JP2012019994A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine enabling a game player to easily understand that a discrimination symbol for presentation is being varied or stopped.SOLUTION: A variation display unit 301 is prepared on a game board 101, and a discrimination symbol indicating a drawing result determining whether a state advantageous for the game player is set is variably displayed on the variation display unit 301. On a presentation display unit 302, a predetermined presentation display in response to variation of the discrimination symbol variably displayed on the variation display unit 301 is performed. A frame lamp 150 is constituted of a symbol response lamp 151 arranged in a predetermined region and a presentation response lamp 152 arranged in a region except the region for the symbol response lamp 151. A first lighting control unit 303 controls lighting of the symbol response lamp 151 in response to variation display of the discrimination symbol displayed on the variation display unit 301. A second lighting control unit 304 controls lighting of the presentation response lamp 152 in response to presentation display displayed on the presentation display unit 302.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that performs a variation effect using an identification symbol for effect.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board wins a specific start opening, a random number is acquired at the start winning timing under the control of the main control unit, and this random number matches a predetermined jackpot random number In this case, pachinko gaming machines are widely used in which a special symbol is stopped at a symbol indicating a jackpot and the game is shifted to a jackpot gaming state.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine, in response to the determination result of the jackpot random number by the main control unit, using the image display unit or the like, the identification symbol for a plurality of effects is varied according to the variation of the special symbol. An effect control unit is provided. For example, the production control unit gradually increases the player's sense of expectation by developing a reach production when the jackpot is reached.

  Reach production means that, for example, when three identification symbols (first identification symbol to third identification symbol) are changed, the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol are aligned on the effective line with the same or related identification symbols. After that, only the third identification symbol is changed, and the effect time is made longer than usual to increase the expectation for the big hit.

  When the third identification symbol stops at a symbol that is the same as or related to the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol, the jackpot effect is performed. If it does not stop at the same or related identification symbol, it will be lost and the normal performance will be restored. In the reach production, the display area of the first identification symbol to the third identification symbol is reduced or the first identification symbol to the third identification symbol is not displayed in order to display a live-action movie or the like. Some have developed into a reach production.

  Further, in recent pachinko gaming machines, there has been proposed a technique for performing a pseudo continuous variation effect that makes an identification symbol appear to fluctuate a plurality of times with respect to a single variation of a special symbol (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). ). More specifically, the pseudo continuous variation effect is an effect that, for example, the identification symbol is in a fluctuating fluctuation state and is not actually stopped, but is made to appear as if the identification symbol is stopped in a pseudo manner. Note that the pseudo continuous variation effect can be shown, for example, as a maximum of four variations according to the degree of expectation for the jackpot. Due to such quasi-continuous variation effects and the specific reach effects described above, recent pachinko machines have a tendency to perform flashy effects.

JP 2008-161390 A

  However, the above-described prior art has a problem that it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the identification symbol for the effect is truly changing in a pseudo continuous change effect or a specific reach effect.

  The present invention provides a pachinko gaming machine that can make it easier for a player to understand whether an identification symbol is truly changing or stopped in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art. Objective.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Reference numerals in parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiments in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. A pachinko gaming machine (100) according to the present invention is provided on a gaming board (101) having a gaming area in which gaming balls flow down, and the gaming board (101), and whether or not it is in an advantageous state for a player. A variation display unit (301) in which an identification symbol representing the hit determination result is displayed in a variable manner, and an effect display in which a predetermined effect display is performed in response to the variation in the identification symbol displayed in the variation display unit (301). Part (302), a frame member (115) to which the game board (101) is attached, a frame lamp (150) provided on the frame member (115), an identification symbol of the variation display part (301), Effect control means (202) for controlling the effect display of the effect display unit (302) and the lighting of the frame lamp (150), and the frame lamp (150) is a lamp arranged in a predetermined area. (Hereinafter referred to as “Class A lamp”) (151), and lamps (hereinafter referred to as “B lamp”) (152) arranged in a region excluding the Class A lamp (151) in the frame lamp (150). The production control means (202) includes first lighting control means (303) for controlling the lighting of the instep lamp (151) in correspondence with the variation display of the identification symbol displayed on the variation display section (301). And second lighting control means (304) for controlling lighting of the second lamp (152) in correspondence with the effect display displayed on the effect display unit (302).

  In the above invention, the first lighting control means (303) blinks the instep lamp (151) while the identification symbol displayed on the fluctuation display section (301) fluctuates, while the fluctuation display section (301). The instep lamp (151) is turned on or off while the identification symbol displayed on is stopped.

  In the above invention, the effect control means (202) performs a fluctuating effect using a pseudo continuous variation effect in which the determination result of the hit determination is expressed as a variation display of the identification symbol a plurality of times. The lighting control means (303) continuously flashes the upper lamp (151) during the pseudo continuous variation effect, and turns on or turns off the upper lamp (151) when the pseudo continuous variation effect is completed. The second lighting control means (304) controls lighting of the second lamp (152) in correspondence with the predetermined effect display in the pseudo continuous variation effect.

  In the present invention, an instep lamp and a second lamp are provided on the frame member to which the game board is mounted, and the lighting of the first lamp is controlled in accordance with the variation of the identification pattern, while the second lamp is displayed as an effect display. The lighting was controlled in correspondence. Therefore, without reducing the production effect, it is easy for the player to know whether the identification symbol is changing or stopped regardless of the production contents that are executed, such as pseudo continuous fluctuation production or specific development production. There is an effect that can be.

It is a front view which shows an example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of an effect control part. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the gate SW process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the electric Chu process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the start port SW process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern table for jackpots. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for loss. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a stop which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production timer interruption process which a production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process which a production control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process which a production control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation selection process which an production supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation production pattern selection table. It is the flowchart which showed the process during change production completion which an production supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the table for mode flag references. It is the flowchart which showed the hit production selection process which a production control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the customer waiting command reception process which a production control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the production | presentation command reception process which a lamp control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the production | presentation command reception process which a lamp control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the data table for frame lamps. It is explanatory drawing which showed the timing chart of an identification symbol, a symbol corresponding lamp, and an effect corresponding lamp in normal mode. It is explanatory drawing which showed the timing chart of an identification symbol, a symbol corresponding | compatible lamp, an effect corresponding | compatible lamp, a universal symbol corresponding | compatible lamp, and a normal symbol in probability change mode.

  Exemplary embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be explained below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, a basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a game board 101. A launcher is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103.

  A plurality of nails are provided in the game area 103, and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

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

  An electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. The electric tulip 107 takes a closed state (closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win than the closed state. Switching between these states is performed by a solenoid provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 opens based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 disposed above the second starting port 106. The gate 108 is not limited to the right side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104 and may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the game area 103.

  The electric tulip 107 has a longer opening time in the gaming state to which the electric chew support function is added, and makes it easier to guide the gaming ball to the second starting port 106. The gaming state to which the electric chew support function is added is a gaming state that is set after the end of a specific jackpot, such as a probable jackpot, as will be described in detail later.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the player hits the left and aims at the first starting port 105, while the gaming state or jackpot gaming state to which the electric chew support function is added. The player is a type of gaming machine that makes a right turn and plays with the aim of the second starting port 106.

  Specifically, when the player strikes left, the launched game ball flows down the left side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 130. On the other hand, when the player hits the right, the launched game ball flows down the right side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 140. It should be noted that game balls that have not won the second start opening 106 by right-handing are almost won at the first start opening 105 due to the arrangement of the fixed accessory 141 below the second start opening 106 and a nail (not shown). It is supposed not to.

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

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

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 displays a special symbol 1 display unit for displaying a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 1”) and a special symbol for displaying a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 2”). 2 display units.

  When a game ball wins the first starting port 105, a first winning lottery is performed. The special figure 1 display unit displays the special figure 1 in a variable manner and stops and displays the lottery result of the first lottery. When the game ball wins the second starting port 106, a second winning lottery is performed. The special figure 2 display unit displays the special figure 2 in a variable manner, and stops and displays the lottery result of the second lottery.

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

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved balls for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. The reserved ball is a game ball that is won during a change of a special symbol or a normal symbol and is held in a held state.

  As the reserved ball display unit 114, for example, an LED is used. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holding balls is indicated by turning on / off. Note that the notification of the holding ball is also made by display from the image display unit 104.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light unit 116 is provided. The effect light units 116 each have a plurality of lamps. Each lamp irradiates the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the irradiation direction of light can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves along the abdomen from the top of the player. . Each lamp is driven by a motor (not shown) provided in the effect light unit 116 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

  In addition, a plurality of frame lamps 150 are provided on the right and left sides of the game area 103 in the frame member 115. The frame lamp 150 includes a symbol corresponding lamp 151 that is lit in response to a change in the identification symbol, and an effect corresponding lamp 152 that is lit in response to an effect excluding the identification symbol. The symbol corresponding lamp 151 is one of the plurality of frame lamps 150 provided in a predetermined area at the lower left of the game area 103. The effect corresponding lamp 152 is a frame lamp 150 provided in an area excluding the symbol corresponding lamp 151. The effect corresponding lamp 152 has a general-purpose lamp 152a that is lit in response to a normal symbol variation display. The symbol corresponding lamp 151 corresponds to the former lamp of the present invention. The effect corresponding lamp 152 corresponds to the second lamp of the present invention.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. The launching unit launches a game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by a player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button 119 for receiving an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In the frame member 115, a cross key 120 is provided next to the effect button 119. Furthermore, the frame member 115 incorporates a speaker that outputs sound.

  Although illustration is omitted, for example, a director is provided at a predetermined position such as around the image display unit 104. This performance agent is connected to a solenoid or a motor, and is driven by driving of the solenoid or the motor.

  The image display unit 104 displays three identification symbols 161 of the first identification symbol to the third identification symbol, and displays the determination result of the jackpot determination according to the variation of the special symbol. When reaching a big hit, the player's expectation is gradually increased by developing a reach production. The reach production means that when the first identification symbol to the third identification symbol are changed, the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol are arranged on the active line with the same or related identification symbols, and then the third identification symbol is used. This is an effect that increases the expectation for the jackpot by changing the performance only and making the performance time longer than usual.

  For example, when three identification symbols 161 are stopped with the same or related symbols, a big hit is obtained, and when the three identification symbols 161 are not stopped with the same or related identification symbols, the game is lost. Further, the fourth identification symbols 162a and 162b always flash at a constant rate during the variation of the special symbol regardless of the reach effect. One fourth identification symbol 162a blinks when the special figure 1 changes, and the other fourth identification symbol 162b blinks when the special figure 2 changes.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100, the arrangement positions of the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106 are not limited to the arrangement positions described above. For example, the first start port 105 may be arranged in the right region, the second start port 106 and the electric tulip 107 may be arranged in a region where winning can be achieved by left-handed, or the first start port 105 and the second start The mouths 106 may be arranged close to the lower region of the image display unit 104, respectively.

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

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

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 201 controls the progress of the game by setting the game state in addition to the winning lottery and the normal symbol lottery. The main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in the ROM 212 in advance. The ROM 212 includes a holding storage program, a winning determination program, a winning symbol determination program, a special symbol variation program, a special winning opening control program, a game state setting program, a normal symbol determination program, a normal symbol variation program, an electric tulip control program, and the like. It is remembered.

  The hold storage program is a program for storing the game ball detected by the first start port SW221 as a special 1 hold ball and storing the game ball detected by the second start port SW222 as a special 2 hold ball. The hit determination program is a program for performing a hit determination for the special 1 holding ball and the special 2 holding ball. There are big hits and small hits.

  The winning symbol determination program is a program for determining a winning symbol corresponding to the winning content. The winning symbols include a long winning symbol with a long opening time of the special winning opening 109 and a short winning symbol with a short opening time of the special winning winning port 109. The winning symbol determination for the special 2 reserved ball makes it easier to win the winning symbol (long hit) advantageous for the player than the winning symbol determination for the special 1 reserved ball.

  The special symbol variation program is a program that stops the variation as a special symbol based on the hit determination or the determination result of the hit symbol determination. The determination result of the hit determination and the winning symbol determination for the special 1 holding ball is variably stopped as the special figure 1 of the special figure 1 display unit 112a, while the determination result of the hit determination and the winning symbol determination for the special 2 reserved ball is 2 is suspended as a special figure 2 of the display unit 112b. The special symbol change with respect to the special 2 holding ball is prioritized over the special 1 holding ball.

  The big prize opening control program is a program for intermittently opening the big prize opening 109 for 15 rounds, for example, with a predetermined opening time corresponding to short win or long win as one round. The long winning time is to increase the number of appearances by increasing the opening time of the big winning opening 109 for each round (for example, 30 seconds) and opening the large winning opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). It is a jackpot to win.

  Short win is a big hit with almost no winnings that shortens the opening time of the big winning opening 109 per round (for example, 0.1 seconds) and opens the big winning opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). It is. In addition, the small hit is a hit that can hardly be expected of the winning ball, which behaves in the same manner as the short hit, with 15 seconds of opening for 15 seconds × 1 round.

  The gaming state setting program sets the gaming state after winning is set to a low-probability gaming state or a high-probability gaming state according to the winning symbol, and a gaming state to which an electric chew support function is added (hereinafter referred to as “electric support game”). This is a program for setting a game state (hereinafter referred to as “non-electric support game state”) to which no electric Chu support is added. The electric chew support is a function of shortening the normal symbol variation time and lengthening the opening time of the electric tulip 107. In the electric support game state, the game is played by right-handed, and in the non-electric support game state, the game is played by left-handed.

  The low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which it is difficult to win a jackpot. The high probability gaming state is about 10 times easier to win than the low probability gaming state. Here, the jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot will be described with specific examples. Corresponding to the jackpot symbol, the jackpot includes, for example, per probability variation length, per probability variation short (surprise per sudden accuracy short), and latent probability per short. In the case of the probable change length and the sudden probabilities, after the big hit, the state shifts to a highly probable electric support game state (probability change game state) to which an electric chew support function is added.

  In the case of a short-latency hit, after the big hit, the game shifts to a high-probability non-electric support game state (latent-promise game state) to which no electric chew support function is added. In the case of a small hit, after the small hit, the game state before the start of the small hit is shifted, that is, there is no change in the gaming state. Note that the low-probability non-electric support game state to which the electric chew support function is not added is a normal game state. In the present embodiment, the low-probability electric support game state (so-called short-time game state) to which the electric chew support function is added is not set.

  The normal symbol determination program is a program for performing a normal symbol hit determination when a game ball is detected by the gate SW 223. The normal symbol variation program is a program that changes the determination result obtained by executing the normal symbol determination program as a normal symbol over time according to the gaming state. The electric tulip control program is a program for opening the electric tulip 107 with an opening time corresponding to the winning symbol when the normal symbol stopped by executing the normal symbol changing program is a winning symbol.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is of a type in which an upper limit number of fluctuations such as 74 fluctuations is set during the period in which the high probability gaming state is added, and is called a so-called ST (Special Time) machine. Of the type. The ST machine shifts to the normal gaming state when the upper limit of the number of changes has elapsed.

  In addition, the main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as a special prize opening 109, the above-described special figure 1 display unit 112a, and special figure 2 display. The unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit 113, the reserved ball display unit 114, and the like are connected.

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

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

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 232 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 201. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232).

  Further, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs commands such as a change start command and a change stop command to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203. The prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The effect control unit 202a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 202 based on various commands received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production control unit 202a. The lamp controller 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

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

  CPU241 performs the process which determines the content of production based on the various programs previously memorize | stored in ROM242. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 when the CPU 241 executes various programs is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  The production control unit 202a controls the entire production control unit 202 by executing various programs such as a variable production execution program and a mode production program stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. To work. The variation effect execution program is a program that performs a variation effect using the three identification symbols of the first identification symbol to the third identification symbol in correspondence with the variation of the special symbol. Variation effects include pseudo continuous variation effects and reach effects.

  The pseudo continuous variation effect is an effect in which the identification symbol is varied a plurality of times for one variation of the special symbol. For example, in the case of changing the three identification symbols (the first identification symbol to the third identification symbol), the reach production is performed after aligning the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol with the same or related symbols on the effective line. This is an effect in which only the third identification symbol is changed and the effect time is made longer than usual to increase the expectation for the big hit.

  The mode effect program is a program that executes one effect mode among a plurality of effect modes such as a change effect mode during a change effect, for example, a stop effect mode such as a jackpot effect mode during a jackpot.

  The RTC 244 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 244 is not limited to the example in which the RTC 244 is arranged in the production control unit 202 such as the production control unit 202a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 201. Further, the RTC 244 may be arranged alone.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a, and data indicating that the effect button 119 has been operated (pressed) from the player is input. In addition, a cross key 120 is connected to the production control unit 202a, and data corresponding to the key selected by the player is input.

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

  The CPU 251 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 252 stores a program for generating and outputting images and sounds, various image data such as background images, identification pattern images, and character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 254.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b executes image and sound control based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. Works like doing.

  In addition, the CPU 251 executes various image processing and audio processing such as background image display processing, identification symbol variation / stop display processing, preview image processing, and character image display processing based on the instruction content instructed from the production control unit 202a. . At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Image data such as a background image, an identification pattern image, and a preview image written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b and superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. Is displayed. The identification symbol image is displayed so that it can be seen in front of the background image. Further, the preview image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the identification symbol image. In addition, when the background image and the identification symbol image overlap at the same position, the identification symbol image is prioritized by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. To be stored in the RAM 253.

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

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

  The lamp control program is a program that controls the lighting of the effect corresponding lamp 152 in correspondence with the effect display excluding the identification symbol while controlling the lighting of the symbol corresponding lamp 151 in accordance with the variation of the identification symbol. The control switching program performs different lighting control for the symbol corresponding lamp 151 and the effect corresponding lamp 152 in the variable effect mode, while the same lighting for the symbol corresponding lamp 151 and the effect corresponding lamp 152 in the stop effect mode. It is a program that performs control.

  The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit 116, the frame lamp 150, the panel lamp 264, and the movable effect accessory 265, and outputs lighting control data and operation control data. Accordingly, the lamp control unit 202c functions to control the lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and the operation of the movable effect accessory 265.

  The production control unit 202 is composed of different boards using the production control unit 202a, the image / sound control unit 202b, and the lamp control unit 202c, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. It may be configured. However, even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board, their functions are assumed to be independent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Functional configuration of production control unit)
Next, the functional configuration of the effect control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3A is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the effect control unit 202. 3A, the effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / audio control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes an image display unit 104 on the game board 101. The image display unit 104 includes a change display unit 301 and an effect display unit 302. In the fluctuation display unit 301, an identification symbol representing the hit determination result as to whether or not the player is in an advantageous state is variably displayed.

  For example, three identification symbols from a first identification symbol to a third identification symbol are used as the identification symbols. The identification symbol is a symbol image displayed on the image display unit 104, but is not limited thereto, and may be a rotating drum. In the case of a jackpot, the three identification symbols stop at the same or related symbols.

  Further, the identification symbol is a symbol for effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol, the special symbol 1 displayed on the special symbol 1 display unit 112a, the special symbol 2 displayed on the special symbol 2 display unit 112b, and the normal symbol display. Either a normal symbol displayed on the unit 113 or an effect symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 in correspondence with the variation display of the normal symbol may be used.

  A plurality of identification symbols (first identification symbol to third identification symbol) are sequentially stopped. In the case of a big hit, reach production is performed. The reach effect is an advanced effect in which only the third identification symbol that stops last is changed after the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol are stopped at the same or related identification symbol. In addition, a pseudo continuous variation effect or the like shown in a plurality of identification symbol variations is performed for a single variation of a special symbol. The quasi-continuous variation effect is, for example, by slowing the variation rate of the identification symbol, specifically, by performing a temporary stop in which the first identification symbol to the third identification symbol are swaying steadily. This is an effect that can be shown in a variation effect multiple times with respect to a special symbol variation.

  In addition to the first identification symbol to the third identification symbol, the variation display unit 301 displays a fourth identification symbol that constantly flashes in accordance with the variation of the special symbol. In the quasi-continuous variation effect, the first identification symbol to the third identification symbol temporarily stop, but the fourth identification symbol always flashes constantly.

  The effect display unit 302 performs a predetermined effect display corresponding to the variation of the identification symbol that is variably displayed on the variation display unit 301. Specifically, the predetermined effect display is an effect excluding the identification symbol, for example, an effect by a background image, a character image, or the like in a normal variation effect or reach effect. The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a frame member 115 to which the game board 101 is attached.

  A frame lamp 150 is provided on the frame member 115. The frame lamp 150 includes a symbol corresponding lamp 151 disposed in a predetermined region and an effect corresponding lamp 152 disposed in a region excluding the symbol corresponding lamp 151. The symbol corresponding lamp 151 corresponds to the former lamp of the present invention, and the effect corresponding lamp 152 corresponds to the second lamp of the present invention. The symbol corresponding lamp 151 is desirably arranged in the vicinity of the game area from the viewpoint that it can positively indicate to the player whether or not the identification symbol is changing.

  The effect control unit 202 controls the identification symbol of the variation display unit 301, the effect display of the effect display unit 302, the lighting of the symbol corresponding lamp 151, and the lighting of the effect corresponding lamp 152. The effect control unit 202 includes a first lighting control unit 303 and a second lighting control unit 304. The first lighting control unit 303 controls the lighting of the symbol corresponding lamp 151 in correspondence with the variation display of the identification symbol displayed on the variation display unit 301.

  The first lighting control unit 303 is not limited to the identification symbol variably displayed on the variation display unit 301, but is variably displayed on the special diagram 1 and the special diagram 2 display unit 112b variably displayed on the special diagram 1 display unit 112a. Special display 2, normal symbol variably displayed on the normal symbol display unit 113, or a display for variation that is variably displayed on the image display unit 104 corresponding to the variation display of the normal symbol The lighting of the symbol corresponding lamp 151 may be controlled corresponding to the above.

  The variation display of the identification symbol means a state in which at least one of the plurality of identification symbols is varied, and the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol are stopped and only the third identification symbol is varied. Is also changing. In addition, there is a reach effect that does not display the first identification symbol to the third identification symbol at the time of the reach effect and changes only the fourth identification symbol indicating that the special symbol is changing. When only the symbol is changing, it is said to be changing.

  The first lighting control unit 303 blinks the symbol corresponding lamp 151 at regular intervals when the identification symbol is variably displayed, while holding the lighting state for the symbol corresponding lamp 151 when the identification symbol is stopped. Let When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed, the symbol corresponding lamp 151 may be kept in an extinguished state.

  Not limited to this, the first lighting control unit 303 causes the symbol corresponding lamp 151 to maintain the lighting state when the identification symbol is variably displayed, and supports the symbol when the identification symbol is stopped. The lamp 151 may be turned off.

  Second lighting control unit 304 controls lighting of effect corresponding lamp 152 in correspondence with the effect display displayed on effect display unit 302. Specifically, the second lighting control unit 304 controls lighting of the effect corresponding lamp 152 in correspondence with effect display in a normal variation effect, reach effect, pseudo continuous variation effect, and the like.

  In addition, in the pseudo continuous variation effect, the first lighting control unit 303 continuously blinks the symbol corresponding lamp 151, ends the symbol corresponding lamp 151 when the pseudo continuous variation effect is completed, and the symbol corresponding lamp 151. Lights up. Specifically, the 1st lighting control part 303 lights the symbol corresponding | compatible lamp 151 corresponding to the fluctuation | variation of a 4th identification symbol.

  In the pseudo continuous variation effect, the second lighting control unit 304 controls the lighting of the effect corresponding lamp 152 in correspondence with the effect display. Specifically, the second lighting control unit 304 turns off the effect corresponding lamp 152 during the temporary stop of the identification symbol in the pseudo continuous variation effect, for example.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first lighting control unit 303 may blink the symbol corresponding lamp 151 in correspondence with the variation rate of the identification symbol that is variably displayed on the variation display unit 301. The variation rate of the identification symbol is, for example, the variation rate of the one identification symbol (third identification symbol) that is stopped last in the reach production. The variation speed of the identification symbol is, for example, a so-called full-rotation reach indicating that all the identification symbols from the first identification symbol to the third identification symbol vary with the same or related symbols, and that the jackpot is determined. In this case, it is the fluctuation speed of all identification symbols in the full rotation reach. Corresponding to the variation speed of the identification symbol means, for example, that the symbol correspondence lamp 151 blinks at a higher speed or the symbol correspondence lamp 151 blinks at a lower speed as the variation speed is higher.

  When developing from the pseudo continuous variation effect to the reach effect, the symbol corresponding lamp 151 is blinked at a constant interval regardless of the temporary stop of the identification symbol in the pseudo continuous effect effect. The symbol corresponding lamp 151 may be blinked in correspondence with the symbol fluctuation speed. In addition, the symbol corresponding lamp 151 has a constant blinking speed even when the identification symbol is temporarily stopped in the pseudo continuous variation effect, but is not limited thereto, and may be a predetermined lower limit blinking rate (slow blinking). In order to emphasize that it is a stop, you may blink at high speed.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol corresponding lamp 151 is one of the plurality of frame lamps 150, but is not limited thereto, and may be, for example, two or more of the plurality of frame lamps 150. Further, the area of the symbol corresponding lamp 151 is fixed, but may be variable. Specifically, for example, the area of the symbol corresponding lamp 151 may be one lamp or a plurality of lamps among the frame lamps 150 depending on the production mode, or the area may be variable. Also good.

  The first lighting control unit 303 and the second lighting control unit 304 are realized by the CPU 261 of the lamp control unit 202c. That is, the functions of the first lighting control unit 303 and the second lighting control unit 304 are realized by the CPU 261 of the lamp control unit 202c executing the lamp control program.

(Outline of this embodiment)
Next, the outline of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3-2 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of the present embodiment. In FIG. 3B, the lamp control unit 202c waits until the variation of the identification symbol is started (step S321: No loop), and when the variation of the identification symbol is started (step S321: Yes), it corresponds to the variation display. Lighting data of the effect corresponding lamp 152 is selected (step S322). Then, blinking of the symbol corresponding lamp 151 is started corresponding to the variation of the identification symbol (step S323). In addition, lighting for production is started for the production-related lamp 152 (step S324).

  Then, it waits until the variation of the identification symbol is stopped (step S325: No loop), and when the variation of the identification symbol is stopped (step S325: Yes), the blinking of the symbol corresponding lamp 151 is terminated (step S326), and the process Exit. As for the effect corresponding lamp 152, the lighting data of the effect corresponding lamp 152 corresponding to the change display is selected at the start of the change (see step S322), so that the identification symbol change is stopped without special processing. The lighting will end.

(Processing procedure of the main control unit)
Next, the contents of the processing procedure of the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process performed by the main control unit 201. The timer interrupt process is a process that interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 201 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during the power supply period.

  In FIG. 4, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executes a random number update process (step S401). The random number update process is a process of updating each random number by incrementing the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number, and the like, for example, by one.

  Thereafter, a switch process performed when a game ball is detected by each switch is executed (step S402). The switch process includes a gate SW process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 5, a starter SW process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, symbol processing such as normal symbol processing described later with reference to FIG. 6 and special symbol processing described later with reference to FIG. 9 is executed (step S403). Then, an electric accessory process such as an electric chew process for operating the electric tulip 107, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 7, and a grand prize winning process for operating the special winning opening 109, which will be described later with reference to FIG. Is executed (step S404). Thereafter, a prize ball process for performing a prize ball for the winning game ball is executed (step S405), and an output process for outputting a command set in each process is executed (step S406).

(Gate SW processing)
Next, the gate SW process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the gate SW process performed by the main control unit 201. This gate SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S402 of FIG.

  In FIG. 5, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the gate SW 223 of the gate 108 is ON (step S501). If the gate SW 223 is OFF (step S501: No), the processing is performed as it is. finish. When the gate SW 223 is ON (step S501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value G of the gate counter that has counted the number of detections of the gate SW 223 is smaller than the upper limit “4” (step S502).

  When the count value G is the upper limit value “4” (step S502: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the count value G is smaller than the upper limit value “4” (step S502: Yes), “1” is added to the count value G (step S503). And while acquiring a random number, the acquired random number is stored in RAM213 (step S504), and a process is complete | finished.

(Normal symbol processing)
Next, normal symbol processing performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing normal symbol processing performed by the main control unit 201. This normal symbol process is a process content included in the symbol process shown in step S403 of FIG.

  In FIG. 6, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not an auxiliary game flag indicating that an auxiliary game that opens the electric tulip 107 is in progress is ON (step S <b> 601). Note that the auxiliary game flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S614. If the auxiliary game flag is ON (step S601: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. When the auxiliary game flag is OFF (step S601: No), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (step S602).

  When the normal symbol is changing (step S602: Yes), the process proceeds to step S610. When the normal symbol is not changing (step S602: No), it is determined whether the count value G of the gate counter of the gate SW 223 is equal to or greater than “1” (step S603).

  When the count value G is not “1” or more (step S603: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the count value G is “1” or more (step S603: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the count value G (step S604), and a hit determination process is executed (step S605). In the hit determination process, a normal symbol hit determination table (not shown) is used to determine whether or not the random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 108 is a win.

  Thereafter, a stop symbol is set (step S606). The setting of the stop symbol is to set a symbol to be stopped according to the determination result in the hit determination process. And the fluctuation time setting process for setting the fluctuation time of a normal symbol is performed (step S607).

  After this, a common figure change start command indicating the start of normal symbol change is set (step S608). Then, the fluctuation is started (step S609), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has passed (step S610). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S610: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S610: Yes), a normal symbol fluctuation stop command indicating normal symbol fluctuation stop is set (step S611), and the normal symbol fluctuation is stopped (step S612).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the stopped normal symbol is a win (step S613). If the stopped normal symbol is not a hit (step S613: No), that is, if it is a loss, the process is terminated as it is. If the stopped normal symbol is a win (step S613: Yes), the auxiliary game flag is turned ON (step S614), and the process is terminated.

(Electric chew processing)
Next, an electric Chu (electric tulip) process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing electric Chu processing performed by the main control unit 201. This electric chew process is a process content included in the electric accessory process shown in step S404 of FIG. In FIG. 7, the CPU 211 determines whether or not an auxiliary game flag indicating that an auxiliary game for opening the electric tulip 107 is in progress is ON (step S701). The auxiliary game flag is a flag that is set in the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 6 (see step S614 in FIG. 6).

  If the auxiliary game flag is OFF (step S701: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the auxiliary game flag is ON (step S701: Yes), it is determined whether or not the electric tulip 107 is being opened (step S702). When the electric tulip 107 is being opened (step S702: Yes), the process proceeds to step S709. When the electric tulip 107 is not open (step S702: No), it is determined whether the electric tulip 107 is at rest (step S703).

  When the electric tulip 107 is at rest (step S703: Yes), the process proceeds to step S709. If the electric tulip 107 is not at rest (step S703: No), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag indicating ON is in the electric support game state (step S704). The time reduction flag is a flag set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the time reduction flag is OFF (step S704: No), the normal release pattern is set (step S705). The normal opening pattern is an opening pattern when the electric tulip 107 is opened in the normal gaming state, and is, for example, 0.1 seconds × 1 opening.

  Thereafter, the opening of the electric tulip 107 is started (step S706). In step S704, if the time reduction flag is ON (step S704: Yes), a time reduction release pattern is set (step S707). The opening pattern for time reduction is an opening pattern when opening the electric tulip 107 in the electric support game state, and is, for example, 0.4 seconds × 3 times opening.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the opening has been completed (step S708). If the opening has not been completed (step S708: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the release is finished (step S708: Yes), the auxiliary game flag is turned off (step S709), and the process is finished.

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 201. The start port SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S402 of FIG.

  In FIG. 8, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first start port SW221 of the first start port 105 is ON (step S801). When the first start port SW221 is OFF (step S801: No), the process proceeds to step S807. When the first start port SW221 is ON (step S801: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the first start port SW221 is smaller than “4”. (Step S802).

  When the count value U1 is “4” (step S802: No), the process proceeds to step S807. When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S802: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S803). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S804). The random number is a hit random number, a design random number, a reach random number, or the like. The hit random number is a random number for determining any one of big hit, small hit, and loss. For example, one hit random number is randomly obtained from 300 random numbers from “0” to “299”. .

  The design random number is a random number for determining the type of hit (per probability variation length, per normal length, per latent probability per short, per unit of perceived shortness, per per unit of short time). One design random number is randomly obtained from the random number. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed. For example, one reach random number is randomly acquired from 250 random numbers “0” to “249”.

  Each acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213. The RAM 213 has a storage area for four reserved balls by winning the first start port 105. In this storage area, information indicating that the winning is made to the first starting port 105, winning random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random number information, and the like are stored.

  Thereafter, a preliminary determination process is performed (step S805). In the pre-determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a winning using the winning random number acquired in step S804. In the prior determination process, in addition to the hit determination, symbol determination using a symbol random number or reach determination using a reach random number is performed. Thereafter, a special 1 reserved ball number increase command is set to indicate that the number of reserved balls has increased due to winning at the first starting port 105 (step S806).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 of the second start port 106 is ON (step S807). If the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S807: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port SW222 is ON (step S807: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the second start port SW222 is smaller than “4”. (Step S808).

  When the count value U2 is “4” (step S808: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S808: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S809). Each random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S810). The RAM 213 has a storage area for four reserved balls by winning the second starting port 106. In this storage area, information indicating that the winning is made to the second starting port 106, winning random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random number information, and the like are stored.

  Thereafter, a preliminary determination process is performed (step S811). In the pre-determination process, the winning random number acquired in step S810 is used to determine whether or not it is a win, symbol determination using a symbol random number, and reach determination using a reach random number. Thereafter, a special 2 reserved ball number increase command is set to indicate that the number of reserved balls has increased due to winning at the second starting port 106 (step S812).

(Special symbol processing)
Next, the special symbol process included in the symbol process shown in step S403 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing performed by the main control unit 201.

  In FIG. 9, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S901). The winning game flag is a flag that is set in the stop process shown in step S914. Specifically, the winning game flag is set to ON when the special symbol that is stopped is a big hit, or is stopped. There is a small hit flag that is set to ON when the special symbol is small hit.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S901: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the winning game flag is OFF (step S901: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S902). If the special symbol is changing (step S902: Yes), step S911 is determined. Migrate to If the special symbol is not fluctuating (step S902: No), is the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter indicating the number of special 2 reserved balls due to winning at the second start port 106 equal to or greater than "1"? It is determined whether or not (step S903).

  When the count value U2 is “1” or more (step S903: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the count value U2 (step S904), and the process proceeds to step S907. In step S903, if the count value U2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S903: No), that is, if “U2 = 0”, the first start as the number of special 1-holding balls by winning the first start port 105 It is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the mouth detection counter is “1” or more (step S905).

  When the count value U1 is “1” or more (step S905: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the count value U1 (step S906), and the process proceeds to step S907. In step S907, a hit determination process is performed (step S907). The winning determination process is a process for determining whether or not the winning random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting opening 105 or the second starting opening 106 matches a preset winning random number. .

  Note that, as shown in steps S903 to S906, the special 2 reserved ball due to winning at the second start port 106 is digested in preference to the special 1 reserved ball due to winning at the first start port 105. ing. Thereafter, variation pattern selection processing is performed (step S908). This variation pattern selection process is a process of selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol according to the determination result of the hit determination process, and details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, a special figure change start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S909). Furthermore, the special symbol change is started (step S910). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection process has elapsed (step S911). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S911: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S911: Yes), a special figure fluctuation stop command is set (step S912), and the special symbol fluctuation is stopped (step S913). Thereafter, the stop process is executed (step S914), and the process ends. The details of the stopping process will be described later with reference to FIG. 12. However, when the stopped special symbol indicates winning, the winning flag indicating that it is winning is set to ON, This is a process of turning off the time-short flag indicating the time-short game state in accordance with the number of remaining games.

  In step S905, if the count value U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S905: No), that is, if “U1 = 0”, whether or not the customer waiting flag indicating that the customer is waiting is ON. Determination is made (step S915). If the customer waiting flag is ON (step S915: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. When the customer waiting flag is OFF (step S915: No), a customer waiting command to be transmitted to the production control unit 202a is set (step S916). And a customer waiting flag is set to ON (step S917), and a process is complete | finished.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the variation pattern selection process shown in step S908 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern selection process performed by the main control unit 201.

  In FIG. 10, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is a winning including a big hit and a small winning as a result of the hit determining process (step S1001). If it is a win (step S1001: Yes), either a big hit variation pattern table or a small hit variation pattern table is set according to the hit type (step S1002). Details of the jackpot variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, a variation pattern random number determination process is performed using the set table (step S1003). As a result of the variation pattern random number determination process, the determined variation pattern is set (step S1004), and the process ends. In step S1001, if it is not a win (step S1001: No), a reach determination process for determining the presence or absence of reach is performed (step S1005).

  And it is determined whether it is reach (step S1006). When it is reach (step S1006: Yes), the reach variation pattern table is set (step S1007), and the process proceeds to step S1003. Details of the reach variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG. When it is not reach (step S1006: No), the variation pattern table for loss is set (step S1008), and the process proceeds to step S1003. The details of the loss variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Example of variation pattern table for jackpots)
Next, an example of the jackpot variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a jackpot variation pattern table. In FIG. 11A, the jackpot variation pattern table 1110 includes a plurality of variation patterns, a variation time required for each variation pattern, and a ratio at which each variation pattern is selected. The main command is for specifying the variation pattern on the production control unit 202a and is transmitted to the production control unit 202a.

  As a specific example, the rate at which the variation pattern “R1” with a variation time of 20 seconds is selected is 1/250. When this variation pattern “R1” is selected, the effect content selected on the effect control unit 202a side is the normal reach shown in the reach content in parentheses. Further, the rate at which the variation pattern “R5” with a variation time of 105 seconds is selected is 15/250. When this variation pattern “R5” is selected, the content of the effect is the pseudo continuous variation effect (denoted as “pseudo ream” in the figure) 3 times + rescue reach shown in parentheses. In the jackpot variation pattern table 1110, the longer the variation time, the higher the ratio. That is, in the case of the jackpot, the longer the variation time, the easier the selection.

(Example of reach variation pattern table)
Next, an example of the reach variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram of an example of a reach variation pattern table. In FIG. 11B, the reach variation pattern table 1120 includes a plurality of variation patterns, a variation time required for each variation pattern, and a ratio at which each variation pattern is selected. The main command is for specifying the variation pattern on the production control unit 202a side, and is transmitted to the production control unit 202a.

  The reach variation pattern table 1120 stores variation patterns in the same manner as the variation patterns stored in the jackpot variation pattern table 1110 shown in FIG. In the reach variation pattern table 1120, the longer the variation time, the lower the ratio, that is, the longer the variation time, the less likely it is to be selected. By using the jackpot variation pattern table 1110 and the reach variation pattern table 1120 shown in FIG. 11A, the longer the variation pattern variation time, the higher the expectation for the jackpot, and the variation pattern variation time. The shorter it is, the lower the expectation for jackpots.

(Example of variation pattern table for loss)
Next, an example of the variation pattern table for loss will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11C is an explanatory diagram of an example of the variation pattern table for loss. In FIG. 11C, the loss variation pattern table 1130 includes a plurality of variation patterns, the number of reserved balls, the variation time required for each variation pattern, and the ratio at which each variation pattern is selected. The number of held balls indicates the number of held balls stored at the start of fluctuation.

  As a specific example, when the number of reserved balls is “1” or “2”, a variation pattern of 12 seconds is selected. Further, when the number of reserved balls is “3”, a variation pattern of 8 seconds is selected. Furthermore, when the number of reserved balls is “4”, a variation pattern of 3 seconds is selected. Thus, when the number of reserved balls is large, a quick game is enabled by shortening the variation time.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, the stop process shown in step S914 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the stop process performed by the main control unit 201. In FIG. 12, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that it is in the electric support game state is ON (step S <b> 1201). The time reduction flag is a flag that is set in a game state setting process that will be described later with reference to FIG. When the time reduction flag is not ON (step S1201: No), the process proceeds to step S1205.

  When the time-short flag is ON (step S1201: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the time-short game remaining number J is set as a new time-short game remaining number J (step S1202). The short-time game remaining number J indicates the remaining number of games in the electric support game state, and is a numerical value set to, for example, 74 times after winning the probability variation length or after hitting the short-term probability. The short-time game remaining count J is set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S1203).

  When the time-shortage game remaining number J is “0” (step S1203: Yes), the time-shortage flag is turned OFF (step S1204). When the time-saving game remaining number J is not “0” (step S1203: No), the process proceeds to step S1205. In step S1205, it is determined whether or not a high probability flag indicating a high probability gaming state is ON (step S1205).

  When the high probability flag is OFF in step S1205 (step S1205: No), the process proceeds to step S1209. When the high probability flag is ON (step S1205: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the high probability remaining game count X is set as a new high probability game remaining count X (step S1206).

  Specifically, the high-probability game remaining number X indicates the remaining number of games in the probability variation gaming state or the latent probability gaming state. A numeric value set to. The high probability remaining game count X is set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the high probability game residual count X is “0” (step S1207). If the high probability game residual count X is “0” (step S1207: Yes), the high probability flag is turned OFF. (Step S1208). When the high probability game remaining number X is not “0” (step S1207: No), the process proceeds to step S1209.

  In step S1209, it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit, and if it is not a big hit (step S1209: No), it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit (step S1210). If the stopped special symbol is not a small hit (step S1210: No), the process is terminated.

  When the stopped special symbol is a small hit (step S1210: Yes), the small hit game flag is turned ON (step S1211), and a winning opening is started (step S1212). Thereafter, an opening command is set (step S1213), and the process ends.

  In step S1209, if the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S1209: Yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 109 in one round is a long hit (step S1214). When it is a long hit (step S1214: Yes), the long hit game flag is turned ON (step S1215), and the process proceeds to step S1217.

  When it is not long hit (step S1214: No), the short hit game flag is turned ON (step S1216), and the process proceeds to step S1217. In step S1217, the short time remaining game count J or the high probability remaining game count X is set to “0” (step S1217). Thereafter, the time reduction flag or the high probability flag is turned OFF (step S1218), and the process proceeds to step S1212.

  Note that the gaming state (probability changing gaming state, short-time gaming state, latent probability gaming state, normal gaming state) is represented by each flag in the above-described processing. Specifically, when both the short time flag and the high probability flag are ON, the probability variation gaming state is set, and when the short time flag is ON and the high probability flag is OFF, the short time game It is in a state. Further, when the time reduction flag is OFF and the high probability flag is ON, the latent probable gaming state is set. When both the hourly flag and the high probability flag are OFF, the game state is normal.

(Large winnings processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the big prize opening process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening process performed by the main control unit 201. This special winning opening process is one process included in the electric accessory process shown in step S404 of FIG.

  In FIG. 13, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S1301). The hit game flag is a long hit game flag, a short hit game flag, or a small hit game flag set in the stop process shown in FIG.

  In step S1301, when the winning game flag is OFF (step S1301: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the winning game flag is ON (step S1301: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game is being opened (step S1302). The opening refers to a predetermined time before the special winning opening 109 is opened.

  If it is during opening (step S1302: Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined opening time has passed (step S1303). If the opening time has not elapsed (step S1303: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening time has elapsed (step S1303: Yes), the round number / operation pattern setting process is executed (step S1304). In the round number / operation pattern setting process, the number of rounds corresponding to the winning game flag and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 109 are set. For example, in the case of a big hit, the number of rounds is set to 15 rounds. Further, in the case of long hits, an operation pattern of 30 seconds per round is set, and in the case of short hits, an operation pattern of 0.1 seconds per round is set. In the case of small hits, the number of rounds is set to one round, and an operation pattern is set in which one round is 0.1 seconds × 15 times.

  In step S1304, after the number of rounds / operation pattern setting process is executed, the winning count value C to the big winning opening 109 in each round is set to “0” (step S1305). Then, a value obtained by adding “1” to the round number R is set as a new round number R (step S1306). Thereafter, a round start command is set to cause the production control unit 202a to produce an effect to start the round (step S1307). Further, the special winning opening solenoid 232 is controlled to start the operation of the special winning opening 109 (step S1308).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the operation time or the operation pattern has ended (step S1309). The end of the operation time means that a predetermined time (30 seconds or 0.1 second) has elapsed since the operation of the special winning opening 109 was started. Further, the end of the operation pattern means that the operation pattern of 0.1 seconds × 15 times at the small hitting time ends.

  When the operation time or the operation pattern has not ended (step S1309: No), it is determined whether or not the winning count value C of the game ball to the big winning opening 109 is a prescribed number (for example, “10”) (step). S1310). When the winning count value C is a specified number (step S1310: Yes), the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended (step S1311). When the winning count value C is not the prescribed number (step S1310: No), the processing is ended as it is.

  In step S1309, when the operation time or the operation pattern is completed (step S1309: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1311, and the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended. In other words, in the case of a big win, the big winning opening 109 ends the operation when either one of the elapsed operating time or a predetermined number of winnings is satisfied.

  It should be noted that the operating time is set to 0.1 seconds for a short hit such as a small hit or a latent short hit, so that the game ball rarely wins the big winning opening 109 during this time. That is, there are almost no prize balls at the time of a small hit or short hit.

  After the operation of the special winning opening 109 is finished in step S1311, it is determined whether or not the final round has been reached (step S1312). For example, if the round number R set in the round number setting process in step S1304 is 15, the final round is obtained when “round number R = 15”. Further, if the round number R set in the round number setting process is 1 round as in the case of small hitting, the final round is obtained when “round number R = 1”.

  If it is not the final round in step S1312, the process ends. When it is the final round (step S1312: Yes), an ending command is set (step S1313). Ending refers to a predetermined production time after the end of the operation of the special winning opening 109. The ending command is a command for causing the production control unit 202a to perform an ending production.

  After setting the ending command in step S1313, the ending is started (step S1314). Then, the round number R is set to “0” (step S1315), and it is determined whether the ending time has elapsed (step S1316). If the ending time has elapsed (step S1316: Yes), the game state setting process is executed (step S1317). The game state setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the winning game flag is turned off (step S1318), and the process is terminated. If the ending time has not elapsed (step S1316: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, in step S1302, if the opening is not being performed (step S1302: No), it is determined whether or not the ending is being performed (step S1319). If it is ending (step S1319: YES), the process proceeds to step S1316. If it is not ending (step S1319: No), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 109 is in operation (step S1320). When the special winning opening 109 is not in operation (step S1320: No), the process proceeds to step S1305. When the big prize opening 109 is operating (step S1320: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1309.

(Game state setting process)
Next, the game state setting process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process performed by the main control unit 201. The game state setting process is the process shown in step S1317 of FIG. In FIG. 14, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is a small hit (step S1401). If it is a small hit (step S1401: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

  If it is not a small hit (step S1401: No), it is determined whether or not the latent probability is a short hit (step S1402). If it is a short-latency hit (step S1402: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1405. If it is not the chance of winning the short time (step S1402: No), the short time flag is turned on (step S1403), and the short time game remaining number J is set to “74” (step S1404).

  Then, the high probability flag is turned ON (step S1405), the high probability remaining game count X is set to “74” (step S1406), and the process ends. Note that the number of times set for the short-time game remaining number J and the high-probability game remaining number X is not limited to the above number, and can be set to an arbitrary number set in advance.

(Production timer interrupt processing performed by the Production Management Department)
Next, the effect timer interruption process performed by the effect control unit 202a of the effect control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an effect timer interrupt process performed by the effect control unit 202a. This effect timer interruption process is a process in which the effect supervising unit 202a performs an interruption operation to the main effect control process performed by the effect supervising unit 202a every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during activation.

  In FIG. 15, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes a command reception process performed when a command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1501). The command reception process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 16-1 and 16-2. Thereafter, a command transmission process for transmitting a command to the image / audio control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c is executed (step S1502), and the process ends.

(Command reception processing)
Next, details of the command reception process performed by the effect supervising unit 202a shown in step S1501 of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16-1 and 16-2. FIGS. 16A and 16B are flowcharts illustrating command reception processing performed by the production supervision unit 202a. In FIGS. 16A and 16B, the CPU 241 of the effect supervision unit 202a determines whether or not a normal map change start command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1601). The common figure change start command is a command set in the normal symbol processing of the main control unit 201 (see step S608 in FIG. 6).

  When the usual figure change start command is not received (step S1601: No), the process proceeds to step S1604. When the usual figure change start command is received (step S1601: Yes), it is determined whether or not the mode flag indicating the effect mode being executed is “2” indicating the probability change mode (step S1602). The probability change mode is an electric support game state to which an electric chew support function is added. Details of the mode flag will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the mode flag is not “2” (step S1602: No), that is, when the mode flag is a non-electric support game state such as “0” indicating the normal mode or “1” indicating the latent mode, the process proceeds to step S1607. To do. When the mode flag is “2” (step S1602: Yes), a command to start flashing lamp corresponding to normal map is set to flash the lamp corresponding to the normal map 152a included in the effect compatible lamp 152 in accordance with the variation of the normal symbol. (Step S1603).

  Then, it is determined whether or not a general fluctuation stop command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1604). The common symbol change stop command is a command set in the normal symbol processing of the main control unit 201 (see step S611 in FIG. 6). If a universal change stop command is not received (step S1604: NO), the process proceeds to step S1607. When the usual change stop command is received (step S1604: YES), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “2” indicating the probability change mode (step S1605).

  When the mode flag is not “2” (step S1605: No), that is, when the non-electric support game state is set, the process proceeds to step S1607. If the mode flag is “2” (step S1605: Yes), that is, if it is in the electric support game state, the flashing of the normal figure corresponding lamp 152a blinking in accordance with the fluctuation of the normal symbol is terminated. A command-compatible lamp blinking end command is set (step S1606).

  Then, it is determined whether or not a reserve ball number increase command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1607). The reserve ball number increase command is a command set in the start port SW process of the main control unit 201 (see step S806 and step S812 in FIG. 8). When the reserve ball number increase command is not received (step S1607: No), the process proceeds to step S1610. When the reserve ball number increase command is received (step S1607: YES), the reserve ball number addition process for adding the reserve ball number is executed (step S1608).

  Then, a reserved ball number command indicating that the number of reserved balls has increased is set in the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c (step S1609). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a special figure variation start command indicating the start of variation of the special symbol has been received (step S1610). The special figure variation start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 201 (see step S909 in FIG. 9).

  When the special figure change start command is not received (step S1610: No), the process proceeds to step S1612. When the special figure change start command is received (step S1610: Yes), the effect selection process is executed (step S1611). The effect selection process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 17, but information on the variation time of a special symbol obtained by analyzing the variation start command is used and has the same reproduction time as this variation time. This is done by selecting a production.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a special figure fluctuation stop command for stopping the identification symbol has been received (step S1612). The special symbol fluctuation stop command is a command indicating a special symbol fluctuation stop, and is a command set in the special symbol processing of the main control unit 201 (see step S912 in FIG. 9).

  When the special figure fluctuation stop command is not received (step S1612: No), the process proceeds to step S1614. When the special figure change stop command is received (step S1612: Yes), the change effect end process is executed (step S1613), and the process ends. The variation effect end process is a process of ending the effect mode according to the gaming state according to the number of changes, and details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, it is determined whether or not an opening command indicating the start of jackpot is received (step S1614). The opening command is a command set in the stop process of the main control unit 201 (see step S1213 in FIG. 12). When the opening command is not received (step S1614: No), the process proceeds to step S1616. When the opening command is received (step S1614: Yes), a winning effect selection process for selecting the contents of the winning effect is executed (step S1615). Details of the winning effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, it is determined whether or not an ending command indicating the end of jackpot is received (step S1616). The ending command is a command set in the big prize opening process of the main control unit 201 (see step S1313 in FIG. 13). When the ending command is not received (step S1616: No), the process proceeds to step S1618.

  When an ending command is received (step S1616: Yes), an ending effect selection process for selecting an effect for ending is performed (step S1617). And a customer waiting command reception process is performed (step S1618), and a process is complete | finished. Details of the customer waiting command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Direction selection process)
Next, details of the effect selection process shown in step S1611 of FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an effect selection process performed by the effect control unit 202a. In FIG. 17, the CPU 241 of the production supervision unit 202a analyzes the special figure change start command (step S1701). In step S1701, specifically, the game state of the main control unit 201, whether it is a win or not, and whether or not it is reached are analyzed.

  Then, the reserved ball number subtraction process for subtracting the reserved ball number is executed (step S1702). Thereafter, a variation effect pattern selection process for selecting an identification symbol and selecting a variation effect pattern corresponding to each mode is executed (step S1703). In the variation effect pattern selection process, a variation effect pattern selection table is used, which will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, a variation effect start command for starting the variation effect is set in the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c (step S1704), and the process ends.

(Example of variation production pattern selection table)
Next, an example of the variation effect pattern selection table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the variation effect pattern selection table. In FIG. 18, the variable effect pattern selection table 1800 associates a command with an effect pattern for each loss or jackpot. The main command is transmitted from the main control unit 201. In each main command, “HC” indicates a command at the time of loss, “SC” indicates a command at the time of loss reach, and “RC” indicates a command at the time of jackpot (FIGS. 11-1 to 11-3). reference). The effect command is a command transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c.

  As a specific example, when the main command of “HC1” is received from the main control unit 201, an effect pattern of “12 seconds normal loss” is selected, and “h1” is transmitted as an effect command. In addition, when the main command “SC5” is received from the main control unit 201, an effect pattern of “pseudo continuous variation effect (described as“ pseudo ream ”in the figure) 3 times + rescue reach” ending with loss is selected, “S5” is transmitted as an effect command. When the main command of “RC5” is received from the main control unit 201, an effect pattern of “pseudo continuous variation effect (indicated as“ pseudo ream ”in the figure) 3 times + rescue reach” is selected. “R5” is transmitted as an effect command.

  In the variation effect pattern selection table 1800, one effect pattern is associated with one main command from the main control unit 201. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one main command. In association with each other, one effect pattern may be selected from a plurality of effect patterns by lottery.

(Processing during changing production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 19A, details of the changing effect end process shown in step S <b> 1613 of FIG. 16B will be described. FIG. 19A is a flowchart showing the process during the end of the changing effect performed by the effect supervising unit 202a. In FIG. 19A, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a analyzes the special figure fluctuation stop command (step S1901). Then, the mode flag is referred to (step S1902). Further, it is determined whether or not it is a win (step S1903).

  If not successful (step S1903: No), it is determined whether or not the current mode flag is “0” indicating the normal mode (step S1904). When the mode flag is “0” (step S1904: YES), the process proceeds to step S1908. When the mode flag is not “0” (step S1904: No), the mode effect remaining number M minus “1” is set as a new mode effect remaining number M (step S1905). Then, it is determined whether or not the mode effect remaining count M is “0” (step S1906).

  When the mode effect remaining number M is not “0” (step S1906: No), the process proceeds to step S1908. If the mode effect remaining count M is “0” (step S1906: Yes), the mode flag is set to “0” indicating the normal mode (step S1907). Then, a variation effect end command is set (step S1908), and the process ends.

  In step S1903, when it is a win (step S1903: Yes), a mode for changing the current mode flag to a mode flag corresponding to the jackpot type using a mode flag reference table described later with reference to FIG. A flag change process is performed (step S1909), and the process proceeds to step S1908.

(Mode flag reference table)
Next, a mode flag reference table used in the mode flag change process shown in step S1909 of FIG. 19A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a mode flag reference table. 19-2, the mode flag reference table 1920 includes a special symbol 1921, a mode 1922, and a mode flag 1923.

  The special symbol 1921 indicates the content that the stopped special symbol indicates. A mode 1922 indicates an effect mode. The mode flag 1923 is a flag set for each mode. Explaining with a specific example, in the special symbol 1921, “-” indicates a lost symbol. In the case of this lost symbol, the mode 1922 is the normal mode. The mode flag 1923 is set to “0”. In addition, even if the loss symbol is stopped during execution of the probability change mode or the latent mode, the mode effect being executed is continuously performed until the set upper limit fluctuation count is reached.

  If the special symbol 1921 is a “latency probability short symbol” or “small hit symbol”, the mode 1922 is set to the latent mode and the mode flag 1923 is set to “1”. In the case of “symbol per probability variation length” or “symbol per probability variation” among the special symbols 1921, the mode 1922 is in the probability variation mode and the mode flag 1923 is set to “2”.

(Winning effect selection process)
Next, details of the winning effect selection process shown in step S1615 of FIG. 16-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a hit effect selection process performed by the effect control unit 202a. In FIG. 20, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a analyzes the opening command (step S2001).

  Using the analysis result of the opening command, a winning effect pattern selection process for selecting a winning effect pattern corresponding to the winning is executed (step S2002). Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect is set in the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c (step S2003), and the process ends.

(Waiting for waiting command reception process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the details of the customer waiting command reception process shown in step S1618 of FIG. 16-2 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a customer waiting command reception process performed by the production control unit 202a. In FIG. 21, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a customer waiting command has been received (step S2101). When the customer waiting command is received (step S2101: Yes), measurement of time after receiving the customer waiting command is started (step S2102).

  Then, a measurement flag indicating that the time since reception of the customer waiting command is being measured is set to ON (step S2103), and the process proceeds to step S2105. If no customer waiting command is received in step S2101 (step S2101: No), it is determined whether or not the measurement flag is ON (step S2104). If the measurement flag is OFF (step S2104: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the measurement flag is ON (step S2104: Yes), it is determined whether or not the time is up (step S2105). Time-up means that a predetermined measurement time such as 60 seconds elapses. When the time is not up (step S2105: No), the processing is terminated as it is. When the time is up (step S2105: Yes), the measurement flag is turned off (step S2106). Then, a customer waiting effect command for starting the customer waiting effect is set in the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c (step S2107), and the process ends.

(Production command reception processing performed by the lamp controller)
Next, an effect command reception process performed by the lamp control unit 202c will be described with reference to FIGS. 22-1 and 22-2. FIGS. 22-1 and 22-2 are flowcharts illustrating the effect command reception process performed by the lamp control unit 202c. In FIGS. 22-1 and 22-2, the CPU 261 of the lamp control unit 202c determines whether or not a universal-designated lamp blinking start command has been received (step S2201).

  The command-indicating lamp blinking start command is a command set in the command reception process of the effect supervising unit 202a. Specifically, in the effect mode (probability change mode in the present embodiment) in the electric support game state, This command is set when the normal symbol starts to change (see step S1603 in FIG. 16A).

  When the command-related lamp blinking start command is not received (step S2201: No), the process proceeds to step S2203. When the command-related lamp blinking start command is received (step S2201: Yes), the diagram-compatible lamp 152a included in the effect corresponding lamp 152 starts blinking (step S2202). Then, it is determined whether or not an ordinary-use lamp blinking end command has been received (step S2203).

  The command-specific lamp blinking end command is a command set in the command reception process of the production control unit 202a. Specifically, in the production mode (the probability variation mode in the present embodiment) in the electric support game state, This command is set when the normal symbol stops changing (see step S1606 in FIG. 16A).

  When the command-related lamp blinking end command is not received (step S2203: No), the process proceeds to step S2205. When the command-compatible lamp blinking end command is received (step S2203: Yes), the flashing of the map-compatible lamp 152a is terminated (step S2204). Then, it is determined whether or not a variation production start command has been received (step S2205). The variation production start command is a command set in the production selection process of the production supervision unit 202a (see step S1704 in FIG. 17).

  When the change effect start command is not received (step S2205: No), the process proceeds to step S2210. When the change effect start command is received (step S2205: Yes), the change effect start command is analyzed (step S2206). Then, as a determination as to whether or not it is in the electric support game state, it is determined whether or not the probability variation mode is being performed (step S2207). If it is in the probability variation mode (step S2207: YES), the process proceeds to step S2210.

  When not in the probability changing mode (step S2207: No), the symbol corresponding lamp 151 starts blinking (step S2208). Furthermore, using the analysis of the change effect start command, effect corresponding lamp lighting data for lighting the effect corresponding lamp 152 is set (step S2209). The effect-compatible lamp lighting data is data in which lighting formats such as a blinking speed, a lighting color, and a flashing time are predetermined for each effect, and details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, it is determined whether or not a variation production end command has been received (step S2210). The change effect end command is a command set in the change effect end process of the effect control unit 202a (see step S1908 in FIG. 19A).

  When the variation effect end command is not received (step S2210: No), the process proceeds to step S2212. When the change effect end command is received (step S2210: Yes), the blinking of the symbol corresponding lamp 151 is ended (step S2211). Then, it is determined whether an opening effect start command has been received (step S2212). The opening effect start command is a command set in the hit effect selection process of the effect control unit 202a (see step S2003 in FIG. 20).

  When the opening effect start command is not received (step S2212: No), the process proceeds to step S2214. When the opening effect start command is received (step S2212: Yes), the hit lighting data for lighting the same hit effect on the effect corresponding lamp 152 including the symbol corresponding lamp 151 and the universal corresponding lamp 152a. Is set (step S2213). Then, it is determined whether or not a customer waiting effect command has been received (step S2214). The customer waiting effect command is a command set in the customer waiting command reception process of the effect supervising unit 202a (see step S2107 in FIG. 21).

  When the customer waiting effect command is not received (step S2214: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the customer waiting effect command is received (step S2214: Yes), the customer waiting effect is turned on for lighting the same customer waiting effect on the effect corresponding lamp 152 including the symbol corresponding lamp 151 and the universal corresponding lamp 152a. Lighting data is set (step S2215), and the process ends.

  In this flow chart, even when the universal symbol corresponding lamp 152a is blinking corresponding to the normal symbol, when the customer waiting effect command is received, the symbol correspondence lamp 151 and the universal symbol corresponding lamp 152a are included. The lamp 152 is lit for the same customer waiting effect, but is not limited thereto.

  Specifically, even when a customer waiting effect command is received while the universal symbol corresponding lamp 152a is blinking corresponding to a normal symbol, until the fluctuation of the normal symbol is completed, You may make it wait for lighting of. More specifically, when the universal symbol corresponding lamp 152a is blinking corresponding to the normal symbol, a flag indicating this blinking is set, and the flag is ON when the customer waiting effect command is received. In such a case, it is only necessary not to turn on the lighting for the customer waiting effect.

(Example of frame lamp data table)
Next, an example of the frame lamp data table stored in the lamp control unit 202c will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a frame lamp data table. In FIG. 23, the frame lamp data table 2300 associates effect commands (effect patterns), symbol-corresponding lamp blinking data, and effect-corresponding lamp lighting data. The effect command is transmitted from the effect control unit 202a. In the production command, “h” indicates a command at the time of loss, “s” indicates a command at the time of loss reach, and “r” indicates a command at the time of jackpot (see FIG. 18).

  For the symbol-corresponding lamp blinking data, “d1” is selected regardless of the effect command. The effect corresponding lamp lighting data is stored in correspondence with the effect command. To give a specific example, when an effect command “h1” is received from the effect control unit 202a, an effect of “12 seconds normal loss” is generated, the symbol corresponding lamp blinking data “d1” is selected, and the effect corresponding lamp is turned on. Data “t1” is selected.

  When an “s5” or “r5” production command is received from the production control unit 202a, the production is “pseudo continuous variation production (indicated as“ pseudo ream ”in the figure) 3 times + rescue reach”. “D1” and effect corresponding lamp lighting data “t8” are selected. Also, when the production command “k1” is received from the production control unit 202a, it is a big hit, and the lighting production data “e1” for performing the same lighting control on the symbol corresponding lamp 151 and the production corresponding lamp 152 is selected. Thus, the lighting for the big hit effect using the effect corresponding lamp 152 including the symbol corresponding lamp 151 and the universal symbol corresponding lamp 152a is performed.

  When the production command “k2” is received from the production supervision section 202a, it becomes the customer waiting production, and the lighting production data “e2” for performing the same lighting control on the symbol corresponding lamp 151 and the production corresponding lamp 152 is selected. The lighting for the customer waiting effect using the effect corresponding lamp 152 including the symbol corresponding lamp 151 and the universal corresponding lamp 152a is performed.

  Although not shown, flashing data d2 of the universal correspondence lamp 152a included in the effect corresponding lamp 152 is also stored in the lamp control unit 202c. The blinking data d2 of the universal corresponding lamp 152a does not correspond to the effect command, but is data for blinking the universal compatible lamp 152a at regular intervals, and is equivalent to the symbol corresponding lamp blinking data d1.

(Timing chart of identification symbol, symbol-compatible lamp, and effect-compatible lamp in normal mode)
Next, an example of a timing chart of the identification symbol, the symbol corresponding lamp 151, and the effect corresponding lamp 152 in the normal mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a timing chart of the identification symbol, the symbol corresponding lamp 151 and the effect corresponding lamp 152 in the normal mode. A timing chart 2400 shown in FIG. 24 is an example in which a “big pseudo variation effect (denoted as“ pseudo ream ”” in the drawing) 3 times + rescue reach ”is performed in the normal mode to reach a big hit.

  In the timing chart 2400, the identification symbol 2401 performs the normal fluctuation that is a pseudo continuous fluctuation effect three times. In the pseudo continuous variation effect, the identification symbol 2401 is temporarily stopped three times. The temporary stop is, for example, a state in which the identification symbol 2401 appears to have stopped by delaying the fluctuation time without causing normal fluctuations such as scrolling and rotation, and is actually in a state of shaking. Two temporary stops are completed, for example, among the three identification symbols 2401 (the first identification symbol to the third identification symbol), the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol are the same or related and stopped at the identification symbol 2401 When it reaches the tempered state, it will develop into reach fluctuation.

  In the reach variation, only the third identification symbol is varied. When the reach variation ends, that is, when the third identification symbol is finally stopped at an identification symbol 2401 that is the same as or related to the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol, the jackpot shifts. During the jackpot, the identification symbol 2401 is not displayed, for example.

  The symbol corresponding lamp 151 blinks in response to the variation of the identification symbol 2401. Specifically, the symbol corresponding lamp 151 uses the symbol corresponding lamp blinking data d1 (see FIG. 23) to perform constant blinking until the big hit. When the identification symbol 2401 is fully stopped, the symbol corresponding lamp 151 stops blinking and is turned on. When the jackpot shifts, the symbol corresponding lamp 151 uses the jackpot lighting effect data “e1” and performs the lighting effect corresponding to the jackpot, not the blinking corresponding to the identification symbol 2401.

  The effect corresponding lamp 152 is lit corresponding to the effect display excluding the identification symbol 2401. Specifically, the effect corresponding lamp 152 performs the variable lighting effect using the effect corresponding lamp lighting data “t8” during the variable effect until the big hit. The effect corresponding lamp lighting data “t8” is, for example, data that is extinguished when the identification symbol 2401 is temporarily stopped. When the jackpot is transferred, the effect corresponding lamp 152 performs the same lighting effect corresponding to the jackpot as the symbol corresponding lamp 151 using the lighting effect data “e1” for the jackpot.

(Timing chart of identification symbol, symbol-compatible lamp, performance-compatible lamp, universal symbol-compatible lamp, and normal symbol in probability variation mode)
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, an example of the timing chart of the identification symbol, the symbol corresponding lamp 151, the effect corresponding lamp 152, the universal symbol corresponding lamp 152a, and the normal symbol in the probability variation mode will be described. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a timing chart of the identification symbol, the symbol corresponding lamp 151, the effect corresponding lamp 152, the universal symbol corresponding lamp 152a, and the normal symbol in the probability variation mode. A timing chart 2500 shown in FIG. 25 is an example of a case where “probable continuous variation effect (described as“ pseudo ream ”” in the figure) 3 times + rescue reach ”is performed in the probability variation mode, and the jackpot is reached.

  In the timing chart 2500, the identification symbol 2401 shifts to a big hit when the normal variation which is a pseudo continuous variation effect is performed three times, the reach variation is finished, and the third identification symbol is stopped. During the jackpot, the identification symbol 2401 is not displayed, for example.

  The effect corresponding lamp 152 is lit corresponding to the effect display excluding the identification symbol 2401. Specifically, the effect corresponding lamp 152 performs the variable lighting effect using the effect corresponding lamp lighting data “t8” during the variable effect until the big hit. When the jackpot is transferred, the effect corresponding lamp 152 performs the same lighting effect corresponding to the jackpot as the symbol corresponding lamp 151 using the lighting effect data “e1” for the jackpot.

  The symbol corresponding lamp 151 blinks in response to the variation of the identification symbol 2401. Specifically, the symbol corresponding lamp 151 uses the symbol corresponding lamp blinking data d1 (see FIG. 23) to perform constant blinking until the big hit. When the identification symbol 2401 is fully stopped, the symbol corresponding lamp 151 stops blinking and is turned on. When the jackpot is transferred, the symbol corresponding lamp 151 performs the same lighting effect corresponding to the jackpot as the symbol corresponding lamp 151 by using the lighting effect data “e1” for the jackpot.

  The normal symbol 2501 indicates the fluctuation and stop of the normal symbol. In the probability variation mode, short fluctuation with short fluctuation time is performed. When shifting to the normal mode or jackpot, long fluctuation with a long fluctuation time is performed.

  The universal symbol corresponding lamp 152a included in the effect corresponding lamp 152 blinks corresponding to the fluctuation of the normal symbol 2501 during the probability variation mode. Specifically, the universal symbol corresponding lamp 152a uses the blinking data d2 equivalent to the symbol corresponding lamp blinking data d1 (see FIG. 23) while the normal symbol 2501 is changing in the probability variation mode. To do. When the normal symbol 2501 stops, the universal symbol corresponding lamp 152a stops blinking and maintains the lighting state. When the jackpot shifts, the universal figure corresponding lamp 152a uses the jackpot lighting effect data “e1” and performs the lighting effect corresponding to the jackpot instead of blinking corresponding to the normal symbol 2501.

  In the timing charts 2400 and 2500 described above, the case of reaching the jackpot effect has been described, but the same applies to the case of reaching the customer waiting effect. In other words, the design corresponding lamp 151 and the effect corresponding lamp 152 are separately controlled to light up until a predetermined time has elapsed after the identification symbol 2401 has stopped fluctuating. The same lighting control is performed on the lamp 151 and the effect-compatible lamp 152.

  In the present embodiment, during the probability variation mode, the universal symbol corresponding lamp 152a corresponding to the normal symbol variation display is blinked. The lamp 152a may not be blinked. In other words, the general-purpose lamp 152a may not be provided.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the symbol corresponding lamp 151 and the effect corresponding lamp 152 are provided in the frame lamp 150 to which the game board 101 is attached, and the symbol corresponding lamp 151 is made to correspond to the variation of the identification symbol. On the other hand, the lighting is controlled in correspondence with the variable display excluding the identification symbol for the effect corresponding lamp 152. Therefore, it is easy for the player to know whether the identification symbol is changing or stopped, regardless of the effect that is executed, such as a pseudo continuous variation effect or a specific reach effect that reduces the display area of the identification symbol. Can be made. In addition, since the frame lamp 150 (the symbol corresponding lamp 151 and the effect corresponding lamp 152) is arranged at a position away from the image display unit 104, which is the center of the effect, it is possible to prevent the effect from being reduced.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the symbol corresponding lamp 151 blinks while the identification symbol is changing, while the symbol corresponding lamp 151 is lit while the identification symbol is stopped, so whether the identification symbol is changing or not. It is possible to make it easier for players to understand what is inside.

  Further, in the present embodiment, for the symbol corresponding lamp 151, the symbol corresponding lamp 151 is continuously blinked during the pseudo continuous variation effect, and when the pseudo continuous variation effect is completed, the blinking is ended, and the effect correspondence lamp For 152, lighting is controlled in correspondence with the effect display in the pseudo continuous variation effect. Therefore, even when the identification symbol is temporarily stopped in the pseudo continuous variation effect, it can be suggested that the identification symbol is changing. Thus, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand whether the identification symbol is truly changing or stopped in the pseudo continuous variation effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the symbol corresponding lamp 151 may be blinked in correspondence with the variation rate of the identification symbol. With such a configuration, the production effect can be improved and the identification symbol varies. It is possible to make it easier for the player to understand whether the game is in progress or is stopped.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, since the symbol corresponding lamp 151 and the effect corresponding lamp 152 are provided in the frame lamp 150, the same frame member 115 is used even when a model change such as replacement of a new stand is performed. If it is a model which uses, the control mentioned above with respect to the symbol corresponding | compatible lamp 151 and the effect corresponding | compatible lamp 152 can be performed according to each model. Therefore, even if the model is exchanged, it is possible to make it easier for the player to know whether the identification symbol is changing or stopped depending on each model.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko game machine 101 Game board 104 Image display part 115 Frame member 150 Frame lamp 151 Symbol corresponding lamp (former lamp)
152 Production lamp (Oto lamp)
201 Main control unit (main control means)
211 CPU
212 ROM
213 RAM
202 Production control unit (production control means)
202a Production control unit 202b Image / sound control unit (image control means)
202c Lamp control unit 241 CPU
242 ROM
243 RAM
261 CPU
262 ROM
263 RAM
301 Fluctuation display section 302 Effect display section 303 First lighting control section (first lighting control means)
304 2nd lighting control part (2nd lighting control means)

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area where game balls flow down;
A variation display unit provided on the game board, in which an identification symbol representing a hit determination result indicating whether or not to be in an advantageous state for the player is variably displayed;
An effect display unit that performs a predetermined effect display in response to the variation of the identification symbol variably displayed on the variation display unit,
A frame member to which the game board is attached;
A frame lamp provided on the frame member;
Effect control means for controlling the identification symbol of the variable display unit, the effect display of the effect display unit and the lighting of the frame lamp,
With
The frame lamp is
A lamp arranged in a predetermined area (hereinafter referred to as “Extra Lamp”);
Among the frame lamps, including a lamp (hereinafter referred to as “B lamp”) disposed in an area excluding the upper lamp,
The production control means includes
First lighting control means for controlling lighting of the instep lamp in correspondence with the variation display of the identification symbol displayed on the variation display section;
A pachinko gaming machine, comprising: a second lighting control unit that controls lighting of the second lamp in correspondence with an effect display displayed on the effect display unit.   The first lighting control means blinks the instep lamp during the fluctuation of the identification symbol displayed on the fluctuation display unit, while lighting the upper lamp while the identification symbol displayed on the fluctuation display unit is stopped or The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the pachinko gaming machine is turned off. The effect control means performs a change effect using a pseudo continuous change effect that represents the determination result of the hit determination as a change display of the identification symbol a plurality of times.
The first lighting control means continuously flashes the upper lamp during the pseudo continuous variation effect, and turns on or turns off the upper lamp when the pseudo continuous variation effect is completed,
3. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the second lighting control means controls lighting of the second lamp in correspondence with the predetermined effect display in the pseudo continuous variation effect.

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