JP5926770B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on establishment of a start condition.

  Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that determines whether or not to play a special game based on the establishment of a start condition, and stops after changing the effect design based on the determination result (for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2011-212281 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in terms of improving the interest by simply scrolling the symbol for rendering and performing the rendering.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing a highly interesting performance.

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

The gaming machine according to the present invention is configured to acquire an acquisition unit that acquires acquisition information when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and to perform a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game based on the acquisition information when a start condition is satisfied. and means, before the previous SL start condition is satisfied, based on the previous Quito obtained information, determining whether or not a special game (hereinafter, referred to as pre-determined) and pre-determining means for performing said determination means, or, And an effect control means for controlling the effect based on the result of the determination by the prior determination means, wherein the effect control means is the first specific effect based on the result of the prior determination by the prior determination means, or the previous A specific effect control means for controlling a second specific effect, which is an effect based on the result of the prior determination by the pre-article determination means and has a higher degree of expectation that a special game will be performed than the first specific effect, and a plurality of symbols Change design Means, a suggestion effect executing means for executing a suggestion effect suggesting the stop order of the plurality of symbols, a symbol stop means for stopping the plurality of symbols in the order suggested by the suggestion effect, and the symbol stop means by the symbol stop means. includes a specific effect execution unit configured to execute the second specific effect when symbols are stopped at a particular stop pattern, wherein the suggestion demonstration execution means includes a first aspect, the the first aspect in a different second aspect, Ri executable der the suggestion effect, the case where the suggested effect is performed in a second aspect, than if said suggested effect in the first aspect is performed The symbol is likely to be stopped by the specific stop pattern .

  Further, in another configuration, the specific effect executing means includes a first specific effect executing means for executing the first specific effect when the symbol is stopped in a first stop pattern by the symbol stop means, And a second specific effect executing means for executing the second specific effect when the symbol is stopped in a second stop pattern by the symbol stop means, and the second aspect is characterized in that the symbol is the first It may be suggested to stop at a stop pattern of 2.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the symbols.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure which shows an example of the jackpot game selected according to the jackpot symbol selected according to the winning at each starting point and the jackpot symbol The flowchart which shows an example of the main process performed by the game control part 100 Detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of gate switch processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special symbol processing of step S4 in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the jackpot determination process of step S407 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S408 of FIG. FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416. Detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing of step S5 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process of step S6 of FIG. FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process in step S618. Detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 while the special design is fluctuating The figure which shows an example of the production | presentation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment The figure which shows the flow of the production of this embodiment The figure which shows the relationship between the stop pattern of the decorative design and the subsequent production The figure which shows that the stop pattern of the decorative design which appears easily by the display mode of the suggestion image 54 changes The figure which shows an example of the production | presentation in case a strong reach production is performed after the stop order of the decoration design 51 is suggested by the suggestion image 54 The figure which shows an example of the effect in the case where a weak reach effect is performed after the suggestion image 54 indicates the stop order of the decorative symbols 51 The figure which shows an example of the production | presentation in case a special reach production is performed after the suggestion image 54 suggests the stop order of the decoration design 51 The figure which shows an example of the production | presentation when a special reach production is not performed after the stop order of the decoration design 51 is suggested by the suggestion image 54 The figure which shows an example of the production | presentation in case a strong zone production is performed after the stop order of the decoration design 51 is suggested by the suggestion image 54 The figure which shows an example of an effect in case a strong zone effect is not performed, after the stop order of the decoration design 51 is suggested by the suggestion image 54 The figure which shows an example of the effect in the case where a weak zone effect is performed after the suggestion image 54 suggests the stop order of the decorative symbols 51 The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the production | presentation control part 130 29 is a flowchart showing an example of command reception processing in step S1001 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the pending | holding command process of step S1302 The flowchart which shows an example of the change start command process of step S1304 A flowchart showing an example of the changing process in step S1305.

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

[Example of schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a game board 2 provided with an accessory related to winning or determination (lottery), and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the upper plate 28 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the lever 21. Fired into the game area 10. This game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to the upper position in the game area 10 and contacted with the game nails, windmills, etc. It falls along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

  The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to the launching device. Below the upper plate 28, a lower plate 29 for collecting prize balls is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 23 arranged close to the lower plate 29, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are arranged below the lower plate 29. Drop into a box not shown.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the lever 21 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the lever 21 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, a first gate 15, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a prize and a winning combination. It has been. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the second gate 16, and the electric tulip are used as a prize and a winning combination. 17 is provided.

  The game ball launched into the game area 10 enters the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2. And win. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The first start port 11 as the first start region is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 as the second start region is operating the electric tulip 17 as a normal electric accessory. It is a starting port that is opened only when it is open. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins through the first start port 11, or when a game ball wins through the second start port 12, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player Is determined, and the determination result is displayed on the display 4 described later.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations (lottery) are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination (special symbol lottery)”.

  The special winning opening 13 is a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the big prize opening 13. The special winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the jackpot game in which the above-mentioned plate is operated to open the jackpot 13. Is executed. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played.

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 is configured to change its posture between a closed posture (see FIG. 1) in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 and an open posture (not shown) in which the second starting port 12 is opened. ing.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened although the prize ball is not paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily passed by the operation of the electric tulip 17. Become. In the following description, the determination (lottery) executed on the condition that the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is referred to as “normal symbol determination (lottery)”.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination (lottery) is performed.

[Configuration example of presentation means of pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 has various effects such as a liquid crystal display 5, a movable accessory 7, a speaker 24, a panel lamp 25, and a rotation effect device 38, 39 is provided. Further, the frame member 3 incorporates a frame lamp 37 (see FIG. 4) not shown in FIG.

  The liquid crystal display 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and is provided at a position that can be easily viewed by a player. The liquid crystal display 5 includes various display objects such as a decorative symbol for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a reserved image displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held. An effect image including is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and performs various effects, for example, by moving in a predetermined direction or by causing a built-in light emitting element (for example, LED) to emit light. . The movable accessory 7 operates according to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color. The rotation effect devices 38 and 39 perform various effects by using a built-in light emitting element and a rotating body that rotates around the light emitting element. The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting music, sound, sound effects and the like so as to synchronize with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display 5.

[Configuration example of operation means of the pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The effect button 26 is configured to protrude upward by a drive mechanism (not shown), and is configured such that the upper surface protrudes more than usual when the effect using the effect button 26 is executed. The effect key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is performed.

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the first A special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, a game state indicator 47, a round indicator 48 and the like are configured.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, as a determination symbol, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” ”Is stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the round indicator 48 displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

  In the following description, the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 41 are called “first special symbols”, and the symbols displayed on the second special symbol display 42 are called “second special symbols”. Are collectively referred to as “special symbols”. Further, the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 45 is referred to as “ordinary symbol”.

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

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

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

  The game control unit 100 includes a first start port switch (SW) 111, a second start port switch (SW) 112, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, a first gate switch (SW) 114, and a second gate switch (SW) 115. The prize winning opening switch (SW) 116, the prize winning opening control unit 117, the normal prize winning opening switch (SW) 118, and the display 4 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving in response to a control signal from the game control unit 100. To do. The first gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 15 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second gate switch 115 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 16 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 116 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. In response to a control signal from the game control unit 100, the special prize opening control unit 117 opens and closes the special prize opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special prize opening 13 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The normal winning port switch 118 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  When the detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big winning port switch 116, or the normal winning port switch 118 is input, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 receives the place where the game ball has won a prize. The payout control unit is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control unit.

  The CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random number. Further, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and executes the second special symbol determination using the acquired random number. When the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, the special game is executed by opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control section 117. In addition, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 or 115 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And if the result of normal symbol determination is successful, the 2nd start port 12 will be temporarily opened by operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing part 113.

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

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

  Further, the CPU 101 displays the number of holdings for the first special symbol determination on the first special symbol holding display 43, displays the number of holdings for the second special symbol determination on the second special symbol holding display 44, and determines the normal symbol determination. Is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 46. Further, the CPU 101 causes the gaming state display 47 to display the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 101 causes the round indicator 48 to display the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

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

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

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

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

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

[Configuration of Lamp Controller 150]
The lamp control unit 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. Based on the program stored in the ROM 152, the CPU 151 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the operation of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, the effect button 26, and the movable accessory 7. The RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating the light emission patterns of the light emitting elements included in the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 25, and the movable accessory 7. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the movable accessory 7.

  The CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153, and the light emission of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the movable accessory 7. Controls the light emission of the device. Further, the CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153 and drives the motor for operating the movable accessory 7. Control. The effect button 26 is configured to protrude upward, and the CPU 151 controls the drive of the motor for operating the effect button 26 to operate the effect button 26. When the effect button 26 is pressed by the player, the CPU 151 transmits information indicating that the effect button 26 is pressed to the effect control unit 130.

[Description of gaming state]
Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming state includes a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is a first probability (eg, 1/320), and a second probability in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is higher than the first probability. There is a high probability gaming state (for example, 1/32).

  In addition, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming state without time saving and a gaming state with time saving. The game state with a short time has a relatively high probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination as compared to the game state without a short time (for example, 1 / 1.1). Further, in the game state with time reduction, the opening time of the electric tulip 17 when it is determined to be a hit is relatively long (for example, 1.8 seconds × 3 times), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short ( For example, 2 seconds). In other words, in the gaming state with a short time, when the game ball passes through the gate 15 or the gate 16, a normal symbol determination is performed, and it is a hit with a relatively high probability, and the second start port 12 is opened 1.8 seconds × 3 times. This makes it easier for the game ball to win. Also, in the game state with time saving, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened compared to the game state without time reduction.

  On the other hand, the game state without time reduction has a relatively low probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination (for example, 1/20) as compared to the game state with a time reduction, and the electric tulip 17 in the case of being determined to be a win. Is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds × 1 time), and the normal symbol variation time is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). That is, in the game mode without time saving, even if the game ball passes the gate 15 or the gate 16 and the normal symbol determination is performed, the probability of winning is relatively low, and the second start port 12 is 0.1 seconds. × Since it is opened only once, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 12.

  In the present embodiment, at the end of the jackpot game, the gaming machine 1 is set to a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state, and is set to a gaming state with time saving or a gaming state without time saving. Note that the low-probability gaming state and the short-timeless gaming state are referred to as “normal gaming state”, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initially set to the normal gaming state. In addition, a high-probability gaming state and a time-reduced gaming state may be referred to as “probability changing gaming state”, and a low-probability gaming state and a time-reducing gaming state may be referred to as “time-shortening gaming state”.

[Description of jackpot design]
Next, the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot symbol selected in accordance with a winning at each start opening and a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 and it is determined that the game is a big win, any one of the big win symbols X1 to X5 is selected, and the first special symbol display after a predetermined time has elapsed. The instrument 41 is stopped and displayed. After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41, a jackpot game (special game) corresponding to each jackpot symbol is performed. When a game ball is won at the second start port 12 and it is determined that the game is a big win, any of the big win symbols Y1 to Y3 is selected, and the second special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. Is done. After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, a jackpot game (special game) corresponding to each jackpot symbol is performed.

  Specifically, when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the winning at the first starting port 11, the jackpot symbol X1 is selected at a rate of 10%, and the jackpot symbol X2 is selected at a rate of 40%. The jackpot symbol X3 is selected at a rate, the jackpot symbol X4 is selected at a rate of 10%, and the jackpot symbol X5 is selected at a rate of 30%.

  When the jackpot symbol X1 is stopped, as a jackpot game, until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, until the number of game balls won in the jackpot 13 reaches ten, or 29 after the jackpot 13 is opened) (Until 5 seconds elapses), the long open round game in which the special winning opening 13 is opened is performed 16 times (16 rounds (indicated as “R”)). When the jackpot symbol X2 stops, a 4R long open round game is played as a jackpot game. After the jackpot symbol X1 or the jackpot symbol X2 is stopped and the jackpot game is played, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a time-reduced gaming state (probability varying gaming state) until the next jackpot.

  The jackpot where the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is stopped may be referred to as “probable jackpot”.

  When the jackpot symbol X3 stops, for example, an 8R short open round game is performed. After the jackpot symbol X3 stops and the jackpot game is played, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a time-reduced gaming state (probability varying gaming state) until the next jackpot. Here, in the 1R short-open round game, since the opening time of the grand prize opening 13 is short (for example, it is opened for 0.01 seconds), in the big hit game with the jackpot symbol X3, the game ball almost wins the big prize opening 13 do not do. For this reason, the player can hardly obtain a prize ball, and the actual number of rounds is “0R”.

  The jackpot where the jackpot symbol X3 is stopped may be referred to as “suddenly probable jackpot”.

  When the jackpot symbol X4 stops, after the 4R long open round game is performed, the game state shifts to a high-probability gaming state and a timeless gaming state (also referred to as a latent probability changing gaming state). The jackpot where the jackpot symbol X4 is stopped may be referred to as “latency probability variation jackpot”.

  Further, when the jackpot symbol X5 stops, after the long open round game of 8R is performed, it shifts to a low-probability gaming state and a gaming state with a short time (short-time gaming state). When the special symbol is changed 50 times after the transition to the short-time gaming state, the gaming machine 1 returns to the normal gaming state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot is based on the winning at the second starting port 12, the jackpot symbol Y1 is selected at a rate of 40%, the jackpot symbol Y2 is selected at a rate of 30%, and the jackpot symbol at a rate of 30% The symbol Y3 is selected.

  When the jackpot symbol Y1 stops, a 16R long-open round game is performed during the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game, the game is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state until the next jackpot game.

  When the jackpot symbol Y2 stops, a 4R long open round game is performed during the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game, the game is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a timed gaming state until the next jackpot game.

  Further, when the jackpot symbol Y3 is stopped, after the 8R long open round game is performed, the game state shifts to a low-probability game state and a game state with a short time (time-short game state). When the special symbol is changed 50 times after the transition to the short-time gaming state, the gaming machine 1 returns to the normal gaming state.

[Main processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the main process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the game control unit 100. The game control unit 100 repeats a series of processes shown in FIG. 6 at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 6 and subsequent figures is performed by the CPU 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 102.

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

  Subsequent to step S1, the CPU 101 executes a start port switch (SW) process (step S2). In the start port switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111 or the second start port switch 112, and each random number (big hit random number, For the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number), values at the time when the detection signal is input are acquired and stored in the RAM 103. The starter switch process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S2, the CPU 101 executes a gate switch (SW) process (step S3). In the gate switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114 or 115, and if a detection signal is input, acquires the value of the normal symbol random number updated in the process of step S1. And stored in the RAM 103. This gate switch processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S3, the CPU 101 executes special symbol processing (step S4). As will be described in detail later, in the special symbol process, whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit is determined. Further, the CPU 101 executes special symbol determination using the random number acquired in the start port switch process in step S2, and causes the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 to display the special symbols in a variable manner. The special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. The special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S4, the CPU 101 executes normal symbol processing (step S5). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 101 executes the normal symbol determination using the normal symbol random number acquired in the gate switch process of step S3, displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45, and then displays the result of the normal symbol determination. The normal symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S5, the CPU 101 executes a special winning opening process for opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control unit 117 when the special symbol determination in the special symbol process in step S4 is a big hit. (Step S6). The special winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S6, the CPU 101 executes electric tulip processing (step S7). In the electric tulip process, the CPU 101 operates the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol process in step S5 is won. The electric tulip process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S7, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling payout of prize balls according to the prize (step S8). Specifically, when the game ball wins any one of the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14, the CPU 101 has the number of awards corresponding to the winning place. Pay out the ball. For example, the CPU 101 pays out three prize balls when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, and 15 prize balls when a game ball is won at the big prize port 13. Pay out.

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

[Start-up switch processing by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the details of the start port switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 7 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in step S201, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 11). Determine. Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is turned “ON” (step S201: YES), the number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (for example, 4) for the first special symbol determination (step S202).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S202: YES), the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S203). Then, the CPU 101 acquires values of various random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated by the processing in step S1, and stores them in the RAM 103 (step S204).

  Here, various random numbers acquired in response to the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 11 are stored in the RAM 103, so that the first special symbol related to the holding ball whose holding number U1 is increased in step S203. The right to make a decision will be withheld. As will be described in detail later, the reserved right for the first special symbol determination is digested in the special symbol processing in step S4, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped after a predetermined time. The result of the first special symbol determination is notified.

  Subsequently, the CPU 101 executes pre-determination processing based on various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 in step S204 (step S205). The pre-determination process of step S205 is a determination process for the right of the first special symbol determination that is put on hold, and determines whether it is a big hit, a big win symbol, a variation pattern, etc., and generates pre-determination information indicating the determination result It is processing to do. Thereafter, the CPU 101 sets a hold command including the advance determination information in the RAM 103 (step S206). The hold command set in step S206 is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination is put on hold, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the output process in step S9 of FIG. In the prior determination process in step S205, the various random numbers acquired in step S204 may be generated as they are as prior determination information, and the prior determination information may be included in the pending command.

  When it is determined “NO” in step S201, when it is determined “NO” in step S202, or when the process of step S206 is executed, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S207. In step S207, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 12). Here, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is “ON” (step S207: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (for example, 4) of the second special symbol determination (step S208).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S208: YES), the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S209). Then, the CPU 101 acquires various random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated in the process of step S1, and stores them in the RAM 103 (step S210).

  Then, the CPU 101 uses the various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 by the process of step S210 to execute a pre-determination process in the same manner as the process of step S205 (step S211), and stores a hold command including pre-determination information in the RAM 103. Set (step S212).

  When it is determined “NO” in step S207, when it is determined “NO” in step S208, or when the process of step S212 is performed, the CPU 101 ends the start port switch process, and performs the gate switch process. Proceed with the process.

[Gate switch processing by game control unit 100]
FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 101 determines whether the detection signal from the gate switch 114 or 115 (ON signal indicating that the gate switch 114 or 115 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not the switch 114 or 115 is “ON” (step S301).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 or 115 is “ON” (step S301: YES), the normal symbol determination hold number G stored in the RAM 103 is the maximum normal symbol determination hold number Gmax (for example, 4) It is determined whether it is less than (step S302).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number G is less than the maximum hold number Gmax (step S302: YES), the CPU 101 updates the hold number G to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S303). A normal symbol random number used for symbol determination is acquired and stored in the RAM 103 (step S304). Note that a pre-determination process may be performed on the normal symbol random number stored in step S304 in the same manner as in step S205, and the result of the pre-determination process may be transmitted to the effect control unit 130 as a normal symbol hold command. .

[Special symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process in step S4 in FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not a special game (during a big hit game) is in progress based on information stored in the RAM 103, for example (step S401). If it is determined that a special game is being played (step S401: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process.

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

  When the CPU 101 determines that the number of holdings U <b> 2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (the second special symbol determination is not held) (step S <b> 403: NO), the number of held first special symbol determinations stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether or not U1 is “1” or more (step S405). When it is determined that U1 is “1” or more (step S405: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of holdings U1 and 1 is held. Only digest (step S406). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S405 that the number of holds U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S405: NO), the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting command in the RAM 103 and ends the special symbol process shown in FIG.

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

  As shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S431). Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit following the processing of step S404 in FIG. 9, the big hit random number (step S2 of step S2) related to the holding ball obtained by subtracting the holding number U2 in the processing of step S404. It is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the RAM 103 by the process matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102. Thereby, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit. In addition, when the gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that of the low probability gaming state. On the other hand, when determining whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S406 of FIG. 9, the CPU 101 determines a big hit random number related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U1 in the process of step S406 (the RAM 103 in the process of step S2). Whether or not the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102 matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in the ROM 102. Thus, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit.

  Here, when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot (step S431: YES), the CPU 101 determines the symbol random number based on the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above jackpot random number. Is performed (step S432). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines which of the random numbers assigned to each of the jackpot symbols stored in advance in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in step S2. To determine the jackpot symbol. Then, the CPU 101 sets the determined jackpot symbol as setting information in the RAM 103 (step S433).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S431 that it is not a big hit (step S431: NO), the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the result of the special symbol determination is a loss in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S434).

  After the process of step S433 or the process of step S434, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination process and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 9, following the jackpot determination process in step S407, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern setting process (step S408). Hereinafter, the variation pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a low-probability gaming state is based on whether or not a probability-changing gaming flag, which will be described later, is OFF (step S461). If it is determined that the current state is a low-probability gaming state (step S461: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is a timeless gaming state based on whether or not a time-saving gaming flag, which will be described later, is currently OFF (step S462). . When it is determined that the gaming state is not time-saving (step S462: YES), the CPU 101 sets a normal table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S463). When it is determined that the game state has time saving (step S462: NO), the CPU 101 sets a low-accuracy time reduction table in the RAM 103 as a variation pattern table (step S464).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state is not the low probability game state, that is, the game state is the high probability game state (step S461: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game state with time saving is set (step S465). When it is determined that the gaming state with time saving is set (step S465: YES), the CPU 101 sets the highly accurate time saving table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S466), and when it is determined that the gaming state is not time saving (step S465: NO). ) The CPU 101 sets a latent probability table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S467).

  Here, the variation pattern table is a table in which conditions for determining a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol are defined. Each variation pattern table includes a plurality of variation patterns. The variation pattern selected when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the variation pattern selected when there is no reach, and the loss pattern The variation pattern selected when there is a reach is included.

  Following the processing of step S463, step S464, step S466, or step S467, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S407 is a loss (step S468). If the result of the jackpot determination is not a loss, that is, if the jackpot is a jackpot (step S468: NO), the CPU 101 proceeds to the next step 470.

  When it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination in step S407 is a loss (step S468: YES), the CPU 101 performs a reach random number determination process (step S469). In the reach random number determination process, the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a reach based on the acquired reach random number. Then, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S470 following the process of step S469.

  In step S470, the CPU 101 performs a variation pattern random number determination process. Specifically, the CPU 101 uses the set variation pattern table to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2. More specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big win, if it is a big win, if there is a loss, whether there is a reach, the value of U2 or U1 before being subtracted in step S403 or step S405, etc. Based on this, one variation pattern included in the variation pattern table is determined.

  In this way, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the variation pattern random number acquired in step S2 and the variation pattern table set in step S463, step S464, step S466, or step S467. To do. The determined variation pattern is set in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S471). After the process in step S471, the CPU 101 ends the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11, and proceeds with the processes after step S409 in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 9, following the process of step S <b> 408, the CPU 101 indicates the symbol setting information set in step S <b> 407, the variation pattern setting information set in step S <b> 408, and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A change start command including information and the like is generated and set in the RAM 103 (step S409). This variation start command is a command for instructing the execution of the effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG.

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

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

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

  After the process of step S415, the CPU 101 executes a stop process (step S416). Details of the stop process will be described later.

  If “YES” is determined in step S401, “NO” is determined in step S405, “NO” is determined in step S412, or if the process of step S416 is performed, the CPU 101 The special symbol process is terminated, and the normal symbol process of step S5 in FIG. 6 is executed.

[Processing during stop by game control unit 100]
Next, the stop process in step S416 in FIG. 9 will be described. FIG. 12 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot based on the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 (step S480). If the CPU 101 determines that the game is a jackpot (step S480: YES), the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON” (step S481).

  Following the process of step S481, the CPU 101 sets the time-short game flag and the probability change game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S482). Following the processing in step S482, the CPU 101 starts opening (step S483), and sets an opening command in the RAM 103 (step S484). This opening command is a command for causing the effect control unit 130 to perform an opening effect indicating that the jackpot game is started and a jackpot effect during the jackpot game. The command is executed by the output process in step S9 of FIG. By being executed, it is transmitted to the effect control unit 130.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (ie, lose) (step S480: NO), it determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set to “ON” (step S485). Here, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (step S485: YES), “1” is subtracted from the short-time game remaining number J stored in the RAM 103, and the J is updated ( Step S486). The time-shortage remaining game count J indicates the number of remaining special symbol fluctuations (the number of executions of special symbol determination) in which the game state with time-saving is maintained, and is set in a game state setting process executed after the jackpot game is performed. The Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  Following the processing of step S486, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S487). Here, when it is determined that the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S487: YES), the CPU 101 sets the short time game flag to “OFF” (step S488).

  When the process of step S488 is executed, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is not “ON” (step S485: NO), or when it is determined that the short-time game remaining number J is not “0” (step S487: NO) ), The CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489).

  When it is determined that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489: YES), the CPU 101 subtracts “1” from the high probability game remaining number X stored in the RAM 103, and updates the X. (Step S490). Here, the high probability game remaining count X indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is performed in the high probability game state, and is set in a game state setting process (described later) executed after the jackpot game is performed. .

  Subsequent to step S490, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game residual count X is “0” (step S491). Here, when it is determined that the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S491: YES), the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “OFF” (step S492).

  When the process of step S492 is executed, when the process of step S484 is executed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (step S489: NO), or the high probability remaining game count X is “ When it is determined that it is not “0” (step S491: NO), the CPU 101 ends the suspension process of FIG.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the normal symbol processing executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol process in step S5 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S501). The auxiliary flag is a flag that is set to “ON” when the result of the normal symbol determination is a win, and is a flag that indicates whether or not a hit game in which the electric tulip 17 is activated. The electric tulip 17 operates in a predetermined pattern when the result of normal symbol determination is a win. The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in a gaming state with a time saving (whether or not the time saving gaming flag is ON). The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether the hit type is per long opening or short opening. Here, if it is determined that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S501: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S501: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 45 is being displayed (step S502). If it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed (step S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol determination pending number G stored in the RAM 103 is equal to or greater than "1" (step S503). Here, when it is determined that the number of holds G is not “1” or more (step S503: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol processing of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the reserved number G is “1” or more (step S503: YES), the CPU 101 updates the reserved number G to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S504), and executes normal symbol random number determination processing. (Step S505). Specifically, the normal symbol random number acquired in the process of step S3 in response to the game ball passing through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is the winning value of the normal symbol random number stored in the ROM 102. Whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win is determined based on whether or not it matches (depending on whether or not the game is in a time-saving game state) (step S506). In the game state with time reduction, the probability that the result of the normal symbol determination is a win is higher than the game state without time reduction.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is not successful (step S506: NO), the CPU 101 sets the lost symbol in the RAM 103 (step S507).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S506: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the normal symbol determination is a long open hit (step S508). In the ROM 102, as a winning value of the normal symbol random number, a winning value per long opening that will open the second starting port 12 for a long time after winning and a short opening per second that will open the second starting port 12 for a short time are stored. The winning value is set. CPU101 determines whether it is per long release based on the acquired normal symbol random number. In addition to the normal symbol random number (first normal symbol random number) for determining the success of the normal symbol determination, a random number (second ordinary symbol random number) for determining the type of the normal symbol hit may be provided. Good. In this case, it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the first normal symbol random number, and in the case of winning, the winning type (per long opening or per short opening) is determined based on the second ordinary symbol random number. Also good.

  When it determines with it being per long release (step S508: YES), CPU101 sets the symbol per long release to RAM103 (step S509). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not per long release (step S508: NO), the CPU 101 sets a symbol per short release in the RAM 103 (step S510).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S507, the processing in step S509, or the processing in step S510, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving gaming state is based on whether or not the time-saving gaming flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON. (Step S511).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the gaming state with time saving (step S511: NO), it sets the normal symbol variation time, which is the time to display the normal symbol variably on the normal symbol display 45, to 25 seconds, for example (step S512). . On the contrary, when it is determined that the gaming state with time saving is determined (step S511: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to a relatively short value, for example, 2 seconds (step S513). The normal symbol variation time set by the processing of step S512 or step S513 is temporarily stored in the RAM 103.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S512 or step S513, the CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display 45 (step S514), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the variation display start (step S515). .

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol change display is being performed on the normal symbol display unit 45 (step S502: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the normal symbol change display (step S516). Specifically, based on whether or not the elapsed time when measurement is started by the process of step S513 has reached the normal symbol change time set by the process of step S512 or step S513, the change display of the normal symbol is displayed. It is determined whether or not the end timing has come. If it is determined that the end timing has not come (step S516: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is the end timing of the normal symbol fluctuation display (step S516: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol fluctuation display by the normal symbol display 45 (step S517). Specifically, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display 45 to stop-display the symbol set in the process of step S507, step S509, or step S510. Thereby, the result of the normal symbol determination is notified to the player.

  Following the process of step S517, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the process of step S515 (step S518). Then, similarly to step S506, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S519). If it is determined that the win is a win (step S519: YES), the auxiliary flag is set to “ON”. It sets (step S520). The auxiliary flag is set to “ON” and the electric tulip 17 described later is performed, whereby the electric tulip 17 is activated.

  When the process of step S520 is performed, when it is determined NO in the process of step S516, or when it is determined NO in the process of step S519, the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

[Big prize opening process by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the details of the big prize opening process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S481. When the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening is being performed (step S602).

  If it is during opening (step S602: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S603). If the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the CPU 101 sets “0” to R (indicating the current number of rounds in the jackpot game) according to the result of the jackpot determination process, A value, an opening pattern (opening time, opening number, etc.) of the special winning opening 13 are set (step S604).

  Here, the value of Rmax differs depending on the jackpot symbol. For example, in the case of the jackpot symbol X1, “16” is set to Rmax.

  Following step S604, the CPU 101 adds “1” to R and stores it in the RAM 103 (step S605). Next, the CPU 101 starts opening control of the special winning opening 13 based on the opening pattern set in step S604 (step S606), and sets a round start command indicating the start of the round in the RAM 103 (step S607). After the process of step S607, the CPU 101 next executes a process of step S611.

  On the other hand, if the opening is not in progress (step S602: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether the ending is in progress (step S608). If it is during ending (step S608: YES), the CPU 101 next executes the process of step S617. If it is not ending (step S608: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is during the interval between round games (step S609). If it is during the interval (step S609: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed (step S610), and if it has elapsed (step S610: YES), then the processing of step S605 is performed. Run. When the interval time has not elapsed (step S610: NO), the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process.

  On the other hand, when it is not during the interval (step S609: NO), that is, when the round game is being performed, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the round end condition is satisfied (step S611). If the round end condition is not satisfied (step S611: NO), the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process.

  Here, the round end condition of the long open round game is, for example, that 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the opening control of the big winning opening of this round in step S606, or that of this round in step S606. This is that the number of winning a game ball to the big winning opening after starting the opening control of the big winning opening has become a predetermined value. When any one of the two conditions is satisfied, the CPU 101 determines that the round end condition is satisfied. In addition, the round end condition of the short open round game is that, for example, 0.01 seconds have elapsed since the start of the opening control of the big winning opening of this round.

  If the round end condition is satisfied (step S611: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special winning opening release control in this round (step S612). Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not R is equal to Rmax (step S613). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round is equal to the maximum number of rounds set in step S604.

  If it is determined that R is not equal to Rmax (step S613: NO), the CPU 101 starts measuring the interval time (step S614), and then ends the big prize opening process.

  When it is determined that R is equal to Rmax (step S613: YES), the CPU 101 starts ending (step S615) and sets an ending command in the RAM 103 (step S616).

  If the CPU 101 performs the process of step S616 or determines YES in the process of step S608, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a preset ending time has elapsed since the start of ending in step S615 (step S615). S617). If the ending time has elapsed (step S617: YES), the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process (step S618). Details of the game state setting process will be described later. After the game state setting process in step S618, the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag to OFF (step S619).

  If NO is determined in the process of step S601, NO is determined in the process of step S611, NO is determined in the process of step S617, NO is determined in the process of step S610, NO is determined in the process of step S603. When the process of step S614 is executed, or when the process of step S619 is executed, the CPU 101 ends the special winning a prize mouth process shown in FIG.

[Game state setting process by game control unit 100]
Next, the gaming state setting process in step S618 of FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart showing the gaming state setting process in step S618 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of jackpot of this time is a highly probable jackpot with a transition to the high probability gaming state (step S630). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot due to any of the jackpot symbols X1 to X4 and Y1 to Y2. If it is a highly probable hit (step S630: YES), the CPU 101 sets the probability variable game flag to ON (step S631), and sets Xmax to the high probability game remaining count X (step S632). Here, Xmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Xmax. Since a very large value Xmax is set for X, the game is effectively controlled in the high-probability gaming state until the next jackpot.

  When the process of step S632 is performed, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a latent jackpot (jackpot symbol X4) (step S633). When it is determined NO in step S633, the CPU 101 sets the short time game flag to ON (step S634), and sets Jmax to the short time game remaining number J (step S635). Here, Jmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Jmax. Also, since a very large value Jmax is set for J, the game is effectively controlled in a game state with a time-saving until the next big hit.

  On the other hand, if it is determined NO in step S630, the CPU 101 sets the short time game flag to ON (step S636) and sets “50” to the short time game remaining count J (step S637).

  If the process of step S635 is performed, if the process of step S637 is performed, or if YES is determined in step S633, the CPU 101 ends the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit 100]
Next, details of the electric tulip process in step S7 of FIG. 6 will be described. FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701). If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S701: NO), the CPU 101 ends the electric tulip process.

  When determining that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702). Here, when it is determined that the electric tulip 17 is not in operation (step S702: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the long tulip is achieved based on the symbol set in step S509 or step S510 (step S702). S703). When it is determined that the long opening has been reached (step S703: YES), the CPU 101 performs, as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 seconds and then opening it for 5.5 seconds once. The operation pattern is set in the RAM 103 (step S707).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not per long release (step S703: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-short game state is set by determining whether or not the time-short game flag is ON (step S704).

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the gaming state with time saving (step S704: NO), for example, the CPU 101 sets an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 second is performed in the RAM 103 (step S705).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the gaming state with time saving is in effect (step S704: YES), as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 1.8 seconds is performed three times. Is set in the RAM 103 (step S706).

  The CPU 101 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 by the process of step S705, step S706, or step S707, and then causes the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 to start the operation of the electric tulip 17 with the set operation pattern (step S708). .

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S708 or determines that the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702: YES), whether the operation of the electric tulip 17 started in the process of step S708 is completed. Is determined (step S709). If it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 17 has been completed (step S709: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S710).

  When it determines with NO by the process of step S701, when it determines with NO by the process of step S709, or when the process of step S710 is performed, CPU101 complete | finishes an electric tulip process.

[Outline of presentation of gaming machine of this embodiment]
Next, characteristic effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 while the special symbol is changing.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the liquid crystal display 5 displays a decorative pattern 51, a reserved image 521 and a reserved image 522, and a changing area 53 is provided on the screen. Up to four hold images (521 to 524) indicating the hold of the first special symbol determination are displayed, and up to four hold images (525 to 528) indicating the hold of the second special symbol determination are displayed. The decorative symbol 51 is an effect symbol that varies according to the variation of the special symbol and stops according to the variation of the special symbol, and is displayed in three regions (left region, middle region, and right region). Consists of two decorative symbols. Hereinafter, the decorative symbol displayed in the left area may be referred to as the left decorative symbol 51a, the decorative symbol displayed in the middle area as the middle decorative symbol 51b, and the decorative symbol displayed in the right area as the right decorative symbol 51c. When the special symbol starts to fluctuate, the hold image related to the hold that won first is moved to the fluctuating region 53, and the decorative symbol 51 starts to fluctuate. The reserved image that has moved to the changing region 53 is displayed as the reserved image in the changing region 53 until, for example, the special symbol changes.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. When the change of the special symbol starts, as shown in FIG. 18A, the suggestion image 54 (54a to 54c) is displayed so as to be superimposed on each of the changing decorative symbols. The suggestion image 54 indicates the order in which the decorative symbols stop. For example, “1” indicating that the left decorative symbol 51a stops first is written in the suggestion image 54a, and “2” indicating that the right decorative symbol 51c stops second in the suggestion image 54c. In the suggestion image 54b, “3” indicating that the medium decorative design 51b stops third is written.

  After the suggestion image 54 as shown in FIG. 18 (A) is displayed, for example, in response to the player pressing the effect button 26, the decorative symbols are stopped. Specifically, when the effect button 26 is pressed once in the state shown in FIG. 18A, the suggestion image 54a disappears from the screen and the left decorative design 51a stops (FIG. 18B). In addition, the image 55a which shows the period when the button operation corresponding to the said suggestion image 54a is effective may be displayed in the vicinity of the suggestion image 54a. For example, the image may change as the remaining effective period decreases. Further, in addition to the image 55a indicating the period during which the button operation is valid, an image that prompts the player to operate the button may be displayed.

  When the effect button 26 is further pressed (second press), the suggestion image 54c disappears from the screen and the right decorative design 51c stops (FIG. 18C). When the effect button 26 is further pressed (third press), the suggestion image 54b disappears from the screen, the middle decorative pattern 51b stops (FIG. 18D), and all the decorative patterns 51 stop. In addition, images 55c and 55b indicating a period during which the button operation is effective are also displayed in the vicinity of the suggestion image 54c and the suggestion image 54b, respectively.

  18 illustrates an example in which the decorative symbols stop in the order of left, right, and middle. However, the stop order of decorative symbols is not limited to this. For example, the decorative symbols may stop in the order of left, middle, and right. It may be possible to stop in the order of right, middle and left. Even if the effect button 26 is not pressed, the decorative symbols may stop in the order suggested by the suggestion image 54 over time.

  Next, an effect using the suggestion image in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for subsequent effects and jackpots varies depending on the stop pattern of the decorative symbols. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a flow of effects in the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the stop pattern of the decorative design and the subsequent effects.

  As shown in FIG. 19, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed after the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 51, the decorative symbol 51 stops in the order suggested by the suggestion image 54 in response to pressing of the effect button 26. At this time, the decorative symbol 51 stops at any one of the stop pattern A, the stop pattern including the special symbol, the stop pattern B, and the stop pattern at the losing eye.

  For example, when the decorative pattern 51 stops at the stop pattern A, it develops into a reach effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, the stop pattern A of the decorative design 51 includes a stop pattern A1 and a stop pattern A2. When the decorative pattern 51 stops at the stop pattern A1, a weak reach effect is performed thereafter. When the decorative pattern 51 stops at the stop pattern A2, a strong reach effect is performed thereafter. In the weak reach effect and the strong reach effect, two decorative symbols (for example, the left decorative symbol 51a and the right decorative symbol 51c) of the decorative symbols 51 are stopped at the same kind of symbols, and one decorative symbol (medium decorative symbol 51b) is displayed. Is an effect that expects three decorative symbols to stop together with the same type of symbols.

  The strong reach effect is an effect that has a higher expectation level than usual in this special symbol change and a higher expectation level than the weak reach effect. For example, when a weak reach effect is performed, the probability that three decorative symbols are aligned with the same type of symbols and the jackpot is notified is 10% to 20%. In addition, when a strong reach effect is performed, the probability that three decorative symbols are aligned with the same type of symbols and the jackpot is notified is 40% to 50%.

  Here, the state in which the decorative symbol 51 is stopped in the stop pattern A is not a state in which the three decorative symbols are completely stopped, but a state in which at least one of the three decorative symbols is fluctuating, or three ornaments. It is a state where the symbol seems to be stopped and slightly fluctuates. The reach effect is performed after the decorative pattern 51 is stopped in the stop pattern A, and it is notified as to whether or not it is a big hit as a result of the reach effect, and the three decorative symbols 51 are completely stopped. That is, in one change of the special symbol, the reach effect is performed after the decorative symbol 51 is stopped in the stop pattern A, and the three decorative symbols 51 are completely stopped as a result of the reach effect.

  In addition, when the decorative design 51 stops at a stop pattern including a special design, it develops into a special reach effect. Here, the special symbol is a symbol for production, and is a symbol different from a numeric symbol (for example, symbols “1” to “9”). The special reach effect is a kind of reach effect described above, and is an effect that suggests whether or not it is a specific jackpot. For example, the special reach effect is an effect indicating that when the jackpot is notified, the game shifts to the probability change game state after the jackpot game, and the second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game is performed. It is an effect showing. Specifically, the special reach effect is selected when it is determined as a specific jackpot (for example, a jackpot with the jackpot symbol X1 or X2), whereas the weak reach effect and the strong reach effect are specified as a specific jackpot. This is selected when the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot or a jackpot other than a specific jackpot (for example, a jackpot with the jackpot symbol X5).

  The state in which the decorative symbol 51 is stopped by the stop pattern including the special symbol is not a state in which the three decorative symbols are completely stopped, like the stop pattern A, and at least one of the three decorative symbols is changed. It is a state or a state in which the three decorative symbols seem to be stopped and slightly fluctuate. The special reach effect is performed after the decorative design 51 stops with the stop pattern including the special design, and as a result of the special reach effect, the three decorative designs 51 are completely stopped. That is, in one change of the special symbol, the special reach effect is performed after the decorative symbol 51 stops with the stop pattern including the special symbol, and as a result of the special reach effect, the three decorative symbols 51 are completely stopped.

  Further, when the decorative pattern 51 is stopped by the stop pattern B, a pre-reading effect is performed. Here, the pre-reading effect is an effect performed based on a result of a prior determination (determination of whether or not a big hit is made before the start condition is established) with respect to the reserved special symbol determination right. It is an effect that suggests that there is a high degree of expectation for.

  Specifically, the stop pattern B of the decorative pattern 51 includes a stop pattern B1 and a stop pattern B2. When the decorative pattern 51 stops at the stop pattern B1, a weak zone effect is performed thereafter. When the decorative symbol 51 stops at the stop pattern B2, a strong zone effect is performed thereafter.

  Here, the weak zone effect and the strong zone effect are effects performed over fluctuations of one or more special symbols, and are effects that suggest that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is higher than usual. The weak zone effect and the strong zone effect are performed based on the result of the prior determination. Hereinafter, the weak zone effect and the strong zone effect may be collectively referred to as a zone effect.

  The strong zone effect is an effect that has a higher expectation level than usual and a higher expectation level than the weak zone effect in the variation of the special symbol at this time or after. For example, when the weak zone effect is performed, the probability that the jackpot is notified in the variation of the special symbol after this time or the next time is 10% to 20%. Moreover, when a strong zone effect is performed, the probability that a jackpot will be notified in the change of the special symbol after this time or after is 40% to 50%.

  The state where the decorative symbol 51 is stopped in the stop pattern B is a state where the three decorative symbols are completely stopped (mainly stopped). That is, the stop of the decorative symbol 51 in the stop pattern B indicates that the current variation of the special symbol has ended. Then, the weak zone effect or the strong zone effect is started in accordance with the variation of the next special symbol after the decorative symbol 51 is completely stopped by the stop pattern B. Alternatively, when the decorative design 51 is completely stopped by the stop pattern B, the weak zone effect or the strong zone effect may be started. In addition, when the decorative symbol 51 is actually stopped in the stop pattern B, after the decorative symbol 51 is temporarily stopped in the stop pattern B (for example, in a state where the decorative symbol 51 slightly fluctuates in the vertical direction), The decorative pattern 51 is fully stopped (completely stopped). That is, the timing at which the special symbol stops is determined by the game control unit 100, but the decorative symbol 51 is stopped in response to the button operation by the player, so that the special symbol is stopped after the button operation is performed. Slightly changes the decorative design 51.

  Further, when the decorative symbol 51 stops at the losing eye, it is notified that the result of the special symbol determination is losing. The lost eye is a stop pattern in a mode different from any of the stop pattern A, the stop pattern including the special symbol, and the stop pattern B described above, and is simply a stop pattern when the loss is notified. The stoppage of the decorative symbol at the losing eye does not suggest that the expectation for the variation and the variation of the special symbol after the next is high.

  As described above, when the decorative symbol 51 stops in a predetermined stop pattern, an effect corresponding to the stop pattern is subsequently performed. In the present embodiment, such a decorative pattern stop pattern can be suggested by the display mode of the suggestion image 54.

  Specifically, the display mode of the suggestion image 54 includes a display mode A and a display mode B. The display mode B indicates that the degree of expectation is higher than that of the display mode A. Hereinafter, the suggestion of the decorative pattern stop pattern according to the display mode of the suggestion image 54 will be described.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating that the stop pattern of the decorative design that tends to appear varies depending on the display mode of the suggestion image 54. As shown in FIG. 21, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode A, the expectation for the jackpot is relatively low, and any stop pattern of the dismissal, the stop pattern A1, and the stop pattern B1 is subsequently displayed. It is easy to appear. Further, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode B, any one of the stop pattern including the special pattern, the stop pattern A2, and the stop pattern B2 having a relatively high expectation for the jackpot is subsequently displayed. It is easy to appear. Note that FIG. 21 shows stop patterns that are likely to appear, and even when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode A, the decorative pattern is stopped by the stop pattern including the special symbols, the stop pattern A2, and the stop pattern B2. Sometimes. Similarly, even when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode B, the decorative design may stop at the stop pattern A1 and the stop pattern B1.

  For example, when comparing the stop pattern with the stop pattern and the stop pattern including the special symbol, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode A, the decorative symbol is stopped more than when the decorative symbol is stopped with the stop pattern including the special symbol. Is easy to stop with a losing eye. Further, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode B, the decorative design is more likely to stop at a stop pattern including a special design than when the decorative design stops at a losing eye.

  That is, when the decorative design stops with a specific stop pattern including a special design, a special reach effect that suggests a specific jackpot is performed, while when a special reach effect is not performed unless it stops with a specific stop pattern, When the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode B, the decorative design is more likely to stop with a specific stop pattern than when the display image A is displayed. For this reason, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode B, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the decorative design stops in a specific stop pattern (that is, the special reach effect is performed). .

  Further, for example, when comparing the loss eye and the stop pattern A2, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode A, the decorative design is easier to stop at the loss eye than when stopping at the stop pattern A2. Further, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode B, the decorative design is more likely to stop at the stop pattern A2 than when the suggestion image 54 is stopped at the losing eye. Further, when the stop pattern A1 and the stop pattern A2 are compared, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode A, the decorative design is more likely to stop at the stop pattern A1 than when the suggestion image 54 is stopped at the stop pattern A2. Further, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode B, the decorative design is more likely to stop at the stop pattern A2 than when the suggestion image 54 is stopped at the stop pattern A1.

  That is, when the decorative pattern stops at the stop pattern A2, a strong reach effect with a high degree of expectation for the jackpot is performed, but when the strong reach effect is not performed unless the stop pattern A2 is stopped, the suggestion image is displayed in the display mode B. When 54 is displayed, the decorative pattern is more likely to stop at the stop pattern A2 than when displayed in the display mode A. For this reason, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode B, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the decorative symbol is stopped in the stop pattern A2 (that is, the strong reach effect is performed).

  In addition, when the decorative pattern stops at the stop pattern A1, a weak reach effect with a relatively low expectation for the jackpot is performed, and when a decorative pattern stops at the stop pattern A2, a strong reach effect with a relatively high expectation is performed. When the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode B, the decorative design is likely to stop at the stop pattern A2, and when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode A, the decorative design is likely to stop at the stop pattern A1. For this reason, the display pattern of the suggestion image 54 can suggest a decorative pattern stop pattern (that is, a strong reach effect or a weak reach effect is performed).

  Further, for example, when comparing the loss eye and the stop pattern B2, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode A, the decorative design is easier to stop at the loss eye than when stopping at the stop pattern B2. Further, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode B, the decorative design is more likely to stop at the stop pattern B2 than when the suggestion image 54 is stopped at the losing eye. Further, when the stop pattern B1 and the stop pattern B2 are compared, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode A, the decorative design is easier to stop at the stop pattern B1 than when the suggestion image 54 is stopped at the stop pattern B2. Further, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode B, the decorative design is more likely to stop at the stop pattern B2 than when the suggestion image 54 is stopped at the stop pattern B1.

  That is, when the decorative pattern stops at the stop pattern B2, a strong zone effect with a high degree of expectation for the jackpot (an effect based on a prior determination with respect to the hold) is performed, whereas a strong zone effect is not performed unless the stop pattern B2 is stopped. In this case, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode B, the decorative design is more likely to stop at the stop pattern B2 than when the display image A is displayed. For this reason, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode B, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the decorative symbol stops at the stop pattern B2 (that is, the strong zone effect is performed).

  Further, when the decorative pattern stops at the stop pattern B1, a weak zone effect with a relatively low expectation is performed, and when the decorative pattern stops at the stop pattern B2, a strong zone effect with a relatively high expectation is performed. When the suggestion image 54 is displayed in B, the decorative design is likely to stop at the stop pattern B2, and when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode A, the decorative design is likely to stop at the stop pattern B1. Therefore, the display pattern of the suggestion image 54 can suggest a decorative pattern stop pattern (that is, a strong zone effect or a weak zone effect is performed).

  In FIG. 21, for example, in the case of the display mode B, the probability that the decorative symbol stops at the losing eye may be “0”. That is, when the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode B, the decorative design stops at the stop pattern A1 or the stop pattern B1 even if the expectation level is the lowest.

  Next, an example of the effect described above will be described. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect when the strong reach effect is performed after the suggestion image 54 indicates the stop order of the decorative symbols 51. The effects shown in FIGS. 22A to 22F are performed during one special symbol change.

  The three decorative symbols 51 start to fluctuate in response to the start of variation of the special symbol (FIG. 22 (A)). After the start of the special symbol variation, the suggestion images 54a to 54c are displayed in a display mode B indicating that the degree of expectation is high and superimposed on the decorative symbols 51a to 51c, respectively (FIG. 22B). For example, the suggestion image 54a of the display mode B indicating the first stop is displayed superimposed on the left decorative design 51a, and the suggestion image 54c of the display mode B indicating the second stop is displayed on the right decorative design 51c. The suggestion image 54b of the display mode B indicating the third stop is displayed in a superimposed manner on the medium decoration symbol 51b.

  Subsequently, when the effect button 26 is pressed once (first press), the left decorative symbol 51a stops and the suggestion image 54a disappears (FIG. 22C). Next, when the effect button 26 is pressed (second press), the right decorative pattern 51c stops and the suggestion image 54c disappears. When the effect button 26 is further pressed (third press), the suggestion image 54b is displayed. It disappears (FIG. 22D).

  In the state of FIG. 22 (D), the “7” symbol is stopped as the left and right decorative symbols, and the medium decorative symbol 51b is changed, thereby notifying that a strong reach effect is performed. That is, a state in which the “7” symbol stops on the left and right and the decorative symbol fluctuates in the middle area is the stop pattern A2 of the decorative symbol. Here, the reach based on the “7” symbol indicates that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is relatively high (for example, the probability of being a jackpot is 40% to 50%).

  Then, a strong reach effect using a predetermined character or the like is performed on the liquid crystal display 5 (FIG. 22 (E)), and whether or not a big hit is notified as a result of the strong reach effect after a predetermined time has elapsed (FIG. 22). (F)). In FIG. 22F, three “7” symbols are aligned and the jackpot is reported.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect when the weak reach effect is performed after the suggestion image 54 indicates the stop order of the decorative symbols 51. The effects shown in FIGS. 23A to 23F are performed during one special symbol change.

  The three decorative symbols 51 start to fluctuate in response to the start of variation of the special symbol (FIG. 23A). After the start of the special symbol variation, the suggestion images 54a to 54c are displayed so as to be superimposed on the decorative symbols 51a to 51c (FIG. 23B). Here, the display mode of the suggestion images 54a to 54c is the display mode A, which is different from the case of FIG.

  Subsequently, when the effect button 26 is pressed once, the left decorative pattern 51a stops and the suggestion image 54a disappears (FIG. 23C). Next, when the effect button 26 is pressed, the right decorative design 51c stops and the suggestion image 54c disappears, and when the effect button 26 is further pressed, the suggestion image 54b disappears (FIG. 23D).

  In the state of FIG. 23D, the “4” symbol is stopped as the left and right decorative symbols, and the medium decorative symbol 51b is changed, thereby notifying that the weak reach effect is performed. That is, the state where the “4” symbol stops on the left and right and the decorative symbol fluctuates in the middle area is the stop pattern A1 of the decorative symbol. Here, the reach of the “4” symbol indicates that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is lower than that of the “7” symbol (for example, the probability of a jackpot is 10% to 20%).

  Then, a weak reach effect using a predetermined character or the like is performed on the liquid crystal display 5 (FIG. 23E), and whether or not a big hit is reported as a result of the weak reach effect after a predetermined time has elapsed (FIG. 23). (F)). In FIG. 23 (F), the three decorative symbols are not aligned and the loss is reported.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect when the special reach effect is performed after the suggestion image 54 indicates the stop order of the decorative symbols 51. The effects shown in FIGS. 24A to 24G are performed during one special symbol change.

  The three decorative symbols 51 start to fluctuate in response to the start of variation of the special symbol (FIG. 24A). After the start of the special symbol change, the suggestion images 54a to 54c are displayed in the display mode B so as to be superimposed on the decorative symbols 51a to 51c (FIG. 24B).

  Subsequently, when the effect button 26 is pressed once, the “4” symbol is stopped as the left decorative symbol 51a and the suggestion image 54a disappears (FIG. 24C). Next, when the effect button 26 is pressed, the “2” symbol stops as the right decoration symbol 51c and the suggestion image 54c disappears (FIG. 24D). When the effect button 26 is further pressed, the medium decoration As the symbol 51b, the “S” symbol stops and the suggestion image 54b disappears (FIG. 24E).

  The state of FIG. 24 (E) is a stop state including the “S” symbol, thereby notifying that a special reach effect is performed. That is, this state is a state in which the decorative symbol is stopped by a stop pattern including a special symbol. In the state of FIG. 24 (E), the three decorative symbols are not completely stopped, for example, slightly fluctuate in the vertical direction. That is, at this time, the variation of the special symbol is not completed (the reserved image 521 is still displayed in the changing region 54).

  Subsequent to FIG. 24 (E), a special reach effect using a predetermined character or the like is performed on the liquid crystal display 5 (FIG. 24 (F)). Is notified (FIG. 24G). In FIG. 24 (G), three “S” symbols are aligned and the jackpot is reported. When three “S” symbols are combined and a big win is made, the game state is shifted to a game state (probability change game state) advantageous to the player after the big win game.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect when the special reach effect is not performed after the suggestion image 54 indicates the stop order of the decorative symbols 51. The effects shown in FIGS. 25A to 25F are performed during one special symbol change.

  The three decorative symbols 51 start to fluctuate in response to the start of variation of the special symbol (FIG. 25 (A)). After the start of the special symbol variation, the suggestion images 54a to 54c are displayed in the display mode A in a superimposed manner on the decorative symbols 51a to 51c (FIG. 25B).

  Subsequently, when the effect button 26 is pressed once, the “4” symbol stops as the left decorative symbol 51a and the suggestion image 54a disappears (FIG. 25C). Next, when the effect button 26 is pressed, the “2” symbol stops as the right decoration symbol 51c and the suggestion image 54c disappears (FIG. 25D). When the effect button 26 is further pressed, the medium decoration As the symbol 51b, the symbol “4” stops and the suggestion image 54b disappears (FIG. 25E).

  In the state of FIG. 25 (E), it is a stop state that does not include the “S” symbol (stop at the losing eye), thereby notifying that it will not develop into a special reach effect. After FIG. 25 (E), the decorative symbol 51 is completely stopped, and it is notified that the result of the special symbol determination is a loss (FIG. 25 (F)).

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect when the strong zone effect is performed after the suggestion image 54 indicates the stop order of the decorative symbols 51. The effects shown in FIGS. 26 (A) to 26 (H) are performed in two special symbol variations.

  The three decorative symbols 51 start to fluctuate in response to the start of variation of the special symbol (FIG. 26 (A)). After the start of the change of the special symbol, the suggestion images 54a to 54c are respectively displayed in the display mode B so as to be superimposed on the decorative symbols 51a to 51c (FIG. 26B).

  Subsequently, when the effect button 26 is pressed once, the “are” symbol is stopped as the left decorative symbol 51a and the suggestion image 54a disappears (FIG. 26C). Next, when the effect button 26 is pressed, the “ready” symbol stops as the right decorative symbol 51c and the suggestion image 54c disappears. When the effect button 26 is further pressed, the “you” symbol as the middle decorative symbol 51b. Stops and the suggestion image 54b disappears (FIG. 26D).

  In the state of FIG. 26D, “are”, “you”, and “ready” symbols are arranged in order as three decorative symbols, thereby notifying that a strong zone effect is performed. That is, this state is a state in which the decorative symbol is stopped at the stop pattern B2. In the state of FIG. 26D, the three decorative symbols are completely stopped. That is, at this time, the variation of the special symbol ends (the reserved image 521 disappears from the changing region 54).

  Following (D) in FIG. 26, “strong zone entry” indicating the start of the strong zone effect in response to the start of the next special symbol change (the start of the special symbol change corresponding to the reserved image 522). An image 54 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 (FIG. 26E). The display image 54 indicating that the strong zone effect is being performed is continuously displayed while the strong zone effect is being performed (FIG. 26F). For example, the strong zone effect may be performed over a variation of a plurality of special symbols, in which case the display image 54 is displayed over the variation of the plurality of special symbols. When a predetermined time elapses, reach is established (FIG. 26 (F)), and reach effect is performed (FIG. 26 (G)). And as a result of reach production, it is notified whether it is a big hit (FIG. 26 (H)). In FIG. 26H, three “7” symbols are aligned and the jackpot is reported.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect when the strong zone effect is not performed after the suggestion image 54 indicates the stop order of the decorative symbols 51. The effects shown in FIGS. 27A to 27E are performed in one special symbol change.

  The three decorative symbols 51 start to fluctuate in response to the start of variation of the special symbol (FIG. 27A). After the start of the change of the special symbol, the suggestion images 54a to 54c are displayed in the display mode A so as to be superimposed on the decorative symbols 51a to 51c (FIG. 27B).

  Subsequently, when the effect button 26 is pressed once, the “are” symbol is stopped as the left decorative symbol 51a and the suggestion image 54a disappears (FIG. 27C). Next, when the effect button 26 is pressed, the “you” symbol stops as the middle decorative symbol 51b and the suggestion image 54b disappears. When the effect button 26 is further pressed, the symbol “4” as the right decorative symbol 51c is displayed. Stops and the suggestion image 54c disappears (FIG. 27D).

  In the state of FIG. 27D, “are”, “you”, and “ready” symbols are not arranged in order as the three decorative symbols (stop at the losing eye), and thereby the strong zone effect is performed. Notify Then, according to the end of the change of the special symbol, the three decorative symbols are completely stopped, and the loss is notified (FIG. 27E).

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect when the weak zone effect is performed after the suggestion image 54 indicates the stop order of the decorative symbols 51. The effects shown in FIGS. 28A to 28H are performed in two special symbol variations.

  The three decorative symbols 51 start to fluctuate in response to the start of variation of the special symbol (FIG. 28 (A)). After the start of the special symbol variation, the suggestion images 54a to 54c are displayed in the display mode A in a superimposed manner on the decorative symbols 51a to 51c (FIG. 28B).

  Subsequently, when the effect button 26 is pressed once, the “A” symbol is stopped as the left decorative symbol 51 a and the suggestion image 54 a disappears (FIG. 28C). Next, when the effect button 26 is pressed, the “C” symbol stops as the right decorative symbol 51c and the suggestion image 54c disappears. When the effect button 26 is further pressed, the “B” symbol as the middle decorative symbol 51b. Stops and the suggestion image 54b disappears (FIG. 28D).

  In the state of FIG. 28 (D), “A”, “B”, and “C” symbols are arranged in order as three decorative symbols, thereby notifying that a weak zone effect is performed. That is, this state is a state in which the decorative symbol is stopped at the stop pattern B1. In the state of FIG. 28D, the three decorative symbols are completely stopped. That is, at this time, the variation of the special symbol ends (the reserved image 521 disappears from the changing region 54).

  Following (D) in FIG. 28, a display written as “weak zone entry” indicating the start of the weak zone effect in response to the start of the next special symbol change (the special symbol change start corresponding to the reserved image 522). The image 54 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 (FIG. 28E). The display image 54 indicating that the weak zone effect is being displayed is continuously displayed while the weak zone effect is being performed (FIG. 28F). For example, the weak zone effect may be performed over a plurality of special symbols, and in this case, the display image 54 is displayed over a plurality of special symbols. When a predetermined time elapses, reach is established (FIG. 28 (F)), and reach effect is performed (FIG. 28 (G)). And as a result of reach production, it is notified whether it is a big hit (FIG. 28 (H)). In FIG. 28 (H), the three kinds of decorative symbols of the same type are not aligned, and the loss is reported.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the decorative design stops at a specific stop pattern, an effect corresponding to the specific stop pattern is performed, and the decorative design stops in the order suggested by the suggestion image. There are a plurality of display modes of the suggestion image, and the degree of expectation that the decorative design stops in a specific stop pattern is indicated by the display mode of the suggestion image.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol stops at the stop pattern A2, a strong reach effect with a high degree of expectation for the jackpot is performed. When the suggestion image is displayed in the display mode B, the decorative design is more likely to stop at the stop pattern A2 than when the suggestion image is displayed in the display mode A.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when a decoration design stops with the stop pattern containing a specific design, the special reach production which suggests a specific jackpot is performed. When the suggestion image is displayed in the display mode B, the decorative design is more likely to stop at the stop pattern including the specific design than when the suggestion image is displayed in the display mode A.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when a decoration symbol stops with stop pattern B2, it is an effect based on the result of prior determination, Comprising: A strong zone effect with a high expectation degree with respect to jackpot is performed. When the suggestion image is displayed in the display mode B, the decorative design is more likely to stop at the stop pattern B2 than when the suggestion image is displayed in the display mode A.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by displaying the suggestion image indicating the stop order of the decorative symbol in a different manner, it is possible to give expectation as to what stop pattern the decorative symbol stops, Can be improved.

[Timer interrupt processing by production control unit 130]
Next, details of effect control based on various commands from the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed in the effect control unit 130. In the following description, it is assumed that each process shown in FIGS. 29 to 32 is performed by the effect control unit 130. However, part or all of these processes are performed by the effect control unit 130, the image sound control unit 140, and the lamp. It may be executed by any of the control units 150. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 29 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption.

  The effect control unit 130 first executes command reception processing (step S1001). The command reception process of step S1001 is a process of controlling the presentation according to various commands from the game control unit 100. Specifically, the effect control unit 130 receives a command from the game control unit 100, determines the contents of the effect according to the received command, and determines the determined effect based on the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. A command to be executed is generated and set in the RAM 133. Details of the command reception processing in step S1001 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Following the process of step S1001, the effect control unit 130 executes an operation reception process (step S1002). Specifically, when the production key 27 is operated, the CPU 131 generates an operation command corresponding to the operation and sets it in the RAM 133.

  Subsequent to step S1002, the effect control unit 130 performs command transmission processing for transmitting each command set in the RAM 133 to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 (step S1003). For example, a command command for starting the variation effect set in the process of step S1001 is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. Thus, the image sound control unit 140 produces an effect by image display, audio output, and the like, and the lamp control unit 150 performs operations of the movable accessory, lighting of various lamps, and operations of the effect button 26. Above, the process shown in FIG. 29 is complete | finished.

[Command reception processing by effect control unit 130]
Hereinafter, the command reception process executed in the effect control unit 130 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of command reception processing in step S1001 of FIG.

  First, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a hold command transmitted from the game control unit 100 has been received (step S1301). When it determines with having received the hold command (step S1301: YES), the production control unit 130 executes the hold command process (step S1302). Details of the hold command processing in step S1302 will be described later.

  When the process of step S1302 is executed, or when it is determined that the hold command is not received (step S1301: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a variation start command is received (step S1303). ).

  When the change start command is received (step S1303: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the change start command process (step S1304). Here, based on the received variation start command, the effect control unit 130 determines the content of the variation effect performed in accordance with the variation of the special symbol, and starts executing the variation effect. Details of the change start command processing will be described later.

  When the process of step S1304 is executed, or when it is determined that the change start command has not been received (step S1303: NO), the effect control unit 130 executes a process during change for controlling the change effect ( Step S1305). Details of the changing process will be described later.

  Subsequent to step S1305, the effect control unit 130 determines whether a change stop command has been received (step S1306).

  When the change stop command is received (step S1306: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the change stop command process (step S1307). Thereby, the decorative symbol 51 is stopped (this stop) in the liquid crystal display 5, and the variation effect is ended.

  When the process of step S1307 is executed, or when it is determined that the change stop command has not been received (step S1306: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether an opening command has been received (step S1308). ).

  When the opening command is received (step S1308: YES), the effect control unit 130 performs an opening process (step S1309). In the opening process, an opening effect that is performed when the jackpot game is started and a jackpot effect that is performed during the jackpot game are determined and executed.

  When the process of step S1309 is executed or when it is determined that the opening command has not been received (step S1308: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not an ending command has been received (step S1310). .

  When the ending command is received (step S1310: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes an ending process (step S1311). In the ending process, an ending effect that is performed when the jackpot game ends is determined and executed.

  When the process of step S1311 is executed or when it is determined that the ending command has not been received (step S1310: NO), the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

(Hold command processing)
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold command process in step S1302.

  The effect control unit 130 first adds 1 to the current number of holds (step S1321). The effect control unit 130 stores the number of holdings of the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination in the RAM 133, and increases the number of holdings by 1 in response to reception of the holding command.

  Next, the effect control unit 130 analyzes the received hold command (step S1322). Specifically, the production control unit 130 determines, based on information included in the hold command, whether or not the special symbol related to the hold command is a big hit, the jackpot symbol, the special symbol change pattern, or the like. .

  Subsequent to step S1322, the effect control unit 130 performs an advance determination effect process based on the analysis result of the hold command (step S1323). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform the zone effect, a display mode when displaying the reserved image, and the like based on the analysis result. For example, if the special symbol variation related to the hold command is a big hit, or if it is a specific change pattern even if it is a loss, the display mode of the hold image with high expectation for the big win is determined. Also, if the special symbol variation related to the hold command is a big hit, or if it is a specific variation pattern even if it is a loss, a zone effect (a plurality of zone effects with the variation of the special symbol related to the hold command as the final variation) It is decided to perform a production that varies).

  Subsequent to step S1323, the effect control unit 130 displays the reserved image on the liquid crystal display 5 (step S1324). For example, when a display mode different from normal is determined in step S1323, the hold image is displayed in the determined display mode. Thus, the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

(Variation start command processing)
FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the change start command process in step S1304.

  The effect control unit 130 performs command analysis processing for analyzing the received variation start command (step S1331). Specifically, the production control unit 130 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination of this time is a big hit based on the information included in the change start command, the big hit symbol when the big symbol is a big hit, the variation pattern of the special symbol, The game state or the like is determined.

  Next, the effect control unit 130 performs a variable effect determination process (step S1332). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform the weak reach effect, the strong reach effect, and the special reach effect based on the information indicating whether or not the game is a big hit and the variation pattern of the special symbol. Further, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform the zone effect based on the result of the hold command process. Then, according to these determination results, it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect using the suggestion image 54 is performed, and the stop order of the decorative symbols, the stop pattern, and the display mode of the suggestion image 54 are determined.

  Subsequent to step S1332, the effect control unit 130 starts the determined change effect (step S1333). As a result, the decorative pattern 51 starts to fluctuate, and the suggestion effect using the suggestion image 54 described above is performed. And the production | presentation control part 130 subtracts the number of pending | holding (step S1334), and complete | finishes the process shown in FIG.

(Processing during change)
FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the changing process in step S1305.

  The effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the changing effect is being executed (step S1341). When it is determined that the changing effect is being executed (step S1341: YES), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the button operation on the effect button 26 is valid (step S1342). While the suggestion image 54 is displayed superimposed on the decorative design 51, the button operation on the effect button 26 is effective.

  When it determines with it being during the effective period of button operation (step S1342: YES), the production control part 130 determines whether the production button 26 was pressed down (step S1343). When the effect button 26 is pressed, a command corresponding to the button press is transmitted from the lamp control unit 150 to the effect control unit 130. The process of step S1343 is performed by determining whether or not the command has been received.

  When the effect button 26 is pressed (step S1343: YES), the effect control unit 130 stops the decorative symbol (step S1344). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 stops one of the three decorative symbols so that each decorative symbol stops in the decorative symbol stop order and stop pattern determined in step S1332. Every time the effect button 26 is pressed, the process of step S1344 is performed, so that the three decorative symbols stop in the order suggested by the suggestion image 54.

  When it determines with NO by step S1341, S1342, S1343, or when the process of step S1344 is performed, the production | presentation control part 130 complete | finishes the process shown in FIG.

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

  In the above embodiment, the decorative symbols are stopped one by one each time the button is pressed, but the three decorative symbols may be stopped in order at predetermined time intervals by pressing the button once. Further, the three decorative symbols may be automatically stopped in order without depending on the button operation.

  In addition, while the decorative design is stopped by the button operation, when the button operation is not performed within a predetermined operation valid period, the three decorative designs may be stopped simultaneously. In addition, when one decorative symbol is stopped for each button operation, for example, after one decorative symbol is stopped by the first button operation, the second and third button operations are not performed within a predetermined period. In this case, the remaining two decorative symbols may be stopped simultaneously after a predetermined period. If the effective period of the button operation on the effect button 26 is small, the three decorative symbols may be stopped simultaneously by pressing the button once.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, also in the case of reach, the suggestion image 54 was displayed with respect to the three decorative symbols of the left, the middle, and the right, respectively, and the stop order of the three decorative symbols was displayed. In other embodiments, the third suggestion image 54 may not be displayed when reaching reach. In this case, the suggestion images 54 are displayed one by one. For example, while three decorative symbols are fluctuating, the suggestion image 54a is displayed so as to be superimposed on one of the three decorative symbols (for example, the left decorative symbol 51a), and left according to the button operation. The decorative pattern 51a stops. Next, the suggestion image 54c is displayed superimposed on the right decorative design 51c, and the right decorative design 51c stops according to the button operation. At this time, if the left and right decorative symbols are of the same type, a display indicating that the reach has been established is performed without superimposing the middle decorative symbol 51b and displaying the suggestion image 54b. After that, reach production is performed. In addition, when reaching the reach in this way, there is an effect of a pattern that displays the establishment of reach without displaying the third suggestion image 54, while the two decorative designs stop at the same kind of design In addition, the suggestion image 54 is displayed superimposed on the third decorative symbol that is changing, and the third decorative symbol stops at the same type of symbol in response to a button operation (without performing a reach effect). There may be a production of a pattern in which is notified.

  Further, when the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than a predetermined time (for example, within 3 seconds), the effect using the suggestion image 54 may not be performed.

  In addition, when the suggestion images 54 are displayed one by one in the order of the decorative symbols to be stopped, an effect using the suggestion image 54 may not be performed on the way. In this case, the decorative design does not stop in a manner indicating the development to the specific effect. For example, when the decorative symbols stop in the order of left, middle, and right, the suggestion image 54a is displayed superimposed on the left decorative symbol 51a, and the left decorative symbol 51a is stopped according to the button operation. Next, the suggestion image 54c is displayed superimposed on the right decorative design 51c, and the right decorative design 51c is stopped in response to a button operation (for example, a design that cannot be a stop pattern that develops to a specific effect is a right decorative design). Stop as). Then, the suggestion image 54b is not displayed so as to be superimposed on the middle decorative symbol 51b, but the middle decorative symbol 51b stops as it is after a predetermined period of time and a loss is notified.

  Further, when the decorative symbols stop in the order suggested by the suggestion image, the degree of expectation for the jackpot may differ depending on the stop order of the three decorative symbols. For example, the degree of expectation may be different between when the decorative symbols stop in the order of left, middle, and right and when the decorative symbols stop in the order of left, right, and center. In addition, the degree of expectation may be different depending on the location of the decorative pattern that stops first.

  In addition, the decorative symbol may stop in accordance with the movement of the movable accessory. For example, when the suggestion image is displayed and the decorative symbol stops in response to the player's button operation, the movable accessory may operate.

  In addition, when a specific stop pattern other than the losing eye has been determined as the decorative pattern stop pattern, when the button operation is performed, the decorative design stops at the specific stop pattern, but when the button operation is not performed It is also possible not to stop at a specific stop pattern.

  For example, in the case where a specific stop pattern and development destination production are determined, when the development destination production is an production based on the result of the prior determination (for example, a zone production), or when a button operation is performed While stopping with a specific stop pattern (main stop), if no button operation is performed, the stop may not be performed with a specific stop pattern (main stop).

  In addition, when a specific stop pattern and development destination production are determined, the development destination production is production based on the current special symbol variation (production based on the result of the special symbol determination. For example, weak reach production, In the case of strong reach production and special reach production), the decorative design may be stopped with a stop pattern corresponding to the development effect even if the button operation is not performed.

  In the above embodiment, the suggestion image 54 is displayed so as to be superimposed on the decorative design. In another embodiment, as long as the stop order of the decorative symbol is suggested, it may not be superimposed on the decorative symbol. Moreover, the suggestion effect which suggests the stop order of a decoration symbol may be performed by an audio | voice, an LED lamp, and the effect | action thing for an effect irrespective of an image.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the suggestion image 54 was displayed on the decoration symbol for alert | reporting the result of special symbol determination. In another embodiment, a design for presentation different from the decorative design for notifying the result of the special design determination may be changed, and a suggestion image indicating the stop order of the design may be displayed. Then, the symbols stop in the order suggested by the suggestion image, and then develop into an effect corresponding to the symbol stop pattern.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the case where the display mode of the suggestion image 54 was two types, the display mode of the suggestion image 54 may have three or more types.

  In another embodiment, the suggestion image 54 may indicate which type of stop pattern stops the decorative design. For example, the suggestion image may include a first suggestion image corresponding to the stop patterns A1 and A2 and a second suggestion image corresponding to the stop patterns B1 and B2. In this case, the display mode of the first suggestion image may indicate whether it is easy to stop with the stop pattern A1 or stop with the stop pattern A2. Similarly, the display mode of the second suggestion image may indicate whether it is easy to stop at the stop pattern B1 or stop at the stop pattern B2.

  In addition, the stop pattern of the decorative design may include a stop pattern that indicates confirmation of the jackpot. For example, when the stop pattern indicating the determination of jackpot is determined, the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the display mode with the highest expectation, and the decorative symbols stop in the order suggested by the suggestion image 54. After the decoration symbol is stopped with the stop pattern indicating the determination of the jackpot, for example, an effect indicating the determination of the jackpot is performed, and then the jackpot is notified using the decoration symbol 51. Further, when the decorative symbols are stopped in the order suggested by the suggestion image 54, the decorative symbols may be stopped in a manner of notifying the jackpot (for example, the result of stopping the decorative symbols in the order of left, middle, and right is the jackpot It may be “777” indicating).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it decided to perform the zone effect which switches a background image etc. to a special image as a prefetch effect (effect based on the result of prior determination), even if a prefetch effect is other arbitrary effects Good. For example, while the suggestion image 54 is displayed, three decorative symbols temporarily stop with a stop pattern indicating the start of the pre-reading continuous notice according to the button operation, and thereafter, the three decorative symbols stop this time. And the effect using the said suggestion image 54 may continue in the fluctuation | variation of several special symbols after the following. For example, in the case where there are two holds, it is determined that the pre-reading effect using the suggestion image 54 is determined as a result of the prior determination for the second hold. In this case, in the current special symbol variation, the suggestion image 54 is displayed, and the decorative symbol is stopped with a stop pattern indicating a pre-reading continuous notice according to the button operation. Also in the case of the special symbol change related to the first hold, the suggestion image 54 is displayed in the same manner, and the decorative symbol is stopped with the stop pattern indicating the pre-reading continuous notice according to the button operation. Then, in the special symbol variation related to the second hold, an effect with high expectation for the jackpot is performed. Thus, you may perform the effect using the suggestion image 54 continuously over the fluctuation | variation of a some special symbol.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the suggestion image corresponding to each decoration design was displayed, respectively, and the image 55 which shows the effective period of button operation was displayed corresponding to each suggestion image (refer FIG. 18). That is, in the above embodiment, the effective period of one button operation corresponding to the suggestion image 54a, the effective period of one button operation corresponding to the suggestion image 54b, and one button operation corresponding to the suggestion image 54c. The validity period of each was set. In another embodiment, only one effective period of three button operations corresponding to three suggestion images may be set. Specifically, an image indicating the valid period of button operation is displayed on the screen, and three button operations may be performed at any timing while the image is displayed.

  Further, three suggestion images 54 may be displayed from the start of the variation of the special symbol, or one suggestion image may be displayed one by one. For example, the suggestion image may appear each time the decorative design stops, and the decorative design suggested by the suggestion image may stop next.

  In the above embodiment, the three suggestion images 54 are displayed in the same display mode. In other embodiments, the three suggestion images 54 may be displayed in different display modes. For example, the suggestion image corresponding to the decorative symbol that stops first and the suggestive image corresponding to the decorative symbol that stops second are displayed in a display mode with low expectation, and correspond to the decorative symbol that stops third. The suggestion image may be displayed in a display mode with high expectation. In this case, three suggestion images may be displayed at the same time, or the remaining one may be displayed after two are displayed. The suggestion images may be displayed one by one in order. For example, when three decorative symbols “A”, “B”, and “C” stop and become a specific stop pattern and develop into a specific effect with high expectation, when the two decorative symbols stop. When the stop pattern is “A” or “B”, the suggestion image may be displayed in a display form indicating that the third decorative symbol is likely to stop at the “C” symbol. Moreover, you may display the suggestion image of a different display mode in order so that an expectation may become high in steps. For example, the suggestion image corresponding to the decorative symbol that stops first is displayed in a display mode in which the degree of expectation is “low”, and the suggestion image that corresponds to the decorative symbol that stops second is that of “medium” The suggestion image displayed in the display mode and corresponding to the decorative symbol that stops third may be displayed in the display mode in which the degree of expectation is “high”.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, the gaming machine is shifted to the probability change gaming state after the jackpot game with a predetermined probability (70%) and the probability change gaming state continues until the next jackpot. As assumed, the present invention is applicable to any other gaming machine. For example, in the case where the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, the game state is changed to the probability change gaming state after the jackpot game with a probability of 100%, and the special symbol changes a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the probability variation gaming state. In the gaming machine that returns to step 1, the above-described effects may be performed.

  In other embodiments, the above-described effects may be performed in a one-type and two-type mixed type pachinko gaming machine. In such a gaming machine, when the result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit, after the big hit game, it shifts to the short-time gaming state and the second starting port is easily opened, and a game ball is won at the second starting port. Then, the specific winning area is released. A V area is provided in the specific winning area, and when a game ball wins in the V area, it is a big hit. In this type of gaming machine, when the gaming state becomes the short-time gaming state, the game ball easily passes through the V region, and a big hit is likely to occur. In such a gaming machine, the special reach effect is an effect suggesting a jackpot to shift to the short-time gaming state, and when the jackpot is notified as a result of the special reach effect, the special reach effect shifts to the short-time gaming state.

  In another embodiment, if the game ball passes through the V area provided in the jackpot during the jackpot game when the jackpot game is determined to be a big win in the first special symbol determination, the game state shifts to a probable game state after the jackpot game. In the gaming machine, the above-described effects may be performed. Specifically, if it is determined that a specific jackpot is made in the first special symbol determination, the V region is long open during the jackpot game (for example, a maximum of 29.5 seconds is released), and a jackpot other than the specific jackpot If it is determined, the V region is briefly opened (for example, 0.01 seconds) during the jackpot game. In such a gaming machine, the special reach effect is an effect suggesting a jackpot that the V region is long open.

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

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

[Configuration of gaming machine according to the present invention and its effects]
As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention may have the following configuration. Note that parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiment, and are merely examples.

  The gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention provides an effect based on a determination unit (S407) that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of the start condition, and a determination result by the determination unit. An effect control means for executing (130), wherein the effect control means variably displays a plurality of symbols (51a to 51c), and a suggestion effect (54) suggesting a stop order of the plurality of symbols. Suggestion effect execution means for executing the symbol, symbol stop means for stopping the plurality of symbols in the order suggested by the suggestion effect (S1344), and the symbol by the symbol stop means in a specific stop pattern (stop pattern A2) When a specific effect (strong reach effect) with a higher expectation that a special game will be played when stopped is executed, but the symbol is not stopped with a specific stop pattern Specific suggestion control means that does not execute the specific effect, and the suggestion effect execution means includes a first mode (display mode A) and the symbol in the specific stop pattern as compared to the first mode. The suggestion effect can be executed with the second mode (display mode B) indicating that it is easy to stop.

  According to this configuration, for example, when the decorative design stops in a specific stop pattern, it develops to a specific effect. Whether or not the decorative design is likely to stop with a specific stop pattern can be suggested by the effect mode of the suggestion effect, and the interest can be improved.

  In another configuration, the specific effect control means has a higher expectation that a special game will be performed when the symbol is stopped in the first stop pattern (stop pattern A1) by the symbol stop means. When the symbol is stopped by a second stop pattern (stop pattern A2) by the first specific effect control means for executing one specific effect (weak reach effect) and the symbol stop means, the degree of expectation is the first And a second specific effect control means for executing a second specific effect (strong reach effect) higher than the specific effect, and the second aspect suggests that the symbol stops in the second stop pattern. May be.

  According to this configuration, for example, the first specific effect is executed when the decorative symbol stops with the first stop pattern, and the second specific effect is executed when stopped with the second stop pattern. It is possible to suggest whether it is easy to stop with the second stop pattern according to the presentation mode of the suggestion effect, and it is possible to improve interest.

  The gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is determined to determine whether or not to play a special game based on the establishment of the start condition (S407), and to be determined to perform a special game by the determination unit. In this case, among a plurality of special games including a first special game (a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol X5) and a second special game (a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol X1, X2) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game. Special game execution means (S6) for selecting and executing any special game, and effect control means (130) for executing effects based on the determination result by the determination means, wherein the effect control means includes: The symbol change means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols (51a to 51c), the suggestion effect execution means for executing the suggestion effect (54) suggesting the stop order of the plurality of symbols, and the suggestion effect When the symbols are stopped in a specific stop pattern (a stop pattern including a special symbol) by the symbol stop means (S1344) for stopping the plurality of symbols in the order in which the symbols are stopped, the second special game is A specific effect control means that executes a specific effect (special reach effect) that suggests that the design is performed, and that does not execute the specific effect when the symbol is not stopped in a specific stop pattern. The effect execution means is a first mode (display mode A) and a second mode (display mode B) indicating that the symbol is more likely to stop at the specific stop pattern than the first mode. The suggestion effect can be executed.

  Here, “the second special game which is more advantageous to the player than the first special game” means that the profit (prize ball) obtained during the special game is compared with the first special game and the second special game. It may mean that the second special game is more advantageous than the first special game (there are more prize balls), and the game state after the special game is more advantageous to the player than the first special game It may mean shifting to a state. For example, after transitioning to the low probability gaming state after the first special game, the transition may be made to the high probability gaming state after the second special game, or to the gaming state without time reduction after the first special game. Thus, after the second special game, the game state may be shifted to a time-reduced game state.

  According to this configuration, for example, when the decorative design stops in a specific stop pattern, the specific effect suggests that the second special game advantageous to the player is performed. Whether or not the decorative design is likely to stop with a specific stop pattern can be suggested by the effect mode of the suggestion effect, and the interest can be improved.

  In another configuration, the specific effect control unit selects either the first special game or the second special game when the symbol is stopped in the first stop pattern by the symbol stop unit. A second specific game executed when the second special game is selected when the symbol is stopped by the symbol stop means in the second stop pattern. An effect may be performed, and the second aspect may suggest that the symbol stops in the second stop pattern.

  According to this configuration, for example, when the decorative design stops at the first stop pattern (for example, the stop pattern A1 or the stop pattern A2), the first specific effect (weak reach effect or strong reach effect) is executed, and the second The second specific effect (special reach effect) is executed when the stop pattern is stopped (stop pattern including special symbols). It is possible to suggest whether it is easy to stop with the second stop pattern according to the presentation mode of the suggestion effect, and it is possible to improve interest.

  The gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the acquisition information when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and acquisition means (S204) for acquiring the acquisition information and when the start condition is satisfied. When the acquisition information is acquired by the acquisition unit, the determination storage unit (S204) that stores the acquisition information up to a predetermined number, and the start condition are satisfied. Prior determination means (S205) for determining whether or not to play a special game (hereinafter referred to as prior determination) based on the acquired information stored in the holding storage means before, the determination means or the previous An effect control means (130) for controlling the effect based on the determination result by the pre-article determination means, wherein the effect control means is a first specific effect (weak) based on the result of the prior determination by the prior determination means. Or the second specific effect (strong zone effect) in which the degree of expectation that the special game is performed is higher than that of the first specific effect. Specific effect control means for controlling the display, symbol change means for variably displaying the plurality of symbols (51a to 51c), and suggestion effect executing means for executing the suggestion effects (54a to 54c) that suggest the stop order of the plurality of symbols And a symbol stop means for stopping the plurality of symbols in the order suggested by the suggestion effect, and the second specific effect when the symbol is stopped by a specific stop pattern (stop pattern B2) by the symbol stop means. A specific effect executing means that does not execute the second specific effect when the symbol is not stopped in a specific stop pattern, and the suggestive effect executing means In the first mode (display mode A) and the second mode (display mode B) indicating that the symbol is more likely to stop at the specific stop pattern than the first mode, the suggestion effect is provided. It is feasible.

  According to this configuration, for example, when the decorative design stops in a specific stop pattern, the second specific effect based on the result of the prior determination is developed. Whether or not the decorative design is likely to stop with a specific stop pattern can be suggested by the effect mode of the suggestion effect, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, in another configuration, the specific effect executing means includes a first specific effect executing means for executing the first specific effect when the symbol is stopped in a first stop pattern by the symbol stop means, And a second specific effect executing means for executing the second specific effect when the symbol is stopped in a second stop pattern by the symbol stop means, and the second aspect is characterized in that the symbol is the first It may be suggested to stop at a stop pattern of 2.

  According to this configuration, for example, when the decorative design stops in a first stop pattern (for example, stop pattern B1), the first specific effect (weak zone effect) is executed, and the second stop pattern (stop pattern B2). When stopped at, the second specific effect (strong zone effect) is executed. It is possible to suggest whether it is easy to stop with the second stop pattern according to the presentation mode of the suggestion effect, and it is possible to improve interest.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Liquid crystal display 7 Movable accessory 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 13 Big prize opening 26 Production button 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special symbol display 51 Decoration symbol 521,522 Hold Image 53 Fluctuating region 54 Suggestion image 130 Production control unit

Claims (2)

An acquisition means for acquiring acquisition information when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
When the start condition is satisfied, based on the acquired information, a determination unit that performs a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game ;
Before the previous SL start condition is satisfied, before on the basis of Quito obtained information, determining whether or not a special game (hereinafter, referred to as pre-determined) and pre-determining means for performing,
An effect control means for controlling the effect based on the result of the determination by the determination means or the prior determination means,
The production control means includes
The first specific effect based on the result of the prior determination by the prior determination means or the effect based on the result of the prior determination by the prior determination means, the degree of expectation that a special game will be performed is higher than the first specific effect. Specific production control means for controlling the second specific production that is higher,
A symbol variation means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
Suggestion effect execution means for executing suggestion effects suggesting the stop order of the plurality of symbols,
A symbol stop means for stopping the plurality of symbols in the order suggested by the suggestion effect;
Anda specific demonstration execution means for executing the second specific effect when the symbol is stopped at a specific stop pattern by the symbol stop means,
The suggested demonstration execution means includes a first aspect, in the second aspect that is different from that of the first embodiment, Ri executable der the suggestion effect,
A gaming machine in which the symbol is more likely to be stopped at the specific stop pattern when the suggestion effect is performed in the second mode than when the suggestion effect is performed in the first mode . The specific effect executing means is
First specific effect executing means for executing the first specific effect when the symbol is stopped in a first stop pattern by the symbol stop means;
A second specific effect executing means for executing the second specific effect when the symbol is stopped in a second stop pattern by the symbol stop means;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second aspect suggests that the symbol stops in the second stop pattern.

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