JP6964572B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Some gaming machines, such as pachinko gaming machines and spinning-type gaming machines, perform an effect that involves the operation of buttons and the like provided for the effect.
The following Patent Document 1 is exemplified as this type of gaming machine.

According to Patent Document 1, in a stepwise effect involving a touch button operation, if the lottery performed each time the touch button is operated is won, the stepwise effect is stepped up, and if the lottery is not won, the stepwise effect is stepped up. It is described that the production mode of the target production does not step up.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-30762

The stepwise effect described in Patent Document 1 is stepped up when a lottery triggered by the operation of a touch button is won. That is, the operation of the touch button can be an opportunity to step up.
Here, Patent Document 1 does not give special consideration to the timing from the operation of the touch button to the step-up, and there is still room for improvement of the interest in the production.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of improving interest by executing a specific effect.

According to the present invention, an operation detecting means for detecting an operation by a player, an operation valid period is started in one symbol variation triggered by a predetermined condition, and the operation valid period is ended within the one symbol variation. The period transition means for causing the movement and whether or not to execute the specific effect after the operation valid period in the one symbol variation is one operation out of a plurality of operations performed within the operation valid period. The effect lottery means determined by the effect lottery executed when one operation is detected by the operation detection means and when the second operation, which is the next operation of the first operation, is detected by the operation detection means. And a specific effect control means for executing the specific effect according to the result of the lottery for the effect, and the specific effect has a different effect pattern from the first specific effect and the first specific effect. When there is a second specific effect, and the specific effect control means does not detect the second operation in the operation valid period after the first operation is detected by the operation detecting means in the operation valid period. When the first specific effect is executed or not executed, and the second operation is detected in the operation valid period after the first operation is detected by the operation detecting means in the operation valid period. , The second specific effect may or may not be executed, and the second operation is not detected in the operation valid period after the first operation is detected by the operation detecting means in the operation valid period. When the second operation is detected in the operation valid period after the first operation is detected by the operation detecting means in the operation valid period without executing the second specific effect. There is no case where the first specific effect is executed, and the first time, which is the time interval from the time when the first operation is detected to the time when the first specific effect is started, and the time when the second operation is detected, the said. With respect to the second time, which is the time interval until the start of the second specific effect, the game machine is provided in which the second time is shorter than the first time.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of improving the interest by executing a specific effect.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the game board installed in the game machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol display device arranged in the game machine. It is a bird's-eye view which shows the operation button group which a game machine has and its surroundings. 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 gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram which shows the main control composition of a gaming machine. It is a time chart related to the production performed when shifting to a specific production period. It is a figure which shows how the variation of an effect symbol starts in an effect display device. It is a figure which shows the production which is performed when it shifts to a specific production period. It is a figure which shows the production which is performed when it shifts to a specific production period. It is a time chart related to a specific production. It is a time chart related to a specific production. It is a figure which shows how the variation of an effect symbol starts in an effect display device. It is a figure which shows the state which displayed the privilege image on the effect display device. 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.

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", "upper", and "lower" mean that the gaming machine 10 is on the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. ) Shall be designated.

<Overview of gaming machine 10>
First, the outline of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 7, 12, or 15.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10.
FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing a main control configuration of the gaming machine 10.
FIG. 12 is a time chart relating to an effect (specific effect) for displaying the privilege image 86 on the effect display device 80.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a state in which the privilege image 86 is displayed on the effect display device 80.
The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko gaming machine, and includes an operation detecting means, a period shifting means, a lottery means for producing, and a specific effect controlling means.

The operation detection means detects the operation by the player. In FIG. 7, the operation detection unit 211 is illustrated as the operation detection means.
The "operation by the player" in the present embodiment is specifically an operation of pressing the push button 37, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is implemented by substituting with another operation. May be good.

The period transition means shifts to the operation valid period triggered by a predetermined condition. In FIG. 7, the period transition unit 213 is illustrated as the period transition means.
Here, the "predetermined condition" is not particularly limited, but for example, the change of the special symbol starts during the stay of a specific production period.
Here, the "operation valid period" is a period during which the operation detecting means can effectively detect the operation by the player. The operation detecting means does not necessarily have to effectively detect all the operations performed by the player during the operation valid period. For example, the time interval related to a plurality of continuously detected operations is shorter than a predetermined time. In some cases, some or all of the plurality of operations may be treated as invalid.

The effect lottery means draws the effect lottery triggered by at least a part of a plurality of operations detected by the operation detection means within the operation valid period. In FIG. 7, the production lottery section 215 is illustrated as the production lottery means.
Here, the "operation detected by the operation detecting means within the operation valid period" is an operation effectively detected by the operation detecting means within the operation valid period.

The specific effect control means executes a specific effect indicating the result of the effect lottery. In FIG. 7, the specific effect control unit 217 is illustrated as the specific effect control means.
In the present embodiment, as a specific example of the embodiment of the specific effect, the effect of displaying the privilege image 86 on the effect display device 80 (see FIG. 15) will be described, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this.

When the specific effect control unit 217 wins the effect lottery triggered by the first operation, which is one operation (for example, the seventh operation), the specific effect control unit 217 takes a predetermined time (for example, 2) from the time when the first operation is detected. With the passage of seconds), a specific effect indicating that the lottery for the effect has been won is executed. Further, the specific effect control unit 217 is a case where the effect lottery is won with the first operation as an opportunity, and the next operation of the first operation is performed between the time when the first operation is detected and the time when the predetermined time elapses. When the second operation (for example, the eighth operation) is detected, the execution of the specific effect indicating the winning of the effect lottery is restricted.
For example, in the time chart shown in FIG. 12A, the production lottery triggered by the seventh operation is won, and two seconds after the operation is detected, the production lottery is shown. As a specific effect, the privilege image 86 is displayed on the effect display device 80.
Further, in the time chart shown in FIG. 12B, the lottery for production triggered by the 7th operation is won, and the 8th operation is detected 2 seconds before the detection of the operation. If the lottery for production is not won, the privilege image 86 is not displayed on the production display device 80. That is, even though the lottery for production was won with the 7th operation as an opportunity, the previous winning is canceled (invalid) as a result of the new lottery for production being performed by the 8th operation, so that the player Cannot see the specific production corresponding to the winning of the production lottery. Since such a production is novel and unprecedented, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.
Hereinafter, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described in more detail.

<About the structure of the gaming machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a game board 50 installed in the game machine 10.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol display device 90 arranged in the gaming machine 10.
FIG. 4 is a bird's-eye view showing a group of operation buttons included in the gaming machine 10 and its surroundings.

As shown in FIG. 1 or 2, the gaming machine 10 has a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens back and forth, and an inner frame that detachably holds the game board 50 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15 (shown). , And a front frame 20 configured to cover the front side of the game board 50 (middle frame).

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.

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 34, 36 of the front frame 20 are formed by a light transmitting cover, and lighting devices 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) are arranged inside the upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34, 36, 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 front frame 20 is provided with a push button 37 at the front portion of the upper ball tray 27. The push button 37 can accept the player's operation for switching the effect generated during the game or for the player to obtain various information related to the game machine 10.

At the lower part of the lower ball tray 29, a ball removing mechanism 39 is provided to discharge the game balls stored in the lower ball tray 29 downward. By operating the ball pulling mechanism 39, 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.

The effect display device 80 is arranged substantially in the center of the game board 50. The effect display device 80 can display various effects including fluctuations in the effect symbol. Here, the "directed symbol" is a symbol displayed on the effect display device 80 in order to further enhance the interest of the game in the gaming machine 10, and is specifically composed of numbers, patterns, or a combination thereof. ..
In general, the player of the game machine 10 is aroused by the variable effect of the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 80, and the effect display device 80 is arranged at a position that is easy for the player to see. ing.
As the effect display device 80, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel is housed in a storage case is generally adopted, but the display device is not limited to this, and various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type are used. Can be adopted.

The effect display device 80 displays the effect symbol in substantially the center of the display area, and further displays the effect symbol on the left side and the right side of the effect symbol, respectively. That is, the effect display device 80 displays the effect symbols on the “left”, “middle”, and “right”, respectively, and the displayed effect symbols form one or a plurality of columns. By scrolling these effect symbols, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the display area of the effect display device 80.

The symbol display device 90 is arranged at a position such as the lower right side of the effect display device 80, which is harder for the player to see than the effect display device 80. Further, the display area of the symbol display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the effect display device 80.
The symbol display device 90 is formed by arranging a plurality of lamps, and displays various information depending on the arrangement of the lamps that emit light. In the present embodiment, a light emitting diode (hereinafter referred to as an LED) is used for the lamp. The symbol display device 90 in the present embodiment includes a first special symbol display device 91, a second special symbol display device 92, and a normal symbol display device 93.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display device 91 is composed of eight LEDs and is located on the left side of the second special symbol display device 92. The second special symbol display device 92 is composed of eight LEDs and is located on the right side of the first special symbol display device 91. The first special symbol display device 91 and the second special symbol display device 92 display the lottery result (special symbol) of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol by the light emitting pattern of the LED.
The normal symbol display device 93 is a lottery result (normal symbol) of a symbol variation game related to a normal symbol due to a smaller number (example: 2) of LED light emission patterns than the first special symbol display device 91 and the second special symbol display device 92. Is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol display device 90 also includes LEDs that are not used for displaying the first special symbol display device 91, the second special symbol display device 92, and the ordinary symbol display device 93, and is special. In addition to the lottery results of the symbol variation game related to the symbol and the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol, information such as the number of pending random numbers and the number of rounds of the jackpot game can be displayed.

Here, the "special symbol" is a general term for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.
The "first special symbol" refers to a data group that can be selected to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 91, or a symbol (LED light emitting pattern) that can be displayed on the first special symbol display device 91.
The "second special symbol" refers to a data group that can be selected to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 92, or a symbol (LED light emitting pattern) that can be 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".
Further, here, the "design variation game related to the special symbol" is used to indicate the lottery result (win / fail lottery result) for opening the special electric accessory 65 or the special electric accessory 66 (so-called attacker). It means that a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed after the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is variablely displayed. In the present specification, "execution of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol" means the display (variation display and stop display) of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92. ), And the execution of a series of internal processes performed for the display.
In addition, when it is simply referred to as a symbol variation game in this embodiment, it means a symbol variation game related to a special symbol.

Here, the "ordinary symbol" refers to a data group that can be selected for display on the ordinary symbol display device 93, or a symbol that can be displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 93 (LED light emission pattern in the ordinary symbol display device 93). .. In the following, ordinary symbols may be abbreviated as "general symbols".
In addition, the "design variation game related to the normal symbol" is a normal symbol display device 93 in order to show the lottery result (win / fail lottery result per normal symbol) for opening the ordinary electric accessory 61 (so-called electric tulip). It means to stop and display a specific normal symbol after changing the display. In the present specification, "execution of the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol" refers to the display (variation display and stop display) of the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 93, and for the display. It may refer to the execution of a series of internal processes performed in.

In the present embodiment, the plurality of lamps arranged in the symbol display device 90 are LEDs, but the types of lamps are not limited to this. The arrangement of the lamps is not limited to that shown in FIG. 3, and various arrangements can be adopted.

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 when viewed from 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 gaming machine 10 can adjust the launch strength of the gaming 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.

Various winning openings (for example, large winning opening 55, etc.) are arranged in the game area 50a, and various switches (for example, count switch SW7, etc.) for detecting the entered game ball are arranged behind each winning opening. Has been done. In the following description, "winning" means that the game ball enters a specific winning opening.
In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned various switches are arranged at positions that are not visible to the player, and are not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 2 shows a large winning opening 55, a large winning opening 56, a first starting opening 57, a second starting opening 59, an operating 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 (below the effect display device 80) of the game area 50a, and is generally called a “navel”.
A count switch SW1 for detecting a game ball that has entered is arranged behind the first starting port 57.
By detecting the game ball that has entered the first start port 57 with the count switch SW1, the start condition for starting the symbol variation game related to the first special symbol and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Withdrawal conditions and are granted.
In the present embodiment, the game area 50a enters the first starting port 57 when the game ball rolls from the first flow path X rather than when the game ball rolls from the second flow path Y. Various obstacles are arranged to make it easier. That is, the first starting port 57 is provided in the first flow path X mainly on the left side of the game area 50a.

The second starting port 59 is arranged on the right side of the game area 50a (lower right side of the effect display device 80), and the second starting port 59 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory 61. The ordinary electric accessory 61 is an opening / closing 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 second starting port 59, and operates the solenoid coil SOL4. To transition to either the open state or the closed state. The control of the ordinary electric accessory 61 will be described in detail later.
A count switch SW2 for detecting a game ball that has entered is arranged behind the second starting port 59. By detecting the game ball that has entered the second starting port 59 with the count switch SW2, the starting condition of the symbol variation game related to the second special symbol and the payout condition of the prize ball are given.
In the present embodiment, the game area 50a enters the second starting port 59 when the game ball rolls from the second flow path Y rather than when the game ball rolls from the first flow path X. Various obstacles are arranged to make it easier. That is, the second starting port 59 is provided in the second flow path Y mainly on the right side of the game area 50a.

The operation gate 63 is arranged above the second starting port 59 (on the right side of the effect display device 80). Behind the operating gate 63, a count switch SW4 for detecting a passing game ball is arranged. By detecting the entered game ball with the count switch SW4, the operation gate 63 can be given a start condition of the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol.
In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the detection of the count switch SW4 is not included in the prize ball payout condition. That is, even if the game ball enters the operating gate 63 of the present embodiment, the prize ball is zero.
Further, the operating gate 63 may be a so-called gate type winning opening in which the passing game ball rolls in the game area 50a again after passing. In this case, passing through the operating gate 63 may also be referred to as "entry ball" in the present specification.

The large winning opening 55 is arranged on the lower left side (lower side of the effect display device 80) of the second starting opening 59. A special electric accessory 65 that opens and closes by the operation of the solenoid coil SOL1 is arranged in the opening of the grand prize opening 55.
A count switch SW7 for detecting a game ball that has entered is arranged behind the large winning opening 55. When the count switch SW7 detects the game ball that has entered the large prize opening 55, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are given.

The large winning opening 56 is arranged below the second starting opening 59 (lower right side of the effect display device 80). A special electric accessory 66 that opens and closes by the operation of the solenoid coil SOL2 is arranged in the opening of the large winning opening 56.
A count switch SW8 for detecting a game ball that has entered is arranged on the back side of the large winning opening 56. When the count switch SW8 detects the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 56, the prize ball payout condition is given.

The grand prize opening 55 is opened by the opening operation of the special electric accessory 65 during the jackpot game that is won in the symbol variation game related to the special symbol, and accordingly, the game ball enters the grand prize opening 55. Is allowed.
The big winning opening 56 is opened by the opening operation of the special electric accessory 66 during the big hit game that is won in the symbol variation game related to the special symbol, and the game ball enters the big winning opening 56 accordingly. Is allowed.
In the present embodiment, the special electric accessory 65 and the special electric accessory 66 can be opened in the big hit game caused by either the entry into the first starting port 57 or the entry into the second starting port 59. It is configured as follows. However, the special electric accessory 65 or the special electric accessory 66 can be opened only in the big hit game caused by either the entry into the first starting port 57 or the entry into the second starting port 59. It may be configured in.
Whether the jackpot game is performed due to either the ball entering the first starting port 57 or the ball entering the second starting port 59, the player can greatly increase the chance of winning the prize ball. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the second flow path Y, it is easier to enter the large winning opening 55 or the large winning opening 56 than when rolling from the first flow path X. Various obstacles are placed in.

The ordinary winning openings 67 (67a, 67b) are arranged at the lower left of the effect display device 80. A count switch SW5 for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 67a is arranged behind the normal winning opening 67a. Can be granted. A count switch SW6 for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 67b is arranged behind the normal winning opening 67b, and a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 67b is detected by the count switch SW6 to pay out the prize ball. Can be granted.

As described above, behind each winning opening, each count switch for detecting the game ball that has entered each winning opening is arranged. Specifically, the count switch SW1 detects the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 57, the count switch SW2 detects the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 59, and the count switch SW4 detects the winning of the game ball to the operating gate 63. The count switch SW5 detects the winning of the game ball to the normal winning opening 67a, the count switch SW6 detects the winning of the game ball to the normal winning opening 67b, and the count switch SW7 detects the winning of the game ball to the normal winning opening 67a. The winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 55 is detected, and the count switch SW8 detects the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 56.

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 (when the operating gate 63 is a gate type, a game that has passed through the operating gate 63 and has not entered another winning opening). The ball) falls into the out port 69 and is treated as an out ball.
Here, the "out ball" is a game ball discharged from the game area 50a.
In the present embodiment, the out port switch SW9 is provided as a means for detecting the out ball. The out port switch SW9 is arranged in the out port 69 and the flow path (not shown) of the game ball that has entered each winning port. As a result, the out-port switch SW9 detects the game ball that has fallen into the out-port 69 or the game ball that has entered any of the winning openings as an out-ball. The out port switch SW9 may output a detection signal each time an out ball is detected, or may output a detection signal each time a predetermined number of out balls are detected.

As shown in FIG. 4, a group of operation buttons operated by the player is arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27. In addition to the push buttons 37 described above, the operation button group includes cursor buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, 38d for instructing operations to move up, down, left, and right, and a ball lending button 38e for accepting ball lending operations. , And a return button 38f that accepts the return operation of the prepaid card.
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.

<Regarding the control configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Subsequently, the control configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a main electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10.
6 and 7 are functional block diagrams showing the main control configurations of the gaming machine 10.
It should be noted that the configurations and functions shown in FIGS. 5, 6 and 7 are merely those necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and are not shown here. May be added to the gaming machine 10. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not necessarily have all of the configurations and functions shown here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

The gaming machine 10 includes control boards such as a main control board 100 and a sub control board 200 inside the game machine 10, and has various functions including the functions shown in FIGS. 6 or 7 in each board and each of the above. It is realized by the parts that are electrically connected to the board.
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 substrates shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, 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 regarding the effects 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, the information transmission unit 110, the special figure holding control unit 115, the normal drawing holding control unit 116, the special drawing lottery control unit 130, and the game state control unit 140 are shown. , The symbol display control unit 150, the variation pattern imparting unit 160, the general drawing lottery control unit 170, the ordinary electric service control unit 180, and the special electric service control 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.
The special symbol lottery control unit 130 controls other components in relation to the symbol variation game related to the special symbol.
The normal symbol lottery control unit 170 controls other components in relation to the symbol variation game related to the 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 jackpot game is a game state in which the accessory continuous operating device continuously operates the special electric accessory 65 or the special electric accessory 66.
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 variation pattern assigning unit 160 assigns a variation pattern including at least variation time information indicating the time from the start of the variation display to the stop display by the symbol display control unit 150 in the symbol variation game related to the special symbol. When the variation pattern assigned by the variation pattern imparting unit 160 is transmitted to the effect control unit 210 (sub-control board 200) via the information transmission unit 110 to execute the display effect (reach effect, etc.) on the effect display device 80. Also used for.
The information transmission unit 110 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. do. In addition to the information indicating the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern, the command transmitted by the information transmission unit 110 includes the result of the special figure lottery and the general figure lottery, the presence / absence of a probabilistic change state, the presence / absence of a change / short state, and a reserved random number. Information on, information on the execution of the jackpot game, and the like may be included.

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 110, 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. For example, the effect control unit 210 causes the effect display device 80 to display the effect symbol in a variable manner or to stop it while the symbol variation game is being executed.
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. Further, the effect control unit 210 can variably switch various effects according to the operation of the player received by the push button 37.

<About special drawing lottery>
Hereinafter, the functional configuration related to the special drawing lottery will be described in detail.

The special figure hold control unit 115 acquires and holds the random number M1 when the start condition including at least the winning of the first start port 57 is satisfied. Further, the special figure hold control unit 115 acquires and holds the random number M2 when the start condition including at least the winning of the second start port 59 is satisfied.
More specifically, the special figure hold control unit 115 acquires the random number M1 when the winning of the first starting port 57 is detected by the count switch SW1 and other starting conditions are satisfied, and stores the random number M1 in a dedicated storage area. Store (hold). Further, the special figure hold control unit 115 acquires a random number M2 when the count switch SW2 detects the winning of the second start port 59 and other start conditions are satisfied, and stores (holds) the random number M2 in a dedicated storage area. Let me. The other starting condition includes, for example, that the upper limit of the holding limit of the random number M1 or the random number M2 has not been reached.
The upper limit of the hold of the random number M1 or the upper limit of the hold of the random number M2 is predetermined, and in the present embodiment, four are set as the upper limit of the hold for each of the random number M1 and the random number M2. However, the maximum number of holdings is not limited.
After that, one condition is to detect the winning of the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59, and then to execute some processing, "the winning of the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59 is given. In some cases, an expression such as "execute some processing as an opportunity" is used. Therefore, even if the winning is detected, some processing does not necessarily have to be executed.

The special figure hold control unit 115 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 winning / failing lottery unit 131, which will be described later, is configured to use the random number M2 first to draw a winning / failing lottery when both the random number M1 and the random number M2 are reserved. Such processing may be referred to as priority processing in the following description.

The priority processing is realized by the control by the special figure holding control unit 115.
When the control related to the symbol variation game related to the special symbol or the control related to the jackpot game is not performed, the special symbol holding control unit 115 reads out the reserved random number M1 or the random number M2 at a predetermined cycle. At this time, the special figure hold control unit 115 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 held random numbers M2 is zero). By such control, the random number M2 is read out with priority over the random number M1. The random numbers read by the special figure hold control unit 115 are used by the winning / failing lottery unit 131, which will be described later, to perform the winning / failing lottery. As a result, the random number M2 is preferentially processed over the random number M1 also in the winning / failing lottery unit 131.

The special figure hold control unit 115 may monitor the number of random numbers held for each. In this case, the special figure hold control unit 115 may issue a command to the symbol display control unit 150 to display the number of monitored random numbers on the symbol display device 90, or display the number on the effect display device 80. As described above, a command may be issued to the effect control unit 210 via the information transmission unit 110.

The special figure lottery control unit 130 is a functional unit that performs processing related to a symbol variation game related to a special symbol, and has a winning / failing lottery unit 131, a special figure selection unit 132, and the like.
The winning / failing lottery unit 131 uses the random number M1 or the random number M2 acquired by the special figure holding control unit 115 to perform a winning / losing lottery for the big hit game. In other words, the winning / failing lottery unit 131 (winning / failing determination means) determines the winning / failing on the condition that the game ball is detected by the count switch SW1 and the count switch SW2 as at least one condition.
As described above, the count switch SW1 and the count switch SW2 are start detection means for detecting game balls that have won prizes in the start ports (first start port 57, second start port 59) provided in the game area 50a. be.

The special symbol selection unit 132 selects a special symbol based on the result of the winning / failing lottery by the winning / failing lottery unit 131.
The special symbol selected by the special symbol selection unit 132 is displayed by the first special symbol display control unit 151 or the second special symbol display control unit 152, which will be described later, during execution of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol. It is displayed on the device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92.

<About the general drawing lottery>
The functional configuration related to the general drawing lottery will be described in detail below.

The general drawing lottery control unit 170 is a functional unit that controls a symbol variation game related to a normal symbol, and has an open lottery unit 171 and a general drawing selection unit 172. Further, the ordinary electric accessory control unit 180 is a functional unit that controls the ordinary electric accessory 61.

When the count switch SW4 detects that the operation gate 63 has won a prize, the normal figure hold control unit 116 acquires the random number M3 and stores (holds) it in a dedicated storage area. Here, the random number M3 is a random number used for the lottery by the open lottery unit 171. The upper limit of the number of random numbers M3 that can be held is predetermined, and the upper limit of the number of holdings is set to 4 in the present embodiment.
When the normal figure lottery control unit 170 does not control the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol, the normal figure hold control unit 116 reads out the reserved random number M3 at a predetermined cycle.

The normal figure hold control unit 116 monitors the number of random numbers M3 held. Further, the normal figure hold control unit 116 may issue a command to the symbol display control unit 150 so that the number of the monitored random numbers M3 is displayed on the symbol display device 90, or causes the effect display device 80 to display the number. As described above, a command may be issued to the effect control unit 210 via the information transmission unit 110.

The open lottery unit 171 uses the random number M3 read by the normal figure hold control unit 116 to perform an open lottery as to whether or not to transition the ordinary electric accessory 61 to the open state. The winning probability of the lottery performed by the open lottery unit 171 is lower in the normal gaming state than in the variable state, and higher in the variable state than in the normal game state. ing.
When the lottery by the open lottery unit 171 is won, the ordinary electric function control unit 180 operates the solenoid coil SOL4 to open the ordinary electric accessory 61 under a predetermined opening condition.

The normal symbol selection unit 172 selects a normal symbol based on the winning / failing result of the lottery by the open lottery unit 171 and transmits the selected normal symbol to the symbol display control unit 150 (normal symbol display control unit 153). It is displayed on the display device 93. One of the two LEDs corresponding to the normal symbol display device 93 corresponds to winning and one corresponding to losing, and the normal symbol display control unit 153 emits one of the two LEDs according to the normal symbol selected by the normal symbol selection unit 172. Let me.

The ordinary electric accessory control unit 180 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 142. That is, the control of the ordinary electric service control unit 180 varies due to the addition of the variation state by the variation control unit 142, which will be described later.

<About game state control>
The game state control unit 140 is a function of controlling the jackpot game, the probability variation state, and the variation state, and has a probability variation control unit 141, a variation control unit 142, and a jackpot control unit 145.

Here, the "probability change state" means that the winning probability of the big hit winning / losing lottery by the winning / losing lottery unit 131 is higher than that in the normal gaming state.
In addition, the "variable state" means that at least one of the following is performed.
(I) The winning probability of the open lottery of the ordinary electric accessory 61 is higher than that in the normal gaming state.
(Ii) The opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 61 per time is extended from the normal gaming state.
(Iii) Opening of the ordinary electric accessory 61 The number of times the ordinary electric accessory 61 is opened according to the winning of the lottery is increased from the normal gaming state.
(Iv) The variation display time per time in the normal symbol display device 93 is shortened.

The probability change control unit 141 imparts a probability change state when at least a part of the jackpot games executed by the jackpot control unit 145 is completed.
When the probability variation control unit 141 satisfies the end condition of the probability variation state in the symbol variation game related to the special symbol, or when the jackpot game is won in the symbol variation game related to the special symbol executed in the probability variation state, the probability variation control unit 141 Shift from the probabilistic state to the normal game state.
The end condition of the probabilistic state in the present embodiment is that the symbol variation game related to the special symbol is played 100 times after the transition to the probabilistic state.

The variable / short control unit 142 imparts a variable / short state when the big hit game executed by the big hit control unit 145 is completed.
The variation control unit 142 shifts from the normal game state to the variation state at the end of all the jackpot games, and in the symbol variation game related to the special symbol in which the end condition of the variation state is satisfied, the variation state is changed to the normal game. Move to the state.
The end condition of the variation state in the present embodiment is that the symbol variation game related to the special symbol is played 100 times after the transition to the variation state. In the present embodiment, since the variable / shortened state is given at the end of all the jackpot games, the variable / shortened state is changed from the end of each jackpot game until the number of symbol variation games related to the special symbols played thereafter reaches 100 times. The state is maintained.

The above-mentioned probability variation control unit 141 and variation control unit 142 can be rephrased as follows. That is, the probability variation control unit 141 and the variation control unit 142 (game state control means) are triggered by at least a part of the jackpot game executed by the jackpot control unit 145, and the probability variation state and the variation state (advantageous) are advantageous to the player. Shift to the game state).

The jackpot control unit 145 is a functional unit that executes a jackpot game due to winning of a symbol variation game related to a special symbol. In other words, the jackpot control unit 145 (big hit control means) executes the jackpot game when the winning or losing lottery unit 131 (winning or not determining means) determines the winning. Specifically, the jackpot game in this embodiment is executed as follows.
First, when the jackpot game is won by the winning / failing lottery unit 131, the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot game is selected by the special symbol selection unit 132, and the selected special symbol is displayed by the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display. After the stop display is displayed on the device 92 (after the symbol variation game related to the special symbol is completed), the jackpot control unit 145 starts the jackpot game.
When the jackpot game is started, the jackpot control unit 145 issues a command to the effect control unit 210 regarding the opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game. The effect control unit 210 executes the opening effect for a predetermined time (opening time) according to the command of the jackpot control unit 145. In addition, it is preferable to encourage the player to launch the game ball into the second flow path Y toward the large winning opening 55 and the large winning opening 56 by, for example, recommending the player to hit right in the opening effect.
After the opening effect is completed, a round game in which the large winning opening 55 or the large winning opening 56 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined number of times (the number of rounds). In the round game, the large winning opening 55 is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, once). In addition, the large winning opening 55 or the large winning opening 56 is closed after the specified number of game balls have entered the opened large winning opening 55 or the large winning opening 56, or after the specified time (round game time) has elapsed. The round game ends.
After the end of the round game, the large winning opening 55 or the large winning opening 56 is closed for a predetermined time (interval time), and the large winning opening 55 or the large winning opening 56 is opened again with the start of the next round game.

The jackpot control unit 145 transmits a command including the number of rounds, the round game time, the interval time, and the like as control information to the special electric service control unit 190 in order to control as described in the previous stage.
The special electric service control unit 190 opens the special electric accessory 65 or the special electric accessory 66 according to the command received from the jackpot control unit 145.
While the special electric accessory 65 is open, the special electric service control unit 190 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 190 operates the solenoid coil SOL1 to close the special electric function 65.
Alternatively, the special electric service control unit 190 counts the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 56 during one round game while the special electric service control unit 66 is open, based on the detection of the count switch SW8. I'm watching. Then, when the number of winning game balls being monitored reaches the upper limit, the special electric service control unit 190 operates the solenoid coil SOL2 to close the special electric function 66.

The jackpot control unit 145 issues a command to the effect control unit 210 (sub control board 200) regarding the effect during the round game. The effect control unit 210 executes a round effect according to the command of the jackpot control unit 145.
When the predetermined number of rounds is completed, the jackpot control unit 145 issues a command regarding the ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game to the effect control unit 210 via the information transmission unit 110. The effect control unit 210 executes the ending effect for a predetermined time (ending time) according to the command of the jackpot control unit 145, and the jackpot control unit 145 ends the jackpot game.

<About design display and production display>
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 effect control unit 210 causes the effect display device 80 to display an effect display mainly related to a symbol variation game or a jackpot game related to a special symbol. In particular, regarding the execution of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol, the effect control unit 210 executes the effect display by the effect display device 80 in accordance with the variation time of the special symbol by the symbol display device 90. In other words, the effect control unit 210 executes, in principle, the symbol variation game related to one special symbol in the symbol display device 90 and one effect display in the effect display device 80 in association with each other.
However, when the effect display having continuity is executed over the symbol variation game related to the special symbol multiple times, or when the symbol variation game related to one special symbol is executed, the variation of multiple times is regarded as one set. In some cases, the effect display is executed. A typical example of the former is an effect display called a so-called continuous effect, and a representative example of the latter is an effect display called a so-called pseudo-continuous effect.

In order to ensure the correspondence between the symbol variation game related to the special symbol described above and the effect display, the variation pattern adding unit 160 determines the variation pattern.
More specifically, the variation pattern adding unit 160 determines a variation pattern including at least variation time information indicating the time during which the special symbol changes in the symbol variation game related to the special symbol, and sets the variation pattern to the symbol display control unit 150 and the effect. It is transmitted to the control unit 210. The symbol display control unit 150 displays a symbol variation game related to a special symbol according to the transmitted variation pattern, and the effect control unit 210 displays an effect display according to the transmitted variation pattern to cope with these problems. The sex is guaranteed.

Further, in the above description, it has been explained that the fluctuation pattern defined by the fluctuation pattern imparting unit 160 includes at least the fluctuation time information. In addition to this, the variation pattern may include information or the like indicating whether the reach effect is to be produced or the pattern is to be disjointed.

<About specific production>
As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control unit 210 includes an operation detection unit 211, a period transition unit 213, an effect lottery unit 215, and a specific effect control unit 217, and these functional configurations contribute to the execution of the specific effect. do.

The operation detection unit 211 detects the pressing of the push button 37 as an effective operation at least in a part of the case where the push button 37 is pressed during the operation valid period. Further, the operation detection unit 211 treats the operation as invalid even if the push button 37 is pressed during the non-operation valid period.

The period transition unit 213 shifts to the operation valid period when the symbol variation game is started and the start condition of the specific effect period is satisfied. In this case, the period transition unit 213 temporarily stops the variable display of the left and right effect symbols (effect symbols 81a and 81c) when the push button 37 is detected once in the middle of the operation valid period. The operation validity period ends when the earlier of them arrives.
Alternatively, the period transition unit 213 shifts to the operation valid period when the symbol variation game is started when staying in a specific production period. In this case, the period transition unit 213 is when the push button 37 is detected eight times in the middle of the operation valid period, or when the variation display of the left and right effect symbols (effect symbols 81a and 81c) is temporarily stopped. The operation validity period ends when the earlier of them arrives.
Here, the specific effect period may be, for example, an effect period (so-called look-ahead zone) that raises the expectation of winning a big hit in the symbol variation game performed after the running symbol variation game.

When the production lottery unit 215 stays in a specific production period, at least one of the seventh pressing operation and the eighth pressing operation of the push button 37 pressed during one operation valid period is performed. A lottery for production will be held.
In the present embodiment, the seventh pressing operation detected by the operation detection unit 211 during a certain operation valid period during the stay of a specific effect period is the first operation in the present invention, and the eighth operation. The pressing operation is the second operation in the present invention. However, this embodiment is a specific example, and the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the first operation and the second operation need only be continuous operations detected in a certain operation valid period, and the number of operations is not particularly limited. The operation detection unit 211 according to the present embodiment has a predetermined minimum time during which continuous operations can be detected, and the time interval between the detection of the first operation and the detection of the second operation is equal to or longer than the minimum time. be.

When the specific effect control unit 217 wins the effect lottery triggered by the seventh pressing operation, the specific effect control unit 217 starts the specific effect indicating the winning when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the detection of the pressing operation. do. Here, the predetermined time is preferably a time longer than the minimum time that can be detected by the operation detection unit 211.
Further, when the specific effect control unit 217 wins the effect lottery triggered by the eighth pressing operation, the specific effect control unit 217 starts the specific effect indicating the winning immediately after the detection of the pressing operation.
Alternatively, the specific effect control unit 217 wins the effect lottery triggered by the seventh pressing operation, and the eighth pressing operation is detected before two seconds have elapsed from the detection of the pressing operation. In this case, the execution of the specific effect indicating the winning of the effect lottery triggered by the seventh pressing operation is restricted. In this case, since the production lottery unit 215 separately performs the production lottery triggered by the eighth pressing operation, the specific production control unit 217 indicates the winning of the production lottery triggered by the seventh pressing operation. Even if the execution of the specific effect is restricted, if the lottery for the effect triggered by the eighth pressing operation is won, the specific effect indicating the winning may be executed.
In other words, in at least a part of the case where the lottery for production is won with the first operation as an opportunity and the second operation is detected between the time when the first operation is detected and the time when the predetermined time elapses. , The effect lottery unit 215 executes the effect lottery, and the specific effect control unit 217 executes a specific effect indicating the result of the effect lottery.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the specific effect executed by the specific effect control unit 217 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15.
FIG. 8 is a time chart relating to the effect performed when shifting to a specific effect period.
9 and 14 are diagrams showing how the variation of the effect symbol starts in the effect display device 80.
10 and 11 are diagrams showing the effects performed when the period shifts to a specific effect period.
12 and 13 are time charts related to an effect (specific effect) for displaying the privilege image 86 on the effect display device 80.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a state in which the privilege image 86 is displayed on the effect display device 80.

8 (a) and 8 (b) are specific examples of time charts in a symbol variation game in which a start condition of a specific effect period is satisfied. It should be noted that the transition to a specific production period is described as "zone entry" in FIG. 8 and the like.

When the symbol variation game is started, the effect control unit 210 starts the effect display device 80 to start the variation display of the effect symbols 81a, 81b and 81c (FIGS. 8A and 8). “Fluctuation start” shown in (b)). In addition, each arrow shown by the broken line in FIG. 9 shows the variation display of the effect symbols 81a, 81b and 81c. Further, FIG. 9 shows a situation in which the hold displays 82a, 82b, 82c and 82d are displayed on the lower side of the effect display device 80.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10, the effect control unit 210 displays the button image 83 representing the push button 37 so as to superimpose the variable display of the effect symbols 81a, 81b and 81c (FIGS. 8A and 8). “Button display” shown in FIG. 8B), prompting the player to press the push button 37.
At this time, the period transition unit 213 shifts to the operation valid period (“operation valid period” shown in FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b)), and the operation detection unit 211 effectively detects the pressing operation of the push button 37. It can be so.

When the operation detection unit 211 detects that the push button 37 is pressed in the middle of the operation validity period (timing indicated by "Push" in FIG. 8A), the period transition unit 213 ends the operation validity period and controls the effect. As shown in FIG. 11, the unit 210 causes the effect display device 80 to display a cut-in image 84 showing the transition to a specific effect period (“zone entry display” shown in FIG. 8A).
Further, when the variation display of the effect symbols 81a and 81c is temporarily stopped during the operation valid period (timing indicated by "tempai" in FIG. 8B), the period transition unit 213 ends the operation valid period and controls the effect. As shown in FIG. 11, the unit 210 causes the effect display device 80 to display a cut-in image 84 showing the transition to a specific effect period (“zone entry display” shown in FIG. 8 (b)).
As is clear from a comparison of FIGS. 8A and 8B, when the cut-in image 84 is displayed when the push button 37 is pressed, the effect symbols 81a and 81c are provisionally displayed. Compared with the case where the cut-in image 84 is displayed when the cut-in image 84 is stopped, the operation valid period is short and the display time of the cut-in image 84 is long.

After the cut-in image 84 is displayed, the effect control unit 210 executes a predetermined effect (“predetermined effect” shown in FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b)). Here, the predetermined effect executed by the effect control unit 210 is, for example, the reach effect of the effect symbol.

Subsequently, FIGS. 12 (a), 12 (b), and 12 (c) show specific time charts when the lottery for effect by the seventh pressing operation is won in the symbol variation game related to the specific effect period. This is an example.

When the symbol variation game is started, the effect control unit 210 starts variation display of the effect symbols 81a, 81b and 81c on the effect display device 80 as shown in FIG. 14 (FIGS. 12A and 12). (B) and “start of fluctuation” shown in FIG. 12 (c)). The band image 85 shown on the upper side of the effect display device 80 in FIG. 14 includes a character image of "in the zone" indicating that the user is staying for a specific effect period.

Next, the period transition unit 213 shifts to the operation valid period (“operation valid period” shown in FIGS. 12 (a), 12 (b) and 12 (c)), and the operation detection unit 211 presses the push button 37. Enables effective detection of push operations.
In this situation, when the period transition unit 213 shifts to the operation valid period, the effect control unit 210 does not give a notification prompting the push button 37 to be pressed (operation by the player). That is, the specific effect according to the present embodiment is configured to be viewable only by the player who knows that the pressing of the push button 37 is effective in the symbol variation game during the specific effect period.
The notification for urging the player to operate is to urge the player to operate by performing some kind of effect in advance for the player to operate. Therefore, the effect of the push button 37 emitting light or the sound effect being emitted from the speaker 33 triggered by the player's operation does not encourage the player to operate.

When the operation detection unit 211 detects that the push button 37 is pressed seven times in the middle of the operation valid period, and the lottery for production is won (“7th time” and “winning” shown in FIG. 12A). Then, when 2 seconds have passed from the time when the seventh operation is detected, the specific effect control unit 217 executes the specific effect. Here, as shown in FIG. 15, the specific effect executed by the specific effect control unit 217 causes the effect display device 80 to display a privilege image 86 (“special effect image” shown in FIG. 12 (a)) representing a specific character. That is.
After the privilege image 86 is displayed, the effect control unit 210 executes a predetermined effect (“predetermined effect” shown in FIG. 12A). Here, it is preferable that the predetermined effect executed by the effect control unit 210 is a rare effect (for example, a special reach effect) performed in response to the display of the privilege image 86.

When the operation detection unit 211 detects that the push button 37 is pressed seven times in the middle of the operation valid period, and the lottery for production is won (“7th time” and “winning” shown in FIG. 12B). However, if the lottery for production triggered by the detection of 8 times is not won (“8th time” and “non-winning” shown in FIG. 12 (b)), when the 8th operation is detected. Immediately after that, the operation valid period is canceled by the period transition unit 213 (“non-valid period” shown in FIG. 12B), and the specific effect control unit 217 does not execute the specific effect.
After that, the effect control unit 210 executes a predetermined effect (“predetermined effect” shown in FIG. 12B). Here, the predetermined effect executed by the effect control unit 210 is, for example, the display of lost eyes of the effect symbol.

When the operation detection unit 211 detects that the push button 37 is pressed seven times in the middle of the operation valid period, and the lottery for production is won (“7th time” and “winning” shown in FIG. 12 (c)). Therefore, when the lottery for production triggered by the detection of 8 times is won (“8th time” and “winning” shown in FIG. 12 (c)), the specific production is performed immediately after the detection of the 8th operation. The control unit 217 executes a specific effect (“privilege image” shown in FIG. 13 (a)).
After the privilege image 86 is displayed, the effect control unit 210 executes a predetermined effect (“predetermined effect” shown in FIG. 12 (c)). Here, it is preferable that the predetermined effect executed by the effect control unit 210 is a rare effect performed in response to the display of the privilege image 86.

Subsequently, FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b) are specific examples of the time chart in the case where the effect lottery by the seventh pressing operation is not won in the symbol variation game related to the specific effect period.

When the symbol variation game is started, the effect control unit 210 starts variation display of the effect symbols 81a, 81b and 81c on the effect display device 80 as shown in FIG. 14 (FIGS. 13A and 13). “Fluctuation start” shown in (b)).

Next, the period transition unit 213 shifts to the operation valid period (“operation valid period” shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b)), and the operation detection unit 211 effectively detects the pressing operation of the push button 37. It can be so.
Even in this case, the effect control unit 210 does not give a notification prompting the player to press the push button 37 (operation by the player).

When the operation detection unit 211 detects that the push button 37 is pressed seven times in the middle of the operation valid period, the lottery for production is not won (the "seventh time" and "7th time" and "" shown in FIG. 13A. In the case of "non-winning") and winning the production lottery triggered by the detection of 8 times ("8th time" and "winning" shown in FIG. 13A), when the 8th operation is detected. Immediately after that, the specific effect control unit 217 executes the specific effect (“privilege image” shown in FIG. 13 (a)).
After the privilege image 86 is displayed, the effect control unit 210 executes a predetermined effect (“predetermined effect” shown in FIG. 13A). Here, it is preferable that the predetermined effect executed by the effect control unit 210 is a rare effect performed in response to the display of the privilege image 86.

When the operation detection unit 211 detects that the push button 37 is pressed seven times in the middle of the operation valid period, the lottery for production is not won (the "seventh time" and "7th time" shown in FIG. 13 (b). If it is "non-winning") and the lottery for production triggered by the detection of 8 times is also non-winning ("8th time" and "non-winning" shown in FIG. 13B), the 8th time. Immediately after the operation is detected, the operation valid period is canceled by the period transition unit 213 (“non-valid period” shown in FIG. 13B), and the specific effect control unit 217 does not execute the specific effect.
After that, the effect control unit 210 executes a predetermined effect (“predetermined effect” shown in FIG. 13B). Here, the predetermined effect executed by the effect control unit 210 is, for example, the display of lost eyes of the effect symbol.

As described above, when the specific effect control unit 217 according to the present embodiment wins the effect lottery triggered by the seventh operation (for example, when shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b)), When the lottery for production is won with the eighth operation as an opportunity (for example, the case shown in FIG. 13A), the production pattern of the specific production executed in is the display of the privilege image 86, which is common.
In other words, the production pattern that can be selected by the specific production control unit 217 when the specific production indicating the winning of the production lottery is executed triggered by the first operation, and the winning of the production lottery triggered by the second operation. The effect pattern that can be selected by the specific effect control unit 217 when the specific effect shown is executed is common.

<Processing procedure for various processes>
Next, the processing procedure of the various processes described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 or 17. In addition, since each component shown in FIGS. 1 to 7 described above may be touched and described, these drawings should also be referred to as appropriate.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for processing when the ball enters the starting port. FIG. 17 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 content, and some or all of the execution timings of the plurality of processing overlap with each other. May be good.
Further, each process shown in FIG. 16 or FIG. 17 is a main process necessary for the description of the present invention, and does not indicate all the processes executed by the gaming 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 starting port 57 or the second starting 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 115 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 115 has not reached the upper limit (NO in step S104). The number of holds by the special figure hold control unit 115 is added (step S106). Further, the random number M1 or the random number M2 is acquired by the special figure hold control unit 115 and is held and stored in the dedicated storage area (step S108).
That is, the affirmation of step S102 and the denial of step S104 mean the establishment of the starting condition for starting the symbol variation game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol described above.

A command including a series of processing results from step S102 to step S108 as control information is output from the information transmission unit 110 to the sub-control board 200 (step S110), 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 "design variation start process" is a series of processes performed when starting a symbol variation game using a special symbol.
First, the special figure lottery control unit 130 determines whether or not the fluctuation start condition is satisfied (step S202). Here, the "variation start condition" means that (i) the symbol variation game with 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 winning / failing lottery unit 131 reads out the random number M1 or the random number M2 held in the special figure holding control unit 115 (step S204).
In step S204, the winning / failing lottery unit 131 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 holding control unit 115, 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 winning / failing lottery by the winning / failing lottery unit 131 described above and the selection of a special symbol by the special figure selecting unit 132. 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 holding control unit 115 specifies the number of the random numbers M1 or the 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 assigning unit 160 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 control information is output from the information transmission unit 110 to the sub-control board 200 (step S212), and the symbol variation start processing is completed. The command includes various information for making it possible for the sub-control board 200 to determine whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed, the game state, and the like, for example, information indicating the variation pattern, the number of holds, the presence or absence of the probability variation state, and the variation state. The presence or absence of

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Although the present invention has been described so far according to the embodiments described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 17, 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.

In the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the present invention is implemented by the gaming machine 10 which is a pachinko gaming machine has been described, but the present invention may be implemented by a rotating cylinder type gaming machine.

In the above embodiment, when the eighth pressing operation is detected after winning the production lottery triggered by the seventh pressing operation, the specific effect control unit 217 executes a specific effect indicating the winning of the effect lottery. However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this, although the embodiment in which the production lottery unit 215 performs the production lottery triggered by the eighth pressing operation is described. That is, the eighth pressing operation only triggers the execution of the specific effect, and does not necessarily trigger the lottery for the effect.

In the above embodiment, when the eighth pressing operation is detected after winning the production lottery triggered by the seventh pressing operation, the specific effect control unit 217 triggers the seventh pressing operation to trigger the production lottery. As a specific example of restricting the execution of the specific effect indicating the winning of the above, the embodiment in which the specific effect is not executed has been described, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the specific effect control unit 217 may limit the execution of the specific effect by replacing it with an effect indicating non-winning, or may limit the execution of the specific effect by replacing it with an effect in a less conspicuous manner.

In the above embodiment, the embodiment in which the player is not notified to urge the player to operate at the time of transition to the operation valid period in the specific effect period has been described, but the player may be urged to operate (for example, push). An image imitating the button 37 is displayed on the effect display device 80, etc.).

In the above embodiment, a specific effect indicating the winning of the effect lottery is executed triggered by the first operation, and a specific effect indicating the winning of the effect lottery is executed triggered by the second operation. Although the embodiment in which the common specific effect (display of the privilege image 86) is executed by the specific effect control unit 217 has been described in the above, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the specific effect control unit 217 may select and execute different effect patterns in these cases.

In the above embodiment, the embodiment in which the specific effect is executed by the specific effect control unit 217 in the symbol variation game (the variation) won by the lottery unit 215 for effect is described, but the embodiment of the present invention is the same. Not limited to.
For example, even if an embodiment (look-ahead effect) is adopted in which the specific effect control unit 217 executes a specific effect based on the winning of the symbol variation game after the symbol variation game won by the effect lottery unit 215. good. Alternatively, an embodiment in which a specific effect can be executed may be adopted regardless of whether the variation is targeted or the pre-reading effect is used.
In the latter modification, for example, when the specific effect is executed for the fluctuation, the configuration of the above embodiment is adopted, but when the specific effect is executed as the look-ahead effect, from the time of operation detection. Differences may be provided in each case, such that the time interval until the start of the specific effect is the same regardless of whether the first operation is the trigger or the second operation is the trigger. In other words, in the gaming machine according to the modified example, the time interval from the detection of the operation that triggered the lottery for production to the start of the specific production is the case where the first operation is the trigger and the second operation. The first effect state (the effect state in which a specific effect is executed for the fluctuation), which differs depending on the case where the trigger is triggered, and the case where the first operation is triggered and the case where the second operation is triggered are common. It may have a second effect state (an effect state in which a specific effect is executed as a look-ahead effect).
Alternatively, a difference may be provided such that the specific effect executed in the first effect state is the display of the privilege image and the specific effect executed in the second effect state is the output of a special sound effect.
By providing such a difference, it is possible to make the player recognize whether each specific effect is a target for the fluctuation or a look-ahead effect.

In the above embodiment, the specific effect executed by the specific effect control unit 217 is an effect of displaying the privilege image 86 on the effect display device 80, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. ..
For example, the specific effect control unit 217 may emit a special sound effect from the speaker 33 to execute the specific effect, or display the effect of emitting the special sound effect from the speaker 33 and the privilege image 86 on the effect display device 80. A specific effect in which the effect to be made is mixed may be executed.

Although the description of the above-described embodiment has been described on the premise of the functional configuration shown in each figure, each component of the present invention may be formed so as to realize the function. Therefore, each component of the gaming machine of the present invention does not have to be an independent entity, and a plurality of components are formed as one member, and one component is formed of a plurality of members. It is allowed that a certain component is a part of another component, a part of a certain component overlaps with a part of another component, and the like.

A plurality of flowcharts were used in the above description of the embodiment. These flowcharts include a plurality of steps described in order, but the order of description does not limit the order and timing of executing the plurality of steps to one embodiment shown in the figure. Therefore, when carrying out the present invention, the order of the plurality of steps can be changed within a range that does not hinder the contents, and even if some or all of the execution timings of the plurality of steps overlap with each other. good.

This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) An operation detecting means for detecting an operation by a player, a period shifting means for shifting to an operation valid period triggered by a predetermined condition, and a plurality of operations detected by the operation detecting means within the operation valid period. Among them, the production lottery means for performing the production lottery triggered by at least a part thereof and the specific production control means for executing the specific production indicating the result of the production lottery are provided, and the specific production control means is one. When the first operation, which is an operation of the number of times, is used as an opportunity to win the lottery for the production, the specific effect indicating the winning of the lottery for the production is performed when a predetermined time elapses from the detection of the first operation. This is the next operation of the first operation between the time when the first operation is detected and the time when the predetermined time elapses, in the case where the first operation is executed and the lottery for the production is won with the first operation as an opportunity. A gaming machine that restricts the execution of the specific effect indicating that the lottery for the effect has been won when the second operation is detected.
(2) At least one in the case where the lottery for production is won with the first operation as an opportunity and the second operation is detected between the time when the first operation is detected and the time when the predetermined time elapses. The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the effect lottery means executes the effect lottery, and the specific effect control means executes the specific effect indicating the result of the effect lottery.
(3) An effect pattern that can be selected by the specific effect control means when the specific effect indicating the winning of the effect lottery is executed triggered by the first operation, and the effect for the effect triggered by the second operation. The gaming machine according to (2), which has in common with an effect pattern that can be selected by the specific effect control means when the specific effect indicating winning of a lottery is executed.
(4) The game according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein when the period transition means shifts to the operation valid period, the player does not notify the player to prompt the operation. Machine.

10 Game machine 15 Outer frame 20 Front frame 21 Hing mechanism 23 Cylinder lock 25 Transparent member 27 Upper ball saucer 29 Lower ball saucer 31 Operation handle 32 Upper frame 33 Speaker 34 Left right frame 35 Lighting device 37 Push buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, 38d Cursor button 38e Ball lending button 38f Return button 39 Ball pulling mechanism 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 55, 56 Grand prize opening 57 First starting port 59 Second starting port 61 Ordinary electric role Object 63 Operating gate 65, 66 Special electric accessory 67 (67a, 67b) Ordinary winning opening 69 Out opening 80 Production display device 81a, 81b, 81c Production design 82a, 82b, 82c, 82d Hold display 83 Button image 84 Cut-in image 85 Band image 86 Bonus image 90 Symbol display device 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 Information transmission unit 112 RAM clear unit 115 Special figure hold control unit 116 Normal figure hold control unit 130 Special figure lottery control unit 131 Win / fail lottery unit 132 Special figure selection unit 140 Game state control unit 141 Probability change control unit 142 Variable / short control unit 145 Big hit control unit 150 Symbol display control unit 151 1st special symbol display control unit 152 2nd special symbol display control unit 153 Normal symbol display control unit 160 Fluctuation pattern addition unit 170 Normal pattern lottery control unit 171 Open lottery unit 172 General symbol selection unit 180 Normal electric service control unit 190 Special electric service control unit 200 Sub control board 201 CPU
202 RAM
203 ROM
210 Production control unit 211 Operation detection unit 213 Period transition unit 215 Production lottery unit 217 Specific production control unit SOL1, SOL2, SOL4 Solenoid coil SW1 to SW8 Count switch SW9 Out port switch X 1st flow path Y 2nd flow path

Claims (1)

Operation detection means to detect the operation by the player,
A period transition means that starts the operation valid period in one symbol variation triggered by a predetermined condition and ends the operation valid period within the one symbol variation.
Whether or not to execute a specific effect after the operation valid period in the one symbol variation is detected by the first operation, which is one of a plurality of operations performed within the operation valid period. The effect lottery means determined by the effect lottery executed when the second operation, which is the next operation of the first operation, is detected by the means, and when the second operation, which is the next operation of the first operation, is detected by the operation detection means.
A specific effect control means for executing the specific effect according to the result of the effect lottery is provided.
The specific effect includes a first specific effect and a second specific effect in which the effect pattern is different from that of the first specific effect.
The specific effect control means
When the second operation is not detected in the operation valid period after the first operation is detected by the operation detecting means in the operation valid period, the first specific effect may or may not be executed. can be,
When the second operation is detected in the operation valid period after the first operation is detected by the operation detecting means in the operation valid period, the second specific effect may or may not be executed. ,
When the second operation is not detected in the operation valid period after the first operation is detected by the operation detecting means in the operation valid period, the second specific effect may not be executed.
When the second operation is detected in the operation valid period after the first operation is detected by the operation detecting means in the operation valid period, the first specific effect may not be executed.
At the first time, which is the time interval from the detection of the first operation to the start of the first specific effect, and the time interval from the detection of the second operation to the start of the second specific effect. A certain second time is a gaming machine in which the second time is shorter than the first time.

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