JP7090351B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

Conventionally, as an example of a pachinko machine, a pachinko machine has a normal mode and a more special effect than the normal mode as an effect mode that regulates the ease of performing a special effect using an effect display unit, a speaker, or the like. It has a special mode that is easy to execute. For example, if you win a mode transition lottery that is executed when a game ball starts winning a prize, the production mode is shifted from the normal mode to the special mode. Has been devised (for example, Patent Document 1). Then, in such a pachinko machine, when the number of times the symbol changes reaches a predetermined number in the special mode, the special mode is often configured to shift to the normal mode again.

JP-A-2015-166002

There is a demand for novel playability that has never been seen before.

Therefore, the present invention is intended to provide a highly playable gaming machine that allows a player to enjoy a game that has never existed before.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention executes a display means for varying / definitely displaying a predetermined symbol, a display control means for controlling the display operation of the symbol in the display means, and a predetermined special effect. The staging execution means and the staging control means for controlling the operation of the staging execution means are provided, and when a predetermined variation condition is satisfied, the symbol is confirmed and displayed on the display means via the variation display, and the determination thereof is confirmed. When the display mode is the special definite display mode, a special gaming state advantageous to the player occurs, while certain execution conditions including that the staging lottery executed with the start of the fluctuation of the symbol is won are satisfied. Then, the first mode is a game machine in which the special effect is executed from the start of the fluctuation to the final display, and the effect control means determines whether or not the special effect is executed. And at least 2 of the second mode in which the probability that the definite display becomes the special definite display mode when the special effect is executed between the start of the fluctuation of the symbol and the definite display is higher than that of the first mode. A type of effect mode is set, and when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied by the effect control means, the effect mode is shifted from the first mode to the second mode, and the transition of the effect mode is accompanied. The display mode of the display means is not changed, and the current effect mode is indistinguishable.
It should be noted that a display means for fluctuating / confirming a predetermined symbol, a display control means for controlling the display operation of the symbol in the display means, an effect execution means for executing a predetermined special effect, and an operation of the effect execution means. When a predetermined variation condition is satisfied, the symbol is definitely displayed via the variation display in the display means, and the definite display mode is a special definite display mode. While a special gaming state that is advantageous to the person occurs, when certain execution conditions including the fact that the staging lottery executed with the start of the change of the symbol is won are satisfied, the period from the start of the change to the final display is satisfied. A gaming machine in which the special effect is executed in the meantime, and the effect control means has a first mode as an effect mode for determining whether or not to execute the special effect, and from the start of fluctuation of the symbol to the final display. When the special effect is executed during the period, at least two types of effect modes, that is, a second mode in which the probability that the definite display becomes the special definite display mode is higher than that of the first mode, are set. When the predetermined transition condition is satisfied by the effect control means, the effect mode is shifted from the first mode to the second mode, and the display mode on the display means is changed with the transition of the effect mode. It is also conceivable that the current staging mode can be discriminated.

It should be noted that a display means for fluctuating / confirming a predetermined symbol, a display control means for controlling the display operation of the symbol in the display means, an effect execution means for executing a predetermined special effect, and an operation of the effect execution means. When a predetermined variation condition is satisfied, the symbol is definitely displayed via the variation display in the display means, and the definite display mode is a special definite display mode. While a special gaming state that is advantageous to the person occurs, when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied, the effect control means is used in the game machine in which the special effect is executed from the start of the change of the symbol to the final display. As an effect mode related to determining whether or not to execute the special effect, when the special effect is executed between the normal mode and the period from the start of fluctuation of the symbol to the final display, the final display is the special final display mode. At least two types of effect modes, that is, a special mode in which the probability of becoming the normal mode is higher than that of the normal mode, are set. It is also conceivable to adopt the first configuration in which the effect mode is shifted from the normal mode to the special mode when a situation occurs in which the confirmation display is not the special confirmation display mode even though the special effect is executed. Be done.
Then, by adopting such a first configuration, it is related to the transition of the production mode as compared with the conventional gaming machine in which the production mode is shifted according to the result of the mode transition lottery, the number of times the symbol is changed, and the like. The control, that is, the transition mode of the effect mode is novel, and it is possible to provide unprecedented playability.

Further, in the one adopting the first configuration, as the effect mode, the special mode in which the special effect is more easily executed than the normal mode from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol to the final display is performed in the effect control means. Is set, and the staging control means shifts the staging mode from the normal mode to the special mode when a predetermined first transition condition is satisfied in the normal mode, while the staging control means shifts the staging mode from the normal mode to the special mode. If a situation occurs in which the definite display is not the special definite display mode even though the special effect is executed between the start of the change of the symbol and the definite display, it is assumed that the predetermined second transition condition is satisfied. It is also conceivable to adopt a second configuration in which the effect mode is shifted from the special mode to the special mode.
Further, in the one in which the first configuration and the second configuration are adopted, the staging control means definitely displays the symbol in a mode other than the special definite display mode in the display means after the transition to the special mode. When the number of times reaches a predetermined number of times, the effect mode is shifted from the special mode to the normal mode, and after the transition to the normal mode, the special effect is executed between the start of fluctuation of the symbol and the final display. A third method in which the effect mode is shifted from the normal mode to the special mode when the number of times the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the display means in a mode other than the special fixed display mode reaches a transition number larger than the predetermined number of times. It is also conceivable to adopt the configuration of.
In addition, in the one in which the first configuration and the second configuration are adopted, in the staging control means, the definite display on the display means becomes the special definite display mode in the special mode, and the special gaming state occurs. Then, upon the end of the special gaming state, the effect mode is set to the normal mode, and after that, the special effect is not executed in the display means from the start of the change of the symbol to the final display. It is also conceivable to adopt a fourth configuration in which the effect mode is shifted from the normal mode to the special mode when the number of times the symbol is fixedly displayed in a mode other than the fixed display mode reaches the number of transitions.

According to the present invention, when the first mode and the special effect are executed between the start of the change of the symbol and the final display as the effect mode related to the determination of whether or not the special effect is executed in the effect control means. At least two types of effect modes, that is, a second mode in which the probability that the confirmed display becomes the special confirmed display mode is higher than that of the first mode, are set, and when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied by the effect control means, the effect mode is set. The mode is changed from the first mode to the second mode. Further , with the transition of the effect mode, the display mode in the display means is not changed, and the current effect mode cannot be discriminated . Therefore , it is possible to make a gaming machine having unprecedented playability.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the rear side. It is a block diagram which showed the control mechanism of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of an e-counter and a basic fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the basic fluctuation pattern and the detailed fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of the P counter in a normal mode, and the presence / absence of execution of a special effect. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of the P counter in a special mode, and the presence / absence of execution of a special effect. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of the P counter in a special mode, and the presence / absence of execution of a special effect. It is a flowchart which showed the control which concerns on the transition of an effect mode.

Hereinafter, the pachinko machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Overall explanation of pachinko machines)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the front side. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the game board 2 from the front side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the rear surface side.
The pachinko machine 1 is a machine in which a game ball is driven into a game area 16 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 and allowed to flow down in the game area 16 to play a game, and the game board 2 functions as a support. It is installed on the upper part of the front surface of the frame 3 via a middle frame 5 which is a metal frame member. Further, in front of the game board 2, a front door 4 that supports a glass plate is attached to the machine frame 3 so as to be able to open one side with the left end edge as an axis, and is closed by the front door 4. The space in front of the board 2 is defined as the game area 16.

The game area 16 is surrounded by an outer rail 23, an inner rail 24, etc. arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is placed between the two rails 23 and 24 on the left side of the game area 16. It is a launch passage 13 for driving into the game area 16. Further, at a position near the center of the game area 16, there are two symbol display units arranged side by side, and each symbol display unit has a decorative symbol consisting of numbers "1" to "9". The stage 81 and the game area 16 are extended in the left-right direction along the lower side of the effect display unit 6 for variable / confirmed display and the effect display unit 6 and the game ball can roll left and right on the upper surface thereof. For button games, which is provided under the warp passage 82 for guiding the game ball flowing down inside to the stage 81 and the display unit 6 for staging, and has two 7-segment displays arranged side by side on the left and right. A display member 80 provided with a display unit 83 and the like is installed. Further, below the display member 80, from the central portion to the lower portion of the game area 16, the entrance 84 through which the game ball can enter, the game ball flow path 85 branching from the entrance 84 and extending downward, various electric accessories, and the like. A center member 26 provided with a starting winning opening 19 or the like in which a game ball can be won is installed. The staging display unit 6 is composed of a dot display unit in which a large number of lighting units are arranged side by side in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and two symbol display units are provided on one dot display unit. There is.

Further, on the left side of the display member 80 and the center member 26, a left-handed space SL is formed in which the winning members 86, 86 in which the game ball can flow down and the game ball can win a prize are installed. By flowing down the striking space SL, it has become possible to efficiently aim for entry into the warp passage 82 (that is, guidance on the stage 81) and entry into the entrance 84 (that is, entry into the center member 26). ing. On the other hand, a right-handed space SR is also formed on the right side of the display member 80 and the center member 26 so that the game ball can flow down. In this right-handed space SR, a gate member 20 through which a game ball can pass, a tulip-type electric accessory 17 having a pair of movable pieces, and two movable winning devices 18A and 18B that alternately open and close in a so-called jackpot state are installed. Has been done. Then, by letting the game ball flow down the right-handed space SR instead of the left-handed space SL, the gate member 20 can be passed through, or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 that is open can be won a prize. It is possible to make a prize in the movable prize devices 18A and 18B. A large number of game nails are planted in the left-handed space SL and the right-handed space SR. Further, in the lower right portion of the game board 2 outside the game area 16, a special symbol display unit 87 that can display the first special symbol and the second special symbol separately is provided.

Further, on the front side of the machine frame 3 and below the game board 2, a supply plate 7 for storing the game balls supplied to the launching device 10 and a game ball overflowing from the supply plate 7 are stored. The storage plate 8 is attached, and the supply plate 7 can be opened to one side with respect to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the front door 4, and the storage plate 8 with the opening of the middle frame 5. Further, on the right side of the storage plate 8, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 and adjusting the driving strength of the game ball into the game area 16 is rotatably installed. In addition, a center button 71, a left button 72, and a right button 73 that can be arbitrarily operated by the player are provided in front of the supply plate 7. The center button 71 can be pushed downward, the left button 72 can be pushed diagonally backward to the right, and the right button 73 can be pushed diagonally backward to the left.
Further, speakers 14, 14, ... For sound effects, various messages, etc. are provided at the positions on the left and right sides of the various buttons 71 to 73 on the upper edge of the front door 4 and the front of the supply plate 7. ing. In addition, lamp members 15, 15 ... With a plurality of LEDs that light up and blink according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 are provided on both the left and right sides and the upper edge of the front door 4.

On the other hand, on the rear surface side of the machine frame 3, there are a storage tank 11 for storing game balls to be rented or paid out as prize balls to the supply plate 7, a payout device 12 connected to the storage tank 11, and a payout device 12. A payout control device 28 for controlling the payout operation, a power supply device 29 for supplying a power supply voltage to each control board, device / member, and the like are installed. Further, reference numeral 21 denotes a center cover formed in the shape of a cover made of synthetic resin, and inside the center cover 21, a main control for executing a main control related to a game (for example, a so-called big hit lottery) is executed. The device 30 (shown in FIG. 4), the display control device 50 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls the display operation in the effect display unit 6, and the light emission control device 51 (FIG. 4) that controls the lighting / blinking operation of the lamp member 15. (Shown in 4), a sound control device 52 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls the alarm sound operation from the speaker 14, and a sub control device 40 (shown in FIG. 4) that integrally controls the operation of the display control device 50, the sound control device 52, and the like. (Shown in Fig. 4) etc. are installed. Reference numeral 22 is a plug for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to the transformer, and 27 is ground.

Next, the control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1.
The main control device 30 includes a main CPU 32 that controls the operation of the following members as well as execution of a jackpot lottery, a storage means 33 such as ROM and RAM, a timer 34, and a main control board 31 on which an interface 35 and the like are mounted. There is. The main control board 31 is connected to the starting winning opening 19, the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the movable winning devices 18A and 18B, the gate member 20, the special symbol display unit 87, and the like via the interface 35. .. Further, the main control board 31 is also electrically connected to the sub integrated board 41 built in the sub control device 40. Although omitted in FIG. 4, the main control board 31 is also connected to the payout control device 28, the power supply device 29, and the like via the interface 35.

The storage means 33 includes an a counter used for an open lottery for whether or not to open the tulip-type electric accessory 17, a c counter (random number for determining a big hit) used for a big hit lottery, and a first in the special symbol display unit 87. A d-counter (random number for determining the definite display mode) that determines the definite display mode of the special symbol or the second special symbol, and an e-counter (random number for determining the fluctuation time information) that mainly determines the basic fluctuation pattern that is the fluctuation time of the special symbol. ) Etc. are built-in. Each counter is a loop counter that counts loops while adding 1 each in a very short time (for example, 1 interruption 2.000 ms) between predetermined numerical values according to a predetermined rule from the time when the power is turned on. The acquisition of the used numerical value can be regarded as the acquisition of the numerical value from the random number. The a counter is between 0 and 9 (10 ways), the c counter is between 0 and 19 (20 ways), the d counter is between 0 and 8 (9 ways), and the e counter is between 0 and 40. Loop count is performed between (41 ways). Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from the a counter triggered by the passage detection in the gate member 20 of the game ball, and also triggers the winning detection to the start winning opening 19 of the game ball and the tulip type electric accessory 17. , C counter, d counter, and e counter, respectively, to obtain one numerical value (execute a jackpot lottery).

Further, the storage means 33 has a definite display mode determination table in which the numerical value of the d counter and the definite display mode of the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be definitely displayed on the special symbol display unit 87 are associated with each other, and FIG. As shown, a basic fluctuation pattern determination table or the like in which the numerical value of the e-counter and the basic fluctuation pattern are associated with each other is stored. This basic fluctuation pattern mainly defines the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the final display) of the special symbol. Further, in the storage means 33, for example, a game ball wins a prize in the start winning opening 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 while either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variablely displayed in the special symbol display unit 87. In such a case, up to four numbers can be obtained from the c-counter, d-counter, and e-counter associated with the winning, and the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 can be distinguished from each other (up to four). A reserved information storage area 36 for storing (up to a total of eight) is provided. In addition, the storage means 33 can transfer and store the reserved information stored in the reserved information storage area 36 one by one, and executes a jackpot determination such as whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. A storage area 37 for determining a jackpot is provided for this purpose. The reserved information is sequentially transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37 in a predetermined order and digested each time the special symbol and the decorative symbol are confirmed and displayed (in the pachinko machine 1, the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is awarded a prize. The reserved information related to the above is digested with priority over the reserved information related to the winning of the starting winning opening 19), and new reserved information can be stored with the digestion.

The sub-control device 40 has a built-in sub-integrated board 41 on which a sub-integrated CPU 42, a storage means 43, a timer 44, an interface 45, and the like are mounted. The sub-integrated board 41 is electrically connected to the main control board 31 via the interface 45, and is also electrically connected to the display control device 50, the light emission control device 51, and the sound control device 52. Further, the sub-integrated board 41 is also electrically connected to various buttons 71 to 73 and the button game display unit 83 via the interface 45. Then, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives a signal related to the jackpot lottery (various commands and the like as described later) from the main control board 31 as described later, the sub-integrated CPU 42 controls each control device according to the content thereof, and controls the speaker 14 and the lamp. It controls the operation of the member 15, the display operation of the decorative symbol on the effect display unit 6, and the like.

Further, the storage means 43 has a symbol storage area (not shown) for storing the decorative symbol to be displayed on the staging display unit 6, a detailed variable display mode of the decorative symbol on the staging display unit 6, and a moving image of the character. A variation pattern storage area 46 that stores a plurality of detailed variation patterns composed of the character effects used and the like is provided, and various detailed variation patterns are the basic variation patterns determined by the main control board 31 as shown in FIG. It is associated and remembered. Further, the storage means 43 is provided with a schedule information storage area 47 for storing schedule information as described later transmitted from the main control board 31.

Hereinafter, the basic game operation in the pachinko machine 1 will be briefly described.
First, in the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the winning is detected by the main CPU 32. Then, the main CPU 32 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls as prize balls, acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, d counter, and e counter at the timing of winning detection, and further holds information. It is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved information stored in the storage area 36 has reached the maximum value. Then, when the number of reserved information has already reached the maximum value, the numerical values acquired from the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter are deleted without being stored. On the other hand, if the maximum value is not reached, the numerical values acquired from the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter are stored in the reserved information storage area 36, and the jackpot determination table set for each game state is referred to. The numerical value acquired from the c counter this time is a predetermined "big hit value (for example," 0 "in the big hit judgment table in the normal state, and" 0 "to" 9 "in the big hit judgment table in the high probability state. (That is, whether or not the result of the big hit lottery is a "big hit"), and the d counter based on the judgment result related to the "big hit". A definite display mode of a special symbol based on the value obtained from the counter and which of the starting prize opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is won (in the case of a "big hit", the type of "big hit"), And, what happens to the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter based on the determination result related to the "big hit" is once determined as a preliminary determination in advance of the jackpot determination described later. Further, as a result of the preliminary determination, which of the start winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is the reserved information, and which number of reserved information is the main CPU 32 based on? The schedule information including the above is created and transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42.

Further, the main CPU 32 constantly confirms whether the special symbol is variablely displayed or definitely displayed on the special symbol display unit 87, and which of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is used. If the confirmation is displayed, the presence or absence of pending information is confirmed. Then, when the hold information exists, the hold information having the highest priority to be digested (in the present embodiment, when the hold information relating to the winning of the tulip-type electric accessory 17 exists, the hold information is stored earlier among the hold information. It becomes hold information, and if there is no hold information related to winning the tulip-type electric accessory 17, it will be the hold information stored earlier among the hold information related to winning the start winning opening 19). While moving to the area 37, the following jackpot determination is executed for the reserved information. That is, with reference to the jackpot determination table corresponding to the game state at the time when the reserved information is transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37, the numerical value acquired from the c counter related to the reserved information is the predetermined “big hit numerical value”. That is, whether or not the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit" or "missing" is determined. In addition, if the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit" (the numerical value acquired from the c counter is the "big hit numerical value"), the acquired numerical value from the d counter and either the starting winning opening 19 or the tulip type electric accessory 17 The definite display mode of the special symbol is determined based on whether or not the prize is won, and the basic variation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter is read out using the basic variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 5 (b) (that is,). , Determine the basic fluctuation pattern including the type of jackpot and the fluctuation time of the symbol). On the other hand, if the result of the big hit lottery is "missing" (the numerical value acquired from the c counter is a numerical value other than the "big hit numerical value"), the acquired numerical value from the d counter, the starting winning opening 19, and the tulip type electric accessory 17 The definite display mode of the special symbol is determined based on which of the prizes is won, and the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter is determined using the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 5 (a). Read (ie, determine the basic variation pattern including the variation time of the symbol).

After that, the main CPU 32 is special depending on whether the starting winning opening 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is associated with a prize, the result of the big hit lottery (whether it is a "big hit" or "missing"). A start command including information indicating the definite display mode of the symbol and the type of the read basic fluctuation pattern is created, and the start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42. Further, in the special symbol display unit 87, the first special symbol is digested when the reserved information related to the prize in the start winning opening 19 is digested, and the reserved information related to the prize in the tulip type electric accessory 17 is digested. 2 The special symbol is changed in a predetermined manner, and the time counting by the timer 34 is started. Then, when the fluctuation time of the symbol corresponding to the read basic fluctuation pattern elapses, the numerical value acquired from the d counter based on the result of the jackpot lottery and which of the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip type electric accessory 17 is reached. The corresponding special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the confirmed display mode based on whether or not the prize is won, and the stop command including the stop signal is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42. The reserved information transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37 is deleted with the definite display of the special symbol related to the reserved information.

Further, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the winning of the start winning opening 19 is "big hit", the main CPU 32 displays the first special symbol in the predetermined first special definite display mode (for example, "5"). After a definite display, a start demo that notifies the start of the jackpot state, intermittent opening of the movable winning devices 18A and 18B over a predetermined number of times (the movable winning device 18A and the movable winning device 18B are alternately opened). , And a jackpot state consisting of an end demo notifying the end of the jackpot state. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the winning of the tulip type electric accessory 17 is "big hit", the main CPU 32 uses the second special definite display mode (for example, "7") of the second special symbol. After the confirmation display of, the start demo that notifies the start of the jackpot state, the intermittent opening of the movable winning devices 18A and 18B over a predetermined number of times, and the end that notifies the end of the jackpot state, as in the case of winning the prize in the start winning opening 19. Create a jackpot state consisting of demos. Then, when a game ball wins a prize in the movable prize devices 18A and 18B opened with the occurrence of the big hit state, more game balls (for example, 10 pieces) are compared with the case where the start winning opening 19 and the tulip type electric accessory 17 are won. ) Is paid out as a prize ball. If the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the starting winning opening 19 is "missing", the first special symbol is displayed in the predetermined first losing confirmation display mode (for example, "-"), and the tulip type electric accessory 17 If the result of the jackpot lottery based on winning a prize is "missing", the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the predetermined second losing confirmation display mode (for example, "2"), and then the pending information to be digested next. Is transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37, and the jackpot determination related to the reserved information is executed.

Further, the main CPU 32 counts the number of occurrences of the jackpot state, and until the number of occurrences reaches a predetermined limit number (for example, 10 times), the result of the jackpot lottery is determined in the next jackpot determination after the jackpot state is completed. Until it becomes a "big hit", the probability that the result of the big hit lottery will be a "big hit" is improved as described above, and a high probability state is generated. By setting at least one of the states, a support state is generated in which the game ball is easily won in the tulip-type electric accessory 17. Then, when the number of occurrences of the jackpot state reaches the limit number, the result of the jackpot lottery is unlikely to be a "big hit" without causing a high probability state and a support state with the end of the jackpot state, and the tulip type electric motor. The accessory 17 is returned to the normal state at the beginning of the game, which is difficult to open. Therefore, it can be said that a gaming state in which the jackpot state occurs intermittently over a predetermined limited number of times is a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. The matter "from the end of the big hit state until the result of the big hit lottery becomes" big hit "in the next big hit determination" may be realized by setting, for example, the number of times the symbol is changed to 10,000 times.

On the other hand, the main CPU 32 also controls the opening / closing operation of the tulip-type electric accessory 17, and when the game ball passes through the gate member 20, the passage is detected by the main CPU 32. Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from the a counter (performs an open lottery) at the timing of passage detection, and the acquired numerical value from the a counter is a predetermined "open numerical value (for example, a support state has occurred). There are 9 ways of "0" to "8", and if the support state does not occur, there is only 1 way of "0") ". Then, when the numerical value acquired from the a counter is the "open numerical value", that is, the result of the open lottery is "winning", the tulip-type electric accessory 17 in the closed state is opened to open. At this time, if the support state has occurred, for example, a special opening operation such as a mode in which the open state is intermittently repeated three times for a longer time (2 seconds) than when the support state does not occur is performed. Operate in mode. Therefore, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the tulip-type electric accessory 17. In addition, if the support state does not occur, the tulip will be in the normal open operation mode, for example, for a shorter time (0.2 seconds) than when the support state has occurred, and the tulip will be opened only once. The type electric accessory 17 is operated. Therefore, even if the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is opened by winning the open lottery, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to win the tulip-type electric accessory 17.

Further, if the numerical value acquired from the a counter is not the "open numerical value", that is, the result of the open lottery is "missing", the tulip type electric accessory 17 is not operated in the closed state. Therefore, the game ball does not win the tulip-type electric accessory 17. In addition, if the passage of the gate member 20 of the game ball is detected, for example, while the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is being operated in the special opening operation mode, the passage is performed at the timing of the passage, as in the case of the above-mentioned hold information. The acquired numerical values of the a counters are stored in the storage means 33 up to a predetermined number, and each time the operation of the tulip-type electric accessory 17 according to the special opening operation mode is completed, the result of the opening lottery is confirmed in the stored order. It is designed to do.

On the other hand, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives the schedule information, it stores the schedule information in the schedule information storage area 47. Further, when the start command is received (satisfaction of the fluctuation condition), the schedule information corresponding to the start command is read from the schedule information storage area 47. Further, the display mode of the decorative symbol to be finally definitely displayed is determined according to the information related to the result of the jackpot lottery included in the start command and the definite display mode of the special symbol. Then, the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the information related to the basic variation pattern is read from the variation pattern storage area 46, and while the timer 44 is timed, the decorative symbol on the staging display unit 6 is varied and displayed according to the read detailed variation pattern. , In the predetermined order (here, in the order of the symbol display unit (first symbol display unit) on the left side and the symbol display unit (second symbol display unit) on the right side), the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and then the stop command is received. Along with this, the decorative design is confirmed and displayed in the display mode determined above. That is, if the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit", it is a big hit decorative symbol confirmation display mode (for example, "7.7" or "3.3" in which two identical special decorative symbols are arranged side by side, and the special confirmation display is made. Aspect) to confirm the display. Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing", one of the decorative symbols is different from the other decorative symbol in the out-of-order decorative symbol definite display mode (for example, "7.8", which is a non-special definite display mode). ) To confirm the display. The read schedule information is deleted from the schedule information storage area 47.

Further, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 causes the jackpot state, for example, during the start demonstration, the effect display unit 6 is used to notify the start of the jackpot state, and the opening of the movable winning devices 18A and 18B is started. Then, the display effect on the effect display unit 6 corresponding to the type of "big hit" is read from the storage means 43, and the display operation on the effect display unit 6 is controlled. Further, when the end demo is reached, the player is notified that the jackpot state is ended by using the effect display unit 6.

In the pachinko machine 1 as described above, the player starts the game from the normal state, rotates the handle 9 to operate the launching device 10, and moves the game ball through the launching passage 13 to the gaming area 16. First, let the left-handed space SL flow down (so-called left-handed), and aim for the game ball to enter the center member 26 and eventually to win the game ball to the starting winning opening 19. Then, when the result of the so-called big hit lottery executed due to the detection of the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 19 becomes a "big hit", the special symbol display unit 87 and the staging display unit 6 have their respective predetermined "big hit symbols". Is confirmed (for example, the effect display unit 6 is confirmed to display "7.7"). Further, when the "big hit symbol" is confirmed and displayed, a so-called big hit state occurs in which the movable winning devices 18A and 18B are opened once, respectively. Therefore, the player performs a so-called right-handed hit by driving the game ball into the right-handed space SR and letting it flow down, aiming to win the game ball in the movable winning devices 18A and 18B to be opened. When the game ball wins in the starting winning opening 19, the first special symbol is changed / confirmed on the special symbol display unit 87.

Further, when the big hit state ends, the result of the so-called winning lottery executed due to the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate member 20 tends to be a "hit", and the tulip type electric accessory 17 is frequently opened. In addition to being able to win a game ball, a so-called probable change state occurs in which the result of the jackpot lottery executed due to the detection of winning the tulip-type electric accessory 17 tends to be a “big hit”. Therefore, the player continues to hit right, aiming for the game ball to pass through the gate member 20 and to win the game ball for the tulip-type electric accessory 17, which is frequently opened. Further, when the result of the big hit lottery executed in response to the winning of the game ball to the tulip type electric accessory 17 becomes "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display unit 87 and the effect display unit 6. Then, the "big hit state" in which the movable winning devices 18A and 18B are opened once each occurs again. When the game ball wins the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the second special symbol is changed / confirmed on the special symbol display unit 87.

Then, when the number of occurrences of the jackpot state reaches the limit number, the probability change state does not occur after the end of the jackpot state, and the result of the winning lottery executed due to the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate member 20 is obtained. A game in which the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is hardly opened (or never opened), and the result of the big hit lottery is hard to be a "big hit". It returns to the normal state at the beginning. Therefore, the player returns to the above-mentioned game in which the right-handed strike is stopped and the left-handed strike is performed.

(Explanation of control related to transition of staging mode)
Here, the transition of the effect mode in the pachinko machine 1, which is the main part of the present invention, will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the P counter in the normal mode and the presence / absence (execution / non-execution) of the execution of the special effect. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the P counter in the special mode and the presence / absence of execution of the special effect. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the P counter in the special mode and the presence / absence of execution of the special effect. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the control related to the transition of the effect mode.

The sub-control device 40 is set with a special effect including sounding a special sound pattern from the speaker 14, and also has an effect mode in a normal state (related to the determination of whether or not to execute the special effect). As a result, three types of effect modes, a normal mode, a special mode, and a special mode, are set. The normal mode is an effect mode in which the special effect is executed with a predetermined probability, and the special mode is an effect mode in which the special effect is more easily executed than in the normal mode, but the special effect is executed when the special effect is executed. The probability that the confirmed display mode related to the execution of the change of the decorative symbol becomes the special definite display mode (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot reliability) is the same as in the normal mode. Further, the special mode is an effect mode in which the jackpot reliability when the special effect is executed is higher than that in the normal mode or the special mode.

Further, the sub-control device 40 includes a P counter (random number for determining the effect execution) used for the effect lottery for whether or not to execute the special effect, and a numerical value of the P counter and a special effect as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9. The effect execution decision table and the like corresponding to the presence / absence (execution / non-execution) of the execution are stored. Like the c counter, the P counter is a loop counter that counts loops from 0 to 99 (100 ways) while adding 1 each in a very short time according to a predetermined rule from the time the power is turned on. Therefore, the acquisition of a numerical value using the counter can be regarded as the acquisition of a numerical value from a random number.

Then, the sub control device 40 controls the determination of whether or not to execute the special effect and the transition of the effect mode as follows.
When the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives the start command (S1), the sub-integrated CPU 42 confirms whether or not the start command is based on the winning of the start winning opening 19 and the gaming state is the normal state. That is, it is confirmed whether or not the predetermined staging lottery condition is satisfied (S2). As a result, when the received start command is based on the winning of the starting winning opening 19, and the gaming state is the normal state, that is, the staging lottery condition is satisfied (determined as YES in S2). One numerical value is acquired from the P counter, that is, the staging lottery is executed (S3). Then, based on the current effect mode and the content of the start command received this time (mainly the result of the big hit lottery), the numerical value acquired from the P counter is made to correspond to the effect execution decision table shown in any of FIGS. 7 to 9. , Determine whether or not to execute the special effect (S4). When confirming that the staging lottery conditions are satisfied, if the received start command is based on winning a prize in the tulip-type electric accessory 17, or if the game state is in a high probability state, the staging lottery conditions are satisfied. If not (determined as NO in S2), wait for the next start command to be received.

That is, when the effect mode is the normal mode and the result of the big hit lottery is "missing", it corresponds to the effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 7 (a), and the numerical value acquired from the P counter is "0" to "0". If it is "4", it is determined that the special effect is executed, and if it is "5" to "99", it is determined that the special effect is not executed. Further, when the effect mode is the normal mode and the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit", it corresponds to the effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 7 (b), and the numerical value acquired from the P counter is "0" to "0". If it is "39", it is determined that the special effect is executed, and if it is "40" to "99", it is determined that the special effect is not executed.

Further, when the effect mode is the special mode and the result of the big hit lottery is "missing", it corresponds to the effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 8A, and the numerical value acquired from the P counter is "0" to "0". If it is "9", it is determined that the special effect is executed, and if it is "10" to "99", it is determined that the special effect is not executed. Further, when the effect mode is the special mode and the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit", the value acquired from the P counter is "0" to correspond to the effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 8 (b). If it is "79", it is determined that the special effect is executed, and if it is "80" to "99", it is determined that the special effect is not executed. Therefore, in the special mode, the special effect is more likely to be executed regardless of the result of the jackpot lottery, as compared with the normal mode. However, the probability that the jackpot lottery is a "big hit" when it is decided to execute the special effect, that is, the jackpot reliability is the same as in the normal mode as described above.

Further, if the effect mode is a special mode and the result of the big hit lottery is "missing", it is determined that the special effect is not executed in correspondence with the effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 9A. Further, when the effect mode is the special mode and the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit", the value acquired from the P counter is "0" to correspond to the effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 9B. If it is "79", it is determined that the special effect is executed, and if it is "80" to "99", it is determined that the special effect is not executed. Therefore, in the special mode, the jackpot reliability is very high as compared with the normal mode and the special mode (that is, in the special mode, the special effect is executed, and the result of the jackpot lottery is 100. % It means "big hit").

Then, when it is determined not to execute the special effect (determined as NO in S4), the result of the jackpot lottery relating to the change of the symbol determined not to execute the special effect (may be a definite display mode of the decorative symbol). ) Is confirmed (S5), and when the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing" (determined as NO in S5), the current production mode is confirmed (S6). As a result, if the current effect mode is not a special mode (either a normal mode or a special mode, and NO is determined in S6), the number of fits N is incremented by 1 (S7). Further, it is confirmed whether or not the number of fits N has reached a predetermined number of transitions (for example, 15 times) (S8), and as a result, the number of fits N has not reached the number of transitions (YES in S8). And wait for the next start command to be received. On the other hand, when the number of fits N reaches the number of transitions (the first transition condition is satisfied and NO is determined in S8), the effect mode is set to the special mode (S9, from the normal mode to the special mode in this embodiment). (Migration will occur), clear the number of fits N (S10), and wait for the reception of the next start command. The transition of the effect mode from the normal mode to the special mode may be performed by receiving the next start command. In addition, when the result of the big hit lottery is confirmed, if the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit" (determined as YES in S5), the number of fits N is cleared (S10), and the big hit state is accompanied by the confirmation display of the symbol. Execute control related to the occurrence of. Further, when the current effect mode is confirmed, if the current effect mode is already a special mode (determined as YES in S6), the next start command is received without executing the addition of the number of fits N and the like. wait. In addition, once the mode shifts to the special mode, the result of the big hit lottery becomes "big hit" in the special mode, and the special mode continues even if the big hit state occurs. That is, when the jackpot state that occurs intermittently triggered by the "big hit" in the special mode reaches the limited number of times and the gaming state returns to the normal state, the effect mode is maintained as the special mode. In this special mode, as will be described later, the special effect is executed in the special mode, and the result of the jackpot lottery relating to the change of the symbol determined to execute the special effect is "missing" (second transition). Satisfaction of the conditions) will end.

On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the special effect (the execution condition is satisfied and it is determined to be YES in S4), the speaker 14 reports a special sound pattern immediately after the start of the change of the decorative pattern on the effect display unit 6. Along with executing the special effect by making a sound (S11), the result of the jackpot lottery relating to the change of the symbol determined to execute the special effect is confirmed (S12). Then, when the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing" (determined as NO in S12), the effect mode is set to the special mode (S13), the number of fits N is cleared (S10), and the next start command is issued. Wait for reception. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit" (determined as YES in S12), the number of fits N is cleared (S10), and the control related to the occurrence of the big hit state is executed along with the definite display of the symbol. The transition of the effect mode from the normal mode or the special mode to the special mode may be performed by receiving the next start command. Further, in the special mode, the big hit lottery becomes a "big hit" in the special mode, or the number of confirmed display of the symbol reaches a predetermined number of ends (for example, 5 times) without becoming a "big hit". finish. That is, when a "big hit" occurs during the special mode, the jackpot state that occurs intermittently triggered by the "big hit" reaches the limit number of times, and when the gaming state returns to the normal state, the effect mode becomes the normal mode.

Here, the presence / absence of execution of the above-mentioned special effect and the transition of the effect mode accompanying the execution will be described along with the flow of the actual game.
For example, it is assumed that the game state is the normal state, the effect mode is the normal mode, and the game is started in a situation where the number of fits N is 6. At this time, since the game state is the normal state, it is almost unthinkable that the tulip-type electric accessory 17 wins the game ball, and the special symbol and the decorative symbol change / confirm exclusively according to the prize in the start winning opening 19. It will be displayed. Then, when the change / confirmation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol whose special effect is not executed and the result of the jackpot lottery is not "big hit" is further performed 9 times, the number of fits N becomes 15 times. Since the number of transitions is reached, the effect mode shifts from the normal mode to the special mode, and the special effect is more likely to be executed than before the transition. However, the jackpot reliability when the special effect is executed in the special mode is the same as that in the normal mode as described above. In addition, the transition of the effect mode does not change the display mode on the effect display unit 6, the alarm sound pattern from the speaker 14, or the like, and for the player, is it currently in the normal mode or special? I can't tell if it's in mode. Further, with the transition to the special mode, the number of fits N is cleared.

Then, with the start of the third change of the special symbol and the decorative symbol after the transition to the special mode, the special effect is executed for the first time after the transition to the special mode, and the definite display mode related to the change is the special definite display mode. It is assumed that a big hit state has occurred. Then, when the jackpot state that occurs intermittently with the jackpot state as the first time reaches the limited number of times and the gaming state returns to the normal state, the effect mode is maintained as the special mode. Even if the jackpot state occurs without executing the special effect, the effect mode is similarly set to the special mode when the game state returns to the normal state. In addition, since the number of fittings N is not added in the special mode, even if the fluctuation / confirmation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol that does not involve the execution of the special effect is continuously performed 15 times after the transition to the special mode, the effect mode is used. There is no control over the transition.

Then, after the gaming state returns to the normal state, the special effect is executed for the first time after the return to the normal state with the start of the fifth change of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, but the definite display mode related to the change is specially fixed. It is assumed that the display mode is not displayed, that is, the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing". Then, the effect mode shifts from the special mode to the special mode (end of the special mode), and the jackpot reliability when the special effect is executed is improved as compared with before the transition. Even when shifting to the special mode, the display mode on the staging display unit 6 and the alarm sound pattern from the speaker 14 are not changed, and the player can determine the transition to the special mode. Can not.

Then, with the start of the fourth change of the special symbol and the decorative symbol after the transition to the special mode, the first special effect is executed after the transition to the special mode, and the definite display mode related to the change is the special definite display mode. It is assumed that a big hit state has occurred. Then, when the jackpot state that occurs intermittently with the jackpot state as the first time reaches the limited number of times and the gaming state returns to the normal state, the effect mode becomes the normal mode. In addition, since the number of fittings N is added in the special mode, the number of fittings N according to the fluctuation / confirmation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol without executing the special effect up to the third time after shifting to the special mode. Is added up to 3 times. However, the number of fits N is cleared according to the execution of the special effect and the occurrence of the jackpot state accompanying it.

On the other hand, it is assumed that the special effect is not executed after the transition to the special mode, and the special symbol and the decorative symbol whose result of the jackpot lottery is not "big hit" are changed / confirmed five times. Then, the staging mode shifts from the special mode to the normal mode. At this time, the number of fits N (5 times in this case) is inherited to the normal mode, and after the transition to the normal mode, the special effect is not executed and the result of the big hit lottery is not a "big hit". When the change / confirmation display of the decorative symbol is performed 10 more times, the number of fittings N becomes 15 times and the effect mode shifts from the normal mode to the special mode. Further, after the transition from the special mode to the normal mode, if a situation occurs in which the definite display mode does not become the special definite display mode even though the special effect is executed until the number of fittings N reaches 15 times, the effect mode is changed. The normal mode will be switched to the special mode again. The number of fits N is cleared according to the execution of the special effect and the transition to the special mode.

(Effect of the pachinko machine of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine 1 having the above configuration, a special effect including the sounding of a special sound pattern from the speaker 14 is set, and the special effect is predetermined as the effect mode in the normal state. The normal mode that is executed with a probability, the special mode in which the special effect is more easily executed than the normal mode, and the probability that the result of the jackpot lottery related to the change of the decorative symbol when the special effect is executed is "big hit" is normal. A special mode higher than the mode or special mode is set. Then, in the normal mode and the special mode, although the special effect is executed with the start of the change of the decorative symbol, the effect mode changes due to the situation that the definite display mode related to the change does not become the special definite display mode. It is designed to shift from normal mode or special mode to special mode. In addition, once the mode is changed to the special mode, a special effect is executed with the start of the change of the decorative symbol in the special mode, but until a situation occurs in which the definite display mode related to the change does not become the special definite display mode. The production mode does not shift from the special mode to another mode. That is, even if a jackpot state occurs in the special mode, when the jackpot state that occurs intermittently with the jackpot state as the first time reaches the limit number of times and the gaming state returns to the normal state, the effect mode remains in the special mode. Be maintained. Therefore, the control related to the transition of the production mode, that is, the transition mode of the production mode is novel, as compared with the conventional gaming machine that shifts the production mode according to the result of the mode transition lottery, the number of times the symbol is changed, and the like. It can be a pachinko machine 1 having unprecedented playability. In addition, by setting the three effect modes as described above, the ease with which the special effect is executed and the reliability of the jackpot when the special effect is executed will change depending on the situation, further improving the playability. Can be planned.

(About modified examples of the present invention)
The configuration of the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and is not limited to the configuration of the entire gaming machine, but also includes the contents of the special effect and the effect mode, the execution of the special effect, and the transition of the effect mode. The configuration related to the control and the like can also be appropriately changed as necessary without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

In the above embodiment, the special effect includes reporting a special sound pattern from the speaker, but may include displaying a special character on the effect display unit (in this case, in this case). The effect display unit serves as an effect execution means), and the specific content of the special effect can be changed as appropriate.

Further, the timing of executing the special effect is also the same, and in the above embodiment, it is set immediately after the start of the change of the decorative symbol, but for example, it may be the timing when the so-called reach is confirmed in the effect display unit. There is no problem even if a pattern is set to execute the special effect multiple times during the change of the symbol, and the design can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the above embodiment, three types of effect modes, a normal mode, a special mode, and a special mode, are set, but only two types, a normal mode and a special mode, may be set (in this case, only two types are set. If the second transition condition is satisfied in the special mode, the mode shifts to the normal mode), and there is no problem even if four or more kinds of production modes are set. In the above embodiment, the player cannot determine which mode the effect mode is currently in. For example, the color or pattern of the lamp member may be changed, the BGM may be changed, or the effect display unit may be used. It is also possible to configure the player to be able to determine which production mode is currently in, such as by changing the background display in.

Furthermore, it is possible to change the special mode and the special mode as appropriate. For example, in the special mode, the jackpot reliability at the time of executing the special effect is higher than that of the normal mode, and the special effect is There is no problem even if the effect mode is set to be easier to execute than the normal mode, or the special mode is set to the effect mode in which the jackpot reliability at the time of executing the special effect is higher than the normal mode. Needless to say, the design of the effect execution determination table in each effect mode, that is, the probability of executing a special effect in each effect mode, can be appropriately changed.

Furthermore, the control related to the execution of the special effect is not limited to the embodiment of the above embodiment, and the special effect can be executed by the effect execution lottery according to, for example, the basic variation pattern included in the start command. There is no problem even if it is configured so that the determined probabilities are different. That is, if the basic variation pattern included in the start command is a basic variation pattern that does not execute the so-called reach effect, the special effect is not always executed, or the basic variation pattern is a basic variation pattern that executes the so-called super reach effect. , Make sure that the special effect is executed with a higher probability than when it is a basic variation pattern that executes other reach effects, and it is always special if the basic variation pattern is a basic variation pattern that executes the so-called premium reach effect. You may try to execute the production. If the special effect is always executed / not executed, the effect execution lottery itself may not be performed.

Further, the control related to the transition of the effect mode is not limited to the embodiment of the above embodiment. For example, in the normal mode, a mode transition lottery using the acquisition of a numerical value from a random number is executed in response to the reception of a start command, and if the mode transition lottery is won, the first transition condition is satisfied, and the effect mode is set. It is also possible to shift from the normal mode to the special mode. That is, it is possible to appropriately change what the first transition condition is satisfied with. Further, the mode transition lottery may be executed even in the special mode, and the effect mode may be shifted from the special mode to the normal mode due to the winning.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect mode is changed when the game state is in the normal state, but the effect mode may be changed in the high probability state or the support state, and the tulip type electric combination may be performed. There is no problem with the change of the design caused by winning the prize even if the production mode is changed.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a gaming state in which the jackpot state occurs intermittently over a predetermined limited number of times is defined as a special gaming state advantageous to the player, but one jackpot state is defined for the player. There is no problem even if it is defined as an advantageous special gaming state. Needless to say, how the content of one big hit state should be set, how many times the limit should be set, and the like are not limited to the embodiment of the above embodiment.

Further, in the above embodiment, the start command and the stop command are transmitted from the main control device to the sub control device, but the stop command is not transmitted by using the timer of the sub control device or the like. There is no problem.

Further, in the above embodiment, the control device is divided into two control devices, a main control device and a sub control device, but the control device may be configured to be controlled by one main control device. It may be configured to control the fluctuation / stop display of the symbol in the effect display unit by the control device, and it is not necessary to create the start command, the schedule information, etc. when controlling by one main control device. .. Further, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine uses two types of symbols, a special symbol and a decorative symbol, but a gaming machine using only the special symbol may be used, and the special symbol display unit may be inside the staging display unit. It may be provided at another position such as a center member or a gaming area.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the jackpot lottery is to acquire numerical values from three counters, a c counter, a d counter, and an e counter, but it is also possible to handle with only one counter, or two counters. Alternatively, it is of course possible to configure it so as to acquire a numerical value from four or more counters. The random number as the lottery means can be either a soft random number or a hard random number.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the hold information is digested, if the hold information related to the winning of the tulip-type electric accessory exists, the hold information previously stored among the hold information is transferred to the tulip-type electric accessory. If there is no hold information related to the winning of, the hold information related to the winning to the starting prize opening will be preferentially digested, but in another order (for example, simply holding information). Of course, it is also possible to configure the hold information to be digested in the order in which the information is stored.

Further, in the above embodiment, in addition to the result of the big hit lottery, the type of the basic variation pattern is also determined as a preliminary determination, but the basic variation pattern may change depending on the number of reserved information and the like. Therefore, in the preliminary determination, instead of uniquely determining the type of the basic fluctuation pattern, it may be determined, for example, how many seconds or more the fluctuation of the symbol is. Furthermore, in the preliminary determination, it can be said that at least the result of the jackpot lottery may be determined.

In addition, although the pachinko machine, which is an example of the gaming machine, is described in the above embodiment, the present invention is naturally applicable to other gaming machines such as an enclosed pachinko machine.
It should be noted that all the elements described in the claims, the specification and the drawings (for example, display means, display control means, effect execution means, effect control means, etc.) have a clear description that consciously limits the number. As long as it is not physically single or plural, the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and specifications are merely given for convenience in the description of this case, which may give rise to a special meaning. I am not particularly conscious of. That is, the element name alone does not limit the interpretation of what the element is. For example, the "display control means" and the "effect control means" may be a single hardware or include software. Furthermore, whether a plurality of elements among all the above-mentioned elements are appropriately integrally configured or one element is divided into a plurality of elements is not specified in the scope of claims or the like. Since all of these are matters that can be considered extremely easily by those skilled in the art, it is clear that any of the patterns is within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification or the like. Of course, it is included in the scope of rights pertaining to. Therefore, simply adopting a gaming machine having a structural difference within such a range because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been circumvented. .. The same applies to differences in the configuration and shape of each element, which can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from this embodiment.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 6 ... Display unit for production (display means), 14 ... Speaker (effect execution means), 30 ... Main control device, 40 ... Sub control device (display control means, Direction control means), 52 ... Sound control device (effect execution means).

Claims (1)

A display means for fluctuating / confirming a predetermined symbol, a display control means for controlling the display operation of the symbol in the display means, an effect execution means for executing a predetermined special effect, and an operation of the effect execution means are controlled. It is equipped with a staging control means to
When a predetermined variation condition is satisfied, the symbol is definitely displayed on the display means via the variation display, and if the definite display mode is the special definite display mode, a special gaming state advantageous to the player occurs.
When a predetermined execution condition including that the effect lottery executed with the start of the change of the symbol is won is satisfied, the game machine in which the special effect is executed between the start of the change and the confirmation display. There,
When the special effect is executed in the effect control means between the first mode and the period from the start of the change of the symbol to the final display as the effect mode related to the determination of whether or not the special effect is executed, the definite display thereof is performed. Is set to at least two types of effect modes, that is, a second mode in which the probability of becoming the special definite display mode is higher than that of the first mode.
When the predetermined transition condition is satisfied by the effect control means, the effect mode is transferred from the first mode to the second mode, and at the same time.
A gaming machine characterized in that the display mode of the display means is not changed with the transition of the effect mode, and the current effect mode cannot be discriminated.

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