JP2010178854A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the amusement of the game by announcing information as a material for a player to guess the internal state of a game machine when a concealed probability variable presentation is executed. <P>SOLUTION: A plurality of execution patterns with different timings for executing concrete presentation such as image display are prepared for the concealed presentation during the variable display of special symbols. A lottery is executed for determining an execution pattern to execute the concealed presentation, and the concealed presentation is executed in the selected execution pattern. In the lottery, the probabilities of winning the respective execution patterns are different between the normal time and the probability variable time. As a result, the player can guess the internal state of the game machine according to the timing of the presentation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a big winning lottery is performed by winning a game ball.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a big hit lottery is performed when a game ball wins a winning opening. When the jackpot lottery is won, the gaming machine is put into a jackpot gaming state where the jackpot is opened and a large number of prize balls can be obtained. There is a gaming machine in which the jackpot winning probability when the jackpot lottery is performed again after the end of the jackpot gaming state changes (probability fluctuation) with a high probability. In such a gaming machine, generally, a probability change notification effect for notifying the player that the internal state of the gaming machine is in a state of probability variation (probability changing gaming state) is performed using a display on a liquid crystal screen or the like. Has increased expectations.

  On the other hand, even if the internal state is a probabilistic gaming state, a gaming machine that performs a probabilistic latent effect that notifies that there is a possibility that the probable gaming state may be entered instead of performing the probable gaming notification effect under certain conditions (See, for example, Patent Document 1). This probability variation latency effect is performed even if the internal state of the gaming machine is the probability variation gaming state or the state where the winning probability of winning the jackpot does not vary with high probability (normal gaming state). Therefore, the player has a sense of expectation that there is a possibility of being in the probability variation gaming state while the probability variation latency effect is being performed, but it is not possible to know definitely whether or not it is in the probability variation gaming state. It will be placed in an intermediate state where it cannot. In other words, in such a gaming machine, it is possible to prevent a game in a probability-changing game state, which should originally increase the player's expectation, from having a digestive game meaning, and to enhance the interest in gaming in the probability-changing game state. It is higher.

JP 2004-65388 A

  The probability variation latency effect is an effect that enhances the interest in the game by performing the same effect regardless of whether the internal state of the gaming machine is the probability variation game state or the normal game state. However, even in the probabilistic latent production, if the player cannot know the internal state of the gaming machine at all, the player will become accustomed to that state, and the player's concentration and interest in the game will not be sustained. There is a risk that.

  Therefore, it is conceivable that some information is notified to the player as to whether or not the gaming machine is in the probability variation gaming state even during the probability variation latency effect. In this case, definite notification of the internal state of the gaming machine is not preferable because it contradicts the purpose of providing the probability variation latent effect. On the other hand, providing information to the extent that a player can estimate the internal state of the gaming machine encourages the player to concentrate on the game, and further enhances interest Is also preferable.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide information that becomes a material for a player to estimate the internal state of a gaming machine when a probability variation latency effect is performed, and to further enhance the interest of the game.

The present invention that achieves the above object has a normal state with respect to the jackpot winning probability and a high probability state having a higher probability of winning the jackpot than the normal state, and is in the normal state when in the normal state and in the high probability state. A game machine that performs a hidden effect that hides whether the game machine is in a normal state or a high-probability state. A game machine comprising: lottery means 300 for performing a lottery to win with different probabilities; and effecting means 300, 310, 320 for executing a latent effect according to an execution pattern selected by the lottery of the lottery means 300. is there.
More specifically, this gaming machine holds a random number table in which random number values are assigned to each of a plurality of execution patterns of latent effects depending on whether the gaming machine is in a normal state or a high probability state. A means 302 is further provided. The lottery means 300 performs lottery of execution patterns using a random number table.
In addition, preferably, the lottery means 300 selects an execution pattern of a specific effect to be executed by lottery during a special symbol variation display that displays whether or not a big win has been won.

Further, the present invention that achieves the above object has a normal state with respect to the jackpot winning probability and a high probability state in which the jackpot winning probability is higher than the normal state, and is in the normal state and in the high probability state. A game machine that performs a hidden effect that sometimes hides a normal state or a high-probability state, and controls a variation of a special symbol that displays whether or not a jackpot is won, and a special symbol by the symbol variation unit 233 This is a gaming machine provided with rendering means 300, 310, and 320 for executing a specific rendering effect during the latent control. The production means 300, 310, and 320 perform a specific production by selecting one of different preset timings with different probabilities depending on whether the gaming machine is in a normal state or a high probability state. Features.
In this gaming machine, preferably, the rendering means 300, 310, and 320 change the display image on the image display means 114 to a specific image prepared in advance at least during the special symbol variation display as a specific rendering. .

  According to the present invention, in the case where a probability variation latent effect is performed, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game by notifying information that is a material for the player to estimate the internal state of the gaming machine.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[Basic configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment.
A pachinko gaming machine 100 as an example of the gaming machine shown in the figure is configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball launched by an instruction operation by a player wins. The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a game board 110 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 150 that surrounds the game board 110. The game board 110 is detachably attached to the frame member 150.

The game board 110 has a game area 111 for playing with a game ball on the front surface, a rail member 112 that forms a passage where a game ball launched from below rises toward the upper position of the game area 111, and a game And a guide member 113 for guiding a game ball on the right side of the region 111.
In the present embodiment, an image display unit 114 that displays various images for production is provided at a position of the game area 111 that is easily visible to the player. As the game progresses by the player, for example, the image display unit 114 notifies the player of the symbol lottery result (symbol variation result) with a decorative symbol, or displays a notice effect by the appearance of a character or the appearance of an item. Or As the image display unit 114, for example, a configuration example using a liquid crystal display device, an EL display device, an LED dot display device, a 7-segment display device, or the like can be considered.
In the present embodiment, the front of the game board 110 is provided with a movable accessory 115 and a board lamp 116 used for various effects. The movable accessory 115 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 110 and performs various effects by movement, and the board lamp 116 performs various effects by light by emitting light.

  The game area 111 is provided with a game nail and a windmill (not shown) for changing the direction in which the game ball falls. Further, in the game area 111, various bonuses relating to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In addition, the game area 111 is provided with a discharge port 117 through which game balls launched into the game area 111 that have not been won in the winning area are discharged out of the game area 111.

In the present embodiment, as various types of prizes and lotteries, the first start port 121 where a special symbol lottery (a jackpot lottery) is started when a game ball enters and a position below the first start port 121 is placed. The game board 110 is provided with a second start port 122 where a special symbol lottery starts when a game ball enters and a gate 124 where a normal symbol lottery (open / close lottery) starts when the game ball passes. ing. Here, the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 operate either one predetermined special electric accessory (large winning port 125) or one predetermined special symbol display. It means a winning opening related to winning a game ball.
The second start port 122 includes an electric tulip 123 as a normal electric accessory that is turned on and off by a pair of blades in the shape of tulip flowers opened and closed by an electric solenoid. When the blades of the electric tulip 123 are closed, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 122. However, when the blades are opened, the entrance of the second start port 122 expands and the game ball moves to the second start port 122. It is configured to be easy to enter. When the electric tulip 123 wins the normal symbol lottery, the blade opens for a specified time (for example, 6 seconds) and a specified number of times (for example, 3 times) while lighting or flashing.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a high probability state (for example, 1/30) from a low probability state (for example, 1/300) to a high probability state (for example, 1/30) when the jackpot probability that the jackpot is drawn in a special symbol lottery varies under a predetermined condition. ))). In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can reduce the special symbol variation time during the special symbol lottery under a predetermined condition, increase the probability of winning during the normal symbol lottery, or the normal symbol variation time during the normal symbol lottery. In some cases, the opening time of the blades of the electric tulip 123 may be shortened, or the number of times the blades of the electric tulip 123 may be opened (electric chew support).

Further, in the present embodiment, as various types of prizes and lotteries, a large winning opening 125 that is located below the second start opening 122 and opens according to the result of the special symbol lottery, and a game ball wins. However, the game board 110 is provided with a normal winning opening 126 where the lottery does not start. The big winning opening 125 is normally closed, but a round in which the special winning lottery is maintained in an open state is maintained in an open state until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 30 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won). Repeat a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times or 2 times).
In the present embodiment, the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 are disposed in the game area 111, but a configuration example in which only one of them is disposed or another start port is disposed. A configuration example is also conceivable. In the present embodiment, one big prize opening 125 is arranged in the game area 111, but a configuration example in which a plurality of big prize openings 125 are arranged is also conceivable.
In the present embodiment, a display 130 for displaying a lottery result and the number of holds is arranged at the lower right position of the game board 110. Details of the display 130 will be described later.

  The payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball wins at the first start port 121, the second start port 122, the big winning port 125, and the normal winning port 126, a predetermined number of award balls per game ball are paid out according to the place where the game ball has won. It is. For example, when a game ball wins the first start port 121, three prize balls, when a game ball wins the second start port 122, four prize balls, and when the game ball wins the big prize port 125, When a game ball wins the 13 prize balls and the normal prize opening 126, 10 prize balls are paid out respectively. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, there is no payout of the prize ball in conjunction with it.

Note that various boards and the like (not shown) are attached to the rear surface of the game board 110. In other words, the main board and the sub board are arranged on the rear surface of the game board 110. That is, on the rear surface of the game board 110, a game control board in which a later-described game control unit 200 that performs internal lottery, determination of winning, and the like is provided as a main board. The game control board is sealed in a main board case made of a transparent member so that a trace remains when opened.
Also, as a sub-board, an effect control board in which an after-mentioned effect control unit 300 for overall control of effects is configured, and an image control board in which an after-mentioned image / sound control unit 310 for controlling effects by images and sounds is configured. In addition, a lamp control board on which a later-described lamp control unit 320 that controls effects by various lamps and the movable accessory 115 is provided. In addition, a switching power supply (not shown) that converts the supplied 24V AC power supply into a DC power supply and outputs it to various boards and the like is disposed on the rear surface of the game board 110.
In other words, a payout control board 400, which will be described later, which controls payout of payout balls, and a supply control board controlled by the payout control board and temporarily replenished from the outside, The frame member 150 is provided with a payout unit (not shown) for paying out and paying out lending balls.

When the player touches the handle 151 and rotates the lever 152 in the clockwise direction, the frame member 150 moves the game balls at a predetermined time interval (for example, 100 per minute) with a hitting force according to the operation angle. And a launching device (not shown) for electrically firing. In addition, the frame member 150 includes a supply device (not shown) that sequentially supplies game balls to the launching device one by one at a timing in conjunction with the operation of the player's lever 152, and a game ball that the supply device supplies to the launching device. A plate 153 (see FIG. 2) for temporarily storing. For example, a payout ball by a payout unit is paid out to the plate 153.
In the present embodiment, the plate 153 is configured as an integrated upper and lower plate, but a configuration example in which the upper plate and the lower plate are separated is also conceivable. A configuration example in which the handle 151 of the launching device emits light under a predetermined condition is also conceivable.

The frame member 150 also includes a stop button 154 for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball even when the player is touching the handle 151 of the launch device, and a game ball stored in the tray 153. A take-out button 155 for dropping and taking out the box (not shown).
Further, the frame member 150 includes a speaker 156 and a frame lamp 157 for notifying the gaming state and situation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 and performing various effects. The speaker 156 performs various effects based on music, voice, and sound effects, and the frame lamp 157 performs various effects based on light depending on a pattern or light emission color caused by lighting and blinking. In addition, about the frame lamp | ramp 157, the structural example which enables it to perform the effect which changes the irradiation direction of light can be considered.
The frame member 150 also includes a transparent plate (not shown) for separating the game board 110 from the player.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2A is an enlarged view showing an example of a display 130 arranged at the lower right of the game board 110. b) is a partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 100. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the display 130 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a first special symbol display 221 that operates in response to winning of the first starting port 121 and a winning of the second starting port 122. The second special symbol display 222 that operates in response to the above and the normal symbol display 223 that operates in response to the passage of the gate 124 are provided. The first special symbol display 221 variably displays the special symbol resulting from winning of the first start port 121 and displays the lottery result. The second special symbol display 222 variably displays special symbols resulting from winning at the second start port 122 and displays the lottery results. The normal symbol display unit 223 displays the normal symbol variably and displays the lottery result when the game ball passes through the gate 124. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are configured by a 7-segment display device, and the normal symbol display 223 is configured by an LED display device. .

  In addition, the indicator 130 operates in response to the hold in the first special symbol display 221 and the first special symbol hold indicator 218 that operates corresponding to the hold in the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222. 2 a special symbol hold indicator 219 and a normal symbol hold indicator 220 that operates in response to the hold in the normal symbol indicator 223. This hold will be described. If there is a prize by another game ball during the fluctuation display operation (while the fluctuation display for one win is being performed), the symbol fluctuation display operation for the prized game ball will be applied to the game ball which has been won first. Until the variable display operation is completed, a predetermined number (for example, four) is held as a limit. The fact that such a hold is made and the number of the hold (the number of undrawn lots) are displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the normal symbol hold indicator 220. In the present embodiment, each of the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the normal symbol hold indicator 220 is constituted by an LED display device arranged in a row, and the lighting thereof The number of holds is displayed according to the mode.

  The frame member 150 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an input device for a player to input an effect. As shown in FIG. 2B, in the present embodiment, as an example of an input device, an effect button 161 and an effect key 162 composed of a plurality of keys adjacent to the effect button 161 and arranged in a substantially cross shape are provided. Are disposed on the frame member 150. The production key 162 is configured such that one central key is arranged at the center, and four peripheral keys having substantially the same shape are arranged around the central key. The player can instruct one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 114 by operating the four peripheral keys, and also instructed by operating the center key. It is possible to select an image. In addition to the effect buttons 161 and the effect keys 162 shown in the figure, various input forms such as levers, dials, and the like can be adopted as the input device.

[Configuration of control unit]
Next, a control unit that performs operation control and signal processing in the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit. As shown in the figure, the control unit includes a game control unit 200 that performs various controls relating to the number of prize balls to be paid out, such as internal lottery and determination of winning, as main control means. Further, as sub-control means, an effect control unit 300 that comprehensively controls effects, an image / sound control unit 310 that controls effects using images and sound, and effects using various lamps and movable accessories 115 A ramp control unit 320 for controlling the payout, and a payout control unit 400 for performing payout control of the payout ball. As described above, the game control unit 200, the effect control unit 300, the image / sound control unit 310, the lamp control unit 320, and the payout control unit 400 are each a game as a main board disposed on the rear surface of the game board 110. The control board, and further, the effect control board, the image control board, the lamp control board, and the payout control board as sub boards are individually configured.

[Configuration and function of game control unit]
The game control unit 200 includes a CPU 201 that performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the number of paid-out prize balls, such as internal lottery and winning determination, and a ROM 202 that stores programs executed by the CPU 201, various data, and the like. And a RAM 203 used as a working memory for the CPU 201.
The game control unit 200 performs a special symbol lottery when a game ball wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122, and sends a determination result as to whether or not it is a win in the special symbol lottery to the effect control unit 300. Also, fluctuation setting of winning probability at special symbol lottery (for example, fluctuation setting from 1/300 to 1/30), special symbol fluctuation time shortening at special symbol lottery, and normal symbol at normal symbol lottery The variable time is set to be shortened, and the setting content is sent to the effect control unit 300.
Further, the game control unit 200 controls the extension of the opening time of the blades of the electric tulip 123, the setting of the number of times the blades of the electric tulip 123 are opened, and the setting of the opening / closing operation interval when the blades are opened. In addition, when a game ball continuously wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122, the game ball is suspended until the limit number (for example, four) for the undrawn lots, or the game ball continuously passes through the gate 124. The suspension is set up to the limit number (for example, 4) for the undrawn lots.
In addition, the game control unit 200 keeps an open state in a protruding manner until the special winning opening 125 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 30 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) according to the result of the special symbol lottery. Is controlled to be repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times or 2 times). Furthermore, the opening / closing operation interval when the special winning opening 125 is opened is controlled.

Further, when the game ball is won in the first start port 121, the second start port 122, the big winning port 125, and the normal winning port 126, the game control unit 200 per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 400 is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. For example, when a game ball wins at the first start port 121, three prize balls, when a game ball wins at the second start port 122, four prize balls, and when a game ball wins the big prize port 125, thirteen prizes. When a game ball wins the ball, the normal winning opening 126, an instruction command (command) is sent to the payout control unit 400 so as to pay out 10 prize balls. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the payout control unit 400 is not instructed to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith.
When the payout control unit 400 pays out a prize ball in accordance with an instruction from the game control unit 200, the game control unit 200 acquires information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 400. As a result, the number of prize balls paid out is managed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game control unit 200 includes a first start port detection unit (first start port switch (SW)) 211 that detects a winning of a game ball to the first start port 121, and a second start. A second start port detection unit (second start port switch (SW)) 212 that detects a winning of a game ball to the mouth 122, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 213 that opens and closes the electric tulip 123, and a game ball to the gate 124 A gate detection unit (gate switch (SW)) 214 that detects passage is connected.
Further, the game control unit 200 has a large winning port detecting unit (large winning port switch (SW)) 215 for detecting a winning of a game ball to the large winning port 125, and the large winning port 125 is inclined to be in a closed state. A large winning opening / closing unit 216 set to the open state and a normal winning opening detecting unit (normal winning opening switch (SW)) 217 for detecting the winning of a game ball to the normal winning opening 126 are connected.

In addition, the game control unit 200 displays the reserved number for the undrawn special symbol lottery (big win lottery) started by winning the game ball at the first start port 121 within the limit number (for example, four). A special symbol hold indicator 218, a second special symbol hold indicator 219 for displaying the number of unsold lots in the special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball in the second start port 122 within the limit number, A normal symbol hold indicator 220 is connected to the normal symbol lottery display (open / close lottery) started by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 and displays the number of unsettled hold numbers within the limit number.
Further, the game control unit 200 includes a first special symbol display 221 for displaying a result of a special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball at the first start port 121, and a game ball to the second start port 122. A second special symbol display 222 that displays the result of the special symbol lottery started by winning and a normal symbol display 223 that displays the result of the normal symbol lottery are connected.

  Then, detection signals detected by the first start port switch 211, the second start port switch 212, the gate switch 214, the big winning port switch 215 and the normal winning port switch 217 are sent to the game control unit 200. In addition, the control signal from the game control unit 200 includes an electric tulip opening / closing unit 213, a prize winning opening / closing unit 216, a first special symbol hold indicator 218, a second special symbol hold indicator 219, a normal symbol hold indicator 220, It is sent to the first special symbol display 221, the second special symbol display 222, and the normal symbol display 223. Thereby, the game control unit 200 performs various controls related to the number of payout prize balls.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 250 that transmits various kinds of information to a host computer (not shown) installed in the hall is connected to the game control unit 200. Then, the game control unit 200 transmits information regarding the number of paid-out winning balls acquired from the payout control unit 400, information indicating the state of the game control unit 200, and the like to the host computer via the board external information terminal board 250. .

[Configuration and function of production control unit]
Next, the effect control unit 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the effect, a ROM 302 that stores programs executed by the CPU 301, various data, and the like, and a RAM 303 that is used as a work memory for the CPU 301 and the like. And a real-time clock (RTC) 304 for measuring the date and time.
The production control unit 300 sets the production content based on, for example, the determination result of whether or not the winning is a special symbol lottery sent from the game control unit 200. At that time, in response to an operation input from the user using the effect button 161 or the effect key 162, the effect content corresponding to the operation input may be set.
In addition, when the game is interrupted for a predetermined period, the effect control unit 300 instructs the setting of the screen display for waiting for a customer as one of the effects.
Furthermore, when the game control unit 200 changes the winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery, shortens the special symbol fluctuation time at the time of the special symbol lottery, and shortens the normal symbol fluctuation time at the time of the normal symbol lottery. In this case, the production control unit 300 sets the production content corresponding to the set content. In particular, in the present embodiment, a plurality of performance execution patterns to be performed in a latent mode to be described later are prepared and set by lottery. Details of the execution pattern of the effect performed in the latent mode and the setting method thereof will be described later.
In addition, the effect control unit 300 sends a command for instructing execution of the set effect contents to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320.

[Configuration / Function of Image / Sound Control Unit]
The image / sound control unit 310 is a CPU 311 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the image and sound that expresses the content of the effect, a ROM 312 that stores programs executed by the CPU 311, various data, and the like, and a work for the CPU 311. And a RAM 313 used as a memory or the like.
Then, the image / sound control unit 310 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 114 and the sound output from the speaker 156 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300.
Specifically, in the ROM 312 of the image / sound control unit 310, a symbol image or background image displayed during the game on the image display unit 114, a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result, and a notice effect for the player Image data such as a character or item for displaying is stored. Furthermore, various kinds of acoustic data such as music and sound output from the speaker 156 in synchronization with the image data or independently of the image data, and sound effects such as jingles are stored. The CPU 311 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 300 from the image data and the sound data stored in the ROM 312. Furthermore, image processing for background image display, symbol image display, symbol image variation, character / item display, and the like are performed using the read image data, and voice processing using the read acoustic data is performed.
Then, the image / sound control unit 310 controls screen display on the image display unit 114 based on the image data that has undergone image processing. Further, the sound output from the speaker 156 is controlled by the sound data subjected to the sound processing.

[Configuration and function of lamp control unit]
The lamp control unit 320 stores a CPU 321 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 and the operation of the movable accessory 115, and programs executed by the CPU 321 and various data. A ROM 322 and a RAM 323 used as a working memory for the CPU 321 are provided.
The lamp control unit 320 controls lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157, the emission color, and the like based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300. Further, the operation of the movable accessory 115 is controlled.
More specifically, the ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (light emission pattern data) for the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 300. Data) is stored. The CPU 321 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 322 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 300. The lamp controller 320 controls light emission from the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 based on the read light emission pattern data.
The ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 115 corresponding to the production contents set by the production control unit 300. The CPU 321 controls the operation of the movable accessory 115 based on the read operation pattern data.

[Configuration and function of payout control unit]
The payout control unit 400 includes a CPU 401 that performs arithmetic processing for controlling payout of payout balls, a ROM 402 that stores programs executed by the CPU 401, various data, and the like, and a RAM 403 that is used as a work memory for the CPU 401 and the like. And.
The payout control unit 400 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the game control unit 200.
Specifically, the payout control unit 400 acquires from the game control unit 200 a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won (such as the first start port 121). Then, the payout driving unit 411 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 411 includes a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the storage unit of the game ball.

The payout control unit 400 also includes a payout ball detection unit 412 that detects the number of prize balls actually paid out from the game ball storage unit by the payout drive unit 411, and a game ball in the storage unit (not shown). Sphere detection unit 413 for detecting whether or not there is a storage, and whether or not the plate 153 in which a game ball used when a player plays a game or a prized ball to be held is full is detected. A full tank detection unit 414 is connected. Then, the payout control unit 400 receives detection signals detected by the payout ball detection unit 412, the ball presence detection unit 413, and the full tank detection unit 414, and performs predetermined processing according to these detection signals.
Further, the payout control unit 400 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 450 that transmits various types of information to a host computer installed in the hall. Then, the payout control unit 400, for example, information on the number of prize balls instructed to pay out to the payout driving unit 411, information on the number of prize balls actually paid out detected by the payout ball detection unit 412, etc. Is transmitted to the host computer via the frame external information terminal board 450. Also, similar information is transmitted to the game control unit 200.

[Functional configuration of game control unit]
Next, the functional configuration of the game control unit 200 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game control unit 200. As shown in the figure, the game control unit 200 is a special symbol lottery unit 231, a normal symbol lottery unit 232, a special symbol variation control unit 233, and a special symbol lottery result determination as functional units for executing various lottery processes. A unit 234 and a normal symbol control unit 237. The special symbol lottery unit 231 and the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 function as a lottery means.
In addition, the game control unit 200 includes a variation pattern selection unit 235 and a game progress control unit 236 as functional units that execute processing associated with special symbol variation.
Furthermore, the game control unit 200 is a function unit that executes operation control of various types of objects and data processing related to a prize ball, etc., as a function unit for a prize winning operation operation unit 238, an electric tulip operation control unit 239, and a prize ball processing unit 240. And an output control unit 241 and a random number control unit 242.

The special symbol lottery unit 231 performs a special symbol lottery when a game ball wins the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122.
The normal symbol lottery unit 232 performs the normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 124.
The special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 controls the fluctuation of the special symbol according to the lottery result when the special symbol lottery is performed.

The special symbol lottery result determination unit 234, when a special symbol lottery is performed, the lottery result is “whether it is a big hit”, “a type of jackpot when a big winner is won”, “not a big winner It is determined whether or not it is a small hit or not.
Here, the types of “big hit” include “long hit” in which a long jackpot game time can be expected to be paid out, and “short hit” in which a big hit game time is short. For example, in the “long win”, a round that is maintained until the open state of the big winning opening 125 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 30 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) is repeated, for example, 15 times. In the “short win”, the round at the special winning opening 125 is repeated twice, for example.

Furthermore, the “long win” is a jackpot (“specific symbol A” in the subsequent stage), which is also called “15 round probability per change” that generates both a probability change (probability change) gaming state and a time reduction (time reduction) game state after the end of the jackpot game. And a jackpot called “ordinary jackpot” (a jackpot in the “normal symbol” in the subsequent stage) that generates only the short-time gaming state and does not generate the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game ends. The “short win” is a so-called “two-round probable hit” (a big hit in the “specific symbol B” in the subsequent stage) that generates a probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game ends and does not generate a short-time gaming state.
In addition, the “small winning” in the case of not winning a big win, for example, a small winning game is performed in which the big winning opening 125 is opened and closed twice, and the gaming state at the time of winning the small win is continued even after the winning is completed. It is a win (winning with the “small hit symbol” in the latter part). That is, when the game state at the time of winning the small hit is the probability variation game state, the probability variation game state is continued even after the end of the small hit game, and the game state does not shift. Similarly, if the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is a normal gaming state (normal gaming state) in which neither probability fluctuation nor time reduction is made, the normal gaming state is continued even after the end of the small hitting game, The gaming state does not transition.
Further, in the “missing”, neither the “big hit” nor the “small winning” is set, and none of the above-described gaming states advantageous to the player is set (setting of the “missing symbol” in the subsequent stage).

The variation pattern selection unit 235 selects the variation pattern of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222 when the lottery result of the special symbol is “big hit”. Further, it is determined whether or not a reach effect is to be performed. The “reach effect” here is an effect performed by the image display unit 114 or the like for causing the player to expect a big hit.
The game progress control unit 236 controls the progress of the game in each game state.

When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol control unit 237 determines whether the normal symbol lottery result is “winning or lost”. Further, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is controlled according to the lottery result.
When it is determined as “winning”, the electric tulip 123 is opened for a specified time (for example, 6 seconds) and a specified number of times (for example, 3 times), and the winning probability of the game ball to the second start port 122 is increased. generate. In addition, when it is determined as “disengagement”, such an open state of the electric tulip 123 is not generated.

The special winning opening operation control unit 238 controls the opening operation of the special winning opening 125.
The electric tulip operation control unit 239 controls the opening operation of the electric tulip 123.
The prize ball processing unit 240 controls the management of the number of prizes received for various types of winnings and lotteries, and controls the payout of prize balls according to the prizes.
The output control unit 241 controls the output of control commands from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 and the payout control unit 400.
The random number control unit 242 controls updating of various random number values used in processing by the main control unit and the sub control unit.

[Basic operation of gaming machine]
Next, the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 configured as described above will be described.
The basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is performed by a game control unit 200 that is a main control means. Then, under the control of the game control unit 200, the effect control unit 300, which is a sub-control means, controls the game effect, and the payout control unit 400 controls the payout of the prize ball.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main operations of the game control unit 200.
The game control unit 200 repeatedly executes each process shown in FIG. 5 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Referring to FIG. 5, random number update processing, start port switch (SW) processing, gate switch (SW) processing, special symbol processing, normal symbol processing, big prize opening processing, electric tulip (electric chew) processing, prize ball processing, Output processing is sequentially executed (steps 501 to 509).

In the random number update process (step 501), the random number control unit 242 of the game control unit 200 updates various random number values used in the process by the main control unit and the sub control unit. Details of the setting of the random number and the update of the random value will be described later.
In the start port switch process (step 502), the special symbol lottery unit 231 of the game control unit 200 monitors the states of the first start port switch 211 and the second start port switch 212 in FIG. In this case, a special symbol lottery process is executed. Details of the start port switch process will be described later.
In the gate switch process (step 503), the normal symbol lottery unit 232 of the game control unit 200 monitors the state of the gate switch 214 in FIG. 3, and performs the process for the normal symbol lottery when the switch is turned on. Execute. Details of the gate switch processing will be described later.
In the special symbol processing (step 504), the special symbol variation control unit 233, the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234, the variation pattern selection unit 235, and the game progress control unit 236 of the game control unit 200 perform the special symbol variation and the symbol variation. Processing associated with is performed. Details of the special symbol process will be described later.
In the normal symbol process (step 505), the normal symbol control unit 237 of the game control unit 200 performs the normal symbol variation and the process associated with the symbol variation. Details of the normal symbol processing will be described later.
In the special prize opening process (step 506), the special prize opening operation control unit 238 of the game control unit 200 controls the opening operation of the special prize opening 125 based on a predetermined condition. Detailed contents of the big prize opening process will be described later.
In the electric tulip process (step 507), the electric tulip operation control unit 239 of the game control unit 200 controls the opening operation of the electric tulip 123 based on a predetermined condition. Details of the electric tulip process will be described later.
In the prize ball processing (step 508), the prize ball processing unit 240 of the game control unit 200 controls the management of the number of winning prizes and the payout of prize balls according to the winning prize.
In the output process (step 509), the output control unit 241 of the game control unit 200 outputs a control command to the effect control unit 300 and the payout control unit 400. The control command is generated in each process up to step 508, set in the RAM 203, and output in this output process.

[Start-up switch processing in game control unit]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the contents of the start port switch process (step 502 in FIG. 5).
In the start port switch process, the special symbol lottery unit 231 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the start port switches 211 and 212 are turned ON by winning a game ball in the start ports 121 and 122 ( Step 601). If the start port switches 211 and 212 are turned ON, then the special symbol lottery unit 231 determines whether or not the number U of unreserved reservations is less than the upper limit value (step 602). In the example shown in FIG. 6, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holds U has reached the upper limit (No in step 602), the winning portion for the undrawn lots cannot be held any longer, and the start port switch process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of reservations U is less than the upper limit (Yes in step 602), the special symbol lottery unit 231 next adds 1 to the value of the number of reservations U (step 603). Then, a random value for the lottery by the current winning is obtained and held in the RAM 203 (step 604). Here, since the winning of the start ports 121 and 122 is won, random values for special symbol lottery (a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, etc.) are acquired. The random value acquired at this time is the value updated by the random number update process in step 501. And the result of the special symbol lottery is determined by this random number value.

[Gate switch processing in game control unit]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of the gate switch process (step 503 in FIG. 5).
In this gate switch process, the normal symbol lottery unit 232 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the gate switch 214 is turned on (step 701). If the gate switch 214 is turned on, then the normal symbol lottery unit 232 determines whether or not the number of holds G for the undrawn lot is less than the upper limit value (step 702). In the example shown in FIG. 7, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holds G has reached the upper limit (No in Step 702), the winning for the undrawn lots cannot be held any more, so the gate switch process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of reservations G is less than the upper limit (Yes in Step 702), the normal symbol lottery unit 232 next adds 1 to the value of the number of reservations G (Step 703). Then, a random value for the lottery by the current winning is acquired and held in the RAM 203 (step 704). Here, since the gate 124 is won, a random number value (such as a winning random number) for normal symbol lottery is acquired.

[Special symbol processing in game control unit]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol process (step 504 in FIG. 5).
In this special symbol process, the special symbol variation control unit 233 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a big hit (a special symbol lottery win) (step 801). If it is a big hit, since a special symbol representing some big hit has already been selected and stopped, the special symbol processing is terminated without starting the special symbol variation (Yes in step 801). On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (No in Step 801), the special symbol variation control unit 233 determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a special symbol variation (Step 802). If the special symbol is not changing (No in step 802), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 determines whether the number U of unreserved special symbols (see FIG. 6) is 1 or more (step 803). If the number of holdings U = 0 (No in step 803), it means that there is no winning for starting the special symbol lottery, and therefore the processing is terminated without starting the special symbol variation.

  On the other hand, when the number of holdings U is 1 or more (Yes in Step 803), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the holding number U (Step 804), and then the big hit determination process by another routine Then, the variation pattern selection process is executed (steps 805 and 806). As will be described in detail later, setting information (design, game state, variation pattern, etc.) included in the variation start command sent to the effect control unit 300 is determined by the jackpot determination processing and variation pattern selection processing.

  Thereafter, the special symbol variation control unit 233 generates a variation start command including the setting information determined by the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern selection process, and sets it in the RAM 203 (step 807). Then, based on this setting information, the special symbols on the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 shown in FIG. 3 start to change (step 808), and the special symbols are set for the time set in the change pattern. In order to perform the fluctuation, measurement of the fluctuation time is started (step 809). The variation start command set in step 807 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in step 509 of FIG.

  Next, when it is determined in step 802 that the special symbol is changing (Yes in step 802), the special symbol variation control unit 233 determines whether or not the variation time has ended (step 810). That is, it is determined whether or not the variation time started in step 809 has reached the variation time set in the variation pattern selection process in step 806. If the variation time has not ended (No in step 810), the special symbol variation is continued, and the special symbol processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the variation time has ended (Yes in step 810), the special symbol variation control unit 233 first sets a variation stop command in the RAM 203 (step 811). Next, the special symbol variation control unit 233 ends the variation of the special symbols in the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 (step 812), and resets the measured variation time (step 812). 813). Then, a stop routine process of another routine is executed (step 814). The contents of the stop process will be described later. The variable stop command set in step 811 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in step 509 of FIG.

[Big hit judgment processing by game control unit]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot determination process (step 805 in FIG. 8).
In this jackpot determination process, the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 of the game control unit 200 first determines a jackpot random number in the current special symbol lottery (step 901), and determines whether or not the jackpot has been won (step 902). ). Whether or not the jackpot has been won is determined by determining whether or not the value of the jackpot random number acquired in step 604 of FIG. 6 matches the value set as the winning value of the jackpot.

If the determination in step 901 is a big win (Yes in step 902), then the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 determines a big hit symbol random number (step 903). In this determination, it is first determined whether or not the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is changed (probability change or probability change) (step 904). Whether or not the probability fluctuates is determined by determining whether or not the value of the jackpot symbol random number acquired in step 604 of FIG. 6 matches a preset value.
When the probability changes (Yes in Step 904), the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 next determines whether or not to shorten the symbol change time (time reduction, time reduction) (Step 905). Whether or not the time is shortened is determined by determining whether or not the value of the jackpot symbol random number acquired in step 604 of FIG. 6 matches a preset value, similarly to the determination of the probability variation.

  After the above determination, when the time is shortened (Yes in step 905), the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 sets a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a specific symbol A) indicating a big hit with probability fluctuation and time reduction. Information is set in the RAM 203 (step 906). When the time is not shortened (No in step 905), a symbol (hereinafter, specific symbol B) representing a big hit with probability variation but not time reduction is set in the RAM 203 as setting information (step 907). If the probability does not fluctuate (No in step 904), a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol) indicating that the game is a big hit with time reduction but no probability variation is set in the RAM 203 as setting information (step 908).

When the big hit is not made (No in Step 902), the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 next judges whether or not the big hit is made (Step 909). Whether or not the jackpot is determined is determined by determining whether or not the value of the jackpot random number obtained in step 604 of FIG. 6 matches the value set as the winning value of the jackpot, as in the case of the jackpot determination. Is done.
If the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 is a small hit (Yes in Step 909), the symbol (henceforth, a small hit symbol) indicating that there is no probability variation or time reduction is set in the RAM 203 as setting information. Set (step 910). If it is not a small hit (No in step 909), a symbol indicating that the lottery is lost (hereinafter referred to as a lost symbol) is set in the RAM 203 as setting information (step 911).

[Change pattern selection process by game control unit]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of the variation pattern selection process (step 806 in FIG. 8).
In this variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern selection unit 235 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not a big win has been won in this special symbol lottery (step 1001). This determination is the same as step 901 of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9) (the determination result of step 901 may be used). If it is a big hit (Yes in Step 1001), the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 reads the big hit fluctuation pattern table from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (Step 1002).

On the other hand, if the jackpot has not been won (No in step 1001), the variation pattern selection unit 235 then determines a random number for determining whether or not to perform a so-called reach effect for causing the player to expect a jackpot. (Step 1003). Whether or not the reach effect is performed is determined by determining whether or not the reach random number value acquired in step 604 in FIG. 6 matches a preset value.
As a result of determination using random numbers, when a reach effect is performed (Yes in step 1004), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads a variation pattern table for reach from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (step 1005). When the reach effect is not performed (No in Step 1004), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads the variation pattern table for loss from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (Step 1006).
Here, the variation pattern table is a table in which a plurality of variation patterns (variation times 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.) prepared in advance are associated with values of variation pattern random numbers.

  Next, the variation pattern selection unit 235 acquires a random number (variation pattern random number) for determining the variation pattern, and stores it in the RAM 203 (step 1007). Then, the fluctuation pattern random number is determined using the fluctuation pattern table set in steps 1002, 1005, and 1006 (step 1008). That is, the variation pattern selection unit 235 refers to the variation pattern table set in the RAM 203 and selects a variation pattern according to the random number value acquired in Step 1007. Therefore, even if the same random number value is acquired, the variation referred to depending on the state difference such as whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit or not and whether or not a reach effect is performed if it is not a big hit Since the pattern tables are different, the determined variation pattern may be different.

  Thereafter, the variation pattern selection unit 235 sets the variation pattern selected in Step 1008 in the RAM 203 as setting information (Step 1009). The variation pattern setting information set in step 1009 is included in the variation start command set in step 807 of FIG. 8, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in step 509 of FIG.

[Processing during stop by game control unit]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the stop process (step 814 in FIG. 8).
In the suspension process, the game progress control unit 236 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not a big win has been won in the current special symbol lottery (step 1101). If it is a big hit (Yes in step 1101), the game progress control unit 236 next determines whether or not the type of the big win is a long win (step 1102).
These determinations can be made based on, for example, the symbol type set in the setting information in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9). Here, the jackpot of the specific symbol A and the normal symbol is a long hit, and the jackpot of the specific symbol B is a short hit. Therefore, if the specific symbol A or the normal symbol is set in the setting information, “Yes” in both steps 1101 and 1102. If the specific symbol B is set, Yes in step 1101 and No in step 1102. If the off symbol or the small hit symbol is set, No in step 1101. Since these determinations are substantially the same as steps 902, 904, and 905 of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9), the determination results of steps 902, 904, and 905 may be used.

  When the jackpot type is a long win (Yes in step 1102), the game progress control unit 236 turns on a flag (long hit game flag) for identifying that the game is a long win game (step 1103). . Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes the gaming state per long. Note that, as described above, the presence / absence of probability fluctuation is not distinguished here per unit length. These are specified by turning on the corresponding flag in the jackpot game process (FIG. 13-2) in the big prize opening process (FIG. 13-1) described later.

  Next, the game progress control unit 236 sets a long hit game start command for starting a long hit game in the RAM 203 (step 1104), and identifies the probability change game at the time short game or the probability change. The flags (time-short game flag, probability change game flag, latent probability change game flag) are turned OFF (step 1105), and the stop process is terminated. Note that the operation of turning on the short-time game flag, the probability variation game flag, and the latent probability variation game flag is performed in the jackpot game processing (FIG. 13-2) in the below-described prize winning process (FIG. 13-1).

If the jackpot type is not long hit (No in step 1102), the game progress control unit 236 turns on a flag (short hit game flag) for identifying that it is a short hit game (step 1106). . Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes a short hit gaming state.
Next, the game progress control unit 236 sets a short hit game start command for starting a short win game in the RAM 203 (step 1107), and turns OFF the short-time game flag, the probability change game flag, and the latent probability change game flag ( Step 1105), the stop process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol lottery this time is not a big hit (No in step 1101), the game progress control unit 236 next determines whether or not the short-time game flag is ON in the setting of the game state in the RAM 203. Check (step 1108). When the short-time game flag is ON (Yes in Step 1108), the game progress control unit 236 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of lotteries (number of fluctuations) J in the short-time game state, which will be described later (Step 1109). It is checked whether or not becomes 0 (step 1110). If the number of times of lottery J = 0 (Yes in Step 1110), the time-saving game flag is turned OFF (Step 1111). Note that the initial value of the lottery number J is set in a jackpot game process (FIG. 13-2) in a special prize opening process (FIG. 13-1) described later.

  If the short-time game flag is OFF (No in Step 1108), or after being turned OFF in Step 1111 or if the value of the number of lottery J is not 0 (No in Step 1110), the game progress control unit 236 then It is checked whether or not the probability variation game flag is ON in the setting of the game state in the RAM 203 (step 1112). Here, it is assumed that the latent probability variation game is also included in the probability variation game. That is, in step 1112, it is determined whether either the probability variation game flag or the latent probability variation game flag is ON.

  When the probability variation game flag (or the latent probability variation game flag) is ON (Yes in step 1112), the game progress control unit 236 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of lotteries (number of variations) X in the probability variation game state described later ( Step 1113), it is checked whether or not the number of times of lottery X has become 0 (Step 1114). If the number of lotteries X = 0 (Yes in Step 1114), the probability variation game flag (or the latent probability variation game flag) is turned OFF (Step 1115). Note that the initial value of the lottery number X is set in a jackpot game process (FIG. 13-2) in a special prize opening process (FIG. 13-1) described later.

If the probability variation game flag (or the latent probability variation game flag) is OFF (No in Step 1112), or after being turned OFF in Step 1115, or if the value of the number of lottery X is not 0 (No in Step 1114), then The game progress control unit 236 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery this time is a small hit (step 1116). If it is not a small hit (No in step 1116), the stop process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is a small hit (Yes in step 1116), the game progress control unit 236 turns on a flag (small hit game flag) for identifying that it is a small hit game (step 1117). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes the small hit gaming state. Then, the game progress control unit 236 sets a small hit game start command for starting the small hit game in the RAM 203 (step 1118), and ends the in-stop process.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of normal symbol processing (step 505 in FIG. 5).
In this normal symbol processing, the normal symbol control unit 237 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in an auxiliary game (a winning of normal symbol lottery) (step 1201). If it is during the auxiliary game, since the normal symbol is already selected and stopped, the normal symbol process is terminated without starting the normal symbol variation (Yes in step 1201). On the other hand, when the auxiliary game is not being performed (No in Step 1201), the normal symbol control unit 237 next determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is changing the normal symbol (Step 1202). If the normal symbol is not changing (No in Step 1202), then the normal symbol control unit 237 determines whether or not the number G of reserved symbols for the undrawn normal symbol (see FIG. 7) is 1 or more (Step 1203). If the number of holds G = 0 (No in step 1203), it means that there is no winning for starting the normal symbol lottery, and therefore the processing is terminated without starting the normal symbol variation.

  On the other hand, when the reserved number G is 1 or more (Yes in step 1203), the normal symbol control unit 237 subtracts 1 from the value of the reserved number G (step 1204), and the normal random number lottery in this normal symbol lottery A determination is made (step 1205), and it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won (step 1206). Whether or not the game is won is determined by determining whether or not the value of the winning random number acquired in step 704 in FIG. 7 matches the value set as the winning value. When the normal symbol lottery is won (Yes in Step 1206), the normal symbol control unit 237 sets a symbol representing the winning (hereinafter referred to as a winning symbol) in the RAM 203 as setting information (Step 1207). On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is not won (No in step 1206), the normal symbol control unit 237 sets a symbol indicating that the lottery has been lost (hereinafter referred to as a lost symbol) in the RAM 203 as setting information (step 1208). ).

  Next, the normal symbol control unit 237 determines whether or not the current operation state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 corresponds to either the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state (step 1209). When it corresponds to one of the gaming states (Yes in Step 1209), the normal symbol control unit 237 sets the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation to a short time (Step 1210). In the example shown in FIG. 12, it is set to 3 seconds. On the other hand, when the current operation state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not correspond to either the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state (No in step 1209), the normal symbol control unit 237 increases the variation time of the normal symbol variation. Time is set (step 1211). In the example shown in FIG. 12, it is set to 29 seconds.

  Thereafter, the normal symbol control unit 237 starts normal symbol fluctuations in the normal symbol display 223 shown in FIG. 3 based on the setting contents of step 1207 or step 1208 (step 1212). Further, in order to perform normal symbol variation for the time set in step 1210 or step 1211, measurement of the variation time is started (step 1213).

  Next, when it is determined in step 1202 that the normal symbol is changing (Yes in step 1202), the normal symbol control unit 237 determines whether or not the fluctuation time has ended (step 1214). That is, it is determined whether or not the variation time started in step 1213 has reached the variation time set in step 1210 or step 1211. If the fluctuation time has not ended (No in step 1214), the normal symbol variation is continued, so that the normal symbol processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the fluctuation time is over (Yes in step 1214), the normal symbol control unit 237 first ends the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display unit 223 (step 1215), and resets the measured fluctuation time. (Step 1216). Next, the normal symbol control unit 237 determines whether or not the winning is based on the normal symbol that has been stopped after the change (step 1217). If the winning is made (Yes in Step 1217), the auxiliary game operation control is started (Step 1218). On the other hand, if the lottery is off (No in step 1217), the normal symbol processing is terminated while maintaining the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

[Large winning mouth processing by game control unit]
FIGS. 13A and 13B are flowcharts showing the contents of the special prize opening process (step 506 in FIG. 5).
In this special winning opening process, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a big hit (step 1301). If it is not a big hit, there is no winning in the big winning opening 125, so the big winning opening process is terminated (No in step 1301). On the other hand, if it is a big hit (Yes in step 1301), then the big prize opening operation control unit 238 performs the opening operation in the operation control at the big hit started in the pachinko gaming machine 100 being stopped (FIG. 11). It is determined whether or not it is in progress (step 1302).

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 is opening (Yes in Step 1302), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 next determines whether or not a predetermined time for opening operation (opening time) has elapsed. Judgment is made (step 1303). If the opening time has not elapsed, the opening operation at the special winning opening 125 is continued, and the special winning opening process is terminated (No in step 1303). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in step 1303), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 then adds 1 to the value of the open round number R of the special winning opening 125 from the current value (step 1304). Then, the special winning opening 125 is opened (step 1305).

  Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 determines whether or not the open state at the special winning opening 125 has passed a preset time (opening time) (step 1306). If the open state at the big prize opening 125 has not passed the opening time (No in step 1306), then the big prize opening operation control unit 238 determines whether the number C of winning prizes to the big prize opening 125 is 9 or more. Is determined (step 1307). When the open state at the big prize opening 125 has not passed the opening time and the winning number C is less than 9, the open state of the big prize opening 125 is continued, so the big prize opening process is terminated. (No in step 1307). On the other hand, if the open state of the special winning opening 125 has passed the opening time (Yes in Step 1306) or the winning number C has reached nine (Yes in Step 1307), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 The big prize opening 125 is closed (step 1308).

  Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 determines whether or not the number of open rounds R of the special winning opening 125 has reached a preset maximum value (step 1309). If the maximum value has not been reached, since the operation control at the time of the big hit is continued, the big winning opening process is terminated (No in step 1309). The maximum value is set according to the type of jackpot specified by the specific symbol set in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9). For example, the maximum value is set to 15 rounds for the jackpot of the specific symbol A and the normal symbol, and the maximum value is set to two rounds for the jackpot of the specific symbol B.

  If the number R of open rounds of the big prize opening 125 reaches the maximum value (Yes in step 1309), the big prize opening operation control unit 238 then resets the number of open rounds R to 0 (step 1310), The ending operation in the operation control is started (step 1311). Thereafter, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 determines whether or not an elapsed time from the start of the ending operation has passed a predetermined time (ending time) for performing the ending operation (step 1312). If the ending time has not elapsed, the ending operation is continued, and thus the big prize opening process is terminated (No in step 1312). On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (Yes in step 1312), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 performs the big hit game process and then ends the special winning opening process (step 1313). The contents of the jackpot game process will be described later.

  If it is determined in step 1302 that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not open (No in step 1302), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 determines whether or not the special winning opening 125 is open (step). 1314). If it is being opened, the operations after step 1306 are executed (Yes in step 1314).

  If the big prize opening 125 is not open (No in step 1314), the big prize opening operation control unit 238 next determines whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 100 is ending (step 1315). If the ending is in progress, the operation after step 1312 is executed (Yes in step 1315).

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not in the ending (No in step 1315), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 next performs an open round execution interval (interval) in which the elapsed time after closing the special winning opening 125 is set in advance. It is determined whether or not (time) has elapsed (step 1316). If the interval time has not elapsed, the next open round is not yet performed, and thus the big prize opening process is terminated (No in step 1316). On the other hand, if the elapsed time after closing the special winning opening 125 has passed the interval time, the operation after step 1304 is executed in order to perform the next open round (Yes in step 1316).

[Big hit game processing]
FIG. 13-2 shows the contents of the jackpot game process (step 1313) executed when the ending time has elapsed (Yes in step 1312).
As shown in FIG. 13B, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 first turns OFF the long winning game flag turned ON in Step 1103 of FIG. 11 or the short winning game flag turned ON in Step 1106 ( Step 1317).

  Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 determines whether or not the big hit determined in step 1301 of FIG. 13-1 is a normal big win (step 1318). If it is a normal jackpot (Yes in Step 1318), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 turns on the short-time game flag (Step 1319). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes the short-time gaming state. In addition, the big winning opening operation control unit 238 sets an initial value of the lottery number J (step 1320), and ends the big hit game process. The initial value of the lottery number J is 100 in the illustrated example. Therefore, if the lottery in the short-time gaming state is performed 100 times, the short-time gaming state ends.

  When the jackpot determined in step 1301 of FIG. 13-1 is not a normal jackpot (No in step 1318), the jackpot operation control unit 238 determines whether or not the jackpot is a probability variation jackpot (step 1321). Here, the probable jackpot is a jackpot that generates a probability variation in the long hit, and corresponds to the jackpot in the specific symbol A.

  When it is a probable big hit (Yes in Step 1321), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 turns on the probable change game flag (Step 1322). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes the probability-changing gaming state and the short-time gaming state. On the other hand, if it is not a probabilistic jackpot (No in step 1321), the type of jackpot is a short hit, that is, a jackpot with the specific symbol B (normal jackpot or neither jackpot of the specific symbol A). Therefore, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 turns on the latent probability changing game flag (step 1323). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes the probability-changing gaming state (not accompanied by the short-time gaming state).

  After setting the probability variation game flag or the latent probability variation game flag to ON, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 sets an initial value of the lottery number X (step 1324), and ends the jackpot game processing. The initial value of the lottery number X is 1000 in the illustrated example. Therefore, if the lottery is performed 1000 times in the probability variation gaming state (or probability variation gaming state + time short gaming state), the probability variation gaming state (or probability variation gaming state + time short gaming state) ends.

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the electric tulip process (step 507 in FIG. 5).
In the electric tulip process, the electric tulip operation control unit 239 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in an auxiliary game (step 1401). When the auxiliary game is not being performed, the electric tulip 123 is not opened, and thus the electric tulip process is terminated (No in step 1401). On the other hand, when the auxiliary game is being performed (Yes in step 1401), the electric tulip operation control unit 239 determines whether the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the middle of the opening operation in the operation control during the auxiliary game (step). 1402).

  If the pachinko gaming machine 100 is opening (Yes in Step 1402), the electric tulip operation control unit 239 then determines whether or not a predetermined time (opening time) for performing the opening operation has elapsed. (Step 1403). If the opening time has not elapsed, the opening operation is continued, and the electric tulip process is terminated (No in step 1403). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in step 1403), the electric tulip operation control unit 239 then determines whether the current operation state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 corresponds to either the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state. It is determined whether or not (step 1404). If one of the gaming states is applicable (Yes in Step 1404), the electric tulip operation control unit 239 sets the opening time of the electric tulip 123 to a long time (Step 1405). In the example shown in FIG. 14, it is set to 3.5 seconds. On the other hand, when the current operation state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not correspond to either the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state (No in step 1404), the electric tulip operation control unit 239 sets the opening time of the electric tulip 123. A short time is set (step 1406). In the example shown in FIG. 14, it is set to 0.2 seconds.

  Thereafter, the electric tulip operation control unit 239 opens the electric tulip 123 (step 1407), measures the elapsed time after release, and determines whether or not the opening time set in step 1405 or step 1406 has elapsed. Judgment is made (step 1408). If the opening time has not elapsed, the opening of the electric tulip 123 is continued, and the electric tulip process is terminated (No in step 1408).

  On the other hand, if the elapsed time after the release of the electric tulip 123 has passed the opening time (Yes in step 1408), the electric tulip operation control unit 239 then closes the electric tulip 123 (step 1409), and during auxiliary games The operation control is finished and the electric tulip process is finished (step 1410).

[Random number judgment method]
Here, the determination method using random numbers performed in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9), the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 10), the normal symbol process (FIG. 12), and the like will be described in detail.
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of random numbers used in the present embodiment.
15A shows a configuration example of a jackpot random number, FIG. 15B shows a configuration example of a jackpot design random number, FIG. 15C shows a configuration example of a reach random number, and FIG. Configuration examples are shown respectively.

  Referring to FIG. 15 (a), the jackpot random number is set to two types of jackpots when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the normal gaming state and jackpots when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the probabilistic gaming state, and the jackpot. The range of values of random numbers (big hit random numbers) is 300 from 0 to 299. In the case of a big hit in the normal gaming state, only one winning value is set, and the winning probability is 1/300. Further, in the case of a big hit in the probability variation gaming state, 10 winning values are set, and the winning probability is 10/300 (= 1/30). That is, in the example shown in the figure, if the winning symbols 121 and 122 are won and the special symbol lottery is performed in the probability variation gaming state, the winning probability is 10 times that in the case where the special symbol lottery is performed in the normal gaming state. In the case of small hits, three winning values are set, and the winning probability is 3/300 (= 1/100).

  Referring to FIG. 15B, three types of jackpot symbols are prepared: a normal symbol, a specific symbol A, and a specific symbol B. Here, as described in the explanation of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9), the normal symbol is a symbol indicating that it is a jackpot without probability variation, and the specific symbol A is a jackpot with probability variation and time reduction. The specific symbol B is a symbol indicating that it is a big hit with a probability variation but not with a time reduction. The range of random number values is 10 from 0 to 9. Four values are assigned to each of the normal symbol and the specific symbol A. Two values are assigned to the specific symbol B. That is, in the example shown in the figure, the probability of probability variation is 6/10 (= 4/10 + 2/10 = 3/5) and the probability of probability variation is 4/10 (= 2/5) in the case of a big hit. In the example shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol is a total of three types including the normal symbol and the two specific symbols. However, the jackpot symbol may be classified into four or more types and assigned a random value.

  Referring to FIG. 15C, the range of random number values is 250 from 0 to 249, and 22 random numbers are assigned to the lottery result (with reach) for performing the reach effect, and the lottery without the reach effect is performed. 228 random numbers are assigned to the result (no reach). In other words, in the illustrated example, when a special symbol lottery is not won, a reach effect is performed with a probability of 22/228 (= 11/114).

  Referring to FIG. 15D, the range of random number values is 10 from 0 to 9, and 9 winning values are set. That is, in the example shown in the figure, when a game ball passes through the gate 124 and a normal symbol lottery is performed, the winning is performed with a probability of 9/10.

  These random number values start from a predetermined initial value and are incremented by one each time the random number update process (step 501) shown in FIG. 5 is performed. Then, the values at the time each lottery is performed are acquired by the start opening switch process (FIG. 6) and the gate switch process (FIG. 7), and used in the special symbol process (FIG. 8) and the normal symbol process (FIG. 12). The This counter is an infinite loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the big hit random number). In addition, since the random number update process is performed at regular intervals, if the initial value of each random number is specified, the winning value may be estimated based on such information. Therefore, in general, a mechanism for randomly changing the initial value of each random number at an appropriate timing has been introduced.

[Operation of production control unit]
Next, the operation of the effect control unit 300 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the operation of the effect control unit 300 when a command is received from the game control unit 200.
When receiving the command, the effect control unit 300 first determines whether or not some effect is being executed (step 1601). If the effect is not being executed (No in step 1601), it is next determined whether or not the received command is a change start command (step 1602). If it is not a change start command (No in step 1602), the effect display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the received command is a change start command (Yes in step 1602), the effect control unit 300 analyzes the acquired change start command (step 1603), and the effect pattern included in this change start command An effect pattern is determined based on the random number (step 1604). Then, according to the determined effect pattern, an effect by image display, sound output, lamp lighting, or the like is executed (step 1605).

  If any effect has been executed when the command is received (Yes in Step 1601), the effect control unit 300 next determines whether or not the received command is a change end command (Step 1606). If it is not a change end command (No in step 1606), the effect display process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the received command is a change end command (Yes in Step 1606), the effect control unit 300 ends the effect being executed (Step 1607).

[Hidden mode]
Based on the above description, the latent mode of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described.
The internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is controlled by the game control unit 200. On the other hand, an effect performed using the image display unit 114 or the like is controlled by the effect control unit 300. The internal states of the pachinko gaming machine 100 include, for example, a probability variation gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is changed with a high probability and a normal gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is not changed with a high probability.

  The production control unit 300 functions as a reception unit that receives a variation start command including the result of the special symbol lottery (big win lottery) in the setting information from the game control unit 200, and produces a production based on the received lottery result. Function as. Further, the effect control unit 300 performs a probability change effect in the probability change game state, and performs a normal effect in the normal game state. Further, the effect control unit 300 performs a probability change latency effect that is the same effect contents in the probability change game state and the normal game state under a certain condition.

  Here, the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 does not necessarily have to clearly notify the player of the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 100. For example, in the probability variation latency effect, the same effect is performed for a plurality of internal states having different jackpot winning probabilities. In this case, while the probability variation latent effect is being performed, the player cannot determine from the effect whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the probability variation gaming state. The operation mode of the pachinko gaming machine 100 in which such a probability variation latent effect is performed is referred to as a latent mode. When the operation mode of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is changed to the latent mode and the probability variation latent effect is started, the player can enjoy the game with an expectation that the probability variation gaming state may be entered.

[Notification of internal state of pachinko machines in latent mode]
As described above, in the latent mode, the probability variation latent effect is performed regardless of the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the player cannot determine whether the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the probability variation gaming state. The probabilistic latent production is intended to enhance the interest in the game by not notifying the player of the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 100. However, if the player cannot know the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 at all and cannot estimate it, it is considered that when the player gets used to this state, the concentration and interest in the game will decrease. It is done. In order to prevent such a situation, in the present embodiment, effect control is performed to provide information that is a material for the player to estimate the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 even during operation in the latent mode. Thereby, in the latent mode, the player is expected to concentrate on the game in order to estimate the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  As a specific measure, in the present embodiment, a plurality of execution patterns of probability variation latent effects in the latent mode are prepared. Each execution pattern is selected with a different probability depending on whether or not the probability varies. That is, an execution pattern that is easy to be selected when the probability is changing and an execution pattern that is easy to be selected when the probability is not changing are prepared. Here, the execution pattern is a dynamic pattern such as timing and frequency of executing the probability variation latent effect. The execution pattern is selected by lottery using random numbers. Therefore, in a random number table (described later) used in the lottery, random numbers are assigned to each execution pattern at different rates depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a normal state or a high probability state. The random number table used in the lottery is held in the ROM 302 of the effect control unit 300, for example.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control unit 300 functions as a lottery unit that performs an execution pattern lottery for performing the probability variation latent effect. In addition, the ROM 302 of the effect control unit 300 functions as a holding unit that holds a random number table used for lottery of execution patterns. The effect control unit 300 and the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 that operate under the control of the effect control unit 300 function as an effect unit that executes the probability variation latent effect with the execution pattern selected by lottery. .

[How to select the execution pattern for the probabilistic latent production]
Hereinafter, a specific method for selecting the execution pattern of the probability variation latent effect will be described.
The probability variation latent effect is displayed under the control of the effect control unit 300, the image / sound control unit 310, and the lamp control unit 320, the image (background, character, etc.) display on the image display unit 114, sound output, and the operation of the movable accessory 115. The light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 is combined and performed. However, in the following description, for the sake of simplicity, only an effect by image display on the image display unit 114 will be described as an example. In addition, here, the game ball is won at the first start port 121 or the second start port 122, and the effect when the symbol variation is performed is targeted.

First, an example will be described in which a plurality of execution patterns having different display change timings in the probability variation latency effect are prepared.
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a random number table used for selecting an execution pattern of effects.
In the example shown in FIG. 17, three types of execution patterns are prepared in which display changes are made at different timings during symbol changes (changes to image display by a probabilistic latent effect). That is, “Pattern 1” is an execution pattern in which display change is performed at an early timing after the start of symbol variation. “Pattern 2” is an execution pattern in which the display is changed at a later timing than “Pattern 1”. “Pattern 3” is an execution pattern in which the display is changed at the latest timing. Specifically, for example, when the symbol variation time is 13 seconds, the display change is performed at the same time as the symbol variation starts in “Pattern 1”, and when “6 seconds have elapsed after the symbol variation starts in“ Pattern 2 ” The display is changed, and in “Pattern 3”, the display can be set to be changed when 12 seconds have elapsed since the start of the symbol variation.

  In FIG. 17, random numbers in the lottery at the time of probability variation and normal time are assigned to the above execution patterns. In the example shown in FIG. 17, the range of random number values is set to 10 from 0 to 9, and 5 values are assigned to “pattern 1” as random number assignments at the time of probability fluctuation, and 3 values are assigned to “ “Pattern 2” is assigned, and two values are assigned to “Pattern 3”. That is, when the probability changes, the probability that “pattern 1” is selected is 1/2 (= 5/10), the probability that “pattern 2” is selected is 3/10, and the probability that “pattern 3” is selected is 1/5 (= 2/10).

  On the other hand, as a random value assignment in the normal state, one value is assigned to “pattern 1”, four values are assigned to “pattern 2”, and five values are assigned to “pattern 3”. That is, in the normal state, the probability that “pattern 1” is selected is 1/10, the probability that “pattern 2” is selected is 2/5 (= 4/10), and the probability that “pattern 3” is selected is 1. / 2 (= 5/10).

  When random values are assigned in this way, for example, “Pattern 1” is executed with a probability five times that of normal times when the probability changes. That is, if the display change of the image display unit 114 is immediately performed when the symbol variation is started and the probability variation latent effect is started, it is highly likely that the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the probability variation gaming state. It can be judged. However, as described above, “pattern 1” is executed with a probability of 1/2 even when the probability changes. In addition, “Pattern 1” may be executed even during normal times. Therefore, the player does not judge the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to which execution pattern is performed in one symbol variation, but which execution pattern is often performed in several symbol variations. Therefore, it is estimated whether or not the probability varies.

Next, an example will be described in which the frequency of display change in the probability variation latent effect is varied depending on whether or not the probability varies.
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a random number table used for selecting a performance execution pattern.
In the example shown in FIG. 18, random values in the lottery at the time of the probability change and the normal time are assigned to the case where the display is changed by the probability variation latency effect at the time of the symbol change. Referring to FIG. 18, the range of random number values is set to 10 from 0 to 9, and when assigning random values when changing the probability, 7 values are assigned and changed, and 3 values are changed. If not assigned. That is, when the probability changes, the probability that the display is changed when the symbol is changed is 7/10, and the probability that the display is not changed is 3/10.

  On the other hand, as the random number assignment in the normal state, the three values are assigned when the display is changed, and the seven values are assigned when the display is not changed. In other words, in normal times, the probability that the display is changed when the symbol is changed is 3/10, and the probability that the display is not changed is 7/10.

  When random values are assigned in this way, the display is changed with a probability twice or more that in the normal state when the probability changes. That is, if the display change of the image display unit 114 is performed during the symbol variation and the probability variation latent effect is started, it can be determined that there is a high possibility that the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the probability variation gaming state. However, as described above, the display change may be performed at a rate of 3/10 even during normal times, and the display change may not be performed at a rate of 3/10 even when the probability changes. Therefore, the player does not judge the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 based on whether or not the display change of the image display unit 114 has been performed in one symbol variation, but what percentage in the several symbol variations Thus, it is estimated whether or not the probability is changed depending on whether or not the display is changed.

  As described above, an example in which a plurality of execution patterns having different display change timings in the probability variation latency effect is prepared, and an example in which the frequency of the display change in the probability variation latency effect is varied depending on whether or not the probability change is described. However, the control of the execution pattern of the probability variation latent effect according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above specific example. For example, the display change is performed once to several times during the pattern change, and a plurality of execution patterns having different numbers of display changes are prepared, and each execution pattern is selected depending on whether or not the probability changes. It is also possible to vary the probability. Specifically, it is possible to perform control such that when the probability changes, the probability that the display change is performed a plurality of times when the symbol changes is high, and the probability that the display is changed only once is high in normal times. Furthermore, a plurality of images to be displayed by the image display unit 114 may be prepared, and the probability of selecting each image may be different depending on whether or not the probability has changed.

  In the above example, the display change execution pattern by the image display unit 114 has been described as an example. In addition to the display change, sound output, operation of the movable accessory 115, light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157, and the like. In the same way, the execution pattern of the effect using can be controlled so that each execution pattern is selected with a different probability depending on whether or not the probability varies. That is, the present embodiment can be applied even to the pachinko gaming machine 100 in which the image display unit 114 does not exist. Needless to say, the present embodiment can also be applied to effects obtained by combining these effects and effects produced by combining these effects and image display by the image display unit 114.

  Furthermore, control for different types of execution patterns may be combined. For example, when the two control examples described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18 are combined, first, the probability that the display change is performed at the time of symbol variation differs depending on whether or not the probability varies. Further, when the display is changed (when a lottery for changing the display is won), whether the probability that each execution pattern is selected from among a plurality of execution patterns having different display change timings varies in probability. It depends on whether or not. Therefore, when the random numbers shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 are used, for example, if the frequency of display change is high and the rate of display change is high at a high timing in several symbol variations, this is the case. It is possible to estimate that the player is quite likely to have a probability fluctuation using the various situations as materials.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure explaining the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment, (a) is an enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator arrange | positioned at the lower right of a game board, (b) is a pachinko game machine FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a control unit. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of a game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement of a game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the gate switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows the content of normal symbol processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of an electric tulip process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the random number used by this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the production | presentation control part at the time of receiving a command from a game control part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the random number table used in order to select the execution pattern of production. It is a figure which shows the other structural example of the random number table used in order to select the execution pattern of production.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Pachinko machine, 114 ... Image display part, 115 ... Movable accessory, 116 ... Board lamp, 121 ... First start port, 122 ... Second start port, 123 ... Electric tulip, 124 ... Gate, 125 ... Grand prize Mouth, 126 ... Normal winning opening, 130 ... Display, 157 ... Frame lamp, 221 ... First special symbol display, 222 ... Second special symbol display, 223 ... Normal symbol display, 218 ... First special symbol hold Indicators, 219 ... second special symbol hold indicator, 220 ... normal symbol hold indicator, 231 ... special symbol lottery unit, 232 ... normal symbol lottery unit, 233 ... special symbol fluctuation control unit, 234 ... special symbol lottery result determination , 235 ... Fluctuation pattern selection part, 236 ... Game progress control part, 237 ... Normal symbol control part, 238 ... Grand prize opening action control part, 239 ... Electric tulip action control part, 300 ... Production Control unit

Claims (5)

With regard to the jackpot winning probability, it has a normal state and a high probability state where the jackpot winning probability is higher than the normal state, and whether the normal state or the high probability state is in the normal state and the high probability state. A gaming machine that performs a hidden production,
Lottery means for performing a lottery in which each of a plurality of execution patterns having different timings for executing a specific effect in the latent effect wins with different probabilities depending on whether the gaming machine is in the normal state or the high probability state;
Production means for executing the latent production according to the execution pattern selected by the lottery of the lottery means,
A gaming machine comprising: A holding means for holding a random number table in which random numbers are assigned at different rates depending on whether the gaming machine is in the normal state or the high probability state for each of the plurality of execution patterns of the latent effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lottery means performs lottery of the execution pattern using the random number table. The said lottery means selects the execution pattern of the said specific production performed during the change display of the special symbol which displays whether or not the big hit is won by lottery. The gaming machine described in Crab. With regard to the jackpot winning probability, it has a normal state and a high probability state where the jackpot winning probability is higher than the normal state, and whether the normal state or the high probability state is in the normal state and the high probability state. A gaming machine that performs a hidden production,
A symbol variation means for controlling variation of a special symbol indicating whether or not the jackpot is won,
During the variation control of the special symbol by the symbol variation means, the effect means for executing a specific effect in the latent effect,
The production means performs the specific production by selecting one of different preset timings with different probabilities depending on whether the gaming machine is in the normal state or the high probability state. Gaming machine.   The game according to claim 4, wherein the effect means changes the display image on the image display means to a specific image prepared in advance as the specific effect at least during the variable symbol display of the special symbol. Machine.

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