JP2011036387A - Control board, pachinko game machine, control method, and control program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a player with a highly interesting performance in which the difference between respective modes is clarified. <P>SOLUTION: The main control board 201 of the Pachinko game machine 100 includes a big winning drawing part 302, a mode setting part 303, a variation time drawing part 304 and an output part 305. The big winning drawing part 302 performs big winning drawing by the start entry of a game ball to a start port on a game board. When drawing a specified losing (called "small winning" hereafter) in the big winning drawing of the big winning drawing part 302, the mode setting part 303 sets a mode corresponding to the contents of the small winning. The variation time drawing part 304 selects the variation time of special symbols indicating the drawing result of the big winning drawing according to the present mode set by the mode setting part 303. The output part 305 outputs information indicating the variation time selected by the variation time drawing part 304 to a performance control part 202 which executes the performance according to the variation time. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a control board of a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of modes and performing different controls in each mode, a pachinko gaming machine including the control board, a control method and a control program executed by the control board.

  Conventionally, for example, a game in which a game ball is won at a predetermined starting point on a game board and a lottery is selected, and three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) are variably displayed on a variable display device. There was a chance. When such a gaming machine is won in the jackpot lottery, the three rows of symbols that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, “7, 7, 7”), and the game is shifted to the jackpot gaming state. In this jackpot game state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls.

  In addition, such a gaming machine is provided with a plurality of modes (so-called “production modes”) for the presentation performed on the display screen, and the contents of the presentation in each mode are changed to improve the fun of the gaming machine. (See, for example, Patent Document 1 below.)

JP 2002-78883 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technology, the difference in performance cannot be clarified in each mode, and there are cases where it is not interesting. For example, even if a large number of modes are provided, if the difference between the modes is small, for example, the production time is the same, it is impossible for the player to realize that the mode has been switched, which reduces the interest of the gaming machine. It was connected.

  The present invention eliminates the problems caused by the prior art described above, so that the difference between the modes can be clarified to the player, and a pachinko gaming machine capable of producing a characteristic performance in each mode. It is an object to provide a control board, a pachinko gaming machine including the control board, a control method, and a control program.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Reference numerals in parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiments in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. In the control board (201) of the pachinko gaming machine (100) that has a plurality of modes and performs different control in each mode, the control board (201) according to the present invention has a game ball on the game board (101). The jackpot lottery means (302) for performing the jackpot lottery by winning the starting prize at the starting gate (105, 106), and a specific loser (hereinafter referred to as “small hit”) in the jackpot lottery of the jackpot lottery means (302) The mode setting means (303) for setting the mode corresponding to the winning content of the winning lot, and the lottery result of the big winning lottery according to the current mode being set by the mode setting means (303). Fluctuation time lottery means (304) for performing a lottery for selecting the fluctuation time of the special symbol, and the fluctuation time lottery means (304) Thus the information indicating the selected time-varying effect control unit which carries out an effect in accordance with the variation time and output means for output to (202) (305), characterized in that it comprises a.

  In the above invention, the variation time lottery means (304) is a table (hereinafter referred to as “variation pattern table”) in which a plurality of variation times having different tendencies are registered corresponding to each mode (hereinafter referred to as “variation pattern table”). Ct1, At2, Bt2, Ct2), and a lottery for selecting the variation time is performed using the variation pattern table corresponding to the current mode.

  Further, in the above invention, the jackpot lottery means (302) wins the jackpot by the hit judging means (302a) for judging whether the jackpot or the jackpot is won and the hit judging means (302a). A winning content lottery means (302b) for performing a lottery for determining the content of the small hit when the winning content is determined, and the winning content lottery means (302b) wins according to the current mode It is characterized by performing a lottery that restricts the content of small hits.

  In the above invention, the winning content lottery means (302b) shifts to a second mode different from the first mode when the current mode is the first mode among the plurality of modes. It is characterized by performing a lottery to win a small hit.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine (100) according to the present invention includes the control board (201) described above and an effect control unit (202) that performs an effect based on information transmitted from the control board (201). It is characterized by providing.

  The control method according to the present invention is a control method performed by a control board (201) of a pachinko gaming machine (100) that has a plurality of modes and performs different control in each mode. ) A jackpot lottery process (302) for performing a jackpot lottery by starting a winning prize at the upper start port (105, 106), and a specific loss (hereinafter referred to as “small jackpot”) In the case of winning, a mode setting step (303) for setting a mode corresponding to the content of the winning bonus, and the lottery of the jackpot lottery according to the current mode being set in the mode setting step (303) Fluctuation time lottery process (304) for performing a lottery for selecting a fluctuation time of a special symbol indicating the result, and the fluctuation time lottery Degree information indicating the selected variable time in (304), characterized in that it comprises the performance control unit that performs rendering in accordance with the variation time output process (305) to be output to the (202), the.

  A control program according to the present invention causes a computer to execute the control method described above.

  According to the present invention, in each mode, it is possible to select a variation time according to each mode, so the difference between each mode can be clarified to the player, and the pachinko gaming machine's interest There is an effect that improvement can be achieved.

It is a front view which shows an example of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the pachinko gaming machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of mode transfer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the content of the design random number determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the content of the design random number determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the content of the design random number determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table used at the time of a normal lose. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation | variation pattern table used at the time of reach loss in A mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation | variation pattern table used at the time of reach loss in B mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation | variation pattern table used at the time of reach loss in C mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation | variation pattern table used at the time of the big hit in the case of A mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation | variation pattern table used at the time of big hit in the case of B mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation | variation pattern table used at the time of jackpot in C mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the tendency of the fluctuation pattern of each fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a jackpot lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a fluctuation pattern lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a mode flag process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a fluctuation production | presentation selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the production pattern table.

  Exemplary embodiments of a control board, a pachinko gaming machine, a control method, and a control program according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiment described below is an example in which the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to an old first kind pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digital patch”). The following embodiment is an example in which the control board according to the present invention is applied to a main control board of a pachinko gaming machine.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 292 in FIG. 2) is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101.

  A game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is used. A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are disposed below the image display unit 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  In the vicinity of the second starting port 106, an electric tulip 107 is provided as an ordinary electric accessory (an accessory that moves based on a lottery result of an ordinary symbol lottery described later). The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win a prize than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid (see reference numeral 231 in FIG. 2) provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the left side of the image display unit 104. The gate 108 is not limited to the left side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104, and may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the game area 103.

  A big prize opening 109 is provided below the second start opening 106. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is opened when a big hit state is reached and for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls by winning a game ball.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 includes a first special symbol display unit (see reference numeral 112a in FIG. 2) on which a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 1”) is displayed, and a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 2”). ”) Is displayed. (See reference numeral 112b in FIG. 2).

  Here, the special figure 1 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The special figure 2 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the second big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. The first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are lotteries for determining whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 as described above. For example, a 7-segment display is used as the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reservation number display unit 114 for displaying the number of reservations for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. For example, an LED is used as the hold number display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the number-of-holds display section 114 are arranged, and the number of the holds is indicated by turning on / off. For example, when two upper LEDs among the LEDs constituting the number-of-holds display unit 114 are lit, this indicates that the number of holds for the normal symbol is two.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 115 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. The frame member 115 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side.

  On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. Each effect light unit 116 includes a plurality of lamps and a motor (not shown). Each lamp irradiates a player who is in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Moreover, each lamp can change the irradiation direction of light into the up-down direction and the left-right direction by driving the motor. In addition, each lamp can irradiate the periphery of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 115 described above, the operation handle 117 has a shape that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. Although not described because it is a known technique, the operation handle 117 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 118. Thereby, the launching unit launches the game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by the player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button (chance button) 119 and a cross key 120 are provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The effect buttons 119 and the cross key 120 constitute an operation accepting unit that accepts an operation from a player in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The frame member 115 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 254 in FIG. 2) that outputs sound.

  Although illustration is omitted, an effect for the effect (hereinafter referred to as an “effect effect” (see reference numeral 265 in FIG. 2)) is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 103 (for example, around the image display unit 104). ing. This performance agent includes a solenoid and a motor (not shown), and is driven by driving the solenoid and the motor.

(Internal configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 203. Each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The CPU 211 executes various programs related to the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100, such as a main control process (not shown) and a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 9). The ROM 212 stores programs and various tables (for example, a variation pattern table and a design random number determination table, which will be described later) necessary for the CPU 211 to execute the above processing. The RAM 213 functions as a work area for the CPU 211. The data set in the RAM 213 by the CPU 211 executing the above program is transmitted to each component connected to the main control unit 201 at a predetermined timing.

  That is, the main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. For example, the main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board (detailed description is omitted because it is a known technique).

  The main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) that function as detection means for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as the big prize opening 109, the first special figure display unit 112a, A second special symbol display unit 112b, a normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved number display unit 114, and the like are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW221 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW222 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 223 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 224 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 225 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 201.

  The detection results by the respective SWs (221 to 225) are input to the main control unit 201. A proximity switch or the like can be used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW225 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  As the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 232 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 201. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232). For example, the main control unit 201 controls the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 231 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The main control unit 201 controls the driving of the big prize opening solenoid 232 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  Further, the main control unit 201 determines the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol based on the lottery results of the big jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery, the second big jackpot lottery) and the normal symbol lottery. The display content of the display unit 113 is controlled. For example, when the first big hit lottery is performed, the main control unit 201 displays the special figure 1 of the first special figure display unit 112a in a variable manner. Then, after a predetermined period, the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Similarly, the main control unit 201 performs variable display / stop display of the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol display unit 112b when the second big hit lottery is performed, and the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery is performed. Let

  Furthermore, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and transmits various commands to each. For example, when the main control unit 201 performs a lottery lottery, the main control unit 201 transmits a change start command to the effect control unit 202. Here, in the variation start command, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (the type of special symbol to be stopped), the game state, and the time for the special symbol to be variably displayed before showing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (hereinafter “variable time”) Etc.) is included.

  In addition, when the main control unit 201 detects a game ball that has won a winning ball (starting ports 105 and 106, a big winning port 109, and a normal winning port 110), the main control unit 201 transmits a winning ball command to the winning ball control unit 203. To do. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Here, the effect control unit 202a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 202 based on a command (for example, a change start command) received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling images and sounds based on instructions from the production control unit 202a. The lamp control unit 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as "RTC") 244, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 241 executes various programs such as an effect timer interruption process (see FIG. 17) for controlling the entire effect control unit 202. The ROM 242 stores programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing, various tables (for example, an effect pattern table described later), and the like. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 by the CPU 241 executing the program is transmitted to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  In other words, the effect control unit 202a functions to control the entire effect control unit 202 by executing a program stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. For example, the effect supervising unit 202a determines an effect (hereinafter referred to as “change effect”) to be performed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol based on the change start command, and sends a predetermined value to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. An instruction is output to execute the process, and the entire effect control unit 202 is controlled.

  The RTC 244 functions as a time measuring means for measuring and outputting real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 244 is not limited to being placed in the production control unit 202 such as the production control unit 202a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 201. Further, the RTC 244 may be arranged alone and may output the actual time to the effect control unit 202 or the main control unit 201.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a. For example, when the effect button 119 is pressed by the player, a corresponding input signal is input to the effect control unit 202a. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the cross key 120 is also connected to the production control unit 202a. The cross key 120 inputs an input signal corresponding to the key selected by the player to the effect control unit 202a.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 251 executes image / sound generation processing and output processing. The ROM 252 stores a program for executing image / sound generation processing and output processing, and various image data such as background images / effects / character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 254. For example, the RAM 253 includes a VRAM (Video RAM) in which image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 is temporarily stored.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b causes the image display unit 104 to display based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing the program stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. It functions to control images and sound output from the speaker 254.

  For example, the CPU 251 controls the display control process (not shown) for controlling the display content displayed on the image display unit 104 and the audio content output from the speaker 254 based on the instruction content instructed from the production control unit 202a. Voice control processing (not shown) is executed. At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Image data such as background images and effect designs written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. That is, the effect design is displayed so that it can be seen in front of the background image. In the case where the background image and the effect symbol overlap at the same position, the Z symbol of each image data is referred to the Z value of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method, and the effect design is given priority in the RAM 253. Remember me.

  The audio data written in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 254 connected to the image / audio control unit 202b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 254.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 261 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 262 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261.

  The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 264, and the effect agent 265, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 202c functions to control the lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and the operation of the effect actor 265.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 202 is provided with a production control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c as different board functions, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. May be. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores programs necessary for the processing. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 291, a launch unit 292, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 291 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 receives the winning game balls that have won the winning units 291 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW293, a payout ball detection SW294, a ball presence detection SW295, a full tank detection SW296, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 configured as described above are provided on different printed boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 298, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 to the outside.

(The gaming state of pachinko machines)
Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. The main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 has two flags, a high-probability gaming flag and a short-time gaming flag, in addition to a winning gaming state that opens and closes the big winning opening 109 when winning a variety of winnings such as a big hit. There are four gaming states depending on the combination of ON / OFF settings.

  First, the normal game state is a game state when both the high probability game flag and the short-time game flag are set to OFF. In this normal gaming state, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using a low-probability gaming state hit determination table (see FIG. 5) by setting the high-probability game flag to OFF, for example, with a probability of 1/300. Winning the jackpot. Further, in the normal game state, the main control unit 201 does not give a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew support function”) by opening and closing the electric tulip by setting the time-saving game flag to OFF.

  The specific contents of the electric chew support function will not be described in detail because it is a well-known technique. For example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is increased. Increase) and lengthening the opening time of electric tulips. That is, in a normal gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given, it is difficult to win a game ball to the second starting port 106.

  The short-time gaming state is a gaming state when the high-probability gaming flag is OFF and the short-time gaming flag is set to ON. At this time, in the short gaming state, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using the hit determination table for the low probability gaming state (see FIG. 5) by setting the high-probability game flag to OFF, for example, with a probability of 1/300. Winning the jackpot. In the short-time game state, the main control unit 201 provides an electric chew support function by setting the short-time game flag to ON. For this reason, in the short time gaming state in which the electric chew support function is provided, it is easier to win a game ball to the second starting port 106 than in the case where the electric chew support function is not provided.

  The probability-changing gaming state is a gaming state when both the high-probability gaming flag and the hourly gaming flag are set to ON. In this probability-changing gaming state, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using a hit determination table for a high-probability gaming state (see FIG. 5) according to the ON setting of the high-probability gaming flag, for example, with a probability of 10/300. Winning the jackpot. Further, in the probability variation gaming state, the main control unit 201 provides an electric chew support function by setting the time-saving gaming flag to ON.

  The latent game state is a game state when the high probability game flag is ON and the short-time game flag is set OFF. In this latent game state, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using a high probability game state hit determination table (see FIG. 5) by setting the high-probability game flag to ON. For example, a probability of 10/300 And you are going to win a jackpot. In the latent game state, the main control unit 201 does not provide the electric chew support function.

  For example, the main control unit 201 sets ON / OFF of the highly probable game flag and the short-time game flag at the end of the winning game state in the case of winning the jackpot. That is, the main control unit 201 shifts the gaming state in response to the jackpot. At this time, the game state of the transfer destination is determined by the content of the winning jackpot. For example, if you win a promising jackpot, you will enter a probable gaming state after this jackpot game state, if you win a normal jackpot, you will enter a short-time gaming state after this jackpot game state, and if you win a potential jackpot game, this jackpot game After the state, enter the latent game state.

  Further, the main control unit 201 may perform the next game state transition when the specified number of jackpot lotteries has been performed after the previous game state transition. At this time, the game state of the transfer destination is determined in advance by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100. For example, the main control unit 201 shifts to the normal gaming state when 100 jackpot lotteries are performed after shifting to the short-time gaming state.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, an example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100, when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, performs a big hit lottery according to the winning starting port. For example, when a game ball wins the first start opening 105, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a first big hit lottery. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the special figure 1 of the first special figure display unit 112a. Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Further, when the game ball wins the second start opening 106, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the second big hit lottery. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the special figure 2 of the second special figure display unit 112b. Then, after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the second big hit lottery.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the special symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2), the symbol for the effect (hereinafter referred to as “effect symbol”) on the image display unit 104 is variably displayed. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating a jackpot (the jackpot was won in the first jackpot lottery or the second jackpot lottery), the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a combination that indicates a jackpot (for example, “ 7. 7. 7 ”) stop the effect design.

  When the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and opens the big winning opening 109 for the round corresponding to the winning big hit (for example, 15 rounds). If the game ball wins the big winning opening 109 during the opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  The jackpot game state ends when the jackpot end condition is satisfied, and shifts to another game state. For example, in the case of winning a winning jackpot game, the pachinko gaming machine 100 transitions to a winning game state when the jackpot gaming state ends. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the short-time gaming state when the jackpot gaming state ends when the normal jackpot is won.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 108. At this time, the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 113 is displayed in a variable manner. Then, after a predetermined period from the start of the fluctuation, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. In the case of winning the normal symbol per lot (hereinafter referred to as “per normal symbol”) in the normal symbol lottery, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops displaying the normal symbol at a predetermined symbol indicating the per symbol. Thereafter, the electric tulip 107 is opened for a predetermined period.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 and an effect control unit 202. First, each functional unit of the main control unit 201 will be described.

  The main control unit 201 includes a detection unit 301, a jackpot lottery unit 302, a mode setting unit 303, a variable time lottery unit 304, an output unit 305, and a special symbol control unit 306. The detection unit 301 has a function of detecting a game ball that has won a start at the start ports (the first start port 105 and the second start port 106) on the game board 103. Specifically, the detection unit 301 receives a detection signal from the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222, thereby detecting a game ball that has won a start to the start port corresponding to each start port SW. When the detection unit 301 detects a game ball that has won a start, the detection unit 301 outputs the detection result to the jackpot lottery unit 302 or the like.

  The jackpot lottery section 302 receives the detection result from the detection section 301, and performs a jackpot lottery on the game ball that has won the start in accordance with the winning start opening. Here, the big hit lottery section 302 includes a hit determination section 302a and a win content lottery section 302b.

  The hit determination unit 302a has a function of determining whether or not a big win or a small win has been won. In this determination, for example, the winning determination unit 302a acquires any numerical value from 0 to 299 as the winning determination random number at the time of starting winning (when the detection result is received from the detecting unit 301). Then, using the acquired hit determination random number and the hit determination table (see FIG. 5), it is determined whether the hit determination random number matches a predetermined value that is determined as a hit (big hit or small win) in the hit determination table. To do. And when it corresponds with the predetermined value taken as each win, it determines with having won the said win.

  For example, the winning determination unit 302a determines that the winning jackpot has been won when the winning determination random number matches a predetermined value that is determined to be a big win, and the winning determination is determined when it matches the predetermined value that is determined to be a big win. Is determined. Here, the small hit is a specific loss in which the pachinko gaming machine 100 behaves the same or similar in appearance from the player when winning the latent big hit when winning. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 wins a small win, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the same effect as when winning the latent big hit or opens the big winning opening 109 in the same manner.

  The winning content lottery unit 302b has a function of performing a lottery for determining the winning content when the winning determining unit 302a determines that each winning item has been won. For example, the winning content lottery unit 302b performs a lottery for determining the content of the small hits when it is determined that the small hitting has been won.

  At the time of this lottery, for example, the winning content lottery section 302b acquires any numerical value from 0 to 9 as a design random number at the time of starting winning. Then, using the symbol random number acquired at the time of starting winning and the symbol random number determination table (see FIGS. 6-1 to 6-3), the contents of the small hits ("small hit A", "small hit B" to be described later) ”Or“ Small Bonus C ”is determined by lottery.

  In the lottery, the winning content lottery unit 302b has a plurality of symbol random number determination tables, and the symbol random number determination table corresponding to the current mode set by the mode setting unit 303 is used. Here, each of the plurality of symbol random number determination tables has different contents per winning portion. Therefore, the winning content lottery unit 302b can perform a lottery in which the small winning content to be won is limited according to the current mode.

  The jackpot lottery unit 302 outputs the lottery result of the jackpot lottery to the mode setting unit 303 and the variable time lottery unit 304 when the jackpot lottery is performed by the hit determination unit 302a, the winning content lottery unit 302b, or the like.

  The mode setting unit 303 has a function of accepting a lottery result from the jackpot lottery unit 302 and setting a mode corresponding to the winning jackpot when a specific lose (small hit) is won in the jackpot lottery. Although detailed description will be given later, in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has three modes of an A mode, a B mode, and a C mode (see FIG. 4).

  In this case, the mode setting unit 303 sets the A mode when winning the small hit A, sets the B mode when winning the small hit B, and sets the C mode when winning the small hit C. Set. When the mode is set, the mode setting unit 303 outputs information indicating the mode being set to the big hit lottery unit 302 and the variable time lottery unit 304.

  The variable time lottery section 304 is for determining the fluctuation time of the special symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery based on the lottery result from the jackpot lottery section 302 and the current mode being set by the mode setting section 303. It has a function of performing lottery (hereinafter referred to as “variation pattern lottery”). In the variation pattern lottery, the variation time lottery unit 304 acquires any numerical value from 0 to 99 as a variation pattern random number at the time of starting winning (when the detection result is received from the detection unit 301).

  Then, the obtained variation pattern random number is compared with the variation pattern table (see FIGS. 7-1 to 7-7). Note that the variation time lottery unit 304 has a variation pattern table corresponding to each mode, and the variation pattern table corresponding to the current mode is used for this comparison. When the variation time lottery unit 304 selects a variation pattern, the variation time lottery unit 304 outputs information indicating the selected variation pattern to the effect control unit 202 via the output unit 305 and also outputs the information to the special symbol control unit 306.

  The special symbol control unit 306 changes the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 112 with the variation time selected by the variation time lottery unit 304, and then represents the lottery result of the big hit lottery of the big hit lottery unit 302. It has a function to stop at. For example, when the variation time selected by the variation time lottery unit 304 is 100 seconds and the lottery result of the big hit lottery unit 302 is a probable big hit, the special symbol control unit 306 changes the special symbol in the special symbol display unit 112 for 100 seconds. Display and stop display with the symbol “7” indicating the probability variation jackpot.

  In this way, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery every time there is a game ball start winning prize, and performs display control of the special symbols on the special symbol display unit 112 based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. Also, when the main control unit 201 performs the jackpot lottery, the main control unit 201 outputs the lottery result of the jackpot lottery and information on the variation pattern of the current special symbol to the effect control unit 202.

  In addition, each function part of the detection part 301 of the main control part 201, the jackpot lottery part 302, the mode setting part 303, the variable time lottery part 304, the output part 305, and the special symbol control part 306, for example, the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. The functions can be realized by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while being used.

  When the production control unit 202 receives lottery lottery results and information indicating the variation time of the special symbol (for example, variation start command), the production control unit 202 produces one production from a group of productions prepared in advance based on the information. Is selected and the selected effect is performed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. For example, when the information on the variation time received from the main control unit 201 is 100 seconds, the effect control unit 202 selects the effect of 100 seconds from the effect group prepared in advance, and displays on the image display unit 104. Do it on the screen.

(Overview of mode transition performed by the main control unit of pachinko machines)
Next, an outline of mode transition performed by the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of mode transition. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 201 performs control related to the progress of the game using any one of the A mode, the B mode, and the C mode.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the A mode is a state in which the B mode flag is OFF and the C mode flag is OFF (that is, neither the B mode nor the C mode). In the case of the A mode, the main control unit 201 performs a variation pattern lottery using a variation pattern table for A mode (variation pattern tables At1 and At2 described later), and a design random number determination table for A mode (design random number described later). Symbol random number determination is performed using the determination table Za).

  The B mode is a state in which the B mode flag is ON and the C mode flag is OFF. In the B mode, the main control unit 201 performs variation pattern lottery using a variation pattern table for B mode (variation pattern tables Bt1 and Bt2 described later), and a design random number determination table for B mode (design random number described later). Symbol random number determination is performed using the determination table Zb).

  The C mode is a state in which the B mode flag is OFF and the C mode flag is ON. In the C mode, the main control unit 201 performs variation pattern lottery using a variation pattern table for C mode (variation pattern tables Ct1 and Ct2 described later), and a design random number determination table for C mode (design random number described later). Symbol random number determination is performed using the determination table Zc).

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the small hit A is won, the main control unit 201 shifts to the A mode. Here, the small hit A is a small hit that can be won only when the symbol random number determination table for C mode is used. Therefore, the transition to the A mode is performed only from the C mode and not from the B mode.

  The main control unit 201 shifts to the B mode when the small hit B is won. Here, the small hit B is a small hit that can be won only when the symbol random number determination table for A mode is used. Therefore, the transition to the B mode is performed only from the A mode and not from the C mode.

  The main control unit 201 shifts to the C mode when the small hit C is won. Here, the small hit C is a small hit that can be won only when the symbol random number determination table for the B mode is used. Therefore, the transition to the C mode is performed only from the B mode and not from the A mode.

  In this way, the main control unit 201 has different variation pattern tables corresponding to each mode, and can change the tendency of the variation pattern selected in each mode. The mode difference can be clarified. In addition, the main control unit 201 has a different symbol random number determination table corresponding to each mode, and can limit the contents of the small hits that can be won in each mode. Mode transition can be performed.

(Content of the hit judgment table)
Next, the contents of the hit determination table in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the hit determination table. As shown in FIG. 5, the hit determination table 500 is configured by associating a predetermined random number value with each big hit / small hit.

  Here, the random value in the winning determination table 500 defines the winning probability for each winning in the winning determination. Specifically, in the winning determination, the winning probability for each winning is determined by the number of random values associated with each winning. As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, a random number “0 (1)” is assigned to the jackpot when the game state is low probability, and the random number value is assigned when the game state is high probability. “0 to 9 (10)” is assigned. Further, random numbers “10 to 12 (three)” are assigned to the small hits.

  By the way, as described above, the main control unit 201 can acquire any numerical value from 0 to 299 as a hit determination random number. In the hit determination, the main control unit 201 compares the acquired hit determination random number with the hit determination table 500 to determine whether the hit determination random number matches any one of the random number values. Determines that the winning combination corresponding to the matched random number value is made. If it does not coincide with any of the random numbers, it is determined that it is a normal loss (a loss that is not a small hit).

  For this reason, in the winning determination of the present embodiment, the winning probability for the jackpot is 1/300 in the low probability gaming state and 10/300 in the high probability gaming state. In addition, the winning probability for the small hit is 3/300 regardless of the gaming state.

(The contents of the design random number judgment table)
Next, the contents of the symbol random number determination table in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of the contents of the symbol random number determination table. FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of the contents of the symbol random number determination table. FIG. 6C is an explanatory diagram (part 3) of the contents of the symbol random number determination table. These symbol random number determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C are symbol random number determination tables used when winning a small hit.

  As shown in FIG. 6A to FIG. 6C, each symbol random number determination table (Za, Zb, Zc) has a predetermined number of small hits A, B, B and C. It is configured by associating random values.

  Here, the random value of each symbol random number determination table (Za, Zb, Zc) indicates the winning probability for each small hit (small hit A, small hit B, small hit C) in the symbol random number determination at the time of winning small hit. It is determined. Specifically, in the design random number determination at the time of winning a small winning, the winning probability for each small winning is determined by the number of random values associated with each small winning.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the symbol random number determination table Za used in the A mode, random numbers “0 to 9 (10)” are assigned to the small hits B, and other small hits (small No random value is assigned to the hit A and the small hit C).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the symbol random number determination table Zb used in the B mode, a random value “0-9” is assigned to the small hit C, and other small hits (small hit A No random value is assigned to the small hit B).

  As shown in FIG. 6C, in the symbol random number determination table Zc used in the C mode, a random number “0-9” is assigned to the small hit A and other small hits (small hit B No random value is assigned to the small hit C).

  As described above, the main control unit 201 can acquire any numerical value from 0 to 9 as a design random number. When determining the symbol random number at the time of winning the small hit, the main control unit 201 compares the acquired symbol random number with the symbol random number determination table (Za, Zb, Zc) corresponding to the current mode, It is determined which random number value matches with a small hit value, and it is determined that the small hit value of the content corresponding to the matched random number value is won.

  For this reason, in the symbol random number determination of the present embodiment, only the small hit B is won in the A mode, only the small hit C is won in the B mode, and in the C mode. Only the small hit A is won.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the content of the small hits that trigger the mode transition is limited in the symbol random number determination table used in each mode, so the main control unit 201 changes from the A mode to the B mode. A regular mode transition can be performed, such as from the B mode to the C mode.

  In addition, in FIGS. 6-1 to 6-3, the symbol random number determination table that determines the contents of the small hits used when it is determined that the bonus is won has been described. The symbol random number determination table that determines the content of the jackpot to be used is the same content in any mode, and since the content is a known technique, the description thereof is omitted.

(Contents of variation pattern table)
(In case of normal loss)
Next, the contents of the variation pattern table in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram of the contents of the variation pattern table used during normal loss. Here, the normal loss refers to a loss when the player wins the jackpot lottery and is determined as “no reach” in the reach determination.

  As illustrated in FIG. 7A, the variation pattern table Nt used for normal loss is configured by registering a plurality (five in the illustrated example) of different variation patterns. Each variation pattern in the variation pattern table Nt is associated with a variation time of a special symbol defined by each variation pattern and each variation pattern selection condition ("mode" and "holding number" in the illustrated example). It has been.

  For example, the variation pattern Pa1 is associated with the mode “A mode” and the number of reservations “less than 3” as selection conditions for the variation pattern. Therefore, in the variation pattern lottery, the main control unit 201 selects the variation pattern Pa1 if the current mode is the A mode and the number of reservations is less than 3 in normal loss.

  Further, for example, the variation pattern Pb1 is associated with the mode “B mode” and the number of reservations “less than 3 and 3 or more” as selection conditions for the variation pattern. Therefore, in the variation pattern lottery, the main control unit 201 selects the variation pattern Pb1 regardless of the number of holds if the current mode is the normal mode and the B mode. Thus, in the case of normal loss, the main control unit 201 selects a variation pattern that satisfies the selection condition based on a selection condition including the current mode and the number of holds.

(Leach lose and jackpot)
Next, the contents of the variation pattern table used in the case of reach loss and jackpot will be described. FIG. 7-2 is an explanatory diagram of the contents of the variation pattern table used during reach loss in the A mode. FIG. 7C is an explanatory diagram of the contents of the variation pattern table used at the time of reach loss in the B mode. FIG. 7D is an explanatory diagram of the contents of the variation pattern table used at the time of reach loss in the C mode. Here, the reach loss refers to a loss when the player wins the jackpot lottery and is determined to have “reach” in the reach determination.

  As shown in FIGS. 7-2 to 7-4, the variation pattern table (At1, Bt1, Ct1) used at the time of reach loss in each mode is configured by registering a plurality of different variation patterns (five in the illustrated example). Has been. Each variation pattern of these variation pattern tables (At1, Bt1, Ct1) is configured by associating a predetermined random number value with a variation time of a special symbol defined by each variation pattern.

  Here, the random number values of the variation pattern tables At1, Bt1, and Ct1 define the selection probabilities for each variation pattern in the variation pattern lottery at the time of reach lose. Specifically, in the variation pattern lottery at the time of reach lose, the selection probability of each variation pattern is determined by the number of random values associated with each variation pattern.

  For example, as illustrated in FIG. 7B, in the variation pattern table At1, random number values “0 to 29 (30)” are assigned to the variation pattern Pa3. As described above, the main control unit 201 can acquire any numerical value from 0 to 99 as a fluctuation pattern random number. Therefore, in the variation pattern lottery at the time of reach loss in the A mode, the selection probability of the variation pattern Pa3 is 30/100.

  FIG. 7-5 is an explanatory diagram of the contents of the variation pattern table used for jackpot in the A mode. FIGS. 7-6 is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation | variation pattern table used at the time of big hit in the case of B mode. FIGS. 7-7 is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation | variation pattern table used at the time of jackpot in C mode.

  As shown in FIGS. 7-5 to 7-7, the variation pattern table (At2, Bt2, Ct2) used in the big hit in each mode is registered with the variation pattern similar to the variation pattern table (At1, Bt1, Ct1). Configured. However, the variation pattern tables (At2, Bt2, Ct2) and the variation pattern tables (At1, Bt1, Ct1) are set so that the selection probabilities for the respective variation patterns are different.

(Trends of fluctuation patterns registered in each fluctuation pattern table)
Next, the tendency of the variation pattern of each variation pattern table (At1, Bt1, Ct1, At2, Bt2, Ct2) will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the tendency of the variation pattern of each variation pattern table.

  In FIG. 8, “●” indicates the variation pattern of the variation pattern tables At1 and At2, “◯” indicates the variation pattern of the variation pattern tables Bt1 and Bt2, and “◇” indicates the variation pattern of the variation pattern tables Ct1 and Ct2. ing.

  In FIG. 8, the horizontal axis t indicates the variation time of each variation pattern. For example, in FIG. 8, the fluctuation pattern Pb6 indicates a fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern tables Bt1 and Bt2 with a fluctuation time of 50 seconds. Further, the fluctuation pattern Pc3 indicates that the fluctuation time is 100 seconds and that the fluctuation pattern tables Ct1 and Ct2 are fluctuation patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the fluctuation pattern table At1, the fluctuation time is T1, the period from 0 to 50 seconds is T1, the period from 51 to 100 seconds is T2, and the period from 101 to 150 seconds is T3. Focusing on the variation pattern registered in At2 (the variation pattern represented by “●” in FIG. 8), these variation patterns are distributed in any period of T1, T2, and T3.

  On the other hand, paying attention to the variation patterns registered in the variation pattern tables Bt1 and Bt2 (variation patterns represented by “◯” in FIG. 8), these variation patterns are concentrated on T1. Focusing on the variation patterns registered in the variation pattern tables Ct1 and Ct2 (variation patterns represented by “◇” in FIG. 8), these variation patterns are concentrated on T3.

  Thus, in each variation pattern table (At1, Bt1, Ct1, At2, Bt2, Ct2), the variation patterns constituting the variation pattern table have greatly different variation time trends for each variation pattern table.

  Specifically, the fluctuation pattern tables At1 and At2 include fluctuations corresponding to fluctuation times of a short time (0 seconds to 50 seconds), a middle time (51 seconds to 100 seconds), and a long time (101 seconds to 150 seconds). The pattern is registered evenly. On the other hand, fluctuation patterns corresponding to short fluctuation times are registered in the fluctuation pattern tables Bt1 and Bt2, and fluctuation patterns corresponding to long fluctuation times are registered in the fluctuation pattern tables Ct1 and Ct2. Has been.

  Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can greatly vary the tendency of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern lottery in each mode, and can make the difference for each mode clear to the player.

  For example, when a large number of variation patterns are registered in one variation pattern table and a variation pattern is selected from among these by a complete lottery method, the selection result is likely to vary, but each of the pachinko gaming machines 100 Since the variation pattern table is switched in this mode, the variation pattern that can be selected in each mode can be limited, and the characteristic variation pattern for each mode can be selected stably.

(Processing performed by the main control unit 201)
Below, the process which the main-control part 201 performs in order to implement | achieve each said operation | movement is demonstrated. Each process of the main control unit 201 described below is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executing a program stored in the ROM 212.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing. When the supply of power is started, the main control unit 201 starts execution of a main control process (not shown) including a startup process and a power-off monitoring process, and the main control process is transferred to the main control unit 201. Executes continuously while power is being supplied. For this main control process, the main control unit 201 interrupts and executes the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 at a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms).

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 201 first executes a random number update process for updating random numbers used in various lotteries performed by the main control unit 201 (step S901). In this random number update process, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination random number used for a win determination (see step S1101 in FIG. 11), a design random number used in a design random number determination (see steps S1103 and S1107 in FIG. 11), and a reach determination (see FIG. 11). The reach determination random number used for 12 step S1206) and the variation pattern random number used for the variation pattern lottery process (see step S1008 in FIG. 10) are updated.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes switch processing relating to detection of a game ball (step S902). In this switch process, the main control unit 201 detects a game ball that has won a prize at the start gate, a gate switch process that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate, and a game that has passed through the normal prize opening / big prize opening. Performs winning hole switch processing to detect balls.

  Although the detailed contents of the switch process are omitted because they are known techniques, the main control unit 201, for example, supplies the first start port 105, the second start port 106, and the like by the start port switch process. Detect a winning game ball. Then, “1” is added to the number of holdings U1 (the number of holdings of the first starting port 105) or the number of holdings U2 (the number of holdings of the second starting port 106) according to the starting port that detected the winning, and the hit determination random number Various random numbers such as reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and design random numbers are acquired and stored in the RAM 213. In addition, the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 109 and the normal winning opening 110 is detected, and a winning ball command corresponding to the winning opening is set in the RAM 213.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes symbol processing relating to special symbols and normal symbols (step S903). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process related to the special symbol and a normal symbol process related to the normal symbol. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 201 performs a lottery lottery to display the special symbol in a variable / stopped display (see FIG. 10). In the normal symbol processing, the main control unit 201 performs the normal symbol lottery and displays the normal symbol in a variable display / stop display (illustration and detailed description are omitted).

  When the symbol process is executed, the main control unit 201 executes an electric accessory control process related to operation control of various electric accessories (step S904). Although detailed description and illustration are omitted because of a known technique, the electric accessory control process includes an electric tulip control process for controlling the operation of the electric tulip 107, a big prize opening process for controlling the action of the big prize opening 109, and the like. Is included.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes a prize ball process related to a prize ball (step S905), and executes an output process for outputting the commands set in the RAM 213 by the above-described processes to the effect control unit 202 and the like. (Step S906), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 201 returns to the main process.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing. Here, the special symbol process is a process included in the symbol process in step S903 of FIG. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the winning game flag is ON (step S1001). Here, the winning game flag is, for example, a flag that is set to ON when various types of winning (big hit, small win) are won, and indicates that the current gaming state is a winning gaming state (for example, a big winning gaming state). It is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S1001: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process without changing the special symbol. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S1001: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S1002). If the special symbol is not being variably displayed (step S1002: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the holding number U2 for the game ball won to the second starting port 106 is 1 or more (step S1003).

  If the holding number U2 is 1 or more (U2 ≧ 1) (step S1003: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the holding number U2 as a new holding number U2 (step S1004). The process proceeds to S1007. If the holding number U2 is 0 (U2 = 0) (step S1003: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the holding number U1 for the game ball won to the first start port 105 is 1 or more ( Step S1005).

  If the holding number U1 is 0 (U1 = 0) (step S1005: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is. If the holding number U1 is 1 or more (U1 ≧ 1) (step S1005: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the holding number U1 as a new holding number U1 (step S1006). The process proceeds to S1007.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery process (step S1007). The details of the jackpot lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. When the big hit lottery process is performed, the main control unit 201 executes a variation pattern lottery process (step S1008). The contents of the variation pattern lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern lottery process, the main control unit 201 starts the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 112 (step S1009). At this time, when variably displaying based on the lottery result of the second big hit lottery, the special figure 2 of the second special figure display unit 112b is variably displayed. When variably displaying based on the lottery result of the first big hit lottery, the special figure 1 of the first special figure display unit 112a is variably displayed.

  The main control unit 201 sets a change start command in the RAM 213 at the start of the special symbol change display (step S1010). The variation start command set in step S1010 includes the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process in step S1007, information indicating the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern lottery process in step S1008, and the like. Further, the variation start command set in step S1010 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S906 of FIG. 9 is executed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation (step S1011). In step S1011, it is determined whether the elapsed time from the start of the variable display has reached the variable time indicated by the variable pattern selected immediately before the start of the variable display. If the predetermined fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S1011: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S1011: Yes), the main control unit 201 stops and displays the special symbol that is being variably displayed on the special symbol display unit 112 (step S1012), and sends a variable stop command to the RAM 213. (Step S1013). The change stop command set in step S1013 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S906 of FIG. 9 is executed.

  After setting the variable stop command in the RAM 213, the main control unit 201 subsequently executes a stop process for setting a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, the above-described hit flag) (step S1014), and performs a special symbol process. finish. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being variably displayed in step S1002 (step S1002: Yes), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1011 to determine whether the variability time has elapsed and performs the above processing.

(Large lottery processing)
Next, the contents of the big hit lottery process shown in step S1007 of FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot lottery process. In the big hit lottery process, the main control unit 201 first compares the hit determination random number for the current hold with the hit determination table 500, and the hit determination random number is determined to be a win (big hit / small win) in the hit determination table 500. A hit determination is performed to determine whether or not the value matches the predetermined value (step S1101).

  Next, based on the determination result of step S1101, it is determined whether or not the jackpot (the hit determination random number matches the random number corresponding to the jackpot) (step S1102). If it is a jackpot (step S1102: Yes), the main control unit 201 compares the symbol random number for the current hold with the symbol random number determination table for jackpot (not shown), and the symbol random number determination for the jackpot symbol In the table, jackpot symbol random number determination is performed to determine which content jackpot corresponds to the random number value (step S1103). When the jackpot symbol random number determination is performed, the main control unit 201 sets a symbol representing the determination result in the RAM 213 (step S1104), and ends the jackpot lottery process.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in step S1102 (step S1102: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether it is a small hit (the hit determination random number matches the random number corresponding to the small hit) (step S1105). . If it is a small hit (step S1105: Yes), the main control unit 201 selects a symbol random number determination table corresponding to the current mode from the symbol random number determination tables Za, Zb, Zc (step S1106).

  In step S1106, if the A mode flag indicating that the current mode is the A mode is set to ON, the main control unit 201 selects the symbol random number determination table Za. If the B mode flag indicating that the current mode is the B mode is set to ON, the symbol random number determination table Zb is selected, and the C mode flag indicating the C mode is set to ON. For example, the symbol random number determination table Zc is selected.

  Thereafter, the symbol random number for the current hold is compared with the symbol random number determination table selected in step S1106, and the symbol random number corresponding to the small hit value in the symbol random number determination table for the symbol random hit The small hit design random number determination which determines whether it corresponds is performed (step S1107). When the small hit symbol random number determination is performed, the main control unit 201 sets a symbol representing the determination result in the RAM 213 (step S1108), and ends the big hit lottery process.

  In step S1105, if it is not a small win (step S1105: No), the main control unit 201 determines that it is a loss, sets a symbol representing the loss in the RAM 213 (step S1109), and performs a big hit lottery process. Exit.

(Variation pattern lottery process)
Next, the processing contents of the variation pattern lottery processing shown in step S1008 of FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the variation pattern lottery process. In the variation pattern lottery process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process for the current hold is a jackpot (step S1201).

  If it is a big hit (step S1201: Yes), a variation pattern table corresponding to the current mode is selected from the variation pattern tables At2, Bt2, and Ct2 (step S1202). Then, the variation pattern table selected in step S1202 is set in the RAM 213 (step S1203).

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in step S1201 (step S1201: No), it is determined whether it is a big hit (step S1204). If it is a small hit (step S1204: Yes), a predetermined variation pattern table for a small hit is set in the RAM 213 (step S1205). In the case of a small hit, a variation pattern table corresponding to the current mode may be selected from the variation pattern tables At2, Bt2, and Ct2 as in the case of a big hit.

  If it is not a small hit in step S1204 (step S1204: No), the main control unit 201 compares the reach random number for the current hold with a reach determination table (not shown), and the reach random number is reached in the reach determination table. Reach determination is performed to determine whether or not the predetermined value (ie, reach lose) matches (step S1206).

  Then, based on the determination result in step S1206, it is determined whether or not the reach (the reach random number matches the random value corresponding to the presence of reach) (step S1207). If it is reach (step S1207: Yes), the variation pattern table corresponding to the current mode is selected from the variation pattern tables At1, Bt1, and Ct1 (step S1208). Then, the variation pattern table selected in step S1208 is set in the RAM 213 (step S1209).

  If the reach is not reach in step S1207 (step S1207: No), the main control unit 201 determines that the normal loss has occurred, and sets the variation pattern table Nt for normal loss in the RAM 213 (step S1210).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 compares the variation pattern random number for the current suspension with the variation pattern table set in any of steps S1203, S1205, S1209, and S1210, and obtains a random value that matches the variation pattern random number. The variation pattern that is held is selected as the variation pattern for the current suspension (step S1211). The main control unit 201 sets the variation pattern selected in step S1211 in the RAM 213 (step S1212), and ends the variation pattern lottery process.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, the processing contents of the stop process shown in step S1014 of FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the stopping process. As shown in FIG. 13, in the stop process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether any mode flag (B mode flag, C mode flag) is ON, that is, the current mode is B mode or C mode. Is determined (step S1301). If any mode flag is OFF (step S1301: No), that is, if the current mode is the A mode, the process proceeds to step S1303 described later.

  If the mode flag is ON (step S1301: Yes), mode flag processing (details will be described later with reference to FIG. 14) is performed (step S1302), and a gaming state with an electric chew support function (short-time gaming state or probability-changing game) It is determined whether or not the time-saving game flag indicating ON is set to ON (step S1303).

  If the short-time game flag is not set to ON (step S1303: No), that is, if the short-time game flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1307 as will be described later. If the short-time game flag is set to ON (step S1303: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a new value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value J of the short-time game counter related to the duration of the electric chew support function. (Step S1304).

  Then, the main control unit 201 determines whether the count value J of the time-saving game counter has become “0” (step S1305). If the count value J of the short-time game counter becomes “0” (step S1305: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the short-time game flag to OFF (step S1306). If the count value J of the time-saving game counter does not become “0” (step S1305: No), the process proceeds to step S1307 to be described later.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a high-probability game flag indicating that the high-probability game state (probability change game state or latent probability game state) is set to ON (step S1307). If the high probability game flag is not set to ON (step S1307: No), that is, if the high probability game flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1311 described later.

  If the highly probable game flag is set to ON (step S1307: Yes), the main control unit 201 newly subtracts “1” from the count value X of the highly probable game counter regarding the duration of the high probability game state. X (step S1308). Then, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the count value X of the highly reliable game counter has become “0” (step S1309). If the count value X of the high probability game counter becomes “0” (step S1309: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the high probability game flag to OFF (step S1310). If the count value X of the highly reliable game counter does not become “0” (step S1309: No), the process proceeds to step S1311 described later.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed immediately before is a symbol indicating a jackpot (step S1311). If the special symbol is not a symbol indicating a big win (step S1311: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed immediately before is a symbol indicating a small bonus (step S1312). If it is not a symbol indicating a small hit (step S1312: No), that is, if it is a symbol indicating a normal loss, the stopping process is terminated as it is. If it is a symbol indicating a small hit (step S1312: Yes), the small hit game flag is set to ON (step S1313).

  Then, the mode counters Sb and Sc are reset to “0” (step S1314). The mode counters Sb and Sc are flags relating to the set period of the B mode flag or the C mode flag ON. After resetting the mode counters Sb and Sc, the main control unit 201 starts a small hit or big hit opening (step S1315), sets an opening command in the RAM 213 (step S1316), and ends the stop process.

  On the other hand, in step S1311, if the special symbol stopped and displayed immediately before is a symbol indicating a jackpot (step S1311: Yes), the symbol indicating a jackpot is a symbol indicating a long hit (for example, a promiscuous jackpot or a normal jackpot). Is determined (step S1317). Here, the long win is, for example, a larger number of prizes than the short win by setting the opening time of the big winning opening 109 at the big win longer than the short win described later, such as a normal jackpot or a probable big hit. It is a jackpot that allows the ball to be expected.

  If long hit (step S1317: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the long hit game flag to ON (step S1318). If it is not long hit (step S1317: No), the main control unit 201 determines that it is short hit and sets the short hit game flag to ON (step S1319). Here, the short win is, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening 109 in the jackpot gaming state after winning the jackpot, such as a latent jackpot, is set very short (for example, 1.8 seconds or less through the jackpot gaming state). Thus, the jackpot is such that the number of award balls obtained with this jackpot is extremely small (nearly zero).

  When the winning game flag is set to ON in step S1318 or step S1319, the main control unit 201 subsequently resets the time-saving game counter J, the highly probable game counter X, and the mode counters Sb and Sc to “0” (step S1320). ). Then, the mode flag, the short-time game flag, and the high probability game flag are set to OFF (step S1321), and the process proceeds to step S1315.

(Mode flag processing)
Next, the processing contents of the mode flag processing shown in step S1302 of FIG. 13 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the mode flag processing. As shown in FIG. 14, in the mode flag process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the B mode flag is ON, that is, whether the current mode is the B mode (step S1401).

  If the B mode flag is ON (step S1401: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value Sb of the B mode counter related to the duration of the B mode as a new Sb (step S1402). ). Then, the main control unit 201 determines whether the count value Sb of the B mode counter has become “0” (step S1403). If the count value Sb of the B mode counter becomes “0” (step S1403: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the B mode flag to OFF (step S1404). If the count value Sb of the B mode counter does not become “0” (step S1403: No), the mode flag process is terminated as it is.

  If the B mode flag is OFF (step S1401: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the C mode flag is ON, that is, whether the current mode is the C mode (step S1405).

  If the C mode flag is ON (step S1405: YES), the main control unit 201 subtracts “1” from the count value Sc of the C mode counter related to the duration of the C mode as a new Sc (step S1406). ). Then, the main control unit 201 determines whether the count value Sc of the C mode counter has become “0” (step S1407). If the count value Sc of the C mode counter becomes “0” (step S1407: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the C mode flag to OFF (step S1408). If the count value Sc of the C mode counter does not become “0” (step S1407: No), the mode flag process is terminated as it is.

  If the C mode flag is OFF in step S1405 (step S1405: No), the main control unit 201 determines that the current mode is the A mode, and ends the mode flag process as it is.

(Large winnings processing)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special prize opening process. Here, the special winning opening process is one process included in the electric accessory control process in step S904 of FIG. In the big prize opening process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the winning game flag is set to ON (step S1501). If the winning game flag is not ON, that is, if it is OFF (step S1501: No), the main control unit 201 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S1501: Yes), it is determined whether the opening immediately after the winning game flag is ON (step S1502). If it is during opening (step S1502: Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined opening period has elapsed from the start of opening (step S1503). If the predetermined opening period has not elapsed since the start of the opening (step S1503: No), that is, if the opening state is to be continued, the main control unit 201 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the opening period has elapsed (step S1503: Yes), that is, when the opening state is to be ended, the main control unit 201 continues to select the number of rounds and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 109 ( Step S1504). Here, the number of rounds and the operation pattern of the big winning opening 109 are determined by the content of the winning jackpot.

  Then, the value of the number of game balls (winning number) counter C won to the big winning opening 109 is reset to “0” (step S1505), and then the value obtained by adding “1” to the round number counter R is newly set. R is set (step S1506), and the operation of the special winning opening 109 is started (step S1507).

  Thereafter, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a predetermined operation time defined by the operation pattern has elapsed since the start of the operation of the special winning opening 109 (step S1508). If the operating time has not elapsed (step S1508: No), it is determined whether the value of the winning number counter C is a predetermined value (eg, “10”) (step S1509). If the value of the winning number counter C is not a predetermined value (step S1509: No), the main control unit 201 ends the large winning opening process as it is.

  If the operation time has elapsed in step S1508 (step S1508: Yes), or if the value of the winning number counter C is a predetermined value in step S1509 (step S1509: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines that the big winning opening 109 Is finished (step S1510).

  When the operation of the big prize opening 109 is finished, the main control unit 201 sets the round number counter R to a predetermined value (the maximum number of rounds corresponding to the content of the winning big hit. For example, R = 15 when the big hit is 15 rounds) (Step S1511). If the round number counter R has not reached the predetermined value (step S1511: NO), the special winning opening process is terminated as it is. When the round number counter R reaches a predetermined value (step S1511: YES), ending is started (step S1512), and an ending command is set in the RAM 213 (step S1513).

  Thereafter, the value of the round number counter R is reset to “0” (step S1514), and it is determined whether a predetermined ending period has elapsed from the start of ending (step S1515). If the ending period has not elapsed (step S1515: No), that is, if the ending state is to be continued, the main control unit 201 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the ending period has not elapsed (step S1515: No), that is, if the ending state is not terminated, the main control unit 201 terminates the big prize opening process as it is. If the ending period has elapsed (step S1515: Yes), that is, when the ending state is to be ended, the main control unit 201 performs a game state setting process (step S1516), and turns off the winning game flag. After setting (step S1517), the big prize opening process is terminated. The processing contents of the game state setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the opening is not in progress in step S1502 (step S1502: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the ending is in progress (step S1518). If the ending is in progress (step S1518: Yes), step S1515 is performed. Migrate to If it is not ending (step S1518: No), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 109 is in operation (step S1519). If the prize winning port 109 is not in operation (step S1519: No), the process proceeds to step S1505. If the prize winning port 109 is in operation (step S1519: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1508.

(Game state setting process)
Next, processing contents of the gaming state setting process shown in step S1516 of FIG. 15 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the game state setting process. In the jackpot lottery process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the lottery result of the jackpot lottery with respect to the current variation is a jackpot (step S1601).

  If it is not a small hit (step S1601: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current variation is a latent big hit (step S1602). If it is a potential big hit (step S1602: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the high probability game flag to ON (step S1603), and sets the high probability game counter X to “10000” (step S1604).

  Then, the main control unit 201 sets the B mode flag to ON (step S1605), sets the B mode counter Sb to “100” (step S1606), and ends the gaming state setting process. If it is a small win in step S1601 (step S1601: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the content of the winning small hit is a small hit B, that is, a small win in the A mode (step S1601). S1602). If it is a small hit B (step S1607: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1605 as it is, and the above processing is performed.

  If it is not the small hit B (step S1607: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the content of the winning small hit is the small hit C, that is, the small hit winning in the B mode (step S1608). If it is small hit C (step S1608: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the B mode flag to OFF (step S1609). Then, the main control unit 201 sets the C mode flag to ON (step S1610), sets the C mode counter Sc to “100” (step S1611), and ends the gaming state setting process.

  On the other hand, if it is not the small hit C in step S1608 (step S1608: No), the main control unit 201 determines that the content of the winning small hit is a small hit A, that is, the small hit in the C mode. Then, the C mode flag is set to OFF (step S1612), and the gaming state setting process is terminated.

  If it is not the latent probable hit in step S1602 (step S1602: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the lottery result of the big win lottery with respect to the current variation is a probable big hit (step S1613). If it is a probable big hit (step S1613: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the high probability game flag to ON (step S1614), and sets the high probability game counter X to “10000” (step S1615).

  Then, the main control unit 201 sets the short-time game flag to ON (step S1616), sets the short-time game counter J to “10000” (step S1617), and ends the game state setting process. If it is not a probable big hit in step S1613 (step S1613: No), the main control unit 201 determines that the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current fluctuation is a normal big hit, and proceeds to step S1616 as it is, Perform processing.

(Processing performed by the production control unit)
Next, the process executed by the effect control unit 202 will be described in detail. Each process of the effect control unit 202 shown below is performed, for example, when the CPU 241 of the effect control unit 202a executes a program stored in the ROM 242.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interrupt process. The production supervision unit 202a continuously performs a predetermined main production control process (not shown) during the activation, and performs the production timer interruption process shown in FIG. For example, an interrupt is executed at 4 ms).

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the production timer interruption process, the production supervision unit 202a first performs a command reception process (step S1701). The command reception process is a process for receiving various commands transmitted from the main control unit 201 and selecting various effects based on the received commands. Details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. .

  When the command receiving process is performed, the effect supervising unit 202a continues to perform the effect button process (step S1702). In the effect button process, when an operation of the effect button 119 from the player is received, an operation command indicating that the operation is received is set in the RAM 243.

  When the effect button process is performed, the effect control unit 202a performs a command transmission process (step S1703). The command transmission process is a process of outputting the command set in the RAM 243 by the command reception process or the effect button process to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c.

(Command reception processing)
Next, the processing content of the command reception processing shown in step S1701 of FIG. 17 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the command reception processing. As shown in FIG. 18, in the command reception process, the effect supervising unit 202a first determines whether a variation start command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1801). If the change start command has not been received (step S1801: No), the process proceeds to step S1803 described later.

  If the change start command has been received (step S1801: Yes), the effect supervising unit 202a performs a change effect selection process for selecting a change effect to be performed when effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the display screen (step S1802). . Detailed processing contents of the variation effect selection processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1803). If the change stop command has not been received (step S1803: NO), the process proceeds to step S1805 described later.

  If the change stop command has been received (step S1803: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a performs a change effect end process for ending the change effect (step S1804). Next, the production control unit 202a determines whether an opening command (a command output when the main control unit 202 starts opening) is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1805). If the opening command has not been received (step S1805: NO), the process proceeds to step S1807 described later.

  If the opening command has been received (step S1805: YES), the production supervision unit 202a performs a hit production selection process for selecting an effect (hereinafter referred to as “winning effect”) to be performed at the time of winning (for example, a big win or a small win). Perform (step S1806). For example, in the winning effect selection process, the effect supervising unit 202a selects a winning effect for a promising jackpot if it wins a promising jackpot, and selects a winning effect for a normal jackpot if it wins a normal jackpot.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether an ending command (a command output when the main control unit 202 starts ending) is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1807). If the ending command has not been received (step S1807: NO), the production supervision unit 202a ends the command reception process as it is.

  If an ending command has been received (step S1807: YES), the production supervision unit 202a performs an ending effect selection process for selecting an effect to be performed at the end of the winning effect (hereinafter referred to as "ending effect") (step S1808). The reception process ends.

(Variation effect selection process)
Next, the processing content of the changing effect selection process shown in step S1802 of FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the variation effect selection processing. As shown in FIG. 19, in the variation effect selection process, the effect supervision unit 202a first analyzes the variation start command received in step S1601 (step S1901), and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the variation time of the special symbol, Information indicating a gaming state or the like is acquired.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a selects, from the effect pattern table (see FIG. 20), a change effect effect pattern to be performed during the current change based on the various types of information acquired in step S1801 (step S1903). Then, an effect start command including information indicating the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 243 (step S1904), and the variation effect selection process is terminated. The effect start command set in step S1904 is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c when the command transmission process shown in step S1703 of FIG. 17 is executed.

(Direction pattern table)
Next, an effect pattern table used in the above-described variation effect selection process will be described. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the effect pattern table. As shown in FIG. 20, the effect pattern table Et is configured by registering a plurality of types of effect patterns representing the contents of each effect.

  Each production pattern (EP1 to EP20) registered in the production pattern table Et is associated with a corresponding variation pattern. The effect supervision unit 202a selects an effect pattern associated with the change pattern based on information indicating the change pattern included in the change start command in the change effect selection process.

  For example, when information indicating the variation pattern P1 is included in the variation start command, the effect supervision unit 202a selects the effect pattern EP1. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, since the variation patterns Pa1 to Pa7 are selected in the A mode, the production patterns EP1 to EP7 corresponding to these variation patterns can be selected. Therefore, in the A mode, only the effects represented by the effect patterns EP1 to EP7 are performed, and the effects represented by the effect patterns EP8 to EP20 are not performed.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, since the variation patterns Pb1 to Pb6 are selected in the B mode, the production patterns EP8 to EP13 corresponding to these variation patterns can be selected. Therefore, in the B mode, only the effects represented by the effect patterns EP8 to EP13 are performed, and the effects represented by the effect patterns EP1 to EP7 and EP14 to EP20 are not performed.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, since the variation patterns Pc1 to Pc7 are selected in the C mode, the production patterns EP14 to EP20 corresponding to these variation patterns can be selected. Therefore, in the C mode, only the effects represented by the effect patterns EP14 to EP20 are performed, and the effects represented by the effect patterns EP1 to EP13 are not performed.

  In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can vary the variation pattern to be selected in each mode, thereby varying the production pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern in each mode and performing different representations in each mode. Can do. As a result, it is possible to provide different characteristic effects in each mode, and to clarify the difference between the modes to the player.

  In addition, although detailed description is abbreviate | omitted in this Embodiment, you may provide multiple types of production patterns with respect to each variation pattern. For example, an effect pattern EP7a, an effect pattern EP7b, and an effect pattern EP7c may be provided as effect patterns corresponding to the variation pattern Pa7, and one effect pattern may be selected from these by lottery or the like.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment makes a transition to the mode corresponding to the content of the small hit every time it wins the small hit, and changes the variation pattern table (At1, At) according to the mode. By switching between Bt1, Ct1, At2, Bt2, and Ct2), it is possible to vary the variation pattern (the tendency) selected in each mode, and also vary the effect (the tendency) performed in each mode. Thereby, the difference for each mode can be clarified to the player, and different interests can be given for each mode. Therefore, the interest of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can be improved.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 switches the symbol random number determination table (Za, Zb, Zc) in each mode, thereby limiting the small hits that can be won in each mode, so that regular mode transition (ie, manufacturing) Mode transition as expected). Thereby, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can gradually shift to a mode in which the degree of expectation for a player's jackpot is increased, or can be gradually shifted from a mode with a high degree of expectation to a mode with a low degree of expectation. Therefore, the variation of the production including the mode transition can be increased, and the interest of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, an example of three modes has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The number of modes may be any number of manufacturers of pachinko gaming machines 100 as long as there are a plurality of modes. For example, in four modes of A mode, B mode, C mode, and D mode, A mode → B mode → C mode It may be possible to shift from the D mode to the A mode. Moreover, it is good also as A mode-> B mode-> A mode in two modes, A mode and B mode.

  In addition, the specific numerical values of the tables shown in the present embodiment are examples, and are not limited to the above contents. The specific contents of each table can be set arbitrarily by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine.

  As described above, according to the control board, the pachinko gaming machine, the control method, and the control program according to the present invention, in each mode, the variation time corresponding to each mode can be selected. The difference can be clarified with respect to the player, and there is an effect that the interest of the pachinko gaming machine can be improved.

  The control method described in this embodiment can be realized by executing a program prepared in advance on a computer such as a personal computer or a workstation. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. The program may be a medium that can be distributed via a network such as the Internet.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko game machine 101 Game board 104 Image display part 105 1st starting port 106 2nd starting port 201 Main control part (control board)
202 Production control part 302 Big hit lottery part (Big hit lottery means)
303 Mode setting section (mode setting means)
304 Variable time lottery section (variable time lottery means)
305 Output unit (output means)

Claims (7)

In the control board of pachinko machines that have multiple modes and perform different controls in each mode,
A jackpot lottery means for drawing a jackpot lottery by a game ball starting and winning at the starting slot on the game board,
Mode setting means for setting a mode corresponding to the content of the winning jackpot when winning a specific lose (hereinafter referred to as “small hit”) in the jackpot lottery of the jackpot lottery means;
Fluctuation time lottery means for performing lottery for selecting the fluctuation time of the special symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery according to the current mode being set by the mode setting means;
An output unit that outputs information indicating the variation time selected by the variation time lottery unit to an effect control unit that performs an effect according to the change time;
A control board comprising:   The variation time lottery means has a table (hereinafter referred to as “variation pattern table”) in which a plurality of variation times having different tendencies are registered corresponding to each mode, and the variation pattern table corresponding to the current mode. The control board according to claim 1, wherein a lottery for selecting the variation time is performed using the control board. The jackpot lottery means
A hit judging means for judging whether or not a big win or a small win is won,
A winning content lottery means for performing a lottery to determine the content of the small hit when it is determined by the hit determining means to win a small hit;
3. The control board according to claim 1, wherein the winning content lottery means performs a lottery in which a small winning content to be won is limited according to the current mode.   When the current mode is the first mode among the plurality of modes, the winning content lottery means performs a lottery to win a small hit to be shifted to a second mode different from the first mode. The control board according to claim 3.   A pachinko gaming machine comprising: the control board according to any one of claims 1 to 4; and an effect control unit that performs an effect based on information transmitted from the control board. In a control method performed by a control board of a pachinko machine that has a plurality of modes and performs different control in each mode,
A jackpot lottery process in which the game balls win a lottery by starting winning prizes at the starting point on the game board,
A mode setting step of setting a mode corresponding to the content of the winning jackpot when winning a specific lose (hereinafter referred to as “small hit”) in the jackpot lottery of the jackpot lottery process;
In accordance with the current mode being set in the mode setting step, a variation time lottery step for performing lottery for selecting a variation time of a special symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery,
An output step of outputting information indicating the variation time selected in the variation time lottery step to an effect control unit that performs an effect according to the change time;
The control method characterized by including.   A control program for causing a computer to execute the control method according to claim 6.

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