JP5540125B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  In accordance with the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the present invention repeats a predetermined number of fluctuation display and stop display of a plurality of symbols displayed on the display control unit, and the higher the predetermined number of times, the higher the reliability of the jackpot. It relates to gaming machines that perform.

  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. In particular, there is a pseudo continuous variation effect in which a continuous variation display effect is performed while a special symbol whose display is controlled by the main control unit is variably displayed once (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

  Such a quasi-continuous variation effect ends the effect when the symbol indicating reach is stopped and displayed, and shifts to the reach effect. In addition, in the pseudo continuous variation effect, an upper limit number of times (for example, four times) for continuously performing variable display is set in advance, and as the number of continuous variable displays approaches the upper limit number of times, the player expects more. A feeling can be given.

JP 2009-39212 A

  However, in the quasi-continuous variation effect in the above-described technology, when the symbol indicating reach is stopped and displayed at an early stage, such as immediately after the start of the quasi-continuous variation effect, without reaching the upper limit, the effect is low in reliability. It was supposed to be. Therefore, there is a problem that if the symbol indicating reach is stopped and displayed at an early stage, the player's expectation is lowered.

  In order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the prior art, the present invention provides the player with a sense of expectation even when a symbol indicating reach is stopped and displayed at a stage before the upper limit in the continuous variation display effect. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be maintained.

  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 means for determining whether or not to perform a special game when the start condition is satisfied, and a determination result by the special game determination means after the symbols are variably displayed on a predetermined symbol display means. When the determination display indicating that the special game is determined to be performed by the special game determination means, the player after the determination display is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means. Special game execution means for performing the special game advantageous to the player, and effect control means for controlling a game effect to be performed by a predetermined effect display means when the symbol display is variably displayed by the symbol display control means, And the effect control means displays a plurality of effect symbols as the symbols are variably displayed by the symbol display control means. Effect symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the plurality of effect symbols in a definite combination mode showing a determination result by the special game determination means when the determination symbol is stopped and displayed, and the special game determination Based on the determination result of the means, the special effect determining means for determining whether or not to perform the first special effect suggesting that it is determined that the special game is to be performed, and the first special effect determining means for the first special effect determining means. Special effect control means for performing the first special effect at a predetermined timing before the plurality of effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the determined combination mode by the effect symbol display control means when it is determined that the effect is to be performed. And the effect symbol display control means determines that the special effect determination means causes the first special effect to be performed. A pseudo-continuous-number setting means capable of setting the number of times of performing the pseudo-continuous effect including the variation display and the temporary stop display of the plurality of effect symbols to the first number or a second number larger than the first number; When the first number of times is set by the quasi-continuous number setting means, the quasi-continuous effect continues after the plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed in the pseudo-continuous effect less than the first number of times. In the continuous combination mode shown, the plurality of effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the first special effect is performed after the plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed in the first number of pseudo-continuous effects. First pseudo-continuous effect control in which a predetermined effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach mode, and then the plurality of effect symbols is stopped and displayed in the determined combination mode. And when the second number of times is set by the pseudo-continuous number setting means, the plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed in the pseudo-continuous effect less than the second number of times, and the plurality of the plurality of effect symbols are continuously combined. Are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed in the second-time pseudo-continuous effect, and then the predetermined effect symbol is temporarily displayed among the plurality of effect symbols in the reach mode. And second pseudo continuous effect control means for stopping and displaying the plurality of effect symbols in the confirmed combination mode after the stop display, wherein the second pseudo continuous effect control means includes the second number of times in the second number of times. In the first-time pseudo-continuous production, after a predetermined waiting period has elapsed since the predetermined production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach mode, the continuous combination mode is used. It is possible to perform a special pseudo-continuous effect that temporarily stops and displays a number of effect symbols, and the special effect control means includes the first-time pseudo-continuous effect and the first pseudo-continuous effect control means. In the second-time pseudo-continuous effect by the second pseudo-continuous effect control means, the first special effect control for performing the first special effect after the predetermined effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach mode. And the first special effect during the predetermined waiting period after the predetermined effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach mode. And a second special effect control means for performing the same second special effect.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols displayed on the display screen are repeated a predetermined number of times, and the higher the predetermined number of times, the higher the reliability for the jackpot, the early reach. Even if the symbol is stopped and displayed, the player's expectation can be maintained.

It is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment. 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 a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which a production | presentation 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 explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation production pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a variation production pattern selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example (the 1) of the effect of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example (the 1) of the effect of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example (the 2) of the effect of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example (the 2) of the effect of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example (the 3) of the effect of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example (the 3) of the effect of the game machine of this Embodiment.

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

(Embodiment)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the 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 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 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 according to the variation time of the special symbol, and outputs a variation effect start command to the image / sound control unit 202b. It is a program to do. The effect selected at that time 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 a higher reliability as the number of changes in the effect symbol is increased.

  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.

  The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, which are configured on different substrates, but are configured 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. 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. Further, if the potential hit is a big hit, the game shifts to the latent probability 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 effect determination unit 302, a continuous effect execution unit 303, a reach effect execution unit 304, and an output unit 305.

  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.

  Based on the lottery result and variation time of the jackpot lottery acquired by the acquisition unit 301, the effect determination unit 302 repeats the variation display and stop display in the pseudo-continuous notice effect and the combination of reach (hereinafter “reach”). Decide whether to stop and display "design". The quasi-continuous notice effect is a continuous effect in which, for a single jackpot lottery, a variable display and a stop display of a plurality of symbols are repeated on the display screen, and the reliability for the jackpot increases as the number of repeated times increases. The plurality of symbols is, for example, three effect symbols. Specifically, the number of times that the variable display and the variable stop are repeated is set corresponding to the variable symbol variation time included in the lottery lottery result information.

  For example, if the variation time acquired by the acquisition unit 301 is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, the effect determination unit 302 selects a pseudo-continuous notice effect that stops and displays reach before starting the final variation display, and the variation time If it is less than the predetermined time, a pseudo-continuous notice effect that does not stop and display reach before starting the final variation display may be selected.

  The continuous effect execution unit 303 performs a pseudo-continuous notice effect, and when the pseudo-continuous notice effect is to be continued, stops the plurality of symbols that are variably displayed at the chance and starts the next variably display, When the notice effect is finished, the plurality of symbols variably displayed are stopped and displayed in a combination of reach.

  In addition, when the continuous effect execution unit 303 continues the pseudo-continuous notice effect, the plurality of symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at least once, and the reach effect execution unit 304 starts the reach effect. Stop and display multiple symbols at chance. Specifically, when the predetermined number of times is four, the reach symbols are stopped and displayed once or more in the first to third fluctuations.

  The reach effect execution unit 304 performs a predetermined reach effect when a plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed as reach symbols. Since the reach effect is a known technique, a detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  Further, the continuous effect execution unit 303 restarts the variable display of at least one of the plurality of symbols during the execution of the reach effect by the reach effect execution unit 304, and stops the display at the chance. In that case, the reach effect executing unit 304 resumes the display of the variation of at least one of the plurality of symbols by the continuous effect executing unit 303 and interrupts the reach effect.

  In addition, the continuous effect execution unit 303 stops and displays a plurality of symbols in a combination of detachment in accordance with the end of the reach effect by the reach effect execution unit 304, and then displays a variation of at least one of the symbols. It is good also as what is restarted and is stopped and displayed at the chance.

  Further, the output unit 305 outputs an effect executed by the continuous effect executing unit 303 and the reach effect executing unit 304. Specifically, the output unit 305 outputs to the image display unit 104, the speaker 254, and the like.

  The acquisition unit 301, the production determination unit 302, the continuous production execution unit 303, and the reach production execution unit 304 are realized by the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202 a of the production control unit 202. That is, each part is implement | achieved when CPU241 of the production control part 202a runs a production control program. The output unit 305 is realized by the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b. That is, the output unit 305 is realized by the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b executing the effect control program.

  In addition, as described above, in the embodiment, the production control unit 202a and the image / sound control unit 202b are separate substrates, but these may be the same substrate, or when the same substrate is used. The functional units 301 to 305 may be provided 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 embodiment, as shown in step S603 to step 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 small 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 loss is a table used when selecting a variation pattern for loss.

  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. 8A and 8B, 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 jackpot and reach. The fluctuation time 802 is a special symbol fluctuation time, and includes T1 to T8. It should be noted that the relationship between the varying times 802 is T1 <T2 <T3 <T4 <T5 <T6 <T7 <T8. 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 the range 803 by the number of random numbers 805. 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 T1, and the ratio 804 is 10/100. When the acquired random number 805 is any one of 10 to 14, the variation time 802 is T2, and the ratio 804 is 5/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any one of 15 to 19, the variation time 802 is T3, and the ratio is 5/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any of 20 to 29, the variation time 802 is T4 and the ratio is 10/100.

  When the acquired random value 805 is any one of 30 to 39, the variation time 802 is T5 and the ratio 804 is 10/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any of 40 to 49, the variation time 802 is T6 and the ratio 804 is 10/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any of 50 to 69, the variation time 802 is T7, and the ratio is 20/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any of 70 to 99, the variation time 802 is T8, and the ratio 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 T1, and the ratio 804 is 70/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any of 70 to 74, the variation time 802 is T2, and the ratio is 5/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any one of 75 to 79, the variation time 802 is T3 and the ratio 804 is 5/100. When the acquired random value 805 is any of 80 to 84, the variation time 802 is T4 and the ratio 804 is 5/100.

  When the acquired random number value 805 is any of 85 to 94, the variation time 802 is T5 and the ratio 804 is 10/100. When the acquired random number 805 is 95, the variation time 802 is T6, and the ratio is 1/100. When the acquired random value 805 is 96 or 97, the variation time 802 is T7, and the ratio 804 is 2/100. When the acquired random number value 805 is 98 or 99, the variation time 802 is T8 and the ratio 804 is 2/100.

(Timer interrupt processing executed by the Production Control Department)
Next, a timer interrupt process executed by the production control unit 202a of the production control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the production control unit. This timer interruption process is a process in which the production control unit 202a operates to interrupt the main production control process executed by the production 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). 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. 11A is a flowchart of an effect selection process executed by the effect control unit. In FIG. 11A, the CPU 241 of the production control 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 using the variation effect pattern table (step S1103). The variation effect pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG. 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. The processing procedure of the variation effect pattern selection process 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 production pattern table)
Next, the variation effect pattern table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram of a variation effect pattern table. The variation effect pattern table is a table used in step S1103 of FIG.

  The variation effect pattern table 1120 shows a variation time 1121, a variation effect 1122, and the number of times of variation 1123. The variation time 1121 is a variation time of a special symbol included in the variation start command, and is T1 to T8. The fluctuating effects are effects performed during the fluctuation of the special symbol, and are “reach effect”, “pseudo continuous notice effect (without reach)”, and “pseudo continuous notice effect (with reach)”. 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.

  “Pseudo-continuous notice effect (no reach)” is a pattern that shows the lottery result of the big hit lottery, with the display and stop display of the predetermined number of times, and the stop display and reach effect of the reach symbol is not performed except for the final change. This is an effect to stop display. “Pseudo-continuous notice effect (with reach)” is a predetermined number of fluctuation display and stop display, and other than the final change, a reach symbol stop display and reach effect is performed at least once. This is an effect of stopping and displaying with a symbol indicating.

  In the pseudo-continuous notice effect (with reach), the number of times the reach symbol is stopped and displayed, and in which variation the reach symbol is stopped and displayed are arbitrary, and may be preset. The effect control unit 202 may determine at random. The number of times of change 1123 is the number of times the change display is performed when the change effect 1122 is a pseudo continuous notice effect.

  For example, when the variation time 1121 is T1, the variation effect 1122 is a reach effect. When the variation time is T2, the variation effect 1122 is a pseudo continuous notice effect (no reach), and the variation count 1123 is one. When the variation time is T3, the variation effect 1122 is a pseudo-continuous notice effect (no reach), and the variation count 1123 is two.

  When the variation time is T4, the variation effect 1122 is a pseudo-continuous notice effect (no reach), and the variation count 1123 is three. When the variation time is T5, the variation effect 1122 is a pseudo-continuous notice effect (no reach), and the variation count 1123 is four times.

  When the variation time is T6, the variation effect 1122 is a pseudo-continuous notice effect (with reach), and the number of changes 1123 is two. When the variation time is T7, the variation effect 1122 is a pseudo-continuous notice effect (with reach), and the variation count 1123 is three. When the variation time is T8, the variation effect 1122 is a pseudo-continuous notice effect (with reach), and the variation count 1123 is four times.

  By selecting a variation effect using the variation pattern table described above, a pseudo continuous notice effect (with reach) is selected if the variation time of the special symbol is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, and if the variation time is less than the predetermined time. Select a reach effect or pseudo-continuous notice effect (no reach).

(Variation effect pattern selection process)
Next, a variation effect pattern selection process for determining a variation effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11C is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the variation effect pattern selection processing. The variation effect pattern selection process is the process shown in step S1103 of FIG.

  First, in the variation effect pattern selection process, it is determined whether or not the variation time is T6 or more (step S1131). When the variation time is T6 or more (step S1131: Yes), a pseudo continuous notice effect (no reach) is selected (step S1132). Thereafter, the number of times of change is determined using the change effect pattern table (see FIG. 11-2) (step S1133). After step S1133, the variation for stopping and displaying the reach symbol is determined (step S1134). The process is terminated as it is. Note that the variation in which the reach symbol is stopped and displayed may be determined randomly by a random number or the like, or may be set in advance.

  In step S1131, when the variation time is less than T6 (step S1131: No), it is determined whether the variation time is T2 or more and less than T6 (step S1135). When the variation time is T2 or more and less than T6 (step S1135: Yes), a pseudo continuous notice effect (no reach) is selected (step S1136), the number of times of variation is determined (step S1137), and the process is terminated.

  In step S1135, if the variation time is not T2 or more and less than T6 (step S1135: No), the reach effect is selected (step S1138), and the process ends.

(Specific examples of variable production)
Next, an example of the effects of the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2. FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example (part 1) of the effects of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. These explanatory diagrams show display examples of the image display unit 104 (including the left symbol 1201, the middle symbol 1202, and the right symbol 1203) at each timing during execution of the pseudo continuous notice effect (with reach). Note that a downward arrow indicates that the display is changing. In the present embodiment, the chance is to stop “1” for the left symbol 1201, “2” for the middle symbol 1202, and “3” for the right symbol 1203. Moreover, the upper limit of the continuous number of pseudo-continuous notice effects (with reach) is four, and the first to fourth variations are defined as first to fourth variations, respectively.

  First, in the pseudo continuous notice effect (with reach), the fluctuation is started at the timing (a) which is one of the first to third fluctuations, that is, the fluctuation that is not the fluctuation (fourth fluctuation) of the upper limit number of consecutive times. . Here, in the case of the first variation, the variation starts when the game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, and in the case of the second variation or the third variation, the previous variation Fluctuation starts when the opportunity stops at.

  Next, at timing (b), “1” is stopped and displayed on the left symbol 1201 and the right symbol 1203 to stop display the reach symbol, and at timing (c), the reach effect is started. At time (d), the reach effect is performed, and at time (e), the right symbol 1203 is changed from “1” to “3” to cancel the reach symbol and interrupt the reach effect. Then, at timing (f), by stopping “2” on the middle symbol 1202, the chance eye is stopped and displayed, and the next change is made.

  Thus, by canceling the reach effect at timing (e), it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the continuation of the pseudo continuous notice effect. That is, a sense of expectation for the jackpot can be given.

  In this embodiment, in the pseudo-continuous notice effect (with reach), before reaching the final change, the reach symbol is stopped and displayed, the reach effect is started, the reach symbol is canceled and the reach effect is interrupted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the reach design is stopped and the reach effect is started, the reach effect is finished, all the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the off-design, and then the stop-display error symbol is changed to the chance and the next change You may move to. A specific example will be described with reference to FIGS. 13-1 and 13-2.

  FIGS. 13-1 and 13-2 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example (part 2) of the effects of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The description of the same portions as those described in FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2 is omitted.

  First, in the pseudo continuous notice effect (with reach), the fluctuation is started at a timing (g) that is one of the first to third fluctuations, that is, a fluctuation that is not the fluctuation of the upper limit number of consecutive times (fourth fluctuation). . Here, in the case of the first variation, the variation starts when the game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, and in the case of the second variation or the third variation, the previous variation Fluctuation starts when the opportunity stops at.

  Next, at timing (h), “1” is stopped and displayed on the left symbol 1201 and the right symbol 1203 to stop and display the reach symbol, and at timing (i), the reach effect is started. Then, at time (j), the reach effect is performed, at time (k), the reach effect is terminated, and the middle symbol 1202 is removed and stopped at “2” as the symbol. Thereafter, at the timing (l), the right symbol 1203 is changed from “1” to “3”, the chance eye is stopped and displayed, and the process proceeds to the next fluctuation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the symbol in which “1” is stopped in the left symbol 1201, “2” in the middle symbol 1202, and “3” in the right symbol 1203 is regarded as a chance, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a combination of stopping and displaying a specific symbol on the middle symbol 1202 may be a chance. A specific example will be described with reference to FIGS. 14-1 and 14-2.

  FIGS. 14A and 14B are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example (part 3) of the effects of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The description of the same portions as those described in FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2 is omitted. A combination in which “2” is stopped and displayed on the middle symbol 1202 is a chance.

  First, in the pseudo-continuous notice effect (with reach), the fluctuation starts at the timing (m) that is one of the first to third fluctuations, that is, the fluctuation that is not the fluctuation (fourth fluctuation) of the upper limit number of consecutive times. . Here, in the case of the first variation, the variation starts when the game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, and in the case of the second variation or the third variation, the previous variation Fluctuation starts when the opportunity stops at.

  Next, at timing (n), “1” is stopped and displayed on the left symbol 1201 and the right symbol 1203 to stop display the reach symbol, and at timing (o), the reach effect is started. Then, the reach effect is performed at timing (p), the reach effect is terminated at timing (q), and the chance eye is stopped and displayed. After that, it goes to the next change.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, before starting the final change of the pseudo continuous notice effect, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the reach symbol, and the reach effect is performed. It was set as the structure which performs. As a result, even if the reach symbol is stopped and displayed before the final change during the pseudo-continuous notice effect, and the reach effect is performed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation by continuing the pseudo-continuous notice effect. . In addition, when the game ball wins once at the starting opening, the reach symbol is displayed a plurality of times, thereby increasing the number of times that the player can expect and improving the interest of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the pseudo continuous notice effect, the reach effect is interrupted, the chance eyes are stopped and displayed, and the next change is performed. Thereby, even when the reach effect is started before the final change during the pseudo continuous notice effect, it is possible to always give the player a sense of expectation for the interruption of the reach effect and the continuation of the pseudo continuous notice effect.

  Further, in the pseudo continuous notice effect, it is possible to stop the display of the symbols in accordance with the end of the reach effect, and then change to the chance. As a result, even when the reach effect is performed before the final change during the pseudo continuous notice effect and the off symbol is stopped and displayed, it is possible to give a sense of expectation for the continuation of the pseudo continuous notice effect.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, in a series of effects over a plurality of variable displays, even when a symbol indicating reach is stopped and displayed at an early stage such as immediately after the start of the effect, The expectation of the person can be maintained.

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 Obtaining unit 302 Production determining unit 303 Continuous production execution unit (continuous production execution means)
304 Reach production execution unit (reach production execution means)
305 Output unit

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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 determination symbol indicating a determination result by the special game determination means after the symbols are variably displayed on the predetermined symbol display means;
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be performed, the special game execution means for performing the special game advantageous to the player after the determination symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means;
Effect control means for controlling a game effect to be performed by a predetermined effect display means when the symbols are variably displayed by the symbol display control means;
With
The production control means includes
A confirmed combination in which a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed as the symbols are variably displayed by the symbol display control means, and a determination result by the special game determination means is indicated when the determination symbols are stopped and displayed. Effect design display control means for stopping and displaying the plurality of effect symbols in a mode;
Based on the determination result of the special game determination means, special effect determination means for determining whether or not to perform a first special effect suggesting that it is determined to perform the special game;
When it is determined by the special effect determining means that the first special effect is to be performed, the first display at the predetermined timing before the plurality of effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the confirmed combination mode by the effect symbol display control means. 1 special production control means for performing special production,
Have
The effect symbol display control means includes:
When it is determined by the special effect determination means that the first special effect is to be performed, the number of times that the pseudo-continuous effect including the variation display and the temporary stop display of the plurality of effect symbols is performed is the first number or the first A pseudo continuous number setting means that can be set to a second number greater than the number of times;
When the first number of times is set by the quasi-continuous number setting means, the quasi-continuous effect continues after the plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed in the pseudo-continuous effect less than the first number of times. Reach indicating that the plurality of effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a continuous combination mode, and that the first special effect is performed after the plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed in the first-time pseudo-continuous effect. First pseudo-continuous effect control means for temporarily stopping and displaying the plurality of effect symbols in the fixed combination mode after temporarily stopping and displaying a predetermined effect symbol among the plurality of effect symbols in the aspect;
When the second number of times is set by the pseudo consecutive number setting means, the plurality of effect symbols are displayed in the continuous combination mode after the plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed in the pseudo continuous effect less than the second number of times. Is temporarily stopped, and the plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed in the second-time pseudo-continuous effect, and then the predetermined effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach mode. Then, a second pseudo-continuous effect control means for stopping and displaying the plurality of effect symbols in the determined combination mode,
Have
The second pseudo-continuous effect control means includes
In the first consecutive out of the second number of times, the plurality of combinations in the continuous combination mode after a predetermined waiting period has elapsed after the predetermined effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach mode. It is possible to make a special pseudo-continuous production that temporarily stops and displays the production design of
The special effect control means is
In the pseudo-continuous effect of the first number of times by the first pseudo-continuous effect control means and the pseudo-continuous effect of the second number of times by the second pseudo-continuous effect control means, the predetermined effect pattern in the reach mode. First special effect control means for performing the first special effect after the temporary stop is displayed,
In the special pseudo continuous effect by the second pseudo continuous effect control means, the second same as the first special effect during the predetermined waiting period after the predetermined effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach mode. Second special production control means for performing special production;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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