, if the effect is switched while the player is expecting that the decorative symbol stops and the first special game is performed in the first mode, In this manner, the decorative symbol stops and the second special game is played. Contrary to the player's prediction, it is possible to change the relationship between the effect to be performed and the decoration symbols to be stopped and the effect to be executed thereafter, which can give the player an unexpected feeling, You can avoid getting bored.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Liquid crystal display 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 13A Large winning opening 13B Large winning opening 100 Game control part 130 Production control part 51 Decoration design

Claims (3)

A hit judging means for making a hit judgment in response to the establishment of a predetermined condition;
A symbol display control means for displaying the result of the hit determination by causing the symbol display to variably display the symbol and then displaying the stop;
Special game control means for controlling any one of the first special game and the second special game after the symbol is stopped and displayed when the result of the determination by the hit determination means is a win;
Effect command generating means for generating an effect command based on the result of the hit determination;
An effect control unit that acquires the effect command and controls an effect executed while the symbol is variably displayed according to the acquired effect command;
Effect storage means for storing a first effect for expecting the first special game to be performed and a second effect for expecting the second special game to be performed;
Switching determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined switching condition is satisfied,
The production control means includes
When the determination result by the switching determination means is negative, the first effect is executed when the first effect command is acquired, and the second effect is executed when the second effect command is acquired,
In a case where the determination result by the switching determination unit is affirmative, the second effect is executed when the first effect command is acquired, and the first effect is executed when the second effect command is acquired. Machine. The hit determination means determines whether the first special game is controlled or whether the second special game is controlled in response to the predetermined condition being satisfied,
The effect command generating means generates the first effect command when the first special game is about to be controlled, and generates the second effect command when the second special game is about to be controlled. Generate
The production control means includes
The decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol is varied according to the variation start of the symbol and stopped after the symbol is stopped and displayed,
Regardless of the determination result by the switching determination means, when the first effect command is acquired, the decoration symbol is stopped in the first mode, and when the second effect command is acquired, the decoration is displayed in the second mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol is stopped. The first effect is an effect indicating that the decorative design is stopped in the first mode,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the second effect is an effect indicating that the decorative symbol is stopped in the second mode.

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