JP5384221B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a notice effect that repeats a predetermined number of variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols displayed on a display control unit in accordance with a lottery result of a jackpot lottery.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board wins a specific start opening, a random number is obtained at the start winning timing under the control of the main control board, and the random number matches a predetermined jackpot random number In this case, pachinko gaming machines are widely used in which a special symbol is stopped with a symbol indicating a jackpot and the game is shifted to a jackpot gaming state.

  Such a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect control board that performs an effect upon receiving the result of the determination of the jackpot random number by the main control board. The effect control board controls an image display unit provided in the center of the game board and moves, for example, three rows of effect symbols (numbers, characters, symbols, etc.) from top to bottom in accordance with the special symbol variation display. The display is changed as follows. Then, in the case of a big hit, the image display unit is controlled so that the same or related effect symbols are arranged on a certain line (effective line).

  An effect control board is known that gradually increases a player's expectation by executing a notice effect using a predetermined character image or the like and then shifting to a reach effect. The reach effect is an effect in which, for example, after two identical symbols are arranged on the effective line, only the last effect symbol is changed, the effect time is longer than usual, and the degree of expectation for jackpot is increased. As the notice effect, there is a continuous change display effect that starts changing again when a specific symbol called a chance eye is stopped and displayed, and performs a series of effects over a plurality of change displays.

  Furthermore, in recent years, a game machine has been provided with a production button for accepting an operation from a player, and the content of the production is changed by the player pressing the production button during the game, thereby improving the gameability. Is also increasing. For example, for such a gaming machine, an upper limit value is set for the meter value of the expected value meter displayed when a reach action occurs, depending on the type of variation pattern at that time, and the meter is displayed each time the effect button is pressed. Some control is performed so that the meter value that increases as the value increases does not exceed the upper limit value (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2007-136045 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technique, it is difficult to understand how the player's operation is reflected in the production, so that there are cases where the player does not actively operate the production button. For such a player, it is difficult to raise the consciousness of participation in the game by operating the effect button, and there is a problem that the player is bored. In some cases, a player who is bored with the game quits the game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a game's interest by improving a player's consciousness of participation in a game and capable of playing for a long time in order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the conventional technology. To do.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special game determination unit that determines whether or not to perform a special game when the start condition is satisfied, and a determination result by the special game determination unit after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on a predetermined symbol display unit. And a special game advantageous to the player after the symbol display control means stops and displays the symbol when it is determined that the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be performed. The special game executing means for performing the effect and the effect of performing the effect symbol variation effect comprising the effect symbol variation display and the stop display in the predetermined effect symbol display means when the symbol display control means is variably displayed. An execution means and an operation means operable by the player, wherein the effect execution means changes the effect symbol in a special variation display mode. Based on the determination result by the special effect execution means for performing the special effect to be displayed and the special game determination means, it is determined whether or not to perform the pseudo continuous notice effect that performs the change display and stop display of the effect symbol a plurality of times. When it is determined by the pseudo continuous notice determining unit and the pseudo continuous notice determining unit that the pseudo continuous notice effect is to be performed, the pseudo continuous notice effect executing unit that performs the pseudo continuous notice effect and the pseudo continuous notice effect executing unit. A notice effect execution means capable of performing a predetermined notice effect for each variable display of the effect symbol in the pseudo continuous notice effect when the pseudo continuous notice effect is performed, The notice effect executing means is for changing the one of the effect symbols in the pseudo continuous notice effect by the pseudo continuous notice effect executing means. Based on the operation determination means for determining whether or not the operation means has been operated when the display is performed, the determination result by the operation determination means and the determination result by the special game determination means, the execution of the special game The stage notice effect specifying means for specifying either the low stage notice effect at which the special game is unlikely to be performed or the higher stage notice effect higher than the low stage notice effect, and the stage notice effect specifying means are specified. Stage announcement effect executing means for performing the low stage announcement effect or the high stage announcement effect, and the stage notice effect specifying means is performed by the pseudo continuous notice effect executing means by the stage notice effect executing means. When the low-level notice effect is specified with respect to the change display of the previous effect symbol among the multiple display variations of the effect symbol If the operation determining means determines that the operation means has been operated with respect to the effect symbol change display after the previous effect symbol change display, the high-level notice effect is specified. The high-level notice effect is not specified unless it is determined by the operation determination means that the operation means has been operated.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, a plurality of variations are performed on a lottery result of one jackpot lottery, and in a series of performances in which a notice effect is performed for each variation, the player's awareness of participation in the game is increased. There is an effect that the fun of the game can be improved by increasing.

1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment; It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine concerning Embodiment 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the functional structure of an effect control part. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the start port SW process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern table for jackpots. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern table for deviation | shift. It is a flowchart which shows the production timer interruption process which a production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation selection process which an production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the change effect pattern selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation production pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the last step number selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a step-up pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of effect button process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the image / sound command reception process which an image / sound control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the step-up notice displayed on an image display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing chart of a pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation selection process which an production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of effect button process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the image / sound command reception process which an image / sound control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the step-up pattern selection process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the effect button process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the button effective period process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the start port SW process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the preliminary determination process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the change effect pattern selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the change effect pattern selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the continuous jackpot lottery table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the continuous notice lottery table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation production pattern table for final fluctuations. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation production pattern table (continuous notice flag ON). It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation production pattern table (continuous notice flag OFF). It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the effect button process which an effect supervision part performs.

  Exemplary embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 292 in FIG. 2) is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103.

  The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is used. A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are disposed below the image display unit 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning. In addition, in a holding ball state where a plurality of game balls have won at the first starting port 105, if a gaming ball wins at the second starting port 106, the first starting port 105 has priority over the holding ball by winning. 2 The design of the reserved ball is changed by winning a prize at the starting port 106.

  An electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid (see reference numeral 231 in FIG. 2) provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the left side of the image display unit 104. The gate 108 is not limited to the left side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104, and may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the game area 103.

  The above-described image display unit 104 has a plurality of (for example, three) design effects (hereinafter referred to as “production designs”) when a game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 (at the time of start winning). The variable display is started and stopped after a predetermined period. At this time, for example, if the production symbol is stopped with a specific combination (for example, “777”), a big hit state is obtained. A big prize opening 109 is provided below the second start opening 106. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is opened when a big hit gaming state is reached and for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls when winning a game ball.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 includes a first special symbol display unit (see reference numeral 112a in FIG. 2) on which a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 1”) is displayed, and a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 2”). ”) Is displayed on the second special symbol display section (see reference numeral 112b in FIG. 2).

  Here, the special figure 1 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The special figure 2 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the second big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. The first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are lotteries for determining whether or not to change the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 as described above. For example, a 7-segment display is used as the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. The reserved ball is a game ball that is won during a change of a special symbol or a normal symbol and is held in a held state. As the reserved ball display unit 114, for example, an LED is used. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holdings is indicated by turning on / off. Note that the notification of the holding ball is also made by display from the image display unit 104.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. The effect light units 116 each have a plurality of lamps. Each lamp irradiates the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the irradiation direction of light can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves along the abdomen from the top of the player. . Each lamp is driven by a motor (not shown) provided in the effect light unit 116 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. The launching unit launches a game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by a player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button (chance button) 119 for receiving an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In the frame member 115, a cross key 120 is provided next to the effect button 119. The frame member 115 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 254 in FIG. 2) that outputs sound.

  Although illustration is omitted, an effect for the effect (hereinafter referred to as an “effect effect” (see reference numeral 265 in FIG. 2)) is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 103 (for example, around the image display unit 104). ing. This effect agent is connected to a solenoid or motor (not shown) and is driven by driving of the solenoid or motor.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 203. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 201 performs jackpot lottery, normal symbol lottery, game state control, and the like, and controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in the ROM 212 in advance. The ROM 212 stores a jackpot lottery program, a normal symbol lottery program, an electric tulip control program, a big prize opening control program, a game state setting program, and the like.

  The jackpot lottery program performs a jackpot lottery, a special symbol variation pattern lottery, etc., when a game ball is detected by the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222, and sends the lottery result as a command to the effect control unit 202 It is a program to do.

  The normal symbol lottery program is a program for performing a normal symbol lottery where the electric tulip 107 is hit (opened) or disengaged (maintains a closed state) when the passage of the game ball to the gate 108 is detected. The electric tulip control program is a program that keeps the electric tulip 107 in a closed state in a normal state and opens the electric tulip 107 for a predetermined period based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The big prize opening control program is a program for opening the big prize opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds when the big hit.

  The game state setting program is a program for setting the game state to any one of a normal game state, a short-time game state, a probability variation game state, and a latent game state. The normal gaming state is a low-probability state with a low jackpot winning probability, and is a gaming state without electric chew support. The electric chew support is a function in which the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is set high, the variation time of the normal symbol is set short, and the opening time of the electric tulip 107 at the time of winning is set long. .

  The short-time gaming state is a low-probability state and a gaming state with electric chew support. The probability variation game state is a high probability state and a game state with electric Chu support. The latent game state is a high-probability state and a game state that does not involve electric chew support.

  The main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric combination such as a prize winning port 109, the first special symbol display unit 112a, and the second special symbol display. The unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit 113, the reserved ball display unit 114, and the like are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW221 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW222 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 223 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 224 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 225 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 201.

  The detection results by the respective SWs (221 to 225) are input to the main control unit 201. A proximity switch or the like is used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW225 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 232 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 201. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232). For example, the main control unit 201 controls the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 231 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Further, the main control unit 201 controls the driving of the big winning opening solenoid 232 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  The main control unit 201 controls display contents of the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, and the normal symbol display unit 113 based on the lottery results of the jackpot lottery and the normal symbol lottery. For example, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery (first jackpot lottery) on the game balls won in the first start opening 105, and variably displays the special chart 1 of the first special symbol display unit 112a. Then, after a predetermined period, the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Similarly, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery (second jackpot lottery) on the game balls won at the second starting port 106, and causes the special figure 2 of the second special symbol display unit 112b to be changed / stopped. In addition, the main control unit 201 performs a normal symbol lottery to display the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 113 in a variable / stopped display.

  Further, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs effect commands such as a change start command and a change stop command to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The effect control board of the present invention is realized by the effect control unit 202. Here, the production control unit 202 a has a function of supervising the entire production control unit 202 based on various commands received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production control unit 202a. The lamp controller 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as "RTC") 244, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  CPU241 performs the process which determines the content of production based on the various programs previously memorize | stored in ROM242. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 by the CPU 241 executing various programs is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  The effect control unit 202a functions to control the entire effect control unit 202 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. For example, the ROM 242 stores an effect control program.

  The effect control program, for example, selects an effect to be performed while the special symbol is variably displayed by the main control unit 201 in accordance with the lottery result of the big hit lottery and the variation time of the special symbol. This program is output to the voice control unit 202b. The effect that is selected when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is out of order is usually a out effect.

  The effect selected when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is jackpot or reach is one of the reach effect and the pseudo-continuous notice effect. The pseudo-continuous notice effect is an effect in which the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner a plurality of times while the special symbol is changed and displayed once by the main control unit 201, and a specific symbol (hereinafter referred to as “chance eye”) is displayed. This is an effect of starting the next variable display by stopping display. In addition, the pseudo-continuous notice effect is an effect that has higher reliability as the number of changes in the effect symbol increases, and the number of changes is determined by lottery when the effect is started.

  Further, the pseudo continuous notice effect in the present embodiment indicates the reliability for the big hit in the pseudo continuous notice effect by performing step-up notice in each variation. The step-up notice is an effect that has a specified number of steps and a series of effects are developed step by step. The step-up notice in the present embodiment has four steps.

  Note that the number of step-up notice steps in each variation of the pseudo continuous notice effect is determined by lottery when the pseudo continuous notice effect is started. Further, in the present embodiment, in the step-up notice in each variation of the pseudo continuous notice effect, the step-up notice of the number of steps equal to or higher than the number of steps in the previous change is performed. For example, in the next variation after the step-up notice with the step number “3”, the step-up notice with the step numbers “1” and “2” is not performed. Thereby, it is set as the structure which raises a player's expectation toward the last fluctuation | variation of pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect.

  In addition, the pseudo continuous notice effect is set to a period during which an operation to the effect button 119 is received with a predetermined change (hereinafter referred to as “button effective period”), and an operation to the effect button 119 is received during the period. The pseudo-continuous notice effect is continued by stopping the chance eye and starting the next change. Further, when an operation to the effect button 119 is not accepted during the button valid period, the off symbol is stopped and displayed, and a new pseudo continuous notice effect is started.

  When a new pseudo-continuous notice effect is started, a new pseudo-continuous notice effect is started from the number of fluctuations scheduled to be performed in the pseudo-continuous notice effect in which no operation to the effect button 119 is accepted during the button effective period. The number of changes obtained by subtracting the number of fluctuations of the pseudo-continuous notice effect performed so far is performed.

  For example, when the operation of the effect button 119 is not accepted during the button effective period of the second variation of the pseudo continuous notification effect that performs the first to fourth variations, the pseudo continuous notification that newly performs the first to second variations is performed. Start production. In addition, the number of step-up notice steps in the new pseudo continuous notice effect is newly drawn when the pseudo continuous notice effect is started.

  Further, in the variation having the button effective period of the pseudo continuous notice effect, the CPU 241 of the effect supervision unit 202a has a step number lower than the step number of the step-up notice performed in the change when the operation to the effect button 119 is accepted. Information indicating that the step-up notice is not performed in the next change is notified.

  The RTC 244 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 244 is not limited to the example in which the RTC 244 is arranged in the production control unit 202 such as the production control unit 202a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 201. Further, the RTC 244 may be arranged alone.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a, and a command indicating that the effect button 119 has been operated (pressed) is input from the player. Although not shown in FIG. 2, a cross key 120 is connected to the production control unit 202a, and data corresponding to the key selected by the player is input.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 251 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 252 stores a program for generating and outputting images and sounds, various image data such as background images, design images, and character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 254.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b executes image and sound control based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. Works like doing.

  Further, for example, the CPU 251 executes various image processing and sound processing such as background image display processing, effect design variation / stop display processing, and character image display processing based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 202a. At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Image data such as background images and effect design images written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. . That is, the effect design image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. When the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the RAM 253 by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Remember.

  The audio data written in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 254 connected to the image / audio control unit 202b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 254.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 261 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 262 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261.

  The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 264, and the effect agent 265, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 202c functions to control the lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and the operation of the effect actor 265.

  In the production control unit 202, the production control unit 202a, the image / sound control unit 202b, and the lamp control unit 202c are configured by different substrates, but these are incorporated on the same printed circuit board. It may be a thing. However, even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board, their functions are assumed to be independent.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores a program necessary for the processing. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 291, a launch unit 292, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 291 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 receives the winning game balls that have won the winning units 291 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW293, a payout ball detection SW294, a ball presence detection SW295, a full tank detection SW296, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 298, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 to the outside.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 having the above-described configuration are provided on different printed boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
An example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 configured as described above will be described. Control during the game is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201, and the winning situation of the game balls for each winning opening is output to the winning ball control unit 203. Then, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning situation.

  In addition, the main control unit 201 outputs a corresponding command to the effect control unit 202 every time a game ball wins the start opening 105 or 106. Based on the command from the main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202 causes the image display unit 104 to variably display the effect symbol, and then stops the display. At that time, a fluctuating effect (normal deviation effect, reach effect, pseudo continuous notice effect) according to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is performed. When the jackpot is confirmed, the effect control unit 202 aligns and stops predetermined effect symbols based on the corresponding command. Then, the main control unit 201 performs control to open the big winning opening 109 as the big hit gaming state.

  The effect control unit 202 performs various effects corresponding to the selected event. Here, the event includes, for example, a big hit, a small hit. The jackpot includes 15 rounds per probability variation (so-called probabilistic jackpots), 15 rounds per normal length (so-called ordinary jackpots), 15 rounds without short-term probable shorts (so-called latent jackpots), and the like. The small hit is one of the offenses, but by making the content of the performance similar to the content of the performance in the latent big hit, the player is informed whether the state has shifted to a high probability state or is holding a low probability state. It is an event that makes you not understand.

  For example, the effect control unit 202 displays various effects in addition to the effect symbol variation display on the image display unit 104 during the big hit, the reach until the big hit occurs, or at the time of reach notice. In addition, a specific drive is performed for various types of accessories, and effects such as changing the lighting state of the effect light unit 116 and the panel lamp 264 are performed.

  For example, when a big hit occurs, the big winning opening 109 is opened 15 times. Specifically, 15 rounds are repeatedly executed with one release as one round. The period of one round is a period until 10 game balls are won, for example, or a predetermined period. Note that the opening time of one round per long is 29.5 seconds, and the opening time of one round per short is 0.1 seconds.

  At this time, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out, for example, 15 winning balls per winning game ball to the big winning opening 109. After the jackpot is over, the jackpot gaming state is canceled, and if it is per 15 round probability variation length, it shifts to the probability variation gaming state, and if it is per 15 round normal length, it shifts to the short-time gaming state. In addition, when there is a short-range probability change short win at the 15th round, the game shifts to a latent-probable gaming state after the big hit.

  In the high probability state, jackpot determination is performed using a random number determination table for high probability. In the high probability random number determination table, the probability of jackpot occurrence is set, for example, about 10 times higher than the low probability random number determination table used in the low probability state.

(Functional configuration of production control unit)
Next, the functional configuration of the effect control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the effect control unit. In FIG. 3, the effect control unit 202 includes an acquisition unit 301, an execution unit 302, a reception unit 306, a determination unit 307, a notification unit 308, and an output unit 309.

  The acquisition unit 301 acquires lottery lottery results and variable time information. For example, when acquiring the lottery lottery result and variation time information of the jackpot lottery, the acquiring unit 301 receives a command including the lottery result of the jackpot lottery and the variation time from the main control unit 201, and receives the jackpot lottery from the command. Get information on the lottery results. Specifically, the command including information on the lottery lottery result is a change start command or the like.

  The execution unit 302 includes a continuous effect execution unit 303 and a variation effect execution unit 304. The continuous production execution unit 303 performs a continuous production on the display screen, which repeats the variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols, for the lottery result of one jackpot lottery. The continuous effect is a pseudo continuous notice effect in the first embodiment. The plurality of symbols are, for example, three effect symbols. In addition, the continuous performance execution unit 303 stops and displays a plurality of symbols that are variably displayed when a continuous performance is continued with a combination of specific deviations (hereinafter referred to as “chance eyes”).

  The variation effect execution unit 304 performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as “variation effect”) that represents the reliability of the continuous effect jackpot during the variation display of a plurality of symbols in the continuous effect. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation effect is a step-up notice.

  The accepting unit 306 accepts an operation from a player. Specifically, an operation to a button, a touch panel, or the like is received. In the present embodiment, an operation to the effect button 119 is received.

  The notification unit 308 notifies a condition for performing a variation effect with higher reliability than the variation effect during the continuous effect during the execution of the variation effect by the variation effect execution unit 304. The condition notified by the notification unit 308 is that an operation is received by the reception unit 306 during the execution of the variation effect. Specifically, notification is performed through the image display unit 104, the speaker 254, and the like.

  Further, the output unit 309 outputs an effect executed by the execution unit 302 and information notified by the notification unit 308. Specifically, the data is output to the image display unit 104.

  In addition, the determination unit 307 determines whether or not an operation from the player is received by the reception unit 306. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an operation on the effect button 119 has been accepted during a preset button effective period.

  When the determination unit 307 determines that the operation has been accepted, the continuous effect execution unit 303 stops and displays a plurality of symbols at chances, and the continuous effect execution unit 304 receives the operation. The variation production having higher reliability than the variation production at the time of the production is performed as the next variation production. Specifically, the step-up notice is performed with the number of steps higher or equal to the number of steps of the step-up notice in the change in which the chances are stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when the determination unit 307 determines that the operation is not accepted, the continuous effect execution unit 303 stops the continuous effect with a combination other than the chance and stops the continuous effect, and starts a new continuous effect. . At that time, the variation production execution unit 304 performs a variation production having a lower reliability than the variation production performed last in the interrupted continuous production as a variation production of a new continuous production. Specifically, the step-up notice is performed with the number of steps that is lower or equal to the number of steps of the step-up notice in the variation in which the off symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The continuous effect execution unit 303 includes a determination unit 305. The determination unit 305 determines that the larger the number of upper limit times (hereinafter referred to as “upper limit number of times”) for continuing the continuous effect before the start of the continuous effect, based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery acquired by the acquisition unit 301. The reliability is determined so as to be high. The variation effect execution unit 304 performs the variation effect of the content according to the upper limit number determined by the determination unit 305.

  In addition, when the continuous production is interrupted by the continuous production execution unit 303, the determination unit 305 performs from the upper limit number of interrupted continuous productions until the interruption with the interrupted continuous production before the start of a new continuous production. The number obtained by subtracting the number of times of the variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols is set as the upper limit number of new continuous effects. Then, the variation production execution unit 304 performs the content production according to the upper limit number of times of the new continuous production determined by the determination unit 305.

  For example, when the determination unit 307 determines that the operation is not accepted in the third variation of the pseudo continuous effect that repeats the variation display and the variation stop four times, “3” is subtracted from “4”. A step-up notice of the number of steps based on “1” is made.

  In addition, the continuous effect execution unit 303 performs the continuous effect until the special symbol controlled by the main control unit 201 that performs the jackpot lottery is variably displayed once and then stopped. That is, a pseudo continuous notice effect is performed.

  The continuous production execution unit 303 may perform the continuous production after the special symbol displayed and controlled by the main control unit 201 that performs the jackpot lottery is variably displayed a plurality of times until it is stopped and displayed. Details thereof will be described in Embodiment 2.

  Note that the acquisition unit 301, the execution unit 302 including the continuous effect execution unit 303 and the variable effect execution unit 304, the reception unit 306, the determination unit 307, and the notification unit 308 are the effect control unit 202 a of the effect control unit 202. This is realized by the CPU 241. That is, each part is implement | achieved when CPU241 of the production control part 202a runs a production control program. The output unit 309 is realized by the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b. That is, the output unit 309 is realized by the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b executing the effect control program.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the production control unit 202a and the image / sound control unit 202b are separate substrates, but these may be the same substrate or the same substrate. May be provided with the functional units 301 to 309 on the substrate.

(Processing procedure of the main control unit)
Next, the contents of the processing procedure of the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing executed by the main control unit. The timer interrupt process is a process that interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 201 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during the power supply period.

  In FIG. 4, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executes a random number update process (step S401). The random number update process is a process of updating each random number by incrementing the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number, and the like, for example, by one.

  Thereafter, a switch process performed when a game ball is detected by each switch is executed (step S402). In the switch process, a start port SW process for acquiring a random number every time a game ball is detected by the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222, or a random number is acquired every time a game ball is detected by the gate SW223. There is a gate SW process. The start port SW process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, symbol processing such as normal symbol processing for changing and stopping the normal symbol and special symbol processing described later with reference to FIG. 6 is executed (step S403). In addition, an electrical accessory process such as an electric chew process for operating the electric tulip 107 and a special winning opening process for operating the special winning opening 109 is executed (step S404). Thereafter, a prize ball process for performing a prize ball for the winning game ball is executed (step S405), and an output process for outputting a command set in each process is executed (step S406).

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the start port SW process performed by the main control unit. The start port SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S402 of FIG.

  In FIG. 5, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first start port SW221 of the first start port 105 is ON (step S501), and determines that the first start port SW221 is ON. If it is determined (step S501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the first start port SW 221 is smaller than “4” (step S502).

  When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S502: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S503). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S504). The random number is a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, or the like. The big hit random number determines any one of the big hit, the small hit, or the loss. For example, one hit random number is randomly acquired from 400 random numbers from “0” to “399”.

  The design random number determines the type of jackpot (presence / absence of transition to high probability gaming state, long / short hit, presence / absence of short-time game). For example, 250 random numbers from “0” to “249” A random number is randomly obtained from.

  The reach random number determines whether or not a reach is reached when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is out of order. For example, one reach random number is randomly obtained from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. Is done.

  The variation pattern random number determines the variation pattern. For example, one variation pattern random number is randomly obtained from 100 random numbers “0” to “99”.

  After that, a hold number 1 increase command indicating that the hold number 1 indicating the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 105 has increased is set (step S505). In step S501, when the first start port SW221 is not ON (step S501: No), the process proceeds to step S506. If it is determined in step S502 that the count value U1 is “4” (step S502: No), the process proceeds to step S506.

  In step S506, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 of the second start port 106 is ON (step S506). If it is determined that the second start port SW222 is ON (step S506: Yes). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the second start port SW222 is smaller than “4” (step S507).

  When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S507: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S508). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S509).

  After the process of step S509, a hold number 2 increase command indicating that the hold number 2 indicating the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 106 has increased is set (step S510). In step S506, when 2nd starting port SW222 is not ON (step S506: No), a process is complete | finished as it is. If it is determined in step S507 that the count value U2 is “4” (step S507: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

(Special symbol processing)
Next, a special symbol process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing performed by the main control unit. This special symbol process is a process content included in the symbol process of step S403 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 6, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S601). The winning game flag is a flag that is set when the stopped special symbol indicates winning in the stop process shown in step S614.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S601: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S601: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S602). If it is changing (step S602: Yes), the process proceeds to step S611. . If it is not fluctuating (step S602: No), it is determined whether there is at least one count value U2 of the second start port detection counter as the number of game balls held in the second start port 106 (step S602). S603).

  When there is one or more count value U2 (step S603: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one count value U2 is set as a new hold number (step S604), and the process proceeds to step S607. In step S603, when there is not one or more count value U2 (step S603: No), that is, in the case of “U2 = 0”, the first start port detection counter as the number of game balls held in the first start port 105 is retained. It is determined whether there is at least one count value U1 (step S605). If there is not one or more count value U1 (step S605: No), that is, if “U1 = 0”, the processing is ended as it is.

  When there is one or more count value U1 (step S605: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one count value U1 is set as a new hold number (step S606), and the process proceeds to step S607. In step S607, a jackpot determination process is performed (step S607). The jackpot determining process is a process for determining whether or not the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 matches the preset jackpot random number. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in steps S603 to S606, the game ball won at the second start port 106 is digested earlier than the game ball won at the first start port 105. It has become. Thereafter, a variation pattern selection process is performed (step S608). This variation pattern selection process is a process of selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot determination process, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the special symbol change is started (step S609). Further, a change start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S610). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has passed the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection process (step S611). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S611: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the variation time has elapsed (step S611: Yes), the special symbol variation is stopped (step S612), and a variation stop command is set (step S613). Thereafter, the stop process is executed (step S614), and the process ends. The stopped process is a process for setting a hit flag when the stopped special symbol indicates a win, or turning off the short-time game flag indicating the short-time game state according to the number of remaining short-time games. .

(Big hit judgment processing)
Next, the procedure for the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7-1 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a jackpot determination process. The big hit determination process is the process shown in step S607 of FIG.

  In the jackpot determination process, first, a jackpot random number determination process is performed (step S701). In the jackpot random number determination process, using the jackpot random number determination table, whether the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 is a big hit or a small hit, It is determined whether they are out of place. After step S701, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the jackpot random number determination process is a jackpot (step S702).

  In step S702, when it is a big hit (step S702: Yes), a design random number determination process is performed (step S703). The symbol random number determination process uses a symbol random number determination table to determine which type of jackpot the symbol random number acquired when a game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 It is processing to do. After step S703, a jackpot symbol is set (step S704), and the process is terminated.

  In step S702, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S702: No), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S705). If it is a small hit (step S705: Yes), a small hit symbol is set (step S706), and the process is terminated as it is. If it is not a small hit in step S705 (step S705: No), the off symbol is set (step S707), and the process is terminated as it is.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the variation pattern selection process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7B is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the variation pattern selection processing. The variation pattern selection process is the process shown in step S608 of FIG.

  In the variation pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S711). If it is a big hit (step S711: Yes), a big hit variation pattern table is set (step S712). The jackpot variation pattern table is a table used when a variation pattern for jackpot is selected, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If it is not a big hit in step S711 (step S711: No), reach random number determination processing is performed (step S713). The reach random number determination process is a process for determining the presence or absence of reach using the reach random number acquired in step S504 in FIG. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is reach (step S714). If it is reach (step S714: Yes), a reach variation pattern table is set (step S715). The reach variation pattern table is a table used when a variation pattern in reach is selected, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If it is determined in step S714 that it is not reach, that is, if it is out of place (step S714: No), a deviation variation pattern table is set (step S716). The variation pattern table for detachment is a table used when selecting a variation pattern in detachment, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S712, step S715, and step S716, after setting the variation pattern table, variation pattern random number determination processing is performed (step S717). The variation pattern random number determination process is a process of selecting a variation pattern using the variation pattern random number acquired in step S504 of FIG. 5 and each variation pattern table set in steps S712, S715, and S716. Thereafter, a variation pattern is set (step S718), and the process is terminated as it is.

(Variation pattern table)
Next, a variation pattern table used when selecting a variation pattern in jackpot and reach will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1, 8-2, and 8-3. 8A, 8B, and 8C, each variation pattern table shows a lottery result 801, a variation time 802, a range 803, a ratio 804, and a random value 805.

  The lottery result 801 is a lottery result of the jackpot lottery, which is a difference between the jackpot and the reach. The fluctuation time 802 is a special symbol fluctuation time, and includes T0 to T6. It should be noted that the relationship between the varying times 802 is T0 <T1 <T2 <T3 <T4 <T5 <T6. A range 803 indicates a range of fluctuation pattern random numbers, and is 0-99. The ratio 804 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 805 by the number of ranges 803. A random number value 805 indicates the random number 801 and the variation pattern random number for each variation time 802.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram of a big hit variation pattern table. The jackpot variation pattern table 810 is a table used in step S712 of FIG. For example, when the lottery result 801 is a big hit and the acquired random value 805 is any one of 0 to 9, the variation time 802 is T2, and the ratio 804 is 10/100. When the acquired random number 805 is any one of 10 to 19, the variation time 802 is T3, and the ratio 804 is 10/100.

  When the acquired random value 805 is any one of 20 to 39, the variation time 802 is T4 and the ratio 804 is 20/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any of 40 to 69, the variation time 802 is T5 and the ratio 804 is 30/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any of 70 to 99, the variation time 802 is T6, and the ratio 804 is 30/100.

  FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram of a reach variation pattern table. The reach variation pattern table 820 is a table used in step S715 of FIG. For example, when the lottery result 801 is reach and the acquired random value 805 is any one of 0 to 69, the variation time 802 is T2, and the ratio 804 is 70/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any of 70 to 79, the variation time 802 is T3 and the ratio 804 is 10/100.

  When the acquired random value 805 is any of 80 to 89, the variation time 802 is T4 and the ratio 804 is 10/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any of 90 to 94, the variation time 802 is T5 and the ratio 804 is 5/100. When the acquired random number value 805 is any one of 95 to 99, the variation time 802 is T6 and the ratio 804 is 5/100.

  FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram of the deviation variation pattern table. The deviation variation pattern table 830 is a table used in step S716 of FIG. For example, when the lottery result 801 is out of order and the acquired random value 805 is any of 0 to 49, the variation time 802 is T0 and the ratio 804 is 50/100. Also, for example, when the lottery result 801 is out of order and the acquired random value 805 is any one of 50 to 99, the variation time 802 is T1, and the ratio 804 is 50/100.

(Production timer interrupt processing executed by the production control department)
Next, an effect timer interrupt process executed by the effect control unit 202a of the effect control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an effect timer interrupt process executed by the effect control unit. This effect timer interruption process is a process in which the effect control unit 202a performs an interrupt operation on the main effect control process executed by the effect control unit 202a every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during activation.

  In FIG. 9, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes a command reception process that is performed when a command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S901). The command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, an effect button process performed when the effect button 119 is pressed (step S902). Details of the effect button process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, a command transmission process for transmitting a command to the image / sound control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c is executed (step S903), and the process ends.

(Command reception processing)
Next, details of the command reception process shown in step S901 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing command reception processing executed by the production control unit. In FIG. 10, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1001). The change start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 201 (see step S610 in FIG. 6).

  When the change start command is not received (step S1001: No), the process proceeds to step S1003. When the change start command is received (step S1001: Yes), an effect selection process is executed (step S1002). The effect selection process is a process of selecting the contents of the effect, and details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S1003). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of a special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol processing of the main control unit 201 (see step S613 in FIG. 6).

  When the change stop command is not received (step S1003: No), the process is ended as it is. When the change stop command is received (step S1003: Yes), the process during the end of change effect is executed (step S1004), and the process ends. In addition, the process during the end of the variation effect is a process of stopping the variation of the effect symbol or ending the effect mode according to the gaming state according to the number of times of change.

(Direction selection process)
Next, details of the effect selection process shown in step S1002 of FIG. 10 will be described using FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an effect selection process executed by the effect control unit. In FIG. 11, the CPU 241 of the production supervision unit 202a analyzes the change start command (step S1101). In step S1101, specifically, the gaming state of the main control unit 201, whether it is a win or not, or whether it is a reach or the like is analyzed. Thereafter, the mode flag is referred to (step S1102).

  The mode flag is a flag that is set corresponding to each effect mode. For example, in the normal gaming state, the mode flag in the normal mode is “0”, the mode flag in the probability change mode is “1”, the mode flag in the time reduction mode is “2”, the mode flag in the sudden accuracy mode is “3”, The mode flag is set for each mode such as “4”.

  Thereafter, a variation effect pattern selection process is executed (step S1103). The variation effect pattern selection process is a process of selecting one of a plurality of types of effects prepared in advance. Specifically, using the information indicating the variation time of the special symbol obtained by analyzing the variation start command, an effect having the same reproduction time as this variation time is selected. As a result, the effect symbol is variably displayed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After performing step S1103, a variation effect start command indicating the start of variation of the effect symbol is set (step S1104), and the process ends.

(Variation effect pattern selection process)
Next, the changing effect pattern selection process performed by the effect supervising unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. The variation effect pattern selection process is the process shown in step S1103 of FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the changing effect pattern selection process performed by the effect control unit. First, in the variation effect pattern selection process, a variation effect pattern lottery for determining a variation effect pattern is performed (step S1201). At this time, a variation effect pattern table described later in FIG. 13A is used.

  After step S1201, it is determined whether or not it is a pseudo continuous notice effect (step S1202). If it is not a pseudo continuous notice effect (step S1202: No), the process is ended as it is. When it is a pseudo continuous notice effect (step S1202: Yes), a final step number selection lottery is performed (step S1203). The final step number selection lottery is a lottery for determining the number of step-up notice steps to be performed in the final variation of the pseudo-continuous notice effect, and is performed using a final step number selection table described later with reference to FIG.

  After step S1203, a step-up pattern table is selected based on the number of continuous fluctuations in the pseudo continuous notice effect and the number of steps in the step up notice in the final change of the pseudo continuous notice effect (step S1204). The step-up pattern table is a table used in a step-up pattern lottery described later, and an example thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After step S1204, a step-up pattern lottery is performed using the step-up pattern table selected in step S1203 (step S1205), and the process ends. The step-up pattern lottery is a lottery in which any one of “0” to “99” is acquired as a step-up pattern random number and a step-up pattern is determined until the final variation is reached.

(Variation production pattern table)
Next, the variation effect pattern table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram of a variation effect pattern table. The variation effect pattern table is a table used in step S1201 of FIG.

  The variation effect pattern table 1310 indicates a variation time 1311, a variation effect 1312, and a variation count 1313. The variation time 1311 is a variation time of a special symbol included in the variation start command, and is T0 to T6. The variation effect is an effect performed during the variation of the special symbol, and is a “normal deviation effect”, a “reach effect”, and a “pseudo continuous notice effect”.

  The “normal deviation effect” is an effect in which an effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a deviation symbol other than the reach symbol. The “reach effect” is an effect in which the variable display is performed, the reach symbol is stopped and displayed, the reach effect is performed, and the symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is stopped and displayed. The “pseudo continuous notice effect” is an effect that displays a predetermined number of fluctuations and stops, performs a step-up notice for each fluctuation, and stops and displays a symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  It should be noted that the “pseudo continuous notice effect” has a button valid period, and when an operation to the effect button 119 is accepted during this period, the pseudo continuous notice effect is continued and the number of steps of the step-up notice is set. Information that suggests the possibility of raising is broadcast. Further, when no operation to the effect button 119 is accepted during the button valid period, the off symbol is stopped and displayed, and a new pseudo continuous notice effect is started. In the pseudo-continuous notice effect, the effect time when the operation to the effect button 119 is accepted is equal to the effect time when the operation is not accepted.

  The number of times of change 1313 is the number of times the change display is performed when the change effect 1312 is a pseudo continuous notice effect.

  For example, when the variation time 1311 is T0, the variation effect 1312 is usually a shift effect. Further, when the variation time 1311 is T1, the variation effect 1312 is usually a shift effect. Further, when the variation time 1311 is T2, the variation effect 1312 is a reach effect.

  When the variation time is T3, the variation effect 1312 is a pseudo-continuous notice effect, and the variation count 1313 is one. When the variation time is T4, the variation effect 1312 is a pseudo-continuous notice effect, and the variation number 1313 is two.

  When the variation time is T5, the variation effect 1312 is a pseudo continuous notice effect, and the variation number 1313 is three. When the variation time is T6, the variation effect 1312 is a pseudo continuous notice effect, and the variation number 1313 is four.

(Last step selection table)
Next, the final step number selection table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13-2 is an explanatory diagram of a final step number selection table. The final step number selection table is a table used in step S1203 of FIG.

  The final step number selection table 1320 indicates the number of changes 1321, the final step number 1322, the range 1323, the ratio 1324, and the random value 1325. The number of changes 1321 is the number of changes performed in the pseudo continuous notice effect, and is “1” to “4”. The final step number 1322 is the number of step-up notice steps performed in the final variation of the pseudo continuous notice effect, and is “1” to “4”.

  A range 1323 indicates the range of the fluctuation pattern random number, and is 0-99. The ratio 1324 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 1325 by the number of ranges 1323. The random value 1325 indicates a variation pattern random number for each variation number 1321 and the final step number 1322.

  For example, when the variation number 1321 is “1” and the acquired random number 1325 is any one of “0” to “99”, the final step number 1322 is “1”, and the ratio 1324 is 100 / 100. That is, when the variation count 1321 is “1”, the final step count 1322 is always “1”.

  Further, for example, when the variation count 1321 is “2” and the acquired random number 1325 is any one of “0” to “39”, the final step number 1322 is “1”, and the ratio 1324 is 40/100. When the obtained random number 1325 is any one of “40” to “69”, the final step number 1322 is “2”, and the ratio 1324 is 30/100.

  When the obtained random number 1325 is any one of “70” to “89”, the final step number 1322 is “3”, and the ratio 1324 is 20/100. When the acquired random value 1325 is any one of “90” to “99”, the final step number 1322 is “4”, and the ratio 1324 is 10/100.

  Further, for example, when the variation count 1321 is “3”, when the acquired random number 1325 is any one of “0” to “9”, the final step number 1322 is “1”, and the ratio 1324 is 10/100. If the acquired random number 1325 is any one of “10” to “29”, the final step number 1322 is “2”, and the ratio 1324 is 20/100.

  When the acquired random number 1325 is any one of “30” to “59”, the final step number 1322 is “3”, and the ratio 1324 is 30/100. When the acquired random number 1325 is any one of “60” to “99”, the final step number 1322 is “4” and the ratio 1324 is 40/100.

  Further, for example, when the variation count 1321 is “4”, when the acquired random number 1325 is any one of “0” to “19”, the final step number 1322 is “2”, and the ratio 1324 is 20/100.

  When the acquired random number 1325 is any one of “20” to “49”, the final step number 1322 is “3”, and the ratio 1324 is 30/100. When the acquired random number 1325 is any one of “50” to “99”, the final step number 1322 is “4” and the ratio 1324 is 50/100.

(Step-up pattern table)
Next, an example of the step-up pattern table will be described with reference to FIG. The step-up pattern table is a table selected in step S1204 in FIG. 12 and used in the step-up pattern lottery in step S1205. FIG. 13C is an explanatory diagram of an example of a step-up pattern table.

  The step-up pattern table 1330 shown in FIG. 13C is a step-up pattern table selected when the number of fluctuations in the pseudo continuous notice effect is three and the final number of steps in the pseudo continuous notice effect is “3”. It is an example. The step-up pattern table 1330 includes a step-up pattern 1331, a step number 1332, a range 1333, a ratio 1334, and a random value 1335.

  The step-up pattern 1331 is the name of the step-up pattern selected based on the acquired random number value 1335, and is the patterns 1-6. The step number 1332 is the number of step-up notice steps performed for each change in each step-up pattern 1331, and is “1” to “3”. In the step-up notice of the present embodiment, the step number 1332 having a value lower than the step number 1332 in the previous change is not selected.

  For example, when the step-up pattern 1331 is pattern 1, the number of steps 1332 is “1” for the first variation, “1” for the second variation, and “3” for the third variation. Further, when the step-up pattern 1331 is the pattern 2, the step number 1332 is “1” for the first variation, “2” for the second variation, and “3” for the third variation.

  When the step-up pattern 1331 is the pattern 3, the step number 1332 is “1” for the first variation, “3” for the second variation, and “3” for the third variation. When the step-up pattern 1331 is the pattern 4, the number of steps 1332 is “2” for the first variation, “2” for the second variation, and “3” for the third variation.

  When the step-up pattern 1331 is the pattern 5, the number of steps 1332 is “2” for the first variation, “3” for the second variation, and “3” for the third variation. When the step-up pattern 1331 is the pattern 6, the step number 1332 is “3” for the first variation, “3” for the second variation, and “3” for the third variation.

  A range 1333 indicates a range of step-up pattern random numbers, and is 0-99. The ratio 1334 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 1335 by the number of ranges 1333. The random value 1335 indicates a step-up pattern random number for each step-up pattern.

  For example, when the acquired random value 1335 is any one of “0” to “9”, the step-up pattern 1331 is the pattern 1 and the ratio 1334 is 10/100. When the acquired random value 1335 is any one of “10” to “29”, the step-up pattern 1331 is the pattern 2 and the ratio 1334 is 20/100.

  When the acquired random value 1335 is any one of “30” to “49”, the step-up pattern 1331 is the pattern 3 and the ratio 1334 is 20/100. When the acquired random value 1335 is any one of “50” to “69”, the step-up pattern 1331 is the pattern 4 and the ratio 1334 is 20/100.

  For example, when the acquired random number value 1335 is any one of “70” to “89”, the step-up pattern 1331 is the pattern 5 and the ratio 1334 is 20/100. When the acquired random value 1335 is any one of “90” to “99”, the step-up pattern 1331 is the pattern 6 and the ratio 1334 is 10/100.

(Direction button processing)
Next, the effect button process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect button process. The effect button process is the process shown in step S902 of FIG.

  First, in the effect button process, it is determined whether or not the button is valid (step S1401). If it is determined that the button is not valid (step S1401: No), the process is ended as it is. If it is determined that the button is valid (step S1401: Yes), it is determined whether the effect button flag is ON (step S1402). The effect button flag being ON indicates that an operation on the effect button 119 has been accepted during the button valid period.

  If it is determined in step S1402 that the effect button flag is ON (step S1402: Yes), step S1406 described later is performed. If the effect button flag is OFF (step S1402: No), it is determined whether or not the effect button is ON (step S1403). If it is determined that the effect button is not ON (step S1403: No), step S1406 described later is performed.

  If it is determined in step S1403 that the effect button is ON (step S1403: Yes), an effect button command is set (step S1404). The effect button command is a command including information indicating that the effect button is ON, and is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b.

  After step S1404, the effect button flag is turned ON (step S1405), and it is determined whether or not the button valid period has ended (step S1406). If it is determined that the button valid period has not expired (step S1406: No), the process is terminated as it is. If it is determined that the button valid period has ended (step S1406: YES), it is determined whether or not the effect button flag is ON (step S1407).

  If the effect button flag is OFF in step S1407 (step S1407: No), the number of remaining fluctuations is detected (step S1408). For example, each variation effect pattern selected in step S1201 is preset with a button effective period and the number of variations corresponding to the button effective period, and detects how many variations the effective period ended in step S1406 is. By doing so, it is also possible to detect the number of remaining fluctuations.

  After step S1408, a final step number selection lottery is performed (step S1409), and a step-up pattern table is selected based on the number of pseudo continuous notice effect changes and the final step number of the pseudo continuous notice effect (step S1410). At this time, a step-up pattern table is selected in which the number of steps of the first variation is only a step-up pattern that is lower than or equivalent to the number of steps performed in the variation having the effective period. Specifically, when any step-up pattern is selected, a step-up pattern table in which the number of steps of the first variation is “1” may be selected.

  After step S1410, a step-up pattern lottery is performed (step S1411), a variable effect change command is set (step S1412), and the process ends. The variation effect change command is a command including information for changing the variation effect and information on the variation effect to be performed after the change, and is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b.

  In step S1407, if the effect button flag is ON (step S1407: Yes), the effect button flag is turned OFF (step S1413), and the process ends. Thereby, when operation to the production | presentation button 119 is received during a button effective period, the pseudo | simulation continuous notice production | presentation in execution can be performed continuously.

(Image / voice command reception processing)
Next, image / sound command reception processing performed by the image / sound controller 202b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of image / sound command reception processing performed by the image / sound control unit. First, in the image / sound command reception process, it is determined whether or not a change effect start command is received (step S1501). The change production start command is a command set in the production control unit 202a in step S1104 of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S1501 that a change effect start command has been received (step S1501: Yes), change image data is stored (step S1502), and it is determined whether a change effect change command has been received (step S1503). ). The change effect change command is a command set in the effect control unit 202a in step S1412 of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S1501 that the variable effect start command has not been received (step S1501: No), step S1503 is performed. If it is determined in step S1503 that the change effect change command has been received (step S1503: Yes), the change image data is stored (step S1504).

  After step S1504, it is determined whether or not a variable effect end command has been received (step S1505). If a variable effect end command has not been received (step S1505: No), the process ends. The variation effect end command is a command that includes information to stop variation, and is a command that is set by the effect supervision unit 202a in step S1004 of FIG.

  In step S1503, when the change effect change command is not received (step S1503: No), step S1505 is performed. If it is determined in step S1505 that a variation effect end command has been received (step S1505: Yes), the confirmed symbol image data is stored (step S1506), and the process ends.

(Example of step-up notice)
Next, an example of a step-up notice displayed on the image display unit 104 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a step-up notice displayed on the image display unit.

  In FIG. 16A, symbols SP1 to SP4 indicate a series (four steps) of step-up notice. Although illustration is omitted in FIG. 16A, for example, when the step-up notice is being performed, the image display unit 104 displays, for example, 1 to 9 effect symbols. An example of the step-up notice in FIG. 16A is a display example of the image display unit 104 in the step-up notice performed in one change of the pseudo continuous notice effect.

  First, in the first step effect SP1, the process proceeds to the second step effect SP2 after a predetermined time has elapsed. When the upper limit number of steps selected in the variation effect pattern selection process shown in FIG. 12 is 1, the process does not shift to the second step effect SP2.

  Similarly, in the second step effect SP2 or the third step effect SP3, the second step effect SP2 changes to the third step effect SP3 after the predetermined time has passed, or the third step effect SP3 to the fourth step. Transition to production SP4.

  If the upper limit number of steps selected in the variation effect pattern selection process shown in FIG. 12 is 2, the transition from the second step effect SP2 to the third step effect SP3 is not performed, and the upper limit step is selected. When the number of steps is 3, the process does not shift from the third step effect SP3 to the fourth step effect SP4.

(Specific examples of variable production)
Next, an example of the effects of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16-2 is an explanatory diagram of a timing chart of the pseudo continuous notice effect. The effect shown in the timing chart 1600 of FIG. 16-2 is a pseudo-continuous notice effect that displays a variation three times in total and has a button valid period in the first variation. A timing chart 1600 shows a display example of the image display unit 104 at each timing, and the horizontal axis shows a time axis.

  The timing chart 1600 includes P1 and P2. P1 is an example of an effect pattern that is executed when the change of the special symbol is started, and P2 is an example of an effect pattern that shifts when an operation to the effect button 119 is not accepted during the button effective period of P1. is there.

  The display example of the image display part 104 shown in the position on P1 and P2 is a display example regarding the effect design. In the display example related to the effect symbol, the downward arrow indicates that the symbol is changing. In addition, the chance in the present embodiment is a combination of “1” for the left symbol, “2” for the middle symbol, and “3” for the right symbol.

  Further, the display example of the image display unit 104 shown at a position below P1 and P2 is a display example related to the step-up notice. SP1 indicates the first step, and SP2 to SP4 similarly indicate the second to fourth steps.

  First, at the timing t0 at P1, the number of steps and the step-up pattern of the final variation are determined, and the first variation is started. At this time, it is determined that the number of steps of the third variation that is the final variation is “4”, and accordingly, the number of steps of the first variation is “2” and the number of steps of the second variation is “3”. It is determined that there is.

  Then, the step-up notice of the number of steps “2” is performed from the timing t0 at which the first variation is started to the timing t3 at which the first variation is terminated. At this time, information that prompts the user to operate the effect button 119 is notified during a period from timing t1 to timing t2, which is a button effective period.

  At the timing t2 when the button effective period ends, it is determined whether or not an operation to the effect button 119 is accepted during the button effective period. If the operation is accepted, P1 is continued, and the chance eye is stopped at the timing t3. Display and start the second variation. Thereafter, the step-up notice of the number of steps “3” is given until timing t4, the chance eye is stopped and displayed at timing t4, and the third variation is started. Then, a step-up notice of the number of steps “4” is made, and the fluctuation is finished at timing t5.

  If it is determined at time t2 that an operation on the effect button 119 has not been accepted during the button effective period, the process proceeds to P2. At that time, it is detected that the number of remaining fluctuations is “2”, and the number of steps of the second fluctuation, which is the final fluctuation, is determined to be “2”. decide.

  Then, at the timing t3 when the first variation continuing from P1 ends, the off symbol is stopped and displayed, and a new first variation is started. Then, a step-up notice of the number of steps “1” is given until the timing t6 when the new first variation ends. Thus, by cutting off the continuity of the step-up notice, it can appear as if the pseudo-continuous notice effect has ended.

  Then, at the timing t6, the chance eye is stopped and displayed, and the second fluctuation is started. Thereafter, a step-up notice of the number of steps “2” is made, and the fluctuation is finished at timing t5.

  In the first embodiment, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a performs the process of determining the content of the step-up notice (the number of final steps and the step-up pattern) to be performed for each variation of the pseudo-continuous notice effect. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the image / sound control unit 202b may perform the processing, and details thereof will be described below. At that time, the final step number selection table 1320 and the step-up pattern table 1330 shown in FIGS. 13-2 and 13-3 are stored in the ROM 262 of the image / sound control unit 202b. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the same location as the already demonstrated location.

(Direction selection process)
Details of the effect selection process shown in step S1002 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an effect selection process executed by the effect control unit. In FIG. 17, the CPU 241 of the production supervision unit 202a analyzes the change start command (step S1701). In step S1701, specifically, the gaming state of the main control unit 201, whether it is a win or not, or whether it is a reach, or the like is analyzed. Thereafter, the mode flag is referred to (step S1702).

  After performing step S1702, a variation effect pattern lottery is performed (step S1703). The variation effect pattern lottery is the process described in step S1201 of FIG. Thereafter, a change effect start command indicating start of change of the effect symbol is set (step S1704), and the process ends.

(Direction button processing)
Next, the effect button process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect button process. The effect button process is the process shown in step S902 of FIG.

  First, in the effect button process, it is determined whether or not the effect button is ON (step S1801). If the effect button is not ON (step S1801: No), the process is ended as it is. If the effect button is ON (step S1801: Yes), an effect button command is set (step S1802), and the process ends. The effect button command is a command including information indicating that the operation of the effect button has been accepted, and is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b.

(Image / voice command reception processing)
Next, the image / sound command receiving process performed by the image / sound controller 202b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the image / sound command receiving process performed by the image / sound controller. First, in the image / sound command reception process, it is determined whether or not a change effect start command is received (step S1901). The change production start command is a command set in the production control unit 202a in step S1704 of FIG.

  In step S1901, when the variation production start command is not received (step S1901: No), step S1904 described later is performed. If it is determined that a variation effect start command has been received (step S1901: YES), a step-up pattern selection process is performed (step S1902). The step-up pattern selection process is a process of selecting a step-up pattern for a step-up notice to be performed for each change when a pseudo continuous notice effect is performed as a change effect, the details of which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After step S1902, the fluctuating image data is stored (step S1903), and it is determined whether an effect button command has been received (step S1904). The effect button command is a command set by the effect control unit 202a in step S1802 of FIG. If an effect button command has not been received (step S1904: NO), step S1906 described later is performed.

  In step S1904, when an effect button command is received (step S1904: Yes), effect button processing is performed (step S1905). The effect button process is a process when an operation to the effect button 119 is accepted during the button effective period, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After performing step S1905, it is determined whether or not a variable effect end command has been received (step S1906). If a variable effect end command has not been received (step S1906: No), step S1908 described later is performed. The variation effect end command is a command that includes information to stop variation, and is a command that is set by the effect control unit 202a in step S1004 of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S1906 that the variable effect end command has been received (step S1906: Yes), the confirmed image data is stored (step S1907), and it is determined whether the button is valid (step S1908). When it is determined that it is not the button valid period (step S1908: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S1908 that the button is valid (step S1908: Yes), button valid period processing is performed (step S1909), and the process ends. The button valid period process is a process at the end of the button valid period, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step-up pattern selection process)
Next, a processing procedure of step-up pattern selection processing performed by the image / sound control unit 202b will be described with reference to FIG. The step-up pattern selection process is the process shown in step S1902 of FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a step-up pattern selection process performed by the image / sound controller.

  First, in the step-up pattern selection process, it is determined whether or not the variable effect start command received in step S1901 in FIG. 19 includes information indicating the pseudo continuous notice effect, and information indicating the pseudo continuous notice effect is included. If not (step S2001; No), the process is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S2001 that information indicating a pseudo continuous notice effect is included (step S2001: Yes), a final step number selection lottery is performed (step S2002). The final step number selection lottery is the process shown in step S1203 of FIG.

  After step S2002, a step-up pattern table is selected (step S2003), a step-up pattern lottery is performed (step S2004), and the process ends. The step-up pattern table is the table shown in FIG. 13C, and the step-up pattern lottery is the process shown in step S1205 of FIG.

(Direction button processing)
Next, the processing procedure of the effect button process performed by the image / sound control unit 202b will be described with reference to FIG. The effect button process is the process shown in step S1905 of FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of effect button processing performed by the image / sound controller.

  First, in the effect button process, it is determined whether or not the button is valid (step S2101). If the button is not valid (step S2101: No), the process is terminated as it is. If it is during the button effective period, it is determined whether or not the effect button flag is ON (step S2102). If the effect button flag is ON (step S2102: Yes), the process is ended as it is.

  In step S2102, if the effect button flag g is OFF (step S2102: No), the effect button flag is turned ON (step S2103), and the process ends.

(Button validity period processing)
Next, the button effective period process performed by the image / sound controller 202b will be described with reference to FIG. The button valid period process is the process shown in step S1909 of FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of button valid period processing performed by the image / sound controller.

  First, in the button effective period process, it is determined whether or not the button effective period has ended (step S2201). If it is determined that the button effective period has not ended (step S2201: No), the process ends as it is. If it is determined that the button effective period has expired (step S2201: Yes), it is determined whether or not the effect button flag is ON (step S2202). If the effect button flag is ON (step S2202: YES), the effect button flag is turned OFF (step S2203), and the process is ended as it is.

  In step S2202, if the effect button flag is OFF (step S2202: No), the number of remaining fluctuations is detected (step S2204), and the final step number selection lottery is performed (step S2205). Thereafter, the step-up pattern table is selected (step S2206), the step-up pattern lottery is performed (step S2207), the fluctuation image data is stored (step S2208), and the process is ended as it is.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, as a condition that the number of steps in the next change of the change is larger than the number of steps of the step-up notice performed in the change having the button effective period, the effect is generated during the button effective period. It was set as the structure which alert | reports accepting operation to the button 119. As a result, the player can be encouraged to actively operate the effect button 119, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when an operation to the effect button 119 is received during the button effective period, the number of steps up or equal to the number of steps of the step-up notice in the variation having the button effective period is increased. The notice is configured to be performed in the next change of the change. Thereby, the player can be made to feel that the number of steps has been increased by pressing the effect button 119, and further, the player can be encouraged to actively operate the effect button 119.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when an operation to the effect button 119 is not accepted during the button effective period, the number of steps that is lower than or equal to the number of steps of the step-up notice in the variation having the button effective period The notice is configured to be performed in the next change of the change. Thus, the player can be made to feel that the number of steps has been lowered by not pressing the effect button 119, and further, the player can be encouraged to actively operate the effect button 119.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the operation to the effect button 119 is not accepted during the button effective period, the number of steps of the step-up notice to be performed in the remaining fluctuation is determined based on the remaining fluctuation count. As a result, it is possible to make a step-up notice of natural behavior in a change after the change having the button effective period, and to make it seem that a new change has started. Therefore, it is possible to recall the end of the pseudo-continuous notice effect by not pressing the effect button 119, and to further promote an active operation on the effect button 119.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a case will be described in which an effect of variably displaying effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as “continuous notice effect”) is performed on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery held by the main control unit 201. In the second embodiment, the description of the same portions as those described in the first embodiment is omitted.

  In the second embodiment, when the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a selects a variable production using the production control program stored in the ROM 242, if there is a big hit or reach in the hold, whether or not to perform a continuous notice production If the decision is made by lottery and the continuous notice effect is to be performed, the continuous notice effect is selected until the reservation is exhausted. When the continuous notice effect is not executed, one of the reach effect and the normal effect is selected.

  The continuous notice effect is an effect in which the effect symbol is displayed in a predetermined number of times while the special symbol is displayed in a predetermined number of times by the main control unit 201, and a specific symbol (hereinafter referred to as “chance eye”) is stopped and displayed. This is the effect of starting the next variable display. In addition, the continuous notice effect is an effect that has a higher reliability as the number of changes in the effect symbol is increased.

  Moreover, the continuous notice effect in Embodiment 2 performs a step-up notice in each change. The step-up notice is an effect that has a specified number of steps and a series of effects are developed step by step. The step-up notice in the present embodiment has four steps.

  Note that the number of step-up notice steps in each variation of the continuous notice effect is determined by lottery when the continuous notice effect is started. In the present embodiment, in the step-up notice for each change of the continuous notice effect, the step-up notice of the number of steps equal to or higher than the number of steps in the previous change is performed. For example, in the next variation after the step-up notice with the step number “3”, the step-up notice with the step numbers “1” and “2” is not performed. Thereby, it is set as the structure which raises a player's expectation toward the final change of a continuous notice effect.

  In addition, the continuous notice effect has a period for receiving an operation on the effect button 119 (hereinafter referred to as “button effective period”) in a predetermined variation, and when an operation on the effect button 119 is received during the period, a step is performed. Information that suggests the possibility of developing up notices. When an operation to the effect button 119 is not accepted during the button valid period, the off symbol is stopped and displayed, and a new continuous notice effect is started.

  The number of fluctuations in the case of starting a new continuous notice effect without accepting an operation to the effect button 119 during the button effective period is scheduled to be performed in the continuous notice effect having not accepted the operation to the effect button 119 during the button effective period. This is the number obtained by subtracting the number of fluctuations of the continuous notice effect performed until the start of a new continuous notice effect from the number of fluctuations.

  For example, when the operation of the effect button 119 is not accepted during the button effective period of the second variation of the continuous notification effect that performs the first to fourth variations, the continuous notification effect that newly performs the first to second variations is performed. Start. In addition, the number of steps for the step-up notice in the new continuous notice effect is newly drawn when the continuous notice effect is started.

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a start port SW process performed by the main control unit. The start port SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S402 of FIG.

  In FIG. 23, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first start port SW221 of the first start port 105 is ON (step S2301), and determines that the first start port SW221 is ON. If it is determined (step S2301: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the first start port SW 221 is smaller than “4” (step S2302).

  When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S2302: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S2303). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S2304). The random number is a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, or the like. The big hit random number determines any one of the big hit, the small hit, or the loss. For example, one hit random number is randomly acquired from 400 random numbers from “0” to “399”.

  The design random number determines the type of jackpot (presence / absence of transition to high probability gaming state, long / short hit, presence / absence of short-time game). For example, 250 random numbers from “0” to “249” A random number is randomly obtained from.

  The reach random number determines whether or not a reach is reached when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is out of order. For example, one reach random number is randomly obtained from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. Is done.

  The variation pattern random number determines the variation pattern. For example, one variation pattern random number is randomly obtained from 100 random numbers “0” to “99”.

  Thereafter, a pre-determination process is performed (step S2305), and a hold number 1 increase command indicating that the hold number 1 indicating the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 105 has increased is set (step S2306). In step S2301, when the first start port SW221 is not ON (step S2301: No), the process proceeds to step S2307. If it is determined in step S2302 that the count value U1 is “4” (step S2302: No), the process proceeds to step S2307.

  In step S2307, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 of the second start port 106 is ON (step S2307), and when it is determined that the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S2307: No). The process is terminated as it is. When it is determined that the second start port SW222 is ON (step S2307: Yes), the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that counts the number of times the second start port SW222 is detected is smaller than “4”. It is determined whether or not (step S2308).

  When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S2308: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S2309). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S2310). If it is determined in step S2308 that the count value U2 is “4” (step S2308: No), the processing ends.

  After the process of step S2310, a pre-determination process is performed (step S2311), and a hold number 2 increase command indicating that the hold number 2 indicating the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 106 has increased is set (step S2312). ).

(Preliminary judgment processing)
Next, the pre-determination process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. The prior determination process is the process shown in steps S2305 and S2311 of FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a pre-determination process executed by the main control unit. In the prior determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a high-probability gaming state is set (step S2401).

  If it is determined in step S2401 that the game state is a high probability game state (step S2401: Yes), a “high probability random number determination table” is selected (step S2402), and each random number is determined (step S2403). The “high probability random number determination table” is each table (big hit random number determination table, reach random number determination table, variation pattern random number determination table) used for random number determination in a high probability gaming state. Further, the random number determination is a jackpot random number determination, a determination of a symbol random number at the time of a big hit by winning at the first starting port 105, a determination of a symbol random number at the time of a big hit by winning at the second starting port 106, a reach random number determination, a variation pattern For example, random number determination.

  Thereafter, the determination result of step S2403 is stored as prior determination information (step S2404), and the process is terminated as it is. The stored prior determination information is transmitted to the production control unit 202a by the pending number increase command shown in steps S2306 and S2312 of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S2401 that the gaming state is not a high-probability gaming state (step S2401: No), the “low-probability random number determination table” is selected (step S2405), and step S2403 is performed. The “low probability random number determination table” is a table used for random number determination in a low probability gaming state (a jackpot random number determination table, a reach random number determination table, a variation pattern random number determination table).

(Command reception processing)
Next, the details of the command reception process performed by the production supervision unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. The command reception process is the process shown in step S901 in FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of command reception processing executed by the production control unit. In FIG. 25, the CPU 241 of the effect supervision unit 202a determines whether or not a pending number increase command has been received (step S2501). The pending number increase command is a command set in the main control unit 201 in step S2306 and step S2312 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S2501 that the pending number increase command has not been received (step S2501: No), step S2505 described later is performed. If it is determined that the hold number increase command has been received (step S2501: Yes), the advance determination information included in the hold number increase command is stored in the ROM 242 (step S2502).

  After step S2502, a sign hold display lottery is performed (step S2503), and a hold increase command is set (step S2504). The sign hold display lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to display on the image display unit 104 whether or not the lottery result of the jackpot lottery advantageous to the player is held.

  After performing step S2504, it is determined whether a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S2505). The change start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 201 (see step S610 in FIG. 6).

  In step S2505, when the change start command is not received (step S2505: No), the process proceeds to step S2507 described later. When the variation start command is received (step S2505: Yes), an effect selection process is executed (step S2506). The effect selection process is the process described with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S2507). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of a special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol processing of the main control unit 201 (see step S613 in FIG. 6).

  When the fluctuation stop command is not received (step S2507: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the change stop command is received (step S2507: Yes), the process during end of change effect is executed (step S2508), and the process ends. In addition, the process during the end of the variation effect is a process of stopping the variation of the effect symbol or ending the effect mode according to the gaming state according to the number of times of change.

(Variation effect pattern selection process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 26A and FIG. 26B, the changing effect pattern selection process performed by the effect control unit 202a will be described. The variation effect pattern selection process is the process shown in step S1103 of FIG. FIG. 26A and FIG. 26B are flowcharts illustrating the processing procedure of the changing effect pattern selection process performed by the effect control unit.

  First, in the variation effect pattern selection process, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice flag is ON (step S2601). If the continuous notice flag is ON (step S2601: Yes), step S2610 described later is performed. If the continuous notice flag is OFF (step S2601: No), it is determined whether there is a big hit or reach in the hold (step S2602).

  In step S2602, when there is a jackpot or reach in the hold (step S2602: Yes), a continuous notice effect lottery is performed (step S2603). The continuous notice effect lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to start the continuous notice effect, and is performed using a continuous notice lottery table described later with reference to FIGS. 27-1 and 27-2.

  After performing step S2603, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect is to be executed (step S2604). If the continuous notice effect is to be executed (step S2604: Yes), the continuous notice flag is turned ON (step S2605). The continuous notice flag being ON indicates that a continuous notice effect is being executed. Thereafter, a final step number selection lottery is performed (step S2606), and a step-up pattern table is selected (step S2607).

  After performing step S2607, a step-up pattern lottery is performed (step S2608), and Kmax is set (step S2609). Kmax is the number of changes performed in the continuous notice effect, and is any one of “1” to “4”. Thereafter, a value obtained by adding “1” to the variation count K is set as a new variation count K (step S2610). Note that the variation count K indicates how many variations of the continuous notice effect.

  After step S2610, it is determined whether or not the variation count K is equal to Kmax (step S2611). If the variation count K is equal to Kmax (step S2611: Yes), the final variation variation effect pattern table is displayed. Set (step S2612). The variation effect pattern table for final variation is a table used when determining the variation effect to be performed in the final variation of the continuous notice effect, the details of which will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, “0” is set to the number of fluctuations K (step S2613), and the continuous notice flag is turned off (step S2614).

  If it is determined in step S2611 that the variation count K is not equal to Kmax (step S2611: No), a variation effect pattern table (continuous notice flag ON) is set (step S2615). The variation effect pattern table (continuous notice flag ON) is a table used when determining a change effect in a variation other than the final variation of the continuous notice effect, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2602, if there is no big hit or reach in the hold (step S2602: No), the variable effect pattern table (continuous notice flag OFF) is set (step S2616). The variation effect pattern table (continuous notice flag OFF) is a table used when determining the change effect when the continuous notice effect is not performed, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S2604, when the continuous notice effect is not executed (step S2604), step S2616 is performed.

  After step S2614, step S2615, and step S2616, a variation effect pattern is selected (step S2617). At this time, a variation effect pattern is selected using the variation effect pattern table set in any of step S2612, step S2615, and step S2616.

  After step S2617, it is determined whether or not the effect selected in step S2617 is a continuous notice effect (step S2618). If the effect is not a continuous notice effect (step S2618: No), the process ends. If the effect selected in step S2617 is a continuous notice effect (step S2618: Yes), a step-up notice corresponding to the number of fluctuations K is selected (step S2619), and the process ends. Specifically, the step-up notice is selected by comparing the step-up pattern selected in advance in step S2608 with the variation count K.

(Continuous notice lottery table)
Next, the continuous notice lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 27-1 and 27-2. The continuous notice lottery table is a table used for the continuous notice effect lottery shown in step S2603 of FIG. Each continuous notice lottery table includes a lottery result 2701, a hold number 2702, whether to execute 2703, a range 2704, a ratio 2705, and a random value 2706.

  The lottery result 2701 is a lottery result of the jackpot lottery of the holding ball that triggers the continuous notice effect lottery, and is either a jackpot or reach. The number of holdings 1902 indicates how many times the holding ball that triggers the execution of the continuous notice effect lottery changes, and is “1” to “4”. The presence / absence of execution 2703 is whether or not the continuous notice effect is to be executed. When “Yes”, the continuous notice effect is executed, and when “No”, the continuous notice effect is not executed. A range 2704 indicates a range of continuous notice effect random numbers, and is 0-99. The ratio 2705 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random numbers 2706 by the number of ranges 2704. A random value 2706 indicates a continuous notice effect random number for each hold number 2702 and each execution presence / absence 2703.

  FIG. 27A is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot continuous notice lottery table. In the jackpot continuous notice lottery table 2710, for example, when the lottery result 2701 is a jackpot, the number of holds 2702 is “1”, and the acquired random number 2706 is one of 0 to 19, the presence / absence of execution 2703 is “Yes”, and the ratio 2705 is 20/100. When the hold number 2702 is “1” and the acquired random value 2706 is any one of 20 to 99, the presence / absence of execution 2703 is “none”, and the ratio 2705 is 80/100.

  Also, for example, when the lottery result 2701 is a big hit, the number of holds 2702 is “2”, and the obtained random number 2706 is any of 0 to 29, the execution presence / absence 2703 is “present”, The ratio 2705 is 30/100. Further, when the hold number 2702 is “2” and the acquired random number value 2706 is any one of 30 to 99, the presence / absence of execution 2703 is “none”, and the ratio 2705 is 70/100.

  Also, for example, when the lottery result 2701 is a big hit, the hold number 2702 is “3”, and the acquired random number value 2706 is any of 0 to 39, the execution presence / absence 2703 is “present”, The ratio 2705 is 40/100. When the hold number 2702 is “3” and the acquired random number value 2706 is any of 40 to 99, the presence / absence of execution 2703 is “none” and the ratio 2705 is 60/100.

  Also, for example, when the lottery result 2701 is a big hit, the hold number 2702 is “4”, and the acquired random number value 2706 is any of 0 to 49, the presence / absence of execution 2703 is “present”, The ratio 2705 is 50/100. When the hold number 2702 is “4” and the acquired random number value 2706 is any one of 50 to 99, the presence / absence of execution 2703 is “none” and the ratio 2705 is 50/100.

  FIG. 27-2 is an explanatory diagram of a reach continuous notice lottery table. In the reach continuous notice lottery table 2720 for reach, for example, when the lottery result 2701 is reach, the hold number 2702 is “1”, and the acquired random number 2706 is any one of 0 to 39, the presence / absence of execution 2703 is “Yes” and the ratio 2705 is 40/100. Further, when the hold number 2702 is “1” and the obtained random number value 2706 is any one of 40 to 99, the execution presence / absence 2703 is “none” and the ratio 2705 is 60/100.

  Also, for example, when the lottery result 2701 is reach, the hold number 2702 is “2”, and the acquired random number value 2706 is any of 0 to 29, the execution presence / absence 2703 is “present”, The ratio 2705 is 30/100. Further, when the hold number 2702 is “2” and the acquired random number value 2706 is any one of 30 to 99, the presence / absence of execution 2703 is “none”, and the ratio 2705 is 70/100.

  Also, for example, when the lottery result 2701 is reach, the hold number 2702 is “3”, and the acquired random number 2706 is any one of 0 to 19, the presence / absence of execution 2703 is “present”, The ratio 2705 is 20/100. Further, when the hold number 2702 is “3” and the acquired random number value 2706 is any one of 20 to 99, the execution presence / absence 2703 is “none” and the ratio 2705 is 80/100.

  Further, for example, when the lottery result 2701 is reach, the hold number 2702 is “4”, and the acquired random number value 2706 is any of 0 to 9, the presence / absence of execution 2703 is “present”, The ratio 2705 is 10/100. Further, when the hold number 2702 is “4” and the acquired random number value 2706 is any one of 10 to 99, the presence / absence of execution 2703 is “none” and the ratio 2705 is 90/100.

  In this way, the jackpot continuous notice lottery table 2710 sets a higher ratio 2705 that the presence / absence of execution 2703 is “present” as the number of holds 2702 increases, and the reach continuous notice lottery table 2720 indicates the number of holds. The ratio 2705 in which the presence / absence of execution 2703 is “no” is set higher as the number 2702 increases. As a result, the player has a greater expectation as the number of changes in the continuous notice effect increases.

(Variation production pattern table)
Next, the variation effect pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS. 28-1, 28-2, and 28-3. The variation effect pattern table is a table used when a variation effect pattern is selected in step S2617 of FIG. Each variation effect pattern table includes a variation time 2801 and a variation effect 2802. The fluctuation time 2801 is the fluctuation time received from the main control unit 201, and includes T0 to T6. The fluctuation effect 2802 is an effect that is performed during the variable display corresponding to each fluctuation time 2801, and is usually an off-line effect, a reach effect, a continuous notice effect (with a button effective period), and a continuous notice effect (without a button effective period). ) And the final continuous notice effect.

  The continuous notice effect (with button effective period) is an effect having a period during which the operation of the effect button 119 is accepted in the continuous notice effect. At this time, when the operation of the effect button 119 is received during the button effective period, the display is stopped at the chance. Further, when the operation of the effect button 119 is not accepted during the button valid period, the off symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The continuous notice effect (no button valid period) is an effect that stops and displays the effect symbol at the chance. The final continuous notice effect is an effect that is performed in the final change of the continuous notice effect, and is an effect that is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  FIG. 28A is an explanatory diagram of a variation effect pattern table for final variation. The final effect variation effect pattern table 2810 is a table set in step S2612 of FIG. In the final variation variation effect pattern table 2810, for example, when the variation time 2801 is any one of T2 to T6, the variation effect 2802 is a final continuous notice effect. When the variation effect pattern table 2810 for final variation is selected, the variation time 2801 is not set to T0 or T1, and therefore the variation effect 2802 is not set when the variation time 2801 is T0 and T1.

  FIG. 28-2 is an explanatory diagram of a variation effect pattern table (continuous notice flag ON). The variation effect pattern table (continuous notice flag ON) 2820 is a table set in step S2615 of FIG. In the fluctuation effect pattern table (continuous notice flag ON) 2820, for example, when the fluctuation time 2801 is any one of T0 to T2, the fluctuation effect 2802 is a continuous notice effect (no button valid period). For example, when the variation time 2801 is any one of T3 to T6, the variation effect 2802 is a continuous notice effect (with a button effective period).

  FIG. 28-3 is an explanatory diagram of a variation effect pattern table (continuous notice flag OFF). The variation effect pattern table (continuous notice flag OFF) 2830 is a table set in step S2616 of FIG. In the variation effect pattern table (continuous notice flag OFF) 2830, for example, when the variation time 2801 is T0 or T1, the variation effect 2802 is usually a deviation effect. For example, when the variation time 2801 is any one of T2 to T6, the variation effect 2802 is a reach effect.

(Direction button processing)
Next, the effect button process executed by the effect control unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. The effect button process is the process shown in step S902 of FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect button process executed by the effect control unit. In the effect button process, it is first determined whether or not the button is valid (step S2901). If it is determined that the button is not valid (step S2901: No), the process ends.

  If it is determined that the button is valid (step S2901: YES), it is determined whether the effect button flag is ON (step S2902). The effect button flag being ON indicates that the operation of the effect button 119 has been accepted during the button valid period. If the effect button flag is ON (step S2902: YES), step S2906 described later is performed.

  If it is determined in step S2902 that the effect button flag is OFF (step S2902: No), it is determined whether or not the effect button 119 is ON (step S2903). When the effect button 119 is OFF (step S2903: No), step S2906 described later is performed.

  If the effect button 119 is ON in step S2903 (step S2903: Yes), an effect button command is set (step S2904), and the effect button flag is turned ON (step S2905). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the button valid period has ended (step S2906).

  If it is determined in step S2906 that the button valid period has not expired (step S2906: No), the process is terminated as it is. If it is determined that the button valid period has expired (step S2906: YES), it is determined whether the effect button flag is ON (step S2907).

  In step S2907, when the effect button flag is OFF (step S2907: No), a value obtained by subtracting the variation count K from Kmax is set as a new Kmax (step S2908). Thereafter, “0” is set to the fluctuation count K (step S2909).

  By performing step S2908 and step S2909, it is possible to reset the number of fluctuations, to make it appear that the continuous notice effect has once ended, and to perform the predetermined notice number of times again. For example, when Kmax is “4” and the variation count K is “2”, “2” is set as a new Kmax. Then, by setting “0” to K, the first variation and the second variation can be performed.

  After step S2909, a final step number selection lottery is performed (step S2910), and a step-up pattern table (see FIG. 13-3) is selected (step S2911). At this time, a step-up pattern table is selected in which the number of steps of the first variation is only a step-up pattern that is lower than or equivalent to the number of steps performed in the variation having the effective period. Specifically, when any step-up pattern is selected, a step-up pattern table in which the number of steps of the first variation is “1” may be selected.

  After step S2911, a step-up pattern lottery is performed (step S2912), a variable effect change command is set (step S2913), and the process ends. The change effect change command is a command including information on the content of the continuous notice effect to be newly started (number of changes K, Kmax, number of final steps, step-up pattern), and is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b.

  In step S2907, if the effect button flag is ON (step S2907: Yes), the effect button flag is turned OFF (step S2914), and the process is ended as it is.

  In the second embodiment, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a performs the process of determining the content of the step-up notice (the number of final steps and the step-up pattern) to be performed for each change of the continuous notice effect. It is not limited to. For example, although detailed description is omitted, the image / sound control unit 202b may perform the processing.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, as a condition that the number of steps in the next change of the change is larger than the number of steps of the step-up notice performed in the change having the button effective period, It was set as the structure which alert | reports operation to the production button 119. FIG. As a result, the player can be encouraged to actively operate the effect button 119, and the interest can be improved.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, a lot of fluctuations are performed on a lottery result of one big hit lottery, and a player performs a series of effects in which a notice effect is performed for each fluctuation. Can be promoted and the fun of the game can be improved.

100 Pachinko machines (game machines)
104 Image display (display screen)
201 Main control unit (main control board)
202 Production control unit (production control board)
241 CPU
301 Acquisition Unit 302 Execution Unit 303 Continuous Effect Execution Unit (Continuous Effect Execution Unit)
304 Fluctuation effect execution unit (variation effect execution means)
305 Determination unit (determination means)
306 Reception unit 307 Determination unit 308 Notification unit (notification unit)
309 Output unit

Claims (1)

Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game when the start condition is satisfied;
A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying a symbol indicating a determination result by the special game determining means after the symbols are variably displayed in a predetermined symbol display means;
If it is determined that the special game is determined to be performed by the special game determination means, special game execution means for performing a special game advantageous to the player after the symbol display control means is stopped and displayed;
When the symbol is variably displayed by the symbol display control means, an effect execution means for performing an effect symbol variation effect consisting of an effect symbol variation display and a stop display in a predetermined effect symbol display means,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
With
The production execution means
A special effect executing means for performing a special effect of variably displaying the effect symbol in a special variable display mode;
Based on the determination result by the special game determination means, pseudo continuous notice determination means for judging whether or not to perform a pseudo continuous notice effect that performs the display and change display of the effect symbol a plurality of times ;
Said case it is determined to perform the pseudo-continuous announcement attraction, the pseudo continuous announcement clear screen pseudo-continuous announcement attraction executing means an effect by the pseudo continuous announcement determination means,
Wherein when the pseudo said pseudo-continuous announcement attraction by the continuous announcement attraction executing means is being performed, the pseudo continuous announcement each of the presentation announcement attraction execution is possible to perform predetermined announcement attraction for each variable display of symbols in effect Means,
Have
The notice effect execution means includes:
When variable display of 1 of the performance symbols in that by the said pseudo-continuous announcement attraction executing means the pseudo-continuous announcement attraction is being performed, and determines operation determining means for determining whether said operation means is operated,
Based on the determination result by the operation determination unit and the determination result by the special game determination unit, the special game execution unit is unlikely to perform the special game at a low stage notice effect or higher than the low stage notice effect. A stage notice effect specifying means for specifying any of the stage notice effects,
Stage notice effect executing means for performing the low stage notice effect or the high stage notice effect specified by the stage notice effect specifying means;
Have
The stage notice effect specifying means is:
When the low-stage notice effect is specified with respect to the change display of the above- mentioned effect symbol among a plurality of change indications of the effect symbol performed by the pseudo- continuous notice effect execution means by the stage notice effect execution means, When it is determined that the operation means has been operated by the operation determining means with respect to the change display of the effect symbols after the previous change display of the effect symbols, it is possible to specify the high-level notice effect. The gaming machine is characterized in that the high-level notice effect is not specified unless it is determined by the operation determination means that the operation means has been operated.

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