JP2011224270A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine further appropriately announcing fraudulence performed by a player.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a fraudulence sensor for detecting fraudulence; a main control part for executing a lottery for a prescribed jackpot and transmitting a command to announce a presentation condition based on the result of the lottery; and a subordinate control part for receiving the command and determining the presentation to be executed for a player based on the presentation condition announced in the command. The main control part sets execution of jackpot expecting presentation for making the player expect the prescribed jackpot as the presentation condition when the fraudulence sensor detects fraudulence.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that enables a player to obtain a large number of prize balls and the like when a predetermined state is reached, and typically relates to a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, there are pachinko gaming machines that detect a player's fraud. For example, a pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 includes a magnetic sensor in the vicinity of a predetermined winning opening, and the magnetic sensor detects magnetism in the vicinity of the predetermined winning opening. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 can detect a player's fraud (so-called magnet goto) using a magnet to guide a game ball to a predetermined winning opening.

  In a conventional pachinko gaming machine that detects cheating as described above, when cheating of a player is detected, the cheating is detected on an image display that sounds an alarm sound or produces a display. There is something that displays a warning.

JP 2010-29391 A

  However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine that detects the fraud as described above, there is a case where an alarm sound for notifying the fraud is generated due to the behavior of a bona fide player (for example, accidental possession of a magnet). It was. In this case, this well-intentioned player may be uncomfortable. In addition, when a malicious player makes a fraudulent act, the malicious player may leave the hall immediately if he / she is notified of the illegality directly by an alarm sound or the like.

  As described above, in conventional pachinko gaming machines, it may not always be possible to properly report fraud.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine (typically a pachinko gaming machine) that can more appropriately notify a player of fraud.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. In addition, the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column show the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention.

  A gaming machine (1) in which a player can obtain a reward when a predetermined win (big win) occurs, and a fraud sensor (118) for detecting a player's fraud, and a lottery related to the predetermined win (Lottery for big hit, small win, presence / absence of probability change, presence / absence of reach, production time lottery) (S3, S57, S58), and a command for notifying the production conditions (see FIG. 13) based on the lottery result is transmitted. (S60) The main control unit (51) and the command are received (YES in S102), and an effect to be performed on the player is determined based on the effect condition notified by the command (S105). (52), and the main control unit is configured to perform a hit expectation effect (see FIG. 4) that causes the player to expect the predetermined hit when the fraud sensor detects the fraud. And the said effect condition (see FIG. 13 (D)).

  Further, the main control unit may execute the hit expectation effect up to a predetermined number of times (S5905) as the effect condition when the cheating sensor detects the cheating.

  The winning expectation effect may be an effect that is executed only when the fraud sensor detects the fraud.

  Further, the main control unit may wait for a predetermined lottery when the fraud sensor detects the fraudulent act (YES in S5901), and execute the winning expectation effect as the effect condition.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine (typically a pachinko gaming machine) that can more appropriately notify a player of illegal acts.

A schematic front view of an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus with which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. The figure for demonstrating an example of the production which makes a player expect a big hit when it is performed in order to notify indirectly that it has detected cheating when a cheating of a player is detected The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed by the game control part 100 of the main control part 51 The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed by the production control part 130 of the sub-control part 52 Functional configuration diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Detailed flowchart of an example of fraud detection processing in step S1 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of an example of the start port switch process in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of an example of special symbol processing in step S5 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of an example of jackpot determination process of step S57 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of an example of the variation pattern selection process in step S58 of FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of the some fluctuation | variation table set stored in ROM102 Detailed flowchart of an example of the change table set switching process in step S59 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of an example of the stop process in step S65 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of an example of the big prize opening process in step S7 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of an example of the big prize opening process in step S7 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of an example of command reception processing in step S15 of FIG.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1. Hereinafter, the schematic configuration and operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball launched from a launching device (not shown) wins a predetermined prize opening. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 5 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 5 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the game board 2 via a hinge (not shown), and is configured to be detachable from the game board 2.

  An image display 6 for displaying various effect images is provided at the center of the game board 2. In the present embodiment, the image display 6 is configured by a liquid crystal display (Liquid Crystal Display) as an example, but may be configured by another display such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. . The image display 6 notifies the player of the result of the jackpot lottery by displaying, for example, a decorative pattern according to the progress of the game by the player, or displays various effect images and information during the jackpot. .

  On the front side of the game board 2, a game area 20 for playing a game with a game ball is provided. When the player grasps the handle 31 and rotates the lever 32 clockwise, the game balls stored in the tray 39 (see FIG. 2) are supplied to the launching device and launched into the game area 20 at predetermined time intervals. The The game board 2 is provided with a guide member (not shown) for guiding a game ball supplied from the launching device, and the game ball is guided to an upper position of the game area 20 by the guide member. The game ball falls downward along the front surface of the game board 2 while changing its moving direction by contacting a game nail or windmill (not shown) arranged in the game area 20.

  In the game area 20, a first start port 21, a second start port 22, and a normal winning port 24 are arranged.

  The first start port 21 and the second start port 22 are arranged in two upper and lower stages at a predetermined interval with the first start port 21 as the upper side of the second start port 22. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 21 or the second start port 22 and wins, a fixed number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out and a big hit lottery is executed. That is, the first start port 21 and the second start port 22 are start winning ports for executing a big hit lottery. In the following description, the jackpot lottery performed when a game ball is won at the first start port 21 is called a first special symbol lottery, and is performed when a game ball is won at the second start port 22. The jackpot lottery may be referred to as a second special symbol lottery, and the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery may be collectively referred to as a special symbol lottery.

  An electric tulip 27 is disposed between the first start port 21 and the second start port 22. The electric tulip 27 has a pair of blade members simulating tulip flowers, and has a posture in which the pair of blade members are closed (see FIG. 1) and a posture in which the pair of blade members are open (not shown). The posture can be changed between. The pair of blade members change their postures by driving an electric solenoid or the like. The approach path of the game ball to the second starting port 22 is closed by the electric tulip 27 and the first starting port 21 in a posture in which the blade member of the electric tulip 27 is closed. And the approach path | route of the game ball to the 2nd starting port 22 is opened by the state which the blade member of the electric tulip 27 opened by winning the normal symbol lottery mentioned later.

  The normal winning opening 24 is a winning opening through which a certain number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out by winning of game balls. Unlike the first start port 21 and the second start port 22, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 24, no lottery is performed.

  A gate 25 is disposed above the normal winning opening 24. When the game ball passes through the gate 25, the game ball is not paid out, but a normal symbol lottery (opening / closing lottery of the electric tulip 27) is performed. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the closing operation after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 27 is kept open for a specified time (for example, 1.8 seconds) is repeated a specified number of times (for example, 3 times). Thus, by winning the normal symbol lottery, the second start opening 22 is temporarily opened, and the game ball can enter the second start opening 22. As a result, the second special symbol lottery can be executed.

  A big prize opening 23 is disposed below the second start opening 22. The special winning opening 23 is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery. A plate for opening and closing the big prize opening 23 is provided at the opening of the big prize opening 23. The special winning opening 23 is normally in a state in which a game ball does not enter because the plate is in a posture to form the same plane as the game board 2. When the special symbol lottery is won and a big hit is made, the upper end side of the plate is tilted (opened) to the front side of the game board 2 and the game ball can enter an open state for a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). This open state is maintained until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, until 10 game balls enter for 30 seconds as an upper limit), and then ends when the plate is closed. Note that, for example, 13 prize balls are paid out every time one game ball is awarded to the big prize opening 23. Therefore, the player can aim a large amount of game balls by aiming at the big prize opening 23 during the big hit. You can enjoy a jackpot game where you can get a prize ball.

  A discharge port 26 is provided below the special winning port 23. A game ball that has not entered any of the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, or the normal winning port 24 is discharged out of the game area 20 through the discharge port 26.

  A board lamp 8 and a movable accessory 7 used for various effects are arranged at a position close to the image display 6 on the front surface of the game board 2. The board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game by the player, thereby performing various effects by light. The movable accessory 7 performs various effects accompanied by movement by rotating with respect to the game board 2 while emitting light, for example.

  On the outside of the game area 20 in the game board 2, the display 4 is arranged. The display 4 displays information on the result of the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery described above, and the number of holds of these lotteries. Although not shown, the display 4 is a first special symbol display that displays the result of the first special symbol lottery by displaying the special symbol variably in response to the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 21. The first special symbol hold indicator that displays the number of holds of one special symbol lottery, the special symbol is variably displayed in response to the winning of a game ball to the second start port 22, and the result of the second special symbol lottery is displayed. 2 special symbol display, 2nd special symbol hold indicator that displays the number of second special symbol lottery hold, the normal symbol variably displayed when the game ball has passed the gate 25, the result of the normal symbol lottery A normal symbol display to display, a normal symbol hold indicator to display the number of normal symbol lottery hold, and a gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state and a short-time gaming state) at the time of power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Consists of indicator That.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the frame member 5 includes a stop button 33, an eject button 34, a speaker 35, a frame lamp 36, an effect button 37, an effect key 38, in addition to the handle 31 and the lever 32 described above. And a dish 39 are provided.

  The tray 39 is provided so as to protrude from the frame member 5 to the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and temporarily stores the game balls supplied to the above-described launching device. The game balls (prize balls) paid out as described above are discharged to the tray 39. When the player holds the handle 31 and rotates the lever 32 clockwise, the game balls stored in the tray 39 are supplied to the launching device and launched into the game area 20. The take-out button 34 is provided on the front surface in the vicinity of the position where the dish 39 is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 34, a part of the lower surface of the tray 39 is opened, and the game balls accumulated on the tray 39 can be dropped into a box (not shown) disposed below the tray 39.

  The stop button 33 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 31. When the player presses the stop button 33 while the handle 31 is rotated clockwise, the launch of the game ball is temporarily stopped. The player can make a so-called stop by operating the stop button 33.

  The effect button 37 is provided on the upper surface of the plate 39. The effect key 38 includes a center key and a plurality of (four in this embodiment) peripheral keys arranged around the center key, and is provided adjacent to the effect button 37. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined effect is performed in response to the player pressing the effect button 37 or the effect key 38 at a predetermined timing.

  The speaker 35 outputs music, sound, sound effects, etc. to produce an effect by sound, and the frame lamp 36 produces effects by light such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern, changing a light emission color, changing a light irradiation direction, etc. I do.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is arranged in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls to be paid out as prize balls. This control device has a main board constituting the main control unit 51 and a sub board constituting the sub control unit 52. The main board is a game control board that functions as a game control unit 100 for controlling execution of special symbol lottery and processing for transmitting a command based on the lottery result to the sub-control unit 52 side, and payout for controlling the payout of prize balls. A payout control board functioning as the control unit 120. On the other hand, the sub-board is an effect control board that functions as an effect control unit 130 that comprehensively controls the effect based on a command transmitted from the game control unit 100, and an image sound control unit 140 that controls the effect based on images and sounds. And a lamp control board that functions as a lamp control unit 150 that controls effects by various lamps (frame lamp 36 and panel lamp 8) and movable accessory 7.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the main control unit 51 includes the game control unit 100 and the payout control unit 120, and the sub control unit 52 includes the effect control unit 130, the image sound control unit 140, and the lamp control unit 150.

  The game control unit 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. Based on the program stored in the ROM 102, the CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to the number of payout balls such as internal lottery and winning determination. In addition to the above program, the ROM 102 stores the maximum number of holdings Umax1 for the first special symbol lottery, the maximum number of holdings Umax2 for the second special symbol lottery, a random number (winning value) used for the special symbol lottery, and each round in the jackpot The maximum number of game balls Cmax that defines the timing at which the special winning opening 23 is closed at the time, the setting of the special symbol variation time, the determination of the type of performance (effect conditions) executed by the sub-control unit 52, etc. A variation table set, a set time indicating execution periods of various effects, and the like are stored. The RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 101 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing or the like. In the RAM 103, game state information (typically information by a flag) indicating the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (normal game state, jackpot game state, time-short game state, time-change probability game state, etc.), first special symbol Lottery hold number U1, second special symbol lottery hold number U2, various random numbers acquired at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 21 or the second start port 22, one big winning port 23 in one round The number of game balls C won and the number of rounds R in the big hit are temporarily stored. Hereinafter, main functions of the game control unit 100 will be described.

  The game control unit 100 executes a first special symbol lottery when a game ball wins the first start port 21 and executes a second special symbol lottery when a game ball wins the second start port 22. Then, commands corresponding to these lottery results and the like are transmitted to the effect control unit 130.

  The game control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade member of the electric tulip 27 is in the open state, the number of times the blade member is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval from when the blade member is closed until it is next opened. In addition, the game control unit 100 holds the number U1 of the first special symbol lottery hold due to the game ball winning the first start port 21, and the second special symbol lottery due to the game ball winning the second start port 22. The number of holdings U2, the number of holdings of the normal symbol lottery due to the game ball passing through the gate 25, and the like are managed.

  The game control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 23 according to the result of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery. For example, the plate of the big prize opening 23 protrudes and tilts until a predetermined condition (for example, 30 seconds have passed since the big prize opening 23 opens or ten game balls win the big prize opening 23) is satisfied. Control is performed so that the round in which the winning opening 23 is kept open is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). In addition, the game control unit 100 controls an interval period from when the special winning opening 23 is closed until it is opened in the next round.

  When a game ball is won in the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24, the game control unit 100 is predetermined per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 120 is instructed to pay out game balls so as to pay out a number of prize balls. For example, the game control unit 100 has four prize balls when one game ball is won at the first start port 21 or the second start port 22, and 13 prize balls when one game ball is won at the big prize port 23. Then, when one game ball wins the normal winning opening 24, a command is transmitted to the payout control unit 120 so as to pay out 10 winning balls. Note that even if the game control unit 100 detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 25, the game control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 120 to pay out a prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 120 pays out a prize ball in accordance with an instruction from the game control unit 100, information regarding the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 120 is sent to the game control unit 100. Then, the game control unit 100 manages the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 120.

  The game control unit 100 detects an illegal act of the player. And the game control part 100 is a fluctuation table used for the setting of the special symbol fluctuation time, the determination of the kind of effect (effect condition) executed by the sub-control part 52, etc., when the player's cheating is detected. The set is switched to a variation table set for notifying that an illegal act has been detected. This process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  In order to realize the above functions, the game control unit 100 includes a first start port switch (SW) 111, a second start port switch (SW) 112, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, a gate switch (SW) 114, a large A winning port switch (SW) 115, a large winning port opening / closing part 116, a normal winning port switch (SW) 117, and an unauthorized sensor 118 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 21 and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 22 and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 is made of, for example, an electric solenoid, and opens / closes the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 27 according to the control of the game control unit 100 when the normal symbol lottery is won. The gate switch 114 detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 25 and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 115 detects that a game ball has won the big prize opening 23 and sends the detection signal to the game control unit 100. The special winning opening / closing unit 116 is composed of, for example, an electric solenoid, and opens / closes the special winning opening 23 according to the control of the game control unit 100 when a special symbol lottery is won. The normal winning port switch 117 detects that a game ball has won the normal winning port 24 and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The fraud sensor 118 detects fraudulent acts performed by the player on the pachinko gaming machine 1 and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  Here, the fraud sensor 118 is a sensor that detects at least one of all frauds that the player performs on the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the fraud sensor 118 is a magnetic sensor that detects a player's fraud (so-called magnet goto) using a magnet to guide a game ball to a predetermined winning opening (for example, the first start opening 21). In this case, the unauthorized sensor 118 is disposed, for example, around a predetermined winning opening (for example, the first start opening 21). Further, for example, the fraud sensor 118 is an impact sensor that detects an illegal act of a player who tries to obtain a prize ball by improperly operating the main control unit 51 or the like by giving an impact to the pachinko gaming machine 1. is there. In this case, the fraud sensor 118 is fixed to the frame member 5, for example. The impact sensor is typically an acceleration sensor that detects acceleration. Further, for example, the fraud sensor 118 illegally obtains a prize ball by inserting a foreign object (such as a wire) into the pachinko gaming machine 1 and guiding the game ball in the game area 20 or prying out the big prize opening 23. It is a sensor that detects an illegal act of a player who is trying to do so. In this case, the fraud sensor 118 is disposed in a portion where the player may insert a foreign object (typically, a portion for paying out a prize ball to the plate 39). Further, for example, the fraud sensor 118 detects a fraudulent act of a player who tries to obtain a prize ball by operating the main control unit 51 or the like by irradiating the pachinko gaming machine 1 with a strong radio wave. It is a sensor. In addition, for example, the fraud sensor 118 is a current sensor that detects a fraudulent act of a player who tries to obtain a prize ball illegally by causing the main control unit 51 or the like to malfunction by passing a current through the pachinko gaming machine 1. .

  Further, the display 4 is connected to the game control unit 100. The game control unit 100 causes the first special symbol display of the display 4 to display the result of the first special symbol lottery started by winning the game ball in the first starting port 21. The game control unit 100 causes the first special symbol hold display of the display 4 to display the number of hold of the first special symbol lottery. The game control unit 100 causes the second special symbol display of the display 4 to display the result of the second special symbol lottery started by winning the game ball in the second starting port 22. The game control unit 100 causes the second special symbol holding display of the display 4 to display the number of holdings of the second special symbol lottery. The game control unit 100 causes the normal symbol display of the display 4 to display the result of the normal symbol lottery started by passing the game ball to the gate 25. The game control unit 100 causes the normal symbol holding display of the display 4 to display the number of holdings of the normal symbol lottery. The game control unit 100 displays the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the gaming state display of the display unit 4.

  The payout control unit 120 includes a CPU 121, a ROM 122, and a RAM 123. Based on the program stored in the ROM 122, the CPU 121 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the payout of prize balls. The RAM 123 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 121 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing.

  The payout control unit 120 receives a command from the game control unit 100 instructing the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won. Then, the payout control unit 120 controls the payout motor 125 so as to pay out the award balls in the number specified by the command. Here, the payout motor 125 is a drive motor that sends the game ball from the ball tank disposed on the back side of the game board 2 to the tray 39.

  In addition to the payout motor 125, a payout detection unit 126, a ball detection unit 127, and a full tank detection unit 128 are connected to the payout control unit 120. The payout detection unit 126 detects the number of prize balls paid out from the ball tank to the tray 39 by the payout motor 125. The presence / absence detection unit 127 detects the presence or absence of a game ball in the ball tank. The full tank detection unit 128 detects that the tray 39 has become full with game balls or prize balls dispensed from the ball tank supplied to the launching device. Then, the payout control unit 120 executes a predetermined process according to the detection results of the payout detection unit 126, the ball presence detection unit 127, and the full tank detection unit 128.

  The effect control unit 130 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. The CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the presentation based on the program and various data stored in the ROM 132. The RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 131 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 is used to measure the current date and time or to measure time (period).

  The production control unit 130 comprehensively controls the production performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on various commands sent from the game control unit 100. Specifically, the production control unit 130 sets the production content based on the command received from the game control unit 100, and sends a command for instructing execution of the production of the set production content to the image sound control unit 140 or the lamp control unit. 150.

  Here, when the game control unit 100 detects an illegal act of the player, the effect control unit 130 displays a characteristic effect which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 150.

  The image sound control unit 140 includes a CPU 141, a ROM 142, and a RAM 143. Based on the program stored in the ROM 142, the CPU 141 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the image and sound representing the content of the effect. In addition to the above programs, the ROM 142 stores image data of various images displayed during the game on the image display 6 and acoustic data such as music, sound, and sound effects output from the speaker 35. . The RAM 143 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 141 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The image sound control unit 140 controls the image displayed on the image display 6 and the sound output from the speaker 35 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 130. Specifically, the CPU 141 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 130 from the image data and the sound data stored in the ROM 142. Then, the CPU 141 performs image processing using the read image data, and causes the image display 6 to display an image corresponding to the image data after the image processing. Further, the CPU 141 performs sound processing using the read sound data, and causes the speaker 35 to output sound corresponding to the sound data after the sound processing.

  The lamp control unit 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. The CPU 151 performs calculation processing when controlling the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the movable accessory 7. The ROM 152 stores programs executed by the CPU 151 and various data. The RAM 152 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area for data processing or the like.

  The lamp control unit 150 controls lighting, blinking, emission color, and the like of the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the movable accessory 7 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 130. Specifically, the ROM 152 of the lamp control unit 150 stores lighting (and blinking) pattern data on the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the movable accessory 7 according to the content of the effect set in the effect control unit 130. Light emission color pattern data (light emission pattern data) is stored. The CPU 151 selects and reads out the pattern data stored in the ROM 152 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 130. The CPU 151 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the movable accessory 7 based on the read pattern data.

  The lamp control unit 150 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 130. Specifically, the ROM 152 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 7 corresponding to the content of the effect set in the effect control unit 130. CPU 151 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in ROM 152 corresponding to the command sent from effect control unit 130. Then, the CPU 151 outputs a pulse signal corresponding to the read operation pattern data to a drive circuit (not shown). As a result, an excitation signal corresponding to the pulse signal is output from the drive circuit to the stepping motor connected to the movable accessory 7 and the movement of the movable accessory 7 is controlled.

[Production performed when cheating is detected]
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect that causes a player to expect a jackpot to be indirectly notified that fraud has been detected when a cheating of the player is detected. is there. When a player's cheating is detected in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as a variation effect of the decorative symbol performed for the player from the time of winning the next in the special symbol lottery (the time of the next jackpot or small win) Then, an effect that causes the player to expect a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot expectation effect) is continuously executed. For example, when a player's cheating is detected, as shown in FIG. 4 (a), a display in which the player expects to win a jackpot is performed, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4 (b). The jackpot expectation effect where the decorative design fluctuates is performed. Here, in conjunction with the display of the jackpot expected effect by the image display 6, effects such as sound and light may be performed by the speaker 35, the panel lamp 8, the movable accessory 7, and the like. The jackpot expectation effect that is executed when a player's cheating is detected may be referred to as a fraud effect below.

  Then, when a player's cheating is detected in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined number (for example, 50 times) of decorative symbol variation effects executed after the next winning in the special symbol lottery is continuously a big hit It is expected production. From this, when a player's cheating is detected in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the jackpot expectation effect is executed with an unnaturally high frequency.

  Here, the jackpot expectation effect is relatively likely to win the jackpot lottery except for the case where this effect is executed to notify that fraud has been detected as described above (for example, In this case, the effect is executed when the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is 25% or more. In other words, the jackpot expectation effect is a so-called “hot effect”.

  For this reason, when an illegal act of a player is detected in the pachinko gaming machine 1, attention from surrounding players, hall clerk, and the like is gathered by the unnatural frequent execution of the jackpot expectation effect described above. . As a result, the hall clerk can know the occurrence of fraud. In addition, from this, the hall clerk receives a notification from the players around the pachinko gaming machine 1 that the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the fraud has been detected is malfunctioning, and indirectly Can be known. As described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 detects a player's cheating, it does not directly report the occurrence of the cheating by an alarm sound or the like as in the prior art, but it is an unnatural many of the jackpot expectation effects. The occurrence of fraud is indirectly notified to the surroundings by executing the frequency. As a result of this, the pachinko gaming machine 1 indirectly notifies as described above even when it is informed of an illegal act due to, for example, a benign player's behavior (accidental possession of a magnet, etc.). It is possible to avoid discomforting this good-willed player. Also, as a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 attracts the attention of surrounding players and hall clerk as described above when, for example, a malicious player cheats. Can not continue. In addition, if this malicious player continues cheating without leaving the hall immediately because the notification is made indirectly as described above, the misconduct was discovered by this notice. The possibility of this malicious player being secured by the hall clerk will increase.

  Hereinafter, a process performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in order to realize control for performing the above-described indirect notification of occurrence of illegal acts (frequent execution of the jackpot expected effect) will be described.

[Main operation of main control unit]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the game control unit 100 of the main control unit 51. The timer interrupt process performed in the game control unit 100 will be described below with reference to FIG. The game control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 5 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation excluding special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed by the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 5 and subsequent figures is executed by the CPU 101 itself or in accordance with a command issued by the CPU 101 based on a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, in step S1, the game control unit 100 detects a player's fraud and turns on a fraud detection flag. The fraud detection flag is a flag indicating whether or not fraudulent activity has been detected, and indicates that fraud has been detected depending on the ON state. Details of the fraud detection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S2, the game control unit 100 executes random number update processing for updating various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers. Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol lottery is won or lost, and the type of winning (big hit or small hit) is won (that is, the special symbol lottery is performed). The jackpot random number is used in the process of step S5701 in FIG. The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (ordinary jackpot or jackpot with certainty) when the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery. The design random number is used in the process of step S5703 in FIG. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost. The reach random number is used in the process of step S5805 of FIG. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation time of the special symbol and the execution time of the effect accompanied by the decoration symbol variation performed during the variation of the special symbol. The variation pattern random number is used in the process of step S5808 of FIG. In the random number update process in step S2, the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the like are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Each lottery is performed in the start port switch (SW) process in step S3 and the gate switch (SW) process in step S4, and each random number is acquired. Then, the special symbol process in step S5 and the normal symbol in step S6 described later. Used in processing. The counter that performs the process of step S2 is typically a loop counter, and returns to the minimum value 0 again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the big hit random number).

  Next, in step S3, the game control unit 100 monitors the state of the first start port switch 111 and the second start port switch 112, and when either switch is turned on (the first start port switch 111 or When the detection signal is output from the second start port switch 112), the start port switch performs processing related to the number of holdings U1 for the first special symbol lottery, the number of holdings U2 for the second special symbol lottery, and processing for obtaining various random numbers. Execute the process. Details of the start port switch process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S4, the game control unit 100 monitors the state of the gate switch 114, and when the gate switch 114 is turned on (when the detection signal is output from the gate switch 114), the normal symbol lottery is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value, and if it is determined that the number of holds is less than the upper limit value, a gate switch process for acquiring a random number used in the normal symbol process in step S6 described later is executed.

  Next, in step S5, the game control unit 100 executes the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery and displays the stop symbols indicating the lottery results after the special symbols are variably displayed on the display 4. Or a special symbol process for transmitting various commands to the effect control unit 130 is executed. This special symbol process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S6, the game control unit 100 executes a normal symbol process for determining whether or not the random number acquired in the gate switch process in step S4 matches a predetermined hit random number. Then, the game control unit 100 displays the normal symbol indicating the result of the determination process after the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the normal symbol display of the display unit 4.

  Next, in step S7, when the game control unit 100 wins the special symbol lottery and is in the big hit or the small hit, the big winning opening opening and closing unit 116 according to each state of the big hit or the small hit. To control the opening / closing operation of the special prize opening 23 or to execute a special prize opening process for transmitting a command to the effect control unit 130. This special winning opening process will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.

  Next, in step S8, the game control unit 100 performs an electric tulip process for operating the electric tulip 27 when the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display by the normal symbol process in step S6 is a predetermined winning symbol. Execute. When the electric tulip 27 is operated, a game ball can be won at the second start port 22, and when the game ball wins at the second start port 22, the second special symbol lottery is performed. .

  Next, in step S9, the game control unit 100 executes a winning ball process for managing the winning number of gaming balls and controlling the payout of the winning ball according to the winning number.

  Next, in step S10, the game control unit 100 determines various commands set in the RAM 103 by the fraud detection process in step S1, the special symbol process in step S5, the big prize opening process in step S7, the prize ball process in step S9, and the like. And an output process for outputting information necessary for the production to the production control unit 130 or the payout control unit 120.

[Main operations of sub-control unit]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a timer interruption process performed by the effect control unit 130 of the sub control unit 52. Below, the timer interruption process performed in the production | presentation control part 130 based on the command transmitted from the main control part 51 by FIG.5 S10 (output process) of FIG. 5 is demonstrated. The effect control unit 130 repeats a series of processes shown in FIG. 6 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds), similarly to the timer interruption process (see FIG. 5) performed by the game control unit 100 of the main control unit 51. Execute. Note that the processing performed by the effect control unit 130 described based on the flowcharts in FIG. 6 and the subsequent steps is performed by the CPU 131 itself or according to a command issued by the CPU 131 based on a program stored in the ROM 132.

  First, in step S <b> 15, the effect control unit 130 receives a command transmitted from the command transmission unit 110, and performs a command reception process for setting a command instructing execution of an effect based on the received command in the RAM 133. If a fraudulent act is detected by the fraud detection process in step S1 of FIG. 5, the jackpot expectation effect (draft effect) described with reference to FIG. 4 is executed as a decoration design variation effect in step S15. A command instructing this is set in the RAM 133. Details of this command reception processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S <b> 16, the effect control unit 130 performs effect button processing for realizing an effect on the effect based on the operation input of the effect button 37 or the effect key 38 by the player.

  Next, in step S17, the effect control unit 130 performs command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the RAM 133 in the command reception processing in step S15 to the image sound control unit 140 or the lamp control unit 150. By performing this command transmission process, the image sound control unit 140 is instructed to perform an effect such as image display on the image display 6 or sound output from the speaker 35, and the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 are turned on. The lamp control unit 150 is instructed to execute an effect by the operation of the movable accessory 7 or the like.

[Functional configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
FIG. 7 is a functional configuration diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Hereinafter, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 functionally includes fraud detection means 104, winning prize detection means 105, random number acquisition means 106, special symbol processing means 107, and special winning opening control means 108. And a transmission control means 109 and a command transmission means 110. On the other hand, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 functionally includes command receiving means 135 and effect control means 136. In FIG. 7, functional components that are less relevant to the present invention are omitted.

  The CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 executes the program stored in the ROM 102 to thereby execute the fraud detection means 104, the winning detection means 105, the random number acquisition means 106, the special symbol processing means 107, and the big prize opening control. Means 108, transmission control means 109, and command transmission means 110. Further, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 functions as a command receiving unit 135 and an effect control unit 136 by executing a program stored in the ROM 132.

  The fraud detection unit 104 performs the fraud detection process in step S1 of FIG.

  The winning detection means 105 detects the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 21 based on the detection signal output from the first starting port switch 111. Similarly, the winning detection means 105 detects the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 22 based on the detection signal output from the second starting port switch 112.

  The random number acquisition unit 106 performs the random number update process in step S2 of FIG. Specifically, the random number acquisition means 106 counts a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, etc., as described in step S2 of FIG. For example, regarding the jackpot random number, when the probability of winning the jackpot of the special symbol lottery is set to 1/300, the random number obtaining unit 106 updates the random number in step S1 of FIG. 5 while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. The process is executed to count up one by one between 0 and 299. After the count value reaches 299, the count up is performed again from zero. Then, the random number acquisition means 106 acquires the count value at the time when the winning detection means 105 detects that the game ball has won the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22 as a big hit random number used for the special symbol lottery. To do. Symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers are obtained in the same manner. The random number acquired by the random number acquisition means 106 varies depending on the timing at which the game ball wins the first start port 21 or the second start port 22 because the above-described count-up is performed. The random number acquired by the random number acquisition unit 106 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 103.

  The special symbol processing means 107 executes the special symbol processing in step S5 of FIG. 5 using the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means 106. Here, as will be described later in the variation table set switching process of step S59 in FIG. 10, the special symbol processing means 107 waits for the winning of the special symbol lottery when the fraud detection means detects the player's fraud. The variation table set to be used is switched to the variation table set for fraud notification for causing the effect control means 136 to continuously execute the jackpot expectation effect (draft effect).

  The special winning opening control means 108 executes the special winning opening process of step S7 of FIG. 5 executed when the special symbol processing means 107 determines that the special symbol lottery is won.

  The command transmission unit 110 executes the output process of step S10 in FIG.

  The transmission control unit 109 controls command transmission by the command transmission unit 110. Specifically, the transmission control unit 109 sets each command transmitted by the command transmission unit 110 in the RAM 103 and instructs the command transmission unit 110 to transmit a command.

  The command receiving unit 135 performs a process of receiving the command transmitted from the command transmitting unit 110 in the command receiving process of step S15 in FIG.

  The effect control unit 136 sets a command instructing execution of the effect corresponding to each command received by the command receiving unit 135 in the RAM 133 in the command receiving process of step S15 of FIG. Here, as will be described later in steps S104 and S105 in FIG. 18, the production control means 136 is accompanied by fluctuations in the decorative symbols after the winning of the special symbol lottery when the cheating detection means detects the player's cheating act. As a command for instructing the execution of the effect, a command for instructing the execution of the jackpot expected effect (the effect at the time of fraud) described with reference to FIG. 4 is set in the RAM 133.

  Hereinafter, details of main operations of the main control unit 51 and the sub control unit 52 described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6 will be described in association with the functional configuration illustrated in FIG. 7.

[Injustice detection processing]
FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart of an example of the fraud detection process in step S1 of FIG. Hereinafter, the fraud detection process in step S1 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S11, the fraud detector 104 determines whether the fraud sensor 118 has detected a player's fraud based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from the fraud sensor 118. If it is determined that an illegal act has been detected (YES in step S11), the process proceeds to step S12. On the other hand, if it is not determined that an illegal act has been detected (NO in step S11), the process proceeds to step S2 (random number update process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 12, the fraud detection unit 104 turns on the fraud detection flag stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2 (random number update process) in FIG.

[Start-up switch processing]
FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart of an example of the start port switch process in step S3 of FIG. Hereinafter, the start port switch process in step S3 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S31, the winning detection means 105 wins a game ball in the first starting port 21 based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from the first starting port switch 111, and the first starting port switch 111 is turned on. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that first start port switch 111 is turned on (YES in step S31), the process proceeds to step S32. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is not ON (NO in step S31), the process proceeds to step S35.

  In step S <b> 32, the random number obtaining unit 106 reads the upper limit value Umax <b> 1 (the number “4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol lottery from the ROM 102 and stores the first special symbol lottery pending number stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether U1 is less than the upper limit value Umax1. If it is determined that the number of holds U1 is less than the upper limit value Umax1 (YES in step S32), the process proceeds to step S33. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holds U1 is not less than the upper limit value Umax1 (NO in step S32), the process proceeds to step S35.

  In step S33, the random number acquisition unit 106 rewrites the value of the holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding 1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S34.

  In step S34, the random number acquisition means 106 acquires a random number (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the first special symbol lottery or the like, and associates it with the value of the current hold number U1. And stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S35.

  In step S35, the winning detection means 105 determines whether a game ball has won the second starting port 22 and the second starting port switch 112 is turned on based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from the second starting port switch 112. Determine whether. If it is determined that second start port switch 112 is turned on (YES in step S35), the process proceeds to step S36. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is not ON (NO in step S35), the process proceeds to step S4 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S 36, the random number obtaining unit 106 reads the upper limit value Umax 2 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the number of second special symbol lotteries held from the ROM 102, and the number of second special symbol lottery held stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether U2 is less than the upper limit value Umax2. If it is determined that the number of holds U2 is less than the upper limit value Umax2 (YES in step S36), the process proceeds to step S37. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holds U2 is not less than the upper limit value Umax2 (NO in step S36), the process proceeds to step S4 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S37, the random number acquisition unit 106 rewrites the value of the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding 1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S38.

  In step S38, the random number acquisition means 106 acquires a random number (a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number) used for the second special symbol lottery or the like, and associates it with the value of the current pending number U2. And stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4 (gate switch process) in FIG.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 10 is a detailed flowchart of an example of the special symbol process in step S5 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special symbol process in step S5 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S51, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit or a small hit based on information stored in the RAM 103. Here, in this embodiment, the big win is a win generated by winning a special symbol lottery, and the big winning opening 23 is a relatively long time (in this embodiment, 10 game balls won or 30 seconds). The player can win a large number of prize balls by being released a predetermined number of times (in the present embodiment, 15 times) until the earlier progress. In this embodiment, the small win is a win generated by winning a special symbol lottery, and the big winning opening 23 is a predetermined number of times (0.1 seconds in this embodiment) (this embodiment). Therefore, the game ball rarely wins the big prize opening 23, and in principle, the player cannot win the prize ball. When it is determined that the big hit or the small hit is being made (YES in step S51), the special symbol processing is terminated without starting the special symbol variation display or the like, and the processing is performed in step S6 (ordinary symbol processing) in FIG. Move. On the other hand, when it is determined that neither the big hit or the small hit is made (NO in step S51), the process proceeds to step S52.

  In step S52, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display or the second special symbol display of the display unit 4 is being performed. If it is determined that special symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (YES in step S52), the process proceeds to step S62. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in step S52), the process proceeds to step S53.

  In step S53, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not the number of holdings U2 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (whether or not the second special symbol lottery is held). If it is determined that the holding number U2 is 1 or more (YES in step S53), the process proceeds to step S54. On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold number U2 is not 1 or more (NO in step S53), the process proceeds to step S55.

  In step S54, the special symbol processing means 107 rewrites the hold count U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S57.

  On the other hand, in step S55, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not the holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (whether or not the first special symbol lottery is held). If it is determined that the holding number U1 is 1 or more (YES in step S55), the process proceeds to step S56. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of holdings U1 is not 1 or more (NO in step S55), the special symbol process is terminated without starting the special symbol variation display or the like, and the process is step S6 (ordinary symbol in FIG. 5). Move to (Process).

  In step S56, the special symbol processing means 107 rewrites the hold number U1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S57.

  In step S57, the special symbol processing means 107 executes a jackpot determination process. FIG. 11 is a detailed flowchart of an example of the jackpot determination process in step S57 of FIG. The details of the jackpot determination process in step S57 of FIG. 10 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5701, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. Specifically, when the special symbol processing means 107 executes the processing of step S5701 following the processing of step S54 of FIG. 10, the special ball processing means 107 is triggered by the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 22 in step S38 of FIG. Whether or not the result of the second special symbol lottery is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step (2) is read from the RAM 103 and the jackpot random number matches the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Determine whether. On the other hand, when the process of step S5701 is executed subsequent to the process of step S56 of FIG. 10, the special symbol processing means 107 is triggered by the process of step S34 of FIG. 9 triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first start port 21. The acquired jackpot random number is read from the RAM 103, and it is determined whether or not the result of the first special symbol lottery is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number matches the winning value stored in the ROM 102 To do. If it is determined that the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit (YES in step S5701), the process proceeds to step S5703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the special symbol lottery is not a big hit (NO in step S5701), the process proceeds to step S5702.

  In step S5702, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a small hit. Specifically, when executing the process of step S5702 following the process of step S54 of FIG. 10, the special symbol processing means 107 is triggered by the winning of a game ball at the second starting port 22, step S38 of FIG. The jackpot random number obtained in the above process is read from the RAM 103, and the result of the second special symbol lottery is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number matches the winning value stored in the ROM 102. It is determined whether or not. On the other hand, when executing the process of step S5702 following the process of step S56 of FIG. 10, the special symbol processing means 107 is triggered by the process of step S34 of FIG. Whether or not the result of the first special symbol lottery is a jackpot based on whether or not the acquired jackpot random number is read from the RAM 103 and the jackpot random number matches the winning value of the jackpot stored in the ROM 102 Determine. If it is determined that the special symbol lottery result is a small hit (YES in step S5702), the process proceeds to step S5705. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol lottery is not a small hit (that is, in the case of a loss; NO in step S5701), the process proceeds to step S5704.

  In step S5704, the special symbol processing unit 107 sets a lost symbol indicating that the special symbol lottery has been lost in the RAM 103 as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S58 (variation pattern selection process) in FIG.

  In step S5705, the special symbol processing means 107 sets a small hit symbol representing that the special symbol lottery is won in the RAM 103 as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S58 (variation pattern selection process) in FIG.

  In step S5703, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not the type of jackpot is a jackpot with certainty. Specifically, when executing the process of step S5703 subsequent to the process of step S54 of FIG. 10, the special symbol processing means 107 is triggered by the winning of a game ball at the second start port 22, step S38 of FIG. The design random number acquired by the process is read from the RAM 103. If the symbol random number matches the symbol random number assigned to the jackpot with probability variation stored in the ROM 102, it is determined that the current jackpot is a jackpot with probability variation, and the symbol random number is stored in the ROM 102. If it matches the symbol random number assigned to the normal jackpot, it is determined that the current jackpot is a normal jackpot without probability change. In addition, when the special symbol processing unit 107 executes the process of step S5703 following the process of step S56 of FIG. 10, the special symbol processing unit 107 performs the process of step S34 of FIG. The acquired symbol random number is read from the RAM 103. If the symbol random number matches the symbol random number assigned to the jackpot with probability variation stored in the ROM 102, it is determined that the current jackpot is a jackpot with probability variation, and the symbol random number is stored in the ROM 102. If it matches the symbol random number assigned to the normal jackpot, it is determined that the current jackpot is a normal jackpot without probability change. If it is determined that the jackpot is with certainty (YES in step S5703), the process proceeds to step S5707. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a normal big hit (NO in step S5703), the process proceeds to step S5706.

  Here, in this embodiment, the types of jackpots are, for example, two types of jackpots with normal jackpots and certain jackpots with certainty. In this embodiment, the normal jackpot means that the winning probability of the special symbol lottery becomes a normal value (for example, 1/300) after the jackpot ends, and the time interval between the special symbol lottery and the special symbol variation is a predetermined number of times than usual. This is a big hit that is shortened (up to 100 times in this embodiment). In this embodiment, the jackpot with probability change is a jackpot that results in a probability value (for example, 1/30) that the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is higher than usual after the jackpot ends, and the time is short.

  In step S5706, the special symbol processing means 107 sets a normal jackpot symbol representing a normal jackpot in the RAM 103 as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S58 (variation pattern selection process) in FIG.

  In step S5707, the special symbol processing means 107 sets a probability variation jackpot symbol representing a jackpot with probability variation in the RAM 103 as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S58 (variation pattern selection process) in FIG.

  This is the end of the jackpot determination process in step S57 of FIG.

  Next, in step S58 of FIG. 10, the special symbol processing means 107 executes a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 12 is a detailed flowchart of an example of the variation pattern selection process in step S58 of FIG. Details of the variation pattern selection process in step S58 of FIG. 10 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5801, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not a big hit (a big hit with certain change or a normal big hit) is made in the big hit determination processing in step S57 of FIG. If it is determined that a big hit has occurred (YES in step S5801), the process proceeds to step S5803. On the other hand, if it is determined that no big hit is made (NO in step S5801), the process proceeds to step S5802.

  In step S5803, the special symbol processing unit 107 sets the variation set in the RAM 103 as a target of use by the variation table set switching processing in step S59 of FIG. 10 described later, among a plurality of variation table sets described later with reference to FIG. The jackpot variation table included in the table set is set as the variation table to be used. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5808.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of a plurality of variation table sets stored in the ROM 102. Hereinafter, the variation table set, the variation table, and the variation pattern will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, the ROM 102 includes a normal variation table set shown in (A), a time-variation variation table set shown in (B), a time-variable probability variation variation table set shown in (C), ( The fraud notification variation table set shown in D) is stored. As shown in (A) to (D), the variation table set is composed of a variation table for big hits, a variation table for small hits, a variation table for reach with loss, and a variation table for loss without reach. In the variation table set shown in (A) to (C), the variation table for big hit is a variation table used when a big win is made in the special symbol lottery, and the variation table for small hit is a small hit in the special symbol lottery. Fluctuation table for reach with reach is a variation table used when losing with special symbol lottery and performing reach, and fluctuation table for lose without reach is a special symbol lottery. It is a fluctuation table used when a lose effect is not performed. On the other hand, in the fraud notification variation table set shown in (D), the big hit variation table is a variation table used when a big win is made in the special symbol lottery, and the small hit variation table is a small hit in the special symbol lottery. The variation table for reach with loss and the variation table for loss without reach are both variation tables used when performing a reach effect with a special symbol lottery. Each variation table consists of at least one variation pattern. Each variation pattern includes a variation pattern type and a variation time of a special symbol displayed on the display 4. The variation time of the special symbol corresponds to the execution time of the effect accompanied by the variation of the decoration symbol executed by the control of the effect control unit 130. Each variation pattern is associated with a predetermined random value (not shown) of the variation pattern random number. This will be specifically described below.

  First, in the normal variation table set shown in (A), the jackpot variation table is a jackpot type with a special symbol variation time of 30 seconds and a jackpot type with a special symbol variation time of 20 seconds. It consists of a fluctuation pattern and a jackpot type fluctuation pattern with a special symbol fluctuation time of 15 seconds. In the normal variation table set shown in (A), the small hit variation table is a small hit type with a special symbol variation time of 30 seconds, and a small hit type with a special symbol variation time. It consists of a variation pattern of 20 seconds and a variation pattern of a small hit type and a special symbol variation time of 15 seconds. Further, in the normal variation table set shown in (A), the variation table for reach with loss is a variation type with reach and a special symbol variation time of 30 seconds, and a special pattern variation with reach and a loss type. The variation pattern includes a variation pattern with a variation time of 20 seconds and a variation pattern with a reach and a special symbol variation time of 15 seconds. In the normal variation table set shown in (A), the non-reach loss variation table is a non-reach loss type and includes a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 8 seconds.

  The time-variation variation table set shown in (B) and the time-variable probability variation variation table set shown in (C) are also the same as the normal variation table set shown in (A) described above, and the description thereof will be omitted. However, as shown in FIG. 13, the non-reach variation table included in the short-time variation table set shown in (B) and the short-time accuracy variation table set shown in (C) is a non-reach type. The special symbol variation time is a relatively short variation pattern of 2 seconds. This realizes a so-called time-saving state in which the execution interval of the special symbol lottery is shortened.

  In the fraud notification variation table set shown in (D), the jackpot variation table is a jackpot type and consists of a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 30 seconds, and the small hit variation table is a jackpot type. The special symbol fluctuation time consists of a fluctuation pattern of 30 seconds, and the fluctuation table for reach with loss is a loss type with reach and has a special symbol fluctuation time of 30 seconds. The fluctuation table for loss without reach is a reach table. It is a losing type and consists of a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 30 seconds. As described above, the reachable variation table for reach and the reachless variation table included in the fraud notification variation table set shown in (D) are both loss types with reach and the special symbol variation time is relatively long. It consists of a long variation pattern.

  In step S5802, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not the jackpot determination process in step S57 of FIG. If it is determined that a small hit has been made (YES in step S5802), the process proceeds to step S5804. On the other hand, when it is determined that no small hit has been made (NO in step S5802), the process proceeds to step S5805.

  In step S5804, the special symbol processing means 107 uses the RAM 103 as the object of use by the change table set switching process in step S59 of FIG. 10 to be described later, among the change table sets (A) to (D) described with reference to FIG. The variation table for small hits included in the variation table set set in is set as the variation table to be used. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5808.

  In step S5805, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not a reach effect is to be performed. Specifically, the special symbol processing means 107 reads out the reach random number obtained together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process in step 57 of FIG. 10 from the RAM 103, and the read reach random number is stored in the ROM 102. It is determined whether or not to perform a reach effect for causing the player to expect a big hit based on whether or not the predetermined reach random number matches. If it is determined that a reach effect is to be performed (YES in step 5805), the process proceeds to step S5806. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (NO in step 5805), the process proceeds to step S5807.

  In step S5806, the special symbol processing means 107 uses the RAM 103 as the object of use by the change table set switching process in step S59 of FIG. 10 to be described later, among the change table sets (A) to (D) described with reference to FIG. The variation table for loss with reach included in the variation table set set in (1) is set as the variation table to be used. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5808.

  In step S5807, the special symbol processing means 107 uses the RAM 103 as the object of use by the change table set switching process in step S59 of FIG. 10 to be described later, among the change table sets (A) to (D) described with reference to FIG. The variation table for losing without reach included in the variation table set set in is set as the variation table to be used. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5808.

  In step S5808, the special symbol processing means 107 refers to the variation table set in any of steps S5803, S5804, S5806, and S5807, along with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination processing in step S57 of FIG. A variation pattern is determined by selecting a variation pattern corresponding to the obtained variation pattern random number. The variation pattern determined in this way is set in the RAM 103 as setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S59 in FIG.

  Thus, the variation pattern selection process in step S58 of FIG. 10 ends.

  In step S59 of FIG. 10, the special symbol processing means 107 executes a change table set switching process. FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart of an example of the change table set switching process in step S59 of FIG. Details of the change table set switching process in step S59 of FIG. 10 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5901, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not the special symbol lottery is won (a big hit with certainty, a normal big hit or a small win) in the big hit determination process in step S57 of FIG. If it is determined that the special symbol lottery is won (YES in step S5901), the process proceeds to step S5902. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol lottery is not won (that is, if it is determined that the game has been lost; NO in step S5901), the process proceeds to step S5911.

  In step S5902, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether or not the fraud detection flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON (see FIG. 8). If it is determined that the fraud detection flag is ON (that is, if fraud has been detected; YES in step S5902), the process proceeds to step S5903. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fraud detection flag is OFF (that is, if no fraud is detected; NO in step S5902), the process proceeds to step S5906.

  In step S5903, the special symbol processing means 107 reads out the fraud notification variation table set (D) described with reference to FIG. 13 from the ROM 102 and uses the variation table set used in the variation pattern selection processing in step S58 of FIG. Is set in the RAM 103. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S5904.

  In step S5904, the special symbol processing means 107 turns off the fraud detection flag stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S5905.

  In step S 5905, the special symbol processing means 107 sets the value of K stored in the RAM 103 to “50”. Here, K is the number of times that the jackpot expectation effect (draft effect) executed when the cheating described with reference to FIG. 4 is detected. Note that “50” set as the value of K is an example, and may be other numbers such as “30”, “100”, “10000”, and the like. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S5911.

  In step S5906, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not the jackpot determination process in step S57 of FIG. If it is determined that a small hit has been made (YES in step S5906), the process proceeds to step S5911. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot is not hit (that is, if the jackpot is hit; NO in step S5906), the process proceeds to step S5907.

  In step S5907, the special symbol processing means 107 sets the variation table set for fraud notification (D) described with reference to FIG. 13 in the RAM 103 as the variation table set used in the variation pattern selection processing in step S58 of FIG. It is determined whether or not it has been done. If the fraud notification variation table set is set (YES in step S5907), the process proceeds to step S5911. On the other hand, when the variation table set for fraud notification is not set (that is, when any one of the variation table sets of (A) to (C) in FIG. 13 is set; NO in step S5907), the process proceeds to step S5907. The process moves to S5908.

  In step S5908, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not a big hit with certainty has been made in the big hit determination process in step S57 of FIG. If it is determined that there is a big hit with certainty (YES in step S5908), the process moves to step S5910. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no big hit with certainty (that is, when a normal big hit is made; NO in step S5908), the process proceeds to step S5909.

  In step S5909, the special symbol processing means 107 reads the time-variation variation table set (B) described with reference to FIG. 13 from the ROM 102 and uses it as the variation table set used in the variation pattern selection processing in step S58 of FIG. Set in the RAM 103. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S5911.

  In step S5910, the special symbol processing means 107 reads the time-variable probability changing variation table set (C) described with reference to FIG. 13 from the ROM 102 and uses the variation table used in the variation pattern selection processing in step S58 of FIG. It is set in the RAM 103 as a set. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S5911.

  In step S5911, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not the value of J has become “0” by the processing in step S6511 of FIG. 15 described later. Here, as will be described later in the processing of steps S6504, S6506, S6513, etc. in FIG. 15, J is the number of executions of the special symbol lottery in the short-time game state or the short-time probability variation game state, and the value of J is “0”. At that time, the gaming state is returned to the normal gaming state. Therefore, in step S5911, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not the gaming state has been returned to the normal gaming state in the suspension processing shown in FIG. 15 in the previous timer interruption processing (see FIG. 15 in the previous timer interruption processing). In other words, it can be said that it is determined whether or not YES in step S6512. If it is determined that the value of J has become “0” (YES in step S5911), the process proceeds to step S5912. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the value of J has become “0” (NO in step S5911), the process proceeds to step S5914.

  In step S5912, the special symbol processing means 107, as in step S5907, uses the variation for illegal notification (D) described with reference to FIG. 13 as the variation table set used in the variation pattern selection processing in step S58 of FIG. It is determined whether or not the table set is set in the RAM 103. When the fraud notification variation table set is set (YES in step S5912), the process proceeds to step S5914. On the other hand, when the variation table set for fraud notification is not set (that is, when any one of the variation table sets of (A) to (C) in FIG. 13 is set; NO in step S5912), the process is step. The process moves to S5913.

  In step S5913, the special symbol processing means 107 reads the normal variation table set (A) described with reference to FIG. 13 from the ROM 102, and uses it as the variation table set used in the variation pattern selection process in step S58 of FIG. Set in the RAM 103. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S5914.

  In step S5914, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether or not the value of K stored in the RAM 103 is currently “0”. If it is determined that the value of K is currently “0” (YES in step S5914), the process proceeds to step S60 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of K is not currently “0” (NO in step S5914), the process proceeds to step S5915.

  In step S5915, the special symbol processing means 107 rewrites the value of K stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5916.

  In step S5916, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether or not the value of K stored in the RAM 103 is currently “0”, as in step S5914. If it is determined that the value of K is currently “0” (YES in step S5916), the process proceeds to step S5917. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of K is not currently “0” (NO in step S5916), the process proceeds to step S60 in FIG.

  In step S5917, the special symbol processing means 107 reads from the ROM 102 a variation table set corresponding to the current gaming state among the variation table sets (A) to (C) described with reference to FIG. The change table set used in the change pattern selection process in step S58 is set in the RAM 103. This will be specifically described below.

  The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a jackpot gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a normal gaming state, a time-saving gaming state, and a time-changed probability changing gaming state. The jackpot gaming state is a gaming state during a period in which a jackpot game that occurs when a special jackpot or a jackpot with certainty is won in a special symbol lottery. Here, the period in which the jackpot game is being executed refers to an opening for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot, a predetermined opening / closing operation of the jackpot 23 (opening up to 10 gaming balls winning or 30 seconds later, and closing it) This is a period consisting of 15 rounds in which (operation) is executed, an interval between rounds, and an ending for notifying the end of jackpot. The small hit game state is a game state during a period in which the small hit game that is generated when the special symbol lottery is won. Here, the period in which the small hit game is being executed is an opening for notifying the occurrence of a small hit, a predetermined opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 23 (an operation of performing 15 seconds of opening for 0.1 second). This is a period consisting of one round and an ending for notifying the end of a small hit. Note that the special symbol lottery is not executed in the big hit game state and the small hit game state. The short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which a special symbol lottery is executed, which is a gaming state after the end of the normal jackpot, and shortens the execution interval of the special symbol lottery without increasing the winning probability of the special symbol lottery. This is a gaming state that has been played (that is, shortened). The time-varying probability variation gaming state is a gaming state in which a special symbol lottery is executed, and is a gaming state after the jackpot with certain probability has ended, increasing the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (that is, changing the probability), and special This is a gaming state in which the execution interval of symbol lottery or the like is shortened (that is, shortened). The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which a special symbol lottery is executed, and does not increase the winning probability of the special symbol lottery and does not shorten the lottery interval such as the special symbol lottery.

  In step S5917, the special symbol processing means 107 refers to the RAM 103 and confirms the current gaming state. Then, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the special symbol processing means 107 reads the normal variation table set in FIG. 13A from the ROM 102 and performs the variation pattern selection processing in step S58 in FIG. It is set in the RAM 103 as a variation table set to be used. Similarly, when the current game state is the short-time game state, the special symbol processing means 107 reads the short-time fluctuation table set of FIG. 13B from the ROM 102, and the fluctuation pattern selection process in step S58 of FIG. Is set in the RAM 103 as a variation table set used in the above. Similarly, the special symbol processing means 107 reads the time-varying probability changing variation table set of FIG. 13C from the ROM 102 when the current gaming state is the time-changing probability changing gaming state, and performs step S58 of FIG. Are set in the RAM 103 as a variation table set used in the variation pattern selection process. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60 in FIG.

  As a general rule, the variation table set according to the gaming state (any one of (A) to (C) in FIG. 13) is used in the variation pattern selection processing in step S58 in FIG. 10 by the variation table switching processing described above. Is set as a variation table. On the other hand, if the fraud detection flag is ON when the special symbol lottery is won by the variation table switching process described above, the fraud notification table set in FIG. 13D is changed in step S58 in FIG. It is set as a variation table used in the pattern selection process. In this case, the jackpot expectation effect (the fraud effect) is executed a predetermined number of times (K = 50) based on the fraud notification table set. Thereafter, a variation table set (any one of (A) to (C) in FIG. 13) corresponding to the gaming state is set as the variation table used in the variation pattern selection process in step S58 in FIG.

  Next, in step S60 of FIG. 10, the transmission control means 109 sets the setting information indicating the special symbol stop symbol set by the jackpot determination process of step S57 and the variation pattern set by the variation pattern selection process of step S58. Is generated and set in the RAM 103. Here, the change effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control unit 130 to start the effect accompanied by the decorative display of the decorative design by the image display 6 or the like. The variation effect start command is transmitted to the command receiving unit 135 of the effect control unit 130 by the output process in step S10 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S61.

  In step S61, the special symbol processing means 107, based on the setting information included in the variable effect start command set in the RAM 103 in the processing of step S60, the first special symbol display unit or the second special symbol display unit 4 of the display unit 4. Start displaying special symbols on the symbol display. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S62.

  In step S62, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection processing in step S58 has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the special symbol in step S61. Determine whether. If it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (YES in step S62), the process proceeds to step S63. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in step S62), the process proceeds to step S6 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 63, the transmission control unit 109 sets a change effect stop command for instructing the end of the effect accompanied by the change display of the decorative symbol on the image display 6 in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S64. The variable effect stop command set in step S63 is transmitted to the command receiving unit 135 of the effect control unit 130 by the output processing in step S10 of FIG.

  In step S64, the special symbol processing means 107 ends the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display or the second special symbol display started in the process of step S61 and displays the stopped symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S65.

  In step S <b> 65, the special symbol processing means 107 executes a stop process described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S6 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

[Processing while stopped]
FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart of an example of the stop process in step S65 of FIG. Hereinafter, the stop process in step S65 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S6501, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not a big win has been won in this special symbol lottery (step S57 in FIG. 10). If it is determined that a big hit has occurred (YES in step S6501), the process moves to step S6502. On the other hand, if it is determined that no big hit is made (NO in step S6501), the process moves to step S6509.

  In step S6502, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not the jackpot determined in the current special symbol lottery is a jackpot with probability. If it is determined that there is a promising jackpot (YES in step S6502), the process moves to step S6503. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a normal jackpot (NO in step S6502), the process proceeds to step S6505.

  In step S6503, the special symbol processing means 107 sets the gaming state setting information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 stored in the RAM 103 to the time-variable probability changing gaming state. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S6504.

  In step S6504, the special symbol processing means 107 sets the special symbol lottery number J (hereinafter referred to as the short-term lottery number J) executed in the time-variable probability variable gaming state or the short-time gaming state to, for example, 10,000 and stores it in the RAM 103. To do. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S6507.

  On the other hand, in step S6505, the special symbol processing means 107 sets the gaming state setting information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 stored in the RAM 103 to the short-time gaming state. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S6506.

  In step S6504, the special symbol processing means 107 sets the short-time lottery number J to 100, for example, and stores it in the RAM 103. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S6507.

  In step S6507, the transmission control means 109 selects information for instructing the effect control unit 130 to start the jackpot effect or the jackpot effect and the type of the hit to start (a jackpot with certain probability, a normal jackpot, or a jackpot). An opening command including the indicated information is set in the RAM 103. Specifically, the transmission control means 109 sets an opening command including information for instructing the start of a jackpot effect with probability change in the RAM 103 when a jackpot with probability change (YES in step S6502) and wins a normal jackpot. In the case (NO in step S6502), an opening command including information for instructing the start of a normal jackpot effect is set in the RAM 103, and in the case of a small hit (YES in step S6509 described later), the start of the jackpot effect is instructed. An opening command including information to be set is set in the RAM 103. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S6508. Note that the opening command set in step S6507 is transmitted to the command receiving means 135 of the effect control unit 130 by the output process of step S10 in FIG.

  In step S6508, the special symbol processing means 107 sets the information indicating the gaming state stored in the RAM 103 to the jackpot gaming state or the jackpot gaming state, thereby starting the jackpot or the jackpot. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S6 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S6509, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not a small win is won in the special symbol lottery this time. If it is determined that the winning combination has been won (YES in step S6509), the process moves to step S6507. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning combination is not won (that is, when the game is lost; NO in step S6509), the process proceeds to step S65010.

  In step S6510, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not the value of the time-short lottery number J set in step S6504 or S6506 is currently “0”. If it is determined that the value of the number of hourly lottery times J is currently “0” (YES in step S6510), the process proceeds to step S6 (normal symbol process) in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the number of hourly lottery times J is not currently “0” (NO in step S6510), the process proceeds to step S6511.

  In step S6511, the special symbol processing means 107 rewrites the time-short lottery number J to a value obtained by subtracting one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S6512.

  In step S6512, the special symbol processing means 107 determines whether or not the value of the number of hourly lottery times J is currently “0”, as in step S6510. If it is determined that the value of the number of hourly lottery times J is currently “0” (YES in step S6512), the process proceeds to step S6513. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the time-short lottery number J is not currently “0” (NO in step S6512), the process proceeds to step S6 (normal symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S6513, the special symbol processing means 107 sets the gaming state setting information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 stored in the RAM 103 to the normal gaming state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S6 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  Thus, the stop process in step S65 of FIG. 10 ends, and the special symbol process ends.

[Large winning prize processing]
FIGS. 16 and 17 are detailed flowcharts of an example of the big prize opening process in step S7 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special winning opening process in step S7 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, in step S <b> 701, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines whether the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit or a small hit based on the information stored in the RAM 103. If it is determined that a big hit or a small hit is being made (YES in step S701), the process proceeds to step S702. On the other hand, when it is determined that neither the big hit or the small hit is made (NO in step S701), the process proceeds to step S8 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 702, the big winning opening control unit 108 determines whether the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit or small hit opening based on the information stored in the RAM 103. If it is determined that the opening is being performed (YES in step S702), the process proceeds to step S703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening is not in progress (NO in step S702), the process proceeds to step S708.

  In step S703, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines whether or not a predetermined set opening time has elapsed since the opening command set in step S6507 of FIG. 15 was transmitted by the command transmission unit 110. . If it is determined that the set opening time has elapsed (YES in step S703), the process proceeds to step S704. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set opening time has not elapsed (NO in step S703), since the opening has not ended, the process proceeds to step S8 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 704, the big winning opening control unit 108 sets the total number of rounds Rmax for the big win or the small winning and the operation pattern of the big winning or the big win 23, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. Specifically, in the case of a big win, the big winning opening control means 108 sets the number of rounds “15” included in the big win and the operation pattern of the big winning opening 23 in the big win, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. . Similarly, in the case of small win, the special winning opening control means 108 sets the number of rounds “1” included in the small win and the operation pattern of the big winning opening 23 in the small hit, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. To do. By the processing of step S704, the total number of rounds Rmax for jackpot or small hit, the interval time between rounds of big hit, the set ending time that is the time for performing the ending effect after the big hit or small hit ends, and the like are set. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S <b> 705, the special winning opening control unit 108 resets the number C of winning game balls to the special winning opening 23 stored in the RAM 103 to zero. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S706.

  In step S <b> 706, the big winning opening control means 108 rewrites the round number R of the big win or the small win stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S <b> 707, the special winning opening control means 108 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 116 to start the opening control of the special winning opening 23. With this process, in the case of a big win, the round is started and the opening of the special winning opening 23 is started. Further, by this process, in the case of a small hit, a round is started and the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 23 is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S713.

  In step S <b> 708, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines whether the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit interval based on the information stored in the RAM 103. If it is determined that it is during the interval (YES in step S708), the process proceeds to step S709. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no interval (NO in step S708), the process proceeds to step S710.

  In step S709, the big winning opening control means 108 determines whether or not the big winning set interval time set in the processing of step S704 has elapsed since the big winning opening 23 was closed at the end of the previous round of big hit. Determine whether. If it is determined that the set interval time has elapsed (YES in step S709), it is time to start the next round of jackpot, so the process moves to step S705 already described. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set interval time has not elapsed (NO in step S709), the timing is not the time to start the next round of jackpot, so the process is step S8 in FIG. 5 (electric tulip process). Move on.

  In step S <b> 710, the big winning opening control unit 108 determines whether the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executing the big hit or the big hit ending effect based on the information stored in the RAM 103. If it is determined that the ending effect is being executed (YES in step S710), the process proceeds to step S719 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending effect is not being executed (NO in step S710), the process proceeds to step S711.

  In step S711, the special winning opening control means 108 determines that the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit or small round, and based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the special winning prize switch 115, It is determined whether or not the big prize opening switch 115 is turned on. If it is determined that the big prize opening switch 115 is turned on (YES in step S711), the process proceeds to step S712. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big prize opening switch 115 is not ON (NO in step S711), the process proceeds to step S713.

  In step S 712, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines that the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening 23 has been detected, and rewrites the number C of winning game balls stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. . The big prize opening control means 108 executes the process of step S712 every time the big prize opening switch 115 is turned ON, so that the total number of game balls won in the big prize opening 23 during one round (winning number C). Are accumulated and stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S713.

  In step S713, the special winning opening control unit 108 determines whether or not a predetermined opening control time has elapsed since the opening control of the special winning opening 23 was started in the process of step S707. Specifically, in the case of a big win, the big prize opening control means 108 determines whether or not an opening control time for causing the big prize opening 23 to perform the opening for 30 seconds once has passed. It is determined whether or not the opening control time for causing the winning opening 23 to execute the opening operation for 0.1 second 15 times has elapsed. If it is determined that the specified opening control time has elapsed (YES in step S713), the process proceeds to step S715. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specified opening control time has not elapsed (NO in step S713), the process proceeds to step S714.

  In step S714, the special winning opening control means 108 determines that the number C of winning game balls in the current round is the upper limit Cball number Cmax (10 in this embodiment) that defines the timing at which the special winning opening 23 is closed. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the winning number C has reached Cmax (YES in step S714), the process proceeds to step S715. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning number C is not Cmax (NO in step S714), the process proceeds to step S8 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S715, the special prize opening control means 108 controls the special prize opening opening / closing part 116, and ends the opening control of the special prize opening 23 started in step S707. In this way, in the case of a big win, in each round of the big hit, the big winning opening control means 108 detects the game ball detected by the big winning opening switch 115 until 30 seconds elapse after the big winning opening 23 is opened. The winning prize mouth is that the total number (winning number C) of 10 has reached 10 (Cmax), or 30 seconds have passed since the opening of the winning prize opening 23 without winning 10 game balls. 23 is closed. Also, in the case of small win, in the round in the small win, the big winning opening control means 108, the total number of game balls detected by the big winning opening switch 115 until the specified opening and closing control time of the big winning opening 23 has elapsed. The number of winning prizes C has reached 10 (Cmax), or the opening / closing control time of the special winning opening 23 has passed without the ten game balls winning since the special winning opening 23 is opened. Then, the opening control of the special winning opening 23 is terminated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S716.

  In step S716, the special winning opening control means 108 determines whether or not the current round number R stored in the RAM 103 has reached the maximum round number Rmax during the big hit or small hit set in the process of step S704. Determine. If it is determined that Rmax has been reached (YES in step S716), the process proceeds to step S717 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that Rmax has not been reached (NO in step S716), the process proceeds to step S8 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S717 in FIG. 17, the special winning opening control unit 108 resets the round number R stored in the RAM 103 to zero. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S718.

  In step S718, the transmission control unit 109 sets an ending command for instructing the effect control unit 130 to execute the ending effect in the RAM 103. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the command receiving means 135 by the output process (step S10 in FIG. 5) by the command transmitting means 110. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S719.

  In step S719, the special winning opening control means 108 determines whether or not the set ending time set in the process of step S704 in FIG. 16 has elapsed since the ending command was set in the RAM 103 in step S718. If it is determined that the set ending time has elapsed (YES in step S719), the process proceeds to step S720. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set ending time has not elapsed (NO in step S719), the process proceeds to step S8 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S720, the big winning opening control means 108 ends the big win or the small win. Specifically, the big winning opening control unit 108 cancels the setting information stored in the RAM 103 and indicating that the big hit or the small hit is being made, and ends the big win or the small win. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

[Command reception processing]
FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart of an example of the command reception process in step S15 of FIG. The command reception process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S <b> 101, the command reception unit 135 determines whether or not an effect accompanied by a decorative display of decorative symbols on the image display 6 is being executed based on information acquired from the image sound control unit 140. If it is determined that it is being executed (YES in step S101), the process proceeds to step S106. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not being executed (NO in step S101), the process proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, the command receiving unit 135 determines whether or not the variable effect start command set in step S60 of FIG. 10 has been received. If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S102), the process proceeds to step S103. On the other hand, if it is determined that the message has not been received (NO in step S102), the process proceeds to step S108.

  In step S103, the effect control means 136 analyzes the change effect start command received by the command receiving means 135 in step S102. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S <b> 104, the effect control unit 136 executes effect pattern determination processing for determining an effect pattern that accompanies a change in decorative design, based on setting information included in the change effect start command. This will be specifically described below.

  As already described in the process of step S60 in FIG. 10, the setting information included in the variation effect start command is the stop symbol of the special symbol set by the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 11) in step S57 of FIG. And setting information indicating the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 12) in step S58 of FIG. That is, the setting information included in the change production start command includes information indicating the result of the jackpot determination process in step S57 of FIG. 10 (either lost, small hit, normal big hit, or big hit with certainty). It is information which shows the fluctuation pattern (refer FIG. 13) determined by the fluctuation pattern selection process of step S58 of FIG. In step S104, the effect control means 136 determines one effect pattern by lottery from a plurality of effect patterns that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information included in the variable effect start command. Hereinafter, the effect pattern determination process will be described more specifically.

First, consider the case where the normal variation table set of FIG. 13A is used in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 12) of step S58 of FIG.
In this case, for example, it is determined that a normal jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 11) in step S57 in FIG. 10, and the variation table for jackpot is determined in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 12) in step S58 in FIG. When it is set (S5803) and a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected, the setting information included in the variation effect start command is the normal symbol lottery in the normal gaming state. This is information indicating that a big hit and that the variation time of the special symbol is 30 seconds. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 has a plurality of effect patterns stored in the ROM 132 in advance to satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information (the effect time of 30 seconds that is a normal jackpot after the reach effect in the normal gaming state). From the production pattern), one production pattern is determined by lottery.
Further, for example, it is determined that a big hit with certainty has been made in the jackpot determination process in step S57 in FIG. 10, and a big hit variation table is set in the fluctuation pattern selection process in step S58 in FIG. 10 (S5803). When a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 20 seconds is selected, the setting information included in the variation effect start command is that the special symbol lottery has been made in the special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state, and the variation time of the special symbol Is information indicating 20 seconds. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 has a plurality of effect patterns stored in the ROM 132 in advance that satisfy the condition indicated by the setting information (a 20-second effect that is a big hit with certainty after the reach effect in the normal gaming state). From the pattern), one effect pattern is determined by lottery.
Further, for example, it is determined that the jackpot determination process in step S57 in FIG. 10 has won a small hit, and the variation table for small hits is set in the variation pattern selection process in step S58 in FIG. 10 (S5804). When a variation pattern with a symbol variation time of 15 seconds is selected, the setting information included in the variation effect start command indicates that the special symbol lottery has been won in the normal gaming state and the variation time of the special symbol is 15 seconds. It is the information which shows that it is. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 has a plurality of effect patterns previously stored in the ROM 132 that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information (the effect of 15 seconds effect effect that is a small hit after the reach effect in the normal gaming state). From the pattern), one effect pattern is determined by lottery.
Further, for example, it is determined that the game has been lost in the jackpot determination process in step S57 in FIG. 10, and the fluctuation table for reach with loss is set in the fluctuation pattern selection process in step S58 in FIG. 10 (S5806). When a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected, the setting information included in the variation effect start command is lost in the special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state, and the reach effect is executed. This is information indicating that the variation time of the special symbol is 30 seconds. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 has a plurality of effect patterns stored in the ROM 132 in advance that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information (the effect pattern having an effect time of 30 seconds lost after the reach effect in the normal gaming state). ) To determine one production pattern by lottery.
Further, for example, it is determined that the game has been lost in the jackpot determination process in step S57 in FIG. 10, and the fluctuation table for reachless loss is set in the fluctuation pattern selection process in step S58 in FIG. 10 (S5807). When a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 8 seconds is selected, the setting information included in the variation production start command is lost in the special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state, and the reach production is not executed. This is information indicating that the variation time of the special symbol is 8 seconds. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 has a plurality of effect patterns previously stored in the ROM 132 that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information (the effect of an effect time of 8 seconds that is lost without performing the reach effect in the normal gaming state). From the pattern), one effect pattern is determined by lottery.

Next, consider a case where the time-variation variation table set of FIG. 13B is used in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 12) in step S58 of FIG.
In this case, for example, it is determined that a normal jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 11) in step S57 in FIG. 10, and the variation table for jackpot is determined in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 12) in step S58 in FIG. When it is set (S5803) and a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected, the setting information included in the variation effect start command is the normal symbol lottery in the short game state. This is information indicating that a big hit and that the variation time of the special symbol is 30 seconds. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 has a plurality of effect patterns previously stored in the ROM 132 that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information (the effect time of 30 seconds that is a normal jackpot after the reach effect in the short-time gaming state). From the production pattern), one production pattern is determined by lottery.
Further, for example, it is determined that a big hit with certainty has been made in the jackpot determination process in step S57 in FIG. 10, and a big hit variation table is set in the fluctuation pattern selection process in step S58 in FIG. 10 (S5803). When a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 20 seconds is selected, the setting information included in the variation production start command is that the special symbol lottery with special variation in the short-time gaming state and the variation time of the special symbol Is information indicating 20 seconds. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 has a plurality of effect patterns previously stored in the ROM 132 that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information (a 20-second effect that is a big hit with certainty after the reach effect in the short-time gaming state). From the pattern), one effect pattern is determined by lottery.
Further, for example, it is determined that a small hit is made in the big hit determination process in step S57 in FIG. 10, and a small hit variation table is set in the fluctuation pattern selection process in step S58 in FIG. 10 (S5804). When a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 15 seconds is selected, the setting information included in the variation effect start command is that the special symbol lottery has been won in the short-time gaming state and the variation time of the special symbol is 15 This is information indicating the second. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 has a plurality of effect patterns stored in the ROM 132 in advance that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information (the effect of 15 seconds effect time that is a small hit after the reach effect in the short-time gaming state). From the pattern), one effect pattern is determined by lottery.
Further, for example, it is determined that the game has been lost in the jackpot determination process in step S57 in FIG. 10, and the fluctuation table for reach with loss is set in the fluctuation pattern selection process in step S58 in FIG. 10 (S5806). When a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected, the setting information included in the variation production start command is lost in the special symbol lottery in the short-time gaming state, and the reach production is executed. This is information indicating that the variation time of the special symbol is 30 seconds. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 has a plurality of effect patterns stored in the ROM 132 in advance that satisfy the condition indicated by the setting information (the effect pattern having an effect time of 30 seconds lost after the reach effect in the short-time gaming state). ) To determine one production pattern by lottery.
Further, for example, it is determined that the game has been lost in the jackpot determination process in step S57 in FIG. 10, and the fluctuation table for reachless loss is set in the fluctuation pattern selection process in step S58 in FIG. 10 (S5807). When a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 2 seconds is selected, the setting information included in the variation production start command is lost in the special symbol lottery in the short-time gaming state, and the reach production is not executed. This is information indicating that the variation time of the special symbol is 2 seconds. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 has a plurality of effect patterns stored in the ROM 132 in advance that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information (the effect of the effect time of 2 seconds being lost without performing the reach effect in the short-time gaming state). From the pattern), one effect pattern is determined by lottery.

Next, let us consider a case in which the time-stamped variation table set shown in FIG. 13C is used in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 12) in step S58 in FIG.
In this case, for example, it is determined that a normal jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 11) in step S57 in FIG. 10, and the variation table for jackpot is determined in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 12) in step S58 in FIG. When it is set (S5803) and a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected, the setting information included in the variation effect start command is a special symbol lottery in the time-varying probability variable gaming state. This is information indicating that a normal big hit and that the variation time of the special symbol is 30 seconds. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 has a plurality of effect patterns previously stored in the ROM 132 that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information (the effect time 30 that is a normal big hit after the reach effect in the time-variable probability variable gaming state). From a second effect pattern), one effect pattern is determined by lottery.
Further, for example, it is determined that a big hit with certainty has been made in the jackpot determination process in step S57 in FIG. 10, and a big hit variation table is set in the fluctuation pattern selection process in step S58 in FIG. 10 (S5803). When a variation pattern with a symbol variation time of 20 seconds is selected, the setting information included in the variation production start command is a special symbol lottery in the special symbol lottery in the time-variable probability variation gaming state, and the variation of the special symbol This is information indicating that the time is 20 seconds. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 has a plurality of effect patterns stored in the ROM 132 in advance that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information (a 20-second jackpot with probability change after the reach effect in the time-variable probability change game state). No. production pattern) is determined by lottery.
Further, for example, it is determined that a small hit is made in the big hit determination process in step S57 in FIG. 10, and a small hit variation table is set in the fluctuation pattern selection process in step S58 in FIG. 10 (S5804). When a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 15 seconds is selected, the setting information included in the variation production start command is that the special symbol lottery in the time-variable probability variable gaming state and the variation time of the special symbol Is information indicating 15 seconds. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 has a plurality of effect patterns stored in the ROM 132 in advance that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information (the effect time of 15 seconds that is a small hit after the reach effect in the time-varying probability variable game state) No. production pattern) is determined by lottery.
Further, for example, it is determined that the game has been lost in the jackpot determination process in step S57 in FIG. 10, and the fluctuation table for reach with loss is set in the fluctuation pattern selection process in step S58 in FIG. 10 (S5806). When a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected, the setting information included in the variation production start command is lost in the special symbol lottery in the time-variable probability variation gaming state, and the reach production is executed. And information indicating that the variation time of the special symbol is 30 seconds. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 has a plurality of effect patterns stored in the ROM 132 in advance that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information (the effect time of 30 seconds lost after the reach effect in the time-variable probability variable game state). From the production pattern), one production pattern is determined by lottery.
Further, for example, it is determined that a loss has occurred in the jackpot determination process in step S57 in FIG. 10, and a variation table for reachless loss is set in the variation pattern selection process in step S58 in FIG. 10 (S5806). When a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 2 seconds is selected, the setting information included in the variation effect start command is lost in the special symbol lottery in the time-variable probability variable game state and the reach effect is not executed. And the information indicating that the variation time of the special symbol is 2 seconds. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 has a plurality of effect patterns stored in the ROM 132 in advance that satisfy the condition indicated by the setting information (the effect time of losing without performing the reach effect in the time-varying probability variable game state 2 seconds. No. production pattern) is determined by lottery.

Next, consider the case where the variation table set for fraud notification in FIG. 13D is used in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 12) in step S58 in FIG.
In this case, for example, it is determined that a normal jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 11) in step S57 in FIG. 10, and the variation table for jackpot is determined in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 12) in step S58 in FIG. When set (S5803) and a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected for the jackpot type, the setting information included in the variation production start command includes an illegal notification and a special symbol lottery. This is information indicating that the normal big hit and the variation time of the special symbol is 30 seconds. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 normally performs after the effect pattern stored in the ROM 132 in advance that satisfies the condition indicated by the setting information (the jackpot expected effect (the effect when fraudulent) described with reference to FIG. 4) is executed. The production pattern of 30 seconds for the production time of a big hit is determined.
Further, for example, it is determined that a big hit with certainty has been made in the jackpot determination process in step S57 (see FIG. 11) in FIG. 10, and the big hit variation table is set in the fluctuation pattern selection process in step S58 (see FIG. 12) in FIG. (S5804) When a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected as a jackpot type, the setting information included in the variation production start command is a fraud notification and a special symbol lottery. This is information indicating that a big hit with certainty and a special symbol change time of 30 seconds. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 changes the probability after executing the effect pattern stored in the ROM 132 in advance that satisfies the condition indicated by the setting information (the jackpot expectation effect described with reference to FIG. 4). (A production pattern with a production time of 30 seconds).
Also, for example, it is determined that the jackpot determination process in step S57 of FIG. 10 has won a small hit, and the variation table for small hits is set in the variation pattern selection process of step S58 of FIG. 10 (S5806). When a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected, the setting information included in the variation production start command includes performing fraudulent notification, a small hit in the special symbol lottery, and the variation of the special symbol This is information indicating that the time is 30 seconds. In this case, in step S104, the effect control means 136 performs a small amount after executing the effect pattern (the jackpot expectation effect described with reference to FIG. 4) that is previously stored in the ROM 132 that satisfies the conditions indicated by the setting information. The effect pattern with an effect time of 30 seconds is determined.
Further, for example, it is determined that a loss has occurred in the jackpot determination process in step S57 in FIG. 10, and a variation table for reach or variation without reach is set in the variation pattern selection process in step S58 in FIG. 10 (S5806 or S5807). ) When a loss pattern with reach and a variation pattern with a special symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected, the setting information included in the variation production start command is lost due to fraudulent notification and a special symbol lottery. And information indicating that the variation time of the special symbol is 30 seconds. In this case, in step S104, the effect control unit 136 loses after executing the effect pattern stored in the ROM 132 in advance that satisfies the condition indicated by the setting information (the jackpot expected effect (the effect when fraudulent) described with reference to FIG. 4). Effect time of 30 seconds).

  As described above, in step S104, the effect control means 136 executes effect pattern determination processing. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the effect control means 136 starts the effect of the effect pattern determined in step S104. That is, in step S105, the effect control means 136 starts the effect pattern effect based on the setting information included in the variable effect start command, and the setting information includes information indicating that fraud notification is performed. In this case, the production of the production pattern for performing the jackpot expectation production (production when illegal) described with reference to FIG. 4 is started. As a specific process, the effect control unit 136 sets a command for instructing execution of the effect of the effect pattern described above in the RAM 133, and this command is obtained by the command transmission process in step S17 of FIG. It is transmitted to the control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. As a result, a decorative effect change effect display by the image display 6 is started, and an effect by the speaker 35, the panel lamp 8 or the like is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S108.

  On the other hand, in step S106, the command receiving means 135 determines whether or not the variable effect stop command set in the process of step S63 in FIG. 10 has been received. If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S106), the process proceeds to step S107. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data has not been received (NO in step S106), the process proceeds to step S108.

  In step S107, the effect control means 136 ends the effect started in the process of step S105. As a result, the effect with the variation effect of the decorative symbol is finished, and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol for notifying the result of the special symbol lottery is displayed on the image display 6, and the effect by the speaker 35, the panel lamp 8 or the like is finished. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S108.

  In step S108, the command receiving unit 135 determines whether or not the opening command set in the process of step S6507 in FIG. 15 has been received. If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S108), the process proceeds to step S109. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data has not been received (NO in step S108), the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S109, the effect control means 136 determines the type of winning (a big hit with certain probability, a normal big win, or a small win) based on the information included in the opening command, and hits according to the determined hit. A command for instructing the start of an effect (a jackpot effect with certainty, a normal jackpot effect, or a jackpot effect) is set in the RAM 133. The command set in the RAM 133 is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 by the command transmission process in step S17 of FIG. As a result, the opening effect indicating the start of the big hit or the small hit, the effect of displaying the number of rounds and the effect image on the image display 6 during the big hit or the small hit, the effect by the speaker 35, the panel lamp 8, the movable accessory 7, etc. Is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S110, the command receiving unit 135 determines whether or not the ending command set in the process of step S718 of FIG. 17 has been received. If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S110), the process proceeds to step S111. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been received (NO in step S110), the process proceeds to step S16 (effect button process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 111, the effect control unit 136 sets a command for instructing execution of the big hit or the small hit ending effect in the RAM 133 based on the information included in the ending command. The command set in the RAM 133 is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 by the command transmission process in step S17 of FIG. Thus, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit or the small hit is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S16 (effect button process) in FIG.

[Operational effects of this embodiment]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, when a cheating by a player is detected, the occurrence of the cheating is not directly notified by an alarm sound or the like as in the prior art. As described above, the occurrence of fraud is indirectly notified by executing the jackpot expectation effect with an unnatural frequency. Thus, according to the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 4, it is possible to avoid discomfort for a bona fide player. In addition, according to the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 4, fraudulent acts by malicious players can be terminated by collecting the attention of the surroundings, and further, this malicious player can be secured. Can increase the sex.

[Modification of this embodiment]
Note that each of the fluctuation tables constituting the fraud notification fluctuation table set in FIG. 13A is composed of one fluctuation pattern for executing the jackpot expectation effect (draft effect) described with reference to FIG. Explained as a thing. However, each of the fluctuation tables constituting the fraud notification fluctuation table set in FIG. 13A is composed of a plurality of fluctuation patterns for executing the jackpot expectation effect (draft effect) described with reference to FIG. May be. In this case, when an illegal act is detected, the effect control unit 130 executes a plurality of variations of jackpot expectation effect (draft effect).

  Further, in the embodiment described above, the jackpot expectation effect (draft effect) described with reference to FIG. 4 is obtained by diverting a normal reach effect to notification of fraud. However, the jackpot expectation effect (draft effect) described with reference to FIG. 4 may be an effect dedicated to reporting fraud. In this case, it is preferable that the jackpot expectation effect (draft effect) described with reference to FIG. 4 is generally recognized by the player as a reach effect. As a result, the hall clerk can quickly recognize the occurrence of the fraudulent activity by only witnessing the production during the fraud.

  In the above, an embodiment of the present invention has been described using the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example. However, the present invention may be implemented as a so-called pachislot machine (rotational game machine) in which a player can acquire a large number of medals when a predetermined hit occurs.

  Further, the shape, number, installation position, and the like of each component provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above are merely examples, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to other shapes, numbers, and installation positions. It goes without saying that the present invention can be realized without departing from the above. Further, it goes without saying that the numerical values and the like used in the above-described processing are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized even with other numerical values.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated in detail using embodiment, the above-mentioned description is only the illustration of this invention in all the points, and does not intend to limit the range. It goes without saying that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, it is to be understood that the terms used in the present specification are used in the meaning normally used in the art unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 4 Display 5 Frame member 6 Image display 7 Movable accessory 8 Board lamp 20 Game area 21 1st starting port 22 2nd starting port 23 Large winning port 24 Normal winning port 25 Gate 26 Outlet 27 Electric Tulip 31 Handle 32 Lever 33 Stop Button 34 Eject Button 35 Speaker 36 Frame Lamp 37 Production Button 38 Production Key 39 Dish 51 Main Control Unit 52 Sub Control Unit 100 Game Control Unit 101, 121, 131, 141, 151 CPU
102, 122, 132, 142, 152 ROM
103, 123, 133, 143, 153 RAM
104 Fraud detection means 105 Winning detection means 106 Random number acquisition means 107 Special symbol processing means 108 Large winning opening control means 109 Transmission control means 110 Command transmission means 111 First start opening switch (SW)
112 Second start switch (SW)
113 Electric tulip opening / closing part 114 Gate switch (SW)
115 grand prize opening switch (SW)
116 Grand prize opening and closing part 117 Normal prize opening switch (SW)
118 Unauthorized Sensor 120 Dispensing Control Unit 125 Dispensing Motor 126 Dispensing Detection Unit 127 Ball Detection Unit 128 Full Tank Detection Unit 130 Production Control Unit 134 RTC
135 Command Receiving Unit 136 Production Control Unit 140 Image Sound Control Unit 150 Lamp Control Unit

Claims (4)

A gaming machine in which a player can earn a reward when a predetermined hit occurs,
A fraud sensor that detects a player's fraud;
A main control unit for performing a lottery related to the predetermined winning and transmitting a command for notifying the production condition based on the result of the lottery;
A sub-control unit that receives the command and determines an effect to be performed on the player based on the effect condition notified by the command;
When the fraud sensor detects the fraudulent action, the main control unit uses the expectation effect to cause the player to expect the occurrence of the predetermined hit as the effect condition. .   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, when the fraud sensor detects the fraud, the main control unit uses the hit expectation effect as the effect condition up to a predetermined number of times.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning expectation effect is an effect that is executed only when the fraud sensor detects the fraudulent act.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the fraud sensor detects the fraud, the main control unit waits for a predetermined lottery to be performed and the execution of the winning expectation effect is set as the effect condition.

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