JP2011200454A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine allowing a player to continue the play for a long period of time without feeling discomfort.SOLUTION: In the Pachinko game machine 100, the play can be in a low-probability game state or in a high-probability game state with a higher probability of winning a jackpot than in the low-probability game state. When a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery, whether an image representing the kind of the won jackpot ("jackpot symbol image" hereafter) should be displayed on a display screen is determined according to the operation from the player. The jackpot symbol image is displayed when it is determined that the jackpot symbol image should be displayed, but the jackpot symbol is not displayed when it is determined that the jackpot symbol image should not be displayed.

Description

  The present invention can take a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state with a higher probability of winning a jackpot than the low-probability gaming state, and in a gaming state according to the type of winning jackpot, The present invention relates to pachinko machines that advance games.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, a gaming machine that draws a lottery by winning a game ball at a starting port on a game board and displays three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) on a variable display device. there were. When such a gaming machine is won in the big win lottery, the three rows of symbols that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, “7 · 7 · 7”) to be in the big hit gaming state. When the big hit gaming state is reached, the big winning opening on the game board is opened, and the player can acquire a large number of winning balls by winning the gaming balls in the big winning opening.

  In addition, in recent pachinko machines, it is possible to take a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state with a high probability of winning a jackpot (a so-called “probability gaming state”). Pachinko machines that make the transition are widely used. In such a pachinko gaming machine, if you win a jackpot called a promising jackpot, you will move to a high-probability gaming state after the jackpot, and you can win multiple jackpots in a short period of time. Can be earned.

JP 2005-218793 A

  In a pachinko gaming machine like the above-mentioned prior art, if you continue to win a promising big win, the probable gaming state will continue and you will win a big win many times in a short period of time, attracting the attention of the surroundings Sometimes. However, some players who play games with such pachinko machines may feel uncomfortable with the attention of other players. Even though such a player wins a big hit, he sometimes quits the game because of discomfort due to the attention of other players.

  The present invention eliminates the problems caused by the prior art described above, and prevents the attention of other players so that the player can play the game for a long time without feeling uncomfortable. The purpose is to provide a machine.

  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. The pachinko gaming machine (100) according to the present invention can take a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state with a higher probability of winning a jackpot than the low-probability gaming state, and according to the type of winning jackpot In the pachinko gaming machine (100) that advances the game after the jackpot in the gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine (100) accepts an operation from a player of the pachinko gaming machine (100), and the gaming state that shifts after the jackpot A jackpot lottery means (302) for performing a jackpot lottery to win one of a plurality of different types of jackpots, and when the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means (302) is won, the acceptance means (304) accepts Depending on the operation performed, an image showing the type of jackpot that was won (hereinafter referred to as “jackpot symbol image”) A determination means (305) for determining whether or not to display on the display screen of the pachinko gaming machine, and if the determination means (305) determines that the jackpot symbol image (1901) is to be displayed, And a display control means (306) for displaying the jackpot symbol image (1901) and not displaying the jackpot symbol image (1901) when it is determined not to display the jackpot symbol image (1901). It is characterized by that.

  In the above invention, if the pachinko gaming machine (100) does not display the jackpot symbol image (1901) at a predetermined timing during the jackpot, the game state after the jackpot is related to the gaming state. It is characterized by a common production.

  Also, in the above invention, when the pachinko gaming machine (100) wins a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “normal hit”) to shift to the low probability gaming state after the jackpot, the first effect mode is used after the jackpot. The jackpot symbol image (1901) can be displayed at a predetermined timing during the jackpot when the jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “probable hit”) that wins the jackpot and shifts to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot is won. For example, after the jackpot, the second effect mode is used to produce an effect, and if the jackpot symbol image (1901) is not displayed at a predetermined timing during the jackpot, the first effect is produced after the jackpot. It is characterized by performing using a mode.

  According to the present invention, by not displaying the jackpot symbol image based on the player's operation, it is difficult for other players to determine whether the continuous game will continue, and the other players' interest The effect is that the player can be reduced and prevented from being watched by other players, and can be played for a long time without causing the player to feel uncomfortable.

It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) 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 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 big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during open | release. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an interval process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an ending 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 a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect mode setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an operation reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a non-display setting process. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the specific example of a display of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the specific example of a display of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the specific example of a display of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment.

  Exemplary embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine 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 a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digital patch”) belonging to the former first class.

(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. 1-1 is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this 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.

  1-2 is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. As shown in FIG. 1-2, the cross key 120 includes an “↑” key 120a, a “←” key 120b, a “↓” key 120c, and a “→” key 120d. The pachinko gaming machine 100 can accept an input of a signal corresponding to the direction key pressed by the player. Further, an enter key 121 is arranged near the cross key 120 (in the illustrated example, a position surrounded by each direction key).

(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 relating 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. 4). The ROM 212 stores programs 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.

  Further, 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, and 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 displays 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. .

  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 display), the current gaming state, the time for the special symbol to be variably displayed before showing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as “variable time”). ")" 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 for controlling the entire effect control unit 202, such as an effect timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13). The ROM 242 stores programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. 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 to be executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol based on the change start command, and executes predetermined processing on the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. The instruction is output to control the entire production control unit 202.

  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 displays a program for executing image / sound generation processing and output processing, a background image necessary for the processing, a design for presentation (hereinafter referred to as “decorative design”), a character image, and the like. Various display data and various audio data are stored. The RAM 253 functions as a work area of the CPU 251 and temporarily stores display data of an image to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data output from the speaker 254. For example, the RAM 253 includes a VRAM (Video RAM) in which display data of an image 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 decorative 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 decorative design is displayed so that it can be seen in front of the background image. When the background image and the decorative pattern overlap at the same position, the decorative pattern is given priority by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of the display data of each image by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. It is stored in the RAM 253.

  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. Depending on the combination of ON / OFF settings, there are four gaming states.

  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 (not shown) by setting the high-probability game flag to OFF, for example, a jackpot with a probability of 1/300. To win. 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 107 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 per normal symbol is increased (frequency of opening the electric tulip 107). Increase of the opening time of the electric tulip 107 and the like. 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 game state, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using the hit determination table for the low probability game state by setting the high-probability game flag to OFF, for example, winning a big win with a probability of 1/300. It has become. 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 high-probability gaming state hit determination table (not shown) by setting the high-probability gaming flag ON, for example, a jackpot with a probability of 10/300 To win. 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 by setting the high-probability game flag to ON, and wins a jackpot with a probability of 10/300, for example. It is like that. 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 switches the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag ON / OFF at the end of the winning game state when a big win is won. 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 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 a special symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2), the decorative symbol (for example, three columns of numbers) of the image display unit 104 is variably displayed. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative 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 displaying decorative symbols.

  When the decorative 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 gaming machine of this embodiment)
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 detection unit 301, a jackpot lottery unit 302, a game state setting unit 303, an operation reception unit 304, a determination unit 305, and a display control unit 306.

  The detection unit 301 has a function of detecting a game ball that has won a start opening (the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106) on the game board 101. For example, 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 port corresponding to each start port SW. When detecting the winning game ball, the detection unit 301 outputs the detection result to the big hit lottery unit 302.

  The jackpot lottery unit 302 has a function of accepting the detection result from the detection unit 301 and performing a jackpot lottery when a game ball is won at the starting port. Here, the jackpot lottery unit 302 performs a jackpot lottery to win a jackpot with a probability corresponding to the gaming state being set by the gaming state setting unit 303.

  For example, when the low probability gaming state is set by the gaming state setting unit 303, the jackpot lottery unit 302 performs a jackpot lottery to win a jackpot with a probability of 1/300 as described above. Further, when the high probability gaming state is set, the jackpot lottery unit 302 performs a jackpot lottery to win a jackpot with a probability of 10/300 as described above. Further, the jackpot lottery section 302 may perform a jackpot lottery with different lottery contents according to the start opening (the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106) where the game balls are won.

  The gaming state setting unit 303 includes a low-probability gaming state (the normal gaming state and the short-time gaming state in the present embodiment) and a high-probability gaming state in which the winning probability for the jackpot is higher than the low-probability gaming state (this embodiment Then, it has a function of setting any one of the gaming state of the probability variation gaming state and the latent probability gaming state. For example, the gaming state setting unit 303 sets the gaming state after the jackpot according to the type of jackpot won by the jackpot lottery unit 302. In addition, the gaming state setting unit 303 may set the gaming state when the jackpot lottery unit 302 has performed a jackpot lottery a predetermined number of times.

  Specifically, for example, in the case of winning a winning combination per jackpot lottery, the gaming state setting unit 303 sets a winning game state as the gaming state after the jackpot. In the case of winning the winning short win in the big hit lottery, the gaming state setting unit 303 sets the latent winning gaming state as the gaming state after the big hit. In addition, when the normal long win is won in the big win lottery, the gaming state setting unit 303 sets the short-time gaming state as the gaming state after the big hit, and when the big hit lottery is performed 100 times in the short-time gaming state, the normal gaming state is set. Set. When the gaming state is set, the gaming state setting unit 303 outputs information indicating the gaming state being set to the jackpot lottery unit 302 or the like.

  The operation reception unit 304 has a function of receiving an operation from a player of the pachinko gaming machine 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, an operation button 304 and a cross key 120 are connected to the operation reception unit 304, and the operation reception unit 304 receives the input signals from these, so that the operation reception unit 304 can play the player of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Accepts operations from. When the operation reception unit 304 receives an operation from the player, the operation reception unit 304 outputs information based on the operation to the determination unit 305.

  When the determination unit 305 wins the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery unit 302, an image indicating the type of the winning jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a “hit symbol image”) according to the operation received by the operation receiving unit 304 is pachinko. It has a function of determining whether to display on the display screen of the gaming machine. For example, in this embodiment, when the operation from the player is not accepted, the determination unit 305 determines that the jackpot symbol image is displayed, and when the operation from the player is received, the determination unit 305 It is determined that the jackpot symbol image is not displayed.

  The display control unit 306 displays the jackpot symbol image when the determination unit 305 determines to display the jackpot symbol image, and displays the jackpot symbol image when it is determined not to display the jackpot symbol image. It has a function to control display so as to display. In addition, when the jackpot symbol image is not displayed at the predetermined timing during the jackpot, the display control unit 306 displays a common effect on the display screen of the image display unit 104 after the jackpot regardless of the gaming state. It is also possible to do in For example, the predetermined timing can be, for example, the end of jackpot or the end of a predetermined valid period provided during the jackpot (for example, from the end of the opening until the ending).

  In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a first effect mode (for example, a short-time effect mode to be described later) and a second effect mode (for example, a probability change effect mode to be described later), the display control unit 306 normally performs after a long hit. You may make it produce an effect on a display screen using the 1st production mode (for example, displaying the background image for time reduction production modes).

  In this case, the display control unit 306 uses the second effect mode (for example, the background image for the probability change effect mode) if the jackpot symbol image is displayed at a predetermined timing during the jackpot after winning the probability change length. To display). Further, if the jackpot symbol image is not displayed at a predetermined timing, the first effect mode is used (for example, a background image for the time reduction effect mode is displayed), and the effect is performed.

  The above-described detection unit 301, jackpot lottery unit 302, and game state setting unit 303 can realize their functions by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executing various programs stored in the ROM 212. .

  In addition, the operation receiving unit 304, the determination unit 305, and the display control unit 306 can realize their functions when the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes various programs stored in the ROM 242.

(Processing performed by the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment)
(Processing performed by the main control unit)
Next, the contents of processing for the pachinko gaming machine 100 to perform the various operations described above will be described. First, processing performed by the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. 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. 4 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 sent to the main control unit 201. Executes continuously while supplying power. Then, the main control unit 201 interrupts and executes the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 at predetermined intervals (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main control process.

  As shown in FIG. 4, 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 S401). In this random number update process, the main control unit 201 performs a winning random number used for winning determination (see step S601 in FIG. 6), a symbol random number used for symbol determination (see steps S604 and S608 in FIG. 6), and reach determination (detailed description). Is updated). Reach random numbers used for () are omitted) and fluctuation pattern random numbers used for fluctuation pattern determination (detailed explanation is omitted).

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes switch processing relating to detection of a game ball (step S402). In this switch process, the main control unit 201 detects a game ball that has won a prize at the start port (the first start port 105 and the second start port 106), a gate that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108 Switch processing, winning port switch processing for detecting a game ball won in the big winning port 109 and the normal winning port 110, and the like are performed.

  Although the detailed contents of the switch processing 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, etc. by the start port switch processing. 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) corresponding to the starting port that detected the winning, and On the other hand, various random numbers such as a hit random number, a reach random number, a fluctuation pattern random number, and a design random number 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 S403). 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. 5). 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 S404). Although detailed explanation 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 and a big prize opening process for controlling the operation of the big prize opening 109 ( For example).

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes a prize ball process related to a prize ball (step S405), and executes an output process for outputting the commands set in the RAM 213 by the above processes to the effect control unit 202 and the like. (Step S406), 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. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing. Here, the special symbol process is one process included in the symbol process in step S403 of FIG. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the winning game flag is ON (step S501). Here, the winning game flag is, for example, a flag that is set to ON when various types of winning (big winning, small winning) are won, and a flag indicating 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 S501: 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 S501: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S502). If the special symbol is not being variably displayed (step S502: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the holding number U2 for the game ball won at the second start port 106 is 1 or more (step S503).

  If the holding number U2 is 1 or more (U2 ≧ 1) (step S503: 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 S504). The process proceeds to S507. If the holding number U2 is 0 (U2 = 0) (step S503: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the holding number U1 for the game ball won at the first start port 105 is 1 or more ( Step S505).

  If the holding number U1 is 0 (U1 = 0) (step S505: 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 S505: 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 S506). The process proceeds to S507.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery process (step S507). 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 selection process for selecting a variation pattern that defines the variation time of the special symbol (step S508).

  When the variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection process, the main control unit 201 starts the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 112 (step S509). At this time, in the case of variably displaying based on the lottery result of the second big hit lottery, the second special symbol 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 first special symbol 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 S510). The variation start command set in step S510 includes the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process in step S507, information indicating the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection process in step S508, and the like. Further, the change start command set in step S510 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S406 of FIG. 4 is executed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display (step S511). In step S511, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display is the fluctuation time defined by the fluctuation pattern selected immediately before the start of the fluctuation display. If the predetermined fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S511: 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 S511: 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 S512), and displays a fluctuation stop command in the RAM 213. (Step S513). The variation stop command set in step S513 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S406 of FIG. 4 is executed.

  After setting the variable stop command in the RAM 213, the main control unit 201 continues to execute a stop process (not shown) for setting a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, the above-described hit flag) (step S514). The special symbol process ends. For example, in the stop process, the highly probable game flag and the short-time game flag are set to ON based on the winning jackpot. Further, when the big hit lottery is performed a predetermined number of times, the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are set to OFF.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol is variably displayed in step S502 (step S502: Yes), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S511, determines whether the variability time has elapsed, and performs the above processing.

(Large lottery processing)
Next, the contents of the jackpot lottery process shown in step S507 of FIG. 5 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot lottery process. In the big hit lottery process, first, the main control unit 201 compares the hit random number for the current hold with the hit determination table, and the hit random number matches the predetermined value that is hit in the hit determination table (big hit / small win). A hit determination is made to determine whether or not (step S601).

  As described above, in the hit determination in step S601, the main control unit 201 determines that if the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state, that is, the high probability gaming flag is set to ON, Use a decision table. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is the low probability gaming state, that is, if the high probability gaming flag is set to OFF, the hit determination table for the low probability gaming state is used.

  Next, based on the determination result of step S601, it is determined whether or not the jackpot (the winning random number matches the random value corresponding to the jackpot) (step S602). If it is a big hit (step S602: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the current suspension is for the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 for the game ball that has won the first starting port 105. Either a jackpot symbol determination table (not shown) for the winning game ball or a jackpot symbol determination table (not shown) for the game ball won in the second starting port 106 is selected (step S603).

  Then, the symbol random number for the current hold is compared with the jackpot symbol determination table selected in step S603, and the symbol hit is determined to match the random value corresponding to the jackpot of which content in the jackpot symbol determination table Symbol determination is performed (step S604). When the jackpot symbol determination is performed, the main control unit 201 sets a symbol representing the determination result in the RAM 213 (step S605), and ends the jackpot lottery process.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in step S602 (step S602: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether it is a small hit (a winning random number matches a random value corresponding to the small hit) (step S606). If it is a small hit (step S606: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the current suspension is for the game ball that won the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, the first start port 105. Either a small winning symbol determination table (not shown) for the game ball won in the game or a small winning symbol determination table (not shown) for the game ball won in the second starting port 106 is selected (step S607).

  Then, the symbol random number for the current hold and the small hit symbol determination table selected in step S607 are compared, and the symbol random number in the small hit symbol determination table matches the random number value corresponding to the small hit value of which content. The small hit symbol determination is performed (step S608). When the small hit symbol determination is performed, the main control unit 201 sets a symbol representing the determination result in the RAM 213 (step S609), and ends the big hit lottery process.

  In step S606, if it is not a small hit (step S606: No), the main control unit 201 determines that it is a normal loss, sets a symbol representing the loss in the RAM 213 (step S610), and wins a big hit. The lottery process is terminated.

(Large winnings processing)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special prize opening process. Here, the special prize opening process is one process included in the electric accessory control process in step S404 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 S701). If the winning game flag is OFF (step S701: No), the main control unit 201 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S701: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the opening is in progress (step S702). Specifically, in step S702, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening operation pattern selected when the winning game flag is set to ON is being opened.

  If it is during opening (step S702: Yes), the main control unit 201 performs an opening process (step S703), and proceeds to step S704. The details of the opening process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is not during opening (step S702: No), it will transfer to step S704 as it is.

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S704). If the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S704: Yes), the opening process is performed (step S705), and the process proceeds to step S706. The processing contents of the opening process will be described later with reference to FIG. If not open (step S704: No), the process proceeds to step S706 as it is.

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether it is during the interval (step S706). If it is during the interval (step S706: Yes), the interval process is performed (step S707), and the process proceeds to step S708. The processing contents of the interval processing will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is not during the interval (step S706: No), the process proceeds to step S708 as it is.

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether ending is in progress (step S708). If it is during ending (step S708: Yes), an ending process is performed (step S709), and the special winning opening process is terminated. The processing contents of the ending process will be described later with reference to FIG. If the ending is not in progress (step S708: No), the special winning opening process is terminated.

(Opening process)
Next, the processing content of the opening process shown in step S703 of FIG. 7 will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the opening process. As shown in FIG. 8, in the opening process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the opening period has elapsed (step S801). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S801: No), the opening process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening period has elapsed (step S801: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the opening (step S802), sets the count value R of the round number counter to 1 (step S803), and the first round Is opened (step S804), and the opening process is terminated.

(Processing during opening)
Next, the processing contents of the releasing process shown in step S705 of FIG. 7 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the releasing process. As shown in FIG. 9, in the open process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the open period has elapsed (step S901).

  If the opening period has not elapsed (step S901: No), the main control unit 201 has received a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls in the big winning opening 109 during the opening of the big winning opening 109 this time. Is determined (step S902). If there is no specified number of winnings (step S902: No), the open process is terminated.

  When the opening period has elapsed (step S901: Yes), or when a prescribed number of winnings has been made (step S902: Yes), the main control unit 201 closes the big winning opening 109 (step S903). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax of the selected special winning opening action pattern (step S904). For example, here, Rmax is set to “15” in the special winning opening operation pattern selected at the time of winning per probability variation length and normal length. Rmax is set to “2” in the large winning opening operation pattern selected at the time of winning the short-term chance. In the special winning opening operation pattern selected at the time of winning the small win, Rmax is set to “1”.

  If the count value R of the round number counter does not coincide with Rmax (step S904: No), the main control unit 201 starts an interval (step S905) and ends the releasing process. If the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax (step S904: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines that the final round has been released and starts ending (step S906).

  When the ending is started, the main control unit 201 sets an ending command in the RAM 213 (step S907), and ends the releasing process. This ending command includes information indicating the ending period of the big hit / small hit this time. The ending command is transmitted to the production control unit 202a and the like when the output process shown in step S406 in FIG. 4 is executed.

(Interval processing)
Next, the processing contents of the interval processing shown in step S707 of FIG. 7 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the interval processing. As shown in FIG. 10, in the interval process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the interval period has elapsed (step S1001). If the interval period has not elapsed (step S1001: No), the interval process is terminated as it is.

  If the interval period has elapsed (step S1001: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the interval (step S1002), and sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the count value R of the round number counter as a new count value R. (Step S1003). Then, a round progress command indicating the progress to the next round is set in the RAM 213 (step S1004). This round progress command is transmitted to the production control unit 202a and the like when the output process shown in step S406 in FIG. 4 is executed. Then, the main control unit 201 starts to open the R-th round winning opening 109 (step S1005), and ends the interval process.

(Ending process)
Next, processing contents of the ending process shown in step S709 in FIG. 7 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the ending process. As shown in FIG. 11, in the ending process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the ending period has elapsed (step S1101). If the ending period has not elapsed (step S1101: No), the ending process is terminated as it is.

  If the ending period has elapsed (step S1101: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the ending (step S1102), and resets the count value R of the round number counter to “0” (step S1103). Then, a game state setting process for setting the game state after the current winning game is performed (step S1104), the winning game flag is set to OFF (step S1105), and the ending process is ended.

(Game state setting process)
Next, processing contents of the gaming state setting process shown in step S1104 of FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the game state setting process. As shown in FIG. 12, in the game state setting process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current variation is a small hit (step S1201).

  If it is a small hit (step S1201: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the gaming state setting process as it is. If it is not the small hit (step S1201: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current variation is a normal hit (step S1202). If it is per normal length (step S1202: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the short-time game flag to ON (step S1203), sets the short-time game counter J to “10000” (step S1204), and the gaming state The setting process ends.

  If not per normal length (step S1202: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current variation is per probable length (step S1205). If it is per probability variation length (step S1205: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the short-time game flag to ON (step S1206), and sets the short-time game counter J to “10000” (step S1207). Thereafter, the high probability game flag is set to ON (step S1208), the high probability game counter X is set to “10000” (step S1209), and the game state setting process is terminated.

  If it is not per probability variation length (step S1205: No), for example, the main control unit 201 determines that a winning per short probability has been won, and proceeds to step S1208 to set the high probability game flag to ON. “10000” is set to the probable game counter X, and the game state setting process is terminated.

(Processing performed by the production control unit)
(Processing performed by the Director of Production)
Next, processing performed by the effect control unit 202 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. First, the process performed by the production control unit 202a of the production control unit 202 will be described. The processing performed by the production control unit 202a described below is performed by the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executing a program stored in the ROM 242.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 13 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 activation, and performs the production timer interruption process shown in FIG. For example, an interrupt is executed at 4 ms).

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the production timer interruption process, the production supervision unit 202a first performs a command reception process (step S1301). 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 reception process is performed, the production supervision unit 202a continues to perform an operation reception process for receiving an operation from the player (step S1302). Detailed processing contents of the operation reception processing will be described later with reference to FIG. When the operation reception process is performed, the production supervision unit 202a performs a command transmission process (step S1303). 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 S1301 of FIG. 13 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the command reception processing. As shown in FIG. 14, in the command reception process, the effect supervision unit 202a first determines whether a variation start command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1401). If the change start command has not been received (step S1401: No), the process proceeds to step S1403 described later.

  If the change start command has been received (step S1401: Yes), the effect supervising unit 202a selects an effect to be performed when the decorative design is displayed in a variable manner on the display screen (hereinafter referred to as "change effect"). Processing is performed (step S1402). The contents of the variation effect selection process 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 S1403). If the fluctuation stop command has not been received (step S1403: No), the process proceeds to step S1405 described later.

  If the change stop command has been received (step S1403: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a performs a change effect end process for ending the change effect (step S1404). Next, the production control unit 202a determines whether an opening command (a command output when the main control unit 201 starts opening) is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1405). If the opening command has not been received (step S1405: NO), the process proceeds to step S1407 described later.

  If the opening command has been received (step S1405: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a produces an effect (hereinafter referred to as “winning effect”) that is performed in the winning gaming state (the opportunity that triggered the opening command). The effect selection process is performed when selecting "" (step S1406).

  For example, in the winning effect selection process, the effect supervising unit 202a selects a winning effect for the probability variation length if winning per certain variation length, and a winning effect for the normal length if winning per normal length. Select.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1407). If the ending command has not been received (step S1407: No), the production supervision unit 202a ends the command reception process as it is.

  If an ending command has been received (step S1407: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a performs an ending production selection process for selecting an production to be performed during the ending period (hereinafter referred to as "ending production") (step S1408). After the effect, that is, the effect mode setting process for setting the effect mode after the end of the winning game is performed (step S1409), and the command receiving process is ended. Details of the effect mode setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Variation effect selection process)
Next, the processing contents of the changing effect selection process shown in step S1402 of FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the variation effect selection processing. As shown in FIG. 15, in the variation effect selection process, the effect supervision unit 202a first analyzes the variation start command (step S1501), and acquires various types of information included in the variation start command. For example, the variation start command includes a gaming state command indicating a gaming state, a symbol command indicating a lottery lottery result, a variation pattern command indicating a variation pattern, and the like. Can be obtained information indicating the gaming state, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and the variation pattern.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a refers to the effect mode flag indicating the current effect mode, and acquires information indicating the current effect mode (step S1502). For example, in the embodiment, the effect mode flags include “time reduction effect mode flag”, “probability change effect mode flag”, “latent effect effect mode flag” and the like which will be described later.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a performs a change effect pattern selection process for selecting a change effect pattern from a change effect pattern table (not shown) using the information acquired in steps S1501 and S1502 (step S1503). Here, the variation effect pattern defines the effect contents of the effect performed in accordance with the variation of the decorative design. When the variation effect pattern is selected, the effect supervision unit 202a sets a variation effect start command including information indicating the selected variation effect pattern in the RAM 243 (step S1504), and ends the variation effect selection process.

(Direction mode setting process)
Next, the processing content of the effect mode setting process shown in step S1410 of FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect mode setting process. As shown in FIG. 16, in the effect mode setting process, the effect supervising unit 202a first determines whether the content for performing the ending effect is a short-latency hit or a small hit (step S1601).

  If it is not a short hit per latent or small hit (step S1601: No), that is, per long (per normal length, per probable length), the non-display setting command is controlled by image / sound control until the current ending effect. It is determined whether it has been received from the unit 202b (step S1602).

  If the non-display setting command has been received (step S1602: Yes), the time reduction effect mode flag is set to ON (step S1603), and the effect mode setting process is terminated. If the non-display setting command has not been received (step S1602: No), it is determined whether or not the winning combination is per probability variation length (step S1604).

  If it is per probability variation length (step S1604: Yes), the probability variation effect mode flag is set to ON (step S1605), and the effect mode setting process is terminated. If it is not per probability variation length (step S1604: No), it is determined that it is per normal length, the process proceeds to step S1603, the time reduction effect mode flag is set to ON, and the effect mode setting process ends.

  In step S1601, if the latent probability is short hit or small hit (step S1601: Yes), the latent effect mode flag is set to ON (step S1606), and the effect mode setting process ends.

(Operation reception process)
Next, processing contents of the operation reception processing shown in step S1302 of FIG. 13 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the operation reception processing. As shown in FIG. 17, in the operation reception process, the production supervision unit 202a first determines whether the production button 119 is turned on (whether the production button 119 has been pressed) (step S1701).

  If the effect button 119 is not ON (step S1701: No), the process proceeds to step S1703. If the effect button 119 is ON (step S1701: Yes), the effect control unit 202a sets an effect button command indicating that the effect button 119 has been pressed in the RAM 243 (step S1702), and the cross key 120. Is turned on (whether the cross key has been operated) (step S1703).

  If the cross key 120 is not ON (step S1703: No), the process proceeds to step S1705. If the cross key 120 is ON (step S1703: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a sets a cross key command indicating that the cross key 120 has been operated in the RAM 243 (step S1704). Here, the cross key command includes information indicating the operated key (for example, the ↑ key) among the keys constituting the cross key 120.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether the enter key 121 has been turned on (whether the enter key has been pressed) (step S1705). If the enter key 121 is not ON (step S1705: No), the operation acceptance process is terminated as it is. If the enter key 121 is ON (step S1705: Yes), the production control unit 202a sets an enter key command indicating that the enter key 121 has been pressed in the RAM 243 (step S1706), and the operation reception process. Exit.

(Processing performed by the image / sound controller)
Next, processing performed by the image / sound control unit 202b will be described. The processing performed by the image / sound control unit 202b described below is performed by the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b executing a program stored in the ROM 252. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the contents of the non-display setting process. For example, the image / sound control unit 202b performs the non-display setting process shown in FIG. 18 at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms) from the time of activation.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the non-display setting process, the image / audio control unit 202b first determines whether or not an effect button command has been received from the effect control unit 202a (step S1801). If the effect button command has not been received (step S1801: No), the process proceeds to step S1806.

  If the effect button command has been received (step S1801: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether the jackpot effect is being displayed on the image display unit 104 (step S1802). For example, in step S1802, the image / sound controller 202b determines whether an image based on display data for jackpot presentation prepared in advance is displayed on the image display unit 104. If the jackpot effect is not being displayed (step S1802: No), the non-display setting process is terminated as it is.

  If the jackpot effect is being displayed (step S1802: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether the non-display setting screen (see FIG. 20) is being displayed on the image display unit 104 (step S1803). . For example, in step S1803, the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether an image based on display data for a non-display setting screen prepared in advance is displayed on the image display unit 104.

  If the non-display setting screen is not being displayed (step S1803: No), the image / audio control unit 202b stores the display data for the non-display setting screen in the RAM 253 (step S1804), and displays the non-display setting screen. Start (step S1805). Then, it is determined whether the non-display setting screen is being displayed on the image display unit 104 (step S1806). If the non-display setting screen is not being displayed (step S1806: NO), the non-display setting process is terminated as it is.

  If the non-display setting screen is being displayed (step S1806: YES), the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether or not a cross key command has been received from the effect control unit 202a (step S1807). If the cross key command has not been received (step S1807: NO), the process proceeds to step S1809. If the cross key command has been received (step S1807: YES), the image / sound control unit 202b adjusts the display position of the cursor (see the reference numeral in FIG. 20) based on the cross key command (step S1808). It is determined whether an enter key command has been received from the supervising unit 202a (step S1809).

  If the enter key command has not been received (step S1809: NO), the non-display setting process ends. If the enter key command has been received (step S1809: YES), the image / sound control unit 202b specifies a target to be set to non-display (hereinafter referred to as “non-display setting target”) from the cursor display position (step S1809: YES). S1810), a non-display process for the non-display setting target is performed (step S1811).

  In step S1811, if the specified non-display setting target has already been hidden, the image / sound control unit 202b cancels the non-display setting target that has already been hidden, You may make it display on a display screen. In this case, the image / sound control unit 202b transmits a non-display cancellation command indicating that the non-display setting target that has already been hidden is canceled to the effect supervision unit 202a.

  Then, the image / sound control unit 202b sets a non-display setting command indicating that the non-display process has been performed in the RAM 253 (step S1812), and ends the non-display setting process. The non-display setting command set here is transmitted to the production control unit 202a at a predetermined timing.

  In step S1803, if the non-display setting screen is being displayed (step S1803: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b ends the display of the non-display setting screen (step S1813), and proceeds to step S1806. .

(Example of specific display on pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment)
Next, a specific display example by the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating a specific display example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 19 (1), when winning the jackpot lottery (here, it is assumed that the probability variation length is won), the pachinko gaming machine 100 has three decorative symbols (left decorative symbol Ez1) on the display screen of the image display unit 104. The middle decorative symbol Ez2 and the right decorative symbol Ez3) are aligned with the same type of symbols and stopped (in the example shown, “1 · 1 · 1”). In this case, an outcome that the three decorative symbols are “1” matches is an outcome indicating that the winning is per probable length, and the pachinko gaming machine 100 informs the player that the winning is per probable length. Yes.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19 (2), the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a predetermined jackpot effect. In the example shown in FIG. 19 (2), a female character directs a message to the player that “It is a probable big hit”. During the jackpot production, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays an image of a pattern image (jackpot design image) 1901, the number of rounds 1902, the number of winning balls 1903, the number of consecutive chants 1904, etc. It is displayed on the display screen of the unit 104.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 19 (3), the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the probability variation gaming state when the jackpot gaming state based on the winning probability variation length ends. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the effect mode to the probability change effect mode and performs the effect for the probability change effect mode (for example, displays a background image for the probability change effect mode).

(Hidden setting screen)
FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating a specific display example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 shows the aforementioned non-display setting screen. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 causes the image display unit 104 to display this non-display setting screen when the effect button 119 is pressed by the player as shown in FIG.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the jackpot symbol image 1901, the number of rounds 1902, the number of winning balls 1903 in the jackpot, the number of consecutive chants 1904, etc. displayed during the jackpot presentation based on the operation from the player. Can be hidden.

  For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays a non-display setting screen as shown in FIG. 20 on the image display unit 104 in order to select what the player wants to hide. On the non-display setting screen, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays a jackpot symbol image 1901, the number of rounds 1902, the number of winning balls 1903, the number of consecutive chants 1904, the cursor, and 2001.

  The player operates the cursor 2001 with the cross key 120, moves the cursor 2001 to the item to be hidden (the jackpot symbol image 1901 in the illustrated example), and presses the enter key 121. As a result, the non-display process is performed on the target (non-display setting target) to which the cursor 2001 is placed, and thereafter, the target is not displayed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 20, the jackpot symbol image 1901, the number of winning balls 1903, and the number of consecutive chants 1904 are set to non-display, and in order to suggest to the player what is set to non-display, “Selected” is displayed in the vicinity. Although not shown, the player can cancel the non-display setting by placing the cursor 2001 on the non-display setting and pressing the enter key 121 again.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram (part 3) illustrating a specific display example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 shows a display example after the non-display setting is made with the setting content of the non-display setting screen shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, at this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not display the jackpot symbol image 1901, the number of winning balls 1903, and the consecutive number of times 1904 on the display screen of the image display unit 104.

  In addition, the contents of the jackpot effect may be replaced with, for example, a jackpot effect for a normal length. In the example shown in FIG. 21 (2), a female character is “a jackpot (whether it is a probable length or a normal length. I am not telling you if there is any)).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (3), the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the probability variation gaming state when the jackpot gaming state due to the probability variation length for which the non-display setting has been performed ends, but enters the probability variation effect mode. Does not migrate. For example, at this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the effect mode to the time-shortage effect mode and performs the effect for the time-shortage effect mode (for example, displays a background image for the time-shortage effect mode), as in the case of winning the normal long win. .

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment displays, for example, the non-display setting screen (FIG. 20) during the jackpot presentation, and is selected by the player (for example, the jackpot symbol on the non-display setting screen). The image 1901) can be hidden. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can reduce the interest of other players in the pachinko gaming machine 100, prevent peeping from other players, and discomfort to the players of the pachinko gaming machine 100. It is possible to play for a long time without making any thoughts.

  Further, when the non-display setting is made, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can be shifted to the effect mode in which it is not possible to distinguish between the short-time gaming state and the probability-changing gaming state after the jackpot gaming state. As a result, since it is impossible to determine whether or not other players will continuously play, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can reduce the interest of other players in the pachinko gaming machine 100, and other players can Peeping can be prevented and the player of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can be played for a long time without making the player feel uncomfortable.

  In the present embodiment, after the non-display setting is made, the mode is shifted to the time-saving effect mode regardless of whether the time-saving gaming state or the probability-changing gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect mode for when the non-display setting is made may be provided, and after the non-display setting is made, the mode may be shifted to this effect mode.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the effect by selecting the variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the main control unit 201. For this reason, for example, when the variation pattern for the probability variation gaming state is selected, an effect for the probability variation gaming state is generated even in the time reduction effect mode. It is sufficient if a thing is displayed (because the period during which the effect for the probability variation gaming state is performed is shorter than the period during which the probability variation effect mode is staying).

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, it is judged from other players whether or not consecutive Chang will continue by hiding the jackpot symbol image based on the player operation. It is possible to make the game difficult for a long time without making the player feel uncomfortable by making it difficult to reduce the interest of other players and prevent them from getting noticed by other players.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 101 Game board 104 Image display part 105 1st start opening 106 2nd start opening 109 Big winning opening 201 Main control part 202 Production control part 301 Detection part 302 Big hit lottery part 303 Game state setting part 304 Operation reception part 305 Determination unit 306 Display control unit

Claims (3)

Can take a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state with a higher probability of winning a jackpot than the low-probability gaming state, and advance the game after the jackpot in a gaming state according to the type of winning jackpot In pachinko machines,
Accepting means for accepting an operation from a player of the pachinko gaming machine;
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery for winning one of a plurality of types of jackpots that have different game states that shift after the jackpot,
When the jackpot lottery means by the jackpot lottery means is won, a picture showing the type of the winning jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a “big hit symbol image”) is displayed on the display screen of the pachinko machine according to the operation accepted by the accepting means A determination means for determining whether to display the image on top;
When the determination means determines that the jackpot symbol image is to be displayed, the jackpot symbol image is displayed, and when it is determined not to display the jackpot symbol image, the jackpot symbol image is not displayed. Display control means for
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by comprising:   2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, when the jackpot symbol image is not displayed at a predetermined timing during the jackpot, after the jackpot, a common performance is performed regardless of the gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine according to 1. The pachinko gaming machine has a first effect mode and a second effect mode,
When winning a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “normal winning”) to shift to the low-probability gaming state after the jackpot, after the jackpot, using the first stage mode,
When winning a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “probable hit”) that shifts to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot, if the jackpot symbol image is displayed at a predetermined timing during the jackpot, If the effect is performed using the 2 effect mode and the jackpot symbol image is not displayed at a predetermined timing during the jackpot, the effect is performed using the first effect mode after the jackpot. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

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