JP5992818B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs an effect by a movable accessory based on a determination result of whether or not to execute a special game.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine in which a symbol is changed based on establishment of a start condition, and an effect by a movable accessory is performed during the change of the symbol. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the movable accessory can be operated, the movable accessory moves to the entire surface of the image display unit to perform a predetermined operation, and when impossible, the movable accessory is operated. The substitute image is displayed without doing it.

JP 2012-239687 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the movable accessory is operated when it can be operated, and the movable accessory is operated under another condition while the movable accessory is operating under a certain condition. Did not work.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of operating a movable accessory according to other conditions while the movable accessory is operating.

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

  The gaming machine according to the present invention provides an acquisition means for acquiring acquisition information on the condition that a game medium passes to a predetermined starting area, and a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game based on the acquisition information. A special game determination means to perform, a symbol control means for notifying the result of the special game determination by causing the symbol display means to display the symbol in a variable manner and then stopping the display, and the acquisition when the symbol is variably displayed. When the information is acquired, the storage unit for holding the acquired information as the right for the special game determination, the movable accessory used for the production, and the change of the symbol between the change of the symbol and the stop. Based on the acquired information corresponding to the variable effect control means for performing the variable effect for operating the movable accessory, and for the right of the special game determination held by the hold storage means in advance. And a pre-decision effect control means for performing a pre-decision effect to operate the movable accessory before the symbol change corresponding to the right of the special game determination based on the result of the pre-determination, The pre-decision effect control means uses the fluctuation effect control means when the movable effect agent is operated as the prior determination effect while the variable effect control means operates the movable accessory as the fluctuation effect. The movable accessory is operated with priority over the operation of the movable accessory.

  In another configuration, the prior determination effect control means operates the movable accessory as the prior determination effect while the variable effect control means operates the movable accessory as the variation effect. In this case, the movement of the movable accessory by the change effect control means may be stopped in the middle, and the movable accessory may be operated as the preliminary determination effect from the state stopped in the middle.

  According to the present invention, the movable accessory can be operated under different conditions while the movable accessory is operating, and the movable accessory can be correctly controlled.

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 Functional block diagram showing an outline of effect control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment The figure which shows an example of the notice effect (the said change notice effect by the movable accessory 7) using the movable accessory 7 as a change effect. The figure which shows an example of the notice effect (the reservation look-ahead notice effect by the movable character 7) using the movable character 7 as a prior determination effect. The figure which shows the flow of control of the movable accessory 7 while the operation | movement of the movable accessory as a fluctuation production is performed. The figure which shows an example of the production | presentation in the case where the reservation pre-reading notice production | presentation by the movable accessory 7 is performed while the said change announcement effect is performed and the movable accessory 7 is moving. 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 the gate switch process 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. Detailed flowchart showing the stopping process in step S416 of FIG. 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. Detailed flowchart showing the game state setting processing of step S612 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the process performed in the production | presentation control part 130. Detailed flowchart of command control processing in step S1001 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the prior determination process of step S1302 of FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing details of the advance determination effect control process in step S1325 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the fluctuation production execution process of step S1304 of FIG. The figure which shows control of the movable accessory 7 in various productions The figure for comparing the said change notice effect using the movable accessory 7 and the reservation prefetch notice effect

  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 handle 20 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 handle 20 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 handle 20 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 is initially disposed at the left end of the liquid crystal display 5, but moves to the right when a predetermined effect is performed. The movable accessory 7 is configured to be changeable between a state in which the front surface can be visually recognized by the player and a state in which the back surface can be visually recognized (configured to be reversible). Details of the effect using the movable accessory 7 will be described later.

  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 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 It has a special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, and a game state indicator 47.

  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.

  In the following description, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 is called “special symbol”, and the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 45 is “normal symbol”. Shall be called.

[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 gate switch (SW) 114, a big prize port switch (SW) 115, a large A winning port control unit 116, a normal winning port switch (SW) 117, and the display 4 are connected.

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

  When the detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big winning port switch 115, or the normal winning port switch 117 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 win, the special game is executed by opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control unit 116. In addition, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input, and executes 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.

[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 button 26 or the production | presentation key 27 is received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The effect control unit 130 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect contents to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

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

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

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

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

  The ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating the light emission patterns of the light emitting elements included in the frame lamp 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.

[Outline of operation of gaming machine of this embodiment]
Next, an outline of the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing an outline of effect control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect using the movable accessory 7 is performed as a variation effect performed in accordance with the variation of the current special symbol, and the right of the special symbol determination is suspended. In the prior determination effect to be performed, an effect using the movable accessory 7 is performed. Hereinafter, control of effects using these two movable accessories 7 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when a game ball wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 while the special symbol is fluctuating, the first start port switch 111 or the second start port switch 112 is changed to the game. The winning of the ball is detected, and the right of special symbol determination (various random numbers to be described later) is stored in the holding storage unit.

  The special symbol determination right held in the storage unit is determined by whether or not it is a big hit, a big hit symbol at the time of the big hit, a variation pattern of the special symbol, etc. Note that the hold-up / hit determination unit preferentially digests the right to win the second start port 12 over the right to win the first start port 11.

  The special symbol variation control unit starts the variation display of the special symbol based on the determination result by the reserved digest / hit determination unit, and transmits a variation start command to the effect control unit. The variation start command includes information on whether or not a big hit, information on a big hit symbol at the time of a big hit, a variation pattern (variable time) of a special symbol, a gaming state, and the like.

  When the variation production control unit of the production control unit receives this variation start command, it decides the variation production to be performed from the change of the special symbol to the stop based on the information of the big hit or the variation pattern, and the determined variation Control the execution of the production. The variation effect includes a notice effect using the movable accessory 7 and the like. Details of the notice effect using the movable accessory 7 as the change effect (the change notice effect by the movable accessory 7) will be described later.

  The variation effect includes an effect using a decorative symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display 5, a notice effect using a predetermined image (an effect that is expected to be a big hit in the variation of the special symbol), and the like. The fluctuation effect control unit controls these effects.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol determination right is reserved in the hold storage unit, a pre-determination is performed by the pre-determination processing unit. Specifically, the pre-determination unit of the game control unit determines whether or not the jackpot is big, the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot), etc. at the time of the jackpot based on the various random numbers held, and indicates these determination results Prior determination information may be generated. Then, the prior determination processing unit of the game control unit transmits a hold command including the prior determination information to the effect control unit. Or the prior determination part of a game control part may include the various random numbers on hold as a prior determination information in a hold command, and may transmit the said hold command to an effect control part.

  When the hold command is received, the predetermination processing unit of the effect control unit makes a predetermination based on the predetermination information included in the hold command. Specifically, the predetermination processing unit of the effect control unit determines whether or not the special symbol determination corresponding to the received hold command is a big hit, a variation pattern of the special symbol, an effect performed when the special symbol fluctuates, and the like To do.

  The advance determination effect control unit controls the advance determination effect based on the result of the advance determination by the advance determination processing unit of the effect control unit. Specifically, the prior determination effect control unit executes a notice effect using the movable accessory 7 as the prior determination effect. The details of the notice effect using the movable accessory 7 as the pre-decision effect (the hold prefetch notice effect by the movable accessory 7) will be described later.

  The pre-decision effect control unit displays the hold image corresponding to the hold that has been subject to the pre-determination in a mode different from the normal display mode, or displays a predetermined image, so that the pre-decision effect is displayed. May be performed.

  Here, while the change effect control unit is executing the notice effect using the movable accessory 7 as the change effect, the prior determination effect control unit executes the notice effect using the movable accessory 7 as the advance determination effect. In this case, the preliminary determination effect control unit stops the preliminary announcement effect using the movable accessory 7 as the variation effect, and executes the preliminary announcement effect using the movable accessory 7 as the preliminary determination effect.

  That is, when the movable effect 7 is operated as the prior determination effect while the variable effect control unit operates the movable character as the variation effect, the prior determination effect control unit 7 moves the movable character 7 by the variable effect control unit. The movable accessory is operated with priority over the operation.

  More specifically, the pre-decision effect control unit, when the variable effect control unit operates the movable accessory 7 as the variable effect, while the variable effect control unit operates the movable accessory 7 as the pre-decision effect, By stopping the operation of the movable accessory 7 in the middle and operating the movable accessory 7 from the state stopped in the middle, a notice effect using the movable accessory 7 as a prior determination effect is executed.

  Next, a notice effect using the movable accessory 7 as a variable effect will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notice effect using the movable accessory 7 as a variable effect (the change notice effect by the movable character 7).

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the variation of the special symbol starts, the decorative symbol 51 starts to vary in the liquid crystal display 5 (FIG. 6A). The decorative symbol 51 is, for example, a directing symbol in which numbers “1” to “9” decorated with a predetermined image are written, and varies depending on the variation of the special symbol, thereby stopping the special symbol. Stop accordingly. The decorative symbol 51 includes a left symbol displayed in the left region, a middle symbol displayed in the middle region, and a right symbol displayed in the right region. When the symbols displayed in the three areas are stopped in a predetermined manner (for example, “777”), it is a big hit. The liquid crystal display 5 displays on-hold images 521 and 522 indicating that the special symbol determination is on-hold. The reserved image 520 is a reserved image corresponding to a special symbol that is currently changing. In FIG. 6, the special symbol is currently changing (before the result of the special symbol determination corresponding to the hold image 520 is displayed), and two special symbol determinations are held.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), when the special symbol starts to change and the notice effect using the movable accessory 7 is performed as the change effect, the movable accessory 7 starts moving in the right direction. . The movable accessory 7 is initially stored at the left end of the liquid crystal display 5 and is slid rightward by a driving force from a stepping motor, for example. The movable accessory 7 is a directing accessory that is decorated to resemble a baseball ball.

  When the movable accessory 7 starts to move in the right direction, it moves to a predetermined position on the front surface of the liquid crystal display 5 (FIG. 6B) and returns to the initial position again (FIG. 6C). During this time, the special symbol has changed, and the decorative symbol 51 has also changed. The movable accessory 7 may repeatedly perform the operation shown in FIG. 6 while the special symbol changes.

  When the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, for example, a reach effect that makes the player expect that the symbol “7” stops in the middle area while the left and right symbols of the decorative symbol 51 stop at “7”. After the above is performed, an effect that the movable accessory 7 moves from the left end to the right end of the liquid crystal display 5 may be performed. Then, after that, the symbol “7” stops in the middle region, and the jackpot may be notified. When the movable accessory 7 performs a predetermined operation (for example, an operation of moving from the left end to the right end or moving from the left end to the center of the screen), the jackpot is determined.

  As described above, when the movable accessory 7 performs a predetermined operation, it becomes a big hit. The change notice effect by the movable accessory 7 shown in FIG. 6 is a notice effect that causes the player to expect the movable accessory 7 to perform a predetermined operation. When the change notice effect by the movable accessory 7 is performed, the possibility that the movable accessory 7 will perform a predetermined operation thereafter increases, and the player is expected to win a big hit.

  Next, a notice effect using the movable accessory 7 as a prior determination effect will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notice effect using the movable accessory 7 as a prior determination effect (a reservation pre-reading notice effect by the movable accessory 7).

  If the number of holds increases due to a new game ball winning in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 while the special symbol is changing, a new hold image 523 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. A pre-determination is performed for the increased hold (right for special symbol determination), and a pre-reading advance notice effect by the movable accessory 7 is performed according to the result of the pre-determination. In the hold pre-reading notice effect, the movable accessory 7 operates in an operation mode different from the change notice effect.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the holding pre-reading notice effect by the movable accessory 7 is started, the movable accessory 7 starts moving in the right direction. The movable accessory 7 moves to the position shown in FIG. In the holding pre-reading notice effect by the movable accessory 7, for example, the movable accessory 7 moves to a position further to the right (position corresponding to the left symbol) than the position shown in FIG. .

  Next, the movable accessory 7 is rotated at the position after movement and turned upside down, so that the back surface of the movable accessory 7 is visible (FIG. 7C). The back surface of the movable accessory 7 is decorated differently from the front surface, for example, a decoration imitating a red ball (decoration like a fireball). Thereafter, the movable accessory 7 rotates again, and the surface becomes visible, and returns to the initial position (FIG. 7D).

  As described above, the movable accessory 7 may operate in response to the winning of the game ball at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 during the change of the special symbol. When the holding pre-reading notice effect by the movable accessory 7 is performed, there is a high possibility that the special symbol corresponding to the holding pre-reading notice effect will be a big hit. This makes the player expect big hits.

  Note that the reserved image 523 may be displayed in a display mode (for example, red) different from the normal display mode (for example, white). Thereby, it is possible to notify the player that there is a high possibility of winning a big hit when the special symbol corresponding to the reserved image 523 changes.

  Next, an outline of control of the movable accessory 7 during the operation of the movable accessory as a variation effect will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flow of control of the movable accessory 7 while the movable accessory is operated as a fluctuating effect.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the variation of the special symbol is started (step S10), the variation effect is started (step S11), and the accessory control by the variation effect is performed (step S12). Here, control of the stepping motor for operating the movable accessory 7 is performed as time elapses. An operation pattern of the stepping motor for realizing the change notice effect by the movable accessory 7 is determined in advance, and in step S12, control according to the predetermined operation pattern is performed.

  Subsequent to step S12, it is determined whether or not there is a pending winning (whether or not the game ball has won at the starting port and the holding has increased) (step S13). If there is no pending winning (step S13: NO), it is determined whether or not to end the change notice effect by the movable accessory 7 based on the elapsed time from the start of the change effect (step S14).

  If it is determined not to end the change notice effect (step S14: NO), the process of step S12 is performed again, and the movable accessory 7 is controlled by the change effect. When it is determined that the change notice effect is to be ended (step S14: YES), the process illustrated in FIG. 8 ends.

  On the other hand, if there is a pending winning (step S13: YES), it is determined whether or not to perform a pre-decision effect (step S15), and if it is determined to perform a pre-decision effect (step S15: YES), The change notice effect is ended halfway (step S16). If it is not determined that the prior determination effect is to be performed (step S15: NO), the process of step S14 is performed.

  After the change notice effect is ended halfway, a pre-reading notice effect is held by the movable accessory 7 (step S17). Specifically, the operation of the movable accessory 7 is started from the state stopped in step S <b> 16, and the holding pre-reading notice effect by the movable accessory 7 is performed. Above, description of FIG. 8 is complete | finished.

  An example of the effect based on the process of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect in a case where the reservation pre-reading notice effect by the movable accessory 7 is performed while the variable accessory effect is performed and the movable accessory 7 is operating.

  When the change notice effect using the movable accessory 7 is performed during the change of the special symbol, the movable accessory 7 moves rightward to a predetermined position (FIGS. 9A and 9B). At this time, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 and the right of the special symbol determination is suspended, the change notice effect is ended in the middle according to the suspension, and the prefetching is suspended. The notice effect is started from a state in the middle (FIG. 9C). Specifically, the movable accessory 7 moves further to the right, and the front and back are reversed by the rotation of the movable accessory 7 at the position after the movement (step S9 (D)). And the movable accessory 7 is accommodated in the initial position, after the surface returns to the state which can be visually recognized.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the movable accessory 7 operates in the changing effect (the changing notice effect is performed by the movable accessory 7), and the movable accessory 7 is also used in the preliminary determination effect. Operates (holding pre-reading notice effect by the movable accessory 7 is performed). If the advance determination effect is performed while the movable accessory 7 is operating in the variable effect, the movable accessory 7 in operation stops, the prior determination effect is preferentially performed, and is movable as the prior determination effect. The accessory 7 operates.

  Thereby, even if it is a case where a change production and a prior judgment production are performed using the same movable combination, a movable combination can be controlled. While it is conceivable that the movable accessory is not operated as a prior determination effect while the movable accessory is operating as a variable effect, in this embodiment, the movable accessory is operating as a variable effect. Even if it exists, the operation | movement of the movable accessory as a prior determination effect is performed. For this reason, even if it is a case where a movable accessory is operating as a change production, a prior judgment production can be performed reliably.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the advance determination effect from which the operation | movement aspect of the movable combination 7 differs is performed while the movable combination 7 is operating as a fluctuation production. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to guess whether an effect of a different operation mode has been performed as a variation effect, or whether the movable accessory 7 has been operated as a prior determination effect, and predicts how the game will develop next. It can be difficult and can keep the player from getting bored.

[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. 10 is a flowchart illustrating 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. 10 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 10 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 the type of jackpot (15R jackpot, 5R jackpot, etc.) 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” every time the process of step S1 is performed. In step S1, when each random number reaches a preset maximum value, each random number is reset.

  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. This start switch processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Following 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, and when there is a detection signal input, acquires the value of the normal symbol random number updated in the process of step S1, Store 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 processing, whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, and the type of jackpot (big hit symbol) in the case of a big hit are 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 prize opening process for opening and closing the special prize opening 13 via the special prize opening control unit 116 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 10 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. 11, the details of the start port switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 11 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, 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 (a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number of the random number data D1) updated by the process of 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 special symbol determination related to the holding ball whose holding number U1 is increased in step S203. The rights will be withheld. Although the details will be described later, the reserved special symbol determination right is digested in the special symbol processing of step S4, and the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped after a predetermined time has passed. The result 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 is a process for determining the right to hold a special symbol determination, and is a process for generating pre-determination information indicating the determination result by determining whether or not the jackpot, the type of jackpot, the variation pattern, etc. . Thereafter, the CPU 101 sets a hold command including the advance determination information in the RAM 103 (step S206). The hold command is a command for notifying that the 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. 12 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 12, the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 is “based on whether a detection signal from the gate switch 114 (ON signal indicating that the gate switch 114 is“ ON ”) is input. It is determined whether or not “ON” is set (step S301).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 is turned “ON” (step S301: YES), the normal symbol determination hold number G stored in the RAM 103 is equal to the normal symbol determination maximum hold number Gmax (for example, 4 ) Is determined (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 S204 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. Here, FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process of step S4 in FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 13, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether 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 the CPU 101 determines that the special game is not being played (step S401: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S402). Here, when it is determined that the special symbol is not 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 processing 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. 14, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S501). Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit following the processing of step S404 in FIG. 13, 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. Note that when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than usual. On the other hand, when determining whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S406 in FIG. 13, 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 S501: YES), the CPU 101 determines a symbol random number determination process based on the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above jackpot random number. Is performed (step S502). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines which of the random numbers assigned to each of a plurality of types of jackpots stored in advance in the ROM 102 is the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2. To determine the type of jackpot. Then, the CPU 101 sets a jackpot symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type as setting information in the RAM 103 (step S503).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that it is not a big hit (step S501: 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 S504).

  After the process of step S503 or the process of step S504, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination process and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 13, 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. 15, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 is a jackpot (step S510). When the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination process in step S407 (step S510: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation pattern table for jackpot in the RAM 103 (step S511).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S407 that the jackpot determination process is not a big hit (step S510: NO), that is, if the jackpot determination process in step S407 is determined to be lost, the CPU 101 performs a reach random number determination process (step S512). . In the reach random number determination process, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the reach random number stored in the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process matches a value stored in the ROM 102 in advance. Based on the determination result, the CPU 101 determines whether or not to perform a reach effect (step S513). When the CPU 101 determines that the reach effect is to be performed (step S513: YES), the CPU 101 sets a reach variation pattern table (step S514). When it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S513: NO), the CPU 101 sets a variation pattern table for loss (step S515).

  After the process of step S511, step S514, or step S515, the CPU 101 performs a variation pattern random number determination process (step S516). Specifically, in step S516, the CPU 101 uses the set variation pattern table to store the jackpot random number (the jackpot random number used in the determination process in step S407) in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above jackpot random number. A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number.

  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 based on whether or not the jackpot. The determined variation pattern is set in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S517). After the process of step S517, the CPU 101 ends the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 15, and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 13, 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 execution of an effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG.

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

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

  When the CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S412: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation stop command for notifying that the variation display of the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 103 (step S413). The started variation display of the special symbol is terminated (step S414), and the measured variation time is reset (step S415). Thereby, in the 1st special symbol display 41 or the 2nd special symbol display 42, the symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot determination processing of Step S407 (the jackpot symbol and the lost symbol according to the type of jackpot) is stopped and displayed. The 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. 10 is executed.

[Processing during stop by game control unit 100]
Next, the stop process in step S416 in FIG. 13 will be described. FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, 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 processing of step S481, the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary 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 that is started according to the result of the jackpot determination process. The command is executed by executing the output process in step S9 in FIG. It is transmitted to the effect control unit 130. Thereby, the opening effect for notifying a player that the special winning opening 13 is opened is performed.

  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 auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (step S485). If it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (step S485: YES), the auxiliary game remaining number J stored in the RAM 103 is decremented by “1”, and the J is updated ( Step S486). The auxiliary game remaining count J indicates the number of remaining special symbol fluctuations (the number of executions of the special symbol determination) in which the auxiliary game state is maintained, and is set in a game state setting process that is executed after the jackpot game is performed. . Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  Subsequent to the process of step S486, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the auxiliary game remaining count J is “0” (step S487). Here, if it is determined that the auxiliary game remaining number J is “0” (step S487: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to “OFF” (step S488).

  When the process of step S488 is executed, when it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is not “ON” (step S485: NO), or when it is determined that the auxiliary 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 in 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. 17 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 state of the gaming machine 1 is the auxiliary gaming state (whether or not the auxiliary gaming flag is ON). Here, when 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 gate 15 or the gate 16 is the winning value of the normal symbol random number stored in the ROM 102 (auxiliary game state). It is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win based on whether or not it matches (depends on whether or not) (step S506). When the gaming state is the auxiliary gaming state, the probability that the result of the normal symbol determination is a hit is higher than usual. Also, the ROM 102 has a winning value per long opening that will open the second starting port 12 after the winning as a winning value for the normal symbol random number, and a short opening that will open the second starting port 12 for a short time. A winning value for winning may be set.

  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 sets the win symbol in the RAM 103 (step S508).

  Following the process of step S507 or the process of step S508, the CPU 101 determines whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the auxiliary gaming state based on whether or not the auxiliary gaming flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON. It is determined whether or not (step S509).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the auxiliary gaming state (step S509: NO), it sets the normal symbol variation time, which is the time for the normal symbol display 45 to display the normal symbol variably, at, for example, 25 seconds (step S510). Conversely, if it is determined that the game is in the auxiliary gaming state (step S509: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to a relatively short value, for example, 2 seconds (step S511). The normal symbol variation time set by the processing of step S510 or step S511 is temporarily stored in the RAM 103.

  Following the processing of step S510 or step S511, the CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display unit 45 (step S512), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the start of the variation display (step S513). .

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol display is being performed on the normal symbol display 45 (step S502: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the normal symbol variation display (step S514). Specifically, based on whether or not the elapsed time when measurement was started by the process of step S513 has reached the normal symbol change time set by the process of step S510 or step S511, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed. It is determined whether or not the end timing has come. If it is determined that the end timing has not come (step S514: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol variation display end timing has come (step S514: YES), the CPU 101 terminates the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display 45 (step S515). Specifically, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display unit 45 to stop-display the symbol set in the process of step S507 or step S508. Thereby, the result of the normal symbol determination is notified to the player.

  Following the process of step S515, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the process of step S513 (step S516). Then, similarly to step S506, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol determination result is a win (step S517). If it is determined that the win is a win (step S517: YES), the auxiliary flag is set to “ON”. Setting is made (step S518). When this auxiliary flag is set to “ON”, the electric tulip 17 operates.

  After the process of step S518, when it determines with NO by the process of step S514, or when it determines with NO by the process of step S517, CPU101 complete | finishes the normal symbol process of FIG.

[Big prize opening process by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the details of the special winning a prize opening process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18, 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 the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 according to the result of the big hit determination process (step S604), and the big winning opening with the set opening pattern. 13 open control is started (step S605). After the process of step S605, the CPU 101 next executes a process of step S607.

  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 S606). If it is not ending (step S606: NO), the CPU 101 next executes the process of step S607. If it is ending (step S606: YES), the CPU 101 next executes a process of step S611.

  In step S607, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening control of the special winning opening 13 with the opening pattern set in step S604 has ended. If the determination result is affirmative (step S607: YES), the CPU 101 ends the opening control of the special winning opening 13 (step S608). Subsequently, the CPU 101 sets an ending command in the RAM 103 (step S609). The ending command set here is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the output process of step 9 in FIG. In response to receiving the ending command, the effect control unit 130 executes an ending effect indicating that the jackpot game ends. Next, the CPU 101 starts measuring the ending time (S610).

  If the CPU 101 performs the process of step S610 or determines YES in the process of step S606, the CPU 101 determines whether a preset ending time has elapsed (step S611). If the ending time has elapsed (step S611: YES), the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process (step S612). Details of the game state setting process will be described later. After the game state setting process in step S612, the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag to OFF (step S613).

  If NO is determined in the process of step S601, NO is determined in the process of step S603, NO is determined in the process of step S607, NO is determined in the process of step S611, or the process of step S613 Is executed, the CPU 101 ends the special winning opening process shown in FIG.

  Next, the gaming state setting process in step S612 of FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process in step S612 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of jackpot is a probable jackpot with a transition to the high probability gaming state (step S630). When it is a probable big hit (step S630: YES), the CPU 101 sets the probable game flag ON (step S631). Subsequently, the CPU 101 sets Xmax to the high probability remaining game 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 to X, the gaming machine 1 will be the next big hit until the high probability remaining game count X becomes zero in practice.

  After the process of step S632, the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to ON (step S633). Thereafter, the CPU 101 sets Jmax to the auxiliary game remaining count J (step S634). Jmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Jmax.

  On the other hand, if it is not a probable big hit (step S630: NO), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to ON (step S635), and sets 100 to the auxiliary game remaining count J (step S636).

  When the process of step S634 or the process of step S636 is executed, 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. 10 will be described. FIG. 20 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 auxiliary gaming flag is ON, whereby the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the auxiliary gaming state. It is determined whether or not (step S703).

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the auxiliary gaming state (step S703: NO), as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second starting port 12 for 0.1 second is performed once in the RAM 103. Set (step S704). In step S704, if the winning value per long opening and the winning value per short opening are preset as the winning values of the normal symbol random numbers as described above, it is determined whether or not the winning is per long opening. However, if it is per long opening, for example, an operation pattern for performing the operation of opening the second start port 12 once for 5.6 seconds may be set in the RAM 103 as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that it is in the auxiliary gaming state (step S703: 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. It is set in the RAM 103 (step S705).

  After setting the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 by the process of step S704 or step S705, the CPU 101 causes the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 to start the operation of the electric tulip 17 with the set operation pattern (step S706).

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S706 or determines that the electric tulip 17 is in operation (step S702: YES), whether or not the operation of the electric tulip 17 started in the process of step S706 has been completed. Is determined (step S707). If it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 17 has been completed (step S707: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S708).

  When it determines with NO by the process of step S701, when it determines with NO by the process of step S707, or when the process of step S708 is performed, CPU101 complete | finishes an electric tulip process.

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of processing performed in the effect control unit 130. In the following description, it is assumed that the processing shown in FIGS. 21 to 25 is performed by the effect control unit 130, but part or all of these processes are performed by the effect control unit 130, the image sound control unit 140, and the lamp control unit 150. It may be executed in any of the above. 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. 21 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption.

  The effect control unit 130 executes command control processing (step S1001). The command control process is a process for controlling the production in response to receiving various commands from the game control unit 100. Specifically, the effect control unit 130 receives a command as game information from the game control unit 100, determines the contents of the effect according to the received command, and determines the determined effect as the image sound control unit 140 and A command for causing the lamp control unit 150 to execute is generated. Then, the generated command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. Further, the effect control unit 130 transmits a command (next step S1002) corresponding to the operation on the effect button 26 and the effect key 27. In response to this command, the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 execute a predetermined effect. Details of the command control process 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 effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated, the CPU 131 generates an operation command corresponding to the operation and sets it in the RAM 133. Thus, the process illustrated in FIG. 21 ends.

[Command control processing by effect control unit 130]
Hereinafter, the command control process executed in the effect control unit 130 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 22 is a detailed flowchart of the command control 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). If it is determined that the hold command has been received (step S1301: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a pre-determination process (step S1302).

  In the process of step S1302, the effect control unit 130 performs a prior determination based on information included in the hold command, and determines and executes the content of the effect based on the result of the prior determination. Details of the prior determination process 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 variation start command is received (step S1303: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a variation effect execution process (step S1304). Here, based on the received variation start command, the effect control unit 130 analyzes whether the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, the type of jackpot in the case of the jackpot, the variation pattern, or the like. Then, based on the analysis result, the effect control unit 130 determines the content of the change effect performed in accordance with the change of the special symbol related to the received change start command, and starts the change effect. Details of the variation effect execution process will be described later.

  When the process of step S1304 is executed, or when it is determined that a variation start command has not been received (step S1303: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether a variation stop command has been received (step S1303). S1305).

  When the change stop command is received (step S1305: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a change effect end process (step S1306). In the variation effect end process, the effect control unit 130 stops and displays the decorative symbol 51 that is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display 5, for example.

  When the process of step S1306 is executed, or when it is determined that the change stop command has not been received (step S1305: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether an opening command has been received (step S1307). ).

  When the opening command is received (step S1307: YES), the effect control unit 130 performs an opening process (step S1308). The opening process is a process of determining an opening effect that is performed when a jackpot game is started and a jackpot effect that is performed during the jackpot game. The effect control unit 130 determines the contents of the opening effect and the jackpot effect according to the type of jackpot, and causes the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 to execute these effects.

  When the process of step S1308 is executed, or when it is determined that the opening command has not been received (step S1307: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether an ending command has been received (step S1309). .

  When the ending command is received (step S1309: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes an ending process (step S1310). The ending process is a process for determining an ending effect to be performed when the jackpot game ends. The effect control unit 130 transmits a command indicating the result of the ending process to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 to execute the ending effect.

  When the process of step S1310 is executed, or when it is determined that the ending command has not been received (step S1309: NO), the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

  As described above, effects according to various commands from the game control unit 100 are performed.

[Preliminary judgment processing]
Next, details of the advance determination process in step S1302 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing details of the advance determination process in step S1302 of FIG.

  The effect control unit 130 first executes jackpot determination / symbol determination processing based on the prior determination information included in the received hold command (step S1321). Here, it is determined whether or not a special symbol corresponding to the received hold command is a big hit, a symbol type (a jackpot type) or the like.

  Subsequent to step S1321, the effect control unit 130 executes a variation pattern determination process (step S1322). Here, it is determined what variation pattern the variation of the special symbol corresponding to the received hold command.

  Subsequent to step S1322, the effect control unit 130 executes a predetermination effect determination process (step S1323). In step S1323, based on the determination results in steps S1321 and S1322, whether or not to execute the pre-determination effect and the content of the effect in the case of execution are determined. For example, the production control unit 130 uses a random number to determine the content of the advance determination effect using the predetermined image, the advance determination effect by changing the display mode of the hold image, and the advance determination effect using the movable accessory 7. Determined by

  Subsequent to step S1323, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform a preliminary determination effect by the movable accessory 7 (step S1324). When it determines with performing the prior determination effect by the movable accessory 7 (step S1324: YES), the effect control part 130 performs a prior determination effect control process (step S1325). This pre-decision effect control process will be described later. On the other hand, when it determines with not performing the prior determination effect by the movable accessory 7 (step S1324: NO), the effect control part 130 complete | finishes the process shown in FIG.

  In the prior determination process of FIG. 23, the effect control unit 130 causes the liquid crystal display 5 to display a hold image corresponding to the received hold command regardless of whether or not it is determined to perform a pre-decision effect. Moreover, the production | presentation control part 130 may determine whether the continuous production performed over the fluctuation | variation of a some special symbol is performed in a prior determination process based on the result of prior determination. For example, as a continuous effect, a reservation pre-reading notice effect using the movable accessory 7 may be performed over a plurality of special symbols.

[Pre-decision effect control processing]
Hereinafter, the details of the advance determination effect control process in step S1325 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing details of the advance determination effect control process in step S1325 of FIG.

  The effect control unit 130 determines whether the change notice effect is being performed by the movable accessory 7 (step S1331). That is, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the movable accessory 7 is currently operating as a variable effect by executing step S1345 of FIG. 25 described later.

  If it is determined that the change notice effect is being performed by the movable accessory 7 (step S1331: YES), the effect control unit 130 stops the movable accessory 7 (step S1332). Next, the effect control unit 130 starts the operation from the stop position and executes the pre-determination effect (step S1333). Thereby, the movable accessory 7 starts an operation | movement from the position stopped on the way by step S1332, and performs the operation | movement as a prior determination effect.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the change notice effect by the movable accessory 7 is not being performed (step S1331: NO), the effect control unit 130 starts the operation from the initial position and executes the pre-determination effect. Thereby, the movable accessory 7 starts an operation | movement from an initial position, and performs the operation | movement as a prior determination effect.

  When the process of step S1333 or step S1334 is performed, the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Variation production execution processing]
Hereinafter, the details of the variation effect execution process in step S1304 of FIG. 22 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing details of the variation effect execution process in step S1304 of FIG.

  The effect control unit 130 first executes jackpot determination / symbol determination processing based on the received variation start command (step S1341). Here, it is determined whether or not a big win is caused by the change in the special symbol this time, the type of symbol (type of jackpot), or the like.

  Subsequent to step S1341, the effect control unit 130 executes a variation pattern determination process (step S1342). Here, the variation pattern in the variation of the special symbol this time is determined.

  Subsequent to step S1342, the effect control unit 130 executes a variable effect determination process (step S1343). In step S1343, based on the determination results in steps S1341 and S1342, the contents of the effect of the variation effect performed in accordance with the variation of the current special symbol are determined. For example, the effect control unit 130 determines the presence / absence of a notice effect, a reach effect using a predetermined image, and a change effect using the movable accessory 7 (the change notice effect or the other effect using the movable accessory 7). The contents of these effects are determined by lottery using random numbers.

  Subsequent to step S1343, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform the change notice effect by the movable accessory 7 (step S1344). When it is determined that the change notice effect by the movable accessory 7 is to be performed (step S1344: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the change notice effect by the movable accessory 7 (step S1345).

  By executing the process of step S1345, the movable accessory 7 operates at a predetermined timing from the start of the change of the special symbol, and the change notice effect by the movable accessory 7 shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

  After performing the process of step S1345 or determining NO in step S1344, the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

  In addition to the processing shown in FIG. 25, the effect control unit 130 executes the changing effect determined in step S1343. For example, an effect of changing the decorative pattern 51 is performed, or an effect using a predetermined image is performed.

  As described above, while the process of step S1345 of FIG. 25 is performed and the movable accessory 7 is operating as a variable effect, the process of step S1325 of FIG. Is operated (step S1332), and the operation of the movable accessory 7 as a prior determination effect is started from the stop position (step S1333).

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating control of the movable accessory 7 in various effects. The vertical axis in FIG. 26 indicates the operating state of the motor for operating the movable accessory 7, and the horizontal axis in FIG. 26 indicates the operation amount or operation time of the motor. As shown in FIG. 26A, when the change notice effect by the movable accessory 7 is executed, the motor for operating the movable accessory 7 operates, and the movable accessory 7 operates. Thereby, the effect using the movable accessory 7 as shown in FIG. 6 is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 26B, when the hold pre-reading notice effect by the movable accessory 7 is performed, the motor is operated for a longer time (a larger amount of operation) than the change notice effect, thereby FIG. An effect using the movable accessory 7 as shown is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (C), if there is a pending winning during the execution of the variable notice effect by the movable accessory 7, the reserved pre-reading notice effect by the movable accessory 7 is performed from the time of the pending winning. In this case, the driving amount (number of steps) of the motor up to the time when the winning a prize is held is stored as the driving amount at the present time, and only the driving amount at the present time is subtracted from the driving amount when only the holding pre-reading notice effect is performed. Is calculated as the remaining drive amount, and the motor is controlled based on the remaining drive amount. Thereby, the reservation prefetch notice effect is smoothly performed from the time of stopping in the middle.

  In the present embodiment, the operation up to the middle of the fluctuation notice effect using the movable accessory 7 and the reservation prefetch notice effect are the same. FIG. 27 is a diagram for comparing the change notice effect using the movable accessory 7 and the hold prefetch notice effect.

  That is, in the change notice effect, the movable accessory 7 moves from the initial position to the position not on the left symbol in the state where the movable accessory 7 faces the surface, and returns to the initial position again. On the other hand, in the hold pre-reading notice effect, the movable accessory 7 moves to the right from the initial position in the state where the movable accessory 7 faces the surface (moves to the position related to the left symbol) from the arrival position in the change notice effect, and reverses the front and back. . Then, again, the movable accessory 7 is directed to the surface and returned to the initial position.

  In this way, since the change notice effect using the movable accessory 7 includes a part of the operation of the moveable accessory 7 in the hold prefetch notice effect, the change notice effect is ended in the middle, Even if the reservation pre-reading notice effect is performed, the movable accessory 7 can be operated normally.

  Since the game ball is awarded to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, the hold pre-reading notice effect is performed, so it cannot be predicted at which timing the hold pre-reading notice effect is performed, and the same movable accessory is used. When executing the change notice effect and the hold-ahead notice effect, it is necessary to devise control of the movable accessory. In the present embodiment, even when the changeable advance notice effect and the hold prefetch notice effect are executed using the same movable accessory, the preemptive notice effect is preferentially performed, and thus the movable accessory is operated normally. be able to.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the hold prefetching notice effect is performed during the change notice effect using the movable accessory 7, the operation of the moveable object 7 in the change notice effect is stopped halfway. In another embodiment, after the change notice effect is finished, the hold prefetch notice effect using the movable accessory 7 may be executed.

  In another embodiment, for example, when there are a first stage effect and a second stage effect in the change notice effect using the movable accessory 7, a pending winning is performed during the execution of the first stage effect. If there is, the first stage effect may be stopped halfway, and the hold-ahead pre-notification effect using the movable accessory 7 may be executed. In addition, after performing only the first stage effect, the reservation pre-reading notice effect using the movable accessory 7 may be executed without performing the second stage effect.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the movable accessory 7 performed the same operation | movement partially in the said change notice effect and the reservation prefetch notice effect. In another embodiment, the movable accessory 7 may perform completely different operations between the change notice effect and the reservation prefetch notice effect.

  In other embodiments, the movable accessory 7 is not limited to the above-described movable accessory 7 that can be turned upside down (changeable in posture), and any other movable accessory for production may be used. Any aspect may be sufficient.

  In addition, when performing the hold pre-reading notice effect using the movable accessory 7 during the change of the special symbol, the hold pre-reading notice effect continues even if the special symbol being changed stops and the next change is performed. It may be done. In this case, even if the change notice effect is performed in the next change, the pre-reading notice effect may be preferentially performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the change notice effect and the reservation prefetch notice effect are performed by changing and holding the special symbol. In another embodiment, the fluctuation notice effect and the reservation prefetch notice effect may be performed by changing and holding the normal symbol.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the hold pre-reading notice effect is performed at the timing of the hold winning prize (at the time of the hold winning prize). However, in another embodiment, the hold pre-reading notice effect may be performed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the hold winning.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the result of special symbol determination is a jackpot, the game machine which changes to a probability change game state according to a jackpot symbol was assumed. In the gaming machine of the other embodiment, when a big hit is made, when a predetermined winning opening (V winning opening) is opened during the big winning game according to the big winning symbol and the game ball wins the V winning opening. , It may be configured to shift to a probable gaming state. In such a gaming machine, depending on the type of jackpot symbol, the V prize opening is long open or short open during the jackpot game, and when the game is opened long, the game ball wins the V prize opening and short opens. It is configured not to win almost. And in such a game machine, the said change notice effect or the reservation prefetch notice effect by the said movable accessory 7 may be performed as an effect which announces the jackpot which V winning opening becomes 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. The parentheses are merely examples.

  Whether the gaming machine according to the present invention performs a special game on the basis of acquisition means (100, S204, S210) for acquiring acquisition information on the condition that the game medium passes to a predetermined starting area, and the acquisition information Special game determination means (S407) for determining whether or not the special game is determined, and symbol control means (S410, S414) for notifying the result of the special game determination by causing the symbol display means to variably display the symbol and then displaying the stop. ), And the storage information (S204, S210) for holding the acquired information as the right for the special game determination when the acquired information is acquired when the symbol is variably displayed, and the movable used for the production A change effect for operating the movable accessory is performed on the basis of the acquired information corresponding to the symbol change after the symbol (7) and the symbol change until it stops. Preliminary determination is made for the right of the special game determination held by the variation effect control means (130, S1345) and the storage means, and the special game determination right is handled based on the result of the preliminary determination. Pre-decision effect control means (130, S1302) for performing a pre-decision effect for operating the movable accessory before the symbol variation to be performed, wherein the pre-decision effect control means is the variation effect control as the variation effect. When the movable accessory is operated as the prior determination effect while the means is operating the movable accessory, the movable combination is prioritized over the movement of the movable accessory by the variation effect control unit. Make things work.

  According to the above configuration, when the movable accessory is operated as the advance determination effect while the movable accessory is operated as the variation effect, the operation of the movable accessory as the advance determination effect can be prioritized. Thereby, even if it is a case where the same movable accessory is operated in a change production and a prior judgment production, a movable combination can be operated normally. In addition, since the pre-decision effect is prioritized, it is possible to reliably perform the pre-decision effect even when the movable accessory is operating as the variable effect.

  In another configuration, the prior determination effect control means operates the movable accessory as the prior determination effect while the variable effect control means operates the movable accessory as the variation effect. In this case, the movement of the movable accessory by the change effect control means may be stopped in the middle, and the movable accessory may be operated as the preliminary determination effect from the state stopped in the middle.

  According to the said structure, a change production can be stopped on the way and a prior determination production can be performed on the way. Thereby, while being able to perform a prior determination effect smoothly, a more effective effect can be performed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Liquid crystal display 7 Movable accessory 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 13 Big winning opening 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special symbol display 100 Game control part 130 Production control part 150 Lamp Control unit

Claims (2)

Acquisition means for acquiring acquisition information on condition that the game medium passes through a predetermined start area;
Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game based on the acquired information;
A symbol control means for notifying a result of the special game determination by causing the symbol display means to variably display the symbol and then displaying the stop display;
If the acquired information is acquired when the symbol is variably displayed, a storage unit for holding the acquired information as a right for the special game determination;
Movable actors used for production,
From the time the symbol fluctuates until it stops, based on the acquired information corresponding to the symbol variation, fluctuating effect control means for performing a fluctuating effect that operates the movable accessory,
Preliminary determination is made for the right of special game determination held by the storage means, and based on the result of the preliminary determination, the movable accessory is placed before the symbol change corresponding to the right of special game determination. A pre-decision effect control means for performing a pre-decision effect to be operated,
The pre-determination effect control means is configured to control the variable effect control when the movable effect agent is operated as the pre-determination effect while the variable effect control means is operating the movable accessory as the variation effect. A gaming machine that operates the movable combination in preference to the operation of the movable combination by means.   The pre-determination effect control means is configured to control the variable effect control when the movable effect agent is operated as the pre-determination effect while the variable effect control means is operating the movable accessory as the variation effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation of the movable accessory by means is stopped in the middle, and the movable accessory is operated as the prior determination effect from the state stopped in the middle.

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