JP6190502B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a special game based on the establishment of a start condition.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that displays symbols variably based on whether or not a special game is performed based on the establishment of a start condition (for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, the right to display the symbols in a variable manner is held according to the establishment of the start condition, a prior determination is made for the right, and an effect is performed based on the result of the prior determination.

JP 2013-136000 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the display mode of the hold display is changed when the result of the prior determination is a predetermined result, and there is room for improvement regarding the control of the effect based on the result of the prior determination.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of controlling an effect based on a result of prior determination.

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

  A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a game state setting unit that sets any one of a plurality of game states including a specific game state, an acquisition unit that acquires acquisition information when an acquisition condition is satisfied, When the start condition is satisfied, special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means; and before the start condition is satisfied, the acquisition means Based on the acquired information acquired by the prior determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game, and based on the acquired information, a pattern variation pattern for informing the result of the special game determination A variation pattern determining means to be determined, and according to the establishment of the start condition, the symbol is changed based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means in a predetermined symbol display means. After the display, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol according to the result of the special game determination, and when the acquisition information is acquired by the acquisition means when the symbol is variably displayed, A game machine comprising: a storage device for storing acquired information and holding it as a right for the special game determination; and an effect control means for controlling an effect performed in accordance with the change of the symbol, wherein the variation pattern determination The means can determine the first variation pattern when the first information is acquired by the acquisition unit, and the second variation pattern when the second information different from the first information is acquired by the acquisition unit. And when the third information different from the first information and the second information is acquired by the acquiring means, a third variation pattern can be determined. A normal performance executing means for executing a normal performance having a relatively low level of expectation for another game, a first specific effect having a higher level of expectation for a special game than the normal performance, and the first If the specific information executing means for controlling the second specific effect suggesting that the specific effect is performed, and the prior determination means determine in advance that the acquired information is the third information, the first information A first specific effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect, and a second specification that suggests that the first specific effect is performed when the acquired information is determined to be the second information. Second specific effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute an effect, wherein the first specific effect is an effect that can be executed when a specific game state is set by the game state setting means. Yes, the second specific performance Out is an effect that can be executed when a specific game state is set by the game state setting means, and the specific effect execution means executes the first specific effect by the first specific effect determination means. If it is determined, a second specific effect is performed that suggests that the first specific effect is performed in a variation prior to the variation of the symbol based on the third information, and after the second specific effect is performed, the second specific effect is performed. When it is determined to execute the first specific effect and to execute the second specific effect suggesting that the first specific effect is performed by the second specific effect determination means, the symbol based on the second information is displayed. It is informed that the second specific effect is executed in variation, the first specific effect is not executed after the second specific effect, and the special game is not performed in the variation of the symbol based on the second information. Ru

  In another configuration, when the first information is acquired, the variation pattern determination unit is configured to perform the first variation when the number of rights held stored in the reservation storage unit satisfies a predetermined condition. While determining the pattern, if the number of reservations does not satisfy the predetermined condition, a third variation pattern is determined, and when the second information is acquired, the number of reservations satisfies the predetermined condition Determines the second variation pattern, and determines the fourth variation pattern that is the same as or different from the third variation pattern when the number of reserves does not satisfy the predetermined condition. May execute the specific effect during the variation of the symbol in the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means.

  In another configuration, the specific execution unit may perform an effect using an image equivalent to or related to the image used in the suggestion effect as the specific effect.

  In another configuration, the image processing apparatus further includes a hold image display unit that displays a hold image corresponding to the acquired information stored in the hold storage unit, and the suggestion effect executing unit includes the hold image corresponding to the second information. The suggestion effect may be performed using.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to execute a specific effect without contradiction based on the result of the prior determination.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 5 of the pachinko game machine 1 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation in a probability variation game state, and shows a mode that a background image switches as a result of a specific production It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation in a probability variation game state, and is a figure which shows a mode that a lose is alert | reported after a specific production The figure which shows an example of the loss variation pattern table at the time of probability change used for determination of a variation pattern when the result of special symbol determination is loss in the probability variation gaming state The figure which shows an example in case the variation pattern of a 2nd special symbol is determined using the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The figure which shows the other example when the fluctuation pattern of a 2nd special symbol is determined using the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. The figure which shows execution control of suggestion production The figure which shows the relation between the variation time of special design and production time The flowchart which shows an example of the main process performed by the game control part 100 Detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the prior determination process in step S211 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of loss variation pattern determination processing at the time of probability change in step S227 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special symbol processing of step S4 in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the jackpot determination process of step S407 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S408 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the stopping process in step S416 in FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing in step S5 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the big prize opening process of step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process of step S618 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 reception processing in step S1001 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the advance determination effect process in step S1302 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the change start command process in step S1304 of FIG.

  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 passage path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the large winning port 13A, the large winning port 13B, the two normal winning ports 14, and the second gate 16 are used as the winning and determination-related items. , And the electric tulip 17 is provided. A game ball that has been hit to the right is controlled by a game nail or the like so that it is difficult to win the first start port 11 but easily reaches the vicinity of the second start port 12.

  The game balls launched into the game area 10 flow down along the game board 2 in the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 13 </ b> A, the big winning port 13 </ b> B, and the normal winning port 14. Enter a ball 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 13A is a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the large winning opening 13A is provided at the opening of the large winning opening 13A. The special winning opening 13A 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 plate is operated to open the jackpot 13 </ b> A. 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 special winning opening 13B is a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. The jackpot 13B is normally closed, but when a jackpot symbol different from the 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 for opening the special winning opening 13B 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 displays various displays such as, for example, a decorative symbol 51 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 the object is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

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

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

[Configuration example of operation means of the pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The effect button 26 is configured to protrude upward by a drive mechanism (not shown). 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 13A or the big prize opening 13B, and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. In response to a control signal from the game control unit 100, the special prize opening control unit 116 opens and closes the special prize opening 13A by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special prize opening 13A so as to be able to transmit driving. Then, the special winning opening 13B is opened and closed by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the member that closes the special winning opening 13B so as to be able to transmit the drive. 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 / closing the special winning opening 13A or the special winning opening 13B via 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 control of gaming machine of this embodiment]
Next, the outline of the presentation control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a decorative design 51 and a reserved image 52 are displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. Further, the liquid crystal display 5 is provided with the fluctuation region 53.

  The decorative symbol 51 is an effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 or the second special symbol indicator 42, and includes three regions (left region 51a, middle region 51b, right region). 51c). Here, the decorative design displayed in the left region may be referred to as the left decorative design 51a, the decorative design displayed in the middle region as the middle decorative design 51b, and the decorative design displayed in the right region as the right decorative design 51c. The decorative symbol 51 varies according to the variation of the special symbol, and stops when the special symbol stops. The result of the special symbol determination is notified by the stop mode of the decorative symbol 51. For example, when three similar types of decorative symbols 51 (for example, “7” symbols) are stopped, it is a big hit.

  The reserved image 52 is an image indicating a special symbol determination suspension (a variation suspension of the first special symbol or the second special symbol). If a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 during a special symbol change or a big hit game, the special symbol determination is suspended, and a reserved image indicating the reserved special symbol determination right is displayed on the liquid crystal display Displayed on the device 5. In FIG. 5, four reserved images 52 are displayed. However, the maximum number of reserved images 52 for each of the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination is set to four. Four (a total of eight) are displayed.

  In the following, the right to determine a special symbol corresponding to the reserved image 52 may be referred to as “hold 52”.

  The change area 53 is an area in which the hold image 52 related to the right moves when the change of the special symbol related to the right of special symbol determination that is held first is performed. That is, when the change of the special symbol corresponding to the reserved image 52 a is started, the reserved image 52 a moves to the changing region 53. Here, the hold image 52 moved to the change area 53 indicates that the special symbol corresponding to the image is changing and is not a hold of the special symbol determination right. It should not be called an image. However, here, even after moving to the variable area 53, it will be called a “hold image” in the same manner as the hold image 52 before the movement. The reserved image 52a that has moved to the variation area 53 in response to the start of the variation of the special symbol disappears from the variation region 53 during the variation of the special symbol. Note that while the special symbol corresponding to the reserved image 52 a displayed in the change area 53 is being changed, the hold image 52 a may remain displayed in the change area 53.

  A background image is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 5. The background image differs depending on the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the background image may be switched while the special symbol is changing. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are a normal gaming state and a probable variation gaming state as gaming states. The normal gaming state is a low-probability gaming state with a relatively low probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol determination, and is a normal gaming state. The probability variation gaming state is a high-probability gaming state that has a relatively high probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol determination, and is an auxiliary gaming state in which the electric tulip 17 is easy to operate. The background image in the probability-changing gaming state is different from the background image in the normal gaming state.

  Next, a specific effect characteristic of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect in the probability variation gaming state, and illustrates a state in which the background image is switched as a result of the specific effect.

  FIG. 6A shows an example of a screen during the change of the second special symbol in the probability variation gaming state. As shown in FIG. 6A, a standard background in the probability variation gaming state is displayed as the background image. The second special symbol (decorative symbol 51) is changing, and a hold image 52a and a hold image 52b indicating the hold of the right of the second special symbol determination are displayed. A hold image indicating the hold of the right of the first special symbol determination may be displayed.

  Here, the display mode of the hold image 52b is changed to a display mode different from the normal display mode shown in the hold image 52a. For example, an image of a predetermined character (hereinafter referred to as a suggestion image 55) is used as the reserved image 52b. The suggestion image 55 is an image that suggests that a specific effect is performed.

  It should be noted that the display mode of the reserved image 52 changes according to the result of the prior determination for the right of the special symbol determination corresponding to the reserved image. Specifically, based on various random numbers (to be described later) acquired when a game ball wins at the starting opening, whether the result of the reserved special symbol determination is a big hit or when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner The variation pattern (variation time) is determined in advance, and the display mode of the hold image changes according to the result of the determination in advance. The reserved image may change to a predetermined character as shown in FIG. 6A or the color of the reserved image may change according to the result of the prior determination.

  When the variation of the second special symbol shown in FIG. 6A ends, the variation of the second special symbol related to the hold image 52a is started after a predetermined stop period (for example, 0.5 seconds). In response to the start of the variation of the second special symbol related to the reserved image 52a, the decorative symbol 51 starts to vary, and the reserved image 52a moves to the variation region 53, and the variation ends when the variation time elapses. After that, when the change of the second special symbol related to the reserved image 52b (the suggestion image 55) starts, the stopped decorative symbol 51 starts to change, and the suggestion image 55 moves to the change region 53 (FIG. 6). (B), FIG. 6 (c)).

  Next, the suggestion image 55 displayed in the change area 53 moves to a predetermined area on the screen and produces an effect (FIG. 6D). For example, as shown in FIG. 6D, the suggestion image 55 displayed in the change area 53 performs such an effect that the background image is turned to the right end of the screen. Here, an effect in which the suggestion image 55 turns the background image is referred to as a “specific effect”. Then, as a result of the specific effect, the suggestion image 55 succeeds in turning the background image, and the background image 55 is switched from the standard background at the time of probability change to the intense heat zone background (FIGS. 6E and 6F). ). The intense heat zone background is an image indicating that there is a high possibility of being a big hit. Hereinafter, the specific effect in which the background image is switched as a result shown in FIG. 6 may be referred to as a specific effect (success).

  When the background image is switched to the intense heat zone background, a highly reliable performance with high reliability for the jackpot is performed thereafter. For example, a reach effect is performed that causes the player to expect that the same type of decorative design stops in the left and right regions 51a and 51c, and the same type of decorative design as the left and right regions stop in the middle region 51b. Then, the decorative symbol stops in the middle region 51b, and it is notified whether or not it is a big hit. When the jackpot is notified, a jackpot game is played. A special background image is displayed during the jackpot game. After the jackpot game, the game changes to the probability change game state again and returns to the standard background at the time of probability change. When the loss is notified, the background changes from the intense heat zone background to the standard background (the standard background at the time of probability change or the background of the normal gaming state when returning to the normal gaming state).

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect in the probability variation gaming state, and is a diagram illustrating a state in which a loss is notified after a specific effect.

  As shown in FIG. 7, as in FIG. 6, a suggestion image 55 as a hold image is displayed, and the suggestion image 55 moves to the fluctuation region 53 (FIGS. 7A to 7C). Then, the suggestion image 55 moves from the change area 53 to a predetermined area on the screen, and a specific effect is performed (FIG. 7D). Next, the suggestion image 55 fails to turn the background image (FIG. 7E), and the background image is not switched, and the loss is notified (FIG. 7F). Hereinafter, a specific effect in which the background image does not switch as a result as shown in FIG. 7 may be referred to as a specific effect (failure).

  In this way, when the reserved image changes to the suggestion image and the change of the special symbol related to the suggestion image starts, a specific effect using the suggestion image is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the specific effect is performed and the result of the specific effect is successful (the background image is switched), which may develop into a highly reliable effect. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the specific effect is performed and the result of the specific effect fails (the background image cannot be switched), and the loss may be notified.

  Note that an effect in which a reserved image changes to a suggestion image may be referred to as a “suggestion effect”.

  In the present embodiment, the effect time of the specific effect is, for example, 3 seconds. In other words, the suggestion image is used to effect whether or not the background image is switched to the intense heat zone background, and the background image is not switched or the background image is switched to the intense heat zone background after 3 seconds.

  Here, the variation time of the special symbol in the probability variation gaming state will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a probability variation loss variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss in the probability variation gaming state.

  The variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol is a variation that prescribes a variation pattern random number (described later) acquired when the game ball wins the start opening (11 or 12) and conditions for determining the variation pattern. It is determined based on the pattern table. The ROM 102 of the game control unit 100 stores a plurality of variation pattern tables that differ depending on the gaming state and whether or not a big hit. In the ROM 102, for example, a probability variation jackpot variation pattern table used when it is determined that the jackpot is in the probability variation gaming state, and a probability variation reach variation pattern table used when it is determined that there is a loss in the probability variation gaming state and there is a reach. And a probability-change-time-loss-change pattern table used when it is determined that there is a loss and no reach in the probability-change gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the probability variation loss pattern table includes a variation pattern P <b> 101 and a variation pattern P <b> 102 that are selected when the second special symbol determination number of suspensions (special 2 suspension number) is 1 or more. It is. Further, the loss variation pattern table at the time of probability change includes a variation pattern P103 that is selected when the second special symbol determination hold number (special 2 hold number) is zero.

  The variation pattern P101 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 2 seconds, and is selected when the variation pattern random number Rh has a value of 0 to 89. The variation pattern P102 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 4 seconds, and is selected when the variation pattern random number Rh has a value of 90 to 99. The variation pattern random number Rh is a random number for determining the variation pattern, and varies in the range of 0 to 99.

  The variation pattern P103 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 12 seconds, and is selected when the variation pattern random number Rh is a value from 0 to 99.

  8 is a value of U2, which will be described later, and is a value of U2 when a variation pattern is selected. Although details will be described later, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the right of the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are reserved, the right of the second special symbol determination is preferentially digested. . For example, if two rights for the first special symbol determination are reserved and two rights for the second special symbol determination are reserved, the special 2 reservation number is subtracted from 2 to 1 at the start of the change of the special symbol. The In this case, since the number of special 2 holds when the variation pattern is selected is “1”, the variation pattern P101 or the variation pattern P102 is selected based on the table shown in FIG. Then, the second special symbol is changed with the selected change pattern. Also, for example, when two rights for the first special symbol determination are reserved and one right for the second special symbol determination is reserved, the number of special 2 reservations is changed from 1 to 0 at the start of the change of the special symbol. Subtracted. Therefore, since the special 2 reserved number at the time of selecting the variation pattern is “0”, the variation pattern P103 is selected, and the variation of the second special symbol is performed by the variation pattern P103. That is, when the right of the second special symbol determination is preferentially digested when the right of the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination is reserved, regardless of the number of the first special symbol determination pending, The variation pattern of the second special symbol is determined according to the number of reserved special symbol determinations. Thus, when the right for the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination is held, if the start condition (elapse of a predetermined time after the special symbol is stopped, elapse of a predetermined time after the jackpot game is finished) is held Is subtracted to determine the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the variation of the special symbol is started with the determined variation pattern.

  When the special 2 reservation number is “0”, the variation time may vary depending on the range of the variation pattern random number. For example, when the special 2 hold number is “0”, when the fluctuation pattern random number Rh is 0 to 89, a fluctuation pattern of 12 seconds is selected, and when the fluctuation pattern random number Rh is 90 to 99, 10 is set. A variation pattern of seconds may be selected.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the variation pattern of the second special symbol is determined using the variation pattern table illustrated in FIG. 8.

  When a game ball wins at the second starting port 12, a fluctuation pattern random number Rh is acquired at the time of winning, and is held as a right of second special symbol determination. As shown in FIG. 9, for example, the hold 52a and the hold 52b are held as the right for the second special symbol determination. Specifically, it is assumed that 50 is stored as the variation pattern random number Rh when winning the game ball corresponding to the hold 52a, and 28 is stored as the variation pattern random number Rh when winning the game ball corresponding to the hold 52b.

  When the change of the special symbol related to the hold 52a is started, the special 2 hold number at the start of the change is “1”. Therefore, using the table shown in FIG. 8, 2 seconds corresponding to the change pattern random number “50” is used. The fluctuation pattern P101 is selected. Next, when the change of the special symbol related to the hold 52b is started, the special 2 hold number at the start of the change is “0”, so the change pattern random number “28” is supported using the table shown in FIG. The 12-second fluctuation pattern P103 is selected.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating another example in which the variation pattern of the second special symbol is determined using the variation pattern table illustrated in FIG. 8.

  As shown in FIG. 10, it is assumed that 92 is stored as the variation pattern random number Rh when winning the game ball corresponding to the hold 52a, and 98 is stored as the variation pattern random number Rh when winning the game ball corresponding to the hold 52b. .

  When the change of the special symbol related to the hold 52a is started, the special 2 hold number at the start of the change is “1”. Therefore, 4 seconds corresponding to the change pattern random number “92” using the table shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern P102 is selected. Next, when the change of the special symbol related to the hold 52b is started, the special 2 hold number at the start of the change is “0”, so the change pattern random number “98” is supported using the table shown in FIG. The 12-second fluctuation pattern P103 is selected.

  Here, the above-mentioned suggestion effect (display of the suggestion image as the reserved image) and execution control of the specific effect will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating execution control of suggestion effects.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, when a game ball wins the second starting port 12 during the change of the special symbol, various random numbers such as a jackpot random number and a variation pattern random number Rh are acquired and stored as the hold 52a. At this time, a pre-determination such as whether or not a big hit is made is performed on the hold 52a based on the acquired random number. Execution control of suggestion effects is performed according to the result of the prior determination. For example, when the hold 52a is lost and the obtained variation pattern random number Rh is, for example, “36”, the change pattern when the special symbol related to the hold 52a is changed is as shown in FIG. 2 seconds or 12 seconds. If a variation pattern of 2 seconds is selected at the start of variation of the special symbol related to the hold 52a, the specific effect cannot be performed during the variation of the special symbol because the rendering time of the specific rendering is 3 seconds. . Also, if a variation pattern of 12 seconds is selected at the start of the variation of the special symbol related to the hold 52a, a specific effect can be performed, but when the game ball is won, the second special symbol determination at the start of variation is performed. The number of holds is not fixed. For this reason, when a game ball is won, it cannot be determined whether the actual special symbol variation time is 2 seconds or 12 seconds. Therefore, when the game ball is won, no suggestion effect suggesting a specific effect is performed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11 (B), a game ball wins the second starting port 12 during the special symbol change, and the hold 52b is put on hold. At this time, a prior determination is made for the hold 52b. For example, when the hold 52b is lost and the obtained variation pattern random number Rh is, for example, “96”, the change pattern when the special symbol related to the hold 52b is changed is 4 seconds or 12 seconds. Become. If the variation pattern of 4 seconds is selected at the start of variation of the special symbol related to the hold 52b, the specific effect can be performed during the variation of the special symbol because the rendering time of the specific rendering is 3 seconds. . Further, even if a 12-second variation pattern is selected at the start of variation of the special symbol related to the hold 52b, the specific rendering is performed during the variation of the special symbol because the rendering time of the specific rendering is 3 seconds. I can. Therefore, when the obtained variation pattern random number Rh is “96”, since the time for performing the specific effect is secured, the suggestion effect that suggests the specific effect is performed.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern random number Rh is “96”, for example, it is determined whether or not the specific effect is to be performed, and when it is determined that the specific effect is to be performed, the suggestion effect is performed. In the present embodiment, as the suggestion effect, an effect of changing the reserved image 52a to the suggestion image is performed. And when it determines with performing a specific effect in prior determination with respect to the hold | maintenance 52b, a specific effect is performed according to the fluctuation | variation of the special symbol which concerns on the hold 52b. The specific effect performed here is an effect in which failure is reported as a result, and as shown in FIG. 7, after the effect whether or not the background image is switched using the suggestion image, the background image is not switched. Production.

  As described above, when the reserved image changes to the suggestion image, the specific effect is performed when the special symbol related to the reserved image changes. Even if the reserved image does not change to the suggestion image, the specific effect may be performed.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the relationship between the variation time of the special symbol and the effect time.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, when the second special symbol is changed with the fluctuation pattern P102 having a fluctuation time of 4 seconds, the specific effect is started in response to the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol, and the failure is notified after 3 seconds. The One second later, the second special symbol stops. Also, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the second special symbol is changed in the fluctuation pattern P103 with the fluctuation time of 12 seconds, the specific effect is started in response to the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol, and the failure occurs after 3 seconds. Informed. Nine seconds later, an effect of variably displaying the decorative symbol 51 is performed until the second special symbol stops. Also, as shown in FIG. 12C, when a jackpot or a specific reach variation pattern is selected, a specific effect is started according to the variation of the second special symbol, and success is notified after three seconds ( The background will switch to a hot zone background). After that, a high-reliability effect is performed to notify whether or not it is a big hit. In this way, the effect time of the specific effect is 3 seconds regardless of whether the variation time is 4 seconds, 12 seconds, or a longer variation time. In addition, when a jackpot or a specific reach variation pattern is selected, a lottery of whether or not to execute the specific effect may be performed, and the execution of the specific effect may be controlled according to the lottery result.

  As described above, in this embodiment, there are a variation pattern of 2 seconds or 12 seconds and a variation pattern of 4 seconds or 12 seconds as the variation pattern of the loss in the probability variation gaming state. When the special 2 hold number is 0, the 12-second variation pattern is selected for the 2-second or 12-second variation pattern, and the 12-second variation pattern is selected even for the 4-second variation pattern. When the value of the fluctuation pattern random number Rh acquired at the time of winning the game ball is a value that can select a fluctuation pattern of 4 seconds, a suggestion effect suggesting a specific effect is performed. Therefore, even when the variation time varies depending on the number of special 2 holds, the suggestion effect and the specific effect can be performed.

[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. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main processing executed by the game control unit 100. The game control unit 100 repeats a series of processes shown in FIG. 13 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. 13 and subsequent figures is performed by the CPU 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and normal symbol random numbers (step S1). Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot or a loss. The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (jackpot symbol) 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. As described above, the variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern (variation time) when the special symbol is variably displayed. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether the normal symbol lottery is won or lost. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal design random number vary within a predetermined range, and are incremented by “1” every time the process of step S1 is performed. In step S1, when each random number reaches a preset maximum value, each random number is reset.

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

  Subsequent to step S2, the CPU 101 executes a gate switch (SW) process (step S3). In the gate switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114, 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 performs a special prize opening process for opening / closing the special prize opening 13A or 13B 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. Execute (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 in detail later 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 of the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 13A or 13B, and the normal winning port 14, the number corresponding to the winning place Pay out the prize balls. For example, the CPU 101 pays out three prize balls when a game ball wins the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12, and 10 prize balls when a game ball wins the big prize opening 13A. When a game ball wins a prize winning opening 13B, 10 prize balls are paid 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. 14, the details of the start port switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, 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. . Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the acquired jackpot random number, or determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number. 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 executes a pre-determination process using various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 by the process of step S210 (step S211). Here, as in step S205, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the acquired jackpot random number, or determines the variation pattern based on the acquired variation pattern random number. Details of the prior determination process in step S211 will be described later. Next, the CPU 101 sets a hold command including pre-determination information indicating the result of the pre-determination process in step S211 in the RAM 103 (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.

  In step S205, the same pre-determination process as in step S211 may be performed.

(Preliminary judgment processing)
Next, the prior determination process in step S211 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart of the preliminary determination process in step S211 of FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the details of the prior determination process for the right of the second special symbol determination will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is a probability variation gaming state (step S221). If the game state is a probabilistic game state (step S221: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game is a jackpot based on the acquired jackpot random number (step S222). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game is a big hit using a probability change middle jackpot determination table for determining whether or not the jackpot is in the probability changing gaming state.

  If it is determined that the jackpot (step S222: YES), the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern based on the probability variation jackpot variation pattern table (step S223). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the obtained variation pattern random number from a plurality of variation patterns included in the probability variation jackpot variation pattern table. The variation pattern table includes a variation pattern capable of performing an effect including the specific effect (success) described above and a highly reliable effect that finally notifies the jackpot.

  On the other hand, when it determines with not being a big hit (step S222: NO), CPU101 performs reach determination (step S224). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a reach based on the acquired reach random number. If the CPU 101 determines that there is a reach (step S225: YES), the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern based on the reach variation pattern table at the probability variation (step S226). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the obtained variation pattern random number from a plurality of variation patterns included in the probability variation reach variation pattern table. The probability variation reach variation pattern table includes a variation pattern capable of performing an effect including the above-described specific effect (success) and a high-reliability effect that finally notifies a loss.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no reach (step S225: NO), the CPU 101 performs a loss variation pattern determination process during probability change (step S227). Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 16, the details of the loss variation pattern determination process during probability variation will be described.

  FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart of the loss variation pattern determination process during probability change in step S227 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the obtained variation pattern random number Rh is in the range of 0 to 89 (step S231). When the variation pattern random number is in the range of 0 to 89 (step S231: YES), the CPU 101 sets the first command in the RAM 103 (step S232). The first command is a command indicating a fluctuation pattern P101 of 2 seconds or a fluctuation pattern P103 of 12 seconds. That is, the first command is a command indicating that the variation time when the special symbol determination right suspended is digested and the special symbol is variably displayed is 2 seconds or 12 seconds.

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation pattern random number is not in the range of 0 to 89 (step S231: NO), that is, if the fluctuation pattern random number is 90 to 99, the CPU 101 sets the second command in the RAM 103 (step S233). The second command is a command indicating a fluctuation pattern P102 of 4 seconds or a fluctuation pattern P103 of 12 seconds. In other words, the second command is a command indicating that the variation time when the special symbol determination right suspended is digested and the special symbol is variably displayed is 4 seconds or 12 seconds. In other words, the second command indicates that a fluctuation time of at least 4 seconds is secured at the present time as a fluctuation time when the special symbol related to the current hold is changed.

  The first command or the second command set in step S232 or step S233 is included in the hold command and transmitted to the effect control unit 130. After the process of step S232 or step S233, the CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 15, when the CPU 101 determines that it is not currently in the probability variation gaming state (step S <b> 221: NO), it performs a normal time determination process (step S <b> 228). In the normal determination process, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table and the variation pattern random number in the same manner as the above-described process at the time of probability change in the normal gaming state. Specifically, in the case of jackpot, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the normal jackpot fluctuation pattern table. In the case of a loss, the presence / absence of reach is determined. When it is determined that there is a reach, the variation pattern is determined based on the normal reach variation pattern table. When it is determined that there is no reach, the variation pattern is determined based on the normal-time loss variation pattern table.

  After performing the processing of step S223, step S226, step S227, or step S228, the CPU 101 stores information indicating the determination result of whether or not the big hit and the determination result of the variation pattern in the RAM 103 (step S229). The information is included in the hold command and transmitted to the effect control unit 130. For example, when the variation pattern is determined in advance in step S223 or step S226, a hold command including information on the variation pattern is transmitted. When the first command or the second command is set in step S227, a hold command including the set command and a determination result as to whether or not the jackpot is transmitted. Thus, the process of FIG. 15 ends.

  As described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability variation gaming state, a preliminary determination is made for the reservation of the right of the second special symbol determination, and the variation pattern of the reservation is determined. In the jackpot variation pattern and the reach variation pattern, the variation time of the second special symbol does not vary depending on the number of suspensions, so information indicating the variation pattern determined in advance is included in the suspension command, and the effect control unit 130 Sent to. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern changes depending on the number of holds. For this reason, when it is determined that there is a loss and no reach in the prior determination, the first command or the second command different from the information indicating the variation pattern is included in the hold command and transmitted to the effect control unit 130. Is done.

[Gate switch processing by game control unit 100]
FIG. 17 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 is “based on whether or not a detection signal from the gate switch 114 (ON signal indicating that the gate switch 114 is“ ON ”) is input. It is determined whether or not “ON” is set (step S301).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 is turned “ON” (step S301: YES), the normal symbol determination hold number G stored in the RAM 103 is equal to the normal symbol determination maximum hold number Gmax (for example, 4 ) Is determined (step S302).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number G is less than the maximum hold number Gmax (step S302: YES), the CPU 101 updates the hold number G to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S303). A normal symbol random number used for symbol determination is acquired and stored in the RAM 103 (step S304). Note that a pre-determination process may be performed on the normal symbol random number stored in step S204 in the same manner as in step S205, and the result of the pre-determination process may be transmitted to the effect control unit 130 as a normal symbol hold command. .

[Special symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process of step S4 in FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether a special game (during a big hit game) is in progress based on information stored in the RAM 103, for example (step S401). If it is determined that a special game is being played (step S401: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S451). Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S404 in FIG. 18, the jackpot 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. When the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (when the probability variation gaming flag is “ON”), the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than in the normal gaming state. Specifically, in the normal gaming state, the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit using a normal time big hit determination table in which a random value indicating a big hit is stored. In the case of the probable gaming state, the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit using the probable big hit determination table. The probability variation jackpot determination table stores a random number indicating a larger jackpot than the normal jackpot determination table.

  On the other hand, when determining whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S406 in FIG. 18, 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 S451: 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 S452). 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 S453).

  In addition, it may be configured such that a jackpot advantageous to the player is more easily selected when the second special symbol determination is performed than when the first special symbol determination is performed. For example, if there are 16 round jackpots and 4 round jackpots as the types of jackpots, the case where the second special symbol determination is determined to be a jackpot than the case where the first special symbol determination is determined to be a jackpot, The jackpot symbol indicating the 16-round jackpot game may be easily selected.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S451 that it is not a big hit (step S451: 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 S454).

  After the process of step S453 or the process of step S454, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination process and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 18, 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. 20, the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is currently in the probability variation gaming state (step S461). When it is in the probability variation gaming state, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 is a jackpot (step S462).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination process in step S407 (step S462: YES), the CPU 101 sets a probability change jackpot variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S463). For example, the probability variation jackpot variation pattern table stores variation patterns such as variation times of 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, and 120 seconds as variation patterns for jackpots. The probability variation jackpot variation pattern table includes a variation pattern capable of executing an effect including the specific effect.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot determination process in step S407 is not a big hit (step S462: NO), that is, when it is determined that the jackpot determination process in step S407 is lost, the CPU 101 performs reach determination (step S464). In the reach determination, 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 advance in the ROM 102. Based on the determination result, the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a reach (step S465).

  If the CPU 101 determines that there is a reach (step S465: YES), the CPU 101 sets a probability change time reach variation pattern table (step S466). In the probability variation reach variation pattern table, variation patterns such as variation times of 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, and 120 seconds are stored as variation patterns. The probability variation reach variation pattern table includes a variation pattern capable of executing an effect including the specific effect.

  If the CPU 101 determines that there is no reach (step S465: NO), the CPU 101 sets a probability variation loss variation pattern table (step S467). As shown in FIG. 8, the probability variation loss variation pattern table includes variation patterns with variation times of 2 seconds, 4 seconds, and 12 seconds. That is, when the number of holdings U2 of the second special symbol determination right is 1 or more, the fluctuation pattern P101 with a fluctuation time of 2 seconds and the fluctuation pattern P102 with a fluctuation time of 4 seconds, and when the number of holdings U2 is 0 The selected variation pattern P103 with a variation time of 12 seconds is included in the probability variation variation variation pattern table. When the first special symbol varies in the probability variation gaming state, the number of holds U2 becomes 0, and therefore the variation pattern P103 having a variation time of 12 seconds is selected. When the first special symbol varies in the probability variation gaming state, a variation pattern having a long variation time (for example, 15 seconds) different from the variation pattern P103 may be selected.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the game state is not the probability variation gaming state (step S461: NO), the CPU 101 performs a normal variation pattern table setting process (step S468). Here, in the normal gaming state, the variation pattern table is set in the same manner as the above-described processing at the time of probability change. Specifically, in the case of jackpot, a normal jackpot variation pattern table is set. In the case of a loss, the presence / absence of reach is determined. When it is determined that there is a reach, a normal-time reach fluctuation pattern table is set, and when it is determined that there is no reach, a normal-time loss fluctuation pattern table is set. In the normal-time loss variation pattern table, for example, a variation pattern with a variation time of 8 seconds selected when the number of retained U1 for the first special symbol determination is less than 3 and a number of when the number of retained is 3 or more are selected. A fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 2 seconds may be included. When a variation pattern is selected using this normal-time loss variation pattern table, a variation pattern is selected according to the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol determination regardless of the number of holdings U2 of the second special symbol determination. When a variation pattern is selected using the normal-time loss variation pattern table, the variation pattern is determined according to the total number of reservations of the number of reservations U1 for the first special symbol determination and the number of reservations U2 for the second special symbol determination. It may be selected.

  After the process of step S463, step S466, step S467, or step S468, the CPU 101 performs a variation pattern random number determination process (step S469). Specifically, in step S469, 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 in step S2 together with the above jackpot random number. A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number. For example, when the probability variation loss variation pattern table is set, the variation pattern is determined according to the value of U2. Specifically, when U2 is “0”, the fluctuation pattern P103 with a fluctuation time of 12 seconds is determined, and when U2 is not “0”, the fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 2 seconds is determined according to the fluctuation pattern random number. The pattern P101 or the fluctuation pattern P102 with a fluctuation time of 4 seconds is determined.

  In this way, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the variation pattern random number acquired in step S2 and the set variation pattern table. The determined variation pattern is set in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S470). After the process of step S468, the CPU 101 ends the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20, and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 18, following the process of step S <b> 408, the CPU 101 indicates the symbol setting information set by the process of step S <b> 407, the variation pattern setting information set by the process of step S <b> 408, and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A special symbol variation start command including information and the like is generated and set in the RAM 103 (step S409). The special symbol variation start command is a command for instructing execution of the effect accompanying the special symbol variation display, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG.

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

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

  If the CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S412: YES), the CPU 101 sets a special symbol variation stop command for notifying that the variation display of the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 103 (step S413), and step S410. The variation display of the special symbol started in the process 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 special symbol variation stop command set in step S413 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process in step S9 in 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 in step S5 in FIG. 13 is executed.

[Processing during stop by game control unit 100]
Next, the stop process in step S416 in FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 21, 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 in accordance with the result of the jackpot determination process. This 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 (13A or 13B) 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 processing executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 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. Here, if it is determined that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S501: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

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

  When the CPU 101 determines that the reserved number G is “1” or more (step S503: YES), the CPU 101 updates the reserved number G to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S504), and executes normal symbol random number determination processing. (Step S505). Specifically, the normal symbol random number acquired in the process of step S3 in response to the game ball passing through the 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. In the normal gaming state, the probability that the result of the normal symbol determination is a win is 1/10, for example, whereas in the auxiliary gaming state, the probability that the win is 9/10.

  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, 12 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 normally includes information on the symbol set in step S507, step S509 or step S510 and information indicating the variation time of the normal symbol set in step S512 or step S513. A symbol change start command is set in the RAM 103 (step S514). This normal symbol variation start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 of FIG.

  Subsequent to step S514, the CPU 101 starts normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display 45 (step S515), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display (step S516). The symbol processing ends.

  On the other hand, when 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 S517). Specifically, based on whether or not the elapsed time when measurement is started by the process of step S516 has reached the normal symbol change time set by the process of step S512 or step S513, the change display of the normal symbol is displayed. It is determined whether or not the end timing has come. If it is determined that the end timing has not come (step S517: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol variation display end timing has come (step S517: YES), the CPU 101 sets a normal symbol variation stop command in the RAM 103 (step S518). The normal symbol variation stop command set in the process of step S518 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 of FIG.

  Subsequent to step S518, the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display 45 (step S519). 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 S519, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the process of step S516 (step S520). Then, similarly to step S506, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S521). If it is determined that the win is a win (step S521: YES), the auxiliary flag is set to “ON”. Set (step S522). When the auxiliary flag is set to “ON”, the electric tulip 17 is activated in the electric tulip process described later.

  After the process of step S522, when it determines with NO by the process of step S517, or when it determines with NO by the process of step S521, CPU101 complete | finishes the normal symbol process of FIG.

[Big prize opening process by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the details of the big prize opening process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 23 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S481. When the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening is being performed (step S602).

  If it is during opening (step S602: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S603). If the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the CPU 101 sets “0” to R according to the result of the jackpot determination process, and also sets the value of Rmax and the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13A or 13B. Etc. are set (step S604).

  Here, depending on the jackpot symbol, the value of Rmax and the special winning opening to be opened are different. For example, in the case of a certain jackpot symbol, Rmax is set to 16, and the big prize opening 13B is opened. In the case of another jackpot symbol, Rmax is set to 4, and the special winning opening 13A is opened.

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

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

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

  Here, the round end condition is that, for example, 30 seconds have passed since the start of the control for opening the big prize opening in this round in step S606, or the opening control for the big prize opening in this round is started in step S606. This is because the number of winning game balls won afterwards has reached a predetermined value. When any one of the two conditions is satisfied, the CPU 101 determines that the round end condition is satisfied.

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

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

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

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

  If NO is determined in the process of step S601, NO is determined in the process of step S611, NO is determined in the process of step S617, NO is determined in the process of step S610, NO is determined in the process of step S603. If it is determined, if the process of step S614 is executed, or if the process of step S619 is executed, the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process shown in FIG.

[Game state setting process by game control unit 100]
Next, the gaming state setting process in step S618 of FIG. 23 will be described. FIG. 24 is a detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process in step S618 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 101 sets the probability variation game flag to ON (step S631). Subsequently, the CPU 101 sets, for example, “70” as the high probability remaining game count X (step S632). Note that ON / OFF of the probability variation game flag may be set according to the type of jackpot symbol.

  After the process of step S632, the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to ON (step S633). Thereafter, the CPU 101 sets, for example, “70” as the auxiliary game remaining count J (step S634).

  When the process of step S634 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. 13 will be described. FIG. 25 is a detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG.

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

  When determining that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702). Here, when it is determined that the electric tulip 17 is not in operation (step S702: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the long tulip is achieved based on the symbol set in step S509 or step S510 (step S702). S703).

  When it is determined that it is per long opening (step S703: 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 S707).

  When it is determined that it is not per long opening (step S703: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the auxiliary gaming state by determining whether or not the auxiliary gaming flag is ON. Is determined (step S704).

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the auxiliary gaming state (step S704: NO), as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second starting port 12 for 0.1 second is performed once in the RAM 103. Set (step S705).

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

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

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

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

[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. 26 is a flowchart showing details of processing performed in the effect control unit 130. In the following, the processing shown in FIGS. 26 to 29 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. 26 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption.

  The effect control unit 130 executes command reception 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. Details of the command reception 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.

  Then, the effect control unit 130 transmits the command generated in step S1001 to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 (step S1003). Further, the effect control unit 130 transmits a command (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. Above, the process shown in FIG. 26 is complete | finished.

[Command reception processing by effect control unit 130]
Hereinafter, the command reception process executed in the effect control unit 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a detailed flowchart of the command reception 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 effect process (step S1302).

  In the process of step S1302, the effect control unit 130 makes a preliminary determination based on the information included in the hold command, and controls the execution of the suggestive effect based on the result of the preliminary determination. Details of the advance determination effect process in step S1302 will be described later.

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

  When the change start command is received (step S1303: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the change start command process (step S1304). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines and executes the content of the variation effect performed in accordance with the variation of the special symbol based on the variation pattern included in the variation start command of the special symbol. The variation effect is an effect including a variation display of the decorative symbol 51. Details of the change start command processing will be described later. The effect control unit 130 may execute an effect performed in accordance with the change of the normal symbol in response to receiving the normal symbol change start command.

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

  When the change stop command is received (step S1305: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a change effect end process (step S1306). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 ends the effect started in step S1304.

  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 and executes the contents of the opening effect and the jackpot effect according to the type of the jackpot.

  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 and executing an ending effect to be performed when the jackpot game ends.

  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.

[Pre-decision effect processing]
Hereinafter, the prior determination effect process by the effect control unit 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a detailed flowchart of the advance determination effect process in step S1302 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the effect control unit 130 analyzes the advance determination information included in the received hold command (step S1321). Here, the hold command transmitted according to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is analyzed. As a result of the analysis, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the second command is included in the prior determination information (step S1322). The second command is a command set in the above-described loss variation pattern determination process during probability change by the game control unit 100 described above.

  When it is determined that the second command is included in the prior determination information (step S1322: YES), the effect control unit 130 performs a specific effect determination process (step S1323). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 performs a lottery using an effect random number for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect, thereby changing the second special symbol related to the received hold command. At this time, it is determined whether or not to perform the specific effect.

  As a result of the specific effect determination process, when it is determined that a specific effect is to be performed (step S1324: YES), the effect control unit 130 stores information indicating that it is determined to perform the specific effect in the RAM 133, and the received hold command A suggestion image as a reserved image corresponding to is set (step S1325).

  On the other hand, when it determines with a 2nd command not being included (step S1322: NO), the production control part 130 determines whether a 1st command is included in prior determination information (step S1326). If it is determined that the first command is included in the prior determination information (step S1326: YES), the effect control unit 130 next executes the process of step S1328.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined that the first command is included in the pre-determination information (step S1326: NO), the effect control unit 130 performs a hold image display mode determination process (step S1327). The process of step S1327 is performed when the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table other than the probability variation variation pattern table in the probability variation gaming state, or in the normal gaming state. In step S1327, production control unit 130 determines the display mode of the hold image based on the advance determination information. As the display mode of the reserved image determined in step S1327, there are a normal display mode, a display mode having a different color from the normal mode, the suggestion image, and the like. For example, in the case of the probability variation gaming state, when the variation pattern included in the advance determination information is a specific variation pattern, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform the specific effect and performs the specific effect. If it is determined, the suggestion image is determined as the reserved image.

  If NO is determined in step S1324, if the process of step S1325 is performed, if YES is determined in step S1326, or if the process of step S1327 is performed, the effect control unit 130 displays the hold image ( Step S1328). Specifically, when the suggestion image is set as the hold image in step S1325, the suggestion image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. In addition, the effect control unit 130 displays the hold image in the display mode determined in step S1327.

  Note that the change to the display mode determined in step S1325 or step S1327 may be performed at a predetermined timing after the reserved image in the normal display mode is displayed. For example, in accordance with the winning of the game ball at the start opening, a reserved image in the normal display mode is displayed, and in response to the start of the next special symbol variation, the display mode of the displayed held image is determined in advance. The display mode may be changed based on the result.

  After the process of step S1328, the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Variation start command processing]
Hereinafter, the variation start command processing by the effect control unit 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a detailed flowchart of the change start command process in step S1304 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the production control unit 130 analyzes the received special symbol variation start command (step S1331). Here, the effect control unit 130 determines whether the special symbol determination result is a big hit, a variation pattern, or the like based on the variation start command.

  Next, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform a specific effect in the current special symbol variation (step S1332). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines that the specific effect is to be performed in the above-described pre-decision effect process, and if the current special symbol variation is a variation in which the specific effect is performed, judge.

  When it is determined that the specific effect is to be performed in the current special symbol variation (step S1332: YES), the effect control unit 130 determines whether the variation pattern is a variation pattern of 4 seconds or 12 seconds (step S1333). When the variation pattern is a variation pattern of 4 seconds or 12 seconds, the effect control unit 130 executes a variation effect including a specific effect (failure) (step S1334). When the variation pattern is not the variation pattern of 4 seconds or 12 seconds, the effect control unit 130 executes the variation effect including the specific effect (success) (step S1335).

  On the other hand, when it determines with not performing a specific effect (step S1332: NO), the effect control part 130 performs another effect (step S1336). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines and executes the content of the change effect based on the change pattern.

  When the process of step S1334, step S1335, or step S1336 is executed, the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the obtained variation pattern random number is within a predetermined range (Rh = 90 to 99) in the prior determination process by the game control unit 100, a variation time of at least 4 seconds is secured. Is included in the hold command and transmitted to the effect control unit 130. In the production control unit 130, when the second command is received, at least 4 seconds of fluctuation time is secured in the fluctuation of the special symbol related to the hold, so whether or not to execute the specific effect in the fluctuation related to the hold. Is determined in advance. When it determines with performing a specific production, the production control part 130 performs the suggestion production which suggests a specific production as an production based on prior judgment. Specifically, the effect control unit 130 changes the hold image corresponding to the hold to a suggestion image that is a predetermined character.

  On the other hand, in the preliminary determination process by the game control unit 100, when the obtained variation pattern random number is not in the predetermined range, the first command indicating that the variation time of the special symbol is 2 seconds or 12 seconds is included in the hold command. To the effect control unit 130. When receiving the first command, the effect control unit 130 does not determine to execute the specific effect. That is, when the obtained variation pattern random number is not in the predetermined range, there is a possibility that the specific effect cannot be executed during the variation of the special symbol related to the suspension at the time when the special symbol determination right is suspended. For this reason, when the first command is received, the effect control unit 130 determines that the specific effect is not executed, and does not perform the suggestion effect.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, even when the variation time varies depending on the number of holdings at the start of variation of the special symbol, depending on the value of the variation pattern random number acquired, the variation time capable of executing the specific effect is ensured. Therefore, whether or not to execute the specific effect can be determined in advance, and the suggestion effect can be performed.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, a preliminary determination is made according to the winning of a game ball to the second start port 12 in the probability variation gaming state, and the suggestion effect and the specific effect are controlled based on the result of the preliminary determination. . In other embodiments, the same processing may be performed in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 11 in the normal gaming state or the probability variation gaming state. Further, the same processing may be performed in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 in the normal gaming state.

  In another embodiment, for example, in the normal gaming state, the variation time may be shortened depending on the number of reserved special symbol determinations. For example, if the result of the special symbol determination is a loss and there is no reach, and the number of reserved special symbol determinations is less than 3, 8 seconds (4 seconds or 12 seconds may be selected as the loss variation pattern. ) Is selected, and when the number of holds is 3 or more, the variation time may be shortened from 8 seconds to 2 seconds. In this case, it may be determined whether or not the specific effect can be executed in consideration of shortening of the variation time, and the suggestion effect may be performed according to the determination result. For example, a variation pattern random number range (first range) in which the variation time is shortened to 2 seconds depending on the number of holdings, and a variation pattern random number range (second range) in which the variation time is shortened to 4 seconds depending on the number of suspensions And may be determined in advance. When the variation pattern random number acquired at the time of winning the winning opening is in the second range, since the variation time of the special symbol is secured at least 4 seconds, it can be determined that the specific effect can be executed at the time of winning, Suggestion production can be performed. On the other hand, when the obtained variation pattern random number is in the first range, the variation time may be shortened to 2 seconds, so it may be determined that the specific effect is not executed. Alternatively, in the case of loss and no reach, a range of variation pattern random numbers whose variation time is shortened by the number of holds and a range of variation pattern random numbers whose variation time is not shortened by the number of suspensions may be determined in advance.

  In the above embodiment, the high-reliability effect (the effect in which the intense heat zone background is displayed) performed after the specific effect (success) is performed in one special symbol change. In another embodiment, the high reliability effect may be performed over a variation of a plurality of special symbols. In this case, the gaming machine determines whether to perform the high-reliability effect and the period of the high-reliability effect based on the result of the prior determination. Specifically, the gaming machine performs the above-mentioned specific effect in a special symbol change that is made prior to the jackpot or the holding of a specific change pattern as the final change, and the background is set to the background of the intense heat zone as a result of the specific effect. Change. The gaming machine suggests the specific effect by changing the reserved image corresponding to the change in the special symbol in which the specific effect is performed to the suggestion image.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the 2nd special symbol was changed preferentially rather than the 1st special symbol. In another embodiment, the first special symbol or the second special symbol may be changed in the order of winning of the game balls at the start opening. In this case, even in the normal game state, similarly to the first start port 11, the second start port 12 is configured such that a game ball can be won, and the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 play games. A sorting member that sorts the game balls may be arranged on the upstream side where the balls flow down. The distribution member may be configured to distribute the game balls to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 according to time (for example, the distribution member operates once every 0.5 seconds to perform the first operation). It may be distributed to the start port 11 or the second start port 12). Further, the distribution member may be configured to distribute game balls to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 alternately. In a gaming machine having a configuration in which a game ball can be awarded to the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 even in such a normal game state, a prior determination is made at the time of winning, and it is determined whether or not the specific effect can be executed. If it is determined that execution is possible, a suggestion effect may be performed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the suggestion effect was performed using the hold image. That is, the suggestion effect was performed by changing the reserved image to a suggestion image different from the normal one. In other embodiments, the suggestion effect may be performed not only by the reserved image but also by other methods. For example, a suggestion effect that suggests that a specific effect is performed may be performed using an image, a decorative design, a movable accessory for effect, or the like that is different from the reserved image.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the specific effect was performed using the suggestion image. In other embodiments, the specific effect may be performed using an image other than the suggestion image.

  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.

  When the start condition is satisfied, the gaming machine according to the present invention obtains acquisition means (S204, S210) for acquiring acquisition information, and whether or not to perform a special game based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means. Special game determination means (S407) for performing game determination, variation time determination means (S408) for determining a variation time of a symbol for reporting the result of the special game determination based on the acquired information, and a predetermined symbol In the display means (41, 42), the symbol display control for stopping and displaying the symbol according to the result of the special game determination after the variation time determined by the variation time determining unit has elapsed after the symbol is variably displayed. Means (S410, S414) and when the acquisition information is acquired by the acquisition means when the symbol is variably displayed, the acquisition information is stored and the special information is stored. A holding storage means (S204) for holding as a right for skill determination, wherein the fluctuation time determination means is configured to receive a first fluctuation time (2 seconds) when the acquisition means obtains the first information. ) Can be determined, and when the second information is acquired by the acquisition means, it is possible to determine a second variation time (4 seconds) longer than the first variation time. A specific effect execution means (S1334, S1335) for executing a specific effect that is longer than one fluctuation time and less than or equal to the second fluctuation time, and whether the acquired information stored in the hold storage means is the second information. Predetermining means (S211) for determining in advance and the design based on the second information on the condition that the acquired information is determined in advance by the prior determining means as the second information Before the fluctuation of When it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed by the specific effect determining unit (S1323) for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect, and the specific effect determining unit, the specific effect is executed before the execution of the specific effect. Suggesting effect executing means (S1325, S1328) for executing the suggesting effect to be suggested, and when the specific effect executing means is determined to execute the specific effect by the specific effect determining means, the second information The specific effect is executed in accordance with the variation of the symbol based on.

  According to the above configuration, when the second information that can determine the second variation time having a variation time longer than the specific effect is acquired, it is determined whether or not the specific effect is performed, and it is determined that the specific effect is performed. In this case, it is possible to perform a suggestion effect that suggests the specific effect, and to execute the specific effect without contradiction based on the result of the prior determination.

  In another configuration, when the first information is acquired, the variation time determination unit is configured such that the number of reserved rights stored in the reserved storage unit satisfies a predetermined condition (U2 is 1 or more). Determines the first variation time, determines the third variation time (12 seconds) when the number of the hold does not satisfy the predetermined condition, and when the second information is acquired, The second variation time is determined when the number of reservations satisfies the predetermined condition, while the fourth variation is the same as or different from the third variation time when the number of reservations does not satisfy the predetermined condition. A time (12 seconds or a time different from 12 seconds) is determined, and the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect during the variation of the symbol at the variable time determined by the variable time determining means. Good.

  According to the above configuration, even when the variation time can vary depending on the number of holds, when the second acquisition is acquired, the second variation time or the fourth variation time can be determined in advance. For this reason, it is possible to determine whether or not to perform the specific effect, and it is possible to perform the suggestion effect based on the result.

  In another configuration, the specific execution unit may perform an effect using an image equivalent to or related to the image used in the suggestion effect as the specific effect.

  For example, the specific effect may be performed using the same image as the suggestion image, or the specific effect may be performed using the character image represented by the suggestion image. Alternatively, the specific effect may be performed using an image of another character related to the character used for the suggestion effect.

  According to the said structure, a specific effect can be performed using the image used by the suggestion effect. Thereby, the player can recognize that the specific effect is intuitively performed by the suggestion image.

  In another configuration, the image processing apparatus further includes a hold image display unit (S1328) that displays a hold image corresponding to the acquired information stored in the hold storage unit, and the suggestion effect execution unit corresponds to the second information. The suggestion effect may be performed using the reserved image.

  According to the above configuration, the suggestion effect can be performed by the reserved image, and the player can recognize that the specific effect is performed in the variation of the symbol corresponding to the reserved image.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Liquid crystal display 11 1st starting port 12 2nd starting port 13 Big prize opening 26 Production button 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special symbol display 51 Decoration symbol 52 Reserved image 53 The fluctuation area 100 concerned Game control unit 101 CPU
103 RAM
130 Production control unit 131 CPU
133 RAM
140 Image sound control unit 150 Lamp control unit

Claims (1)

A game state setting means for setting any one of a plurality of game states including a specific game state;
When the acquisition condition is satisfied, an acquisition means for acquiring the acquisition information;
When the start condition is established, based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means, special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game;
Prior determination means for performing a prior determination as to whether or not to perform a special game based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means before the start condition is satisfied;
Based on the acquired information, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of a symbol for notifying the result of the special game determination;
In response to the establishment of the starting condition, after the symbols are variably displayed on the predetermined symbol display means based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, the symbols corresponding to the result of the special game determination are displayed. A symbol display control means for stopping display;
When the acquisition information is acquired by the acquisition means when the symbol is variably displayed, on-hold storage means for storing the acquisition information and holding it as the right for the special game determination;
An effect control means for controlling an effect performed in accordance with the variation of the symbol, and a gaming machine comprising:
The variation pattern determining means includes
The first variation pattern can be determined when the first information is acquired by the acquisition unit, and the second variation pattern can be determined when the acquisition unit acquires second information different from the first information. And when the third information different from the first information and the second information is acquired by the acquisition means, a third variation pattern can be determined,
The production control means includes
A normal performance executing means for executing a normal performance with a relatively low degree of expectation for the special game being performed;
A specific effect executing means for controlling a first specific effect that has a higher expectation for a special game being performed than the normal effect and a second specific effect that suggests that the first specific effect is performed;
A first specific effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the first specific effect when the acquired information is determined in advance by the prior determining means as the third information;
When it is determined that the acquired information is the second information, a second specific effect determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a second specific effect that suggests that the first specific effect is performed; Including
The first specific effect is an effect that can be executed when a specific game state is set by the game state setting means.
The second specific effect is an effect that can be executed when a specific game state is set by the game state setting means.
The specific effect executing means is
If the first specific effect determining means determines that the first specific effect is to be executed, the first specific effect suggests that the first specific effect is performed in the variation before the symbol variation based on the third information. Perform the second specific effect, execute the first specific effect after performing the second specific effect,
When it is determined by the second specific effect determination means that the second specific effect is suggested to suggest that the first specific effect is to be performed, the second specific effect is detected in the variation of the pattern based on the second information. Execute the first specific effect after the second specific effect,
A gaming machine in which it is notified that the special game is not performed in the variation of the symbol based on the second information.

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