JP6840613B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

In gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and rotating cylinder type gaming machines, there are some that selectively execute a plurality of effects having different execution conditions.
The following Patent Document 1 is exemplified as this type of gaming machine.

Patent Document 1 notifies different sound effects depending on whether the remaining time of the symbol variation display (variation display remaining time) being executed at the time when the game ball enters the start port is longer or shorter than a predetermined threshold value. This describes an effect that suggests to the player the degree of expectation that a big hit will occur as a result of the symbol variation display.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-137522

In the effect described in Patent Document 1, since one sound effect and the other sound effect are executed based on contradictory conditions, they are individually recognized by the player as independent events. Therefore, they are not closely related to each other, and there is room for improvement from the viewpoint of the effect of production.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a game machine for improving the effect of a plurality of independently independent effects.

According to the present invention, a random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number in at least a part of the case where the game ball enters the start port, and a random number acquired by the random number acquisition means when the symbol variation game is started. A winning / failing means for determining the winning / failing of a big hit game using the above, a holding means for holding a random number acquired by the random number acquiring means until it is used by the winning / failing determining means, and a part of a case where a symbol variation game is executed. in execution the symbol display control means for notifying the first effect and the second effect is a voice effect a common speaker operates each other physician as a specific result the winning of the jackpot gaming by stopping the specific symbol It includes a presentation control means for the said presentation control means of the previous SL identification result executes said second effect to determine informed in advance to be broadcast, when a non-winning in the jackpot game or the jackpot The first effect is executed for a predetermined period with a predetermined start condition that can be satisfied regardless of whether the game is successful or not, and the random number related to the symbol variation game in which the jackpot game is won is the start of the first effect. in no event specific to be held within the predetermined period even after that is, by initiating the termination to the second directing said first effect running, speech according to said first effect A game machine is provided in which the sound and the sound related to the second effect are continuously output from the speaker, and the execution of the second effect is limited to the specific case.

According to the present invention, there is provided a game machine for improving the effect of a plurality of effects that are independent of each other.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a figure which shows the LED group arranged in the region II shown in FIG. It is a top view which shows the operation button group arranged in region III shown in FIG. 1 and the periphery thereof. It is a figure which shows the game board installed in the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the main electrical composition of a game machine. It is a functional block diagram which shows the main control composition of a game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the processing at the time of entering a ball of a start port. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the symbol variation start processing. It is a time chart which compares the case where the first effect is executed and the case where the first effect and the second effect are executed. It is a time chart which compares the case where the first effect is executed and the case where the first effect and the second effect are executed. It is a time chart which compares the case where the first effect is executed and the case where the first effect and the second effect are executed. It is a time chart which compares the case where the first effect is executed and the case where the first effect and the second effect are executed.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. Further, in the following description, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", and "bottom" mean the game machine 10 on the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. ) Shall be designated.

<About the outline of the game machine 10>
First, the outline of the game machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 4 and 6.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the game machine 10.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board 50 installed in the game machine 10.
FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a main control configuration of the game machine 10.

The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko gaming machine, and includes a symbol display control means and an effect control means.

The symbol display control means notifies a specific result by displaying a specific symbol in a part of the case where the symbol variation game is executed. The symbol display control means in the present embodiment is realized by, for example, a symbol display control unit 150, an effect control unit 210, or the like.
Here, the "specific symbol" means a winning symbol (including a probabilistic winning symbol and a non-probable winning symbol) when the symbol is a specific symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92. ) And the out-of-order design is applicable. Alternatively, when the symbol is an effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 80, the "specific symbol" corresponds to a pattern alignment, a missed stitch (including a loose stitch and a missed reach), a so-called chance stitch, and the like.
When the "specific symbol" is a winning symbol or the symbols of the effect symbols are aligned, the condition necessary for the symbol display control means to notify the specific result (hereinafter referred to as a specific condition) is a random number for jackpot determination. It includes winning the winning / failing judgment using.
When the "specific symbol" is an out-of-order symbol or an out-of-order design of the effect symbol, the specific condition includes failing to win / fail judgment using a random number for jackpot determination.
When the "specific symbol" is a so-called chance eye, the specific condition includes the selection of an effect pattern using the chance eye.

The effect control means executes the first effect and the second effect, which are independent of each other. The effect control means in the present embodiment is realized by, for example, the effect control unit 210.
Here, "the first and second effects that are independent of each other" means that the player does not recall the relationship between the first and second effects that are individually recognized by the player. .. Specifically, in the following cases, the first effect and the second effect may be treated as being independent of each other.
(B) The devices that operate during each execution period are different.
(B) The ideas recalled from each production are contradictory (for example, the first production is "off-the-shelf rich production" and the second production is "big hit confirmation notification").

The effect control means can execute the first effect regardless of whether or not the specific condition is satisfied or whether or not the specific condition is satisfied. More specifically, the effect control means can execute the first effect over a predetermined period with a predetermined start condition that can be satisfied regardless of whether the specific condition is satisfied or not.
Here, in the configuration in which the predetermined start condition can be satisfied when the specific condition is not satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the first configuration), the predetermined start condition is satisfied at least in a part when the specific condition is not satisfied. It is synonymous with being possible. In addition, a configuration in which a predetermined start condition can be satisfied "regardless of whether or not the specific condition is satisfied" (hereinafter referred to as a second configuration) means that the predetermined start condition can be satisfied regardless of the success or failure of the specific condition. Is synonymous with. That is, since the predetermined start condition based on the first configuration and the predetermined start condition based on the second configuration cannot be the same condition, "when the specific condition is not satisfied or whether or not the specific condition is satisfied". The "predetermined start condition that can be satisfied regardless of the configuration" can be rephrased as either one of the predetermined start condition based on the first configuration and the predetermined start condition based on the second configuration.
Here, the "predetermined period" is at least a part of the period after the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and it is not always necessary that the time when the predetermined start condition is satisfied coincides with the start time of the predetermined period.
Here, "the first effect can be executed over a predetermined period" means that the first effect having continuity to the extent that the player can recognize it as a series of effects is executed in the predetermined period, and is not necessarily the case. It is not necessary for the player to recognize the first effect during the entire predetermined period. For example, a mode in which sound is intermittently output over a predetermined period (a mode in which sound is not output in a part of a predetermined period), or an effect image displayed over a predetermined period (including an effect symbol, a hold display, and a background display). ) Is included in the predetermined period and changes at a certain timing (a mode in which the content recognized as the effect by the player is limited to a part of the predetermined period) can also correspond to the first effect.

The effect control means can execute a second effect for notifying in advance that the specific result will be notified in at least a part of the case where the specific condition is satisfied.
Further, the effect control means is characterized in that the second effect is duplicated or continuously executed with respect to the first effect being executed in at least a part of the case where the specific condition is satisfied in the above-mentioned predetermined period. To do.
Here, "execution of the second effect in duplicate with respect to the first effect" means that at least each execution period overlaps in time. The devices that perform each effect may or may not be duplicated. Further, when the effect images related to each effect are displayed, the display areas in which the effect images are displayed may or may not overlap.
Here, "to continuously execute the second effect with respect to the first effect" means that each execution period is continuous in time. However, the interval between the execution periods does not have to be exactly zero (seamless), and even if the interval between the execution periods is finite, the player can recognize the continuity.

Due to the above characteristics, the first and second effects, which are originally independent of each other, are executed in an overlapping or continuous manner, which causes a sense of discomfort to the player, and is rather of interest to the player. As a result, the effect of production can be improved.
Hereinafter, the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described in more detail.

<About the structure of the game machine 10>
The structure of the game machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the game machine 10. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a group of LEDs arranged in the region II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in the region III shown in FIG. 1 and its surroundings. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board 50 installed in the game machine 10.
It should be noted that the configurations shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 merely list what is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and configurations and functions (not shown here) are added to the gaming machine 10. You may. Further, the game machine 10 does not necessarily have all of the configurations shown here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

The game machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, and launches a game ball into a front area (hereinafter, referred to as a game area 50a) of a game board 50 on which a large number of game nails (not shown) are erected. , A game in which a prize ball is obtained when a game ball enters a specific winning opening (for example, a large winning opening 55, etc.).

The game machine 10 has a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens back and forth, an inner frame (not shown) that holds the game board 50 detachably on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and a front side of the game board 50. A front frame 20 configured to cover the above is provided.

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported on the left end side by a hinge mechanism 21, and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame. The front frame 20 can be locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23.
The front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 arranged so as to cover the game area 50a, and the transparent member 25 transparently protects the game area 50a and the game board 50.
The front frame 20 includes an upper ball saucer 27 and a lower ball saucer 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball saucer 27 and the lower ball saucer 29 are vertically separated from each other and integrally provided with the front frame 20.
The front frame 20 is provided with an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball saucer 29 so that the game ball stored in the upper ball saucer 27 is launched toward the game area 50a by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31. It has become.

As shown in FIG. 3, a group of operation buttons operated by the player is arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27. In this group of operation buttons, in addition to the push button 37 that can switch the effect generated during the game or accept the operation of the player performed by the player to obtain various information related to the game machine 10, the above, respectively. Cursor buttons 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) for instructing operations to move down, left, and right, ball lending buttons 39a for accepting ball lending operations, and return buttons 39b for accepting prepaid card return operations, etc. included.
Further, on the side of the upper ball tray 27, a movable decorative body 22 operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided.

At the lower part of the lower ball tray 29, a ball removing mechanism 36 is provided to discharge the game balls stored in the lower ball tray 29 downward. By operating the ball pulling mechanism 36, a bottom opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball tray 29 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped and discharged from the bottom opening.

A pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are arranged on the left side and the right side of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. Further, the upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a and 34b of the front frame 20 are formed by a light-transmitting cover, and lighting devices 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) are arranged therein, respectively. There is. The speaker 33 and the lighting device 35 can output audio or turn on or off in conjunction with an effect generated during the game, an error notification, or the like.

The effect display device 80 is on the left side of the main display unit 81 arranged substantially in the center of the game board 50, the upper sub display unit 82 arranged above the main display unit 81, and the main display unit 81. It includes a left sub display unit 83 arranged and a right sub display unit 84 arranged on the right side of the main display unit 81. The main display unit 81 is a fixed liquid crystal device, and the upper sub display unit 82, the left sub display unit 83, and the right sub display unit 84 are movable liquid crystal devices.

The main display unit 81 can display the variation display of the effect symbol performed in conjunction with the symbol variation game in the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92, and further various other effects. Can be displayed.
In the variable display of the effect symbol group displayed on the main display unit 81, the displayed effect symbol group forms one or a plurality of columns. The direction of the rows formed by the variable display effect symbols is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, any of the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the depth direction, or a combination thereof (diagonal direction).
Here, the depth direction is actually a planar display variation on the display screen of the main display unit 81, but the effect symbol changes from the back side of the main display unit 81 to the front direction or the opposite direction. It refers to a virtual direction recognized by a player in a display mode using a method (for example, perspective) that makes the player recognize as if he / she is doing it.

The main display unit 81 can display a hold display (so-called hold ball). The display area in which the hold display is displayed and the display area in which the variation of the effect symbol is displayed may be separated or overlapped.
Here, the hold display is an image representing the random numbers used in the symbol variation game currently being executed or the random numbers held at the present time among the random numbers acquired when the ball enters the starting port. .. The hold display may suggest that a privilege (for example, a big hit game) may be given depending on the shape, color, or the like.

The upper sub-display unit 82, the left sub-display unit 83, or the right sub-display unit 84 is provided mainly for displaying an effect image related to the effect, and can be moved when a specific effect is executed. Each original position is on the upper side, left side, or right side with respect to the main display unit 81, and from these original positions to a position overlapping the display area of the effect symbol in the main display unit 81, the upper sub display unit 82 and the left sub display unit 83. Alternatively, the right sub-display unit 84 can be moved.

Although the liquid crystal display device is used for the effect display device 80 (main display unit 81, upper sub display unit 82, left sub display unit 83 or right sub display unit 84) in the present embodiment, the present invention The implementation of the invention is not limited to this. For example, various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type can be adopted as the effect display device 80.

A plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter referred to as LEDs) are arranged on the lower right side of the main display unit 81, and these LEDs constitute a display area of the symbol display device 90. The symbol display device 90 is arranged at a position that is harder for the player to see than the main display unit 81, and the display area of the symbol display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the main display unit 81.
The arrangement and number of LEDs related to the symbol display device 90 in this embodiment are as shown in FIG. 2, but this is a specific example, and the arrangement and number of LEDs related to the symbol display device 90 is this example. It is not limited to.

Here, the special symbol is a specific symbol group that is stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation game that determines whether or not to operate the special electric accessory (for example, the special electric accessory 65). The special symbol in the present embodiment includes a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 and a second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 92.
The first special symbol may be abbreviated as "special figure 1", and the second special symbol may be abbreviated as "special figure 2". In addition, the special symbol may be abbreviated as "special symbol".

Here, the ordinary symbol is a specific symbol group that is stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation game that determines whether or not to operate the ordinary electric accessory (for example, the ordinary electric accessory 61). The ordinary symbol in this embodiment is displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 93.
In the following, ordinary symbols may be abbreviated as "general symbols".

In the following description, a symbol variation game in which the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is variablely displayed and then the special symbol is stopped and displayed may be referred to as a "symbol variation game related to the special symbol". ..
Further, in the following description, a symbol variation game in which the normal symbol display device 93 is variablely displayed and then the normal symbol is stopped and displayed may be referred to as a "symbol variation game related to the ordinary symbol".
Alternatively, in the following description, the variation display of the effect symbol displayed on the main display unit 81 described above is distinguished from the "design variation game related to the special symbol" and the "symbol variation game related to the normal symbol" to be "directed symbol". It may be referred to as a "design variation game".
In the following description, when the term is simply referred to as a "design variation game", it means a "symbol variation game related to a special symbol" unless otherwise specified.

Obstacles such as a large number of game nails (not shown), a windmill 52, and decorative members are arranged on the front surface of the game board 50, so that the game area 50a is drawn so that the launched game ball rolls. It is made. Further, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 provided for guiding the game ball launched by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a are arranged. Has been done. The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with reference to the center of the game area 50a.
Here, the windmill 52 is a mechanism for changing the falling direction of the game ball, and refers to a nail-shaped one.

The game machine 10 can adjust the launch strength of the game ball depending on the magnitude of the rotation operation amount (for example, rotation angle) of the operation handle 31. In addition, either one of the first flow path X (so-called left-handed) in which the weaker launched game ball rolls and the second flow path Y (so-called right-handed) in which the strongerly launched game ball rolls. Various obstacles are arranged in the game area 50a so that the game ball rolls.

FIG. 4 shows a large winning opening 55, a first starting opening 57, a second starting opening 59, a gate 63, and a normal winning opening 67 (67a, 67b) as main winning openings. The winning openings shown here are examples, and the number and arrangement of the winning openings may be changed as appropriate.

The first starting port 57 is arranged in the lower center of the game area 50a. A count switch SW1 is attached to the first starting port 57, and when the count switch SW1 detects the passage of the game ball, a prize related to the first starting port 57 is determined, and the first starting port 57 is assigned. The associated prize ball is given.
In at least a part of the case where the winning of the first starting port 57 is determined, the starting condition for starting the symbol variation game related to the first special symbol is satisfied.
In the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the first start port 57 when the game is rolled from the first flow path X than when the game area 50a is rolled from the second flow path Y. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

The second starting port 59 is arranged at the lower right of the game area 50a. A count switch SW2 is attached to the second starting port 59, and when the count switch SW2 detects the passage of the game ball, a prize related to the second starting port 59 is determined, and the second starting port 59 is assigned. The associated prize ball is given.
In at least a part of the case where the winning of the second starting port 59 is determined, the starting condition for starting the symbol variation game related to the second special symbol is satisfied.
In the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the second starting port 59 when the game is rolled from the second flow path Y than when the game area 50a is rolled from the first flow path X. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

An ordinary electric accessory 61 is arranged at the second starting port 59. The ordinary electric accessory 61 is a member that commutatively transitions to an open state in which it is easy to enter the game ball or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball at the second starting port 59, and is provided with a gate 63. In at least a part of the case where the count switch SW4 detects the passage of the game ball, the solenoid coil SOL4 operates to transition to the open state. The control of the ordinary electric accessory 61 will be described in detail later.

The grand prize opening 55 is arranged at the lower right of the game area 50a. A count switch SW7 is attached to the large winning opening 55, and when the count switch SW7 detects the passage of the game ball, the winning of the large winning opening 55 is determined and associated with the large winning opening 55. A prize ball will be awarded.
A special electric accessory 65 is arranged above the large winning opening 55. The special electric accessory 65 is a member that commutatively transitions to an open state in which it is easy to enter the game ball or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the large winning opening 55, and is opened by the operation of the solenoid coil SOL1. Transition to either a state or a closed state.

The special electric accessory 65 is opened in at least a part of the jackpot games that are won in the symbol variation game related to the special symbol, and the game balls are allowed to enter the grand prize opening 55 accordingly. To. The special electric accessory 65 in the present embodiment is configured to be in an open state in a big hit game caused by either entering the ball into the first starting port 57 or entering the second starting port 59. ing.
When the special electric accessory 65 is in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 55, so that the chance of winning the prize ball can be greatly increased.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, when rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the big winning opening 55. Each obstacle is placed.

The ordinary winning openings 67 (67a, 67b) are arranged at the lower left of the game area 50a. A count switch SW51 for detecting a game ball that has entered is attached to the normal winning opening 67a, and when the count switch SW51 detects the passage of the game ball, the winning of the normal winning opening 67 is determined. A prize ball associated with the ordinary winning opening 67 is given. A count switch SW52 for detecting a game ball that has entered is attached to the normal winning opening 67b, and when the count switch SW52 detects the passage of the game ball, the winning of the normal winning opening 67 is determined. A prize ball associated with the ordinary winning opening 67 is given.
In the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, many game balls roll toward the normal winning opening 67 when rolling from the first flow path X. Each obstacle is placed.

The out port 69 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 50a. A game ball that has been driven into the game area 50a and has not entered each of the above-mentioned winning openings falls into the out opening 69 and is treated as an out ball.

Up to this point, the structure of the game machine 10 in the present embodiment has been described, but these are specific examples, and the present invention can be implemented by another configuration.

<Regarding the control configuration of the game machine 10>
Subsequently, the control configuration of the game machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 or 6. In addition, since each component shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 described above may be touched and described, these drawings should also be referred to as appropriate.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a main electrical configuration of the game machine 10. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a main control configuration of the game machine 10.
It should be noted that each component shown in FIG. 5 or 6 lists the components necessary for explaining the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, and components not shown here are added to the game machine 10. You may. Further, the game machine 10 does not necessarily have all of the components shown here, and some components may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

The game machine 10 is provided with control boards such as a main control board 100 and a sub control board 200 inside the game machine 10, and various functions are realized by each board and components electrically connected to the respective boards. doing.
More specifically, the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200 have a CPU 101 or CPU 201, a RAM 102 or a RAM 202, a ROM 103, a ROM 203, and the like. The main control board 100 and the sub control board 200 realize various functions by executing a control program read from ROM 103 or ROM 203 by CPU 101 or CPU 201 and writing or reading various data to RAM 102 or RAM 202.
Although one sub-control board 200 is shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 200 may be formed of a plurality of boards. When the sub-control board 200 is formed of a plurality of boards, a plurality of sub-control boards 200 may be connected in parallel to the main control board 100, or a plurality of sub-control boards 200 may be connected to the main control board 100. It may be connected hierarchically.
Further, the substrate that realizes each functional configuration is not limited to the substrate shown in FIG. 5, and may be realized on the main control substrate 100, the sub-control substrate 200, or another substrate.

The main control board 100 controls the game in an integrated manner, and transmits commands to the sub control board 200 for effects and the like related to the game. The main control board 100 is a board that realizes a function that affects or may affect the result of the game, and the sub control board 200 is a board that performs various controls according to a command sent from the main control board 100.

In FIG. 6, as the main functional configurations realized by the main control board 100, a start port entry processing unit 110, a special figure game control unit 120, a normal figure game control unit 130, a game state control unit 140, and a symbol display are shown. The control unit 150 and the information transmission unit 190 are exemplified. Further, in the figure, the effect control unit 210 is illustrated as a main functional configuration realized by the sub control board 200.

When the game ball enters the first start port 57 or the second start port 59, the start port entry processing unit 110 acquires a random number used for determining the success or failure of the big hit game and executes a predetermined process.
The special symbol game control unit 120 executes control related to the symbol variation game related to the special symbol.
The normal symbol game control unit 130 executes control related to a symbol variation game related to a normal symbol.
The game state control unit 140 has a function of controlling a big hit game, a function of managing a probability change state and a change state, and a function of controlling granting or canceling (shifting to a normal game state).
The symbol display control unit 150 causes the symbol display device 90 to display a special symbol selected as a result of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol or a normal symbol selected as a result of the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol.
The information transmission unit 190 transmits the control information (command) generated in each function configuration realized by the main control board 100 to the function configuration (for example, the effect control unit 210 or the like) realized on the sub control board 200. To do. The commands transmitted by the information transmission unit 190 include the results of the special drawing lottery and the general drawing lottery, the presence / absence of a probability variation state, the presence / absence of a variation state, information on the pending random numbers, information on the execution of the jackpot game, and the like. It may be.

The effect control unit 210 receives control information (commands) generated by various functional configurations realized by the main control board 100 via the information transmission unit 190, and mainly relates to a symbol variation game or a jackpot game related to a special symbol. The effect display is displayed on the effect display device 80 (main display unit 81, upper sub display unit 82, left sub display unit 83, or right sub display unit 84). For example, the effect control unit 210 causes the main display unit 81 to display the effect symbol in a variable manner or to stop it while the symbol variation game is being executed. Further, the effect control unit 210 may move the movable upper sub display unit 82, the left sub display unit 83, and the right sub display unit 84 to the front surface of the main display unit 81 when a specific effect is executed. it can.
The effect control unit 210 can also control the lighting (blinking) effect by the lighting device 35 or the sound effect by the speaker 33, and arouses the interest of the player by combining these effect displays, the lighting effect, the sound effect, and the like. can do. In addition, the effect control unit 210 can variably switch various effects according to the player's operation received by the push button 37 or the cursor button 38.

<Regarding the processing at the time of entering the ball at the starting port>
Hereinafter, the start port entry processing unit 110 that controls the entry processing of the start port will be described in detail.
The start port entry processing unit 110 includes a special figure hold control unit 111 and a look-ahead determination unit 112.

In the special figure hold control unit 111, when the game ball enters the first start port 57, that is, when the first start port 57 wins, the number of random numbers M1 held is the maximum number of hold (for example, four). ) Is not reached, the random number M1 is acquired and put on hold.
Further, in the special figure holding control unit 111, when the game ball enters the second starting port 59, that is, when the second starting port 59 wins a prize, the number of random numbers M2 held is the maximum number of holdings (for example,). If it does not reach 4), a random number M2 is acquired and put on hold.
The special figure hold control unit 111 distinguishes and holds a random number M1 acquired when the first start port 57 wins a prize and a random number M2 acquired when the second start port 59 wins a prize. The random number M1 and the random number M2 are used for the determination by the hit / miss determination unit 121, which will be described later.

The special figure hold control unit 111 may request the symbol display control unit 150 to display the number of held random numbers on the symbol display device 90, or may transmit information so as to display it on the effect display device 80. A command may be issued to the effect control unit 210 via the unit 190.
At this time, the symbol display control unit 150 may display the number of pending random numbers on the symbol display device 90 by the light emitting pattern of the LED in response to the request of the special figure reservation control unit 111.
Further, the effect control unit 210 may display the effect display device 80 with a number of hold displays equal to the number of pending random numbers in response to a command input via the information transmission unit 190.

The look-ahead determination unit 112 refers to the random number M1 or the random number M2 in advance of the determination by the hit / miss determination unit 121, which will be described later, in at least a part of the case where the special figure hold control unit 111 holds the random number M1 or the random number M2. Judgment processing is executed to determine whether or not to execute the effect of, and if so, at what timing to execute.
Here, the specific effect determined by the look-ahead determination unit 112 may include, for example, an effect of changing the mode (color, etc.) of the hold display, or continuity over a symbol variation game related to a plurality of special symbols. The effect having the above may be included.

<About the symbol change game related to the special symbol>
Hereinafter, the special symbol game control unit 120 that executes control related to the symbol variation game related to the special symbol will be described in detail.
The special figure game control unit 120 includes a hit / fail determination unit 121, a special figure selection unit 122, a reach lottery unit 123, and a variation pattern determination unit 124.

When the control related to the symbol variation game related to the special symbol or the control related to the big hit game is not performed, the hit / fail determination unit 121 reads out the reserved random number M1 or the random number M2 at a predetermined cycle. At this time, the hit / fail determination unit 121 preferentially executes the reading of the random number M2, and reads the random number M1 when the random number M2 cannot be read (when the number of the reserved random numbers M2 is zero). By such control, the random number M2 is read out with priority over the random number M1. As a result, the hit / fail determination unit 121 preferentially determines the random number M2 over the random number M1.

The special symbol selection unit 122 selects a special symbol based on the result of the hit / fail determination by the hit / miss determination unit 121.
More specifically, when the winning / failing determination unit 121 determines the winning, the special figure selection unit 122 selects a special symbol (winning symbol) indicating the winning by performing a random number lottery. That is, when the winning / failing determination unit 121 determines the winning, the special figure selection unit 122 selects any one of a plurality of winning symbols prepared in advance.
Alternatively, when the winning / failing determination unit 121 determines the loss, the special figure selection unit 122 uniquely determines a special symbol (missing symbol) indicating the loss.

When the random number M1 is determined by the hit / fail determination unit 121, the special symbol selected by the special symbol selection unit 122 is displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 by the first special symbol display control unit 151 described later.
When the random number M2 is determined by the hit / fail determination unit 121, the special symbol selected by the special symbol selection unit 122 is displayed on the second special symbol display device 92 by the second special symbol display control unit 152 described later.

When the winning / failing determination unit 121 determines the loss, the reach lottery unit 123 selects by random number lottery whether or not to perform a reach effect during the execution of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol indicating the determination result. Here, the reach effect means that in the variable display of the effect symbol on the main display unit 81, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in a plurality of rows excluding the column that is temporarily stopped at the end, and each of the temporarily stopped effect symbols is A production that is performed in the same kind of state. In this embodiment, the state may be referred to as a reach state.
If the winning / failing determination unit 121 determines that the game has been rejected, the result of the symbol variation game resulting from the determination is out of the question. Therefore, even if the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game, the effect of the column that temporarily stops at the end is produced. The symbols are of a different type from the production symbols in the other rows.
Further, when the winning / failing determination unit 121 determines the winning, the result of the symbol variation game resulting from the determination is winning. Therefore, even if the lottery by the reach lottery unit 123 is not performed, the symbol variation game is being executed. As a general rule, the reach effect is performed on the main display unit 81, and the effect symbol of the row that is temporarily stopped at the end becomes the same type as the effect symbol of the other rows.

The variation pattern determination unit 124 determines a variation pattern including at least variation time information indicating the time during which the special symbol changes in one game (symbol variation game related to the special symbol). The fluctuation pattern (variation time information) determined by the fluctuation pattern determination unit 124 can be rephrased as the execution period of the symbol variation game (game) related to one special symbol.
The variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit 124 is output as control information for the first special symbol display control unit 151 or the second special symbol display control unit 152, and the first special symbol display control unit into which the control information is input is output. The 151 or the second special symbol display control unit 152 executes the symbol variation game related to the special symbol for the time indicated by the control information.
Further, the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit 124 is output to the effect control unit 210 as a command transmitted via the information transmission unit 190, and the effect control unit 210 to which the command is input is included in the command. The effect (reach effect, etc.) is controlled using the fluctuation pattern. More specifically, the effect control unit 210 changes the effect symbol so as to end the symbol variation game related to the effect symbol based on the variation pattern according to the time indicated by the input variation pattern (variation time information). And the effect mode associated therewith are determined and executed.
As a result, the effect control unit 210 can execute the effect for the symbol variation game according to the execution time of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol.

It should be noted that when the reach effect is executed, it takes a longer time than when the reach effect is not executed. Therefore, when the reach lottery unit 123 selects the execution of the reach effect, the variation pattern determination unit 124 may use the reach effect. , It is configured so that the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern (variation time information) indicating a long time is higher than the case where non-execution of the reach effect is selected.

<About the symbol change game related to ordinary symbols>
Hereinafter, the general-purpose game control unit 130 that executes control related to the symbol-changing game related to the normal symbol will be described in detail.
The Fuzu game control unit 130 includes a Fuzu hold control unit 131, a Fuzu lottery unit 132, and a normal electric service control unit 133.

In the normal figure hold control unit 131, when the game ball enters the gate 63 (when detected by the count switch SW4), the number of random numbers M3 held has not reached the upper limit number of holds (for example, 4). In that case, the random number M3 is acquired and put on hold.

When the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol is not executed, the normal symbol lottery unit 132 reads the reserved random number M3 at a predetermined cycle, and releases the normal electric accessory 61 using the read random number M3. A lottery will be held to determine whether or not to transition to the state. It should be noted that the winning probability of the lottery performed by the general drawing lottery unit 132 is higher in the variable short state described later than in the normal game state.

The lottery result by the ordinary figure lottery unit 132 is transmitted to the ordinary symbol display control unit 153 which will be described later. One of the two LEDs corresponding to the normal symbol display device 93 corresponds to winning and the other corresponds to losing, and the normal symbol display control unit 153 emits one of the LEDs according to the transmitted lottery result.

When the ordinary electric accessory control unit 133 wins the lottery by the ordinary drawing lottery unit 132, the solenoid coil SOL4 is operated to open the ordinary electric accessory 61 under a predetermined opening condition. Here, the predetermined opening conditions include the time during which the ordinary electric accessory 61 is opened (hereinafter referred to as the opening time) and the number of times the normal electric accessory 61 is opened (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of opening) in response to one winning by the general drawing lottery unit 132. ) Etc. are included.
The ordinary electric accessory control unit 133 controls the ordinary electric accessory 61 so that the time for taking the open state increases per unit time when the variable / short state is given by the variable / short control unit 144. That is, the control of the ordinary electric service control unit 133 fluctuates due to the addition of the variation state by the variation control unit 144 described later.

<About game state control>
Hereinafter, the game state control unit 140 that controls the jackpot game, the probability variation state, and the variation state will be described in detail.
The game state control unit 140 includes a jackpot control unit 141, a probability variation control unit 143, and a variation control unit 144.

Here, the jackpot game refers to a special game state in which the special electric accessory 65 can be continuously operated. Here, "continuously operating the special electric accessory" means that the number of round games (number of rounds) described later is a plurality of times.
Here, the probability variation state refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of the winning / failing determination by the winning / failing determination unit 121 is higher than that of the normal gaming state.
Here, the variable state means a game state in which at least one of the following is performed.
(I) The winning probability of the lottery by the general drawing lottery unit 132 is higher than that in the normal gaming state.
(Ii) The opening time of the normal electric accessory 61 is extended from the normal gaming state.
(Iii) The number of times the normal electric accessory 61 is opened is increased from the normal gaming state.
(Iv) The variation display time per time in the normal symbol display device 93 is shortened from the normal game state.
The winning probability of the lottery performed by the general drawing lottery unit 132 mentioned in (i) may or may not be zero in the normal gaming state.

The probability change control unit 143 assigns the probability change state when the jackpot game ends due to the stop display of the specific special symbol (winning symbol) on the symbol display device 90.
The conditions for granting the probabilistic state according to the present embodiment are a specific example, and the conditions for granting the probabilistic state in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention are not limited to this example. For example, a probabilistic state may be given when a game ball enters a specific area called a so-called V zone.

The probability variation control unit 143 newly enters the jackpot game when the symbol variation game related to the special symbol is played a predetermined number of times after the transition to the probability variation state, or before the symbol variation game related to the special symbol is played a predetermined number of times. If you win, the probability change state is canceled.
It should be noted that the condition for releasing the probabilistic state according to the present embodiment is a specific example, and the condition for releasing the probabilistic state in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the probability variation control unit 143 may release the probability variation state only when the jackpot game is won regardless of the number of symbol variation games related to the special symbol. Alternatively, the probability change control unit 143 may release the probability change state when the lottery (falling lottery) for determining whether or not to release the probability change state is won.

The variable / short control unit 144 assigns the variable / short state with all the cases when the big hit game executed by the big hit control unit 141 is completed.
It should be noted that the conditions for granting the variable state according to the present embodiment are a specific example, and the conditions for granting the probabilistic state in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention are not limited to this example. For example, the variable / short control unit 144 may give a variable / short state, triggered by a part of the case where the big hit game executed by the big hit control unit 141 is completed.

The variation control unit 144 newly hits the jackpot when the symbol variation game related to the special symbol is played a predetermined number of times after the transition to the variation state, or before the symbol variation game related to the special symbol is played a predetermined number of times. When the game is won, the variable state is canceled.
The condition for canceling the variable state by the variable length control unit 144 may be the same as the condition for releasing the probable variable state, or may be different. According to the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times for releasing the variable state may be the same as the predetermined number of times for releasing the probabilistic state, or may be different.

The jackpot control unit 141 executes a jackpot game when the winning / failing determination unit 121 determines the winning. Specifically, the jackpot game in this embodiment is executed as follows.
First, when winning is determined by the winning / failing determination unit 121, a special symbol is selected by the special symbol selection unit 122, and the selected special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92. After that, the jackpot control unit 141 starts the jackpot game.
When the jackpot game is started, the jackpot control unit 141 outputs a command related to the opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game to the effect control unit 210 to the effect control unit 210 via the information transmission unit 190. The effect control unit 210 executes the opening effect for a predetermined time (opening time) according to the command. In the opening effect according to the present embodiment, it is preferable to encourage the player to launch the game ball into the second flow path Y toward the grand prize opening 55 by, for example, recommending the player to hit right.
After the opening effect is completed, the round game in which the large winning opening 55 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined number of times (number of rounds). In the round game, the large winning opening 55 is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, once). Further, after a predetermined number of game balls have entered the opened large winning opening 55 or after a specified time (round game time) has elapsed, the large winning opening 55 is closed and the round game ends.
After the end of the round game, the large winning opening 55 is closed for a predetermined time (interval time), and the large winning opening 55 is opened again with the start of the next round game.

The jackpot control unit 141 transmits the control information including the number of rounds, the round game time, the interval time, and the like to the special electric service control unit 142.
The special electric accessory control unit 142 opens the special electric accessory 65 according to the control information received from the jackpot control unit 141.
While the special electric accessory 65 is open, the special electric service control unit 142 monitors the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 55 during one round game based on the detection of the count switch SW7. ing. Then, when the number of winning game balls being monitored reaches the upper limit, the special electric service control unit 142 operates the solenoid coil SOL1 to close the special electric service object 65.

The jackpot control unit 141 outputs a command related to the effect during the round game to the effect control unit 210 via the information transmission unit 190. The effect control unit 210 executes a round effect according to the input command.
When the specified number of rounds is completed, the jackpot control unit 141 outputs a command related to the ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game to the effect control unit 210 via the information transmission unit 190. The effect control unit 210 executes the ending effect for a predetermined time (ending time) according to the input command, and the jackpot control unit 141 ends the jackpot game.

<About the symbol change game and production display related to each symbol>
Hereinafter, the symbol variation game and the effect display related to each symbol will be described in detail.

The symbol display control unit 150 causes the symbol display device 90 to display a special symbol that is the result of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol or a normal symbol that is the result of the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol.
The symbol display control unit 150 includes a first special symbol display control unit 151, a second special symbol display control unit 152, and a normal symbol display control unit 153.
The first special symbol display control unit 151 controls the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 91.
The second special symbol display control unit 152 controls the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 92.
The normal symbol display control unit 153 controls the variation display and the stop display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 93.

The effect control unit 210 executes the advance notice effect. Here, the advance notice effect is an effect that suggests the development of the game after the execution, and is mainly an effect related to a symbol variation game or a jackpot game related to a special symbol.
When the effect control unit 210 executes the advance notice effect, the effect control unit 210 causes the effect display device 80 to display the effect display related to the advance notice effect. In particular, regarding the execution of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol, the effect control unit 210 determines whether or not the jackpot game has been won by the combination of the effect symbols that have been confirmed and stopped after the effect symbol groups in a plurality of rows have scrolled. The effect display device 80 is notified.
During the execution of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol, the effect control unit 210 displays the effect by the effect display device 80 (including the symbol variation game related to the effect symbol) according to the variation time of the special symbol by the symbol display device 90. Is being executed. In other words, the effect control unit 210 displays a symbol variation game related to one special symbol in the symbol display device 90 and one effect display (including a symbol variation game related to the effect symbol) in the effect display device 80. , In principle, it is executed in association with each other.
However, when the advance notice effect having continuity is executed over the symbol change game related to the special symbol multiple times, or the change display of the effect symbol multiple times for the symbol change game related to one special symbol. A notice effect including the above may be executed. A typical example of the former is the above-mentioned continuous production, and a typical example of the latter is a preliminary production called a pseudo continuous production.
Here, the pseudo-continuous effect is to scroll a series of effect symbols in a variable cycle which is a period from a break to a break that can be recognized by the player, and multiple times in one game (a symbol change game related to a special symbol). It is a production that includes the fluctuation cycle of.

In the above description, it is explained that the effect control unit 210 controls the effect display of the effect display device 80 (main display unit 81, upper sub display unit 82, left sub display unit 83, right sub display unit 84). However, the control target of the effect control unit 210 is not limited to this. In addition, the effect control unit 210 can also control the lighting (blinking) effect by the lighting device 35 or the sound effect by the speaker 33, and the player can combine these effect displays, the lighting effect, the sound effect, and the like. Can arouse the interest of.
Further, the effect control unit 210 can variably switch various effects according to the operation of the player received by the push button 37.
Further, the effect control unit 210 can execute movement control of the upper sub display unit 82, the left sub display unit 83, or the right sub display unit 84, and further, although not shown in FIG. 5, a so-called decorative movable body ( It may be possible to execute the movement control of the effect).

<Processing procedure on the main control board 100>
Next, the processing procedures of various processes realized on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. In addition, since each component shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 described above may be touched and described, these drawings should also be referred to as appropriate.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for processing when the ball enters the starting port. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the symbol variation start processing.
The processing procedure shown in these flowcharts does not limit the processing procedure of the present invention and its execution timing. Therefore, when the processing according to the present invention is carried out, the plurality of processing procedures can be changed within a range that does not hinder the contents, and some or all of the execution timings of the plurality of processing overlap with each other. May be good.
Further, each of the processes shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is a main process necessary for the description of the present invention, and does not indicate all the processes executed by the game machine 10.

First, the processing at the time of entering the ball at the starting port will be described. Here, the "starting port entering ball processing" is a series of processes executed after the game ball enters the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59.
Until the ball entering the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is detected by the count switch SW1 or the count switch SW2 (NO in step S102), the process after step S104 is not performed and the ball stands by.
Further, even if the ball entering the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is detected (YES in step S102), if the number of holds by the special figure hold control unit 111 has reached the upper limit (step S104). YES), the process after step S106 is not performed and is on standby.

When the ball entering the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is detected (YES in step S102) and the number of holds by the special figure hold control unit 111 has not reached the upper limit (NO in step S104). The number of holds by the special figure hold control unit 111 is added (step S106). Further, the random number M1 or the random number M2 is acquired by the special figure hold control unit 111 and is held and stored in the dedicated storage area (step S108).

Subsequently, the look-ahead determination unit 112 determines whether or not to execute a specific effect, and if so, at what timing to execute the effect (step S110).

A command including a series of processing results from step S102 to step S110 is transmitted from the information transmission unit 190 to the sub-control board 200 (step S112), and the processing at the time of entering the starting port is completed.

Subsequently, the processing procedure of the symbol variation start processing will be described. Here, the "symbol change start process" is a series of processes performed when starting the symbol change game related to the special symbol.
First, the special figure game control unit 120 determines whether or not the fluctuation start condition is satisfied (step S202). Here, the "variation start condition" means that (i) the symbol variation game related to the special symbol is not executed at the time of determination in step S202, and (ii) the jackpot game is not executed at the time of determination in step S202. , (Iii) At the time of determination in step S202, there may be one or more reserved memories.
When the determination in step S202 is denied (NO in step S202), the processing after step S204 is not executed, and the symbol variation start processing is terminated.

When the determination in step S202 is affirmed (YES in step S202), the hit / fail determination unit 121 reads out the random number M1 or the random number M2 held by the special figure reservation control unit 111 (step S204).
In step S204, the hit / fail determination unit 121 may read the random numbers M1 or the random numbers M2 in the order in which they are held and stored in the special figure hold control unit 111, or may read one of them in preference to the other.

Each determination process is executed when the random number is read out in step S204 (step S206).
Here, the process included in step S206 specifically includes at least the hit / fail determination by the hit / miss determination unit 121 described above and the selection of a special symbol by the special figure selection section 122. Further, the determination process of (i) whether or not the variable and shortened state is given, (ii) whether or not the effect symbol is stopped at the reach eye, (iii) whether or not to perform a specific effect, and the like are performed in step S206. It may be included in the processing of.

Then, the special figure hold control unit 111 specifies the number of random numbers M1 or random numbers M2 held at that time (step S208). As a result, the number of remaining random numbers excluding the random numbers read in the symbol variation game executed in this processing procedure is specified as the pending number.
The variation pattern determination unit 124 determines the variation pattern using the processing result of step S206 and the number of reservations specified in step S208 (step S210).

A command including a series of processing results from step S202 to step S210 as designated information is output from the information transmission unit 190 to the sub-control board 200 (step S212), and the symbol variation start processing is completed. The command may include variation patterns, selected special symbols, number of holds, presence / absence of probabilistic change state, designated information indicating presence / absence of change / short state, and the like.

<About the first and second productions>
Next, the first effect and the second effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12.
9 to 12 are time charts comparing the case where the first effect is executed and the case where the first effect and the second effect are executed.
In the time charts of FIGS. 9 to 12, the timing and time (scale of the effect) related to each effect are shown on the premise that the time elapses from the left direction to the right direction. However, the dimensional lengths on the time charts of FIGS. 9 to 12 do not necessarily correlate with the actual time length of the effect.

In the following description, only the mode in which the second effect is executed together with the first effect will be described, but since the second effect is an effect independent of the first effect, it can be used alone (non-execution of the first effect). It is preferable to be executed (even during). That is, it is desirable that the first effect and the second effect are independent in terms of conditions (a relationship in which one start condition and the other start condition do not depend on each other).
However, in the implementation of the present invention, a mode in which the second effect is limited to being executed together with the first effect and a mode in which the execution condition of the second effect depends on the execution condition of the first effect are not necessarily denied. Instead, these aspects may be acceptable.

FIG. 9 shows a pattern (a) in which the first sound effect is executed as the first effect, a pattern (b) in which the first sound effect is executed as the first effect and the second sound effect is executed as the second effect. It is a time chart to compare.
Here, the audio effect is a general term for an effect accompanied by an audio output by the speaker 33. For example, a background music (BGM: Buck Ground Music) or a sound effect (SE: Sound Effect) is reproduced by the speaker 33. Alternatively, the effect may be such that some music is played from the speaker 33 and the effect image or effect moving image is reproduced on the effect display device 80.

In the pattern (a), when the start condition of the first voice effect is satisfied, the winning of the starting port is established, and the random number held by the special figure holding control unit 111 is not won by the look-ahead determination unit 112. It is the timing A for determining the fact (in FIG. 9, it is expressed as "A: starting mouth winning (look-ahead non-winning)"). That is, the start condition of the first voice effect includes the holding of the random number by the special figure holding control unit 111, and further includes the determination that the random number is not won by the look-ahead determination unit 112.
The starting port that wins a prize at the timing A may be the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59.

In the pattern (a), the first audio effect ends when the elapsed time after the timing A reaches a predetermined value. That is, the end condition of the period (predetermined period) in which the first voice effect is executed includes the elapsed time after the start of the first sound effect.

Subsequently, in the pattern (b), when the start condition of the first voice effect is satisfied, the winning of the starting port is established, and the random number held by the special figure holding control unit 111 is not determined by the look-ahead determination unit 112. It is the timing B (in FIG. 9, it is expressed as "A: starting mouth winning (pre-reading non-winning)") when it is determined that the player has won.
The starting port that wins a prize at the timing B may be the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59.

In the pattern (b), a new start opening prize is generated during the execution of the first voice effect, and the random number held by the special figure hold control unit 111 is determined by the look-ahead determination unit 112 to be won. The first voice production ends and the second voice production starts at the timing C (indicated as "C: start opening winning (look-ahead winning)" in FIG. 9).
In other words, the effect control unit 210 first determines that the specific condition is satisfied that the pre-reading determination unit 112 determines that another random number held during the predetermined period in which the first sound effect is being executed is won. The sound production is ended and the second sound production is started.
The end condition of the second audio effect can be set as appropriate, for example, the elapsed time from the timing C reaches a predetermined value.

Here, the first voice effect is recognized by the player as an effect of notifying that the jackpot game is not won, and the second audio effect is recognized by the player as an effect of notifying that the jackpot game is won. , The contents of each production are in conflict. As a result, the first sound production and the second sound production are independent of each other. Here, "the contents of each production are contradictory" means that the ideas recalled from each production are contradictory. For example, one of them suggests (or confirms) that the jackpot is not won. It corresponds to the other suggesting (or confirming) the winning of a big hit.
The first voice effect and the second sound effect are common in that they use a common device (speaker 33), but in the present embodiment, the first sound effect and the second sound effect are different. Treat them as independent of each other.

As described above, in the pattern (b), it is determined by the look-ahead determination unit 112 that another random number held during the predetermined period in which the first sound effect is being executed is won (establishment of the specific condition). , It is a start condition of the second sound effect and also an end condition of the first sound effect.
In other words, the effect control unit 210 has the elapsed time of the original first sound effect (predetermined period of the first sound effect shown in pattern (a)) in at least a part of the case where the special condition is satisfied in the predetermined period. It can be said that the first production can be completed without waiting for. Alternatively, the first audio effect (the first audio effect in the pattern (b)) ends earlier than when the specific condition is satisfied in the predetermined period and the specific condition is not satisfied in the predetermined period (pattern (a)). Can also be said.

As described above, when it is determined by the look-ahead determination unit 112 that the newly held random number will be won during the predetermined period during which the first sound effect executed when the jackpot is not won is executed (specific condition is satisfied). Then, the effect control unit 210 ends the first sound effect and starts the second sound effect.
The first voice effect and the second sound effect have contradictory meanings, but by executing these effects continuously in time, it is possible to give the player a sense of discomfort. The sense of incongruity triggers the player's attention to the second audio production, and as a result, the production effect can be enhanced.

In the pattern (b), the mode in which the first voice effect is terminated when the specific condition is satisfied during the predetermined period during which the first sound effect is executed has been described, but instead of this, the volume of the first sound effect is set. A mode of suppressing (reducing) may be adopted.
Even in this aspect, the effect can be enhanced for the same reason as in the pattern (b) aspect.

In the pattern (a), the start condition of the first voice effect is that the random number is held by the special figure holding control unit 111 and that the random number is determined by the look-ahead determination unit 112 that the random number is not won. However, the practice of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect control unit 210 may execute the first sound effect regardless of the determination result of the look-ahead determination unit 112 for the random number.

FIG. 10 shows a time for comparing the pattern (c) for executing the effect image display as the first effect and the pattern (d) for executing the effect image display as the first effect and executing the sound effect as the second effect. It is a chart.
Here, the effect image display is an effect of displaying a still image or a moving image for effect in a certain display area (for example, the display area of the effect display device 80). The "still image or moving image for production" is not limited to a simple production image, but includes at least one of an image related to the production design, an image related to the hold display, and an image related to the background display.
Here, the sound effect is synonymous with the sound effect in FIG.

The effect image display and the sound effect are independent of each other by operating different devices (effect display device 80 and speaker 33). Here, the device is a device operated by electric power. In the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, for example, the effect display device 80, the speaker 33, and the lighting device 35 correspond to the device, and if the so-called decorative movable body is provided, the decorative movable body also corresponds to the device. Here, "devices different from each other operate" means that when there are a plurality of devices operating during the execution of one effect, the main device (the device most attracting the player's attention) is the execution of the other effect. It means that it does not work inside, and it is not limited to a complete mismatch.

In the pattern (c), when the start condition for displaying the effect image is satisfied, the push button 37 is pressed by the player at the timing D (indicated as “D: button pressed” in FIG. 10).
The start condition of the effect image display may be satisfied by pressing the push button 37 once, or may be satisfied by pressing the push button 37 a plurality of times.
The start condition for displaying the effect image may be an operation by another operation receiving means instead of pressing the push button 37.

In the pattern (c), the effect image display ends when the elapsed time after the timing D reaches a predetermined value. That is, the end condition of the period (predetermined period) in which the effect image display is executed includes the elapsed time after the effect image display is started.

Subsequently, in the pattern (d), when the start condition for displaying the effect image is satisfied, the push button 37 is pressed by the player at the timing E (indicated as “E: button pressed” in FIG. 10).
The description regarding the start condition of the effect image display in the pattern (d) is the same as the description regarding the pattern (c) described above.

In pattern (d), a new start opening prize is generated during the execution of the effect image display, and it is determined by the look-ahead determination unit 112 that the random number held by the special figure hold control unit 111 is won. The voice production is started at the timing F (indicated as "F: start opening winning (look-ahead winning)" in FIG. 10).
In other words, the effect control unit 210 performs the sound effect, assuming that the specific condition is satisfied that the pre-reading determination unit 112 determines that another random number held during the predetermined period in which the effect image display is being executed is won. Let's get started.

As described above, the effect image display that is executed regardless of the jackpot winning and the sound effect that is executed on the premise that the jackpot game is won are different in the device that operates as the execution condition. , It is possible to give a sense of discomfort to the player by executing the execution with overlapping execution periods. The sense of incongruity triggers the player's attention to the audio production, and as a result, the production effect can be enhanced.

In addition, FIG. 10 shows the time length during which the effect image display in the pattern (c) is executed and the time length during which the effect image display in the pattern (d) is executed (execution of the effect image reduced display) in the present embodiment. (Including time) is illustrated on the assumption that it is the same, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the length of time during which the effect image display in the pattern (c) is executed and the length of time during which the effect image display in the pattern (d) is executed may not match.

FIG. 11 shows a speaker 33 having a pattern (e) for executing the disengagement notification as the first effect and a special sound effect (denoted as “special SE” in FIG. 11) for executing the disengagement notification as the first effect and the second effect. This is a time chart for comparing the pattern (f) output from.
Here, the variable display of the symbol means that the special symbol is fluctuating in the first special symbol display device 91 and the second special symbol display device 92, and the effect symbol is fluctuating or temporarily stopped in the effect display device 80. That is.
Here, the stop display of the symbol (simply abbreviated as "stop display" in FIG. 11) means that the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 91 and the second special symbol display device 92, and the effect display device. At 80, the production symbols in all rows are stopped.
Here, the deviation notification deterministically indicates that the determination result by the winning / failing determination unit 121 is incorrect (non-winning), and is, for example, displaced to the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92. It corresponds to the fact that the symbol is displayed, or that the effect display device 80 displays the outliers of the effect symbol.
Here, the special sound effect is a kind of sound output from the speaker 33, and corresponds to the second effect of notifying the winning (specific result) of the jackpot game in advance in the present embodiment.
It should be noted that the disconnection notification and the special sound effect are independent of each other by operating different devices.

In the pattern (e), the hit / fail determination unit 121 determines that the pattern (e) is out of alignment (non-winning) at the timing G when the variation display of the symbol is started (indicated as “G: variation start” in FIG. 11), and the variation pattern determination unit 124 It is assumed that the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the deviation is determined. In this case, after the timing G, the fluctuation display of the symbol is performed until the fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation pattern elapses, and at the timing H when the fluctuation time elapses (indicated as "H: missed notification" in FIG. 11). The disengagement notification is performed with the stop display of the symbol indicating the disengagement.
That is, as the start condition of the deviation notification in the pattern (e), the deviation is determined by the hit / fail determination unit 121 at the timing G, and the fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determination unit 124 at the timing G elapses. Both things are true. In addition, "determining the loss by the winning / failing determination unit 121" can be rephrased as determining a result (another result different from the specific result) that contradicts the winning of the jackpot game indicated by the special sound effect. ..

In the pattern (e), the disconnection notification ends when the elapsed time after the timing H reaches a predetermined value. That is, the end condition of the period (predetermined period) in which the loss notification is executed includes the elapsed time after the start of the loss notification.

Subsequently, in the pattern (f), the hit / fail determination unit 121 determines that the pattern is out of alignment (non-winning) at the timing I (indicated as “I: start of fluctuation” in FIG. 11) when the fluctuation display of the symbol is started, and the fluctuation pattern It is assumed that the determination unit 124 has determined the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the deviation. In this case, after the timing G, the fluctuation display of the symbol is performed until the fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation pattern elapses, and at the timing J (indicated as "J: missed notification" in FIG. 11) when the fluctuation time elapses. The disengagement notification is performed with the stop display of the symbol indicating the disengagement.
The description regarding the start condition of the missed notification in the pattern (f) is the same as the description regarding the pattern (e) described above.

In the pattern (f), a new start opening prize is generated during the execution of the loss notification (stop display of the symbol), and the random number held by the special figure hold control unit 111 is won by the look-ahead determination unit 112. A special sound effect is output from the speaker 33 at the timing K (in FIG. 11, notation “K: start opening winning (look-ahead winning)”) in which it is determined that there is.
In other words, the effect control unit 210 has a special effect based on a specific condition that is established when it is determined by the look-ahead determination unit 112 that another random number held during a predetermined period in which the loss notification is executed is won. Output sound.
When outputting the special sound effect, it is not preferable to change the symbol related to the miss notification (the missed symbol or the missed stitch of the effect symbol). This is because there is a risk that the player may mistake the winning game for the game (design variation game) in which the symbol is stopped and displayed.

As described above, the miss notification executed when the jackpot game is not won is different from the special sound effect executed when the jackpot game is won, in terms of the execution condition and the device that operates. However, it is possible to give a sense of discomfort to the player because the execution periods are duplicated. The sense of incongruity triggers the player's attention to the audio production, and as a result, the production effect can be enhanced. At this time, the player's feelings, which may be disappointed by the disappointment notification, can be positively reversed, so that a stronger interest can be aroused.

In the pattern (e) and the pattern (f) shown in FIG. 11, the timing (timing H and timing J) at which the missed notification is started is shown as the start of the stop display of the symbol. Can change depending on the situation. For example, when the effect symbols stop at different stitches, there may be a case where a misalignment notification is given at the time of the second temporary stop, that is, before the symbols reach the stop display.
Further, in the pattern (e) and the pattern (f) shown in FIG. 11, a specific example regarding the start condition of the missed notification has been described, but the present invention is limited to the missed notification executed under more special conditions. May be implemented. For example, the second effect according to the present invention may be executed only during the period in which the loss notification performed as a result of the rare reach effect or the loss notification performed in the final game of the continuous effect is executed.

Alternatively, in the pattern (e) and the pattern (f) shown in FIG. 11, the mode in which the disengagement notification is the first effect has been described, but the present invention has been changed to an effect suggesting the disengagement richness instead of the disengagement notification. It may be carried out.
Here, the "effect suggesting a richness of loss" includes, for example, a production that predicts that the judgment result by the hit / fail judgment unit 121 is wrong (non-winning), and a display that disappoints the player ("sorry", "defeat"). , "Failure", etc.) and effects that output sound effects that disappoint the player. In addition, the probability of becoming a big hit game (so-called reliability) as a result of the "effect suggesting an off-richness" is preferably at least less than 50% (low reliability).
Here, the reliability is a probability obtained by statistical analysis comparing the ratio of the target production when the jackpot game is won and the ratio of the target production when the jackpot game is not won. , It is a concept different from the winning probability of the big hit game (probability of being determined to be won by the winning / failing determination unit 121).

FIG. 12 compares a pattern (G) that executes an effect image display as a first effect and a pattern (C) that executes an effect image display as a first effect and executes an all-reach effect as a second effect. It is a time chart.
Here, the effect image display is synonymous with the effect image display in FIG.
Here, the symbol variation display or the symbol stop display (simply abbreviated as “stop display” in FIG. 12) is synonymous with the symbol variation display or the symbol stop display in FIG.
Here, the all-reach effect is an effect in which the effect symbols change again while maintaining the state in which the same type of effect symbols are aligned after the same type of effect symbols are temporarily stopped over the entire row. It corresponds to the second production that announces the winning (specific result) in advance. It should be noted that the all-reach effect can be executed in an effect mode in which the pattern alignment corresponding to the non-probability variation winning is changed to the symbol alignment corresponding to the probability variation winning.

In the pattern (g), when the start condition for displaying the effect image is satisfied, it is the timing L (indicated as “L: start opening prize” in FIG. 12) when the winning of the starting port is established.
The starting port that wins a prize at the timing L may be the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59. Further, the start condition of the effect image display includes that the random number acquired at the timing L is held by the special figure holding control unit 111.

In the pattern (g), the effect image display ends when the elapsed time after the timing L reaches a predetermined value. That is, the end condition of the period (predetermined period) in which the effect image display is executed includes the elapsed time after the effect image display is started.

Subsequently, in the pattern (H), when the start condition for displaying the effect image is satisfied, it is the timing M (indicated as "M: start opening prize" in FIG. 12) in which the start opening prize is established.
The starting port that wins a prize at the timing B may be the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59.
The description regarding the start condition of the effect image display in the pattern (h) is the same as the description regarding the pattern (g) described above.

In the pattern (chi), during the execution of the effect image display started with the timing M as a trigger, the winning / failing determination unit 121 determines the timing M using the random numbers held by the special figure holding control unit 111. Consider the case where the timing N (in FIG. 12, it is expressed as "N: fluctuation start (big hit winning)") at which the fluctuation display of the above is started comes. In addition, it is assumed that the big hit game is won in the judgment.
Here, between the timing M and the timing N, one or a plurality of symbol fluctuation games (variation display or stop display of a symbol (not shown)) caused by a random number held before the random number held at the timing M ) May be executed, or a jackpot game may be executed.

In such a situation, when the timing O at which all reach is formed (indicated as "O: all reach formation" in FIG. 12) arrives, the display mode of the effect image displayed with the timing M as a trigger changes. ..
In other words, the effect control unit 210 is established when the hit / fail determination unit 121 determines the winning by using the random number acquired at the timing M during the period when the effect image display started with the timing M as a trigger is being executed. When performing all reach effects based on the specific conditions to be performed, the effect image related to the effect image display is changed.

Here, it is preferable that the change in the effect image is such that the idea recalled contradicts the total reach effect.
For example, if the changing object is a background display and a display that disappoints the player ("sorry", "defeat", "failure", etc.) is displayed in a part of the background display, that is the case. The change in the display mode is contrary to the all-reach effect, which has the meaning that the pattern alignment (winning of the big hit game) is fixed.
Alternatively, if the object to be changed is a hold display and the hold display is downgraded from a high-reliability color to a low-reliability color (red to blue, etc.), the change in the display mode is a symbol. This is contrary to all reach productions that have the meaning of upgrading the type of matching (upgrading from the matching of symbols corresponding to the non-probability winning to the matching of symbols corresponding to the winning of the probability variation).

As described above, when the effect image is changed so as to overlap with the execution period of the entire reach effect, the player can be given a sense of discomfort if the effect images are executed in a manner contradictory to each other. The sense of incongruity becomes an opportunity to direct the player's attention to the subsequent development of the entire reach production, and as a result, it becomes possible to enhance the production effect.

Note that FIG. 12 shows the length of time during which the effect image display in the pattern (g) is executed and the length of time during which the effect image display in the pattern (chi) is executed (after the effect image has changed). (Including the execution time of) is shown on the assumption that it is the same, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the length of time during which the effect image display in the pattern (g) is executed and the length of time during which the effect image display in the pattern (h) is executed may not match.

Alternatively, in the pattern (chi) shown in FIG. 12, the mode in which the entire reach effect is the second effect is described, but the entire reach effect may be replaced with another effect (for example, a specific reach effect, a pseudo continuous effect, etc.). Good.

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Although the present invention has been described so far according to the embodiments described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and as long as the object of the present invention is achieved. Also includes aspects such as various modifications and improvements in.

The processing procedure described using the flowchart and the time chart in the above-described embodiment is a specific example according to the embodiment of the present invention, and a part thereof is omitted, replaced before and after, or processing that is not described is processed. Allow changes such as inclusion as part of the procedure.

In the above-described embodiment, the game state in which the special electric accessory is open has been described as a big hit game, but even in a game machine in which at least a part of the game state in which the special electric accessory is open is called a small hit game, the present invention is also used. The invention can be carried out.
When the present invention is implemented in such a game machine, at least a part of what has been described as the process related to the "big hit game" in the above-described embodiment can be replaced with the process related to the "small hit game".

In the above-described embodiment, the cases (pattern (b), pattern (d), pattern (f), and pattern (chi)) for executing the first effect and the second effect described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12 are In both cases, the first effect in which the start condition is satisfied regardless of whether the big hit game is successful or when the big hit game is not won, and the second effect in which the start condition (special condition) is satisfied when the big hit game is won. Although described by way of example, the practice of the present invention is not limited to this.
That is, the first effect in which the start condition is satisfied regardless of whether the big hit game is successful or when the big hit game is won, and the second effect in which the start condition (special condition) is satisfied when the big hit game is not won. By combining, the present invention may be carried out.

In the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the image display effect that mainly directs the player's attention to the effect display device 80 and the sound effect that mainly directs the player's attention to the speaker 33 are executed has been described. The unit may be changed to a light emitting effect that mainly focuses the player's attention on the lighting device 35, an accessory effect that directs the player's attention to the operation of the decorative movable body (not shown), and the like.

In the above-described embodiment, the game machine 10 has been described as a pachinko game machine, but the present invention can be implemented even when the game machine 10 is a rotating body type game machine.
In this modification, in the symbol variation game according to the present invention, for example, the reel (rotary cylinder) on which the symbol is drawn is rotated by the operation of the start lever, and the stop button is pressed during the rotation of the reel. A game in which the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped. Further, the specific symbol is, for example, a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific combination (including a winning combination, a replay combination, and a bonus combination), and the notification of a specific result is, for example, a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific combination. Means that is aligned with the effective line.

This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) In a part of executing a symbol variation game, a symbol display control means for notifying a specific result by stopping a specific symbol and a first effect and a second effect that are independent of each other are executed. The effect control means is provided with the effect control means, and the specific result is notified in at least a part of the case where the specific condition necessary for the symbol display control means to notify the specific result is satisfied. The second effect is executed to give advance notice of the fact, and the first effect is performed over a predetermined period with a predetermined start condition that can be satisfied regardless of whether the specific condition is satisfied or whether the specific condition is satisfied or not. A game machine that executes the second effect in duplicate or continuously with respect to the first effect being executed in at least a part of the case where the specific condition is satisfied in the predetermined period.
(2) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the first effect and the second effect are independent of each other by operating different devices.
(3) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the first effect and the second effect are independent of each other due to the conflicting contents of the respective effects.
(4) The first effect changed due to the establishment of the specific condition in the predetermined period ends earlier than in the case where the specific condition is not satisfied in the predetermined period (1) to (3). The gaming machine described in any one of.
(5) When the symbol variation game is started by the random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number and the symbol display control means in at least a part of the case where the game ball enters the start port, the random number acquisition means acquires the random number. The predetermined start is provided with a hit / fail determination means for determining the hit / fail of the big hit game using the random numbers, and a hold means for holding the random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition means until they are used by the hit / fail determination means. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein at least one of the conditions is the holding of a random number by the holding means.
(A) The end condition of the predetermined period includes the elapsed time after the start of the first effect and the establishment of the specific condition, and the effect control means satisfies the specific condition in the predetermined period. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the first effect is completed without waiting for the elapsed time in at least a part of the case.
(B) Any one of (1) to (4), which is provided with an operation receiving means for accepting the operation of the player, and at least one of the predetermined start conditions is the operation of the player accepted by the operation receiving means. The game machine described in one.
(C) A determination means for determining the result of the symbol variation game notified by the symbol display control means is provided, and at least one of the predetermined start conditions determines another result in which the determination means is different from the specific result. The game machine according to any one of (1) to (4).
(E) The holding means includes a pre-determining means used by the winning / failing means to determine in advance whether or not the random number held by the holding means wins the winning / failing determination by the winning / failing means. The first effect is started with the determination that one random number is reserved or that the one random number is not won by the pre-determination means is satisfied as the predetermined start condition. Based on the specific condition that is established when it is determined by the pre-determination means that another random number held during the predetermined period in which the effect is being executed is won, the effect control means performs the first effect. The gaming machine according to (5), wherein the second effect is started.
(F) The effect control means starts the first effect with the fact that the random number is held by the hold means as the establishment of the predetermined start condition, and the hit / fail determination is made during the period when the first effect is executed. The gaming machine according to (5), wherein the second effect is executed based on the specific condition that is established when the means determines the winning by using the random number.

10 Game machine 15 Outer frame 20 Front frame 21 Hing mechanism 22 Movable decorative body 23 Cylinder lock 25 Transparent member 27 Upper ball saucer 29 Lower ball saucer 31 Operation handle 32 Upper frame 33 Speakers 34a, 34b Left right frame 35 Lighting device 36 Ball pulling mechanism 37 Push button 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Cursor button 39a Ball lending button 39b Return button 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 55 Large winning opening 57 First starting port 59 No. 2 Starting port 61 Ordinary electric accessory 63 Gate 65 Special electric accessory 67 Ordinary winning port 69 Out port 80 Effect display device 81 Main display unit 82 Upper sub display unit 83 Left sub display unit 84 Right sub display unit 90 Design display unit 91 Special symbol display unit 91 1st special symbol display device 92 2nd special symbol display device 93 Normal symbol display device 100 Main control board 101 CPU
102 RAM
103 ROM
110 Start port ball entry processing unit 111 Special figure hold control unit 112 Look-ahead judgment unit 120 Special figure game control unit 121 Win / fail judgment unit 122 Special figure selection unit 123 Reach lottery unit 124 Fluctuation pattern determination unit 130 Figure Hold control unit 132 Normal drawing lottery unit 133 Normal electric service control unit 140 Game state control unit 141 Big hit control unit 142 Special electric service control unit 143 Probability change control unit 144 Change / short control unit 150 Symbol display control unit 151 First special symbol display Control unit 152 2nd special symbol display control unit 153 Normal symbol display control unit 190 Information transmission unit 200 Sub control board 201 CPU
202 RAM
203 ROM
210 Production control unit SOL1, SOL4 Solenoid coil SW1, SW2, SW4, SW51, SW52, SW7 Count switch X 1st flow path Y 2nd flow path

Claims (1)

Random number acquisition means for acquiring random numbers and at least a part of the case where the game ball enters the starting port.
When the symbol variation game is started, the winning / failing determination means for determining the winning / failing of the jackpot game using the random numbers acquired by the random number acquiring means, and
A holding means that holds the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means until it is used by the hit / fail determination means, and a holding means.
In a part of the case of executing the symbol variation game, a symbol display control means for notifying the winning of the jackpot game as a specific result by stopping a specific symbol, and
Includes a presentation control means for common speaker each other physician to perform a first effect and the second effect is a sound effect to operate, a,
The effect control means
Executing the second effect the previous SL identification result is determined informed in advance to be broadcast,
When the jackpot game is not won or when a predetermined start condition that can be established regardless of whether the jackpot game is successful or not is triggered, the first effect is executed for a predetermined period.
Random number according to the symbol variation game that will win the jackpot gaming is In no event specific to be held even after the the first effect is started within the predetermined time period, the first running By ending one effect and starting the second effect, the sound related to the first effect and the sound related to the second effect are continuously output from the speaker .
The execution of the second effect is limited to the specific case.
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