JP6173981B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a pre-determination before the start of symbol variation and performs an effect based on the result of the pre-determination.

  Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that performs continuous effects over a plurality of variable displays of symbols. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, after the special effect is performed during the variable display for performing the first effect during the low-reliability zone effect, until the variable display for performing the second effect ends. Change from low reliability zone production to high reliability zone production.

JP 2013-13676 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, the change from the low-reliability zone effect to the high-reliability zone effect is performed based on the passage of the game medium to a certain start area, and to another start area. Production control is not performed according to the passage of the game medium.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of effect control according to the passage of a game medium to another start area during a specific effect based on the passage of the game medium to a certain start area. Is to provide.

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

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first acquisition unit that acquires first acquisition information based on establishment of a first condition, and a second acquisition unit that acquires second acquisition information based on establishment of a second condition. When the start condition is satisfied, a determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game based on the first acquisition information or the second acquisition information, and when the start condition is satisfied, a symbol display means When the symbol is variably displayed and then stopped, the symbol control means for notifying the result of the special game determination and the first acquisition information by the first acquisition means when the symbol is variably displayed. When acquired, the second acquisition unit stores the first acquisition information and stores the first acquisition information as a right for the special game determination, and the second acquisition unit when the symbol is variably displayed. Information is obtained A second holding storage means for storing the second acquisition information and holding it as the right for the special game determination, and the first acquisition information acquired by the first acquisition means before the start condition is satisfied. Based on the first pre-determining means for determining whether or not to play a special game (hereinafter referred to as a first pre-determination), and the second acquired by the second acquiring means before the start condition is satisfied. Based on the acquired information, a second pre-determining unit for determining whether or not to perform a special game (hereinafter referred to as a second pre-determination), and depending on the establishment of the start condition, 2 The special game determination right held in the second hold storage means is digested, and the special game determination right held in the second hold storage means is reserved in the first hold storage means Prioritize over the game decision right And pending digestion means for, on the basis of the first pre-determination result, as the target variation the variation of the symbols corresponding to the first pre-determined, first specific effect that takes place over a plurality of symbol variation including the target variation And a specific effect control means capable of executing at least one specific effect among a plurality of specific effects including a second specific effect having a higher expectation that the special game is performed than the first specific effect. The specific production control means is based on the second acquisition information when the second acquisition information is obtained and stored by the second hold storage means when the first specific production is being performed. When the result of the second prior determination is a determination result of performing the special game, the second specific effect can be executed instead of the first specific effect, and the first specific effect is performed before the first specific effect. Serial even if the second is not acquired information is obtained, based on the first pre-determination result, it is possible to execute the second specific effect.

  In another configuration, the second specific effect can be executed based on the first acquisition information even when the second acquisition information is not acquired when the first specific effect is performed. It may be.

  According to the present invention, during execution of the first specific effect, the second specific effect can be performed based on the second acquisition information acquired in accordance with the passage of the game medium to the second start area.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure for demonstrating the continuous production (zone production) performed in the pachinko game machine 1 which concerns on this embodiment. A diagram showing the types of zone effects The figure which shows an example of A zone production performed in the liquid crystal display 5. The figure which shows a mode that B zone production is performed during execution of A zone production The figure which shows effect control when a game ball wins the 2nd starting port 12 during the A zone effect performed according to the winning of the game ball to the 1st starting port 11 The figure which shows the result of the normal symbol determination of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment The figure which shows the kind of jackpot of the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment The figure which shows a mode that rushes into A zone according to the winning of the game ball to the 1st starting port 11, and rushes into B zone according to having won the game ball at the 2nd starting port 12 during A zone production. The figure which shows A zone production according to the winning to the 1st starting port 11, and B zone production according to the winning to the 2nd starting port 12. The figure which shows an example of the effect control in case a game ball wins the 2nd starting port 12 while the A zone effect as a 1st special drawing effect is performed. The figure which shows the case where B zone production continues even after all the reservation of the right of the 2nd special symbol determination is digested when B zone production as the 2nd special figure production is performed. 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 flow chart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process of step S4 in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the jackpot determination process of step S407 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S408 of FIG. FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416. Detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing of step S5 of FIG. FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart showing the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the gaming 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. 28 is a flowchart showing details of the advance determination process in step S1302 of FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing details of the change start process in step S1304 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the zone effect process of step S1344 of FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing details of the change end processing in step S1306 in FIG. The figure which shows an example of presentation control at the time of the process of FIGS. The figure which shows the other example of effect control when the process of FIGS. 28-32 is performed

  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 operates according to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12.

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

[Configuration example of operation means of the pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The effect 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. Whether or not the result of the normal symbol is hit is notified by the lighting pattern of the normal symbol indicator 45 (per short opening, per long opening or loss). 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 presentation of gaming machine of this embodiment]
Next, effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a continuous effect (zone effect) over a variation of a plurality of special symbols is performed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball wins at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 while a special symbol is changing or during a special game, the game starts according to the winning start port. The right of the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination is suspended. The reserved rights are digested according to a predetermined order. When the right of the special symbol determination is digested, the special symbol starts to fluctuate and stops after a predetermined time has elapsed, thereby informing the result of the special symbol determination.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a continuous effect (zone effect) performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 5, a hold 521, a hold 522, and a hold 523 are shown. The hold 521, the hold 522, and the hold 523 indicate the hold of the right of the special symbol determination (first special symbol determination) related to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11. These are digested in the order of the hold 521, the hold 522, and the hold 523.

  Here, the zone effect is a series of effects performed over the variation of a plurality of special symbols. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the zone effect may be performed over three special symbol changes, namely, the change related to the hold 521, the change related to the hold 521, and the change related to the hold 521. During the zone effect, the liquid crystal display 5 displays a special background image indicating that the zone effect is being performed. In this embodiment, a plurality of zone effects are prepared.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the types of zone effects. As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, an A zone effect and a B zone effect are prepared. During the A zone effect, a dedicated background image or a dedicated character image is displayed. Performing the A zone effect indicates that the degree of expectation (probability) that is a big hit while the effect is being performed is relatively high. Specifically, the expectation level that becomes a big hit in the final change of the A zone effect is set to 30%, for example.

  In addition, when the B zone effect is performed, it is a big hit with a higher probability than the A zone effect. For example, the expectation level that is a big hit in the final change of the B zone effect is set to 50%.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the A zone effect performed in the liquid crystal display 5. As shown in FIG. 7A, the liquid crystal display 5 includes a decoration symbol 51, a hold 520 (hold image 520) indicating the right of the first special symbol determination that is currently changing, a hold 521 to a hold 523 ( The hold image 521 to the hold image 523) and the first background image 55 are displayed. The liquid crystal display 5 is provided with a reserved digestion area 54.

  The decorative symbol 51 changes in accordance with the change of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and stops in response to the stop of the special symbol. The decorative symbol 51 includes a left decorative symbol displayed in the left region 51a, a middle decorative symbol displayed in the middle region 51b, and a right decorative symbol displayed in the right region 51c. When the decorative design 51 stops in a mode showing a jackpot, it becomes a jackpot.

  The reserved image 521 is an image corresponding to the reservation of the right of the first special symbol determination, and after the current special symbol has been changed, the reserved image 521 moves to the reserved digestion region 54 to determine the special symbol related to the reserved image 521. As the rights of the people are consumed, the special symbol changes. The reserved image 522 is an image corresponding to the reservation of the right of the first special symbol determination, and is digested after the change of the special symbol related to the reserved image 521 is completed. The reserved image 523 is an image corresponding to the reservation of the right of the first special symbol determination, and is digested after the change of the special symbol related to the reserved image 522 is completed.

  The first background image 55 is an image displayed as a background when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal gaming state. The decorative symbol 51 and the reserved image 520 to the reserved image 523 are displayed superimposed on the background image. A plurality of first background images 55 to be displayed in the normal gaming state are prepared, and one image is selected from the plurality of first background images at a predetermined timing, and is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. Is displayed.

  When a predetermined time elapses after the decorative symbol 51 starts to fluctuate, a display indicating that the vehicle has entered the A zone as shown in FIG. Thereby, the A zone effect is started, and the background image is switched from the first background image 55 to the second background image 56.

  During the A zone effect, a zone display image 58 written as “A zone” indicating that the A zone effect is being displayed is displayed (FIG. 7C). Thereafter, the current variation of the special symbol (the variation related to the reserved image 520) is finished, and the variation related to the reserved image 521 is started (FIG. 7D). The A zone effect is continuously performed even during the change of the special symbol related to the reserved image 521. Furthermore, the variation of the special symbol related to the reserved image 521 is finished, and the variation of the special symbol related to the reserved image 522 is started (FIG. 7E). When the predetermined time elapses, the variation of the special symbol related to the reserved image 522 is finished. Although the A zone effect is continuously performed from FIG. 7C to FIG. 7E, the result of the special symbol determination is not a big hit during this period.

  Next, the change of the special symbol related to the reserved image 523 is started during the A zone effect, and the change ends after a lapse of a predetermined time (FIG. 7F). In the variation of the special symbol related to the reserved image 523, there are cases where three similar decorative symbols are arranged together as shown in FIG. It should be noted that display of the A zone (display of the second background image 56 and the zone display image 58) is performed for a predetermined time after the change of the special symbol related to the hold image 523 is started, and the left and right areas are displayed. After reaching the same kind of decorative symbols (for example, “7” symbols), the zone display image 58 may disappear and the second background image 56 may be switched to a background image for reach production.

  Although there is a case in which the normal production enters the B zone production in the same flow as in FIG. 7, the description of the case where the normal production enters the B zone production is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the B zone effect may be performed during the execution of the A zone effect. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the B zone effect is performed during the execution of the A zone effect.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when a predetermined time elapses after the decorative symbol 51 starts to change, a display indicating that it has entered the A zone is performed (FIG. 8B), and the first background image 55 is displayed. The background image is switched to the second background image 56. During the A zone effect, a zone display image 58 written as “A zone” is displayed (FIG. 8C).

  Thereafter, when the fluctuation of the current special symbol is finished and the fluctuation related to the reserved image 521 is started, a display indicating that the vehicle has entered the B zone may be displayed (FIG. 8D). When entering the B zone, the background image is switched from the second background image 56 to the third background image 57. As shown in FIG. 8E, during the B zone effect, a zone display image 58 written as “B zone” is displayed.

  As described above, the zone B may be entered during the zone A production (zone promotion may be performed). Entering the B zone indicates that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is higher. By performing the B zone effect during the A zone effect, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the right of the second special symbol determination is preferentially digested over the right of the first special symbol determination. That is, when a game ball wins the second starting port 12 in a state where the right to determine the first special symbol is reserved, the right to determine the second special symbol related to winning at the second starting port 12 is first. To be digested.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the A zone in response to the winning of the game ball at the first start port 11 and the game ball wins the second start port 12 during the execution of the A zone effect. The zone promotion is performed during the change of the second special symbol.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the effect control when the game ball wins the second start port 12 during the A zone effect performed in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the first special symbol corresponding to the hold 521 is changing and two rights (hold 522 and hold 523) are held for the first special symbol determination, the A zone effect is produced. Suppose that it is inside. If three game balls are won at the second starting port 12 during the change of the first special symbol corresponding to the hold 521, three rights for the second special symbol determination relating to the winning are reserved. The three triangle marks 531, 532, and 533 shown in FIG. 9 indicate the rights of the second special symbol determination.

  When a game ball wins at the second start port 12, a pre-determination is performed based on various random numbers (a jackpot random number, a design random number, a variation pattern random number, etc., which will be described later) acquired according to the winning. In this preliminary determination, for example, when the third hold 533 of the second special symbol determination has a predetermined result (for example, when the hold 533 is a big hit or the special symbol related to the hold 533 has a degree of expectation) Zone promotion is performed when a high predetermined performance is performed). That is, as shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation of the first special symbol corresponding to the hold 521 ends, and the zone B is entered during the fluctuation of the second special symbol corresponding to the hold 531.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the second starting port 12 during the A zone effect performed in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11, the A zone to the B zone Promotion to may occur.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are two types of hits per long opening that opens the second starting port 12 for a long time and short opening that opens the second starting port 12 for a short time as a result of the normal symbol determination. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a result of the normal symbol determination of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the normal gaming state (non-short-time gaming state), when the result of the normal symbol determination is per short opening, the electric tulip 17 is activated and the second start port 12 is set to 0.1 second × Opened only once. In this case, since the opening time of the second start port 12 is very short, the possibility that the game ball wins the second start port 12 is low. On the other hand, when the result of the normal symbol determination is per long opening, the electric tulip 17 is operated and the second start port 12 is opened only 5.6 seconds × 1. In this case, since the opening time of the second start port 12 is relatively long, there is a high possibility that the game ball will win the second start port 12, and a plurality of game balls wins with a relatively high probability.

  The probability that the result of the normal symbol determination in the normal gaming state is set to, for example, 1/10, of which 90/100 ratio is per short opening and 10/100 ratio is per long opening. It becomes. For this reason, in the normal gaming state, the probability of winning per long release is 1/100. When the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming state with a short time, the probability of winning in the normal symbol determination is set to, for example, 9/10. Is opened 3 times for 1.8 seconds.

  In the present embodiment, the player who wins the second starting port 12 is more advantageous for the player than the player who wins the first starting port 11. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing types of jackpots of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when winning the first starting port 11 and winning a big hit, it becomes a big hit A at a rate of 60/100 and becomes a short hit at a rate of 40/100. In the case of a long hit A, 8 rounds of a round (hereinafter referred to as “R”) in which the winning prize opening 13 is opened for 30 seconds at the maximum are played. Specifically, in the case of a long hit jackpot A, in the game of one round, the big prize opening 13 is opened until 10 game balls are won in the big prize opening 13 or until 30 seconds elapses from the opening. Is done. Thereby, the player can acquire a lot of prize balls. In addition, when winning the junior college, 1R game in which the special winning opening 13 is opened for 0.1 second is performed for 2R. In the case of winning the junior college, since the total opening time of the special winning opening 13 is short, the player can obtain only a small amount of prize balls.

  On the other hand, when winning the second start port 12 and making a big hit, the big hit B is at a ratio of 50/100, and the big hit A is at a ratio of 50/100. In the case of a long hit B, 1R game in which the big prize opening 13 is opened for 30 seconds at the maximum is played 16R. In the long jackpot B, since the total opening time of the big winning opening 13 is longer than in the long jackpot A, the player can acquire a larger amount of prize balls in the long jackpot B than in the long jackpot A.

  In this way, the player who wins the second starting port 12 and wins a prize is more likely to win more prize balls than the player who wins the first starting port 11 and wins a jackpot, which is advantageous to the player. It is.

  In this embodiment, when a game ball wins the second start port 12 during the A zone effect, the player enters the B zone. It is advantageous for the player to win a game ball at the second starting port 12, and the expectation that the B zone effect is a big hit than the A zone effect is higher. Therefore, when the player is promoted to the B zone, the player can play the game with a sense of expectation.

  FIG. 12 shows that the player enters the A zone according to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 11 and enters the B zone according to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 12 during the A zone effect. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the reserved image 521 to the reserved image 523 are displayed as the right of the first special symbol determination, and the zone A is entered during the change of the first special symbol corresponding to the reserved image 520 (FIG. 12). 12 (B)). Thereafter, during the change of the first special symbol corresponding to the reserved image 520, three game balls are won at the second starting port 12, and the right of the second special symbol determination is three (the reserved image 531 to the reserved image 533). Suppose that it has been suspended (FIG. 12C).

  Thereafter, the first special symbol corresponding to the reserved image 520 is stopped, the second special symbol corresponding to the reserved image 531 starts to change, and enters a B zone when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the change (FIG. 12 ( D)). It should be noted that the B zone effect may be entered at the time when a game ball is won at the first starting port 12 (while the first special symbol corresponding to the reserved image 520 is changing). While the second special symbol corresponding to the reserved image 531 is stopped and the second special symbol corresponding to the reserved image 532 is fluctuating, the B zone effect is in progress (FIG. 12E). Then, there are cases where three of the same types of decorative symbols are a big hit when the second special symbol corresponding to the reserved image 533 is changed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the zone A is performed according to the winning at the first starting port 11, and when the game ball is won at the second starting port 12 during the execution of the A zone, the zone promotion is performed. May be performed and enter the B zone. In addition, even if the game ball does not win the second start port 12 while the A zone is being performed according to the winning at the first start port 11, the possibility that a big hit will be higher than the A zone. In order to notify, zone promotion may be performed and it may rush into B zone.

  It is also possible to enter the A zone according to the winning at the second starting port 12 and enter the B zone during the A zone effect.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, A zone production and B zone production were performed according to the winning to the 1st starting port 11 and the 2nd starting port 12. In another embodiment, the A zone effect may be an effect for the first special symbol, and the B zone effect may be an effect for the second special symbol.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an A zone effect corresponding to a winning at the first starting port 11 and a B zone effect corresponding to a winning at the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG. 13, the A zone effect is a first special drawing effect that is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start opening 11, and a plurality of second effects related to winning at the first start opening 11 are performed. It is an effect performed in accordance with the fluctuation of one special symbol. The B zone effect is an effect for a second special figure that is performed in response to a winning of a game ball at the second start opening 12, and according to a variation of a plurality of second special symbols related to winning at the second start opening 12. It is a production performed.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of effect control when a game ball wins the second start port 12 while the A zone effect is being performed as the first special figure effect.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the A zone effect is performed according to the winning at the first start port 11 and the game ball is won at the second start port 12 during the A zone effect, the second special symbol is displayed. Even if the fluctuation starts, the A zone effect may continue. In other words, when there is a hold that triggers execution of the A zone effect in the reserved right for the first special symbol determination (hold 521 to hold 523) (that is, when an effect with a high degree of expectation for the jackpot is performed) ), A zone production is started. If a game ball wins the second starting port 12 during the A zone effect, the right of the second special symbol determination is put on hold (hold 531 to hold 533). Since the right of the second special symbol determination is preferentially digested over the right of the first special symbol determination, it is the hold 531 that is digested next.

  Here, when there is a hold that triggers execution of the B zone effect in the hold 531 to the hold 533 (when an effect with a high expectation with respect to the jackpot is performed), the A zone effect is not entered into the B zone. You may continue. In this case, as shown in FIG. 14, the A zone effect may end when all the reservations for the right of the second special symbol determination are exhausted. Further, even if all the reservations for the right of the second special symbol determination are exhausted, all the rights for the first special symbol determination that are reserved at the start of the A zone effect are exhausted (the first corresponding to the reservation 523). The A zone effect may continue until the special symbol changes).

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a case where the B zone effect continues even after all of the reserved rights for the second special symbol determination are exhausted when the B zone effect is performed as the second special symbol effect. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 15, for example, when the first special symbol is changing and two rights (holding 522 and holding 523) are held for the first special symbol determination, It is assumed that three game balls are won and three rights for the second special symbol determination (hold 531 to hold 533) are held. In this case, the B zone effect may be entered from the normal effect while the second special symbol corresponding to the hold 531 is changing. At this time, the B zone effect may continue even after the second special symbol corresponding to the hold 533 has ended. Specifically, the B zone effect may continue until the change of the first special symbol corresponding to the hold 523 that has been held at the start of the B zone effect ends.

  The A zone effect and the B zone effect may be performed in one special symbol change. In other words, the zone effect may be terminated by entering the zone during one special symbol variation.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first specific effect (A zone effect) performed over the variation of the plurality of first special symbols based on the winning of the game ball at the first start port 11. ) Is executed. During execution of the first specific effect, the second specific effect (B zone effect) is executed in place of the first specific effect based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start port 12.

[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. 16 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. 16 at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 16 and thereafter 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 (16R probability variation jackpot, 10R normal 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. The starter switch process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S2, the CPU 101 executes a gate switch (SW) process (step S3). In the gate switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114, 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. 17, the details of the start port switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 17 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17, 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. 18 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 is “based on whether or not the 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. 19 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process of step S4 in FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 19, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not a special game (during a big hit game) is 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. 20, 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 process of step S404 of FIG. 19, the big hit random number (step S2 of step S2) related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U2 in the process 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. 19, 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. 19, 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. 21, 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). The variation pattern table for jackpot stores variation patterns such as variation times of 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, 120 seconds.

  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). The reach variation pattern table stores variation patterns such as variation times of 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, and 120 seconds. 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). In the variation pattern table for loss, variation patterns of 4 seconds, 8 seconds, 12 seconds, etc. are stored.

  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. 21, and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 19, following the processing 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 in step S9 of 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. Note that 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. 16 is executed.

[Processing during stop by game control unit 100]
Next, the stop process in step S416 in FIG. 19 will be described. FIG. 22 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, 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 of FIG.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the normal symbol process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 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). The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether the hit type is per long opening or short opening. If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S501: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

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

  When the CPU 101 determines that the reserved number G is “1” or more (step S503: YES), the CPU 101 updates the reserved number G to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S504), and executes normal symbol random number determination processing. (Step S505). Specifically, the normal symbol random number acquired in the process of step S3 in response to the game ball passing through the 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.

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

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

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

  Following the processing in step S507, the processing in step S509, or the processing in step S510, the CPU 101 determines that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an auxiliary based on whether or not the auxiliary gaming flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON. It is determined whether or not the game state is set (step S511).

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

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

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

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

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

  After the process of step S520, when it determines with NO by the process of step S516, or when it determines with NO by the process of step S519, CPU101 complete | finishes the normal symbol process of FIG.

[Big prize opening process by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the details of the big prize opening process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 24 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24, 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 When the CPU 101 is executed, the CPU 101 ends the special winning opening process shown in FIG.

[Game state setting process by game control unit 100]
Next, the gaming state setting process in step S612 of FIG. 24 will be described. FIG. 25 is a detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process in step S612 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 25, 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. 16 will be described. FIG. 26 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).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the auxiliary gaming state (step S703: NO), it determines whether or not it is a long release based on the symbol set in step S509 or step S510 (step S704). When it is determined that it is not per long opening (step S704: NO), the CPU 101 sets, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 second is performed in the RAM 103 as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17. (Step S705).

  When it is determined that it is per long opening (step S704: YES), the CPU 101 stores, 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 once for 5.6 seconds is performed in the RAM 103. Set (step S706).

  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 S707).

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

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

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

[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. 27 is a flowchart showing details of processing performed in the effect control unit 130. In the following, the processing shown in FIGS. 27 to 32 will be described as being 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. 27 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. Above, the process shown in FIG. 27 is complete | finished.

[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. FIG. 28 is a detailed flowchart of the command control process 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. The prior determination process will be described in detail later.

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

  When the change start command is received (step S1303: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a change start process (step S1304). Here, the effect control unit 130 determines an effect performed in accordance with the variation of the special symbol based on the received variation start command, and starts the determined effect. The variation start process will be described in detail 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 the change end process (step S1306). In the change end process, the effect control unit 130 ends the effect performed in accordance with the change of the special symbol. The variation end process will be described later in detail.

  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, the effect control by the effect control unit 130 is performed based on the command from the game control unit 100.

[Preliminary determination processing by the production control unit 130]
Hereinafter, details of the prior determination process in step S1302 of FIG. 28 will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing details of the prior determination process in step S1302 of FIG.

  The effect control unit 130 first determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize at the first start port 11 based on whether or not the received hold command is a hold command related to winning at the first start port 11 ( Step S1321). Here, the effect control unit 130 can distinguish the hold command set in step S206 of FIG. 17 and the hold command set in step S212. When it determines with having won the 1st starting port 11 (step S1321: YES), the production | presentation control part 130 adds 1 to the 1st hold | maintenance number memorize | stored in RAM133 (step S1322). On the other hand, when it is not determined that the first start opening 11 has been won (step S1321: NO), the effect control unit 130 adds 1 to the second reserved number stored in the RAM 133 (step S1323).

  When the process of step S1322 is executed, or when the process of step S1323 is executed, the effect control unit 130 analyzes the received hold command (step S1324) and makes a preliminary determination based on the analysis result ( Step S1325).

  The hold command includes information such as whether or not the jackpot is large, the type of jackpot and the variation pattern. In the prior determination in step S1325, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the jackpot is large, the type of jackpot, and the special symbol corresponding to the hold command varies based on the information included in the hold command. Etc. are determined.

  Subsequent to step S1325, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the A zone effect is being executed (step S1326). When it is determined that the A zone effect is being executed (step S1326: YES), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the hold command received this time is a hold command related to winning in the second starting port 12 ( Step S1327).

  When it is determined that the hold command received this time is a hold command related to winning at the second start port 12 (step S1327: YES), the effect control unit 130 determines that the zone B is based on the result of the prior determination in step S1325. It is determined whether or not an effect is executed (step S1328). For example, as a result of prior determination, the effect control unit 130 is a jackpot in the variation of the special symbol related to the hold that has been increased this time, or a specific effect (a highly anticipated effect that is a jackpot) is performed in this variation. Is determined to execute the B zone effect. In addition, the production | generation control part 130, when the hold | maintenance digested before the hold | maintenance increased this time satisfy | fills a predetermined condition (for example, when performing a specific production in the jackpot and the fluctuation | variation which concerns that hold), It is not determined that the B zone effect is executed.

  When it determines with performing B zone effect (step S1328: YES), the effect control part 130 sets the content of the said effect (step S1329). Specifically, the production control unit 130 sets at what timing the B zone production is to be started and over which variation. More specifically, the effect control unit 130 sets the number of changes of the special symbol (B zone effect execution period) for executing the B zone effect as the final change, and stores the change in the RAM 133 in the RAM 133. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the A zone effect is not being executed (step S1326: NO), or when it is determined NO in step S1327, the effect control unit 130 is based on the result of the prior determination in step S1325. Is determined (step S1330). For example, as a result of prior determination, the effect control unit 130 performs a special effect (an effect with a high degree of expectation that is a jackpot) in the case where the special symbol related to the hold that has been increased this time becomes a big hit or in this change. It is determined that the zone effect (A zone effect or B zone effect) is executed.

  When it determines with performing a zone effect (step S1330: YES), the effect control part 130 sets the content of the said effect (step S1331). Specifically, the production control unit 130 provides a zone production period and the contents of the zone production (A zone production or B zone production, or whether to promote to the B zone production after performing the A zone production). Set. More specifically, the production control unit 130 determines the timing for entering the A zone from the normal production, the timing for entering the B zone during the A zone, the timing for entering the B zone from the normal production, and the like. Store in the RAM 133.

  When the process of step S1329 is executed, when it is determined as NO at step S1328, when it is determined as NO at step S1330, or when the process of step S1331 is executed, the effect control unit 130 responds to the increased holding this time. The reserved image to be displayed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 (step S1332). Here, the display mode of the held image to be displayed may be changed according to the result of the prior determination in step S1325. Thus, the effect control unit 130 ends the pre-determination process illustrated in FIG.

[Variation start processing by effect control unit 130]
Details of the variation start process in step S1304 in FIG. 28 will be described below. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing details of the change start process in step S1304 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the effect control unit 130 subtracts the number of holds (step S1341). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines whether the variation start command received this time is the variation start command related to the first special symbol determination or the variation start command related to the second special symbol determination, and based on the determination result. 1 is subtracted from the first hold number or the second hold number. Thereby, 1 is subtracted from the first hold number in response to the change start command related to the first special symbol determination, and 1 is subtracted from the second hold number in response to the change start command related to the second special symbol determination.

  Subsequently, the effect control unit 130 selects a variation effect performed in accordance with the variation of the special symbol based on the information indicating whether or not the jackpot is included in the variation start command, the information on the presence / absence of reach, and the variation pattern. (Step S1342). The effect control unit 130 stores a plurality of effect patterns corresponding to the variation patterns from the game control unit 100, and the effect control unit 130 based on the variation patterns from the game control unit 100. Select one of the following. Next, the production control unit 130 starts the selected variation production (step S1343).

  Next, the effect control unit 130 executes a zone effect process (step S1334). Here, the effect control unit 130 controls the zone effect based on the setting in the process of step S1329 or step S1331. Details of the zone effect process will be described with reference to FIG.

[Zone Production Processing by Production Control Unit 130]
The details of the zone effect process in step S1344 of FIG. 30 will be described below. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing details of the zone effect process in step S1344 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the A zone effect is being executed (step S1351). When it is determined that the A zone effect is being executed (step S1351: YES), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to promote to the B zone effect (step S1352). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to promote to the B zone effect in the current special symbol variation based on the contents of the effect set in step S1329 or step S1331.

  If it is determined to be promoted to the B zone effect (step S1352: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the B zone effect (step S1353). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 transmits a command for starting the B zone effect to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. Thereby, an image indicating that the vehicle has entered the B zone is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 and the background image is switched from the second background image 56 to the third background image 57.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the A zone effect is not being executed (step S1351: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the B zone effect is being executed (step S1354). When it is determined that the B zone effect is being executed (step S1354: YES), the effect control unit 130 ends the process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the B zone effect is not being executed (step S1354: NO), that is, when the normal effect is being executed, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to execute the zone effect ( Step S1355). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to execute the zone effect in the current special symbol variation based on the content of the effect set in step S1329 or step S1331.

  When it is determined that the zone effect is to be executed in the current variation (step S1355: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the zone effect (step S1356). For example, if it is set to enter the A zone in the current fluctuation, the effect control unit 130 displays an image indicating that the A zone has been entered on the liquid crystal display 5 and displays the background image at the normal time. The first background image 55 is switched to the second background image 56. For example, when it is set to enter the B zone in the current fluctuation, the effect control unit 130 displays an image indicating that the user has entered the B zone on the liquid crystal display 5 and displays the background image. The normal first background image 55 is switched to the third background image 57.

  When the process of step S1353 is performed, when NO is determined at step S1352, when YES is determined at step S1354, when NO is determined at step S1355, or when the process of step S1356 is performed, the effect control unit In step 130, the process illustrated in FIG.

[Fluctuation end processing by effect control unit 130]
Hereinafter, the details of the variation end process in step S1306 in FIG. 28 will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing details of the change end processing in step S1306 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the zone effect is being performed (step S 1361). When the zone effect is being performed (step S 1361: YES), the effect control unit 130 ends the zone effect with the end of the variation of the special symbol based on the contents of the effect set in step S 1329 or step S 1331. It is determined whether or not (step S1362).

  When it is determined that the zone effect is to be ended (step S1362: YES), the effect control unit 130 ends the zone effect (step S1363). As a result, the normal background image is switched.

  If the process of step S1363 is performed, if it is determined NO in step S1361, or if it is determined NO in step S1362, the effect control unit 130 ends the changing effect (step S1364). Thereby, the decoration symbol 51 is stopped in a mode according to the result of the special symbol determination. Above, the process shown in FIG. 32 is complete | finished.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of effect control when the processes of FIGS. 28 to 32 are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 33, it is assumed that the game ball is won at the first start port 11 and the hold 523 is increased during the change of the first special symbol (during the change of the first special symbol corresponding to the hold 520). In this case, a prior determination is made for the hold 523 (S1325). As a result of the prior determination, it is determined that the A zone effect is to be executed (S1330), and it is assumed that the A zone effect is set from the change in the first special symbol applied to the hold 521 to the change in the first special symbol applied to the hold 523 (step S1331). ).

  Then, when the change of the special symbol related to the hold 520 is finished and the change of the special symbol related to the hold 521 is performed, the A zone effect is started (S1356). If a plurality of game balls wins at the second starting port 12 during the change of the first special symbol related to the hold 521, a prior determination is made according to each winning (S1325). Here, it is assumed that three game balls are won and held at the second start port 12 (hold 531 to hold 533).

  As a result of the prior determination for the hold 533, it is determined that the B zone effect is to be executed (S1328: YES), and the period for executing the B zone is set (S1329). For example, as shown in FIG. 33, there is a case where the B zone is started in the change related to the hold 532 (the promotion to the B zone is performed) and the B zone is ended in the change related to the hold 533. is there. In addition, the B zone may be set to start after the change related to the hold 532, continue after the change related to the hold 533, and end the B zone after the change related to the hold 523. .

  FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating another example of effect control when the processes of FIGS. 28 to 32 are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the vehicle enters the A zone during the fluctuation of the first special symbol related to the hold 520. At this stage, it is determined that the A zone ends when the first special symbol related to the hold 520 changes. Here, when only one game ball is won at the second start port 12 during the A zone effect (during the fluctuation of the first special symbol related to the hold 520), the right of the second special symbol determination is put on hold 531. . It is assumed that it is determined that the B zone effect is to be executed as a result of the prior determination for the right of the second special symbol determination. In this case, according to the fluctuation | variation of the 2nd special symbol which concerns on the hold 531, you may rush into B zone from A zone. When the variation of the second special symbol related to the hold 531 is finished, the B zone effect is also finished. In addition, during the change of the first special symbol related to the hold 520 (before the change of the second special symbol related to the hold 531 is started), it was acquired according to the winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 You may enter the B zone from the A zone based on the random number.

  As described above, based on the result of the prior determination, the A zone effect is started, and when a game ball wins the second start port 12 during the execution of the A zone effect, the zone is promoted to the B zone. Thus, the player's expectation can be further enhanced by being promoted from the A zone effect to the B zone effect.

  That is, as a result of the zone promotion from the A zone to the B zone, a sense of expectation that there is a big hit in the suspension of the first special symbol determination and / or the game ball newly won the second starting port 12 Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation that there is a jackpot in the suspension of the second special symbol determination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the B zone effect is also performed according to the winning at the first start port 11. For this reason, when the B zone is performed, the player has a high interest in whether there is a jackpot in the suspension of the first special symbol determination or whether there is a jackpot in the suspension of the second special symbol determination It is possible to improve interest.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, the A zone effect and the B zone effect are performed over a plurality of special symbol variations, but the A zone effect and / or the B zone effect may be performed during a single special symbol variation. Good.

  In the embodiment described above, the A zone effect and the B zone effect are performed by displaying an image (background image or zone display image 58) on the liquid crystal display 5. In other embodiments, the zone effect may be performed by a movable accessory for the effect, for example, without depending on the image (or together with the image display).

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the game ball wins the second start port 12 when the result of the normal symbol determination is per long release, the B zone is selected according to the winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 Although it is assumed that the effect is performed, the B zone effect may be performed even if the result of the normal symbol determination is per short opening. Further, the zone effect may be performed not only when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the normal game state but also in the time-reduced game state (auxiliary game state), or when the probability change game state, the zone effect. May be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the right of the second special symbol determination is preferentially digested over the right of the first special symbol determination, but in the other embodiments, the right of the first special symbol determination and the second The right of the special symbol determination may be digested in the order of winning without one being preferentially digested over the other. The first special symbol and the second special symbol may be variable at the same time.

  In another embodiment, a member for distributing game balls may be disposed in front of the first start port 11 and the second start port 12. When the first game ball passes through the member, the first start port 11 is won, and then when the second game ball passes the member, the second start port 12 is won. The member is configured. By such members, the game balls win the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 alternately. In the gaming machine having such a configuration, the A zone effect may be performed according to the winning at the first start port 11, and the B zone effect may be performed according to the winning at the second start port 12.

  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 can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

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

  The gaming machine according to the present invention acquires the first acquisition information on condition that the game medium passes through the first start area (11), the second start area (12), and the first start area. The acquisition means (S204), the second acquisition means (S210) for acquiring the second acquisition information on the condition that the game medium passes through the second start area, and the first acquisition information or the second acquisition information Based on the determination means (S407) for determining whether or not a special game is to be performed, and the symbol display means (41, 42) are displayed in a variable manner and then stopped to display the special game determination. When the first acquisition information is acquired by the symbol acquisition means (S410, S413) for notifying the result and the first acquisition means when the symbol is variably displayed, the first acquisition information is stored. Right to determine the special game And when the second acquisition information is acquired by the second acquisition means when the symbol is variably displayed, the second acquisition information is stored. The second hold storage means (S210) to hold as the right of the special game determination, and the symbol control means start the variable display of the symbol, the hold on the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means The special game determination right held in the second hold storage means is made more effective than the special game determination right held in the first hold storage means. Based on the reservation digestion means (S403 to S406) to digest with priority and the first acquisition information stored in the first reservation storage means, the symbol corresponding to the first acquisition information The first specific effect control means (S1302) for executing the first specific effect performed over a plurality of symbol variations from the change before the target change to the target change, with the movement as the target change, and the first specific effect is When the second acquisition information is acquired and stored by the second holding storage means when being performed, the second specific effect is executed instead of the first specific effect based on the second acquisition information. Second specific effect control means (S1353).

  According to the above configuration, the first specific effect is performed based on the first acquisition information acquired in accordance with the passage of the game medium to the first start area. During the execution of the first specific effect, the second specific effect can be performed based on the second acquisition information acquired in accordance with the passage of the game medium to the second start area.

  In another configuration, the second specific effect can be executed based on the first acquisition information even when the second acquisition information is not acquired when the first specific effect is performed. It may be.

  According to the above configuration, the second specific effect can also be executed based on the first acquisition information. For this reason, when the second specific effect is performed, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the second specific effect is performed based on the first acquisition information or the second acquisition information. For this reason, when the second specific effect is performed, it is difficult for the player to predict the result of the special symbol determination, the player can be prevented from getting bored, and the interest can be improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Liquid crystal display 7 Movable accessory 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 13 Large winning opening 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special symbol display 51 Decoration symbol 521, 522, 523 1st Reserved image corresponding to special symbol 531, 532, 533 Reserved image corresponding to second special symbol 54 Reserved digestion region 55 First background image 56 Second background image 57 Third background image 58 Zone display image 100 Game control unit 101 CPU
130 Production control unit 131 CPU
150 Lamp control unit

Claims (1)

First acquisition means for acquiring first acquisition information based on establishment of the first condition;
Second acquisition means for acquiring second acquisition information based on establishment of the second condition;
When a start condition is established, a determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game based on the first acquisition information or the second acquisition information;
When the start condition is satisfied, 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.
When the first acquisition information is acquired by the first acquisition means when the symbol is variably displayed, the first reservation storage means stores the first acquisition information and holds it as the right for the special game determination When,
When the second acquisition information is acquired by the second acquisition means when the symbol is variably displayed, second reservation storage means for storing the second acquisition information and holding it as the right for the special game determination When,
First predetermining means for determining whether or not to play a special game (hereinafter referred to as first predetermination) based on the first acquisition information acquired by the first acquisition means before the start condition is satisfied. When,
Second pre-determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game (hereinafter referred to as second pre-determination) based on the second acquisition information acquired by the second acquisition means before the start condition is satisfied. When,
In response to the establishment of the starting condition, the special game determination right held in the first hold storage means or the second hold storage means is digested, and the special hold held in the second hold storage means A holding and digesting means for preferentially digesting the game determination right over the special game determination right held in the first hold storage means;
Based on the result of the first pre-determination, the first specific effect and the first specific effect performed over a plurality of symbol variations including the target variation, with the symbol variation corresponding to the first pre-determination as the target variation. A specific effect control means capable of executing at least any one of a plurality of specific effects including a second specific effect with a high expectation in which the special game is performed ,
In the case where the second acquisition information is acquired and stored by the second holding storage unit when the first specific effect is being performed, the specific effect control unit is configured to perform the second acquisition information based on the second acquisition information. 2 If the result of the pre-determination is a determination result of performing the special game, the second specific effect can be executed instead of the first specific effect, and the second specific effect is performed when the first specific effect is being performed. even if the acquired information is not acquired, on the basis of the first pre-determination result, it is possible to execute the second specific effect, the gaming machine.

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